44th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120272525 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A STACKED PLANETARY GEAR SET - A method for manufacturing a carrier assembly of a stacked planetary gear set is provided. The method includes forming the inner and outer spiders and attaching the spiders to a back plate or to each other to form the carrier assembly. One or both of the inner and outer carrier spiders are formed from powdered metal, by precision casting, and/or by stamping. The stacked planetary gear set may be axially aligned or axially offset. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272526 | Dental and Medical Instruments Comprising Titanium - Endodontic instruments for use in performing root canal therapy on a tooth are disclosed. In one form, the instruments include an elongate shank having a cutting edge extending from a distal end of the shank along an axial length of the shank. The shank comprises a titanium alloy, and the shank is prepared by heat-treating the shank at a temperature above 25° C. in an atmosphere consisting essentially of a gas unreactive with the shank. In another form, the endodontic instruments have an elongate shank having a cutting edge extending from a distal end of the shank along an axial length of the shank. The shank consists essentially of a titanium alloy selected from alpha-titanium alloys, beta-titanium alloys, and alpha-beta-titanium alloys. The instruments solve the problems encountered when cleaning and enlarging a curved root canal. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272527 | COMBINATION CHOPSTICK UTENSIL - A combination chopstick utensil including a first chopstick member and a second chopstick member. The combination chopstick utensil includes a pair of base members coupled to each of the first and second chopstick members having a separation facilitation structure configured to facilitate separation of the pair of base members. The combination chopstick utensil includes a utensil coupled to the pair of base members and extending therefrom substantially opposite of the first and second chopstick members. The first and second chopstick members are substantially non-parallel when in a combined chopstick utensil configuration. The utensil is a spoon. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272528 | PILL PEN WITH A PILL CUTTER AND GRINDER - The pill container is shaped like a conventional pen and is composed of multiple cylindrical compartments and a cap. Each compartment is labeled for the medication it contains. The label can be placed outside or attached inside with a clip. Such labeling with a clip can be applied to the regular medication organizers to add extra function as a labeled pill container. The last compartment of pill pen has a blade embedded at its end and functions as a pill cutter, which is covered with a safety cap, which has a serrated convex surface so as to function as a pill grinder. The cutting and grinding surface is the inside vertex of the cap of the pill pen. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272529 | Knife Having a Reversible Carriage - A knife comprising a housing and a rotating blade carriage pivotably associated with the housing. The knife further includes a compartment in which a plurality of blades can be stored and later advanced from the housing for performing a cutting action, the first end of the blade being exposed. The rotating blade carriage can be rotated with respect to the housing and placed in a second position so that the opposite end of the same blade is exposed for performing a cutting action when advanced. The rotating blade carriage can be selectively locked in the first or second position. A carriage locking lever can be accessible for unlocking the rotating blade carriage for blade reversal. When removal of the used or worn blade is desired, the knife can have one or more blade release members that allow the disengagement of the blade from the knife so that the user can manually remove the blade without the requirement of disassembly or partial disassembly of the knife. Automatic reloading of subsequent blades is possible. If desired, the knife can be configured to automatically load subsequent blades after removal of previous used or worn blades. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272530 | MULTI-EDGE CHISEL - A multi-edge chisel which can be operated in a hands-free manner is made from a unitary main body with at least one opening. The main body has a flat profile, with a blade on one end, and at least one striking plate on the opposite end. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272531 | Tool accommodating replaceable blade - A cutting tool utilizing a replaceable blade has a body which defines a blade-accepting pocket having an interior within which the body of the blade is nestingly accepted when inserted within the pocket and for releasable securement of the blade within the blade-accepting pocket. Furthermore, the blade-accepting pocket includes an abutment surface against which a surface of the blade body bears against when the cutting edge of the blade is moved into cutting engagement with an item being cut with the tool. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272532 | HAIR CLIPPER - The hair clipper of the present invention includes an adjusting device configured to adjust a clipping height determined by a relative position of a second comb-like blade to a first comb-like blade. The device includes a connection mechanism connecting a handle ring to a slider such that the slider configured to vary the relative position is moved with rotation of the ring. The mechanism includes a cam groove and a linking pin placed inside the groove. The groove includes first and second sides. The first side includes plural step parts which extend in a direction across the moving direction of the slider and are formed in different positions in the moving direction, and a slope part connecting the step parts. The second side is formed such that the cam groove has a smaller width at the step part than at a border between the step and slope parts. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272533 | HAIR CLIPPER - The hair clipper of the present invention includes an adjusting device configured to adjust a clipping height determined by a relative position of a second comb-like blade to a first comb-like blade. The device includes a slider configured to vary the relative position, and a handle ring, and a connection mechanism connecting the ring to the slider such that the slider is moved with rotation of the ring. The mechanism includes a cam groove and a linking pin placed inside the cam groove. The cam groove includes plural holding grooves extending in a direction across the moving direction of the slider and a connection groove connecting the holding grooves. The plural holding grooves are formed in different positions in the moving direction respectively associated with the different clipping heights. Each holding groove is configured to hold the pin between its opposite inner sides. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272534 | Knife With Carabiner - A knife is disclosed. The knife comprises a handle having carabiner loop integrally formed with an arm extending from one end of the handle and a gate extending from a second end, the gate pivotally attached to the handle whereby the carabiner loop can be opened or closed. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272535 | LINE-TYPE GRASS CUTTING HEAD WHICH CAN BE ALTERNATIVELY USED ON MACHINES WITH LEFT OR RIGHT ROTATION - A head including a housing ( | 2012-11-01 |
20120272536 | Survey Setting Point Indicating Device - A survey setting point indicating device comprises a support member | 2012-11-01 |
20120272537 | Survey Setting Point Indicating Device And Surveying System - A survey setting point indicating device comprises a prism device | 2012-11-01 |
