37th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100229371 | TUBULAR STRUCTURE FOR FIXING PARTICULATE MATTER DETECTION DEVICE - A tubular structure for fixing particulate matter detection device | 2010-09-16 |
20100229372 | METHODS FOR MEASURING A SET OF ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS IN A PLASMA - Methods using a probe apparatus configured to measure a set of electrical characteristics in a plasma include providing a chamber wall including at least a set of plasma chamber surfaces configured to be exposed to a plasma, the plasma having a set of electrical characteristics. The method includes installing a collection disk structure configured to be exposed to the plasma, wherein the collection disk structure having at least a body disposed within the chamber wall and a collection disk structure surface that is either coplanar or recessed with at least one of the set of plasma chamber surfaces and providing a conductive path configured to transmit the set of electrical characteristics from the collection disk structure to a set of transducers. The method may includes coupling a thermal grounding element with the conductive path for providing thermal grounding to at least the conductive path and may alternatively or additionally include disposing an insulation barrier configured to substantially electrically separate at least one of the collection disk and the conductive path. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229373 | Producing Stacked Lamina Elements by Combining a Cut Out and a Stacking Procedure - It is described a method for producing and stacking lamina elements in an aligned manner, in particular lamina elements for a stator of an electrical generator. The method cutting out a first lamina element from a foil, transferring the first lamina element to a container by utilizing the gravitational force, cutting out a second lamina element from the foil or from a further foil, and transferring the second lamina element to the container on top of the first lamina element by utilizing the gravitational force. It is further described a cutting machine for producing lamina elements, a container for stacking lamina elements in an aligned manner and a system for producing and stacking lamina elements in an aligned manner. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229374 | COIL MANUFACTURING METHOD AND COIL MANUFACTURING APPARATUS - A coil manufacturing method for manufacturing a wave wound coil in a substantially cylindrical shape by shaping a linear conductor with a cross-sectional shape having directionality, includes: transferring a linear wave conductor shaped in a substantially rectangular waveform, and having straight side portions extending in a wave width direction, one-side connecting portions sequentially connecting every other pair of adjacent side portions at ends on a one wave width direction side, and other-side connecting portions sequentially connecting pairs of adjacent side portions that are not connected by the one-side connecting portions at ends on an other wave width direction side; first bending the one-side and second bending the other-side connection portions so that the side portions are arranged along a coil circumferential direction, and directions of cross-sectional shapes of the side portions are in a constant direction with respect to a coil radial direction; and winding the bent wave conductor on a bobbin. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229375 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE HAVING ANTENNA CONDUCTORS - A method for manufacturing an integrated circuit device having antenna conductors is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a wafer with a plurality of integrated circuit components; forming a first antenna conductor on the surface of each integrated circuit component; forming a plurality of metal bumps above the first antenna conductor; coating an insulating layer to encapsulate the plurality of integrated circuit components and to cover the plurality of metal bumps; removing a portion of the insulating layer to expose a top portion of each metal bump; and forming a second antenna conductor on the insulating layer by screen printing. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229376 | APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING INSULATED DUCT SECTIONS - A ductmaking apparatus forms a laminate section including a sheet metal layer and a layer of insulation fastened to the sheet metal layer. The layer of insulation is severed from a moving web of insulation by pivoting slicing movement of a knife across the moving web. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229377 | IMAGE TAKING SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC-CIRCUIT-COMPONENT MOUNTING MACHINE - An image taking system including: (a) a CMOS or CCD image sensor; (b) an interest-region setter configured to set regions of interest within an image taking area of the image sensor; (c) an acquiring-condition determiner configured to determine an image-data acquiring condition required for acquiring at least two image data generated in at least two of the regions of interest; and (d) an image-data acquirer configured to acquire the at least two image data. The acquiring-condition determiner includes an exposure-time determining portion configured to determine, as the image-data acquiring conditions, at least two different exposure times required for acquiring the at least two image data generated in the at least two regions of interest. The image-data acquirer includes an exposure-time-based-image-data acquiring portion configured to acquire the at least two image data, such that the acquired at least two image data are based on the at least two different exposure times. Also disclosed is an electronic-circuit-component mounting machine that includes the image taking system. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229378 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD - A challenge to be met by the present invention is to provide an electronic component mounting apparatus and an electronic component mounting method that enable a reduction in the frequency of operation required with switching of a component type, to thus enhance productivity. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229379 | ASSEMBLY AID FOR PRINTED BOARD CONNECTORS - In order to simplify the assembly of printed board connectors, the invention proposes an assembly aid that features one or more recesses in accordance with the dimensions of the printed board connectors, wherein one or more printed board connectors to be assembled on a printed board can be inserted into said recesses. In this case, the contact spacing on the printed board corresponds with the arrangement of the printed board connectors in the assembly aid such that an exact alignment of the printed board connectors is realized. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229380 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING APPARATUS AND NOZZLE PLACEMENT HISTORY DATA MANAGEMENT METHOD - An electronic component mounting apparatus and a nozzle placement history data management method for making it possible to correctly manage nozzle placement history data and ensure data reliability are provided. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229381 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EMPLOYING SAME - An apparatus and method are disclosed that may include a contact pin; and a plurality of loops of conductive wire, coated with insulation material, disposed in proximity to the contact pin, wherein along at least one portion of the conductive wire, at least one edge of the contact pin extends through the insulation material and thereby forms conductive electrical contact with the conductive wire. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229382 | METHOD OF ATTACHING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO AN MLCC HAVING A CURVED SURFACE - A method of forming an electrical component is provided. The method comprises preparing a subassembly by electrically connecting an integrated circuit to a flexible circuit; and attaching the subassembly to a multilayer ceramic capacitor having a mounting surface with a curvature deviation exceeding 0.008 inches per inch. