43rd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 44 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100273540 | Two-Axis Hinge and Mobile Device - A two-axis hinge unit is provided with a first rotating shaft that rotates so as to open in the vertical direction from a folded state with a first casing and a second casing overlapping and a second rotating shaft that rotates so as to open in the horizontal direction from a folded state with the first casing and the second casing overlapping, and is provided with a restriction member positioned between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft that, when one of the rotating shafts is in a predetermined rotational position, is pressed by this one rotating shaft and engages with the other rotating shaft, thereby restricting rotation of that other rotating shaft. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273541 | TYPE OF CELL PHONE DEVICE WITH A HIDDEN SUSPENDED MICROPHONE - A mobile phone apparatus with a hiddenly suspended microphone is provided. The apparatus comprises a mobile phone body, on which a rotation component is deposed, wherein: a microphone pickup hole is provided on said mobile phone body, and within the mobile phone body, there is a microphone device in a position corresponding to the microphone pickup hole; said microphone pickup hole is deposed on the mobile phone body's inner wall at a place where the body engaged with the rotation component, and said microphone pickup hole is shielded by the rotation component. Since the microphone device is mounted on the mobile phone body's inner wall in a suspension manner and the microphone pickup hole is shielded by the rotation component, the apparatus is convenient for the user to hold during calling, while the integrality of the appearance and the good speech quality are ensured. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273542 | MOBILE DEVICE SLIDE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A slide system for a mobile device including a base portion and a slide portion configured to slide in relation to the base portion, the system including: at least one base magnet provided to the base portion; a plurality of slide magnets provided to the slide portion and configured such that the plurality of slide magnets are aligned to the at least one base magnet at predetermined positions during movement of the slide portion relative to the base portion; and a magnetically active element provided to the slide portion in spatial relation to at least one of the plurality of slide magnets such that magnetic forces between the at least one of the plurality of slide magnets and the at least one base magnet are affected. In particular, the magnetic forces can be altered to provide an altered “feel” to the sliding movement by lowering repulsive forces and increasing attractive forces. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273543 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY FOR SERVICE STATION - Disclosed are antenna assemblies suitable for establishing wireless communication with entities that have variable or indeterminate antenna orientation, especially entities having a limited power supply, the antenna assemblies comprising two linearly polarized reception antennae ( | 2010-10-28 |
20100273544 | INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, GAME DEVICE, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING GAME DEVICE - An information storage medium storing a program that generates an image of a virtual space viewed from a virtual camera, an operation object and a non-operation object being disposed in the virtual space. The program causes a computer to function as: an operation object movement control section that controls a movement of the operation object in the virtual space based on a movement instruction input about the operation object; a non-operation object movement/motion control section that controls at least one of a movement and a motion of the non-operation object in the virtual space; an attack target setting section that determines whether or not an attack target tracking condition is satisfied by at least one of the operation object and the non-operation object, and sets the non-operation object to an attack target tracking state in which the non-operation object tracks the operation object as an attack target when it is determined that the attack target tracking condition is satisfied; and a display control section that displays an attack target tracking notification image that indicates that the non-operation object is set to the attack target tracking state when the non-operation object is set to the attack target tracking state. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273546 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING COLLUSIONS IN ONLINE GAMES - An apparatus and method for detecting situations of collusion or collusion attempt tempt in online gaming environments, wherein games are operated by an operator, and players participate in the games from remote locations. The apparatus and method detect collusion situations in the round level, session level or multi-session level, and optionally generate an alert or take an action such as blocking a user if a situation was detected. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273547 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING LIVE TABLE GAME DATA - A methodology and apparatus for providing casino game signage for a casino game which incorporates display information that is dynamically interchangeable between game specific and game non-specific information responsive to automatic detection of game play status at the game table. At least one electronic display is provided at respective casino game tables, and selected display information is wirelessly transmitted, and/or manually delivered, thereto. The display information which is displayed is dynamically selected based upon a sensor automatically detecting the status of play of the game, being game specific during play and selectively game specific and game non-specific during game play inactivity. Game data may also be determined based on output from a sensor detecting a status of play of the game. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273548 | Grid-Based Lottery Game and Associated System - A method and associated system for hosting a lottery game includes designating a plurality of game player positions on a predetermined grid presented to the player on a play slip, the game player positions defining a pathway on the grid. The pathway includes the player positions is continuous from a start grid position to a finish grid position. A lottery ticket is issued to the player that indicates the player's pathway on the grid. The lottery authority randomly selects at least one position on the grid. A winning outcome is determined based on a value of the player positions in the pathway from the start grid position to the finish grid position prior to intersection of the pathway by the randomly selected lottery position on the grid. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273549 | BanGo football - The BanGo football game is played with a computer generated card. The card is displayed on a monitor or obtained manually. A BanGo card consists of one sheet of paper of which eight (8) shapes are displayed. Numbers from 1 to 25 are visible with a specific shape outlined by a selected color. The numbers on a card is randomly selected by a random number generator. The computerized simulated Quarterback Draw football standalone game is played. For each play the yard line where the play start is recorded. The recorded yard line is sent to the server data base. The server data base display the yard line on the screen on a selected monitor. When the selected shape is covered on a BanGo card that player with that card is the winner. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273550 | GAMING DEVICE INCLUDING PLAYER SELECTABLE WILD SYMBOLS - A gaming system including at least one memory device storing a plurality of instructions. The plurality of instructions, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to operate with at least one input device and at least one display device, for a play of a game, to display a plurality of reels, each reel associated with a plurality of symbol display areas. For each reel, the gaming system randomly generates and causes the reel to display one of a plurality of different symbols on the reel at each of the plurality of symbol display areas associated with the reel. If a triggering event occurs, for one of the symbol display areas, the gaming system displays at the symbol display area two of the same symbol which is displayed at said symbol display area, evaluates the symbols displayed at each of the symbol display areas, including the symbol display area at which two of the same symbol are displayed, to determine if any winning symbol combinations are displayed and provide the player any awards associated with any displayed winning symbol combinations. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273551 | BETTING SYSTEM FOR GAMES OF CHANCE AND SKILL - Game betting tokens are designated as | 2010-10-28 |