20120272538 | METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR RAPID TRIM ADJUSTMENT - Methods and arrangements to rapidly adjust the trim of a watercraft are disclosed. More specifically, embodiments comprise a sensor to quickly detect changes in the trim angle of a watercraft and a driver adapted to effect rapid changes in the trim angle. For example, many embodiments include large hydraulic pumps and hydraulic connections to adjust the angle of a trim adjuster such as the angle of trim tabs, an outboard motor, or a stern drive. Some embodiments implement high torque electric motors or high capacity pneumatic systems. The drivers may, for example, effect changes in the angle of the trim adjuster within two seconds. In one embodiment, the driver may effect a change in the trim angle within one second or less. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272539 | Blade Gap Setting for Potato Chip Cutting Head - A blade gap setting device for a potato chip cutting head, the device comprising an elongate body having an upper surface and a lower surface, at least one mounting for a depth micrometer having a displaceable spindle, the mounting extending from the upper surface to the lower surface to permit a depth micrometer to be mounted to the upper surface with a free end of the displaceable spindle being exposed at the lower surface, a first lower reference surface and a second front reference surface, at least the second front reference surface being located forwardly of the at least one mounting. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272540 | Blade Gap Setting for Blade Cutter Assembly - A blade gap setting device for attachment to a blade holder of a blade cutter assembly has an elongate body with an upper surface and a lower surface and at least one mounting for a depth micrometer having a displaceable spindle. The depth micrometer is installed through a channel of the mounting, with a free end of the displaceable spindle being exposed beneath the mounting. The device also has a first rounded front reference surface located at a position in front of the mounting, a second front reference surface extending downwardly from the body, and a third lower reference surface below the mounting or spindle. The reference surfaces serve as contact points to bear against interior portions of the blade cutter assembly; in particular, the blade holder and a top surface of the blade. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272541 | MEASURING RING WITH MEASURING TAPE AND METHOD FOR ARRANGING THE MEASURING TAPE - In order to be able to compensate different temperature expansion of a magnetic tape, (measuring tape) and a support ring in an angle sensor where the magnetic tape is applied to a circumference of a component and where a scanning head is used, the magnetic tape is fixated at the support ring at the most at one location of the circumference and otherwise supported at the circumference with a tension band, so that the measuring tape can perform a movement relative to the support ring, and/or the tension band due to the expansion in circumferential direction. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272542 | DRYING ARRANGEMENT - Disclosed is a contact lens drying apparatus ( | 2012-11-01 |
20120272543 | HEAT REFLUX DRYING MACHINE UTILIZING INLET/OUTLET AIR TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE TO CONDENSE WATER - The present invention utilizes hot air containing water discharged from a heating space to pass through a top/down bended fluid pipeline ( | 2012-11-01 |
20120272544 | CONTROLLED NUCLEATION DURING FREEZING STEP OF FREEZE DRYING CYCLE USING PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL ICE FOG DISTRIBUTION - A method of controlling and enhancing the nucleation of product in a freeze dryer, wherein the product is maintained at a predetermined temperature and pressure in a chamber of the freeze dryer, and a predetermined volume of ice fog is created in a condenser chamber separate from the product chamber and connected thereto by a vapor port. The ice fog has a predetermined pressure that is greater than that of the product chamber, and is rapidly conveyed through the vapor port into the product chamber for even distribution therein to create uniform and rapid nucleation of the product in different areas of the product chamber. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272545 | ORTHOPEDIC SOLE INCLUDING CORRECTIVE MEANS FOR TREATING METATARSALGIA AND PLANTAR SKIN DISORDERS - An orthopedic insole capable of being inserted into a shoe or the like for relieving and/or treating skin disorders and/or calluses and/or metatarsal pain comprises at least one semi-rigid corrective element capable of producing an inner metatarsal support, over the rear portion of the head of the first metatarsal, and/or a median metatarsal support, over the rear portion of the second and/or third and/or fourth metatarsal head, and/or an external metatarsal support, over the rear portion of the fifth metatarsal head. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272546 | HEALTHY INSOLE - A healthy insole is disclosed, which includes a first soft elastic member including a front metatarsal section, a mid foot section, and a rear heel section, and formed in a shape corresponding to a shape of an inner bottom surface of a shoe; a hard elastic member disposed at a bottom of the mid foot section and the rear heel section of the first soft elastic member, wherein a first through hole and a second through hole are respectively disposed in an arch portion of the mid foot section and the rear heel section, and a plurality of first recesses are disposed on the surface of the hard elastic member, and an arch elastic part is disposed in the first through hole; and a second soft elastic member disposed in the second through hole of the hard elastic member, wherein a plurality of second recesses are disposed on the surface of the second soft elastic member. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272547 | FOOTWEAR WITH IMPROVED SOLE ASSEMBLY - An article of footwear, such as a sports shoe particularly for the practice of a racquet sport, the shoe including an outer sole assembly and an upper. A contact surface of the sole assembly has a first support portion including a first subdivision which borders a front end, from the lateral side to the medial side, as well as a second subdivision which extends from the first subdivision towards the rear end, and from the lateral side towards a medial side. The contact surface has a second support portion which extends from the first subdivision of the first portion towards the rear end, and from the second subdivision of the first portion towards the medial side. The average coefficient of friction of the first support portion is greater than the average coefficient of friction of the second support portion. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272548 | Flexible Forefoot Protection for Insoles and Shoes - An invention pertaining to footwear is described, including a flexible protection plate, an insole, and a shoe with three forefoot pads and three toe compartments. The sections of the protection plate are hinged or separated to allow a greater degree of independent movement of the three main groups of muscles and bones in the forefoot in response to varying walking, hiking and running terrain. A separate insole is described that incorporates the forefoot protection plate and that can be inserted into and removed from footwear in order to provide additional protection as needed. A shoe including outer-sole, midsole and upper, are also described in which the forward portion is divided into three toe compartments that are configured to allow independent articulation of corresponding individual toes and/or pairs of toes inserted in the footwear. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272549 | Removable Footwear Cleat with Cushioning - A removable cleat for footwear. The cleat includes a disc with opposing faces. A shoe coupling element is attached to one face of the disc. The other disc face supports a cushioning layer. Traction elements are supported by the cushioning layer. When a user steps on a surface wearing a shoe outfitted with these cleats, the resilience of the cushioning layer at once both lessens the impact of the traction elements on the ground surface and lessens the reaction force on the user's foot transmitted through the shoe's outsole. The user's comfort is thereby enhanced. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272550 | PeepZ Cleat Covers - The invention provides a portable protective sheath specially designed to cover the bottoms and sides of athletic cleats. The PeepZ comprises a durable rubber or plastic soled footpad accentuated with empressed grooves that facilitate traction. The top surface is configured for applying the sheath device to the front half of a cleated sports shoe to cover the front half of the sole and the sides of the toe portion of the shoe. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272551 | Ditch Forming Implement - A ditch forming implement includes a frame supported for movement across the ground in a forward working direction when connected to a towing vehicle. A rotating member, for example a tire having a resilient main body and integral resilient paddles formed thereon, is rotatably supported on the frame within an upright plane oriented transversely to the forward working direction. The frame may also support a shovel on an implement shank spaced forwardly of the rotating member, an adjustable guide wheel supported rearwardly of the rotating member for controlling depth of the rotating member, and a grader blade supported forwardly and laterally offset to one side of the rotating member for widening a ditch to be formed by the implement. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272552 | CUTTER HEAD FOR DREDGING GROUND, CUTTER SUCTION DREDGER PROVIDED WITH SUCH A CUTTER HEAD AND USE OF THE CUTTER HEAD FOR DREDGING GROUND - A cutter head according to the invention is particularly suitable for breaking relatively hard ground, is self-sharpening and has an extended service life. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272553 | CUSTOMIZABLE DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR SECURELY DISPLAYING INFORMATION - A customizable display and method for selectively and securely displaying important information, such as a sign for use in healthcare environments. The display includes a cover and a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a frame, which supports a plurality of tracks, and a plurality of slides positioned on the tracks. The slides receive interchangeable indicia plates, which bear the important information wherein the slides are positioned behind the cover to selectively display the interchangeable indicia plates. The frame defines a locking channel for receiving a locking system having at least one elongate locking member for cooperating with a slide coupling to secure the slides in the extended or concealed position. The slides are biased in the concealed and extended positions and the locking system is obscured by the cover to prevent unauthorized or accidental movement of the slides to alter the displayed information. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272554 | MULTI-PLANAR IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A multi-planar image display system comprises an insert having holding means and sheets being held in alignment at opposite edges by the holding means. The sheets have particularly predetermined widths such that when aligned and affixed to each other via the holding means form predetermined curve profiles with equal spacing between the sheets, allowing a sharp, realistic 3D image to be produced from 2D images printed on the sheets. The system may further comprise a frame configured to securely hold the insert in tension without requiring additional fasteners. The frame may be configured to hold one or more inserts and allow easy insertion and removal of each insert. The frame may be configured to accommodate a cover, a board, a light panel, a cap, a casing, and/or other feature(s) to protect or otherwise accompany the 3D image produced by the insert. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272555 | FIREARM MAGAZINE - A magazine for a firearm may include a cavity that is shaped to prevent the tip of the bullets in the cartridges from contacting the magazine when the firearm recoils. The magazine may also be configured so that the cartridges in the magazine exit the cavity at least approximately in the center of the magazine. The magazine may be configured to include a biasing mechanism that pushes the cartridges upward in the cavity. The biasing mechanism may be configured to allow the magazine to be compact, simple, and reliable. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272556 | FIREARM HAVING AN EXPULSION DEVICE - The present invention provides for a firearm including a buttstock defining a first bore extending along a longitudinal axis and a receiver coupled to the buttstock. The receiver defines a second bore extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and in fluid communication with the first bore. The receiver also defines an ejection port transverse to the longitudinal axis. The firearm further includes a bolt carrier disposed in the second bore and movable relative to the receiver along the longitudinal axis between a firing position and a rearward position. The firearm also includes an expulsion device at least partially disposed in the buttstock for flowing air through the first and second bores and out the ejection port as the bolt carrier moves between the firing and rearward positions. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272557 | Foregrip - A grip is disclosed. The grip comprises a base portion; a grip portion pivotably connected to the base portion for arrangement in one of: a deployed orientation, a stowed orientation and an intermediate orientation, wherein the grip portion includes a first, inner body, and a second, outer body, wherein the second, outer body is movably- and telescopingly-connected to the first, inner body; and a locking assembly arranged within and at least partially contained by the grip portion, wherein a portion of the locking assembly is selectively-extendable in one of an orientation within the grip portion and beyond an outer surface of the grip portion for selective coupling of the portion of the locking assembly with the base portion. A method for operating a grip is also disclosed. An assembly is also disclosed. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272558 | Barrel - An improved barrel includes a first hollow portion having a preferred rectilinear extension direction and an inner surface defining a bore adapted to be travelled over by a projectile, the first hollow portion including an inner layer constituting the inner surface obtained through deposition of diamondoids by a high-vacuum process. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272559 | PATCH AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING FIREARMS - The invention relates to a patch ( | 2012-11-01 |
20120272560 | Firearm Barrel Cleaning Patches (CIP) - A planar triangular patch for cleaning firearm bores. The patch has similarly sized notches placed centrally along the edges of the patch, permitting a level of pleating as the patch is inserted into a firearm bore and wraps around a jag. The patch is made of a material design to clean and preserve the interior of a firearm bore and applies uniform pressure against the bore as it presents the face of its longest radius to the bore interior, cleaning the entire bore simultaneously. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272561 | Firearm Enclosure, Method For Constructing The Firearm Enclosure, And A Method For Converting the Firearm Enclosure Into A Blanket - An enclosure that converts to a blanket, a method for constructing the enclosure, and a method for converting the same into a blanket are disclosed. The enclosure includes a central panel, first-side and second-side panels and a sub-assembly. The central panel has a first end and an opposed second end. The central panel further has a transverse edge and an opposed edge. The first-side panel is connected along the transverse edge. The second-side panel is connected along the opposed edge. The sub-assembly, which includes a closing element and a protective element, is connected about a perimeter of the central panel. The closing element remains closed about a substantial portion of the perimeter when a firearm is present in the enclosure. The closing element is opened and the first-side and second-side panels unfolded in an outward manner from the central panel to form the blanket. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272562 | FISHING ROD - A fishing rod has a rod blank, and a line guide group attached to the rod blank for guiding a fishing line delivered from a reel to a top guide. The, line guide group is classified into a choke guide group configured with three choke guides and a tip guide group configured with a plurality of tip guides having a decreased height and diameter than the choke guides. Heights and diameters of the choke guides are set to draw one virtual cone shape in which the diameters are made to be circumferences. The heights and diameters of the tip guides are set to be all the same. Since the line is converged rapidly and smoothly, the tip guide group can have a combination of light guides having small diameter, thereby the entire weight can be saved greatly, and original ability of a rod can be brought out. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272563 | Controllable suspension fishing lure - A fishing lure includes a plurality of segments flexibly joined by a flexible line linkage to form a substantially linier array of segments. One or more fish hooks are secured to one or more of the segments. A fish line attachment is provided at the front most segment of the linier array. A plurality of angled slots are formed between each segment due to the spaced linier array. Each segment defines an internal buoyancy chamber and one or more vent apertures are provided which control the flow of water into the buoyancy chambers when the fishing lure is emerced. The lure provides a variety of travel paths and performance under the control of the user through manipulation of the attached fishing line. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272564 | Fishing Rig and Method of Assembling Same - A fishing rig for use in catching fish is described herein. The fishing rig includes a leader that extends between a first end and a second end, and a plurality of bait elements that are coupled to the leader. The plurality of bait elements includes a first bait element that is coupled to the leader and is oriented between the leader first end and the leader second end. At least one second bait element is coupled to the leader and oriented downline of the first bait element along the leader such that the first and second bait elements display a schooling-type action to facilitate attracting fish to the fishing rig. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272565 | Biomass Pretreatment for Fast Pyrolysis to Liquids - Aspects of the present invention relate to methods, systems, and compositions for preparing a solid biomass for fast pyrolysis. The method includes contacting the solid biomass with an inorganic material present in an effective amount for increasing fast pyrolysis yield of an organic liquid product (e.g., bio-oil). In various embodiments, the inorganic material is selected from the group consisting of aluminum sulfate, aluminum nitrate, aluminum chloride, aluminum hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and combinations thereof. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272566 | Biological Oils and Production and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides biological oils and methods and uses thereof. The biological oils are preferably produced by heterotrophic fermentation of one or more microorganisms using cellulose-containing feedstock as a main source of carbon. The present invention also provides methods of producing lipid-based biofuels and food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical products using the biological oils. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272567 | FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A fuel processing system for converting a logistical fuel and air into a liquid product comprising methanol. One such system comprises a fuel injection system configured to combine a logistical fuel and ambient air to produce a logistical fuel and air mixture, a synthesis gas production system configured to convert the logistical fuel and air mixture to synthesis gas, and a methanol synthesis system configured to convert the synthesis gas to a crude methanol liquid. Related methods are additionally disclosed. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272568 | Charcoal Manufacturing Process and Apparatus - The invention provides a continuous charcoal manufacturing apparatus for turning particulate organic material into charcoal. The apparatus comprises a source of the particulate organic material, a retort and a heating device for heating gas in an external vessel interior space. The source of the particulate organic material comprises an outlet for discharging the particulate organic material from said source! The retort has an external vessel and an inner vessel within the external vessel, whereby the walls of the two vessels are spaced apart from each other so as to define the external vessel interior space between the walls. The external vessel ulterior space is coupled to the source of the particulate organic material so as to allow gases to pass from said space to the source and the inner vessel has an inlet coupled to the source through which the particulate organic material can pass and an outlet for allowing the charcoal to exit the inner vessel. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272569 | Process for Drying Coal - A process for drying coal is provided in which coal is passed into a fluidized bed reactor and heated to a predetermined temperature. The dried coal is then fed to a cooler where the temperature of the product is reduced to approximately 200 degrees Fahrenheit and water is added to further passivate the coal. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272570 | PLANT GROWING AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - Methods of transporting or causing transport of a plant or plant part between two locations are provided. For example, plants or plant parts are placed in a support substrate that is free of organic soil, peat, humus or bark at a first location and transported to a second location. Methods for growing plants are also provided comprising, for example, receiving a transported plant or plant part embedded in a support substrate that is essentially free of organic soil, peat or bark and growing a plant therefrom. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272571 | Suction Cup Surface Mounted Shelf and Planter Assembly - Suction Cup Surface Mounted Shelf and Planter Assembly, when temporarily affixed to any appropriate surface, can be used to simulate an indoor greenhouse and/or used as an outdoor window box planter. The Assembly can also be used as a support and containment system for any appropriate item. The Suction Cup Surface Mounted Shelf can be used independently from the planter and serve as a general purpose shelf to hold appropriate items. The Planter can be utilized as a freestanding planter and/or serve as a general purpose container to hold appropriate items. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272572 | BONDED FIBER MATRIX CONTAINING ENCAPSULATION COMPLEX - Provided are a device comprising
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20120272573 | PLANT CULTIVATION CONTAINER - A plant cultivation container includes a container body having: a plant cultivation space with an opening for planting a plant formed in a front face thereof; and a water reservoir portion for pooling plant cultivation water formed in a lower portion of the plant cultivation space, in which container a water-absorbing plant cultivation flooring material is mounted in the plant cultivation space so that a part of the plant cultivation flooring material is positioned inside the water reservoir portion. One of right and left walls of the container body disposed at right and left ends, respectively, of a front face of the container body is provided with an engaging portion, and the other of the right and left walls is provided with an engaged portion engageable with the engaging portion of another container body, such that a relative angle between two adjacent container | 2012-11-01 |
20120272574 | Optimization of Circulation of Fluid in an Algae Cultivation Pond - Provided herein are exemplary algae cultivation ponds having the circulation of fluid optimized for such factors as decreased energy consumption, decreased predators/competitors, decreased or eliminated flow deadzones (i.e. stagnant regions), and increased algae biomass production, such as for the production of biofuels and other algae-based products. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272575 | FUEL REFORMING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF FUEL REFORMING SYSTEM - A fuel reforming system includes a reformer that produces fuel gas that includes hydrogen by reforming a reforming fuel by a steam reforming reaction using reforming water, and; supply amount regulating means for regulating an amount of the reforming water supplied to the reformer; pressure detecting means for detecting a gas pressure in the reformer; and correcting means for correcting the amount of supplied reforming water with the supply amount regulating means based on a fluctuation amount in the gas pressure detected by the pressure detecting means. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272576 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SLIDING DOORS - A portable device is provided for opening and closing sliding doors associated with conventional sliding doors as used in residences and businesses. The portable sliding door device attaches to a sliding door via a suction cup or other means, and moves outside the track used by the sliding door. The sliding door device can be initiated to move the sliding door to the open position through remote control, voice-activation, and proximity transmitters. The sliding door device can communicate with wireless routers and be remotely controlled and monitored by computers, netbooks and cell phones. The sliding door device has safety features, including cameras and speakers to ward off attempted break-ins. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272577 | TILT-UP DOOR - A tilt-up door for a building having an opening including a door frame with vertical track members, cam surfaces extending laterally from the vertical tracks at the upper portion of the tracks and a door sized to span the opening. The door can be pivotally coupled with rollers disposed within the vertical tracks and cam followers extending laterally from the upper portion of the door to contact the cam surfaces. When an upwardly directed motive force acts on the door the cam followers come into engagement with the cam surface to lift the door generally vertically and then rotate the door inwardly as the door is raised into an open raised position. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272578 | VEHICLE DOOR ARRANGEMENT - A vehicle door arrangement having a vehicle door for closing a door opening in a bodywork of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, and having a pivoting device, which comprises a carrier arm bearing the weight of the vehicle door and at least one guide arm controlling the movement of the vehicle door, wherein the carrier arm and the guide arm are of the same length and are arranged pivotally mounted on the vehicle door and the bodywork in such a way that the arms form a parallelogram. The support arm is pivotally mounted level with a horizontal bodywork section defining a lower limit of the door opening. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272579 | HEADERLESS OPPOSING HINGED DOORS - A pair of opposing hinged doors includes a first door and a second door having a first window panel and a second window panel respectively. The first window panel moves along a first path that initially guides the first window panel away from the second window panel and then guides the first window panel vertically downward when moving from an extended position into a retracted position. Similarly, the second window panel moves along a second path that initially guides the second window panel away from the first window panel and then guides the second window panel vertically downward when moving from an extended position into a retracted position. The movement of the first window panel and the second window panel along the first path and the second path respectively allows for the first door and the second door to be independently openable relative to each other. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272580 | TOP-HINGED DOOR STRUCTURE - At a back door structure, a back door, that is rotatably supported at a rear roof header via a pair of door hinges, rotates around hinge shafts and opens and closes a rear opening portion. The back door is held in a fully open posture that opens the rear opening portion, by a single damper that is provided only at a right side with respect to the rear opening portion. In the back door structure a fit posture of the back door is corrected due to a vertical position of a mounting surface of the door hinge at the right side being set at an upper side with respect to a mounting surface of the door hinge at a left side in a state of not supporting the back door. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272581 | UNDER DOOR DRAFT BLOCKER - A draft blocker using flexible linear elements contained in an envelope is easily installed upon a door or window. The draft blocker comprises linear elements contained in cavities adapted to ride against the inside and outside of the door thereby sealing the gap between a door and preventing drafts. The draft blocker uses one or more envelope elements allowing insertion of the linear elements at a position other than the ends and has end straps which engage the edges of the door bottom holding the draft blocker in place. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272582 | METHOD FOR MAKING LOW STRESS PDC - A method for making PDC with excellent abrasion resistance at high pressure in a single HPHT step without introducing high residual internal stress. In one aspect of the method, the diamond mass is subjected to an initial high pressure to compact the mass. The initial pressure is then lowered to a second pressure prior to the application of heat to the reaction cell. In another aspect, the diamond mass is subjected to an initial pressure to compact the mass, followed by raising the temperature to melt the sintering aid. The initial pressure is then lowered to a second pressure prior to lowering the temperature below the melting point of the sintering aid. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272583 | METHOD FOR MAKING FINE DIAMOND PDC - A method for making a PDC cutting element for use in rock drilling containing sub-micron size diamond particles within the diamond body. Metals that do not readily dissolve carbon are employed to limit the dissolution and re-precipitation of fine diamond during the sintering of the diamond to the substrate. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272584 | RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE STAGE SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a rapidly deployable stage system, including a primary stage unit, a secondary stage unit including a container for transporting a pair of stage buggies and a pair of video buggies. The primary stage unit includes remotely actuated lateral supports that enable self-unloading of the primary stage unit from a standard semi-truck trailer, remotely steerable wheel units that controllably move the primary stage unit to a desired location, a remotely actuated main stage that pivots into an in-use position, and a remotely actuated roof assembly that is positioned above the main stage when in an in-use position. Each buggy is remotely controllable to move out of the container into an in-use position. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272585 | RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE BUGGIES FOR A STAGE SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a buggy for enhancing a performance, including a frame, an engine, a pair of wheel assemblies, at least one scissor lift, an upper frame mounted to the at least one scissor lift and configured to be moved by the at least one scissor lift between a stowed position and an in-use position, the upper frame supporting one of a platform and a video display, and a receiver/controller mounted to the frame and coupled to an actuator powered by the engine for operating the engine and the scissor lift. The receiver/controller is configured to respond to receipt of signals from a remote control by activating the engine, causing the wheel assemblies to move the buggy to a desired location, and activating the at least one scissor lift to raise and lower the upper frame between the stowed position and the in-use position. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272586 | LOW-PROFILE RAIN GUTTER SCREEN - A low-profile screen which allows water to pass through apertures formed therein to allow water to drain through the screen. A plurality of ridges are formed on the surface of the screen to allow water to drain at a number of different elevations, to increase the structural rigidity of the screen, to improve snow-melting, and to improve the screens reliance when compressive forces are exerted on the screen. Under compression the screen snaps into place. The ridges further promote debris being blown off of the surface of the screen. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272587 | FIRE DOOR INSTALLATION AUDITING/VERIFICATION SYSTEM - A fire door installation auditing/verification system includes a label that is adhered to a fire door in use. The label has a first portion adhered to the fire door, and a second, removable, portion, said second, removable, portion carrying detailed installation instructions for the fire door. The second, removable, portion is attached to the first portion such that, when the second portion is removed during installation, the first portion of the label is retained adhered to the fire door and provides a visual indication, post installation, that the installer has removed the second portion carrying the detailed installation instructions. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272588 | SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES FOR RESTRAINING ELEVATED DECK COMPONENTS - A system for restraining relative lateral and/or vertical movement between adjacent support tiles of an elevated building surface assembly. The system is usable with a support structure including a plurality of support pedestals that are disposed in spaced-apart relation on a fixed surface and that are disposed beneath corner portions of surface tiles to vertically support and elevate the tiles above the fixed surface. The system includes stability members that may be inserted into predetermined gaps between adjacent surface tiles so as to be fit between adjacent surface tiles to restrict lateral and/or vertical movement of the tiles. Fasteners may be placed through apertures in inner portions of the stability members into the top surface of the support pedestals to further secure the stability members to the support pedestals. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272589 | STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS FOR RESTRAINING ELEVATED SURFACE TILES - A system for assembling a building surface and a building surface assembly that include surface tiles and stability members disposed between the surface tiles to restrict relative movement therebetween. The stability members may advantageously be placed between outer edge segments of the building surface tiles to restrict relative movement of adjacent surface tiles, such as due to seismic activity, vibrations, or high winds. The building surface tiles may include structures such as engagement channels for receiving and engaging the stability members. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272590 | BUILDING ENVELOPE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING MOISTURE TRANSPORTATION FEATURE - A building envelope assembly including a first structural wall frame, a flexible sheet, a drain assembly, and a seal. The flexible sheet is disposed along a surface of the first structural wall frame. The flexible sheet configured to transport moisture along two opposing surfaces. The flexible sheet includes an upper portion and a bottom portion having a moisture wicking sheet. The drain assembly is configured to receive moisture from the flexible sheet. The seal is attached to the bottom portion of the flexible sheet and is configured to prevent ingress of water, water vapor, and air toward the upper portion of the flexible sheet. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272591 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING SOLAR POWER - The modular unit for generating solar power comprises a plurality of diamond-shaped cover plates ( | 2012-11-01 |
20120272592 | LIGHT WEIGHT MOLDED ROOF TILE WITH INTEGRATED SOLAR CAPABILITIES - An improved building roof tile that is featherweight, category 5 hurricane proof, yields a high R-value, offer low thermal transference into attic space, will retrofit any sloped roof without structural build-up, can be molded into single or triple units, cannot break under foot or when extreme pressures are applied, can produce solar energy, is easy to transport and install and can molded to look like slate, wood, flat or roll tile. The tile is made of polymeric isocyanate component and water based HCFC-2455fa blown. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272593 | PASSIVE COLLIMATING SKYLIGHT - A passive collimating skylight system includes an energy-receiving aperture defining a first plane and an energy-delivering aperture defining a second plane that is spaced apart from and non-parallel to the first plane. An energy-directing passageway extends between the energy-receiving aperture and the energy-delivering aperture to redirect radiant energy incident on the energy-collecting aperture over a range of incidence angles to the energy-delivering aperture so that the redirected radiant energy emerges from the energy-delivering aperture over a range of emergence angles that is smaller than the range of incidence angles. The passageway is defined by a wall having a first end that defines the energy-delivering aperture and a second end that defines the energy-collecting aperture, the wall tapering inwardly and having a reflective inner surface along substantially the entire length from the first end to the second end. At least a portion of the wall of the passageway can be made of a flexible reflective film. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272594 | WAVE RIPPLE PANEL - Systems, apparatuses, and methods configured for installing a decorative feature having a wave-like appearance. For example, a system for installing the decorative feature can include one or more mounts configured to attach to a support structure and support one or more decorative panels. The system can also include a plurality of decorative panels configured to be disposed within or supported by the mounts. Each decorative panel can have a concave or convex configuration to produce a wave-like appearance. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272595 | WALL UNIT HAVING CONCEALABLE SERVICE OUTLETS - A modular patient room includes a plurality of modular wall panels or units having various configurations. Some wall units have a wall panel structure with a horizontally extending service cavity. A service structure is coupled to the wall panel structure for rotation about a horizontally extending first axis between a first position within the service cavity and a second position extending outwardly from the service cavity. A plurality of service outlets are carried by the service structure. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272596 | SET OF ELEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTING A WOODEN WALL AND METHOD FOR USING SUCH ELEMENTS - The invention relates to a set of building elements comprising a first type of element ( | 2012-11-01 |
20120272597 | FIRE RESISTIVE JOINT COVER SYSTEM - A fire resistive joint cover system operable to span a gap between two surfaces. The system generally may include first and second base members, a covering member, and an intumescent sheet. Each base member is operable to couple with one of the surfaces and the covering member is operable to couple with the base members to at least partially span the gap. In some embodiments, the covering member may be configured as a floating covering member and/or as a flexible elastomer seal. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272598 | MORTARLESS MODULAR MASONRY SIDING SYSTEM - A pre-cast siding panel for mortarless application to a building structure is disclosed, which includes a structure for capturing and draining infiltrated water away from the building structure. In a preferred embodiment, the siding panel includes a cast facing panel made of settable material and having a front face exposed in an installed condition of the panel and top, bottom and side edges for engagement with like panels positioned adjacent thereto; and a supporting spacer partially embedded in the rear surface of the facing panel, the spacer including a mounting portion for fastening the siding panel to the building structure and a water management portion for managing infiltrated water away from the building structure, by capturing infiltrated water which has seeped past the front face along one or more of the edges and draining the captured infiltrated water away from the building structure. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272599 | Internal structural mullion for standing seam panel system - A standing seam panel system includes an internal structural mullion. A pair of panels meet at a joint and have standing flanges and detents. The mullion includes a main extrusion and a secondary extrusion, the main extrusion having an innermost portion, and a main hooked portion opposite the innermost portion. A secondary extrusion is attached to the main extrusion and has a leg hooked portion opposite the main hooked portion to form a pair of hooked portions, the hooked portions engaging the detents of the panels. Slotted holes are defined within said main extrusion, and screw fasteners pass through the slotted holes of the main extrusion and into a building substrate, wherein the innermost portion of the main extrusion is attached to a building substrate such that the mullion is adapted to move vertically along the building substrate to accommodate expansion or contraction of the panels. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272600 | Elastic restraint system for shrinkage compensating concrete slab - A reinforced shrinkage compensating concrete slab has a major outer and inner faces defining a slab thickness and a centroid portion surrounded by a peripheral portion having outer peripheral edges defining a bulkhead length and width. A first plurality of reinforcing bars is embedded within the concrete slab on a plane which is substantially parallel to the major outer and inner faces. The first reinforcing bars extend in a first array having a first dimension defining a first on-centers-each-way orientation. A second plurality of reinforcing bars is embedded within the peripheral portion of the concrete slab in a second array which is a substantially intersecting and coplanar construction in relation to the first reinforcing bars. The second plurality of reinforcing bars are restricted to the peripheral portion and aligned with the expansive and shrinkage forces on a second dimension defining a second on-centers-each-way orientation so that the expansive and shrinkage forces are restrained. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272601 | Frame and Panel Door - A door having a frame and panel construction, wherein the panel comprises a plurality of planks received in a rebate formed in the surrounding frame, and the planks include extruded aluminum profiles. Also, a door unit, and a method of constructing the door. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272602 | BREAK-AWAY MULTI-PURPOSE FLOORING TRANSITION - The invention is a joint cover assembly for covering a gap adjacent an edge of a panel that covers a sub-surface, and a method of covering such a gap. The assembly can be manipulated to form an end molding, a T-molding, a hard surface reducer, a carpet reducer, and/or a stair nose molding. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272603 | FIXING SYSTEM FOR CLADDING AND A CLADDED STRUCTURE - A cladded structure having rows of spaced-apart fixing devices with engagement members mounted to the support structure for supporting rows of partially overlapping cladding boards. Each row of cladding boards being supported by a respective row of fixing devices. Each cladding board having a recess being provided in and along its rear surface into which the engagement members of the fixing devices engage to support the cladding board on the support structure. Retaining gaps are formed between sections of the upper surface of each cladding board and protruding surfaces of the fixing devices supporting the next upper adjacent cladding board, and a plurality of resiliently deformable retaining components are located in a deformed state in at least one retaining gap associated with each cladding board to exert a downward force on the cladding boards to retain them in an engaged state with their fixing devices. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272604 | CLADDED STRUCTURE AND A FIXING SYSTEM FOR CLADDING - A cladded structure having rows of spaced-apart fixing devices with engagement members mounted to the support structure for supporting rows of partially overlapping cladding boards. Each row of cladding boards being supported by a respective row of fixing devices. Each cladding board having a recess being provided in and along its rear surface into which the engagement members of the fixing devices engage to support the cladding board on the support structure. Retaining gaps are formed between sections of the upper surface of each cladding board and protruding surfaces of the fixing devices supporting the next upper adjacent cladding board, and a plurality of resiliently deformable retaining components are located in a deformed state in at least one retaining gap associated with each cladding board to exert a downward force on the cladding boards to retain them in an engaged state with their fixing devices. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272605 | FRAME UNIT OF A CURTAIN WALL - A frame unit of a curtain wall has a mullion, a beam and a connecting device. The mullion has a mullion recess and a mullion channel. The beam is substantially the same as the mullion and has a beam recess and a beam channel. The connecting device has a first group and a second group. The first group has a plate, two chunks and two bolts. The plate is mounted in the mullion recess. The chunks are mounted in the mullion channel. The bolts are mounted through the plate and are respectively screwed into the chunks. The second group is the same as the first group and is similarly connected with the beam. Because one beam can be connected with and spreads forces to multiple mullions, a structure of a curtain wall can be enhanced. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272606 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ATTACHMENT OF INSULATION - A thermal break clip for securing insulation between two construction surfaces, and preventing thermal bridges. In another aspect, a method for securing insulation between two construction surfaces. In yet another aspect, an insulation system is disclosed. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272607 | BUILDING FRAME | 2012-11-01 |
20120272608 | STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT - Disclosed is an apparatus and method for reinforcing adjacent parallel spaced apart wooden structural members wherein each of the structural members has opposed first and second edges. The apparatus comprises a rigid member being sized to extend between the first edge of a first structural member and the second edge of an adjacent second structural member. The apparatus further comprising first and second sockets connected to first and second ends of the rigid member each sized to receive and edge of one of the structural members therein. The method comprises engaging the first socket around the first edge of the first structural member and locating a second structural member with the second edge of the second structural member within a second socket. The method may also comprise rotating the rigid member between the first and second structural members until the first and second sockets are engaged around diagonally opposed edges the structural members. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272609 | SUPPORT DEVICE OF BEARING ANGLE FOR ARCHITECTURAL STONE - A support device of a bearing angle for an architectural stone includes: a supporter having a screw hole formed at the center thereof and being movable along a spiral thread of an anchor bolt fixed to a wall body; and a cutting blade part being formed on the supporter and penetrating into an insulator by a rotational force generated by movement of the supporter so as to be supported in contact with the wall body. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272610 | MOLDING/TRIM QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM - A molding/trim quick release system reduces the work and materials involved to refinish walls, ceilings, or molding/trim without any of the issues previously associated with the process. The system of the present invention provides an easy way to attach and remove molding/trim so that walls, ceilings, molding/trim and the like can be refinished or renovated without issues for surrounding surfaces. Unlike conventional molding/trim, which is usually attached with nails or other fasteners and is difficult to remove, molding/trim attached with the system of the present invention may be readily removed and reattached. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272611 | REPAIRING METHOD FOR WALL MEMBER WITH FLOW PASSAGES - It is an object to provide a repairing method for a wall member with flow passages capable of reducing the time and the cost required for a partial repairing work on the wall member with flow passages. The repairing method for the wall member with flow passages includes a removal stage of removing a portion of the wall member with flow passages ( | 2012-11-01 |
