43rd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110260452 | POWER SUPPLY SOURCE SWITCHING APPARATUS FOR HYBRID ENGINE GENERATOR - Usability is improved and noise and fuel consumption are lowered by preventing stopping of a generator output. A hybrid power generator | 2011-10-27 |
20110260453 | GENERATOR UTILIZING FLUID-INDUCED OSCILLATIONS - An electrical generator including a magnetic field generator and at least one energy converter for converting energy present in fluid flows into vibrations or oscillations. The converter includes a flexible membrane having at least two fixed ends. The membrane vibrates when subject to a fluid flow. One of the electrical conductor and the magnetic field generator is attached to the membrane and configured to move with the membrane. The vibration of the membrane caused by the fluid flow causes a relative movement between the electrical conductor and the applied magnetic field. The relative movement causes a change in the strength of the magnetic field applied to the electrical conductor, and the change in the strength of the magnetic field applied to the electrical conductor induces a current flowing in the conductor. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260454 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A DOUBLE-FED ASYNCHRONOUS MACHINE - The invention relates to a device and method for controlling a double-fed asynchronous machine ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110260455 | VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE - A vertical axis wind turbine includes an upstanding support structure, a plurality of generators disposed on the support structure, a central shaft in rotatable communication with the generators and positioned along a central axis of the vertical-axis wind turbine, a plurality of struts extending from the central shaft, and a plurality of blades, each blade positioned at an end of a corresponding strut and oriented substantially vertically. The vertical axis wind turbine optionally includes strut ailerons, blade extension elements, or blade ailerons to increase the efficiency and duty cycle of the wind turbine. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260456 | HYDRO UNIT RETROFIT AND METHOD OF PERFORMING SAME - A turbine replacement unit for replacement of at least one double runner horizontal submersible installation for a hydroelectric plant including at least one submerged coupling and at least one submerged bearing supported by a submerged bearing pedestal in which each of the two runners discharge a flow into a common draft tube. The replacement unit includes a single runner positioned to replace each of the two runners, the single runner receiving a flow and discharging the flow into the existing common draft tube. A dry pit assembly is positioned to surround the submerged pedestal and define an air space around the submerged pedestal and an oil-flooded bearing is positioned on the pedestal to replace the submerged bearing. A shaft supports the runner for rotation and is at least partially supported for rotation by the oil-flooded bearing. A generator is coupled to the shaft and is operable to produce an electrical power in response to rotation of the shaft. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260457 | Downhole Axial Flux Generator - What is claimed is a downhole tool string component comprising a generator. The generator may comprise a toroidal stator comprising an interior channel formed between inward extending stator poles. A coil of wire is disposed within the interior channel, and a plurality of magnets are rotatably disposed proximate each pole. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260458 | TUBULAR TURBINE GENERATOR UNIT - The invention concerns a tubular turbine generator unit including
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20110260459 | Method and apparatus for creating internal directional underwater falls and generating electrical energy therefrom - Creation of internal underwater falls and generation of electrical energy therefrom includes providing a hollow tank having a substantially vertical axis; locating a rotatable turbine in an interior of said tank and orienting said rotatable turbine so that its axis of rotation is an axis selected from consisting of a vertical axis of rotation and a horizontal axis of rotation; providing a directional flow of water into said tank forming a directional underwater fall in said tank, and directing the underwater fall onto blades of the turbine to rotate the turbine; connecting an electrical generator with a shaft of the turbine so that the rotation of the shaft of the turbine is transmitted to the electrical generator which thereby generates electricity; and evacuating water from an interior of the tank after water passes through the turbine, so as to leave under the turbine a space sufficient for a continuous flow of water into said tank, formation of the underwater fall into said tank, and flow of water out of said tank. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260460 | Method and apparatus for generating electrical energy from underwater falls - Electrical energy is generating by submerging a tank in a body of water so that its water inlet is located under a water surface and covered by water and water flows into an interior of the tank, evacuating water from the tank by an evacuating element through a water outlet of the tank to maintain in the interior of the tank a space for flowing water through the inlet into the interior of the tank, arranging a converting element which convert energy of the water flowing into the interior of the tank into an electrical energy, and arranging the evacuating element so that its discharge is located below the outlet of the tank and above the water surface. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260461 | ROTOR TURNING DEVICE FOR WIND TURBINE GENERATOR AND ROTOR TURNING METHOD - A rotor turning device for a wind turbine generator which can be used without having to modify the existing wind turbine generator, and a method for turning the rotor. A rotor turning device comprises, on the inner periphery, a first member acting as a fixing member for fixing to a coupling hub, and on the outer periphery, a second member acting as an operating member to which operational force for rotating a rotation axis of the wind turbine generator is inputted. A pair of the first members embracingly fixes to the coupling hub of a coupling, while the second member attaches to the pair of first members to form a handle-like shape. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260462 | Planform Configuration for Stability of a Powered Kite and a System and Method for Use of Same - A system and method of power generation, wind based flight, and take off and landing using a tethered kite with a raised tail mounted rearward of the main wing or wings. The tail may be fully rotatable and may be adapted to rotate more than 90 degrees from its nominal position during a traditional flight paradigm. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260463 | VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE - A vertical axis wind turbine includes an upstanding support structure, a plurality of generators disposed on the support structure, a central shaft in rotatable communication with the generators and positioned along a central axis of the vertical-axis wind turbine, a plurality of struts extending from the central shaft, and a plurality of blades, each blade positioned at an end of a corresponding strut and oriented substantially vertically. The vertical axis wind turbine optionally includes strut ailerons, blade extension elements, or blade ailerons to increase the efficiency and duty cycle of the wind turbine. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260464 | POWER INCREASING POLE-LIKE ARRANGEMENT FOR AIR TURBINE - A pole-like arrangement includes an air turbine and a generator. An air conduit extends through the interior of the pole, the conduit having a mouth, and the air turbine is arranged at the top of the pole and in the air outflow from the mouth of the conduit. With such arrangement, a single turbine may benefit both from direct wind flow and from wind flow emanating from the air conduits. The pole includes inlets on the sides of the pole that gathers wind flow. The air turbine may include a wind collector with a wider inlet directed towards the turbine and an outlet that via a reunion pipe generates an air flow at the mouth of the air conduit directed towards the turbine. The air turbine may be a double rotor including a front and a rear rotor with equal number of rotor blades, where the rotors are shifted with respect to each other essentially half the angle between adjoining rotor blades. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260465 | WIND TURBINE - According to the present invention is provided a wind turbine connected to a utility grid, said wind turbine comprising a nacelle, at least one transformer for feeding generated power to the utility grid, and a flexible suspension arrangement connected to a load carrying structure of the nacelle and suspending said transformer above a floor level of the nacelle. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260466 | PERMANENT MAGNET TYPE ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE - For providing a permanent magnet type rotary electric machine that can reduce magnetic fluxes concentrated to one side in rotating direction on a magnetic pole circumferential face that causes torque ripple as well as ensure the mechanical strength, in the present invention, an outer circumference of respective magnetic poles is formed in a circular arc having a same curvature as well as the magnetic pole center axes of the respective magnetic poles are displaced with respect to the rotation center of a rotor so that an air gap between a stator and the respective magnetic pole outer circumferences at one side in the rotating direction is widened in comparison with the air gap at the other side. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260467 | RING GENERATOR - A ring generator of a wind power installation is provided comprising a stator having a peripherally extending stator ring for receiving stator windings and a rotor mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation relative to the stator, wherein the stator ring has cooling passages for cooling the stator by an air flow. A ring generator of a wind power installation is also provided having a stator, a peripherally extending stator ring for receiving stator windings, a rotor mounted rotatably relative to the stator and a stator bell connected to the stator ring for providing a pressure chamber with an increased or reduced pressure for providing an air flow through and/or along the stator and/or rotor for cooling the ring generator, wherein the stator bell has at least one fan opening provided with a fan. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260468 | ENGINE ELECTRICAL GENERATOR COOLING DEVICE AND METHOD - A rotor for an electrical generator is disclosed, including a rotor body having a circular portion and a cylindrical portion coaxial with the circular portion. A generally cylindrical recess is defined by the cylindrical portion and the first side of the circular portion for receiving a stator. At least one first wall is at least partially spaced apart from the first side of the circular portion, defining at least one chamber therebetween. The chamber has an inlet. An aperture in the at least one first wall defines an outlet of the at least one chamber. At least one second wall extends outwardly from the first side of the circular portion. The at least one second wall has an end portion adjacent to the inlet of the at least one chamber. An internal combustion engine with an electrical generator and a method of cooling an electrical generator are also disclosed. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260469 | ENERGY HARVESTING SEATING - Seating systems in which energy is harvested from the physical movement of the seat. The seating system includes a seating article, an electrical generator, a drive mechanism, and a battery. The generator, the drive mechanism, and the battery are supported on the seating article. The generator is powered by the drive mechanism in response to movement of the user. For example, the drive mechanism may be responsive to the vertical movements of a seat. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260470 | Tribrid electric transportation system - A tribrid electric transportation system including a dual generator wind turbine to produce wind energy, a solar panel mounted to the roof gathers a secondary source of solar energy, and a diesel fueled electric generator or fuel cell adds a third source of energy to an electric motor to propel the vehicle forward. The vehicle may consist of a plurality of vehicle types. A switching and control system allows the battery bank to be recharged when necessary, from any of the three primary sources of energy. The system is designed to have at least two energy sources directly power the electric motor, thereby preserving the battery pack as reserve energy when needed. An emergency backup charging unit may be available if the battery bank cannot be sufficiently recharged by the tribrid solar, wind and diesel generator or fuel cell systems. The invention takes advantage of this backup energy system to run more efficiently, under any condition, for longer distances and to preserve the battery bank for a much longer period of time. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260471 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING AND GENERATING ENERGY - A method for storing potential energy and generating electrical energy. The method has the steps of accumulating and storing potential energy, converting the potential energy to mechanical energy at the election of a user, and converting the mechanical energy to electrical energy. There are various embodiments of energy storage and generation systems for carrying out the steps of the method. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260472 | Method for Using Vehicle Movement for Producing Electric Energy - The current Patent of Invention intends to produce electrical energy by using the movement (law of inertia) of vehicles in major avenues, streets, roads, highways and similar ones spread in the country and worldwide. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260473 | METHOD FOR STANDBY GENERATOR RESTART AFTER FAULT SHUT-DOWN - A standby generator that includes a control unit that allows the standby generator to be automatically restarted upon termination of the generator operation due to a fault condition. The control unit of the standby generator monitors various conditions of the standby generator and terminates operation of the standby generator upon detection of any one of a plurality of fault conditions. After the generator operation has been terminated, the control unit determines whether the fault condition is one of a series of fault conditions that allows automatic restarting. If the fault condition allows for automatic restarting, the control unit monitors the status of the generator and will automatically restart the generator after removal of the fault condition. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260474 | LATCH DEVICE - A latch device includes a housing; a sliding body including a striking portion and a cam groove, and disposed relative to the housing so as to be capable of advancing and retracting; a spring member urging the sliding body in a direction protruding from the housing; an engaging body rotatably supported relative to the sliding body, and including a claw portion on an end thereof; and a pin member moving in such a way as to trace the cam groove. The engaging body can move between a locking position wherein the claw portion is protruded to a striking portion side, and locks the engaged/disengaged member, and a locking release position wherein the claw portion is retracted from the striking portion side. When the sliding body is pressed and the sliding body moves against an urging force of the spring member, the sliding body is retained in a position after a movement thereof through the cam groove and the pin member, and the engaging body moves from the locking release position to the locking position. The engaging body includes protruding portions protruding in the same direction as a protruding direction of the claw portion. A pivotal supporting portion, rotatably supporting the engaging body to the sliding body, is provided in the protruding portions. In a state in which the engaging body is positioned in the locking position, the striking portion of the sliding body is positioned between the claw portion and the protruding portions. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260475 | LATCH ASSEMBLY - A latch assembly includes a chassis, a latch bolt, movably mounted on the chassis and having a closed position for retaining a striker and an open position for releasing the striker, and a pawl having an engaged position at which the pawl is engaged with the latch bolt to hold the latch bolt in the closed position and a disengaged position at which the pawl is disengaged from the latch bolt thereby allowing the latch bolt to move to the open position. The pawl is rotatably mounted via a pawl pivot pin about a pawl axis, and the pawl pivot pin includes a first arcuate portion having a first radius about the pawl axis. A cross-sectional area of the pawl pivot pin, taken perpendicular to the pawl axis, is greater than an area of a circle having the first radius. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260476 | VEHICLE DOOR LOCK DEVICE - A vehicle door lock device includes an opening mechanism, a lock mechanism, and an electric actuator. The electric actuator includes an electric motor driven in accordance with a lock operation and an unlock operation, a worm provided integrally with an output shaft of the electric motor, the worm being rotated and driven by the electric motor, and a locking lever having a sector gear meshed with the worm, the locking lever being linked with an active lever. The locking lever is provided with an operation portion linked with a lock knob L provided on the indoor side of a door. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260477 | FLIP-UP BUMPER ASSEMBLY - A flip-up bumper assembly for a motor vehicle having a at least one attachment assembly, a support member, a bumper frame, a lift height adjustment member, an extendable member. Additionally, the flip-up bumper assembly may further include a variable height bumper frame and/or a pivot member. The flip up bumper assembly is generally coupled to the motor vehicle. The bumper frame is operably connected to the support member wherein the bumper frame rotates about a pivot point on the support member. The extendable member is coupled to both the attachment member and the bumper frame. The extendable member extends in a generally horizontal direction and causes the bottom of the bumper frame to angularly deflect about the pivot point, resulting in an outward and upward translation. The variable height flip-up bumper assembly of the present invention allows for the use of a plurality of bumper sizes as selected by the vehicle owner. The flip-up bumper assembly of the present invention also allows the installer or owner of the assembly to select from multiple bumper lift heights. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260478 | Cat Box Litter Box Scooper - A scoop strainer is disclosed which may be easily sterilized and which is used for a small animal litter box. The scoop strainer has a base and a curved handle. The base of the scoop strainer has a straight front edge and a planar front face which extends downward and inward from the front edge in a rectangular shape. An arcuate basket edge or rim extends from one end of the front edge to the opposite side of the front edge. A back face and opposed side faces extend downward from the back and side portion of the basket edge or rim. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260479 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HANDLING CONTAINERS AND CONTAINER COMPRISING SAID DEVICE - Device and method for handling containers and container comprising said device which comprises a hook ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110260480 | CLAMPING HEAD FOR AN EARTH-DRILLING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a clamping head for an earth-drilling system comprising a hollow shaft ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110260481 | GRIPPING DEVICE FOR GRIPPING UNDERWATER PIPELINES AT THE LAYING STAGE, AND RELATIVE AUXILIARY GRIPPING TOOL - A gripping device, for gripping underwater pipelines at the laying stage, has jaws that are pressed onto a pipeline extending along an axis substantially parallel to a laying direction, and have respective friction pads that are brought cyclically into contact with the outer face of the pipeline; and auxiliary gripping tools, which have panels for covering respective friction pads, and are selectively connectable to the jaws to increase grip between the jaws and the pipeline. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260482 | EMERGENCY VEHICLE PATIENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS - Emergency vehicle patient transport systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, an emergency vehicle patient transport system includes: a loading passage providing access to an interior of an emergency vehicle; one or more tracks coupled to a floor of the emergency vehicle, a ceiling of the emergency vehicle, a wall of the emergency vehicle or combinations thereof wherein, a travel path is delineated by the one or more tracks; and a chair slidingly engaged with the one or more tracks, and vertically positioned between the floor and the ceiling. The chair locks in one or more set positions. And, the one or more set positions are selected from a group consisting of an airway care position, an extended airway care position, a procedural care position, a responder position, a patient care position, and a patient load position. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260483 | MULTI-PURPOSE ROLL-IN EMERGENCY COT - A roll-in cot for patient transport and method thereof are disclosed. The cot provides a patient transporter having a support frame configured to support a stretcher on a top side of the support frame and having a sliding track mounted to an under-side of the support frame. A pair of collapsible leading legs is pivotally mounted on the underside of the support frame, and a pair of collapsible and retractable trailing legs is pivotally mounted to the underside of the support frame and also moveably coupled to the sliding track. The trailing legs are configured to swivel from a raised position to a collapsed, unretracted position wherein the pair of trailing legs extend a first horizontal distance past a trailing end of the support frame. The pair of trailing legs are further configured to slide inwardly from a collapsed, unretracted position to a collapsed, retracted position wherein the pair of collapsible and trailing legs extends a second horizontal distance past a trailing end of the support frame, wherein the second horizontal distance is less than the first horizontal distance. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260484 | CARGO NET DEVICE - A pair of parallel pins abutting against the inner peripheral surface of a hollow shaft are provided to a first arm part of a shank at a predetermined spacing in the longitudinal direction. This prevents the shank from tilting or rattling. Further, a coil spring restricts the rotation of the shank around the first arm part and keeps the position of the shank such that an interlocking part points upward. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260485 | CARGO BED INSERT FOR UTILITY VEHICLE, FRONT END MOUNTING ASSEMBLY, AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ITEMS FOR USE THEREWITH, ALONG WITH UTILITY VEHICLE INCORPORATING THE SAME - Various enhancements to the capabilities of vehicles in general, and particularly light-duty utility Vehicles, which can advantageously enhance the cargo-carrying capabilities of such vehicles. The present invention provides a cargo bed insert, as well as an insert system, for removable attachment to a vehicle's existing cargo box. Improvement to a light-duty utility vehicle, where the improvement is in the form of a cargo box for the vehicle which includes one or more features of the described cargo bed insert and/or system is disclosed. The invention contemplates methods for enhancing the cargo-carrying capability of a light-duty utility vehicle. In particular, methods for enhancing the cargo-carrying capacity of such a vehicle beyond a manufacturers specified cargo weight capacity are provided. Lastly, the invention includes a mounting assembly for a removable attachment to a vehicle's frame. The mounting assembly may be employed as a stand-alone item, or in conjunction with the cargo bed insert, to create a system for enhancing a vehicle's cargo-carrying capability. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260486 | MODULAR DECK SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR PICKUP TRUCKS AND OTHER VEHICLES HAVING CARGO BEDS - A deck system for a vehicle having a cargo bed. The deck system includes a deck body that extends across at least a portion of the cargo bed. The deck body includes a plurality of planks, each plank having an upper surface, a lower surface, and first and second opposing edges, each first edge configured to interlock with the second edge of another plank. The plurality of planks are coupled together via their interlocking edges to form the deck body. The deck system may also include a rail assembly configured to be coupled to side rails of the cargo bed and to the deck body for supporting the deck body above the cargo deck. The first edge of each plank has at least one first hook member and the second edge of each plank has at least one second hook member, the at least one second hook member configured to engage with the at least one first hook member of another plank. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260487 | RAPID DEPLOYMENT MODULE CARRIER - A Rapid Deployment Modular Carrier (RDMC) that incorporates a unique locking system and auxiliary control systems for the loading, transportation, and unloading of Rapid Deployment Modules (RDM's). The locking system has a hinging powered arm, linear driven pin, and rotating locking clip. The auxiliary systems has an electronic control panel that manages the engagement and disengagement of the locking system. The control panel also manages the suspension components of the RDMC, adjusting ride height and handling characteristics as needed. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260488 | Universal Modular Storage For A Vehicle - A modular storage system for a vehicle is disclosed. The modular storage system includes an adjustable frame having a plurality of first posts, a plurality of second posts, a first beam connecting one of the plurality of first posts to another of the plurality of first posts, and a second beam connecting one of the plurality of second posts to another of the plurality of second posts. The first posts and second posts are each secured to a curved member. The modular storage system is attached to a rail on an interior of a vehicle. Various off-the-shelf storage components can be used with the system. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260489 | COLLAPSIBLE SEAT CONSTRUCTION FOR A VEHICLE - A stowable seat | 2011-10-27 |