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229383 | WAFER LEVEL TEST PROBE CARD - A probe card for wafer level testing of a plurality of semiconductor devices simultaneously. The probe card may include a circuit board including wafer level testing circuitry, a partially flexible silicon substrate, a plurality of test probes disposed at least partially in the substrate for engaging a plurality of corresponding electrical contacts in a wafer under test, and a compressible underfill coupling the substrate to the circuit board. The probe card may be used for wafer level burn-in testing. In some embodiments, the probe card may include active test control circuitry embedded in the silicon substrate for conducting wafer level high frequency testing. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229384 | Flexible Electrode Array for Artificial Vision - An image is captured or otherwise converted into a signal in an artificial vision system. The signal is transmitted to the retina utilizing an implant. The implant consists of a polymer substrate made of a compliant material such as poly(dimethylsiloxane) or PDMS. The polymer substrate is conformable to the shape of the retina. Electrodes and conductive leads are embedded in the polymer substrate. The conductive leads and the electrodes transmit the signal representing the image to the cells in the retina. The signal representing the image stimulates cells in the retina. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229385 | Method of Processing Orifice - Disclosed herein is a method for processing an orifice capable of processing recessed portions and orifices, each having a unique hole diameter different from each other, to high positioning accuracy and in a short time. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229386 | POWDER METAL SCROLLS AND SINTER-BRAZING METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Methods of forming scroll compressor components are provided. The methods include forming at least one component of a scroll member from a powder metallurgy technique and joining the component with another distinct component via a sinter-brazing process. For example, a baseplate having a spiral scroll involute is joined to a hub via a joint interface having brazing material to form a braze joint with superior quality. At least one component is formed from a powder metal material including carbon and at least one species that reacts with or binds carbon to prevent migration during brazing of the sinter-brazing heat process. Optionally, during the powder metallurgy process, an alloy with a lower concentration of carbon is selected, which may be incorporated into a crystal structure with the species that prevents carbon migration. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229387 | MULTI-MATERIAL TURBINE ENGINE SHAFT - A turbine engine shaft comprising an end section thereof made of high temperature resistant super-alloy adapted for working in a hot section of the engine, and a remaining section of the shaft made of steel. The end section and the remaining section are directly joined together to form a single-piece shaft. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229388 | COOLING CHANNEL FORMED IN A WALL - A wall in which there is formed at least one cooling channel, said wall being cooled by cool air flowing in the channel, the channel comprising a hole and a diffusion portion, the hole opening out at one end into the inside surface of the wall, and at its other end into the diffusion portion where it forms an orifice, the diffusion portion flaring around said orifice and opening out into the outside surface of the wall, the diffusion portion having a bottom whose front end is substantially plane, sloping, and extending in front of the orifice, and also having a margin extending behind, round the sides, and in front of the orifice, said margin joining the sides of the front end. A method and an electrode for making such a cooling channel. A turbomachine blade presenting such a wall. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229389 | COMBUSTION CHAMBER COMPRISING A COOLING UNIT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID COMBUSTION CHAMBER - A method for producing a combustion chamber includes providing a combustion chamber wall; forming a plurality of milled recesses in the combustion chamber wall, along a longitudinal axis and in an area of the longitudinal axis transverse to the longitudinal axis; and forming a cooling channel having a substantially rectangular cross section and opposite web walls inside the combustion chamber wall along the longitudinal axis and configured to receive a flow a cooling medium along the longitudinal axis, wherein the plurality of milled recesses form depressions in the web walls. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229390 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NOZZLE SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DROPLET DISCHARGE HEAD - A method for manufacturing a nozzle substrate includes forming a first hollow recess in a first surface of a silicon substrate, forming a liquid-resistant protective film on the first surface of the silicon substrate including an inner wall of the first hollow recess, forming a second hollow recess in a first surface of a glass substrate, bonding the first surfaces of the silicon substrate and the glass substrate by anodic bonding, reducing a thickness of the glass substrate from a second surface until an aperture is formed in a bottom surface of the second hollow recess to form a second nozzle hole disposed on a droplet feed side, and reducing a thickness of the silicon substrate from a second surface until an aperture is formed in a bottom surface of the first hollow recess to form a first nozzle hole disposed on a droplet discharge side. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229391 | MICRO-FLUID EJECTION HEADS AND METHODS FOR BONDING SUBSTRATES TO SUPPORTS - A substantially planar micro-fluid ejection device, where the micro-fluid ejection head is hermetically sealed and bonded to a support material, and a method of bonding a silicon device, such as a micro-fluid ejection head, to a support material. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229392 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A MICRO-FLUID EJECTION HEAD STRUCTURE - A method of making a micro-fluid ejection head structure and micro-fluid ejection heads made by the method. The method includes applying a tantalum oxide layer to a surface of a fluid ejection actuator disposed on a device surface of a substrate so that the tantalum oxide layer is the topmost layer of a plurality of layers including a resistive layer, and a protective layer selected from a passivation layer, a cavitation layer, and a combination of a passivation layer and a cavitation layer. The tantalum oxide layer has a thickness (t) that satisfies an equation t=(ΒΌ*W/n), wherein W is a wavelength of radiation from a radiation source, and n is a refractive index of the tantalum oxide layer. A photoimageable layer is also applied to the substrate. The photoimageable layer is imaged with the radiation source and then developed. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229393 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING PRINTHEAD CAPPING MECHANISM - A method of assembling a gear arrangement for a capper of an inkjet printer includes the steps of: mounting a first gear assembly to the printer to cooperate with a motor gear for driving rotation of the first gear assembly, the first gear assembly including a driving gear from which a code feature protrudes, the driving gear meshed with the motor gear; engaging the printer with a jig; and mounting a second gear assembly to the printer using the jig, the second gear assembly mounted to cooperate with the first gear assembly to be rotatable therewith and to further cooperate with a capper for capping a printhead so that the rotation of the second gear assembly moves the capper out of and into capping position. The step of mounting the second gear assembly further includes a step of sliding a slider block of the holding feature about the code feature of the driving gear, whereby the code feature cooperate with the holding feature to maintain the first gear assembly at a predetermined position during the mounting of the second gear assembly. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229394 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING WICK MICROSTRUCTURES IN HEAT PIPES - The invention provides a method for fabricating wick microstructures in heat pipes, comprising the following steps: providing a flat plate and a mold with several molding holes; filling a dry powder material in the several molding holes and putting the mold to cover the flat plate so as to form an object to be sintered; sintering the object; and removing the mold to form a flat plate with wick microstructures. The wick microstructures are arranged on the flat plate in a form of microgrooves, microcylinders or any combination of them. The flat plate with wick microstructures is further processed to form a heat pipe with a characteristic shape and having two kinds of wick microstructures such that the heat transferred by the heat pipe is increased and the occurrence of dry out of the heat pipe is delayed. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229395 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RIGID INTERNAL GEAR OF WAVE GEAR DEVICE - A method for manufacturing a rigid internal gear of a wave gear device in which an internally toothed portion formed with internal teeth and a gear main body portion are joined integrally, the method including preforming an internal teeth-forming ring or disc for forming the internally toothed portion by using a first aluminum alloy powder; manufacturing a forging in which the internal teeth-forming ring or disc is placed in a forging die and is integrally formed on its outer side with the gear main body portion using a second aluminum alloy powder, the first aluminum alloy powder being harder and having higher abrasion resistance than the second aluminum alloy powder; and applying post-processing including cutting teeth to the forging. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229396 | ELECTRIC HAIR CUTTING APPLIANCE WITH COUNTER WEIGHT - A hand-held hair cutting appliance has a housing, a first cutting blade, and a second cutting blade. The first cutting blade is capable of reciprocating movement relative to the housing. A drive assembly is operatively connected to the first cutting blade for drivingly reciprocating the first cutting blade relative to the housing such that the first cutting blade is moveable in a side to side direction relative to the housing and the second cutting blade. A counter weight is adapted for reciprocating movement relative to the housing in response to reciprocating movement of the first cutting blade. The counter weight has at least one of a mass and a location relative to the first cutting blade to thereby at least partially counter-balance the reciprocating movement of the first cutting blade. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229397 | Razor - A razor is provided with a blade member | 2010-09-16 |
20100229398 | Razor Blade And Support Assembly - A razor blade and support assembly is provided which flexes in response to shaving forces near slots in the blade support. A razor cartridge includes one or more of the aforementioned razor blade and support assemblies positioned in a housing. The razor cartridge may be permanently or removably coupled to a handle to provide a shaving razor. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229399 | Fingertip Knife - A cutting tool having a retractable blade and capable of being guided using a user's finger. The cutting tool comprises a handle portion having at a first end thereof a first elongated support member, a second elongated support member, and an open region therebetween. A second end of the handle portion is operatively connected to a first end of a sleeve portion. A second end of the sleeve portion has a blade exposing region. A blade carriage is slidably disposed within the sleeve portion and along a longitudinal axis thereof, and a blade is operatively connected to the blade carriage. The blade carriage can move between an extended position and a retracted position along the longitudinal axis of the sleeve portion. When the blade carriage is in the extended position, the blade extends outside of the sleeve portion adjacent the blade exposing region. When the blade carriage is in the retracted position, at least a portion of the blade carriage extends outside of the sleeve portion into the open region and the blade is positioned within the sleeve portion. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229400 | Strap and band cutter - The strap and band cutter is specially configured to produce smoothly rounded corners on the ends of a cut band or strap when opening palletized loads and other materials secured together by straps or bands for shipping. The cutter is a manually operated shear having two elongate lever arms joined by a pivot. The arms terminate in handles at one end and cutting jaws at the other. The cutter operates in double shear, i.e., a central jaw having two cutting edges passes through the opposite jaw and its two shear faces. The jaws are specially configured to produce rounded corners on the two cut ends of the strap or band after cutting, thus greatly reducing or eliminating the chance of injury from contact with one of the ends of the cut strap. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229401 | Rotary cutter for mower | 2010-09-16 |
20100229402 | ADAPTOR FOR A LINE TRIMMER - An adaptor for a line trimmer is disclosed including a mounting for mounting the adaptor to a line trimmer; and a support for maintaining the head of the line trimmer in spaced relationship to a grassy ground surface and allowing movement of the adaptor across the ground surface to thereby mow the grass by way of the head of the line trimmer. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229403 | Cutter Head of a Manually Guided Implement - A cutter head of an implement, comprising a cutting blade rotatably drivable about an axis of rotation. The cutting blade is provided with at least two blade wings that extend along a longitudinal axis in a radial direction relative to the axis of rotation. The cutting blade is clamped between two contact or pressure pieces, at least one of which is provided with at least one radially extending dampening projection that rests against at least one of the blade wings. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229404 | ASSEMBLED FOOTPLATE FOR HAND-HELD MACHINE TOOLS - An assembled footplate for hand-held machine tools, in particular power hacksaws, has a bottom sliding plate and a cover part, which together form a housing enclosure for a connecting element. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229405 | Chain guard for a motor-driven chain saw - A chain guard for a motor-driven chain saw has a narrow casing with a front end and a back end. The casing has two parallel side walls and an upper wall and a lower wall connecting the side walls to each other. The casing is closed at the front end thereof and defines an opening at the back end. A device is provided on the casing for attaching the chain guard to the clothing of the operator, a rope, a carabiner or the like. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229406 | CHAINSAW CARVING GUIDE BAR - A chainsaw guide bar adapted for carving and shaping a workpiece. In one embodiment, a guide bar includes a mounting end, a distal cutting end, and an intermediate portion offset from the longitudinal axis defined the mounting end. The guide bar may further include an idler sprocket mechanism operable to keep the saw chain engaged with the outer peripheral edge of the guide bar. In other embodiments, the guide bar includes an axially elongated recess providing an unsupported span of chain which is movable between undeflected and deflected positions when carving a workpiece. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229407 | POWER HACKSAW WITH A FASTENING DEVICE FOR A SAW BLADE - A reciprocating saw has a locking element ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229408 | Simplifield Adhesive Sewing Pattern - The present invention relates to sewing patterns for use in producing sewn articles, whereby in the preferred embodiment of the invention the sewing pattern is customized to the users needs and is produced on self-adhesive material. The format and shape of the preferred embodiment of the invention allows the process of creating sewn garments to be shortened in time and eliminates the current difficulties in creating sewn garments. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229409 | Surveying system - The present invention relates to a surveying system, comprising a rotary laser irradiation device | 2010-09-16 |
