48th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140345128 | METHOD FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING A CABLE TO A CONTACT ELEMENT - A method for electrically connecting a strand of an electrical conductor to a contact element, The strand includes a plurality of single wires. The method includes dividing the strand into at least a first part including a first group of the single wires and a second part including a second group of the single wires, welding the first group of the single wires to a first contact surface of the contact element, and welding the second group of the single wires to the first group of the single wires or to a second contact surface of the contact element, the second contact surface being opposite to the first contact surface. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345129 | Communication Connector Having a Plurality of Conductors with a Coupling Zone - A communication connector including a plurality of conductors each having a plug contact region and an opposing cable conductor termination region. The plurality of conductors are arranged in respective communication pairs. The communication connector includes a coupling zone between a first conductor of a first communication pair and a second conductor of a second communication pair. The coupling zone has at least one first conductive finger connected to the first conductor and at least one second conductive finger connected to the second conductor, each of the first conductive fingers are adjacent to at least one of the second conductive fingers. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345130 | METHODS OF PRODUCING AN ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR FOR DETERMINING AN ANALYTE CONCENTRATION - The invention relates to an electrochemical sensor for the determination of a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid, to an apparatus that includes the electrochemical sensor, and to a use of the electrochemical sensor, and finally to a method for producing it. The electrochemical sensor has an isolation element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes comprise at least one working electrode and at least one further electrode, in particular at least one counter electrode and/or at least one reference electrode. The at least two electrodes run parallel to one another and form an electrochemical measuring cell of the electrochemical sensor. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345131 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PIN CONNECTION - The present disclosure relates to an electrically conductive pin connection, including a first electrically conductive contact component which has a first hole, a second electrically conductive contact component which is in contact with the first electrically conductive contact component and which has a second hole, a connecting pin which has a pin head and which is guided through the first and second holes for connecting the first electrically conductive contact component and the second electrically conductive contact component, and a plurality of electrically conductive wires which are arranged in the holes between the edges of the holes and the connecting pin, wherein the electrically conductive wires are bent in such a way that they are clamped between the pin head of the connecting pin and the first electrically conductive contact component. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345132 | TERMINATION OF A SHIELD WITHIN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD - A shield located within an implantable medical lead may be terminated in various ways at a metal connector. The shield may be terminated by various joints including butt, scarf, lap, or other joints between insulation layers surrounding the lead and an insulation extension. The shield may terminate with a physical and electrical connection to a single metal connector. The shield may terminate with a physical and electrical connection by passing between an overlapping pair of inner and outer metal connectors. The metal connectors may include features such as teeth or threads that penetrate the insulation layers of the lead. The shield may terminate with a physical and electrical connection by exiting a jacket of a lead adjacent to a metal connector and lapping onto the metal connector. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345133 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CRACKING A CONNECTING ROD - The machine for cracking a connecting rod comprises an electro press with an electric motor ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345134 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN INSERTION-TYPE CONNECTOR - A method of manufacturing an insertion-type connector having at least two mutually electrically insulated conductor contacts with the conductor contacts cut from a metal sheet in such a way that they are connected together via a connecting part of the metal sheet, the conductor contacts being partly embedded in an electrically insulating material to form an electrically insulating housing which fixes the conductor contacts relative to one another, and the connecting part then separated off. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345135 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CYLINDER BLOCK - In a method for manufacturing a cylinder block provided with cylinder bores, the cylinder block is held by a clamp device, stress is generated in the cylinder block by a holding force of the clamp device to duplicate deformations of the cylinder bores after assembling hearing caps thereon, boring is carried out with the cylinder bores deformed in a condition where the stress is generated, and a thermally sprayed coating is formed, after the boring, on each inner surfaces of the cylinder bores deformed in the condition where the stress is generated. According to the method for manufacturing a cylinder block, superior cylindricity, after assembling the bearing caps, of the cylinder bores on each of which the thermally sprayed coating is formed can be brought, and workability degradation of finishing works (honing) for each inner surface of the cylinder bores (thermally sprayed coatings) can be restricted. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345136 | HEAT DISSIPATING FIN, HEAT DISSIPATING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A heat dissipating device includes a base and a plurality of heat dissipating fins. Each of the heat dissipating fins includes a heat dissipating portion, a fixing portion and an overflow-proof structure. The fixing portion is fixed in the base. The overflow-proof structure is connected between the heat dissipating portion and the fixing portion. A width of the overflow-proof structure is larger than a width of the heat dissipating portion and larger than a width of the fixing portion. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345137 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLAT HEAT PIPE WITH SECTIONAL DIFFERENCES - A method for manufacturing a flat heat pipe with sectional differences includes following steps. First, form a plurality of grooves on an inner wall of a pipe body having one outer diameter. Subsequently, form a plurality of tubular sectional difference portions having various outer diameters on the pipe body. Then, degass an interior of the pipe body into vacuum and seal both ends thereof. Finally, press the respective sectional difference portions of the pipe body into flat. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345138 | METHOD OF PRODUCING MECHANISM FOR CONVERTING ROTATIONAL MOTION TO LINEAR MOTION AND JIG FOR EXECUTING THE METHOD - In this manufacturing method, when a plurality of planetary shaft main bodies are arranged at even intervals around a sun shaft main body, a state in which a sun threaded section is engaged with each of planetary threaded sections is referred to as a regular assembled state, and an assembly formed by a combination of the sun shaft main body and the planetary shaft main body in the regular assembled state is referred to as a first assembly. The first assembly is assembled in a state in which the relationship of the planetary shaft main body and the sun shaft main body is in correspondence with the relationship of the planetary shaft main body and the sun shaft main body in the regular assembled state. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345139 | HAND-STRUNG JEWELRY CONSTRUCTION BOARD - A hand-strung jewelry construction board. A plurality of holes is drilled into the board. One or more pins are inserted into the holes. Also, one or more clamps are inserted into the holes. A jewelry string is looped around the pins and clamped in position by the clamps. In a preferred embodiment, second and third strings are wrapped around the jewelry string adjacent the pins at each end of the jewelry string. The second and third wrapped strings are glued into place. When the jewelry string is removed from the jewelry construction board, permanent loops are formed into the jewelry string. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345140 | Method For Building Air Separating Units In A Remote Manufacturing Yard - A method for fabricating a distillation column in a remote location away from a permanent manufacturing facility is provided. In one embodiment, the method can include the steps of: forming a plurality of column sections each having a diameter D, each column section comprising a plurality of courses that have been horizontally welded together, wherein each course is comprised of two or more partial shells that have been vertically welded together, wherein each of the two or more partial shells was created by vertically rolling a rectangular plate having a length of at least | 2014-11-27 |
20140345141 | BEARING ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING A THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE, BEARING APPARATUSES, AND METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to bearing assemblies configured to effectively provide heat distribution from and/or heat dissipation for bearing element, bearing apparatuses including such bearing assemblies, and methods of operating such bearing assemblies and apparatuses. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed about an axis. Each superhard bearing element of the plurality of superhard bearing elements has a superhard material including a superhard surface. Additionally, a support ring structure that includes a support ring that supports the plurality of superhard bearing elements and a thermally-conductive structure in thermal communication with the superhard table of each of the plurality of superhard bearing elements. The thermally-conductive structure has a higher thermal conductivity than the support ring of the support ring structure. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345142 | HAIR CUTTING DEVICE - A hair cutting device ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345143 | WIRE STRIPPING DEVICE - A device for removing an insulation jacket from a wire core of an insulated wire or cable is provided for encouraging recycling. The device employs cutting blades engaged to a first roller to cut a slice along the length of an inserted insulated wire or cable. A frictional engagement between the distal edge of the blade and an opposing recess surface provides for translation of the length of wire through the device during rotation of one or both of the blade and recess surface. Translational movement of the blades and a biasing force can enhance the frictional engagement and provide a distance of travel to prevent cutting of the insulated wire or cable. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345144 | KNIFE WITH A ROTATING IMPLEMENT - A knife with a rotating implement is disclosed. In some embodiments, the knife has a blade with a tang and a knife edge, a handle having a first cavity to receive the tang of the blade and a second cavity to receive a rotating implement, the handle further having a pivot to receive a rotating implement; and a rotating implement connected to the pivot, the rotating implement having a sheath cover to cover the knife edge when the rotating implement is pivoted to an extended position, wherein the rotating implement is stowed in the second cavity in the handle when a stowed position. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345145 | SLIP JOINT - A knife with an asymmetric slip joint is disclosed. In some embodiments, | 2014-11-27 |