20100273552 | Method for Authentication of Game Executing Authority Recording Medium for Storing Authentication Program of Game Executing Authority, and Server for Storing Authentication Program of Game Executing Authority - Disclosed is a method for authentication of a game executing authority. The invention is implemented by steps of requesting a transmission of a decoding key for decoding a coded execution file for executing a game to an authentication server; decoding the coded execution file by the decoding key received from the authentication server to generate the execution file; hashing an obtained present time and a random data together to generate hashed data; encrypting the present time, the random data, and the hashed data by any fixing key to generate the coded data; transmitting the generated coded data as a parameter to the execution file; and confirming whether a hashed value obtained by hashing the present time and the random data, which are obtained by decoding the coded data by the fixing key, matches the hashed data. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273553 | System for Converting Television Commercials into Interactive Networked Video Games - Methods, systems, and computer programs for converting television commercials into interactive network video games are presented. In one method, a broadcast or streamed commercial is accompanied by an interactive segment. A media player coupled to the broadcast or streaming media source identifies the existence of the interactive segment and presents the user with an enhanced and interactive mini-game commercial that can be played with other “viewers” in a common or disperse demographic. Multiple methods for content delivery are provided, including a model where television commercial is inserted within consecutive frames of the television program, and a model where the commercial is overlaid on frames of the television program allowing the user to play the game while the television program is displayed. In a preferred embodiment, the termination of the interactive mini-game commercial is set within a fixed time period commensurate with traditional spot television advertising. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273554 | ELECTRONIC GAME AND METHOD - An electronic game and method are set forth wherein the objective of the electronic game, playable by one or more persons, is to select moving or stationary game elements and move them to or otherwise cause them to make contact with a matched or otherwise associated goal and thus score points, and do so among a game space containing other moving and/or stationary game elements which themselves may be selected and moved by the player, and which if contacted by a user-controlled game element may result in either beneficial or detrimental consequences to the configuration of the playing field, the elements themselves, scoring, and progression of the game. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273555 | WAGERING GAME BONUS SOUND INTEGRATION - A computerized wagering game system includes a wagering game module that is operable to present a wagering game upon which monetary value can be wagered, and an audio system. The audio system is operable to play a bonus sound and a bang-up sound at the same time, such that the bonus and bang-up sounds are synchronized rhythmically, such as by starting play of a bonus sound track and a bang-up sound track having synchronized rhythm at the same time, and varying the volume of the bang up sound track to make it audible when desired. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273556 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIVE GAME PLAY - A multi-media interactive play system has a number of play elements situated in a variety of play environments or play media. The play elements are linked to a common record of participant performance, progress, character attributes, etc. The participant's performance in the play elements determines the play elements to which the participant may proceed as well as the play parameters of the play element in which the participant is currently involved. The play elements are thus interlinked to define a sequence or path network along which the participant advances. By advancing through the play elements the participant carries out a plot, story, theme, etc. that attaches a significance to the successful completion of a given play element or elements. Also disclosed in a variety of play elements suitable for use in the system, an example of a plot or theme that may be carried out by the system, and a send/receive radio frequency network that may be used to track play participants in a play center. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273557 | MINIMIZING BANDWIDTH COSTS FOR ONLINE GAMES - Minimizing bandwidth cost for a participant in an online game, the method including: querying the game participant to determine a network service charge model; selecting a role for the game participant based on the determined network service charge model and a position of the participant in a network topology; and positioning the game participant into the selected role within the network topology of the online game. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273558 | Method of Determining Quality of Service for On-Line Gaming in a Network - In a method and a device for determining the perceived quality of service for a wireless gaming service a perceived gaming quality is determined based on measurable game and transport parameters. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273559 | NETWORK SYSTEM OF GAME APPARATUSES FOR BUSINESS USE AND BENEFIT-IMPARTING CONDITION DECIDING APPARATUS CONSTITUTING THE SAME - To give a player who plays a certain game apparatus less frequently an increased opportunity that the player plays selectively with the game apparatus. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273560 | GAMING MACHINE ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE - A gaming machine electronics enclosure includes a box-shaped structure comprised of a plurality of members enclosing a volume, the structure further defining an access opening. The enclosure includes a lid for closing off the access opening, the lid being lockable with respect to the structure in a position closing off the opening for securing components contained within the volume. At least one of the members is displaceably arranged relative to the remainder of the members at least when the lid is in an open configuration for facilitating access to an interior of the structure. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273561 | TRIPOD-SHAPED CONSTANT-VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - A tripod-shaped constant-velocity universal joint which makes downsizing feasible while reducing induced thrust force. A shaft-axis-wise width “bx” of the tripod-shaft portions of a tripod-shaped constant-velocity universal joint (i.e., a width of the tripod-shaft portions in a case where they are viewed from the torque transmission direction) is formed smaller as it goes from the root side to the leading-end side in the torque transmission region. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273562 | TORQUE TRANSMITTING SHAFT - The present invention relates to a torque transmitting cardan shaft, and, in principle, includes within the shaft an adapted intermediate member or shaft, which has a first end section, that is intended for a rotationally rigid co-action with a first universal joint yoke and a second end section, opposite the first end section, intended for a rotationally rigid co-action with a second universal joint yoke. The intermediate member or shaft and its end section is configured as and includes two parts or sub-sections, which are mutually joined via a safety coupling arrangement, by which a free coupling of the subsections from one other can be ensured immediately after the torque, between said subsections, exceeds a predetermined value, determined by the construction of the safety coupling arrangement. An end section and its universal joint yoke includes an axially orientated cylindrical groove or recess, which has a centre axis that is co-ordinated with or aligned with a rotational axis of said first end section and its co-ordinated universal joint yoke. The circular groove or recess is dimensioned to enable the enclosure of a major cylindrical part of said safety coupling arrangement and its safety unit first part and co-operate with a second part formed as a disc. The end section or extension and its yoke are integrated formed to one single piece. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273563 | PUTT AND SWING TRAINING PLATE - A golf training plate including a body rectangular in shape comprising a top surface, a left side, a right side, a forward side and a rear side having two feet placement cutouts extending from the rear side towards the forward side and an alignment arm in the shape of an “L” comprising a short portion adjacent the right side of the body and a long portion, substantially parallel to the forward side of the body defining a training space for placement of a ball. The body and the alignment arm each have a series of ball alignment lines to aid in placement of the ball relative to the feet placement cutouts. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273564 | Audio Alignment of a Golf Shot - Provided are, among other things, systems, methods and techniques for setting up a golf shot. According to one embodiment, an audio-emitting device is placed at an identified position that is along a line between (i) a first location corresponding to at least one of a position of a golf ball to be hit and a position of a golfer who is to hit the golf ball and (ii) a second location corresponding to a position within 4 feet of a target hole into which the golf ball is desired to be hit. The audio-emitting device is activated so that an audio signal is emitted by the audio-emitting device at a time during which at least a portion of the current golf shot occurs. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273565 | Golf Club Head or Other Ball Striking Device Having a Reinforced or Localized Stiffened Face Portion - A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, has a head that includes a face configured for striking a ball and a body connected to the face. A brace extends from an inner surface of the body or from a perimeter weight system to a contact point on the rear surface of the face. This brace may extend from the sole or a sole oriented perimeter weight member to the rear surface of the face. The brace applies force to the face (at least when the face is flexed by a threshold amount) such that the area of the face surrounding the contact point has less flexibility relative to other areas of the face located away from the contact point. The brace and club head may include structures that allow one to control and customize the force applied to the face. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273566 | WOOD-TYPE GOLF CLUB SET - A set of wood-type golf clubs having different club-lengths is disclosed. In order to decrease variations in the ball flying directions among the clubs, each of the wood-type golf clubs has a club-length WL in inches, a toe-side crown width L1 in millimeter, an overall crown width L in millimeter, and a crown tilt angle α2 in degree which satisfy the following conditional expressions: 0.75=<{(L1/L)+0.01×WL}=<0.95, and −22.5=<(α2−0.65×WL)=<−20.5. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273567 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club according to one or more aspects of the present invention may have a mass less than 300 g, a length greater than about 45 inches, a swing weight between D | 2010-10-28 |
20100273568 | ULTRALIGHT GRIP FOR USE WITH GOLF CLUBS AND THE LIKE - Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with golf clubs. The grip is preferably light weight and includes an ethylene vinyl acetate sleeve member and a gripping member attached thereto. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273569 | GOLF CLUB HAVING REMOVABLE SOLE WEIGHT - A golf club head is presented comprising a sole including a removable weight member secured to the sole via a non-threaded attachment assembly. Further, the removable weight member has a large surface area relative to its thickness, resulting in a chip-like or wafer-like weight member. This design allows the mass of the weight member to be spread substantially along the surface of the sole as opposed to in the interior of the club head. The golf club head may comprise more than one removable weight member. A weight member of the present invention may comprise one or more discrete areas of higher basis weight or higher density. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273570 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - An iron-type golf club head is disclosed having a first piece including a portion of an iron-type face. A second piece including a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a top-line portion, a hinge region, and a front opening for receiving the first piece is also disclosed. A first contact surface of the first piece is connected with a second contact surface of the second piece at a contact interface. A continuous weld extends along the contact interface attaching the first and second pieces together at the contact interface. The continuous weld includes a fusion zone occurring substantially on the iron-type face outside the hinge region of the club head. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273571 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head ( | 2010-10-28 |
20100273572 | GOLF CLUB - A golf club head includes a body defining an interior cavity. The body includes a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion, and a skirt positioned around a periphery between the sole and crown. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. The club head includes a face positioned at the forward portion of the body. The face defines a striking surface having an ideal impact location at a golf club head origin. Some embodiments of the club head have a high moment of inertia and variable thickness face. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273573 | DRIVER WITH DEEP AFT CAVITY - A golf club head with a deep aft cavity is disclosed herein. The body has a striking plate wall, a crown section, a sole section and a rear wall. An area of interest preferably has less than 12% of the mass of the golf club head. The golf club head preferably is a driver. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273574 | GOLF CLUB HEAD | 2010-10-28 |
20100273575 | MULTI-PIECE SOLID GOLF BALL - The present invention provides a multi-piece solid golf ball having a core, an envelope layer encasing the core, an intermediate layer encasing the envelope layer, and a cover which encases the intermediate layer and has formed on a surface thereof a plurality of dimples. The core is formed primarily of a rubber material and has a hardness which gradually increases from a center to a surface thereof, the hardness difference in JIS-C hardness units between the core center and the core surface being at least 15 and, letting (I) be the average value for cross-sectional hardnesses at a position about 15 mm from the core center and at the core center and letting (II) be the cross-sectional hardness at a position about 7.5 mm from the core center, the hardness difference (I)−(II) in JIS-C units being not more than ±2. The envelope layer, intermediate layer and cover have hardnesses which satisfy the condition: | 2010-10-28 |
20100273576 | THERMOPLASTIC CORE HAVING A HARDNESS GRADIENT FORMED FROM A GRADIENT-INITIATING SOLUTION - A golf ball including a thermoplastic core having an outer diameter of 1.51 inches to 1.59 inches; an outer cover layer; and an inner cover layer between the core and the outer cover layer. The thermoplastic core has been exposed to a gradient-initiating solution comprising a solvent, free radical initiator, and a reactive co-agent comprising a metal salt of an acrylic or methacrylic acid, a mono- or multi-functional acrylate or methacrylate, or having the chemical structure | 2010-10-28 |
20100273577 | MULTILAYER CORE GOLF BALL HAVING HARDNESS GRADIENT WITHIN AND BETWEEN EACH CORE LAYER - The present invention is directed to an improved multi-layered core golf ball wherein each core layer comprises its own specific hardness gradient (positive, negative or a combination) in addition to an overall specific hardness gradient from one core layer to the next. In a first embodiment, the golf ball comprises a two layer core and a cover disposed about the two layer core. The two layer core comprises an inner core layer and an outer core layer disposed about the inner core layer. The inner core layer comprises a geometric center and a first outer surface. The inner core layer is formed from a substantially homogenous formulation, comprises a diameter of about 30 mm or lower, and has a plurality of hardnesses of from about 50 Shore C to about 80 Shore C. The geometric center comprises a first hardness and the first outer surface comprises a second hardness, wherein the first hardness is greater than the second hardness to define a negative hardness gradient about 20 Shore C or less. The outer core layer comprises an inner surface and a second outer surface. The outer core layer is formed from a substantially homogenous formulation, comprises a thickness of about 10 mm or lower, and has a plurality of hardnesses of from about 45 Shore C to about 65 Shore C. The inner surface comprises a third hardness and the second outer surface comprises a fourth hardness, wherein the fourth hardness is greater than the third hardness. The outer core layer further comprises a fifth hardness disposed between the inner surface and the second outer surface in a region extending between about 10% and about 90% of the distance from the inner surface to the second outer surface, wherein the fifth hardness is less than the third hardness and the fourth hardness. Finally, the fourth hardness is less than the first hardness to define a two layer core having a negative hardness gradient of no greater than about 20 Shore C. In a second embodiment, the dual layer core differs from that of the first embodiment at least in that: The outer core has a plurality of hardnesses of from about 50 Shore C to about 80 Shore C, the first hardness is greater than the second hardness to define a negative hardness gradient about 23 Shore C or less; there is no fifth hardness; and the fourth hardness is similar to the first hardness. The present invention is also directed to a golf ball having certain Shore D hardnesses as disclosed herein. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273578 | LOW LIFT GOLF BALL - A golf ball having a plurality of dimples formed on its outer surface, the outer surface of the golf ball being divided into plural areas, a first group of areas containing a plurality of first dimples and a second group of areas containing a plurality of second dimples, each area of the second group abutting one or more areas of the first group, the first and second groups of areas and dimple shapes and dimensions being configured such that the golf ball is spherically symmetrical as defined by the United States Golf Association (USGA) Symmetry Rules, and such that the golf ball exhibits a lift coefficient (CL) of less than about 0.300 over a range of Reynolds Number (Re) from about 60,000 to about 230,000 and for a range of dimensionless spin parameter from about 0.10 to about 0.40. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273579 | LOW LIFT GOLF BALL - A golf ball having a plurality of dimples formed on its outer surface, the outer surface of the golf ball being divided into plural areas comprising at least first areas containing a plurality of first dimples and second areas containing a plurality of second dimples, the areas together forming a spherical polyhedron shape, wherein the first dimples are spherical dimples and the second dimples are truncated spherical dimples, the first dimples having a first radius and a first, spherical chord depth, and the second dimples having a second radius larger than the first radius and having a second, truncated chord depth less than half the spherical chord depth of the first dimples. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273580 | LOW LIFT GOLF BALL - A golf ball having a plurality of dimples formed on its outer surface, the outer surface of the golf ball being divided into plural areas comprising at least two groups of areas, a first group of areas containing a plurality of first dimples and a second group of areas containing a plurality of second dimples, the areas in the first group being triangular and the areas in the second group being square, the first and second groups of areas being arranged to form a cuboctahedron shape, the first and second groups of areas and dimple shapes and dimensions being configured such that the golf ball is spherically symmetrical as defined by the United States Golf Association (USGA) Symmetry Rules and such that the first and second groups of areas produce different aerodynamic effects, and the first dimples being of different dimensions from the second dimples. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273581 | LOW LIFT GOLF BALL - A golf ball having a plurality of dimples formed on its outer surface, the outer surface of the golf ball being divided into plural areas comprising at least two groups of areas, a first group of areas containing a plurality of first dimples and a second group of areas containing a plurality of second dimples, the first and second groups of areas being arranged to form an Archimedean solid, the first and second groups of areas and dimple shapes and dimensions being configured such that the golf ball is spherically symmetrical as defined by the United States Golf Association (USGA) Symmetry Rules and such that the first and second groups of areas produce different aerodynamic effects, and the first dimples being of different dimensions from the second dimples. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273582 | LOW LIFT GOLF BALL - A golf ball formed from a single piece of material, the ball having an outer surface and a plurality of dimples formed on the outer surface, the outer surface being divided into plural areas, a first group of areas containing a plurality of first dimples and a second group of areas containing a plurality of second dimples, each area of the second group abutting one or more areas of the first group, the first and second groups of areas and dimple shapes and dimensions being configured such that the golf ball is spherically symmetrical as defined by the United States Golf Association (USGA) Symmetry Rules and such that the first and second groups of areas produce different aerodynamic effects, the first dimples being of different dimensions from the second dimples. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273583 | GOLF BALL AND DIE FOR MOLDING THE SAME - There are provided a golf ball in which the depths of dimples after grinding, which greatly affect the trajectory of golf ball, can be controlled readily and exactly, and a golf ball molding die for manufacturing the golf ball. The golf ball molding die in accordance with the present invention comprises two die bodies in which a cavity for molding a golf ball is formed by joining the die bodies to each other; and a protrusion formed on the cavity side surface of at least one of the die bodies, the protrusion having a uniform height from the surface or an imaginary spherical surface on which the protrusion is assumed to be absent toward the center of the cavity, wherein when a parting line is at latitude zero degree, the protrusion is arranged in the range of from latitude about 10 degrees to latitude about 80 degrees. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273584 | Visual Golf Shot Alignment - Provided are, among other things, systems, methods and techniques for setting up a golf shot. According to one embodiment, a visual-alignment tool is placed at an identified position that is along a line between (i) a first location corresponding to at least one of a position of a golf ball to be hit and a position from which a golfer is to hit the golf ball and (ii) a target location. The visual-alignment tool also is aligned with the line between the first location and the target location. After sighting with the visual-alignment tool from the position from which the golfer is to hit the golf ball, the golf ball is hit. According to this embodiment, the identified position of the visual-alignment tool is at least 4 feet from the first location. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273585 | Basketball Shooting Training Aid and Method for Its Use - The present invention provides a shooting aid apparatus for basketball players including a device worn by a basketball player to aid the player's shooting forearm to be kept parallel to the vertical centerline of the body during the shooting motion without any apparatus restraints. The centerline of the body is an imaginary line dividing the player vertically down the middle of his or her body. The shooting aid comprises a sleeve adapted to fit around the forearm or wrist of the shooting arm of the basketball player. The sleeve carries a light that brightly illuminates in response to the forearm of the shooter being in a vertical position. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273586 | METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A BASKETBALL BACKBOARD - A basketball backboard assembly and a method of making the backboard assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a backboard frame structure and an acrylic backboard which are bonded together with a suitable elastomeric adhesive, providing adequate adhesion and flexibility. The elastomeric adhesive has a bond gap in the range from 2 to 2.5 mm. The adhesive is catalyzed to provide control of the set time in the range from about 5 minutes to 1 hour. A plurality of bond gap spacers are located between the frame bonding surface and the backboard bonding surface to provide the bond gap. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273587 | Ball Racket - A ball racket includes a head frame for racket stringing, a shaft unit including first and second tubes non-rotatably fitted to each other to be moved relative to each other along an axis, an actuator disposed within the first tube and having an actuating end and a shank body, an expandable shell disposed between the actuating end and the first tube, and a force transmitting mechanism disposed between the expandable shell and the first tube. Counterclockwise rotation of the actuating end causes the expandable shell and thus the first tube to expand radially so as to generate increased friction between the first and second tubes to thereby guard against relative axial movement between the first and second tubes. Clockwise rotation of the actuating end permits the first tube to axially move relative to the second tube so as to adjust the length of the shaft unit. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273588 | EXPANDABLE BROADHEAD WITH REAR DEPLOYING BLADES - An improved expandable broadhead with rear deploying blades. The rear deploying blades deploy reliably upon impact of the blades with a target. The expandable broadhead resists deflection by the target regardless of the angle of entry. Consequently, the present expandable broadhead maximizes kinetic energy on impact and increases the probability of substantial penetration into the target. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273589 | SOUND-DAMPING UNIT FOR A SPROCKET, AND SPROCKET - A sound-damping unit for a sprocket has a mounting foot for connection to a sprocket and an elastic body placed on the mounting foot that is suitable for cushioning a chain running onto the sprocket. The elastic body is provided with a protective cap or protective layer. A sprocket according to the invention includes a circular sprocket disc having a number of teeth and tooth gaps in the circumferential direction. The sprocket is equipped with at least one sound-damping unit that is configured to reduce the noise upon a chain running onto said sprocket. The sound-damping unit is at least one sound damping unit as above. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273590 | TIMING CHAIN PIVOTING GUIDE HAVING A RUBBER SPRING ELEMENT - The rubber element is positioned in the drive end of the chain guide and provides dampening and noise reduction for the guide, thereby reducing the overall noise from the meshing of the chain and the guide. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273591 | MECHANICAL SPRING ELEMENT FOR FLEXIBLE DRIVE - A spring element that is designed for a flexible drive of an internal combustion engine. The spring element has a cylinder, in which a piston is guided in a linearly displaceable manner, a force being applied to the piston by spring means. Corresponding fixing eyes are respectively allocated to the cylinder and the piston for fixing the spring element. A transverse pin is associated with the piston to limit the travel of the spring element. The pin engages in a positive fit with backlash in a longitudinal guiding element of the cylinder. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273592 | SNAP TOGETHER SPLIT SPROCKET - Described herein is a sprocket for interfacing with a perforated material, such as a chain. The sprocket includes a hub and a material-interfacing plate. The hub is shaped to fit around an axially extending shaft, and includes a plurality of hub portions each shaped to fit around a portion of the shaft; and a retaining portion and a hub interlocking portion, each disposed on at least one of the hub portions. The material-interfacing plate has a periphery that is shaped to interface with the perforated material, and includes a plurality of plate portions each shaped to fit around a portion of the hub; and a plate interlocking portion shaped to interlock with the hub interlocking portion and disposed on at least one of the plate portions. The material-interfacing plate is in a secured position when the plate interlocking portion and the hub interlocking portion are interlocked with each other. The interlocked plate and hub interlocking portions prevent the material-interfacing plate from sliding radially off the hub and the retaining portion prevents the material-interfacing plate from sliding axially off the hub when the material-interfacing plate is in the secured position. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273593 | POWER TRAIN FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention provides a power train for a hybrid vehicle that can achieve a fixed gear ratio mode where a vehicle is driven at a fixed gear ratio, such as shift stages of common transmission, only by the driving force of an engine without driving a motor generator, as well as an electric vehicle mode and a hybrid mode that are basic driving modes of a hybrid vehicle, such that it is possible to drive the vehicle with high efficiency in accordance with traveling conditions of the vehicle and improve fuel efficiency. Further, according to the power train for a hybrid vehicle, the number of gear teeth of a sun gear and a pinion of a planetary gear set, which is a component, can be changed in various ways, such that it is possible to more freely select the capacity of a clutch or a motor generator. Therefore, it is possible to design a compact transmission. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273594 | POWER TRAIN FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention provides a power train for a hybrid vehicle that allows for multiple mode driving, which is combined with a way of driving at a fixed gear ratio such as the shift stages of a common transmission, and high-efficiency driving, thereby improving fuel efficiency of the vehicle. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273595 | POWER TRAIN FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention provides a power train for a hybrid vehicle that allows for multiple mode driving, which is combined with a way of driving at a fixed gear ratio such as the shift stages of a common transmission, and high-efficiency driving, thereby improving fuel efficiency of the vehicle. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273596 | POWER TRAIN FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention provides a power train for a hybrid vehicle that can achieve a fixed gear ratio mode where a vehicle is driven at a fixed gear ratio, such as shift stages of common transmission, only by the driving force of an engine without driving a motor generator, as well as an electric vehicle mode and a hybrid mode that are basic driving modes of a hybrid vehicle, such that it is possible to drive the vehicle with high efficiency in accordance with traveling conditions of the vehicle and improve fuel efficiency. Further, according to the power train for a hybrid vehicle, the number of teeth of a sun gear and a pinion of a planetary gear set, which is a component, can be changed in various ways, such that it is possible to more freely select the capacity of a clutch or a motor generator. Therefore, it is possible to design a compact transmission. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273597 | Hollow shaft epicyclic translative drive with centrally positioned transmittance and integrated utility apparatus - A drive is disclosed that is useful with a variety of apparatus for either multiplying torque or increasing rotational speed. The drive includes a supported inner shaft having a sun gear at one end, the inner shaft receivable through a hollow outer coaxial shaft having an engageable transmittance (a spur gear, for example) intermediate first and second opposite ends thereof. A planetary gear set platform is located at one end of the outer shaft, planet gears rotatably mounted thereabout in engagement with the sun gear received through the platform for rotation in a stationary ring gear. A right angle translate gear is affixed to the inner shaft adjacent an end thereof opposite the sun gear, a rotational source engagable at one of the translate gear and the transmittance and a utility output engagable at the other. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273598 | ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH | 2010-10-28 |
20100273599 | DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A transmission is connectable to an input member and has an output member, first and second shafts, first and second countershafts, a plurality of co-planar gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The torque transmitting devices include a plurality of synchronizer assemblies and a dual clutch assembly. The transmission is operable to provide at least one reverse speed ratio and a plurality of forward speed ratios between the input member and the output member. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273600 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - An automatic transmission includes first to third single-pinion planetary gearsets. The second ring gear and third sun gear are coupled to the first carrier and first ring gear respectively to constitute first and second rotor units. Input and output shafts are coupled to the second sun gear and third ring gear respectively. A first clutch selectively holds the first sun gear to the third carrier. A first brake selectively holds the first sun gear stationary. A second clutch selectively holds the second sun gear to the third carrier. A third clutch selectively holds the second carrier to the second rotor unit. A fourth clutch selectively holds the second carrier to the third carrier. A second brake selectively holds the first rotor unit stationary. At least eight gear ratios and one reverse gear ratio are obtained by simultaneous application of three of the clutches and brakes. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273601 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - An automatic transmission including three single pinion planetary gearsets and six friction elements, in which an input shaft is always connected to a first sun gear of a first planetary gearset, the output shaft is always connected to a second ring gear of a second planetary gearset, a third sun gear of a third planetary gearset is always kept in a fixed state relative to a transmission case of the automatic transmission, a first ring gear of the first planetary gearset and a third pinion carrier of the third planetary gearset are always connected to each other and constitute a first rotary member, and at least eight forward speeds and one reverse speed are respectively established by simultaneous engagements of three friction elements selected from the six friction elements. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273602 | TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM - A traction drive system for an articulated robotic arm. The traction drive system can include an input drive disk, a spider, an array of traction balls, a traction plate, an output drive shaft, a clamping device to load the traction balls, and an absolute rotation position sensor system. The rotation of the output drive shaft can be coupled to the rotation of the input drive disk while the traction balls are frictionally engaged to the drive disk surface and traction plate surface. The rotational connection can be decoupled when the traction balls are not frictionally engaged to the drive disk surface and traction plate surface. A rotational position sensor located in proximity to the traction drive can provide absolute rotational position feedback of the output drive shaft. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273603 | VEHICLE LAUNCH DEVICE HAVING FLUID COUPLING - A method of controlling an automatic shifting power transmission having a fluid coupling device, at least one reaction clutch disposed in series with the fluid coupling device, and an electric machine disposed in series with the fluid coupling device and the at least one reaction clutch includes partially engaging the at least one reaction clutch corresponding to a first gear engagement to effect a first gear launch maneuver when engine load is at or above a predetermined value. Next the electric machine is energized to provide additional torque to the first gear reaction clutch when the automatic shifting power transmission is in the first gear launch maneuver. The at least one reaction clutch corresponding to the first gear engagement is fully engaged when engine load is below the predetermined value. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273604 | HYBRID SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD - To reduce a torque drop caused by shift shock and time lag in a hybrid system. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273605 | IN-VEHICLE POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An in-vehicle power transmission apparatus is equipped with a motor-generator working as an engine to drive a vehicle and a power split device made up of a plurality of power split rotors. A first one of the rotors is coupled to a driven wheel of the vehicle, while a second one of the rotors is coupled to an accessory such as an air compressor of an air conditioner. The speed of the second rotor is controllable independently of that of the driven wheel. This eases restrictions on the supply of power produced by the generator-motor to the accessory. Alternatively, the rotors are so linked that when the speed of the first rotor is not zero (0), the speed of the second rotor has one of zero (0) and a value other than zero (0), thus ensuring the stability in supplying the power to drive the vehicle to the accessory. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273606 | VEHICLE LAUNCH DEVICE HAVING FLUID COUPLING AND ELECTRIC MACHINE - An automatic shifting power transmission includes a hydrodynamic fluid drive device, a first reaction clutch disposed in series with the hydrodynamic fluid drive device, a variable capacity clutch disposed in parallel with the hydrodynamic fluid drive device, and an electric machine disposed in series with the hydrodynamic fluid drive device and the first reaction clutch. A method of controlling the automatic transmission includes slipping the first reaction clutch corresponding to a first gear engagement to affect a first gear launch maneuver when engine load is at or above a first predetermined value. The method includes the steps of fully engaging the first reaction clutch corresponding to the first gear engagement when engine load is below the first predetermined value, slipping the variable capacity clutch corresponding to the first gear engagement when engine load is below a second predetermined value, fully engaging a second reaction clutch corresponding to the appropriate gear engagement, depressurizing the hydrodynamic fluid drive device corresponding to a second gear engagement, and energizing the electric machine corresponding to a second gear engagement, the electric machine driving a turbine of the hydrodynamic fluid drive device further removing fluid from the hydrodynamic fluid drive device. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273607 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVE TRAIN - A method for operating a drive train in a motor vehicle with a dual mass flywheel driven by an internal combustion engine via a crankshaft and at least a transmission input shaft of a transmission that can be coupled with an output part of the dual mass flywheel. Between the input part and output part a hysteresis-laden damping device is effective, which influences engine torque output from the internal combustion engine and load torque transmitted to at least a transmission input shaft through the hysteresis characteristic. To eliminate the disturbances caused by the dual mass flywheel a state model constantly determines rotation speeds of the input part and of the output part and depending on a differential angle determined from the rotation speeds and from the characteristic numbers of the damping device, a characteristic disturbance torque for influencing at least the load torque is determined in real time. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273608 | Physical Training System - A physical training system comprises a resistance structure, and at least one resistance unit disposed thereon, wherein an athlete may attach to the resistance unit by way of a cable that is incorporated in the resistance unit. The at least one resistance unit may exert a resistive force on an athlete through the cable. The system may further comprise at least one target object, against which an athlete may make selective physical contact as part of a training regimen. The system may further comprise sensors and data collection devices for tracking an athlete's performance. The system allows the exertion of force on an athlete from a plurality of directions and according to various movement patterns (including non-linear movement patterns) of an athlete. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273609 | TOTAL BODY EXERCISE METHODS AND APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a frame, an arm supporting member, and a leg supporting member. A sensor is connected to at least one of the arm supporting member and the leg supporting member, and/or a resilient member is interconnected between the arm supporting member and either the leg supporting member or the frame. The sensor communicates with a user display and/or a resistance device to indicate the amounts of work performed by the arm supporting member and the leg supporting member, and/or to adjust resistance to movement of the leg supporting member as a function of user force applied against the arm supporting member. The resilient member encourages synchronization of the arm supporting member and the leg supporting member, while allowing some relative movement therebetween. A user interface displays data associated with exercise activity, including relative amounts of work performed by a user's arms and legs and/or performed during different phases of exercise, including discrete aerobic and anaerobic phases. The interface display and the level of resistance are preferably changed as part of the transition between phases. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273610 | TRAINING PROGRAM AND MUSIC PLAYLIST GENERATION FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING - Systems and techniques for generating an athletic training program and selecting music for playing during the training program are described. Based on specified parameters, a training program module may generate a customized training program intended to help an athlete reach a goal. In conjunction therewith or independently thereof, a music selection module may generate a music playlist for playing during a training program. Music selection parameters may include training intensity, user speed, user location, user mood, a user's currently performance (e.g., as compared to an expected performance) and the like. The music selection module may select songs from a personal library or a public database of music. Music selection may be made to maximize user motivation/inspiration. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273611 | TRAMPOLINE AND THE LIKE WITH ENCLOSURE - A fence surrounds a trampoline and extends above the rebounding surface, reducing the risk of injury. Shock absorption is aided by a support system of independent poles, linked at their tops by a flexible strap or line which is attached directly to a protective cap at the top of each pole. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for attaching a pad to a trampoline frame either with or without an enclosure. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273612 | MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING SEAT HEIGHT FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - The present invention is a seat height adjustment mechanism for exercise equipment having a seat. Examples of such exercise equipment include: stationary exercise bicycles; road or mountain type bicycles; resistance strength training supporting racks or platforms (e.g., preacher curl benches, military or shoulder press racks, etc.) for use with free weights; and resistance strength training machines that employ as resistance weight plates, deflectable members, elastic bands, springs, hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, etc. The mechanism comprises a member, a telescopic member, and an engagement member. The member extends upwardly and includes a rack. The telescopic member includes a first end telescopically received in the member and a seat end. The engagement member is coupled to the telescopic member and adapted to engage the rack. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273613 | DUMBBELL SYSTEM FOR MUSCLES WORK - A dumbbell system that allows a single arm working and alternatively a simultaneous and symmetrical working of both arms to fortify specific muscles, including biceps, triceps and back muscles. The dumbbell system includes a dumbbell unit and either a single weight plate attachment means, or a double weight plate attachment means to connecting two dumbbell units to each other. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273614 | Method for Passive Abdominal Exercise Using Elastic Exercise Band - A passive exercise device allows for a method of passive exercise such as while sleeping or normal daily activities, the method using an elastic band worn over clothing around the user's waist, and secured with non-slip material or pre-cut end sections inserted into overlapping band layers. The band may provide alternative utility to the user such as to provide back support while being worn, to minimize caloric intake while being worn, the band may be used to actively exercise abdominal or other muscle groups, used in combination with or to supplement other exercise equipment, wrapped around injured joints or muscles, and easily worn, stored and transported. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273615 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - This description is not intended to limit the scope of the claims herein. An exercise device comprising a base that can be oriented at any angle and that defines a plurality of connection interfaces, each of which is designed to carry and restrain one end of a cantilevered resilient member. Said connection interfaces can be positioned at or adjusted to a widely varying range of locations and angular orientations with respect to the base. The resilient members can be affixed to any of the connection interfaces that the user desires, so that the resilient members can be positioned in a correspondingly wide range of locations and angular orientations relative to the base to enable the user to perform a wide range of exercises on the apparatus by gripping and exerting a force on the resilient members or other handles attached to the resilient members. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273616 | Complete body fitness machine - A “Complete Body Fitness Machine” that provides for a muscle building workout as well as a cardiovascular workout for the total body consists generally of an adjustable seat and two arms on either side, which are adjustable in height and have an infinitely and independently variable resistance possible in either clockwise or counterclockwise rotation. The arms are designed to have several types of mechanisms attached, so as to be able to work with a variety of body parts including, but not limited to, hands, arms, legs, feet, torso, neck and shoulders. When the proper attachment is used, the resistance for each direction of rotation of the arm is set, and the exercise is conducted. Depending on the workout desired, the seat and arms could be adjusted to different positions as well as the seat can be free-moving. This, combined with the fact that the arms can rotate 360-degrees, allows the user to simulate rotational cardiovascular exercises such as cycling, rowing, rotation of the arms in a circular motion (similarly to how the legs rotate in the cycling motion), and even running. The two independent arms are infinitely and separately adjusted for resistance in either rotational direction. This means that the body's natural design of using opposing muscle groups such as the bicep and triceps to bend and straighten the arm can be not only be utilized, but also maximized for efficiency of operation and workout. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273617 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for achieving desired abdominal contractions during exercise movement includes a back support and a pair of leg blades removably attached to the back support. The device includes an adjustable back blade attached to the back support and extending upward from the lower end along a centerline of the back support, and a neck support assembly attached to the back blade. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273618 | EXERCISE ASSISTING DEVICE - An exercise assisting device comprises foot supports having foot support surfaces respectively, a seat, a seat height adjusting unit, and a seat driving unit. The foot support is provided for bearing foot of a user. The seat is shaped to have a contact surface for supporting buttocks of the user when the user places the feet onto the foot support surfaces. The seat height adjusting unit is configured to move the seat toward a vertical direction and also toward a front-back direction in order to position the seat at a standard position which is located at a standard height from the foot support surface in the vertical direction. Consequently, a knee of the user has a predetermined angle. The seat driving unit is configured to swing the seat about the standard position so as to vary weight of the user which acts on legs of the user. The exercise assisting device further comprises a load regulating means. The load regulating means is configured to vary a load which acts on a knee joint of the user as a height between the contact surface of the seat and the foot support surface in the vertical direction becomes shorter than the standard height. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273619 | PASSIVE EXERCISE ASSISTING DEVICE OF STANDING TYPE - A passive exercise assisting device comprises a left foot support, a right foot support, and a driving unit. The left foot support and the right foot support are configured to bear a left foot and a right foot of a user respectively. The driving unit is configured to move the left foot support and the right foot support so as to give motions to the left foot support and the right foot support in relation with each other. The driving unit comprises at least one of a horizontal motion applying mechanism and a rotation motion applying mechanism. The horizontal motion applying mechanism is configured move the left foot support and the right foot support laterally to the left foot support and the right foot support. The rotation motion applying mechanism is configured rotate the left foot support and the right foot support about horizontal axes to the left foot support and the right foot support. The passive exercise assisting device further comprises a vertical motion applying mechanism being configured to move the left foot support and the right foot support vertically to the left foot support and the right foot support. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273620 | Insertion Method for Centered Thread in Filter Rod - A method and apparatus for preparing a rod for use in the preparation of a smoking article are provided. The method comprises: (i) providing a starting material for forming said rod; (ii) providing a solid support for location within said formed rod; (iii) providing rod forming means comprising a channel ending in an open exit; (iv) providing an elongate passage having a distal portion terminating in an open distal end within said channel; (v) drawing said solid support through said elongate passage by contacting it with said travelling starting material in said channel; (vi) concurrently introducing an additive into said elongate passage at a rate sufficient to maintain a predetermined minimum volume in said distal portion—such that said travelling solid support is coated and/or impregnated by said additive by continuous immersion in said additive in said distal portion; and (vii) allowing said formed rod comprising said solid support coated and/or impregnated by additive to exit from said open exit of said channel. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273621 | RECIPROCATING SEALER FOR WEB CONVERTERS - Various device embodiments include first and second plate assemblies. Each plate assembly includes a base, a seal plate, one or more air bladders and a servo motor to provide a linear motion of the seal plate with respect to the base. The device further includes at least one plate assembly motor operably linked to the bases of the plate assemblies to provide a linear motion of the first and second plate assemblies toward each other to perform a sealing operation and away from each other. The device further includes a controller connected to the at least one plate assembly motor and to the first and second servo motors to coordinate the motion of the first and second seal plates to perform a seal operation on a web while traveling with the web. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273622 | SPLIT VACUUM BAG - A storage bag includes a first flexible sheet and a second flexible sheet overlying and bonded to the first flexible sheet proximate a portion of an outer periphery of the first flexible sheet to form an open-mouthed bag having first and second sides. A first intermediate wall extends between and substantially across the first flexible sheet and the second flexible sheet. A first compartment is defined by the space between the first side of the open-mouthed bag and the intermediate wall. A second compartment is defined by the space between the second side of the open-mouthed bag and the intermediate wall. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273623 | Folding Apparatus And Folding Method - A folding apparatus and method for a web-fed rotary press having a first folding jaw cylinder, a cross cutter by which a first web ribbon comprising a first quantity of printing stock webs is fed to the cross cutter and is cross cuttable into first print products by the cross cutter and a collection cylinder by which the first print products are subsequently cross folded by the collection cylinder and the first folding jaw cylinder. The apparatus also includes an auxiliary cross cutter which cross cuts a second web ribbon comprising a second quantity of printing stock webs into second print products. A transfer device is used to transfer the second print products produced from the second web ribbon to the collection cylinder. As a result, a first print product and a second print product are combined on the collection cylinder and are cross folded together when transferred to the first folding jaw cylinder. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273624 | COMPACT DUNNAGE CONVERTER - A compact dunnage conversion machine includes a converging chute with a restricted inlet, a powered feed assembly with a sealed gearbox, a plurality of interchangeable power supplies, and a restricted outlet chute. The converter can convert a sheet stock material into dunnage for use in packaging one or more objects in a container. The restricted inlet and outlet make it more difficult for foreign objects to enter the converter and disrupt the conversion process. The sealed gearbox interposed between the driving elements of the feed assembly and an electric motor facilitates maintenance and repair of the feed assembly, while also protecting the gears therein. Finally, the power supplies provide electrical power to the motor and can include an electrical storage device, such as a battery, or an alternating-current-to-direct-current converter which is connectable to a source of electricity for supplying that electricity to the motor in an acceptable form. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273625 | SEPARATOR HAVING A LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR A SHORT SPINDLE DRIVE - A separator including a rotatable centrifugal drum having a vertical axis of rotation and an inflow line for a material to be processed by the separator. Also included is a drive spindle for the drum rotatably mounted via a mounting to a housing supported elastically on a machine stand section. A drive device includes an electric drive motor having a stator and a rotor which is aligned with the drive spindle. A lubricant system is configured to lubricate the mounting and the lubricant system includes a lubricant circuit to convey lubricant and has a lubricant collecting container. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273626 | Centrifuge Rotor - A centrifuge rotor is provided. The rotor includes a compression-molded rotor body that includes a central hub defining an axis of rotation of the rotor body, and a plurality of bays, each configured to receive a bucket therein. A plurality of load transferring members are integrally molded with the rotor body and each include a bucket support for supporting a bucket, with the bucket support permitting pivoting movement of the bucket during centrifugation of the rotor body about the axis of rotation. A reinforcement layer extends circumferentially and/or helically around an exterior of the rotor body. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273627 | Method for Separating Discrete Volumes of A Composite Liquid - A method for separating at least two discrete volumes of a composite liquid into at least a first component and a second component, comprising centrifuging at least two separation bags containing two discrete volumes of a composite liquid respectively, so as to separate therein the first and second components; transferring at least one fraction of a first separated component from the separation bags into satellite bags connected thereto respectively; detecting a characteristic of a component at determined location in each separation bag; and stopping transferring the at least one fraction of the first component from each separation bag into the first satellite bag connected thereto, upon detection of the characteristic of a component at the determined location. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273628 | HORIZONTAL CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR - A horizontal centrifugal separator is provided in which the hermeticity of the casing can be improved by using sealing means having a simple structure. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273629 | Swing Bucket For Use With A Centrifuge Rotor - A bucket is provided for use with a centrifuge rotor. The bucket includes a bucket body that has a side wall and a bottom wall. A pair of projections extend from the side wall on opposing sides of the bucket body and are configured for engagement with the centrifuge rotor. The bucket also includes reinforcing material coupled to the projections for restricting movement of the bucket body relative to the projections during centrifugation on the centrifuge rotor. The projections may include bushings that extend outwardly from the side wall for engaging corresponding pins on the centrifuge rotor. The projection may alternatively or additionally include pins for engaging corresponding journals on the centrifuge rotor. The bucket body may include a pair of diametrically opposed apertures, with each of the projections extending through one of the apertures. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273630 | SYNTHESIZED HYBRID ROCK COMPOSITION, METHOD, AND ARTICLE FORMED BY THE METHOD - The invention relates to synthetic hybrid rock compositions, articles of manufacture and related processes employing mineral waste starting materials such as mine tailings, mine development rock, ash, slag, quarry fines, and slimes, to produce valuable articles of manufacture and products, which are characterized by superior physical and structural characteristics, including low porosity, low absorption, increased strength and durability, and retained plasticity. The resulting materials are compositionally and chemically distinct from conventional synthetic rock materials as demonstrated by scanning electron microprobe analysis, and are useful in a wide variety of applications, particularly with respect to commercial and residential construction. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273631 | REINFORCED GLASS-CERAMIC ARTICLE AND ENAMEL SUITABLE FOR THE COATING THEREOF - The present invention relates to a process for reinforcing a glass-ceramic article, into which a maximum tension is introduced beneath the surface of the glass-ceramic, advantageously in proximity to said surface. The invention also relates to an enamel that can be used for this reinforcement, this enamel being formed from a glass frit having the following composition, the proportions being expressed as weight percentages: | 2010-10-28 |
20100273632 | Glass-Ceramic Composite Encapsulation Material - A glass-ceramic composite encapsulation material composed of glass matrix materials of SiO | 2010-10-28 |
20100273633 | OPTICAL GLASS - The present invention relates to an optical glass containing, in terms of mass % on an oxide basis, P | 2010-10-28 |
20100273634 | GLASS COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING GLASS COMPOSITION - A glass composition which is reduced in the amount of residual bubbles and is produced using smaller amounts of an environmentally unfriendly component such as arsenic oxide and antimony oxide. This glass composition contains, in terms of mass %: 40-70% SiO | 2010-10-28 |
20100273635 | Glass Composition - Disclosed is a glass composition including 60 to 70% by mass of SiO | 2010-10-28 |
20100273636 | MIX AND REFRACTORY PRODUCT HAVING A HIGH HYDRATION RESISTANCE PRODUCED THEREFROM - Mix which comprises a) one or more very finely divided silicon dioxide powders having an average particle diameter of from 2 to 100 nm and a BET surface area of at least 30 m | 2010-10-28 |
20100273637 | Ceramic and Cermet Having The Second Phase To Improve Toughness Via Phase Separation From Complete Solid-Solution Phase And The Method For Preparing Them - This invention relates to a ceramic and a cermet each having a second phase for improving toughness via phase separation from a complete solid-solution phase and to a method of preparing them. The ceramic and the cermet may have the second phase phase-separated from the complete solid-solution phase, thereby easily achieving a great improvement in toughness and exhibiting other good properties including high strength, consequently enabling the manufacture of high-strength and high-toughness cutting tools, instead of conventional WC—Co hard materials. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273638 | SOLID-SOLUTION CARBIDE/CARBONITRIDE POWDER AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THEREOF - The present invention relates to a complete solid solution powder used for preparing a cermet composite sintered body, and method for preparing thereof. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a complete solid solution powder which can improve, to a great extent, toughness of a cermet sintered body which is used for high-speed cutting tool materials and die materials in the field of metal working, such as various machine industries and automobile industry, and method for preparing thereof. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273639 | CERAMIC MATERIAL FOR LEDS WITH REDUCED SCATTERING AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a ceramic luminescent material for LEDs with reduced scattering made by a uniaxial hot-pressing step. | 2010-10-28 |
20100273640 | ADSORPTION COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR REMOVAL OF CO FROM MATERIAL STREAMS - Carbon monoxide is removed from streams by adsorption on an adsorption composition which comprises copper, zinc and zirconium oxides and whose copper-comprising component has a degree of reduction, expressed as weight ratio of metallic copper to the sum of metallic copper and copper oxides, calculated as CuO, of at least 45% and not more than 75%. | 2010-10-28 |