37th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140250657 | INSTALLING COMPONENTS IN HOUSINGS - In a first embodiment, a housing that includes at least one aperture and a cavity. At least one component may be attached to at least one attachment structure and inserted into the cavity. A force may be exerted on the component that is sufficient to detach the component from the attachment structure and move the component at least partially into the aperture. In a second embodiment, a housing may be provided that includes at least one aperture and a cavity. At least one component may be attached to at least one attachment structure. and inserted into the cavity. At least one expandable member may also be inserted into the cavity and expanded to move the component at least partially into the aperture. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250658 | VACUUM CHAMBERS AND COMPONENTS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE PROCESSING AND METHODS OF FABRICATION - Embodiments of methods for fabricating a vacuum chamber for semiconductor substrate processing are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for fabricating a vacuum chamber for semiconductor substrate processing may include: providing one or more plates of material that together form a desired shape of a body of the vacuum chamber; performing a friction stir weld on outer surfaces of adjacent ends of the one or more plates to form the body of the vacuum chamber; and coupling at least one of a top or bottom to a respective top or bottom of the body to form the vacuum chamber. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250659 | ARTICLE ASSEMBLY METHOD EMPLOYING ROTARY ARTICLE PICK AND PLACE - An article assembly apparatus and method employs rotary pick and place technology to deposit one component of an apparatus within another at a relatively high rate of speed. A substantially disk-shaped component is inserted within a substantially cylindrical component with a relatively tight fit between the two. The substantially disk-shaped component is carried at a fixed, predetermined angle, relative to a radius of a rotating wheel carrying the component, permitting the smooth placement and depositing of the substantially cylindrical component within the substantially cylindrical component. The substantially disk-shaped component may comprise a piston and the substantially cylindrical component may comprise a body of a bottom filled airless container undergoing assembly following the placement of a substance to be dispensed within the body. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250660 | TRAILER EXTENSION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention relate to an extension apparatus and method for attaching to a trailer tongue having a trailer hitch defining a first plane. The apparatus comprises a suspension bar defining a second plane and has a proximal end and a distal end, a ball adapted to be removably received in the trailer hitch and positioned between the suspension bar proximal and distal ends and a block positioned on the suspension bar distal end. A first extension portion defines a third plane and has a proximal end and a distal end, the first extension portion proximal end defines an opening adapted to removably receive the block, and the first extension distal end having a trailer hitch adapted to removably engage a ball on a vehicle. A permanent receiver mount is adapted to removably engage at least one of the trailer tongue and the suspension bar. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250661 | EXTENSION TUBES FOR BALLOON CATHETERS - A balloon catheter may include a multi-lumen tube having an inflation lumen and a guide wire lumen. The multi-lumen tube may include a proximal end and a distal end and may terminate at a distal tip. The catheter may include an extension tube extending distally from the distal tip of the multi-lumen tube and a dilatation balloon disposed about the multi-lumen tube and the extension tube. The distal tip of the multi-lumen tube may be under the balloon. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250662 | Disk Brake And Production Method For A Disk Brake - A method for manufacturing a disc brake, the disc brake having a brake caliper and a brake actuation mechanism being supported in it, in which the brake actuation mechanism includes an amplification mechanism for introducing a clamping force, an adjustment device for compensation of lining wear with a torque clutch, a thrust element for transmitting the clamping force onto a brake disc and a reset device, which components are arranged around a rod, in which the torque clutch is formed as a roller-ramp-mechanism. A spring force can act onto the torque clutch by means of the reset device thereby forming a torque limit. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250663 | SIZER FOR A HANGER, A COMBINATION THEREOF, AND A METHOD OF USE - A sizer for a hanger lacking a hook boss includes a pair of longitudinal walls spaced apart from each other by a pair of end sections. The sizer may include a pair of protrusion, wherein a first is disposed on a first wall of the pair of longitudinal walls and directed toward a second wall of the pair of longitudinal walls. A first jaw is disposed on one of the pair of end section. The pair of longitudinal walls flexes apart when the jaw passes over a flange of the hanger. The first jaw includes a lower portion having a curved edge. The first jaw further includes an upper portion. The lower portion and upper portion meet at an abrupt jaw point. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250664 | Connector for Fluid Conduit with Integrated Luer Access Port - A connector ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140250665 | Z-PIN PATCH AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OR COUPLING A COMPOSITE LAMINATED STRUCTURE USING SAME - Provided are a Z-pinning patch capable of improving process efficiency, productivity, and the like, by allowing Z-pinning of a composite laminated structure to be realized using a structure as simple as possible, and a method for manufacturing or jointing composite laminated structures using the same. The Z-pinning patch used for Z-pinning for reinforcing delamination performance of composite laminated structures or connecting between a plurality of laminated members, includes: a base plate formed in a plate form; and a plurality of pins fixed to one side of the base plate. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250666 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOUND REFRACTIVE LENS FOR FOCUSING X-RAYS IN TWO DIMENSIONS - A method for manufacturing a compound refractive lens for focusing X-rays in two dimensions. The method includes the following steps: 1) manufacturing a mother lens; 2) manufacturing a daughter lens; and 3) assembling the mother lens and the daughter lens. The assembly of the mother lens and the daughter lens includes: aligning square embedded lens bodies of the daughter lens with square holes of the mother lens, respectively, for allowing the first parabola-shaped holes on the mother lens and the second parabola-shaped holes on the daughter lens to form an orthogonal structure; and inserting and pressing the square embedded lens bodies into the corresponding square holes, respectively. The method of the invention has advantages of high-precision for manufacturing and calibration of optical axis, and meanwhile the compound refractive lens manufactured based the method has high X-rays focusing efficiency. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250667 | METHODS FOR CRIMPING A POLYMERIC STENT SCAFFOLD ONTO A DELIVERY BALLOON - A medical device includes a polymer stent scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. A process for forming the medical device includes placing the scaffold on a support supported by an alignment carriage, and deionizing the scaffold to remove any static charge buildup on the scaffold before placing the scaffold within a crimper to reduce the scaffold's diameter. The polymer scaffold is heated to a temperature below the polymer's glass transition temperature to improve scaffold retention without adversely affecting the mechanical characteristics of the scaffold when deployed to support a body lumen. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250668 | MULTI-SPOT LASER SURGICAL PROBE USING FACETED OPTICAL ELEMENTS - An optical surgical probe includes a handpiece, a light guide within the handpiece, and a multi-spot generator at a distal end of the handpiece. The handpiece is configured to optically couple to a light source. The light guide is configured to carry a light beam from the light source to a distal end of the handpiece. The multi-spot generator includes a faceted optical element with a faceted end surface spaced from a distal end of the light guide. The faceted end surface includes at least one facet oblique to a path of the light beam. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250669 | Crosslinked Cellulosic Nanofiltration Membranes - The present invention relates to a nanofilter formed by using a porous ultrafiltration membrane as a precursor, and carefully controlling reaction conditions so as to maintain sufficient hydrophilic nature of the membrane while causing the pore structure to close to a nanofilter range (less than 400 Daltons). This produces a solvent stable cellulose nanofiltration membrane capable of operating at satisfactory flux in aqueous solutions, and being low binding to organic biomaterials. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250670 | MEMBRANE SEAL FOR WATER HEATER TANK SPUDS - A method of manufacturing a water heater includes providing a water heater tank having an interior and an exterior and a tank aperture communicating between the interior and exterior. A spud that defines a spud aperture extending from a first end to a second end is provided. The spud aperture is internally threaded and has a counterbore adjacent the second end. A membrane having a membrane body and a plurality of tabs extending outwardly from the membrane body is provided. The membrane is seated within the counterbore such that the tabs deform and engage a surface of the counterbore to hold the membrane in the counterbore. Thereafter, the second end of the spud is welded to the tank, such that the membrane is captured between the spud and the tank and communication between the tank aperture and the internally threaded portion of the spud aperture is obstructed by the membrane. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250671 | Attachment and hanging accessories for handbags to hang on flat surfaces - Devices for bags having one or more straps comprising an attachment case, a clasp, and a hook connected by one or more chains to an annular connector, where the attachment case comprises a top portion and a bottom portion that contains a suction cup for securing the bag to a flat surface. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250672 | BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT ORGANIZER - A baseball and softball equipment organizer includes a base with front and back surfaces, at least one hingable element attached to the front surface of the base with at least one arm rotatably coupled to the hingable element and at least one hook attached to the back surface of the base for removable attachment of the organizer to a chain link fence. The at least one arm can rotate from a first position generally parallel to the base to a second position generally orthogonal to the base. The outside surface of at least one arm can include a gripping material to organize batting gloves and other sports items. A method of using the organizer is described. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250673 | BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT ORGANIZER - A baseball and softball equipment organizer includes a base with front and back surfaces, at least one hingable element attached to the front surface of the base with at least one arm rotatably coupled to the hingable element and at least one hook attached to the back surface of the base for removable attachment of the organizer to a chain link fence. The at least one arm can rotate from a first position generally parallel to the base to a second position generally orthogonal to the base. The outside surface of at least one arm can include a gripping material to organize batting gloves and other sports items. A method of using the organizer is described. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250674 | DISTRACTION DEVICES AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A method of assembling a system for manipulating the skeletal system includes obtaining a monolithic member having opposing ends, one end including a housing having an axially extending cavity. A distraction rod is obtained that has opposing ends, a first end having an inner threaded cavity. A rotatable, radially poled magnet is rotationally coupled to a lead screw having threads. The threads of the lead screw are engaged with the threaded cavity of the distraction rod. The magnet and at least a portion of the first end of the distraction rod are inserted into the axially extending cavity such that the distraction rod and the monolithic member are in coaxial relation to one another. The magnet is axially locked in relation to the monolithic member, wherein the axially locked magnet is capable of rotation. The distraction rod is rotationally locked in relation to the monolithic member. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250675 | Selectively Compliant Clamp - A clamp has a base and a first selectively compliant component carried by the base, the first selectively compliant component being selectively operable between a substantially compliant state and a substantially rigid state. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250676 | Minimally Invasive Joint Implant with 3-Dimensional Geometry Matching the Articular Surfaces - This invention is directed to orthopedic implants and systems. The invention also relates to methods of implant design, manufacture, modeling and implantation as well as to surgical tools and kits used therewith. The implants are designed by analyzing the articular surface to be corrected and creating a device with an anatomic or near anatomic fit; or selecting a pre-designed implant having characteristics that give the implant the best fit to the existing defect. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250677 | Implant Device and Method for Manufacture - Disclosed are systems, devices and methods for optimizing the manufacture and/or production of patient-specific orthopedic implants. The methods include obtaining image data of a patient, selecting a blank implant to be optimized for the patient, and modifying the blank implant utilizing techniques disclosed herein to alter specific features of the implant to conform to the patient's anatomy. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250678 | SUBSTRATE TRANSPORT APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A substrate transport apparatus comprises a substrate holder capable of holding a substrate, a link unit which extends/retracts the substrate holder, a driving unit which generates a driving force to operate the link unit, a guide bar provided to one of the substrate holder and the link unit; and a support unit which is provided to the other of the substrate holder and the link unit, and slidably supports the guide bar when the substrate holder moves by the operation of the link unit. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250679 | OPTICAL INSPECTION APPARATUS AND OPTICAL INSPECTION SYSTEM - An optical inspection apparatus inspecting the optical system of the optical scanning apparatus by measuring the light quantity of scanning light emitted from the optical scanning apparatus includes: a slit plate that includes a plurality of slits for allowing a part of scanning light to pass provided so as to include a scanning effective portion; a diffuser that diffuses the scanning light having passed through slit; a light guide that guides the scanning light diffused by the diffuser; an optical sensor that measures the light quantity of the scanning light guided by the light guide; and an inspection device that inspects the state of the optical system by comparing a measurement result acquired by the optical sensor with a preset reference value, in which the slits are arranged at intervals in a direction where scanning is performed on the slit plate with the scanning light. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250680 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AN ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE IN A GAS-TURBINE ENGINE - A method of assembling an electromechanical device in a gas-turbine engine, including mounting a rotor of the device on a rotor support, securing a stator of the device to a stator support, coupling the rotor support to the stator support such that said rotor is rotatable about said stator, securing the device to a bearing support, securing a bearing assembly on the low pressure shaft, coupling the device to the low pressure shaft by installing the bearing support over the bearing assembly, and drivingly engaging the rotor support to the high pressure shaft. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250681 | PROCESS FOR ANNEALING OF HELICAL WOUND CORES USED FOR AUTOMOTIVE ALTERNATOR APPLICATIONS - In a method for manufacturing a helically wound alternator core, stamping an electrical steel strip to create a lamination strip having a back-iron and projecting teeth. The lamination strip is helically wound by bending to form the helically wound alternator core. The core is then welded. Thereafter the helically wound welded alternator core is annealed. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250682 | DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING LENS ELEMENT ON SUBSTRATE - A device for precisely assembling a lens element on a substrate includes a vacuum nozzle for lifting and carrying the lens element and a driver for moving and positioning the nozzle to position the lens element onto the substrate. The substrate supports a light emitter. The lens element includes a first lens facing the light emitter and a second lens optically coupled with the first lens. The device also includes a power meter arranged on the driver and aligned with the second lens when the lens element is being held in place by the vacuum nozzle. The driver adjusts the placement of the lens element on the substrate until the intensity of incident light recorded by the power meter reaches a maximum value. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250683 | SYSTEM FOR INSERTING AND REMOVING CABLES - A method and system for installing and removing a row of cables from a cable array is provided. The method includes providing an installation tool having a first body with a plurality of arms extending from one side. The plurality of arms being configured to receive a cable connector body, the plurality of arms including at least one first projection extending from one of the plurality of arms. The installation tool is moved onto a row of cables held coupled together by a bracket, each of the cables in the row of cables having a cable connector body. The connector bodies are engaged into receptacles and the bracket is moved with the at least one first projection. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250684 | SCALABLE COMMON INTERFACE PLATE SYSTEM (SCIPS) - The present invention provides a low profile, compact, scalable concept end-effector for use in robotic handling applications. The end-effector acts as the interface between multi-degree-of-freedom (DOF) manipulator and its base (if applicable), as well as the tools it handles and is compatible with both large manipulator systems such as the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS) and Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) and smaller dexterous manipulators such as the Orbital Express Dexterous Manipulator System. An active/controlled component is attached to the roll joint(s) at one or both end(s) of the manipulator, with an entirely passive component attached to the structure/tools that the manipulator interfaces with. Interface engagement and mate operations are performed by way of the manipulator roll joint. Once mated, shear pins are extended to lock the mated assembly in place and achieve a high stiffness, zero free play mated interface. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250685 | Capacitive Full-Wave Circuit for LED Light Strings - A capacitive full-wave circuit for LED light strings makes use of capacitors and diodes together to drive a LED string with full AC waves. Different from the conventional four-diode full-wave rectifying circuit, one embodiment of capacitive full-wave circuit includes two capacitors and two diodes. Because of the large imaginary impedance, the capacitors not only limit and the voltage and current through the LEDs, but also consume almost no electrical power. The electrical current-voltage performance can be further improved by introducing four resistors with a cost of some additional power consumption. A LED light string module with the capacitive full-wave circuit is also presented, with the capacitive full-wave circuit integrated inside of a front power plug and a back power socket. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250686 | SURGICAL FORCEPS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A method of manufacturing a forceps includes providing first and second jaw members and depositing an electrically-conductive tissue sealing plate atop each jaw member via vapor deposition. The jaw members are then coupled to one another to permit movement of one (or both) of the jaw members relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue between the tissue sealing plates thereof. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250687 | METHOD OF FABRICATING FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present disclosure is related to a method of fabricating display panels, especially to a method of fabricating flexible electronic devices. By means of adding an inorganic membrane with surface roughness between a bonding layer and a PI film, in order to effectively improve the dimensional stability of plastic substrate and the water/oxygen barrier property of flexible substrate during the PI film fabrication and the follow-up process, improving the yield of good products and prolonging the working life thereof. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250688 | FLUID SEAL ASSEMBLY - A fluid seal assembly (the assembly) of the present invention is disposed between an outer surface, i.e. engine block or any other part that requires application of the assembly and a rotatable member, such as, for example a shaft, wherein the assembly circumscribes the shaft and lubricated the shaft and the same rotates around the axis. The assembly includes a primary seal and a wear sleeve. The primary seal includes a casing and a seal element that contacts a sealing surface on the wear sleeve. The casing includes an outer diameter and an outer seal molded onto the outer diameter. The wear sleeve has a cylindrical portion defining an inner diameter and an inner seal molded into the inner diameter of the wear sleeve. The outer and inner seals of the present invention provide improved retention in metal bores during thermal expansion and eliminate spring back effect of the assembly after installation. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250689 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A DENTAL COMPONENT - The present disclosure relates to a method and device for producing a dental component. The method includes: a) providing a piece of material attached to or held by a first holder; b) shaping the piece of material to form the dental component and at least one support pin maintaining the dental component attached to the first holder or the initial piece of material; c) engaging a second holder to the dental component while the dental component still is attached to the first holder or the initial piece of material via the at least one support pin; and d) removing the at least one support pin from the dental component while the dental component is engaged by the second holder. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250690 | INCREMENTAL MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT - A plurality of non-adjustable mandibular repositioning devices (MRDs) providing incremental advancement are prescribed and manufactured for a patient. A patient's mouth and teeth and other areas may be measured and modeled, for example, using an intra-oral three-dimensional modeling method. A series of MRDs may be manufactured such that each MRD repositions the mandible a different amount. A patient uses the first MRD for a first period of time, and uses one or more of the remaining MRDs in succession to provide mandibular advancement. The series of MRDs are not adjusted or installed by a health professional, making each MRD usage less expensive. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250691 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF CELLULAR BOARD, CELLULAR BOARD, METHOD FOR PRODUCING CELLULAR BOARD ELEMENT OF STEEL PLATE STRIP, AND PRODUCTION LINE - The object of the invention is a method for manufacturing cellular board, a cellular board, a method for producing cellular board element of steel plate strip, and a production line. A cellular board according to the invention comprises a number of originally separate profiles of plate-like material, which have been fastened to each other. A single profile is intended to form in a finished cellular board
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20140250692 | Pressure Activated Clipper - An improved apparatus for use with nails or claws comprising an adjustable pressure activated clipper, which effectively closes upon successful capture and engagement of a nail or claw due to pressure realized on the surface of the clipper's articulating trigger by the nail or claw. In operation, as pressure is applied to the internal surface portion of the trigger by the user, the trigger automatically articulates and releases the refracted blade to cut the nail or claw at the desired length. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250693 | ROTARY ELECTRIC SHAVING UNIT - A ROTARY ELECTRIC SHAVING UNIT for a rotary blade shaver that comprises a shaver housing that is easily and effectively held, turned on and off, manipulated, operated and used while shaving legs, arms, chest, and other body parts and a stable horizontally aligned form-fitted shaver base that provides protection for the shaver housing and encased components, for the shaving head assembly and the cutting blade assembly, and for different surface areas when the shaver is in mobile intermittent use and being placed down in varying locations. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250694 | Knife With Blade Guard - A knife with a guard assembly generally comprises a blade member, a handle assembly, and a blade guard assembly. The blade member includes a blade having a sharpened edge and an integral shank. The handle assembly is mounted to the shank. The blade guard assembly is mounted for pivotal movement about the blade member between a retracted position adjacent the handle to a protective position covering the sharpened edge. The blade guard is spring loaded by a spring about a pivot axis and a biased actuator secures the blade guard in the retracted position and the stable protective position. Upon depressing the actuator the blade guard assembly is pivoted to the protective position from the retracted position by a force of the spring. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250695 | UTILITY KNIFE - A utility knife includes a first handle portion and a second handle portion removably coupled to the first handle portion to define a housing. The first handle portion includes a first bore and the second handle portion includes a second bore. The utility knife also includes a blade carrier slidably received within housing and a blade removable coupled to the blade carrier for movement with the blade carrier relative to the housing. The utility knife also includes a double-lead fastener including a head, an unthreaded portion received within the first bore, and a double-lead threaded portion received within the second bore to couple the first handle portion and the second handle portion. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250696 | HAIR TRIMMER WITH CURVED BLADE - According to inventive techniques, a trimmer includes a fixed blade and a moveable blade. The fixed blade may include a focal aperture comprising a focal point, a radial extension region extending in a radial direction away from the focal point of the focal aperture and including a primary plane, and an arcuate region extending in a dimension away from the primary plane of the radial extension region. The moveable blade may include a focal aperture comprising a focal point, a radial extension region extending in a radial direction away from the focal point of the focal aperture and including a primary plane, and an arcuate region extending in a dimension away from the primary plane of the radial extension region. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250697 | PIVOTING THUMB SUPPORT FOR POWER OPERATED ROTARY KNIFE - A thumbpiece or thumb support ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140250698 | Hook Spoon - The ‘Hook Spoon’ is a spoon with a hook on the back that hooks on the edge of a container and keeps the spoon handle out of the contents of the container while allowing the end of the spoon that has been in the contents to remain inside the container. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250699 | Trimmer Head for a Trimmer - A trimmer head for a trimmer has a base member having a trimmer line opening. A clamping device arranged in the base member clamps a trimmer line that defines a cutting plane when rotated. The clamping member of the clamping device is rotatably disposed on a pivot bolt having a pivot axis positioned in a plane that is parallel to the cutting plane. The clamping member is spring-loaded by a clamping spring into a clamping position. The trimmer line is secured in the clamping position between a clamping surface and the clamping member. A centrifugal force acting on the trimmer line loads the clamping member in the clamping position. A U-shaped bracket has bracket legs connected by a stay. The clamping member is positioned between the bracket legs. The pivot bolt is supported on the bracket leg ends. The stay of the U-shaped bracket forms the clamping surface. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250700 | ALUMINUM CAN PUNCTURING DEVICE - A can puncturing device is provided. The can puncturing device includes an elongated handle assembly and a punch assembly. The elongated handle assembly includes a body with a first end, a medial portion, and a second end, the body defining a longitudinal cavity. The punch assembly is structured to penetrate an aluminum can. The punch assembly is movably disposed in the handle assembly body cavity. The punch assembly body is structured to move between two positions; a first, retracted position, wherein the punch assembly body is substantially disposed within the handle assembly, and a second position, wherein the tapered punch assembly first end is exposed. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250701 | GUIDE BAR HAVING A CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC INSERT - A guide bar for a chain saw has an elongate main body of steel. The main body has flat sides and upper and lower peripheries defining a guide groove for a saw chain. An elongate window is formed in the main body between the peripheries and is filled with an insert made of a fiber composite material made up of resin and fibers. The fibers are in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the main body. The insert includes a plurality of fiber layers that are bonded with resin. A central layer is formed from a fiber layer and the fibers thereof are at an angle to the longitudinal axis. Two fiber layers having fibers oriented in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the main body are on both sides of the central layer. The inner fiber layers are covered outwardly by a woven fabric. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250702 | HANDHELD WORK APPARATUS HAVING A TENSIONING DEVICE FOR A CHAIN - A handheld work apparatus has a guide bar having a periphery along which a chain runs. The work apparatus has a housing and a fastening arrangement for fixing the guide bar to the housing. The fastening arrangement has an actuating device which can be actuated in a fastening direction in order to fix the guide bar. The work apparatus has a tensioning device to tension the chain. The tensioning device includes a tensioning spring. When the fastening arrangement is loosened, the tensioning spring exerts a force in a tensioning direction of the chain on the guide bar. Simple operation and a simple construction are achieved if the tensioning spring is in operative connection with the actuating device and is tensioned during actuation of the actuating device in the fastening direction. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250703 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR PUNCTURING METAL CANS - A device for puncturing metal cans. The device is placed against the can and, when a small force is applied, it is designed to uniformly puncture the can leaving a consistent hole. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250704 | LASER ALIGNMENT DEVICE FOR CIRCULAR SAW - A laser alignment device for a circular saw includes a base located on a blade guard of the circular saw, and a laser module mounted at the base. The laser module includes a retaining seat pivotally connected to the base, an auxiliary seat mounted at the retaining seat, and a laser beam generator installed in the auxiliary seat. A first adjusting unit includes a first knob and a first eccentric shaft connected to the first knob and coupled to a first elongated slot in the retaining seat for allowing adjustment of the angle of inclination of the laser beam generator by rotating the first knob. A second adjusting unit includes a second knob and a second eccentric shaft connected to the second knob and coupled to a second elongated slot in the auxiliary seat for allowing adjustment of the angular position of the laser beam generator by rotating the second knob. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250705 | Apparatus for manufacturing a hydrogen 21 line precision measuring device - Apparatus for manufacturing a hydrogen 21 line precision measuring device, comprising: a hydrogen 21 line generator, which may be a hydrogen maser, which generates an emission spectrum comprising a spectral line at substantially 1420.40575177 MHz and communicates the spectral line to a frequency counter; which is adapted to receive the spectral line, measures frequency of the spectral line, and communicates an indication of the measured frequency to a computer, which receives the indicated frequency, calculates wavelength of the indicated frequency and communicates control signals to a laser or other marking device to scribe markings on a measuring device substrate at one or more intervals of the calculated wavelength and subdivisions thereof, resulting in the measuring device substrate having a plurality of scribed markings, each pair of the scribed markings at an interval of substantially the calculated wavelength and each of the subdivisions thereof equaling a portion of the calculated wavelength. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250707 | TELESCOPING MEASURING APPARATUS FOR RELEASABLE ATTACHMENT TO A CUTTING APPARATUS - A telescoping measuring apparatus for releasable attachment to a cutting apparatus provides a telescoping body having plural elongate axially aligned rods having measuring indicia thereon, a first clamp assembly and a second clamp assembly for releasable attachment of the measuring apparatus at a position above a cutting apparatus and a marking index to provide a length measurement from a cutting apparatus cutting element. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250708 | Self-Reading Measuring Device, System and Method - A new or alternate self-reading measuring device that measures length by reading and recording barcodes that are contained in a tape's indicia to enable the calculation of the distance between two positions associated with the indicia. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250709 | DRYERS IN SERIES WITH IMPROVED THROUGHPUT - Improved devices, systems, and methods for drying pellets in a pellet-fluid slurry are disclosed. The system can provide a desired moisture level and output rate for the dried pellets. The system can use two dryers in series to remove moisture from the pellets in the pellet-fluid slurry. The two dryers can be connected with a transport pipe. The transport pipe can include a diverter valve to bypass the second dryer when desired. The transport pipe can also include a blower and/or heater to aid in the transport and drying of the pellets. The first dryer, the second dryer, or both can include a defluidizing section. The first dryer can be located at a higher level than the second dryer to facilitate movement of pellets from the first dryer to the second dryer. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250710 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus having a condensing duct for enhancing the condensing efficiency thereof, the laundry treating apparatus including a body, a drum installed inside the body and configured to accommodate a substance to be dried, a condensing duct mounted at one side of the drum to condense moisture included in air that is discharged from the drum, at least one first path provided at one side of the condensing duct and allowing air that is introduced from the drum to pass therethrough, and at least one second path configured to supply condensation water that is provided to the condensing duct to condense the air, and at least one condensation plate located inside the condensing duct, and configured to separate the first path from the second path, so that a path allowing air to pass therethrough is separated from a path allowing condensation water to pass therethrough. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250711 | ELECTRICAL MACHINE FOR EXTRACTING LIQUIDS - The present invention is an electric liquid extractor machine of the type that includes a basket for holding the product and that is designed to carry out operations such as centrifuging, draining or extracting of liquids, or other processing operations of habitual products in industrial kitchens or other types, structured on the basis of a rigid assembly including at least one body and an interior base, a movable assembly including at least one motor element, a drive shaft and a perforated basket, and a movable cover for the passage of products to the interior of the machine, characterised in that the union between the rigid assembly and the movable assembly is done by means of anti-vibration or flexible anchors. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250712 | DRUM TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR A RADIANT DRYER OF A PRINTING SYSTEM - Systems and methods provide enhanced radiant drying capabilities for a printing system utilizing temperature control of a thermally conductive drum. One embodiment comprises a radiant dryer and a control system. The radiant dryer includes a thermally conductive drum and a plurality of radiant energy sources disposed along an outside surface of the drum. The energy sources dry a colorant applied to a print medium in contact with the drum. The radiant dryer further includes a cooling system that applies a coolant to the drum to remove heat from the drum. The control system measures the temperature of the drum, determines a difference between the temperature of the drum and a target temperature, and directs the cooling system to vary an application of the coolant to the drum based on the difference to maintain the drum at the target temperature. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250713 | Infrared Float Bar - Infrared air float bar for use in floating and drying a continuous planar web of a material in a dryer. Direct radiated or reflected infrared electromagnetic energy from an infrared light source in a removable channel assembly accelerates drying, or evaporation of solvents, or curing of web material passing in proximity to the bar, either by infrared electromagnetic energy, or in combination with convention airflow. The infrared source is cooled by pressurized air passing through an interior portion of the removable air bar channel assembly, and the air is further conducted into fluid contact with the web in an air gap between the emitter and web to promote convective heat transfer and to contribute to the air pressure field supporting web flotation. The removable channel assembly is configured for replacement of the infrared emitter and to allow the setting of the pressurized cooling air flow to the optimum level. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250714 | SUPERCRITICAL DRYING METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE AND SUPERCRITICAL DRYING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a supercritical drying method for a semiconductor substrate, comprises introducing the semiconductor substrate into a chamber in a state, a surface of the semiconductor substrate being wet with alcohol, substituting the alcohol on the semiconductor substrate with a supercritical fluid of carbon dioxide by impregnating the semiconductor substrate to the supercritical fluid in the chamber, and discharging the supercritical fluid and the alcohol from the chamber and reducing a pressure inside the chamber. The method further comprises performing a baking treatment by supplying an oxygen gas or an ozone gas to the chamber after the reduction of the pressure inside the chamber. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250715 | DRYER AND TOWEL DISPENSER COMBINATIONS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A dryer and towel dispenser combination and method of operating the same. The combination includes a towel dispenser for dispensing a towel through a first area, a sensor having a sensing area for sensing an object that penetrates the sensing area. The dryer is activated in response to a sensing of the object for drying the object | 2014-09-11 |
20140250716 | DRYER APPLIANCE AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A dryer appliance and a method for operating the same are provided. The method includes establishing a first temperature set point and a second temperature set point for the dryer appliance. The method also includes determining an operating condition of the dryer appliance and selecting an operating temperature of the dryer appliance from the first and second temperature set points. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250717 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO SELECTIVELY DRY GRAIN IN A GRAIN BIN - A controller is coupled to a plurality of moisture sensors positioned within the grain bin at various spaced-apart locations. The controller determines a grain moisture level adjacent each moisture sensor and compares the grain moisture level to a predetermined maximum moisture level. The controller is coupled to a grain spreader that is configured to selectively distribute incoming grain into the grain bin and operates the spreader to distribute incoming grain to create a shortened airflow path through the grain that encompasses the moisture sensors having determined grain moisture levels above the predetermined maximum moisture level. The controller is coupled to a fan that is coupled to the grain bin and configured to provide airflow through the grain in the grain bin. The controller operates the fan to provide greater airflow through the grain along the shortened airflow path than is provided along airflow paths outside the shortened airflow path. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250718 | GRAIN-DRYING FACILITIES - The present invention provides grain-drying facilities which can effectively use the heat energy of biomass combustion hot-air that has been generated in a biomass combustion furnace. The grain-drying facilities | 2014-09-11 |
20140250719 | DRYER APPLIANCE WITH FEATURES FOR LIMITING AIR LEAKAGES - A dryer appliance is provided. The dryer appliance includes a cabinet and a drum mounted therein. The dryer appliance also includes a heating assembly. A duct extends between the heating assembly and an opening defined by a back wall of the drum. A seal is positioned at the opening of the back wall and extends between the duct and the back wall of the drum. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250720 | Multicolor Sole System - A multicolor sole system includes a midsole member, a bladder member and an outsole member. The midsole member, the bladder member and the outsole member have a first color in the forefoot portion of the sole system and a second color in the heel portion of the sole system. The midsole member includes two outer coatings corresponding to the two colors, the bladder member includes two dyes corresponding to the two colors and the outsole member is made of two different colored materials corresponding to the two colors. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250721 | Reversible, Moisture Absorbent Shoe Insert - A reversible, moisture absorbent shoe insert comprising a firm, breathable middle layer bonded to a moisture absorbent top layer and a moisture absorbent bottom layer to form a multilayer laminate. As excessive precipitation from the user's foot is drawn to the absorbent top layer, the absorbent bottom layer naturally begins to wick the moisture through the breathable middle layer, which allows the moisture from the top layer to evaporate, keeping the user's feet drier and less odorous. The insert is reversible because the material of the bottom layer has equal moisture absorbency as the material of the top layer, which allows the invention to function in the same manner when inserted into either the left or right shoe. The insert is also machine washable, which promotes the reduction of bacterial build-up in the shoe over time, which in turn reduces shoe odor and helps prolong the life of the shoe. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250722 | INSOLE - An insole includes a supporting layer, a buffer unit, a cloth layer, a foam layer and a leather layer orderly superposed together. The supporting layer is formed with an intermediate portion, an arch portion and a heel portion for corresponding with the sole of a person's foot. The buffer unit consists of a first buffer material to be combined with the arch portion and a second buffer material to be engaged with the heel portion. By so designing, the intermediate portion, the arch portion and the heel portion of the supporting layer of the insole can correct and support a user's foot, and the buffer unit can produce effects of shock absorption and buffering. In short, the insole of this invention is not only able to correct a user's foot shape but also comfortable in wearing. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250723 | FLEXIBLE SOLE SUPPORTS FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR - Flexible foot support members may include: (a) a first plantar support member; (b) a second plantar support member; and (c) a flex joint connecting the first and second plantar support members. The flex joint (e.g., one or more hinge structures) allows movement of the first plantar support surface with respect to the second plantar support surface in at least one direction, and optionally stops or limits this relative movement in the opposite direction. Footwear and sole structures including such flexible foot support members may allow more natural motion and flexion of a wearer's foot during a variety of motions, such as various phases of a walking or running step cycle, during turn or cutting events, when jumping, etc. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250724 | CUSTOMIZABLE FOOTWEAR - A customizable footwear system includes customizable footwear and a toy head. The customizable footwear has a main body for placement on a foot of a wearer. The main body has a toe region and a heel region. The toe region has a recess with at least one fastener. The toy head is nested within the recess of the main body and has at least one cooperating fastener removably attached to the at least one fastener of the customizable footwear. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250725 | MODULAR SHOE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS - The modular shoe assembly described herein has removable foot housing straps (a.k.a uppers), and a heel band. This allows a user to customize the shoe in limitless ways, as each of the uppers and heel bands can have any variety of colors, patterns, prints, embossments, or other ornamental decorations such as beads or pearls. When the shoe is a sandal or something, the upper can be removably connected to a toe strap or thong at the front of the shoe assembly and a heel on an underside of the sole. The shoe assembly may also be a ballet shoe, loafer, or similar design, where removably uppers are not needed, and the shoe thus only has a removable heel band. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250726 | Support Members With Variable Viscosity Fluid For Footwear - An article of footwear including an adaptive support system includes a plurality of support members. Each support member includes an outer chamber and an inner chamber, the inner chamber being filled with a magnetorheological fluid. An electromagnet is disposed adjacent to the inner chamber and can be used to vary the viscosity of the magnetorheological fluid. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250727 | COMBINED MIDSOLE/INSOLE - Described herein are devices and techniques for solving the problems, such as high costs and intensive labor, associated with individual cutting and lamination of each component of a multilayered article of manufacture, particularly a footwear article. The combined midsole/insole described herein is cut from a layered composition having a Strobel (or insole board) layer, a cushioning layer, and a textile layer. The Strobel layer, the cushioning layer, and the textile layer are needle-punched or laminated together to form the layered composition. The layered composition may be produced as a sheet of material or be produced as a roll of material without delamination or separation of the layers. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250728 | Footwear Fluid-Filled Chamber Having Central Tensile Feature - An article of footwear includes a sole structure including a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid, the chamber having a top portion, a bottom portion, and side portions around a periphery of the chamber. The sole structure also includes a central structure located in a central portion of the chamber between opposing side portions of the chamber, such that the chamber is devoid of additional structures in a surrounding region around the central structure and extending from the central structure to the side portions of the chamber. On all sides of the central structure, a dimension of the surrounding region between the central structure and the nearest side portion is one third or more of a span across the chamber between opposing side portions. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250729 | Flex Groove Sole Assembly With Biasing Structure - An article of footwear an upper and a sole structure that defines a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed proximate the medial side of the footwear, and the second portion is disposed proximate the lateral side. The first portion and the second portion are configured to move relative to each other. The article of footwear also includes a flexible biasing member including a first end, a second end, and a middle portion. The middle portion extends across the first portion and the second portion. The first and second ends extend out from the outer surface of the footwear from either the medial or lateral side. The middle portion of the biasing member is configured to bias the first and second portions toward each other. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250730 | FRAGRANCE RELEASING SCENTED PLUG OR INSERT COMPRISING SHOES AND OUTSOLES - The present invention provides at least one shoe comprising an outsole with a bottom wear surface comprising an added fragrance provided in an insert or plug that is released when the shoe is at rest, or when there is friction applied to the bottom wear surface of the outsole. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250731 | Heel of a Shoe - Shoe heels with very thin titanium or aluminum alloy wires can achieve exotic visual effect, sophisticated variation in design and style, high strength, durable quality, lightweight and corrosion resistance. The heels comprise a first portion configured to join an outsole of the shoe, a second portion configured to support the shoe on the ground when the shoe is worn by a wearer, and a supporting structure joining the first portion to the second portion; wherein the supporting structure comprises one or more supporting wires; wherein at least one of the one or more supporting wires directly joins the first portion and at least one of the one or more supporting wires directly joins the second portion; wherein at least one of the one or more supporting wires comprises a material selected from a group consisting of titanium alloy, aluminum alloy, and a combination thereof. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250732 | FOOTWEAR SYSTEM FOR ANIMALS - A footwear system for animals, particularly the front legs of a canine, that includes protective coverings adapted for both well and sore or injured legs and can be configured for single-leg and two-leg uses. An optional adjustable neck strap assembly provides for a comfortable and snug fit of the protective coverings to the legs and around the shoulder of the dog. A unique cuff assembly facilitates holding the protective covering one or the other of the front legs of the dog while minimizing opportunities for the dog to chew on or remove the footwear. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250733 | HOCKEY SKATE - A hockey skate includes a composite boot form having a rigid lower portion and a less rigid upper portion. The upper portion may be made of a thermoformable material that conforms to the shape of a wearer's foot and ankle. The construction of the boot form—particularly the lower portion of the boot form—may be varied across different size ranges by, for example, varying the fiber angles in the composite material. Varying the stiffness of the lower portion of the boot form in this manner allows the flexibility of different sized boots to be substantially equalized. A skate quarter and other skate-boot features may readily be attached to the upper portion of the boot form via stitching, rivets, or other connectors. The boot form also may include an integral toe cap having a flange or other element to which the skate tongue and other elements may be connected. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250734 | SHOES WITH PRESSED FLOWERS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THEREOF - The present invention relates to a shoe including pressed flowers thereon. Methods for a making a shoe with pressed flowers attached to the outer surface include the use of adhesive to bond the flowers to the shoe. The pressed flowers may be arranged on the shoe according to any desired or suitable ornamental pattern. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250735 | Method of Making Multi-Colored Objects - A method for coloring an article. The article is dipped into a liquid colorant to a first predetermined depth for first short period less than the 100 percent single dip saturation time. The article then is removed from the liquid colorant and dried. The article may be dipped into a liquid colorant to a second predetermined depth for a second short period, then removed and dried. The dyeing and drying steps are repeated until the article is imbued with the selected color and saturation. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250736 | Stiletto Heel Protector - A heel guard detachably mountable onto a heel post of a high heel shoe extends the heel post pressure area, while moving over rough terrain preventing the heel post from sinking into soft surfaces. The heel guard comprises a base portion and an upper portion. The base portion dissipates the heel post pressure while the upper portion frictionally grips the heel post. The upper portion projects from the base portion in a curvilinear fashion into a plurality of stays that converge forming an aperture before extending into the upper portion interior. The upper portion can also be an hourglass columnar receptacle with a bore that tapers from a wide opening to a narrower middle section then to a wider base. The narrower middle section frictionally grips heel posts of varying thicknesses. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250737 | AERODYNAMIC BICYCLE SHOE COVER AND PEDAL COVER - The present invention is embodied in a new aerodynamic cover for a bicycle shoe and clipless bicycle pedal for improving speed when cycling. The aerodynamic cover comprises a main body including an ankle portion having a rear side, a heel portion connected to the ankle portion, and a sole portion connected to the heel portion and having an underside. An opening is formed in the sole portion for allowing a bicycle pedal to be engaged to the bicycle cleat. An outwardly extending fin stretches from the rear side of the ankle portion, around the heel portion, to the underside of the sole portion. In one embodiment, the aerodynamic cover further comprises a pedal layer, a cleat layer, and a base plate layer. A gap is defined between the pedal layer and the cleat layer. The gap inhibits excessive friction between the pedal layer and the cleat layer as the cleat is pivoted with respect to the pedal. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250738 | Quick-Connect Side Wing Plow Hitch - A quick-release attachment system for connecting a wing plow to the side of a vehicle has a mounting block configured to couple to a conventional structure on the wing plow. A mounting block lifting and securing mechanism has a base element affixed to the vehicle and an extendable and retractable slider controlled by a slider actuator. A lift arm is pivotably mounted to the slider and is raised and lowered by a pivot actuator connected between the slider and the lift arm. When lowered, the lift arm can be positioned such that it engages and raises the mounting block when the lift arm is pivoted back to its raised position. The engagement allows the lift arm to carry the mounting block with it when the slider is retracted, drawing the mounting block into a bracket on the base element to which the mounting block can be secured. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250739 | Height Adjustable Snow Blower Shroud - A height adjustable auger shroud for a snow blower is provided. The shroud comprises a pair of wheels secured to a lower portion of the opposing sides of the shroud. The wheels are secured to the shroud by a pair of levers. Each lever comprises a first and second plate. The first plate is positioned against the shroud, and includes an upper arcuate perimeter having a series of notches along the upper perimeter line. The second plate is rotatably connected to the first plate, and includes a lever arm on one vertical half of the plate, and a wheel attachment on the opposing half of the plate. Actuation of the lever arm in relation to the first plate raises or lowers the wheel in relation to the shroud, thereby altering the distance between the shroud and the ground surface. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250740 | EXTENDABLE PLOW - An extendable plow is disclosed. The extendable plow may include a transitional cutting edge disposed on a bottom edge of the center section, the transitional cutting edge allows moved material to transition from one plowing surface to another. The extendable plow may include a pair of compression springs coupled to the back facing of the center section of the extendable plow, the pair of compression springs to trip the extendable plow. The extendable plow may also include a center section with a side extension on each side of the center section that may be extended to a plurality of predetermined lengths to accommodate different sized work environments and move more material. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250741 | Rooted plant removal equipment and method of use - A digging tool is disclosed. Said digging tool comprising a blade and a frame. Said frame attaches to a two arms of an articulating arm utility vehicle. Said blade comprises a top side, a bottom side, a first side edge, a second side edge, a back side having a point, a front side having a v-cut portion. Said blade is mounted on said frame and used as a digging tool with said v-cut portion by: pressing said blade with said v-cut portion into a ground surface, grabbing a portion of a target object beneath said ground surface with said v-cut portion, pulling a portion of said target object above said ground surface | 2014-09-11 |
20140250742 | DRAGHEAD SYSTEM FOR USE IN DREDGING OR THE LIKE - A draghead visor is configured to attach to an armature along a rotation axis. A biasing assembly attached to the draghead visor is configured for attachment to the armature such that the biasing assembly is positioned to apply a force on the visor in a manner such that a rotational force is applied to the visor around the rotation axis. The biasing assembly may include one or more spring subassemblies, wherein a spring subassembly may include one or more compression spring, extension spring, or torsion spring. The draghead visor may be part of a draghead pulled by a marine vessel. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250743 | EXCAVATING TOOTH AND GROUND ENGAGING TOOL - An excavating tooth is mountable onto an adapter, and includes a tooth body, an insertion cavity and a pair of supporting portions. The tooth body has a base end face and extends in a first direction. The insertion cavity is formed in the base end face and is acceptable to the adapter. The supporting portions project from an innermost part of the insertion cavity. The insertion cavity has a depressed portion and a pair of extending recesses. The depressed portion is formed between the pair of supporting portions. The pair of extending recesses extend in the first direction, and the pair of extending recesses are formed on both sides of the pair of supporting portions. A ground engaging tool includes an excavating tool body an excavating tooth and an adapter having a fixed portion fixed to the ground engaging tool body and an insertion portion inserted in the insertion cavity. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250744 | IRONING AID AND DEVICE FOR SAFEKEEPING OF IRONING AIDS FOR SMOOTHING CLOSED TUBULAR ITEMS OF CLOTHING - The invention refers to an ironing aid and a device for safekeeping of ironing aids for smoothing closed tubular items of clothing. The object was to propose a solution in the application of which a wire frame shaped ironing aid is an integral part of the aid for thermal smoothing of items of clothing and better handling is ensured. The object is achieved by their insertion in a profile bracket provided with an adhesion means. According to the invention, several ironing aids can be combined with a profile bracket, at least one of the ironing aids having a loop-like rounding at its end. Furthermore, one of the ironing aids can have a slight kink at a right angle to its planar extension (FIGS. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250745 | Solar Digital Display for Vehicle - A solar digital display device for application to an automobile windshield includes a mounting member having a front side and a back side, the back side having adhesive to adhere to the automobile windshield. A housing includes a front portion and an opposed rear portion, the housing rear portion being removably coupled to the front side of the mounting member such that the housing is movable between a captive configuration coupled to the mounting member and a released configuration displaced from the mounting member. A first electronic display is operatively coupled to the housing front portion and configured to display indicia indicative of a calendar date. A solar power source is coupled to the housing rear portion and electrically connected to the first electronic display. The housing is removable from the mounting member so as to modify the date or mileage display. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250746 | Signalling device for structural reinforcements - A signaling device for structural reinforcements in the form of bars or plates, with the signaling device comprising at least one identification label and additionally a part which can be connected to the bars or plates of the reinforcement in such a way that at least one identification label projects from the connectable part. The label has two differentiated zones: an inner zone adjacent to the connectable part and another outer zone, located further from said part. The inner zone of the identification label may comprise a color mark with a length equal to the length of the side mortar coating required when the reinforcement is embedded in the bed joint of a wall. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250747 | Electric fireplace and flame simulator thereof - A flame simulator of an electric fireplace, including: a light source ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140250748 | POLE SIGN ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A pole sign system having a pole, a sign, and a pole clamp attachment assembly that includes a perforated square tubing attached to a back surface of the sign, a cable configured to be wrapped around the pole and having first and second ends, and a pair of teethed clamps on each end of the cable, each clamp configured to be attached to the square tubing on the sign and adjustably tightened to the cable and the pole. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250749 | SHELF-TYPE DISPLAY MODULE - A shelf-type display module includes a carrier tray assembly including a carrier tray having a top, a bottom, a plurality of tracks and at least one light. The plurality of tracks protrude from the top of the carrier tray and the at least one light is mounted to the bottom of the carrier tray. An insert tray includes a main body having components for holding products for display and components for mating with the plurality of tracks on the carrier tray. The components of the main body that mate with the plurality of tracks on the carrier tray slide along the plurality of tracks from a right side to a left side of the carrier tray or from the left side to the right side of the carrier tray. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250750 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING AMMUNITION SUPPLY IN A MAGAZINE - A magazine is disclosed including a storage tube and a biasing member positioned within the storage tube. A strip engages the follower and extends toward a distal end of the storage tube. A display member is coupled to the strip and is viewable through the storage tube. The display member displays a state of the strip. The strip may be coupled to the follower and wrap around an axle or spool engaging an axle. The display member may be a window such that a portion of the strip around the axle is viewable. The strip may include visual indicators that are visible through the window and indicate a number of rounds within the magazine. A switch may be selectively activated to illuminate a portion of the strip viewable through the window. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250751 | SHOTGUN AMMUNITION CONVERSION SYSTEM - A shotgun ammunition conversion system has a detachable magazine well having a sleeve defining a rectangular passage adapted to removably receive an ammunition magazine, a boss extending forward of the sleeve and at a level above at least a portion of the sleeve, the boss being adapted to be received in the rear aperture of the magazine tube, and a tang extending rearward of the sleeve and defining a tang aperture operable to receive a fastener associated with a shotgun frame to secure the magazine well to the shotgun with the sleeve proximate and aligned with the loading port when the boss is received in the rear aperture of the magazine tube. The boss may have a lower cylindrical surface portion operable to contact a lower portion of the magazine tube adjacent to the rear aperture. The boss may be a cylindrical body. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250752 | FIREARM MAGAZINE - A magazine for a firearm may include a cavity that is shaped to prevent the tip of the bullets in the cartridges from contacting the magazine when the firearm recoils. The magazine may also be configured so that the cartridges in the magazine exit the cavity at least approximately in the center of the magazine. The magazine may be configured to include a biasing mechanism that pushes the cartridges upward in the cavity. The biasing mechanism may be configured to allow the magazine to be compact, simple, and reliable. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250753 | ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR FIREARMS - An electronic safety and control device for firearms, applicable to guns or rifles has an electronic board with a microchip of wireless communication with a computerized remote control center, and with a GPS location system. An electronic locking/unlocking system is associated with the safety lock and the hammer of the weapon linked to the electronic board and rechargeable battery. The control center automatically causes the activation or not of an of the elements on the device. Also, the device optionally includes, linked to the electronic board, a deactivation system, for example consisting of a micro-primer built next to the hammer, main micro-camera in the rear of the weapon, a secondary micro-camera on the front, and/or a microphone and speaker, | 2014-09-11 |
20140250754 | Ergonomic handgun, pistol, revolver - This invention pertains to, but is not limited to handguns and non-lethal weapons, and could include hand-held tools and other devices. The ERGONOMIC HANDGUN concealed handgun frame modification allows more discreet carry of firearms by conforming to human body contours. These firearms can include, but are not limited to semi-autos, revolvers, single shot, derringers and other types of non-lethal weapons or any tool, apparatus or device carried on a person, whether in a holster, pouch, pocket or other means of holding the device in a secure manner, whether concealed or visible. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250755 | Firearm Grip Sleeve With Retention Feature - A firearm grip sleeve with retention feature has a body including a central bore and a meeting element. The mating element is connected to a mating feature on the frame of a firearm. The mating element is connected to a mating feature on the frame of a firearm. The mating element prevents undesirable movement of the body with respect to the firearm while the mating feature is connected to the mating element. The mating element may prevent axial movement and upward longitudinal movement of the body. The firearm may include a removable back strap insert. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250756 | RECOIL REDUCTION FIREARM STOCK ASSEMBLY - A recoil reduction stock assembly for a shoulder-fired firearm is described that includes a rear stock section housing a recoil reduction mechanism attachable to firearms with different receiver rear faces by using a front stock section having a rear face attachable to the rear stock section front face and a front face attachable to the rear face of the receiver. The assembly may include one rear stock section housing the recoil reduction mechanism and a plurality of front stock sections, each front stock section having the same rear face profile, but different front face profiles conforming to different receiver rear faces. The recoil reduction mechanism includes a compressible spring and a plunger, whereby recoil of said firearm compresses the spring against the plunger to absorb recoil. The assembly may also include a cheek rest slidably attached over a part of the rear stock section and attached to the recoil mechanism. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250757 | SIGHTING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A FIREARM THAT DISCHARGES AMMUNITION HAVING MULTIPLE PROJECTILES - A weapon system comprises a firearm configured for discharging ammunition having multiple projectiles and a sighting apparatus integral with the firearm. The sighting apparatus outputs a beam of light having a generally round shape. The sighting apparatus is oriented such that a centerline longitudinal axis of a barrel of the firearm extends through the beam of light. The sighting apparatus includes a light beam size selector for allowing a cross-sectional size of the beam of light at a fixed reference location external to the sighting apparatus to be selectively adjusted by a shooter of the firearm to a plurality of different cross-sectional sizes. | 2014-09-11 |