20100229410 | REMOTE LEVELING AND POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for remote leveling and positioning. An embodiment includes a leveling device assembly. Another embodiment provides a system including a leveling device assembly and a plurality of audio devices. Further embodiments provide for systems having a plurality of leveling device assemblies. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229411 | FOLDABLE MEASURING DEVICE - A foldable measuring device includes a number of segments pivotally connected together with pivot axles, one segment includes a recess and an aperture for receiving a pivot axle, the other segment includes a protrusion for engaging with the recess of the other segment and includes an orifice for receiving the pivot axle, a spring biasing member is engaged into the other segment and engaged with the pivot axle for biasing the segments toward each other, and a cover segment is attached to the other segment for covering and shielding and protecting the spring biasing member, and for preventing the spring biasing member from being exposed and damaged by the other segment. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229412 | General Measuring System With Infant Measuring Apparatus - This Invention provides for a color-coded infant measuring apparatus ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229413 | Measuring device for the determination of several parameters during the production of total dental prostheses - The invention relates to a measuring device of flexible material for the determination of parameters for the production of dental prostheses which combines different functions, including protractor, spacing template, ruler and an option of utilizing a compass-formed modulus shear measuring module to facilitate shearing. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229414 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING AND CHECKING INTERNAL DIMENSIONS OF MECHANICAL PIECES - A plug gauge ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229415 | POST SLEEVE POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A post sleeve installation device includes a standing structure, a structure coupled to the standing structure and configured to support a post sleeve below the standing structure, and a mechanism configured to enable selective translation of the support structure in three axes and rotation around a vertical axis. Locks are provided to lock the post sleeve at a selected position and orientation relative to the standing structure. A beam extending from one installation device to another measures or controls the relative spacing, orientation, and elevation of associated post sleeves, and related data is collected for off-site manufacture of fence panels. Additionally, a repository is provided, to which the data is transmitted for retention, and from which the data can be retrieved for manufacture of replacement fence panels. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229416 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - Provided is a substrate processing apparatus that can decrease the time necessary for cooling a processed wafer for improving the throughput. The substrate processing apparatus comprises: a process chamber configured to process a substrate; a substrate supporter configured to support the substrate and load the substrate into the process chamber; a transfer mechanism configured to carry the substrate to the substrate supporter; and a non-sealing type shield part installed between the substrate supporter and the transfer mechanism. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229417 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CURING COATED FILM AND OPTICAL FILM - The present invention provides a method of curing a coated film which includes irradiating an active ray by a plurality of active ray irradiation devices, wherein the coated film is composed of an active ray-curable resin formed on a surface of a running band-shaped flexible support, including the step of: maintaining the coated film in a deoxidized atmosphere during a period in which the flexible support irradiated with an active ray by the at least one active ray irradiation device is transferred to the active ray irradiation device in a subsequent step. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229418 | Control Method of Dryer - The present invention relates to a controlling method of a dryer for preventing spontaneous combustion, which can substantially enhance user's safety. The controlling method of a dryer includes: loading laundry in the dryer; locking a door of the dryer; performing drying for the laundry; and determining whether there is malfunction in the dryer. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229419 | System and Process for Throughdrying Tissue Products - A system and process for producing tissue webs is disclosed. The tissue webs are formed from an aqueous suspension of fibers and dried using a through-air dryer. During formation of the web, the web is transferred from a transfer fabric to a throughdrying fabric and then conveyed around a drying cylinder of a through-air dryer. In accordance with the present invention, a pressurized roll emits a gaseous stream through a pressurized zone that pushes and transfers a wet web from a transfer fabric to the throughdrying fabric. The amount of pressure used during the transfer can vary depending upon the particular application and may be used to control the bulk of the web. By using a pressurized transfer roll, the amount the throughdrying fabric is wrapped around the drying cylinder of the through-air dryer can be maximized for increasing the efficiency of the system and the process. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229420 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING HEATED AIR DRYING - An apparatus, system and method of controlling heated air drying of product. Exhaust temperature is measured during drying and compared to a target or ideal exhaust temperature function or reference. The exhaust temperature function or reference is correlated to a target or ideal drying rate for the product. Drying factors are adjusted to compensate for variance between measured exhaust temperature and the target or ideal exhaust temperature function to influence actual exhaust temperature to follow the target or ideal exhaust temperature function during drying. Drying factors such as inlet air temperature and drying pressure can be controlled manually or automatically by the comparison to promote efficient and controlled drying. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229421 | Retrofit Grain Dryer Moisture Controller - A retrofit turner and sensor unit includes, on its upper portion, a grain turner for moving grain from a central portion in the grain pathway to a defined outer space for measurement. On its lower portion, the retrofit unit includes a moisture sensor and a temperature sensor provided in a plate configuration in line with the outer wall of the grain dryer for sensing moisture and temperature of grain in the defined space. In the preferred configuration, the plate sensor includes redundancies, and is mounted on a hinged door. The retrofit unit is easily installed into an existing grain dryer with columns and continuous flow capabilities, and electrically connected with a controller/processor and a motor for metering rolls which determine grain speed through the dryer. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229422 | CUSTOMISED SHOE AND INSOLE, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING SHAPE OF A FOOT AND FOR MAKING A SHOE OR INSOLE - A method and kit of parts for measuring the comfortable shape of a foot for a person. The kit comprises front and rear platforms of adjustable height and a supporting surface for accommodating the plantar surface of a foot extending between said platforms. The aforementioned components can be adjusted to various settings with a view to determining a comfortable plantar foot shape. The foot shape can then be captured by scanning with an optical or mechanical probe or scanner. A method of making a customized shoe and shoe last on basis of the captured foot shape is also disclosed. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229423 | SHOE INSOLE - A shoe insole is injection molded from composite materials, the composite materials includes 62%-80% by weight of nylon and 20%-38% by weight of short fiber material. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229424 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FOOTWEAR - Described are embodiments of multi-functional footwear. In one example, an article of footwear includes a climbing arch configured to receive at least a portion of a climbing surface. The climbing arch also includes a plurality of engagement members extending from the arch and configured to engage a climbing surface. The article of footwear may also include a protective plate, a plurality of outwardly extending protrusions that form a receiving area configured to receive a portion of a second body, a drainage system configured to drain liquid from within the article of footwear, and/or an anti-rope burn upper. The described, multi-functional footwear may be designed with significantly less mass than known footwear. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229425 | SKI-BOOT - A ski-boot comprising an outer rigid shell, to receive the user's foot, and a rigid bootleg, shaped to wrap round the user's ankle, is hinged on the top part of the shell in order to be able to swing about a first reference axis that locally substantially coincides with the articulation axis of the user's ankle; the shell having a front half-shell and a rear half-shell rigidly fixed to one another; the front half-shell having a substantially ogival shape for covering the user's toe substantially up to the beginning of the plantar arch area of the foot and being made of at least one plastic polymer by injection moulding; the rear half-shell being designed to completely cover the remaining part of the foot, starting substantially from the plantar arch area of the foot and being made of a composite material containing fibres embedded in a resin matrix. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229426 | Pair of athletic shoes with asymmetric support between the uppers of the pair - A pair of shoes is provided that includes a left and a right shoe. The left shoe includes an upper having a left forefoot portion, the left forefoot portion having a lateral side with a portion thereof made of a first material and a medial side with a portion thereof made of a second material. The right shoe includes an upper having a right forefoot, the right forefoot having a medial side with a portion thereof made of the first material and a lateral side with a portion thereof made of the second material, wherein one of the first material and the second material provides more support than the other. The more supportive first material can include a polyurethane, such as TPU, a non-stretch synthetic material, or ceraprene. The second, less supportable material can be a light weight breathable mesh. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229427 | CLEATED ATHLETIC SHOE WITH CUSHION STRUCTURES - A cleated shoe is presented which provides cushion support and lateral stability in a lightweight construction. The shoe includes a lower and an upper. The lower may include a primary midsole, cushion elements, and an outsole. A cleat may be connected to the outsole. At least one cushion may be located between the primary midsole and outsole. Various embodiments of cushions are presented and may be consistent with specific types of shoes associated with various types of activities such as football, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, or golf. The lower may be consistent with approaches to remediate a wearer's pronation or supination. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229428 | FOOTWEAR WITH RETRACTABLE SPIKES - A shoe and an apparatus for selectively extending spikes from the bottom of a shoe. The shoe has a sole having a longitudinal direction a plurality of spike apertures. The apparatus comprises a plurality of spike assemblies, each being locatable within one of the spike apertures an elongate member extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the shoe and a cyclically alternating positioner for moving the elongate member between the first and second positions. The positioner including an actuating button. Depressing the actuating button a first time causes the positioner to move the elongate member to a first position whereat the spikes are extended from the sole. Depressing the actuating button a second time causes the positioner to move the elongate member to the second position whereat the spikes are retracted into the sole. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229429 | BOOT - The invention relates to a boot ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229430 | Climate Configurable Sole and Shoe - Disclosed are articles of footwear and soles therefor, in particular sports shoe soles that include openings for ventilation and vapor exchange. The soles include an insole layer with a plurality of first openings, a support layer with a plurality of second openings that partially overlap the plurality of first openings, and an outsole layer with at least one third opening that at least partially overlaps the plurality of second openings to provide fluidic communications through the sole from an interior of the shoe to an exterior of the shoe. A substantial portion of the plurality of first openings in the insole are interconnected to provide a path for diffusion. The shoes and soles can include a cushioning layer, a tread layer, a breathable membrane, and additional support elements. In addition, the shoes can be used with climate control socks to further enhance the climate control properties of the shoes. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229431 | TWO-STAGE SNOW PLOW - A snow plow includes a primary moldboard and auxiliary plow positioned behind the primary moldboard. The snow plow may be a one-way or reversible snow plow. In the later case, the primary moldboard and auxiliary plow are attached to a drive frame that is rotatable about a frame. The frame is secured to the front of a vehicle by a frame and bracket, and controlled by hydraulic mechanisms. The auxiliary plow is operated independently of the moldboard by a pair of hydraulic cylinders and includes tines or a resilient blade for clearing snow and ice that is not taken up by the primary moldboard. The device also includes a mechanism whereby the scraping edge of the secondary plow follows the same path as the scraping edge of moldboard by sliding movement of the secondary plow relative to the drive frame, and the blade of the auxiliary plow may be formed by tines or a resilient blade. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229432 | SNOW PLOW HAVING LIMITING MEMBER - A snow plow for attachment to a vehicle, the snow plow including a mounting apparatus having a mounting frame, the mounting frame including at least one mounting upright. The snow plow further including a plow blade having a retention apparatus constructed and arranged to slidlingly and disengageably secure the plow blade to the mounting upright(s) when the plow blade is in a working orientation. The mounting upright includes a limiting member that limits upward movement of the retention member when the plow blade is in a working orientation such that the retention member is secured on the mounting upright. The preferred snow plow may also include an attachment member located on the mounting apparatus, wherein the plow blade retention member may be removably secured within the attachment member when the plow blade is in a non-working orientation. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229433 | MOUNTING PIN ASSEMBLY FOR AN EXCAVATOR WEAR MEMBER - A mounting pin assembly having a retaining member which includes a locating surface and a boss extending from the locating surface. The mounting pin assembly also has a locating member slidably mountable upon the locating surface of the retaining member. The locating member also has an enlarged portion defined by an outwardly divergent face. The mounting pin assembly also has a tensioning member extending between and coupling the boss of said retaining member and the locating member. The tensioning member is configured to cause relative contraction of the mounting pin assembly such that the locating member is drawn upon the locating surface of the retaining member towards the boss when a tensile force is applied to the tensioning member. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229434 | STEAMING DEVICE WITH A RINSING FEATURE - A steaming device ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229435 | GAME ANIMAL TAG AND METHOD OF USE - A game animal tagging apparatus includes a substantially transparent flexible plastic strip having a front side, a back side, and predetermined dimensions, with a pocket member disposed on a portion of the front side. The plastic strip has at least one wing portion and an adhesive covers at least 20 percent of the front side of the plastic strip, and a removable protective member covers at least all of the adhesive. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229436 | Color-coded gas cylinder collar - A gas cylinder collar is provided comprising a planar collar having a through-hole generally centrally positioned in the collar, the collar having opposing surfaces, one of the surfaces being comprised of at least one pre-selected indicia color, and the opposing surface being comprised of a different pre-selected indicia color, the respective indicia colors on one of the opposing surfaces being indicative of one or more of the type of gas in the gas cylinder and/or the source of the gas, and/or the customer, while the indicia color of the opposing surface being indicative of the gas cylinder being empty. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229437 | FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR A DISPLAY BIN - An example frame assembly is configured to hold a display board relative to a bin. The assembly includes a frame establishing an opening and a hooked portion establishing a groove. The hooked portion is configured to extend into an interior of the bin when a portion of the bin is received within the groove. A locking feature is configured to engage a corresponding locking feature. A display board is held relative to the bin when the portion of the bin is received within the groove and the locking feature engages the corresponding locking feature such that the opening provides a path for viewing the display board. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229438 | Marking kit - Disclosed are systems and kits for temporarily marking a plurality of separate objects. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229439 | Magnetic modular assembly system for picture frame that includes specialized photography sequence and method of use - A modular system of displaying and framing images that includes magnets on the frame that allows for easy assembly of individual units and the easy display on a wall or on a flat surface. Additionally, each modular unit can connect with other individual units to grow the display in many directions. In an alternate embodiment, a frame is disclosed that allows for the display of non-traditional sized items, such as panoramic photos, in a single frame, using a simple connecting design. Specialized software that detects the date a photograph was taken can also be utilized to created progressive images of the same person or place that advance with time, given the known information of the dates of creation. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229440 | SHEET MATERIAL DISPLAY APPARATUSES - Display apparatuses for displaying a sheet material, including a panel including a front face and a rear face opposite the front face, a protuberance projecting from the front face, and a cap mounted to the protuberance in a position spaced from the front face to define a gap between the cap and the front face on at least one lateral side of the protuberance, wherein the gap has a thickness substantially similar to the thickness of the sheet material to secure the sheet material within the gap when the sheet material is inserted into the gap. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229441 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN ACCESSORIZABLE FRAME SYSTEM - Systems and methods for producing an accessorizable frame system comprising a display plate, a frame plate, and an attachment, which selectively and releaseably holds the display plate away from the frame plate, are disclosed. In some cases, the attachment that connects the display plate to the frame plate includes a clip that extends from the display plate and which is configured to be received in a corresponding opening within the frame plate. In some instances, to accessorize the frame system, a user adds an aligner, a liner, a back cover, and/or any other suitable component to the frame system. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229442 | Interchangeable Art Tiles System - The present invention provides a system for readily interchanging one tile or panel or set of panels with another tile or panel or set of panels so that the tiles or panels to be layered or mounted onto each other and a user can thereby change out the color, design, style and/or size of the panels at will. The present invention includes a first panel having a front surface, a second panel having a back surface, a block attachment having a front surface and a back surface, the back surface being attached to the back surface of the second panel, and an attachment device having a first part that detachably connects to a second part. The first part of the attachment device is attached to the front surface of the first panel and the second part is either attached to the front surface of the block attachment or is defined in the front surface of the block attachment. Additional attachment devices may also be utilized. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229443 | Handgun - A handgun has at least one barrel; a cartridge chamber; a gun lock correlated with the cartridge chamber and provided with a hammer to be cocked against a spring force into a cocked position and with a trigger for releasing the hammer from the cocked position. First and second electric or electronic sensor devices are provided. The first sensor device recognizes whether the hammer is cocked. The second sensor device recognizes whether a cartridge is in the cartridge chamber. At least one light illuminates when the hammer of the gun lock is cocked; when a cartridge is inserted in the cartridge chamber; or when both of these conditions are fulfilled. A mechanical locking and unlocking device acts on the hammer. In a locking position it secures the hammer in the uncocked position. It is electrically operable by a battery and is in the locking position when currentless. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229444 | GUNSTOCK - A collapsible M16-type stock which includes a first portion coupled to the firearm buffer tube and a second portion abutting the user's shoulder, with a recoil mitigation mechanism disposed between the two portions, so as to mitigate the recoil caused by the firearm. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229445 | MODULAR RIFLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In embodiments, a modular rifle includes a lower receiver assembly, an upper receiver, and a coupling mechanism. The lower receiver assembly that can be separated into a lower receiver portion and a magazine well portion. The coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple the portions of the lower receiver assembly together. The coupling mechanism including an aperture and a pin that can be moved into and out of the aperture. The upper receiver is releasably coupled to the lower receiver assembly. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229446 | BREAK-ACTION FIREARM AND TRIGGER MECHANISM - A firearm having a frame and a barrel pivotally mounted to the frame, and further including a locking block pivotally mounted to the frame and movable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the locking block engages the barrel to prevent pivotal motion thereof; and a trigger mechanism for a firearm having a neutral center of gravity, the trigger member having a geometry that results in an equal and/or symmetric distribution of its mass relative to the pivot point of the trigger, wherein impact caused by dropping the firearm will result in substantially equal application of forces on opposed sides of the trigger member, thereby reducing the likelihood of unintended discharge of the firearm. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229447 | TRIGGER MECHANISM FOR HAND FIREARMS - The invention concerns a trigger mechanism for hand firearms, in particular pistols, with a striking lever ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100229448 | REMOVABLE FOREGRIP WITH LASER SIGHT - A sight assembly removably attachable to a firearm includes a foregrip, a quantum cascade laser disposed within the foregrip, and a power source operably connected to the quantum cascade laser. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229449 | RAIL CLAMP MOUNT - A rail clamp mount that may be quickly and easily firmly secured to a rail, such as a rail carried by a gun, and that may be quickly and easily released from the rail. A preferred embodiment comprises a mount base including a first rail-engaging surface; a generally U-shaped, somewhat elastic clamping member carried by the mount base and including two second rail-engaging surfaces at the ends of the legs of the U, and a third second rail-engaging surface at the end of the center section of the clamping member between the legs of the U, the second rail-engaging surfaces being opposed to and transversely spaced from the first rail-engaging surface; a cam mechanism mounting the clamping member to the mount base for imparting transverse movement to the clamping member when actuated; and an actuator for the cam mechanism including a throw handle. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229450 | QUICK RELEASE WEAPON MOUNT AND ACCESSORIES FOR USE THEREWITH - A quick release weapon mount is provided, the mount comprising a housing member having a base and a means for attaching an accessory, and at least one clamp. The clamp comprising one or more slideably engaged translational members, wherein the translational members are adapted for slideable translational-movement. The means for attaching an accessory can include a lumen, a clamping band, a toggle clamp, a spring clip, a latch or other attachment means. An additional translational clamp can be included to lock an accessory in a fixed axial position on the mount. The mount can further include a supplemental accessory rail for modular construction of several accessories and a safety mechanism for preventing premature release of the mount. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229451 | Rifle scope with a low-light visible element - Rifle scopes with low-light visible elements include a scope body, a movable optical element defining an optical axis enclosed by the scope body, a turret operably connected to the optical element for adjusting the optical axis, and a low-light visible element attached to the turret such that the rotational position of the turret can be determined by viewing the low-light visible element. A tactile indicator may be attached to the turret such that the rotational position of the turret can be determined by touch. A plurality of indicia may be attached to the perimeter of the turret such that the rotational position of the turret can be determined by viewing the indicia. At least one of the indicia may be visible in low-light conditions. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229452 | FIREARM SYSTEM HAVING CAMERA UNIT WITH ADJUSTABLE OPTICAL AXIS - A firearm system having a camera unit with an adjustable optical axis includes a firing device having a muzzle and a light beam projection unit adjusted to an axis of the muzzle and projecting a light beam, a camera unit arranged at a side of the firing device, and an optical axis adjustment unit supporting the camera unit and rotating the camera unit around at least one of a first rotation axis and a second rotation axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis to adjust the optical axis of the camera unit to the light beam of the light beam projection unit on an image obtained by the camera unit. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229453 | JIG HEAD WITH A RATTLE - A jig used for fishing includes a jig head having a rattle positioned within a housing. The rattle includes a perforated case with a ringer inside the case. The ringer contacts the interior of the case and produces sound as the jig head moves. The case is enveloped in a wrap, and a hook for catching fish protrudes from the housing. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229454 | RATTLING WEIGHT FOR FISHING BAITS - A rattle is intended to be used with a fishing bait. The rattle includes a perforated case with a ringer inside the case. The ringer contacts the interior of the case and produces sound as the fishing bait moves. The case is enveloped in a wrap. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229455 | Surf Fishing Rig - An apparatus provides a fishing rig designed for improved performance in bottom fishing applications such as surf fishing. This fishing rig includes a hoop attached to the top of a sinker. The rig line is attached at its bottom end to the hoop, and a hook-shaped member is attached to the rig line above the hoop. Above the hook-shaped member, one or more fish hooks are attached to the rig line, and a swivel is attached at the top end of the rig line. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229456 | Colored Yarn Object, Process for Producing the Same, and Fishing Line - A yarn object which, even though made of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, can be satisfactorily prevented from color fading caused by contact with other objects or the like, can be produced easily at low cast, and can maintain high strength. The yarn object is colored with a colorant. The yarn object includes a core yarn | 2010-09-16 |
20100229457 | Fish magnet portable FAD (Fish Aggregating Device) - A panel of fabric, 40 sq. ft. or more in size, held in shape by a floating collapsible frame that is easily and quickly assembled and disassembled, for the purpose of aggregating free-swimming gamefish into the immediate area of the invention. The invention collapses into a very small package, so that one or more can be easily stored and transported on a boat. The device also incorporates a chum bag underneath to enhance the fish attracting properties by first attracting bait. It is designed to be free-floating or attached to a drifting or anchored boat, thereby bringing gamefish within casting distance. No existing FAD is portable and compact, as they are pre-assembled or made for permanent deployment. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229458 | Apparatus and Method of Mosquito Control - A mosquito control trap taking advantage of the normal stages of development for a mosquito. The trap including stagnant water trapped within a container by a weeping platform floating on top of the water. A series of holes in the weeping platform provide exposure of the water to form brood cups in which female mosquitoes lay eggs. In order to develop through the larva and pupa stage the developing insects must enter the larger reservoir of stagnant water, since there is insufficient room in the brood cups. However, the holes are too small to permit escape of the adult mosquito, thus preventing any of the eggs from developing. This device provides a means for controlling mosquitoes without the use of pesticides and is especially suitable for use in lesser developing countries. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229459 | DEVICES FOR TRAPPING INSECTS - The present invention discloses trapping devices for biting (e.g. mosquitoes, sand flies, black flies, and biting midges) and nuisance flies (e.g. houseflies, filth flies, and fruit flies). The outdoor solution for biting flies includes a solar panel, a housing, a bag, and a ventilator located in the housing. The ventilator creates a capture zone having an airflow toward the bag. A CO2 generator, chemical attractants, a heat source, and a UV light attract mosquitoes to the capture zone. The chemical attractants are released continuously, the CO2 is released in pulses, and the ventilator and UV are operated in independent programmable intervals. The device is efficient in energy consumption and CO2 production. Other trapping devices are disclosed having a combination of insect-attracting mechanisms including a ventilator. Novel insect zappers including a ventilator are disclosed as well. Indoor and outdoor solutions for insects including biting and nuisance flies. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229460 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE BATCH PREPARATION OF BIODIESEL - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for the batch preparation of esters of fatty acids obtained from biological sources. In particular, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for the batch preparation of methyl esters of fatty acids obtained from waste oil or animal fats for use as biodiesel. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229461 | COATING FOR AND METHOD OF TESTING LANDSCAPING MATERIAL - A coating is provided for a landscaping material, comprising a hybrid network of high functionality structured oligomeric siloxane and a polyalkylene glycol coupled with a co-product of monopropylene glycol and propylene oxide. The coating may be coupled with a pigmented colorant and be further mixed with a water-based carrier. The coating is contemplated to increase the efficiency of the mulch as compared to plain mulch material and other coating materials. A testing apparatus, including a retention basin and water measuring basin, are also defined as a means to determine the efficiency of the mulch material and its corresponding coating. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229462 | Degradable and Compostable Plastic Films for Agriculture - A method is taught for increase crop yield and weight per acre comprising the steps of providing a degradable mulch film, then laying the degradable mulch film over a cleared field, and covering a portion of the degradable mulch film with soil. The mulch film is made up a below ground degradable film (B) an above ground degradable film (A), film B is co-extruded with film A and another film B to have a BAB structure where the films B and film A have a single layer feel. Film B is a plastic resin treated with an acid and having an additive that supplies a source of oxygen, and a metal stearate. Film A is a plastic resin an additive for aiding decomposition and an additive to retard decomposition. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229463 | Vine Crop Supporting System - Vine plants are layered along a row of vine plants supported in growing media in a vine crop by a vine planet supporting system suspended from an overhead building structure locating the vine crop therein. The system includes a track extending in a longitudinal direction along the row of vine plants spaced above the growing media. A spool body supporting a string wound thereon is associated with each vine plant to support the vine plant extending along the string. A carrier body slidable along the track supports each spool body on the track. The spool bodies are coupled to the track such that the spool bodies are each arranged to unwind the string therefrom responsive to displacement of the spool body with the respective carrier body in the direction of the row of vine plants. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229464 | Moisture absorbing and water transferring self watering structured stackable plant containers - A moisture absorbing and water transferring self watering structured planters, including a plurality of a tapering plant pots, capable of mounting one upon another in a staggered fashion, to provide a series of stacked planters, a bottom planter shaped to provide for its accommodations upon a deck rail, or the bottom planter may locate within a tray, even one that contains casters, to provide freedom for movement upon a patio, deck, or other floor. Contained within each of the stackable containers, and also within the bottom planter, is an elevated base, containing perforations, and a series of downwardly depending slotted wells, the latter into which potting soil may locate, for submerging into any water contained within water reservoirs provided within the bottom of each container, or bottom planter, to achieve migration of water upwardly into the potting soil, for irrigation and moisturization of the root system of any planted vegetation. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229465 | Processed rice hull material as germination and plant growth medium - A medium based on rice hull material useful as support for germination and plant growth has been developed. Such material which is effectively devoid of allelopathic substances can be used alone or as an additive. Following, it provides a basis for non-soil germination and plant growth media which are a light material and non-expensive. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229466 | OXYGEN REMOVAL - A process for reducing free oxygen in a gaseous nitrogen stream comprises the steps of
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20100229467 | PHYSICAL SECURITY BARRIER - A crash barrier apparatus for a structure opening that is closable with a movable door, the door being constructed and arranged with a security structure to close off the structure opening. The specific security structure of the referenced crash barrier apparatus includes, in one embodiment, a first support that is anchored to a first base surface, a second support that is anchored to a second base surface, and a beam received by the supports. In other embodiments, cable arrangements are used. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229468 | RETRACTABLE SCREEN SYSTEM PROVIDING A POSITIONING FORCE FOR A MOVABLE SASH - A door with a moveable window sash and a method of operating the same. The door includes vertical jambs with vertical channels. A window sash is movable in the vertical channels. A retractable screen assembly is attached to the door. The retractable screen assembly includes a roller, a flexible screen attached at a first end to the roller and at a second end to the movable window sash, and a biasing mechanism adapted to apply a continuous torque to the roller. The torque generates a positioning force on the window sash equal to at least 50% of the force of gravity acting on a window sash, such that the window sash can be positioned at an infinite number of locations along the vertical channels. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229469 | OPENING/CLOSING UNIT AND OPENING/CLOSING UNIT FOR VEHICLE WINDOWS - In a structure including rotary gears spaced apart from each other in a radial direction, and chains which are placed to face each other, engage individually with the respective rotary gears and move in an interlocking manner, have flexible chain sections and flexure preventing sections which project from the chain sections and come into engagement with each other at a point located on one end side with respect to an engaged portion where the chains engage with the rotary gears, and are attached at their one ends to a sliding body such as a window glass, the flexure preventing sections are brought into engagement with each other to prevent the chains from flexing in separating directions and join them together to make one end side of the chains a non-flexible portion in the form of an angular bar. | 2010-09-16 |
20100229470 | VEHICLE DOOR - A vehicle door comprises an outer module ( | 2010-09-16 |