20140345146 | UTILITY KNIFE - The invention relates to a cutting tool ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345147 | EXCHANGE MECHANISM FOR KNIFE - An exchange mechanism for a knife is disclosed. In some embodiments, a knife having a blade exchange mechanism includes a blade having a cutting edge and a blade tang, wherein the blade tang has an opening defining a hole to receive a pin, and a handle having an opening to receive the blade tang, the handle having a spring loaded bar coupled to the handle on a pivot, the spring loaded bar having a pin to be received in the tang opening defining a hole to exchangeably lock the blade in the handle. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345148 | Cutting Blade For Use With Oscillating Power Tool - An oscillating cutting blade has a body with an attachment mechanism to couple the oscillating cutting blade with an oscillating tool. The attachment mechanism enables rotation of the body on the oscillating tool. A first cutting surface on the body cuts a workpiece in a pulling direction. A second cutting surface on the body cuts the workpiece in a pushing direction. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345149 | CHAINSAW - A chainsaw having improved cutting workability is provided. A chainsaw is used to cut an object to be worked by a saw chain. A chainsaw main body is provided with an electric motor and a sprocket, and a guide bar around which the saw chain is wound is provided on the chainsaw main body. The guide bar is attached to the chainsaw main body by a screw member serving as an attaching member. A load sensor detects whether or not the guide bar is attached to the chainsaw main body. Rotation of the saw chain is prohibited based upon a signal from the load sensor when the guide bar is not attached to the chainsaw main body. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345150 | Precision Hydrostatic Level and Flatness Measuring Device, System and Method - A hydrostatic level-measuring system and related apparatus and method for measuring with precision, a level normal to gravitation of a physical surface, comprising: a plurality of N water-holding cups containing water and fluidically interconnected with one another and resting upon the physical surface, where N is greater than or equal to 2; each of the water-holding cups of comprising a cup height h | 2014-11-27 |
20140345151 | METHOD FOR UNIFORM, LARGE AREA FLOOD EXPOSURE WITH LEOs - A method for providing uniform flood exposure of LED light onto large area substrates is disclosed herein. The substrates can be up to several square meters in surface area. A method for providing uniform cooling of the LEDs within the apparatus is also disclosed. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345152 | DRYING APPARATUS AND METHODS AND ACCESSORIES FOR USE THEREWITH - A clothes dryer includes a cavity adapted to receive at least one item of clothing, at least one RF feed which feeds RF energy into the cavity, and a spectral imaging module adapted to provide a spectral image comprising input efficiency to the cavity as a function of frequency. A controller controls one or more characteristics of the RF energy to heat a liquid within and/or on fibers of the at least one item of clothing, in which the controller reduces amounts of energy directed to problem areas in the spectral image. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345153 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MOISTURE DETERMINATION AND CONTROL - The present invention relates to a method for moisture determination and control using real time measurement of the moisture content of the material being processed. The present invention also provides a device that is used for moisture determination and control based on real time measurement of moisture content of a material being processed. The present invention is particularly suitable for controlling the moisture content of a material in a drying process, such as in a drying hopper, where the material moisture content is measured at an inlet and an outlet of the drying process. The drying process is further controlled by anticipating the drying load by measuring the moisture content of the incoming material to be dried. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345154 | HEAT-TREATMENT OF WATER-ABSORBING POLYMERIC PARTICLES IN A FLUIDIZED BED AT A FAST HEAT-UP RATE - The present invention relates to a method for heat-treating water-absorbing polymeric particles at a temperature equal to or above 150° C. in a fluidized bed dryer at a fast heat-up rate, the use of a fluidized bed dryer for heat-treating water-absorbing polymeric particles in continuous or batch mode as well as to the heat-treated polymeric particles obtained by the method of the present invention. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345155 | Appliance for Drying Laundry - An appliance for drying laundry ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345156 | HAIR DRYER - A hair dryer ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345157 | DUAL TUMBLE DRYER UNIT AND SYSTEM - A dual tumble dryer unit that includes a housing that defines an interior, a divider that extends between first and second side walls and divides the interior into first and second sections, and first and second dryer assemblies that are positioned in the first and second sections. The first and second dryer assemblies each include a basket positioned to rotate about a horizontal axis, and a blower disposed positioned to blow air on the basket. A first drying path is defined between a first entry opening defined in the first side wall, the first basket and a first exit opening defined in the second side wall, and a second drying path is defined between a second entry opening defined in the first side wall, the second basket and a second exit opening defined in the second side wall. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345158 | FOOTWEAR INSERT - The present invention relates footwear inserts for protection of interior portions from wear. In one aspect, the present invention provides an insert for footwear. The insert includes a resilient member formed of woven synthetic fibers, the resilient member including a first portion and a second portion. The resilient member defines one or more notches between the first portion and the second portion. The insert further includes an adhesive disposed over a surface of the resilient member. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345159 | Ankle and Foot Support System - Methods and systems relating to an ankle and foot support system are disclosed. In some embodiments, a covering having a cable tightening mechanism may be associated with a cable that is slidably engaged with the cover. In some embodiments, the cable may be slidably engaged with a tube guide that is attached to the cover. In some embodiments, the cable may form an exposed loop that associates with a loop receiving member. In some embodiments, the loop receiving member may be attached to the cover. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345160 | Ankle and Foot Support System - Methods and systems relating to an ankle and foot support system are disclosed. In some embodiments, a covering having a cable tightening mechanism may be associated with a cable that is slidably engaged with the cover. In some embodiments, the cable may be slidably engaged with a tube guide that is attached to the cover. In some embodiments, the cable may form an exposed loop that associates with a loop receiving member. In some embodiments, the loop receiving member may be attached to the cover. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345161 | Article Of Footwear Including A Sizing System - An article of footwear with a size-adjustable system capable of adjusting the size of the artifice of footwear is provided. The size-adjustable system comprises three sets of removable inserts. The inserts engage the article of footwear in the heel region of the upper to provide both space-filling in the heel region as well as stabilization of the foot. When each set of sizing inserts are disposed within the article of footwear, the size of the foot the article of footwear is capable of receiving is different. By providing a size-adjustable system, the article of footwear is capable of receiving multiple foot sizes, such as that of a growing child. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345162 | FOOTWEAR SYSTEM - A footwear system. A shoe sole with a sock fastener is cooperatively engaged with a sock and a shoe sole fastener. A strap is attached to the interior of the sock to adjust the sock for a tighter or looser fit. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345163 | FOOTWEAR SOLE SECTIONS INCLUDING BLADDERS WITH INTERNAL FLEXIBILITY SIPES THEREBETWEEN AND AN ATTACHMENT BETWEEN SIPE SURFACES - A shoe or other footwear, including a footwear or orthotic sole, including a sole section with an outer bladder having a uppermost surface curved concavely in a U-shape relative to an intended wearer's foot location in the device, as viewed upright and unloaded in a frontal plane. The outer bladder forms a component of the sole section. An inner bladder includes a gas located inside and is substantially surrounded on at least the top, bottom and sides by the outer bladder. The outer bladder and inner bladder are separated by an internal sipe. The sipe is formed by an inner surface of the outer bladder and an outer surface of the inner bladder. An attachment is provided between the surfaces of the sipe and located in an upper, central portion of the sipe between sidemost extents of the outer surface of the inner bladder, viewed in a frontal plane cross-section. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345164 | CLEAT FOR FOOTWEAR - An improved cleat design is provided for article of footwear. At least one cleat is arranged on a bottom surface of the outsole, such that the cleat is disposed partially within the outsole and extends substantially perpendicular from the bottom surface of the outsole. The cleat includes an aperture such that a portion of the outsole extends through the aperture in a direction substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the outsole to retain the at least one cleat in a desired position relative to the outsole. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345165 | HYBRID BOOTS - Boots having an appearance indicative of a particular style or construction can be constructed with portions of the boot that have an appearance and characteristics directed toward functionality other than appearance or style. Portions of a boot that are not generally visible when worn, for example, with pants or coveralls, include the shaft or chimney of the upper portion of the boot. The shaft of such boots can be constructed of materials that are generally waterproof or fluid-resistant, making the boot easier to clean and mitigating against dirt, mud, or other soiling factors from adhering to such portions of the boot. In combination with a generally visible portion of the boot, such as the vamp and toe box, having an indicative appearance, such boots allow for a wearer to both present footwear having a particular style and fluid-resistant or waterproof characteristics. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345166 | CLEAT FOR FOOTWEAR - An improved cleat design is provided for article of footwear. At least one cleat is arranged on a bottom surface of the outsole, such that the cleat is disposed partially within the outsole and extends substantially perpendicular from the bottom surface of the outsole. The cleat is defined as a unitary member having two planar surface angled at a junction toward each other. The cleat further includes an aperture formed therein and extending across the junction as well as a bridge extending between the two planar surfaces and substantially spanning the aperture, where a portion of the outsole encases the bridge and extends through the aperture in a direction substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the outsole to retain the cleat in a desired position relative to the outsole. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345167 | MOUNTAINEERING SHOE SOLE - A detachable sole for a mountaineering shoe configured to position toe of a foot of a user higher than the heel comprises a toe end having a thicker sole and a heel end having a thinner sole, an upper surface, and a lower surface. An engagement means is provided on the detachable sole that detachably connects a bottom portion of the shoe or another detachable sole. The toe end having the thicker sole causes tension to stomach muscles and muscles in the back of the legs of the user to improve blood circulation in the veins of the legs and the thighs of the user. Improved blood circulation in the veins of the legs of the user causes loss of excessive fat in the stomach muscles and the legs thereby reducing weight in the stomach. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345168 | Electromagnetic Regolith Excavator - Decades of research and development have been invested in various forms of railguns, coilguns and mass drivers. See http://settlement.arc.nasa.gov/75SummerStudy/Table_of Contents1.html | 2014-11-27 |
20140345169 | Trenching System - A system for uncovering and sealing a narrow trench. The system comprises several subsystems, including a work machine, a frame for providing a seal with the surface to be trenched, a saw blade, a vacuum system, a system for placing product, and a resealer. The blade includes rotatable tooth bits, which may be rotated and secured to create a blade for narrower or a wider trench. A removable cover and the blade are easily changeable. A surface engaging member on the frame is manipulated to maintain a seal with changing ground surfaces. Additionally, the vertical location of the blade within the frame is adjustable to create a deeper or shallower trench. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345170 | Method and Apparatus for Underwater Dredging - An encapsulated underwater dredge assembly is operable at depths up to 1,200 feet or more. The underwater dredge assembly has multiple cutting assemblies, beneficially disposed around a centrally positioned dredge pump; each of the cutting assemblies can rotate in clockwise or counterclockwise directions, as desired. All components of the dredge assembly are hydraulically powered and operated. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345171 | TRENCH CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A trench cutting apparatus comprises a main body portion, ground contacting conveying means on which the body portion is mounted and by which the apparatus can traverse the ground and at least one soil cutting device operable to cut a trench wherein the attitude of the soil cutting device is adjustable between a first use configuration configured for cutting a linear trench portion and a second use position configured for cutting a curved trench portion, said second use position being selected to minimise undercutting of a trench wall as said curved trench portion is formed. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345172 | WEAR PAD ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to a wear pad assembly for mounting on a tool. The problem addressed is the mounting of the wear pad assembly such that it can be quickly attached to a tool in a non-permanent manner. The disclosure provides a wear pad assembly for a tool comprising an edge provided with one or more holes. The wear pad assembly comprises a wear-resistant pad, a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the wear-resistant pad, and a quick-release pin for securing the wear pad assembly to the tool edge. | 2014-11-27 |
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20140345175 | AFFINITY DISPLAYS FOR ATTACHMENT TO AN EXTERIOR VEHICLE SURFACE - Three-dimensional affinity displays for removably attaching onto an exterior side surface of a vehicle are presented herein. The affinity display may include an outer shell that helps shield a base surface from wind drag and weather elements while driving, helping to ensure that the affinity display remains attached to the exterior side surface of the vehicle. The affinity display may include aerodynamic features, such as a dome shape, and a drain hole to prevent water from building up within the affinity display. The affinity display may also include a detachable strap to assist with stability, and a recess in the base surface for attaching the strap to the affinity display. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345176 | REALTY SIGNS AND YARD POSTS - A modular realty signpost comprising a first vertical sign section made from extruded vinyl tubing; a second horizontal sign section made from extruded vinyl tubing and designed to intersect and connect with the first vertical sign section; and a plurality of clip and bracket combinations for holding a swinging realty sign, each of said clips designed to fit in an aperture in a bottom surface of the second horizontal sign section. A method for making same is also disclosed. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345177 | Display System - A display system is used to securely and tautly mount a readily changeable advertising display face. The display system comprises a frame that defines a support structure, and a display face removably attached to the support structure. The support structure is adapted to be fixedly mounted to a wall of a building, or a sidewalk, or the like. The support structure and display face have a plurality of interengageable fasteners, e.g., snap members. The display face can thereby be easily attached to and detached from the support structure while hiding the body of the support structure from sight. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345178 | INTERCHANGEABLE GRAPHIC DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An interchangeable graphic display system of method of using same, in conjunction with an in-line skate, roller-skate and ice-skate chassis, wherein the system includes a graphic display apparatus having a first and second layer, wherein each layer is attachable by a separate mounting means, and wherein the system enables an individual to display and replace different pictorial and graphic representations during operation of in-line skates, roller-skates and ice-skates. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345179 | RIFLE FOREND WITH INTEGRATED BARREL NUT - An embodiment presents a rifle including an upper receiver, a barrel assembly connected to the upper receiver and a forend with an integrated barrel nut. The integrated barrel nut is connected to the barrel assembly such that the forend is directly connected to and aligned with the upper receiver. Another embodiment provides a method for assembling a firearm. The method includes inserting a barrel assembly into an upper receiver. The method also includes threading a forend with an integrated barrel nut over the outer surface of the barrel assembly. The method also includes checking an alignment between the upper receiver and the forend. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345180 | Insertion Tube for Firing Sub-Caliber Ammunition Bodies and Weapon Comprising an Insertion Tube - An insertion tube ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345181 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR NIGHT VISION SYSTEM - An improved weapon mount system for night vision system includes a cage-like structure receiving the body of a night vision system, such as a night vision monocular. A mounting shoe is attached to the base and cage halves secure the body of the night vision system. The mounting shoe of the present mount provides a lower profile than an integral mounting member on the night vision system that is used to attach the night vision system to a helmet/head worn mount. In one aspect, by lowering the weapon mounting height of the night vision device, the night vision system can be mounted at an appropriate height for use in front of an optical scope. In another aspect one aspect, lowering the weapon mounting height of the night vision device allows the night vision system to be mounted at an appropriate height for use on a helmet mounting system in a binocular system having a thermal camera or other type of viewing device. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345182 | MUZZLE LOADING RAMROD - A ramrod for a muzzleloader is provided. The ramrod includes a shaft having a knob releasably coupled to one end thereof, the knob having a rounded end and a tapered end that oppose one another. The knob may have a central bore therein, and the shaft may be inserted into the central bore. The tapered end of the knob is configured with respect to the shaft to allow any object that contacts the shaft and slides along the shaft to also slide along and eventually off of the tapered end of the knob without snagging or catching the knob. The rounded end of the knob is positioned at a distal end of the shaft and is configured with respect to the shaft to allow a user of the ramrod to place his/her palm against the rounded end while operating the ramrod to load a muzzleloader. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345183 | MECHANICAL METHOD FOR CREATION OF A SPLICE IN A COVERBRAIDED ROPE AND PRODUCTS - Methods are provided for forming a spliced eye ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345184 | SPRING CLASP GUIDE - A spring clasp guide for providing an easier method of feeding a fishing line through a fishing guide comprising a substantially circular body and a spring clasp mechanism which, when actuated reveals a closeable gap in the circumference body portion of the guide. By revealing a gap in the body of the guide through which fishing line can be received, the spring clasp mechanism eliminates the need for a fisherman to feed line through the eyes of a plurality of guides sequentially and spend excessive time on preparing a fishing pole. On the contrary, a fisherman utilizing spring clasp guides on a fishing rod can simply actuate the spring clasp mechanism, insert the line through the closeable gap that is created, and release the spring clasp mechanism to cause the closeable gap to vanish and restore the integrity of the circumference body portion of the guide. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345185 | REUSABLE FLEXIBLE FISHING LURE - A reusable flexible fishing lure ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345186 | STORAGE CHAMBER FOR TARGETING FISH - Implementations of the storage chamber for targeting fish of the present disclosure are configured to store and protect baited hooks on a fishing line under water until a desired time (e.g., presentation to a target fish species). In some implementations, the storage chamber of the present disclosure may be configured to store multiple baited hooks and configured to release the baited hooks individually, for example, at different desired times. In this way, the storage chamber may be used multiple times before retrieving the storage chamber from the water to supply it with additional baited hooks. Furthermore, in some implementations, the storage chamber of the present invention can serve as a bait protector and fish attractor. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345187 | Double ended fishing worm canister - A double ended fishing worm canister in a double ended canister for storing and using worms as bait for fishing. The canister has a cylindrical body having a top end and a bottom end, a first lid removably attached to the top end, and a second lid removably attached to the bottom end. The first lid includes a container therein having a pivoting cover attached thereto, the pivoting cover includes at least one side wall adapted to cut worms into separate pieces, such that the canister is adapted to store worms and dirt therein, be opened and closed from either end, and cut worms into separate pieces for use as bait for fishing. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345188 | ANIMAL TRAPS COMMUNICATING A MESSAGE - An apparatus is provided for trapping animals, a carrier for use with same, and a method of trapping animals using same. The apparatus includes a reservoir for animal bait, a tubular housing for the reservoir where the housing has a lower end having an opening and the lower end is configured with a stop located on its outer circumference proximate to the opening of the housing, a plurality of resilient loops, a release mechanism for the loops, and carriers for each loop, where each carrier is configured to be slidably moveable about the outer circumference of the housing when the housing is in a substantially vertical orientation, and wherein the release mechanism is configured to be activated to move the loop from its carrier onto the body of an animal activating the release mechanism. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345189 | PEST ENTRAPMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - The invention is directed at to a pest entrapment device for attracting and trapping flying pests around the head of a person. The apparatus includes an attachable device having at least one member, which member contains at least one cavity to hold a pest attractant. The attachable device is affixed to a head covering on the underside of a bill, brim, visor or the like. The pest attractant can be of a combination of grease, carbon dioxide, sweetener, and a sticky, viscid matter. The pest attractant also acts as a trapping substance to capture the flying insects. The pest entrapment device can be removed for cleaning and reapplication of the pest attractant. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345190 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR INHIBITING FOAM IN A HYDROCARBON MIXTURE - A method of inhibiting the formation of foam in a mixture comprising water and hydrocarbons, the method comprising contacting the mixture with a composition which comprises at least one ionic liquid. The ionic liquid is preferably a poly(hydroxycarboxylic acid) amide salt derivative or an alkyl ethoxylate phosphate salt. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345191 | Quaternary Ammonium Salts In Heating Oils - The invention relates to heating oils continuing quaternary ammonium salts, including succinimide, Mannich, polyalkylene substituted amine, quaternary ammonium salts. The invention also relates to the use of such salts in heating oil compositions and the use of such heating oil compositions in heating systems such as furnaces. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345192 | METHODS FOR REDUCING HEAVY OIL VISCOSITY - A stabilized nano-Fe | 2014-11-27 |
20140345193 | METHOD FOR DEACTIVATING COAL - A method for deactivating coal, in which coal is deactivated with a treatment gas containing oxygen, wherein a deactivation step for deactivating the coal in a temperature range 45-70° C. is carried out. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345194 | TREE INJECTION SYSTEM - A tree injection system operates to deliver fluid chemistry to a tree. The tree injection system includes a tree injection device. The tree injection device includes an injection gun and a motorized fluidics system. Some embodiments further include a pod system that includes a pressurizable fluid container that receives fluid and pressurized air from the injection gun. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345195 | SOLAR ENERGY FUNNELING USING THERMOPLASTICS FOR AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS - Disclosed is a wavelength-conversion material, and methods for its use, that includes an organic fluorescent dye and a polymeric matrix, wherein the organic fluorescent dye is solubilized in the polymeric matrix, and wherein the polymeric matrix is capable of absorbing light comprising a wavelength of 500 to 700 nm and emitting the absorbed light at a wavelength of greater than 550 to 800 nm. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345196 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPELLING FLYING INSECTS - The present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for repelling flying insects. In particular, the present apparatus and method is effective at repelling mosquitoes via the mechanical movement of air in a space that is subject to mosquito presence. The mechanical movement of air is achieved via the utilization of a centrifugal fan system contained in the disclosed apparatus. The present apparatus also comprises a compartment suitable for containing a substrate that may be utilized as a habitat for plants. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345197 | INSTANT TOMATO GROWING KIT - A kit for cultivating a plant having at least one seed of said plant, an amount of a compressed growing medium for germination and growth of said seed or seeds upon the absorption of water into said compressed medium, said growing medium comprising at least one growing composition; a collapsible container for containing said growing medium and said at least one seed, in which said plaint is to be initially cultivated, said collapsible container being sized so as to snugly accommodate the compressed growing medium when said growing medium has been expanded by the addition of water, wherein during said initial cultivation of said peat, and seed are arranged in said container; and a tray for supporting said collapsible container, wherein the tray includes at least one hole for allowing water to escape from the tray. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345198 | PRESSURE EQUALIZING STRUCTURE AND PRESSURE EQUALIZING METHOD FOR GASIFICATION FURNACE APPARATUS - A pressure equalizing structure that includes: a gasification furnace ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345199 | GASKET SEAL, DOOR OF AIRCRAFT, SEAL STRUCTURE FOR OPENING PORTION OF AIRCRAFT, AND AIRCRAFT - To reliably prevent entrance of electro-magnetic waves in a door that closes an opening portion formed in an airframe of an aircraft. A gasket seal | 2014-11-27 |