20110260490 | FOLDING SEAT SYSTEM - A folding seat system for use with a vehicle includes, but is not limited to, a seat body including a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat back is rotatably mounted to the seat bottom such that the seat back can be folded over the seat bottom. A hinge is connected to the seat body and is configured to attach to the vehicle. The hinge is further configured to permit the seat body to rotate approximately 180° in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle between a forward position and a storage position when the seat back is folded over the seat bottom. A biasing member biases the seat body towards the storage position when the seat body is in the forward position. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260491 | VEHICLE SUN VISOR - A vehicle sun visor includes: a sun visor body; a support shaft that supports the sun visor body; a mounting bracket that attaches the support shaft to a vehicle; a pair of first conductive element and second conductive element that are provided at a shaft end of the support shaft adjacent to the mounting bracket and inside the support shaft; a divider that is interposed between first ends; and a pair of terminals that supply electric power to the first ends. A gap is formed between the divider and at least one of the first ends. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260492 | SUN VISOR FOR VEHICLES - The representative sun visor for vehicles has a sun visor body which can slide in an axial direction of a support rod together with a guide member with respect to a movable element. The sun visor includes a friction mechanism which imposes a predetermined frictional resistance to the relative movement of the sun visor body with respect to the movable element. The friction mechanism has a sliding member and a biasing member. The sliding member is slidably held in contact with the guide member and imposes a frictional resistance to the guide member, and the biasing member applies a biasing force in a direction that holds the sliding member and the guide member in contact with each other. The guide member and the sliding member have a plurality of sliding contact portions on which the biasing force of the biasing member acts in different directions. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260493 | LOCKING DEVICE OF CAR COVERS FOR PICK-UP TRUCKS - This utility model is provide a locking device of car covers for pick-up trucks composing a swing stem and a lock hook inserted and deposited on the swing stem, the end part of the swing stem is inserted into a locking swing handle, a hinge block is disposed on the car cover, which is characterized in that the top of the swing stem is positioned and hinged on the hinge block. The advantages of this utility model are summarized as: to overcome the sliding friction of existing lock devices, to enhance the force born by the main body of device and to increase the flexibility of the swing stem. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260494 | CONVERTIBLE TOP HAVING AN EMBROIDERED DESIGN - A convertible top for a vehicle includes a flexible material and an embroidered pattern. The embroidered pattern is formed by at least one yarn in the flexible material. The embroidered pattern contrasts from the flexible material to provide an aesthetic feature to the flexible material. In a second embodiment, a method of decorating a convertible top includes providing a convertible top connected to a vehicle. The convertible top has latches, a window, a frame and a layer of fabric. The method includes removing the convertible top from the vehicle and removing the latches, the window, and the frame from the layer of fabric. The method further includes introducing the layer of fabric to a sewing and embroidery machine and selecting a pattern. The method further includes providing a yarn operatively coupled to the sewing and embroidery machine and stitching the yarn into the layer of fabric, wherein the yarn forms an embroidered pattern that approximates the pattern. The method further includes cutting the yarn and removing the layer of fabric with the embroidered pattern from the sewing and embroidery machine and connecting the latches, the window, and the frame to the layer of fabric to form the convertible top. Thereafter, the convertible top is connected to the vehicle. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260495 | VEHICLE EMERGENCY EGRESS ASSEMBLY - A vehicle emergency egress system includes a transparent armor assembly disposable in a vehicle window frame, the transparent armor assembly including at least one transparent armor pane, and interiorly accessible release means, the release means being selectively operable by a vehicle occupant for effecting release of at least the one of the transparent armor panes, such release permitting shifting a respective one of the at least one transparent armor panes from the transparent armor assembly to define an egress portal. A method of forming a vehicle emergency egress system is further included. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260496 | DOUBLE-OPENING DOOR DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - A practical long door, particularly for a four-passenger cope vehicle, is realized to allow passengers in the back seat to get in or out while the passengers in the front seat remain seated. It is also an object that the door solves a difficulty caused by Patent Reference 4, which difficult is that when passengers in the front and back seats are required to get in or out, the passengers in one of the front and back seats cannot get in or out unless the passengers in the other of the front and back seats first get in or out and the door is opened one time and then reopened after the passengers have gotten in or out. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260497 | WINDOW BLIND FOR A POLYGONAL WINDOW OF A VEHICLE DOOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A window blind has upper and lower outer edges that follow contours of the window and may be arched slightly to the outside. Upper and lower force-transmitting, low-expansion reinforcing elements made from a cord, a thread or a fiber network are joined fixedly to the outer edges of the knitted fabric of the blind. The reinforcing elements extend between a winding shaft and a pull-out profile that lies opposite the winding shaft on the end side. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260498 | Camping Vehicle Comprising A Tent Construction That Can be Folded Out - The invention relates to a camping vehicle ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110260499 | INFLATABLE VEHICLE AIR DAM WITH BIDIRECTIONAL DEPLOY/STOW SYSTEM - A vehicle has an inflatable air dam assembly that is deployed and stowed by a bidirectional deploy/stow system. The deployment and stowing may be based on vehicle speed. The deploy/stow system includes an air compressor and first and second valves for directing air into and out of the air dam assembly. The compressor operates on both deploy and stow operations to fill and evacuate, respectively, the air dam assembly. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260500 | ROOF ASSEMBLY FOR STORAGE CONTAINER - A roof assembly for a storage container, such as a truck trailer, includes a sheet having a plurality of laterally-extending corrugations formed therein. Illustratively, each corrugation is configured to progressively flatten outwardly from a longitudinal centerline of the roof assembly towards an outer end of the sheet. The longitudinal centerline of the roof assembly extends perpendicular to each corrugation. The outer end of the sheet is configured to be coupled to a sidewall of the truck trailer. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260501 | VEHICLE FRONT-END UPPER LOAD PATH ASSEMBLY - A structure for transferring energy during an automotive front end impact includes an upper load path structure having a first shotgun rail a second shotgun rail and an upper radiator bar extending therebetween, a lower load path structure having a first side rail a second side rail and a lower support member extending therebetween. During an impact, the upper radiator bar is configured to transfer energy to the first and second shotgun rails, and the lower support member is configured to transfer energy to the first and second side rails during an impact. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260502 | OPERATOR RIDE ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM - An operator ride enhancement system that is coupleable to the frame of a vehicle includes a counterweight platform moveably coupled to the frame, and a resilient member engaged with the frame and the counterweight platform. The mass of the counterweight platform is configured to be approximately at least equal to a total mass supported by the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle. The operator ride enhancement system attenuates and/or inhibits movement of the counterweight platform during operation of the vehicle. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260503 | POLYGONAL CROSS-SECTIONAL FRAME, AND REAR VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A polygonal cross-sectional frame has an L closed cross-sectional shape such that the frame has an inwardly recessed section. A rear vehicle body structure includes a depressing member provided, along the lower surface of a rear frame extending rearward from a floor of a passenger compartment, in opposed relation to a predetermined vehicle-body-mounted component part disposed beneath the depressing member. As a rear section of the rear frame deforms due to a load input to the rear end of the rear frame, the depressing member deforms downward to depress and displace the predetermined vehicle-body-mounted component part. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260504 | Sun Roof having Carriage Element - A vehicle roof comprising at least one cover element, which selectively closes or at least partially exposes a roof opening and which, with respect to the vehicle longitudinal center plane, comprises a carrier element on either side, said carrier element being provided with a gate and interacting with an adjusting device, which is guided in a guide rail arranged in the vehicle longitudinal direction and comprises a carriage element, which interacts with the gate of the respective carrier element at least in order to pivot the cover element and comprises a guide section on which the carrier element rests. The guide section is formed by a wall of a plastic component, which can be elastically deformed and give way in a hollow space formed by the plastic component. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260505 | MOVABLE WIND DEFLECTOR - A movable wind deflector assembly for use in an open roof construction for a vehicle comprises at least one pivoting wind deflector arm that with a first end is pivotally connected to the vehicle at a hinge point and at its opposite second end carries a wind deflector body extending in a transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The wind deflector assembly further comprises an operating mechanism for moving the wind deflector arm and wind deflector body forward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260506 | VEHICLE SEAT - In a vehicle seat, an ottoman portion that includes a shaft member that attaches to the sitting portion, a first frame member that rotates about the shaft member, and a second frame member that is fixed to a cushion. One side of the first frame member is attached to one side of the second frame member, and the other side of the first frame member is attached to the shaft member. From a position in which the other side of the second frame member that faces the cushion is close to the other side of the first frame member to a second position in which the ottoman portion is extended in front of the seat from the sitting portion so as to support a calf of the occupant, the other side of the second frame member and the other side of the first frame member spread apart. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260507 | CONVERTIBLE INFANT ROCKER - A convertible infant rocker which is adapted for use with a conventional infant/child car seat. The infant rocker includes a frame which is placeable onto an underlying support surface, and includes a support assembly connected thereto. The support assembly itself includes a cradle which defines a cradle cavity. In addition to the cradle, the support assembly includes a liner which is selectively placeable into the cradle cavity and engageable to the cradle, the liner itself being sized and configured to accommodate an infant. The infant rocker is selectively convertible between a liner configuration and a car seat configuration. In the liner configuration, the liner is cooperatively engaged to the cradle, with a portion of the liner being received within the cradle cavity. In the car seat configuration, the liner is disengaged and removed from the cradle, thus allowing for the cradle to accommodate a conventional infant car seat in which the infant may be positioned. In this regard, the cradle cavity is sized and configured to receive and accommodate at least a portion of the car seat when the car seat is cooperatively engaged to the cradle. The frame of the infant rocker may be configured so as to be selectively moveable between a deployed or extended position, and a collapsed or storage position. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260508 | Vehicular Trim Applications Using Film Adhesive In Lieu Of Stitching - A trim covering for a seat assembly of a vehicle, the trim cover having an inner and outer surface and a bonding tape applied to at least one of the inner or outer surfaces. The bonding tape is used to bond portions of the trim cover together, provide additional structural integrated to the trim cover and provide improved craftsmanship in closing-out certain areas of the trim cover. A method of performing a trim cover assembly for use in a seat assembly of a vehicle. The method includes applying heat and pressure over a predetermined time period to bonding tape arranged at a joint between at least two trim components, placing such bonding tape and trim components in a mold, and applying heat and pressure over a predetermined time period to such trim components having the bonding tape arranged at a joint, to form a one-piece trim assembly. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260509 | STRUCTURALLY IMPROVED SEAT CUSHION - The present invention relates to a structurally improved seat cushion, comprising a main body which includes a padding part, a backrest part and multiple accordion-shaped vent pipes used to connect the padding and backrest parts. There are guide grooves formed between padding components on the padding and backrest parts, multiple wings extending from two side edges of the padding components and capable of being bent to fit in with a seat adequately and a containing space with an opening at front end of the padding part to fix a wind scooper, while a blower fan is connected with the opening. When the blower fan draws external cooling air into the main body, the cooling air goes quickly out of vent holes along diversion grooves formed by multiple separation boards in the wind scooper, guide grooves and vent pipes, making users feel cool, ventilative and more comfortable when sitting on it. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260510 | BICYCLE SEAT WITH SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE - A bicycle seat includes two parts and a spring member is connected between the two respective rear ends of the first and second parts. A first fixing member is fixed to an underside of the spring member. A second fixing member is connected across the two respective front ends of the first and second parts respectively. A frame includes a closed end, a first distal end and a second distal end, the closed end is inserted into the reception recess of the second fixing member. The two distal ends of the frame are connected to the two ends of the first fixing member. The two parts are individually deformed when the cyclist changes his/her poses. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260511 | BICYCLE SEAT - A bicycling seat configuration and method of use comprising: a horizontally expandable base; a first seat pad, where at least one post extends from the base to support the first seat pad; a second seat pad, where at least one post extends from the base to support the second seat pad, where the first seat pad and second seat pad form are positioned to form an adjustable gap; and a connecting post, said connecting post extends from the base and provides a mechanism to mount the seat configuration on a bicycle. The bicycling seat configuration according to the present invention may also include a swivel mount for each seat pad. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260512 | COMBINATION TOWEL AND OUTDOOR FURNITURE COVER - The towel cover for a chair having two armrests covers at least the seating surface and backrest surface of the chair and the armrests, including insulating the chair user from contact with armrest supports from within or without the chair, and covering the top, front, each side, and rear surface of each armrest. The towel cover is also functional as a towel. The towel cover may have fabric ties for retaining the towel cover on the chair. Metallic and hook-and-loop fasteners are avoided. A stretch terry, in whole or in part, may be used to adapt to reclining chairs, such as reclining lawn chairs. The towel cover may be made of a single piece of cloth or may be fastened together from a plurality of pieces of cloth. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260513 | HORIZONTAL OSCILLATING DEVICE PROVIDING POSTURAL ADJUSTMENT - The present invention relates to a horizontal oscillating device providing postural adjustment, primarily structured so that a bottom portion of a chair is fitted with an oscillating device enabling horizontal oscillation of the chair, and the oscillating device is equipped with a recline actuating device, which can be a telescopic link, to enable changing the angle of elevation of the chair back of the chair. The chair operates on a lever principle through actuation of the recline actuating device, and further enables changing the angle of the chair back to cause the chair back to recline, while at the same time conforming to ergonomics. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260514 | Vehicle Seat - A rear seat of a vehicle which allows controlled reclining of the seat as well as folding the seatback to a stowed position. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260515 | LOCKING DEVICE, ESPECIALLY FOR AN ADJUSTMENT FITTING AND ESPECIALLY FOR A VEHICLE SEAT, AND VEHICLE SEAT - A locking device for an adjustment fitting of a vehicle seat has a locking cam rotatable about a first axis, and an actuation element rotatable about a further axis. The locking device has a locking position and a release position. The actuation element has a toothing system and the locking cam has a mating toothing system. The toothing systems have respective opening flanks, at least one of which is flattened to bring about an initially increased opening transmission ratio in comparison to a further course of the toothing systems. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260516 | RECLINER WITH DUAL FUNCTIONS - A vehicle seat spring assembly having an engagement post connected to one of a seat and a seat back. A coil spring includes an internal end and an external end. The external end is operably connected with the engagement post. An arcuate engagement bracket is connected to the other of the seat and the seat back. The engagement bracket includes an elongate slot adapted to operably engage the internal end of the coil spring. The internal end moves between a compression position in contact with a first end of the elongate slot corresponding to a first predetermined position of the seat back relative to the seat. A tension position is in contact with a second end of the elongate slot corresponding to a second predetermined position of the seat back relative to the seat. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260517 | Multi-Section Angle Adjusting Structure for a Chair Back - A multi-section angle adjusting structure for a chair back contains a supporting member axially connected to a base and axially inserted to a sliding groove through a shaft to slide in the sliding groove so that the chair back fixed to the supporting member is adjusted to a desired angle relative to the base, characterized in that: the shaft includes a slidable bar fitted thereon to be connected to a slot of the base, another end of the slot pushes a toothed block biased against by a first spring which contacts with a stop plate so that the toothed block abuts against an end portion of the slidable bar, and the slot includes a positioning structure mounted therein, the positioning structure includes a toothed seat guided by a guiding line to engage with the toothed block. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260518 | SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat has a base and a seatback pivotably connected to the base. A latch mechanism holds the seatback in an upright position. A seat latch assembly includes a release mechanism operatively connected to the latch mechanism and including a latch handle. The latch handle is rotatable between a first extended position where the latch handle extends outwardly from an outboard lateral side of the seatback, and a second retracted position where the handle is generally flush with the outboard lateral side of the seatback. Movement of the latch handle from one of the first position and the second position to the other one of the first position and second position occurs upon movement of the seatback to one of the upright position and a stowed position to provide more clearance for interior trim of the vehicle. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260519 | PORTABLE AND ADJUSTABLE HEADREST - A Portable & adjustable Accessory for a 4 wheeled an Accessory that can be fastened to the rear Facing Handles, that enables a user to rest or support there head and neck while sitting in the chair for comfort. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260520 | VEHICLE SEAT, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110260521 | WHEEL BALANCE CLIP - A wheel balance clip ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110260522 | SYSTEM FOR BALANCING A TIRE - The present invention is directed to a machine for balancing a pneumatic tire/wheel assembly and the balanced pneumatic tire. The pneumatic tire comprises an axis of rotation, a belt structure, an innerliner disposed radially inward of the belt structure, and two annular beads for securing the tire to a wheel. The tire includes an annular spacer structure and a thixotropic gel. The annular spacer structure is attached to the innerliner and is disposed radially inward of the belt structure. The annular spacer structure defines two interior circumferential grooves between axially outer sides of the annular spacer structure and portions of the innerliner extending radially inward toward the corresponding beads of the tire. The thixotropic gel is disposed within the circumferential grooves thereby defining two circumferential gel rings. The gel of each circumferential gel ring automatically, upon rotation of the tire, flows until no more forces, except direct centripedal forces, act on the gel such that the tire is rotationally balanced. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260523 | FRICTION DRIVE DEVICE AND OMNI-DIRECTIONAL VEHICLE USING THE SAME - In a friction drive device comprising first free rollers and second free rollers contacting each other at the outer circumferential surfaces thereof to frictionally transmit power from the second free rollers to the first free rollers, in order to minimize the slippage between the first and second free rollers, minimize the power loss and cause the first free rollers to move as designed, an outer peripheral part of each first free roller defining an outer circumferential surface thereof has a different stiffness from that of an outer peripheral part of each second free roller defining an outer circumferential surface thereof. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260524 | ROTARY WHEEL CAP - A rotary wheel cap includes a fixed base fixed to a center of a wheel, a rotary cover axially mounted onto the fixed base, and an elastic member installed between the fixed base and rotary cover. When the wheel rotates, the rotary cover compresses the elastic member to a first position to form a positioning relationship with the fixed base, such that the rotary cover is rotated with the wheel and fixed base at the first position. When the wheel is still, the rotary cover is supported by the elastic member at a second position to release the positioning relationship with the fixed base. The rotary cover is rotated axially with respect to the fixed base by gravitation of a weight balancing portion at the second position. A design pattern on the rotary cover is aligned correctly by the axial rotation of the rotary cover when the wheel is still. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260525 | Non-Pneumatic Resilient Tire - Non-pneumatic resilient wheel ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110260526 | QUICK CHANGE TRAILER AXLE HUB - An axle-and-hub assembly for a trailer which includes an axle with opposing ends, first and second connecting devices respectively positioned at the opposing ends of the axle, and first and second hub arrangements which are removably secured to the first and second connecting devices. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260527 | Traction Assembly - A traction assembly for replacing a wheel on a vehicle is disclosed. The traction assembly uses a traction band disposed about a sprocket wheel, idler wheels and road wheels for propulsion. The idler wheels and road wheels are pivotally mounted to a support frame which is coupled to the sprocket wheel via a support arm. The support arm is pivotally yet non-drivingly connected to the sprocket wheel and is pivotally connected to the support frame. The support arm is able to pivot forwardly and rearwardly, albeit in a limited fashion, with respect to the support frame. Such forward and rearward pivotal movements allow the weight of the vehicle to be transferred on the trailing portion, i.e. either the front or the rear portion, of the support frame depending on the direction of movement of the vehicle, thereby generally preventing the leading portion from diving or digging into the ground. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260528 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A power supply apparatus for a vehicle supplies/charges electric power to/from a power supply unit. The vehicle includes a first power-inverter circuit, a capacitor, high-resistance and low-resistance electric-paths between the capacitor and a battery, a first switching unit opening/closing the electric-paths, and a unit operating the first switching unit, when connecting between the battery and the first power-inverter circuit, in such a manner that after the high-resistance electric path is closed and the low-resistance electric path is opened, the high-resistance electric-path is opened and the low-resistance electric-path is closed. The apparatus includes an electric power transferring electric-path, an operating unit operating the first power-inverter circuit to supply/receive electric power to/from the power supply unit, and a prohibiting unit prohibiting the electric-path between the power supply unit and the first power-inverter circuit from closing when the amount of charge of the capacitor is equal to or less than a predetermined value. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260529 | ON-DEMAND ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL STRATEGY - A motor vehicle includes an internal combustion engine configured to generate engine power, and a transmission operatively connected to the internal combustion engine and configured to transmit the engine power for driving the vehicle. The vehicle additionally includes a three-phase electrical device configured to operate on three-phase power, and an alternator operatively connected to the engine. The alternator is configured to operate on three-phase electric power, to supply un-rectified three-phase power to directly operate the three-phase electrical device, and to cease supplying power when the engine is off. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260530 | VEHICULAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AND AUTOMOTIVE PROPULSION SYSTEMS - Vehicular electrical systems are provided. The vehicular electrical systems include a source device including an electrical component, a load device, and a cable assembly interconnecting the source device and the load device. The cable assembly includes a conductive core electrically interconnecting the electrical component and the load device, a conductive shield surrounding and being electrically insulated from the conductive core, the conductive shield having a first portion and a second portion, and an insulating body positioned between the first and second portions of the conductive shield such that the first and second portions of the conductive shield are electrically separated. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260531 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A power supply apparatus for a vehicle is provided which supplies electric power to a power supply unit and charges electric power from the power supply unit via a power port. The vehicle includes a plurality of power inverter circuits which are connected to a common storage unit in parallel. The plurality of power inverter circuits include an electric power transferring power inverter circuit connected to the power port via an electric power transferring electric path, and are divided into a first category including the electric power transferring power inverter circuit and a second category. The power supply apparatus includes a connection prohibiting unit which realizes a state in which the power inverter circuit included in the first category is electrically connected to the storage unit, and the power inverter circuit included in the second category is disconnected from the storage unit. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260532 | POWER-SUPPLYING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME, AND POWER-SUPPLYING SYSTEM - Even when power is to be simultaneously supplied to a plurality of power-supplied devices by using one primary coil, it is possible to properly supply power to the respective power-supplied devices. More specifically, a power-supplying device stops non-contact power supply in accordance with the detection of a plurality of power-supplied devices set in a power supply area. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260533 | Sustainable Modular Structure Powered by Green Energy - A sustainable structure is provided that is powered by a rechargeable battery that is charged by alternating wind and solar energy generators. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260534 | SSPC for AC Power Distribution - A method of operating an alternating current (AC) power distribution assembly (PDA), where the ACPDA includes a plurality of AC power distribution modules, each connected to a respective AC load includes turning a first switch off and turning a second switch on in each of the AC power distribution modules; starting up each of the respective AC loads; monitoring a load current in the ACPDA and obtaining an acceptable load current in the ACPDA; determining if a set of motor sensor parameters for the ACPDA are within predetermined limits, and, in the event the motor sensor parameters are within the predetermined limits, determining if a startup period has elapsed; and in the event the startup period has elapsed, turning the first switch on and turning the second switch off in each of the AC power distribution modules. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260535 | Power Converter - A power converter includes a DC input ( | 2011-10-27 |
20110260536 | Efficient Power Conversion for Ultra Low Voltage Micro Scale Energy Transducers - A power converter is provided for an energy harvesting system of a micro-scale electronic device. The power converter is configured to transfer electrical energy from an energy transducer to an energy storage device. The power converter illustratively includes a tree topology charge pump. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260537 | METHOD OF BALANCING CURRENT SUPPLIED TO A LOAD - A method of balancing current supplied by a plurality of regulators coupled to a load includes: measuring an average load current supplied by each regulator; determining an overall average current to be shared by the plurality of regulators; comparing each average load current with the overall average current to be shared by the plurality of regulators; and adjusting an output current of one or more of the plurality of regulators so that the plurality of regulators supply the same current to the load. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260538 | HIGH RELIABILITY DUAL POWER SOURCES AUTOMATIC SWITCH CIRCUIT AND ISOLATION APPARATUS OF THE SAME - A high reliability dual power sources automatic switch circuit and an isolation apparatus thereof are provided. The dual power sources automatic switch circuit includes a main power source circuit and a backup power source circuit installed respectively in a main circuit automatic switch zone and a backup circuit automatic switch zone which are isolated by a main isolation board in the isolation apparatus. The main and backup power source circuits include manual switches installed in a manual switch zone isolated by a sub-isolation board. The main power source circuit includes a main switch which includes multiple main switch elements coupled in series. The backup power source circuit includes a backup switch which includes multiple backup switch elements coupled in parallel. The invention also includes a power monitor module to monitor abnormal conditions of the main and backup power source circuits, and control the switch elements to perform power supply transfer. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260539 | High Efficiency Backup-Power Circuits for Switch-Mode Power Supplies - Disclosed are novel interconnections of a coupling circuit and an energy storage device which enables the storage device to provide back-up power for a switching power supply without requiring the device to store or output high voltage, and which enables full utilization of the energy stored in the device. In exemplary embodiments, the combination of the coupling circuit and the energy storage device may be coupled between the input and output of the switching power supply (e.g., between the non-ground terminals of the input and output ports of the switching power supply). The coupling circuit is configured to couple power from the energy storage device to the input of the switching power supply when the input power source is not provided to the switching power supply, and optionally to couple power from the input power source to the energy storage device when the input power source is provided. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260540 | BACKUP POWER SUPPLY FOR A VEHICLE - The backup power supply of the present invention is adapted for a vehicle, which has a power system. The backup power supply includes a motor electronic appliance and a battery. The motor electronic appliance is installed in the vehicle and electrically connects to the power system of the vehicle. The battery electrically connects to the motor electronic appliance, such that the battery can receive electric power from the power system or can supply electric power to the power system. As such, the backup power supply supplies backup power to the power system during the replacement of the motor lead-acid battery. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260541 | UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - Disclosed is an uninterrupted power supply apparatus, comprising a rectifying unit outputs a positive half-cycle of voltage potential and a negative half-cycle of voltage potential; a backup battery outputs a backup voltage; a first boost unit receives the positive half-cycle of voltage potential or the backup voltage and outputs a first voltage; a second boost unit receives the negative half-cycle of voltage potential or the backup voltage and outputs a second voltage; a current shunt unit receives the first voltage and the second voltage and outputs an AC output voltage; a charge circuit, coupled to the rectifying unit, the backup battery, and the first and/or the second boost unit, for being capable of controlling the first and/or the second boost unit to either store a charging power or charge the backup battery by applying the stored charging power alternatively and successively. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260542 | POWER CONTROL CIRCUIT - A power control circuit includes a switch circuit, a current sampling circuit, a controller, and a standby power circuit. The switch circuit is connected to an alternating current (AC) power source and an electronic device. The sampling circuit is used to sample a current of a line of the AC power source. The controller is used to determine whether the sampled current is within a predetermined range, and turn off the switch circuit if the sampled current is within a predetermined range to disconnect the electronic device from the AC power source. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260543 | Converter device and uninterruptible power supply equipped with one such device - A three-level reversible converter comprising two main switching units respectively equipped with a first and second main switch, a main switching point, and a third main switch common to the two main switching units, comprising:
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20110260544 | POWER SUPPLY UNIT HAVING PLURALITY OF SECONDARY BATTERIES - The power supply unit includes a lead secondary battery (first battery) that is capable of being charged with power generated by an alternator (power generator); a lithium secondary battery (second battery) that is electrically connected in parallel to the lead secondary battery, capable of being charged with power generated by the alternator (power generator), and has higher output density or higher energy density than the lead secondary battery; and a switching means that is electrically connected between the alternator and the lead secondary battery, and the lithium secondary battery, and switches between conduction and blocking. The switching means is configured by a plurality of MOS-FETs (semiconductor switches) being connected in series such that respective parasitic diodes present in the semiconductor switches face opposite directions. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260545 | VOLTAGE IN A VOLTAGE SOURCE CONVERTER, A VOLTAGE SOURCE CONVERTER AND A METHOD FOR CONTROL THEREOF - A VSC converter includes in each valve one first semiconductor device of turn-off type with a voltage blocking capacity rating of a first, high level and connected in parallel therewith a series connection of a plurality of second semiconductor devices of turn-off type with a voltage blocking capacity rating of a second, lower level. A control arrangement of the converter is configured to switch a said valve into a conducting state starting from a forward biased blocking state of the valve by controlling the second semiconductor devices to be turned on and then the first semiconductor devices to be turned on with a delay, and at the end of the conducting state to turn off the first semiconductor device in advance of turning the second semiconductor devices off. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260546 | OUTPUT CONTROL APPARATUS FOR HYBRID ENGINE GENERATOR - Suppresses noise due to high engine speed and improves emission and fuel consumption of a hybrid generator. A difference computing unit | 2011-10-27 |
20110260547 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD - A method of controlling electrical power systems coupled to an electrical connection point includes obtaining carrier signals and fundamental waveforms from electrical power systems coupled to at least two renewable energy sources, generating pulse width modulation (PWM) signals using the carrier signals and the fundamental waveforms while interleaving carrier signals, fundamental waveforms, or a combination of carrier signals and fundamental waveforms of the electrical power systems, and driving grid side converters of the electrical power systems with the PWM signals. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260548 | WIRELESS POWER FEEDER, WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, AND TABLE AND TABLE LAMP USING THE SAME - Power is fed from a feeding coil L | 2011-10-27 |
20110260549 | NON-CONTACT POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - A non-contact power transmission apparatus accurately determines the kind of object that is placed on the charging deck of the non-contact power transmission apparatus, and, only when a non-contact power receiving apparatus is placed on the power transmission apparatus, allows power transmission and data communication to take place, thereby accurately determining the state of the receiver side and efficiently controlling the transmission of power. In the power transmission apparatus, the power supplied to the non-contact power receiving apparatus is measured, and the output power of the wireless power signal output from two different cores is controlled, thereby allowing the charging operation to be stably conducted even if the non-contact power receiving apparatus is moved anywhere on the power transmission apparatus. The power transmission apparatus improves both the reliability of operation of the non-contact charging system, and the competitiveness of related products, such as portable terminals, battery packs and the like. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260550 | NON-CONTACT POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - A non-contact power transmission apparatus accurately determines the kind of object that is placed on the charging deck of the non-contact power transmission apparatus, and, only when a non-contact power receiving apparatus is placed on the power transmission apparatus, allows power transmission and data communication to take place, thereby accurately determining the state of the receiver side and efficiently controlling the transmission of power. In the power transmission apparatus, the power supplied to the non-contact power receiving apparatus is measured, and the output power of the wireless power signal output from two different cores is controlled, thereby allowing the charging operation to be stably conducted even if the non-contact power receiving apparatus is moved anywhere on the power transmission apparatus. The power transmission apparatus improves both the reliability of operation of the non-contact charging system, and the competitiveness of related products, such as portable terminals, battery packs and the like. | 2011-10-27 |
20110260551 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A PULSE SIGNAL - Embodiments provide a circuit and a method for generating a pulse signal. The circuit includes a generating circuit configured to generate a first pulse signal, a branching circuit coupled to the generating circuit and configured to branch the first pulse signal into a second pulse signal and a third pulse signal, and a reflection element coupled to the branching circuit to reflect the second pulse signal. The circuit further includes a combining circuit, which is coupled to the reflection element and the branching circuit and is configured to combine the reflected second pulse signal and the third pulse signal to generate a fourth pulse signal. | 2011-10-27 |