20120272612 | METHOD IN THE MANUFACTURE OF AN ELEVATOR - Method in the manufacture of an elevator, in which method the parts of a platform, more particularly its support structure, are used for forming the structure that supports the machinery of the final machine room of the elevator, which platform has earlier been in its position in a position disposed lower in the elevator hoistway, and which platform was used in the aforementioned lower disposed position for supporting the machinery. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272613 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANELS - Precise parameters are maintained in a support system for solar panels or other panel-like structures through use of a collapsible folding, support frame which is preassembled to precise tolerances at a convenient staging site before being collapsed for shipment. Installation on flat roofs is also facilitated through the use of a roof interface frame which rotatably supports the panel support frame of the support system and folds along with it at the assembly, staging site. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272614 | Tidal Power Plant and Method for the Creation Thereof - The invention relates to a tidal power plant, comprising a turbine, which rotates on a carrying element; a foundation structure, on which the carrying element is supported on at least one coupling device, an upper part of the coupling device that is part of the carrying element being detachably operatively connected to a lower part of the coupling device that is part of the foundation structure in the installed state, wherein the invention is characterized in that the carrying element is individually adapted to the orientation of the lower part of the coupling device existing after the foundation structure has been created. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272615 | ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX MOUNT - Attachment of electrical junction box mounts to junction box by a single step or through a single motion. Mounts may be constructed as a single part. Electrical junction box ceiling mount includes a spanning element for traversing an acoustical ceiling tile and a support element connected to the spanning element. The support element includes a fastener adapted to engage a sidewall of an electrical junction box, including one or more faces of the sidewall. The support element may also include a bracket configured to support a portion of a rim of the front opening of the electrical junction box. The fastener may include a bracket configured for an interference fit with the sidewall of the electrical junction box. The fastener may also include a bracket adapted to engage an outside face of the sidewall on opposing sides of the electrical junction box. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272616 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING FLUSH ARCHITECTURAL DOORS USING POST-CONSUMER MATERIALS - A method for forming a flush architectural wooden door using at least one post-consumer material includes collecting a previously-used door from a collection site. The previously-used door includes a core having a first major surface, a second major surface opposite to the first major surface, and a perimeter extending around the opposing major surfaces. The core is extracted from the previously-used door. Rails and styles are applied to a perimeter of the extracted core. A first skin is applied over the first major surface of the extracted core and applied rails and styles. The extracted core, rails, styles, and first skin have a collective weight. The extracted core forms over half of that collective weight. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272617 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING PHOTOCURABLE FLUID WASTE - An apparatus for disposal of photocurable fluid waste may include a conduit for conducting photocurable fluid waste from a source of photocurable fluid waste; a dispenser for automatically dispensing a receptacle made of material that is impermeable to the photocurable fluid waste and that transmits radiation capable of curing; a welder or other sealing device for welding the receptacle to form a bag with a portion of the photocurable fluid waste inside; and a source of radiation for curing the photocurable fluid waste in the bag. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272618 | GAS BARRIER COATINGS - Water-dilutable coating compositions comprising poly(vinyl alcohol) and/or ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, dispersed clay and polycarboxylic acid polymer that can be prepared using convention apparatus and that provide exceptional oxygen barrier along with good laminate bond strengths at high relative humidity when incorporated into adhesively formed laminates, particularly PET-PE laminate structures. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272619 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FEEDING A WEB OF A PACKAGING MATERIAL - A device for feeding a web of a packaging material along a path and towards an application station; wherein the packaging material comprises a plurality of pre-laminated holes at which application station applies respective opening devices. The device comprises an advancing mechanism for advancing the web along a first direction parallel to path; a sensor for generating a plurality of measure signals associated to the positions of pre-laminated holes; and a first motor controllable on the basis of measure signals. The first motor is operatively connected to the advancing mechanism for moving the advancing mechanism along a second direction transversal to path. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272620 | SUSPENSION PACKAGING ASSEMBLY - A packaging assembly includes a frame member and a retention member which is not permanently affixed to the frame member. The frame member can include a variety of features which allow the retention member to be tightened around an article to be packaged and thus protected from shocks and impacts during transport, display, and/or retail use. The retention member can be formed as a sleeve or with pockets for engaging the frame member. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272621 | TRANSPORT CONTAINER WITH CUSHIONING STRUCTURE - A cushioning structure is provided for safely transporting goods, comprising a main frame with at least one bearing surface, carrier foil bonded to the bearing surface, fully covering the at least one bearing surface, and covering the area between the bearing surfaces as a carrying surface for the goods, wherein the main frame comprises multiple foldable inner and outer side flaps able to be folded into multiple supporting elements to support the bearing surface with a height defined by the dimensions of the outer side flaps, wherein the carrier foil comprises a first foil, preferably an urethane foil, and a second foil, preferably an urethane foil, and an air cushion between the first and the second foils. Further, a container is provided configured to be reducible in size, comprising the cushioning structure, a method to load the goods into the container and a method to collapse the empty container. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272622 | CLOSURE LID WITH IDENTIFYING MEANS - A lid for securing to the rim of a container, the lid including inverted dimples positioned along a top wall of the lid for engaging the rim of the container. The top wall includes one or more inverted dimples which reverse direction and pop up to project outwards and upwards from beyond the top wall of the lid when the lid is applied to the rim of a container. When all the dimples are raised, the lid is seated firmly on the container. The raised dimples provide both visual and tactile confirmation of a secure seal of the lid to the rim of a container. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272623 | PACKAGING MACHINE WITH TRANSPORT DEVICE - The disclosure relates to a packaging machine with a sealing station for sealing trays with a top film, where said sealing station comprises a sealing tool upper part and a tray carrier for lifting at least one tray to said sealing tool upper part. Said packaging machine according to the disclosure is characterized in that a transport means defines a transport plane for the tray bottom to be transported and is provided within an opening for said tray in said tray carrier in order to transport said tray in the transport plane along said tray carrier. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding method for operating a packaging machine. | 2012-11-01 |
20120272624 | SEMI-AUTOMATED CAP SECURING APPARATUS - A cap securing apparatus for rotating a cap relative to a container. The cap securing apparatus comprises a support base supporting a main support, the main support supporting a plurality of arms, and each of the plurality of arms supporting a rotatable wheel adjacent a remote free end thereof. A drive mechanism supplies drive to at least one of the rotatable wheels, supported by the plurality of arms, for inducing rotation thereof. A cap engagement mechanism moves the wheels from a disengaged first position, in which the wheels are spaced from the cap to be one of capped or uncapped with respect to the container, into an engaged second position in which the wheels engage with the cap for inducing rotation of the cap and one of capping the cap to the container and uncapping the cap from the container. | 2012-11-01 |