20140345200 | SEAL STRIP AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEWING SAME - Disclosed is a seal strip, comprising a tubular seal strip body with a first end ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345201 | CENTER DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR DUMP BED AND METHOD OF REMOVING RETRACTABLE DOOR THEREIN - A center door assembly for a dump bed and a method for removing the door from the dump bed. A frame is mounted in a wall of the dump bed and has a pair of opposite and spaced apart channels. A pair of elastomeric inserts are removably mounted in the channels. A retractable door has a pair of edges slidably received in the inserts and is movable linearly within the channels between a closed position and an open position. A pivot linkage assembly is operatively connected to the door for linearly moving the door between the closed and open positions. The elastomeric inserts are removed from the channels through a bottom opening in the channels providing lateral space between the channels to enable the door to be removed from the frame. The elastomeric inserts are provided with bend areas enabling them to be compressed for removal from the channels. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345202 | Microfiber Reinforcement for Abrasive Tools - A composition that can be used for abrasive processing is disclosed. The composition includes an organic bond material, an abrasive material dispersed in the organic bond material, and a plurality of microfibers uniformly dispersed in the organic bond material. The microfibers are individual filaments having an average length of less than about 1000 μm. Abrasive articles made with the composition exhibit improved strength and impact resistance relative to non-reinforced abrasive tools, and improved wheel wear rate and G-ratio relative to conventional reinforced tools. Active fillers that interact with microfibers may be used to further abrasive process benefits. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345203 | SUPERHARD STRUCTURE OR BODY COMPRISING A BODY OF POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND CONTAINING MATERIAL - A free standing PCD body comprises a PCD material formed of combination of intergrown diamond grains forming a diamond network and an interpenetrating metallic network, the PCD body not being attached to a second body or substrate formed of a different material. The diamond network is formed of diamond grains having a plurality of grain sizes, and comprises a grain size distribution having an average diamond grain size, wherein the largest component of the diamond grain size distribution is no greater than three times the average diamond grain size. The PCD material forming the free standing PCD body is homogeneous, such that the PCD body is spatially constant and invariant with respect to diamond network to metallic network volume ratio. The homogeneity is measured at a scale greater than ten times the average grain size and spans the dimension of the PCD body. The PCD material is also macroscopically residual stress free at said scale. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345204 | LIQUID PHASE SINTERED SILICON CARBIDE ABRASIVE PARTICLES - An abrasive article includes a bonded abrasive body having abrasive particles contained within a bond material. The abrasive particles include silicon carbide and are essentially free of carbon-based and boron-based sintering aid materials. In an embodiment, the bond material can include a phenolic resin. In another embodiment, the bonded abrasive body can include an oxide phase disposed interstitially between the silicon carbide abrasive particles. In an additional embodiment, the abrasive particles can consist essentially of silicon carbide and aluminum oxide in a ratio of silicon carbide to alumina of at least about 8:1. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345205 | ABRASIVE PARTICLES HAVING PARTICULAR SHAPES AND METHODS OF FORMING SUCH PARTICLES - A method of forming an abrasive article includes depositing a mixture into an opening of a substrate, contacting an exposed surface of the mixture in the opening to a texturing form to form a textured preform, and removing the mixture from the opening and forming an abrasive particle having a textured surface. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345206 | WEATHER SHELTER FOR USE IN A REMOTE MANUFACTURING YARD - A weather shelter for providing protection during assembly of a column at a remote manufacturing yard is provided. The weather shelter can include a frame mounted to a hanging platform, and extending upwards from the hanging platform, the hanging platform supported by the column; and a protective covering mounted on the frame having a side covering and a top covering, the protective covering configured to provide an inner atmosphere within the protective covering protected from external elements when the protective covering is secured to the column. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345207 | HIGH EFFICIENCY SCALABLE STRUCTURE - A building may include a floor, a dome having a vent, and an internal ceiling that divides areas underneath the dome into first and second chambers. The internal ceiling may have an aperture that is structured to allow air to pass from the first chamber into the second chamber. The building may also include an air inlet configured to allow air to travel from outside the building into the first chamber and an air moving device that is configured to facilitate the movement of the air. The building may also include an air cooling element that is configured to cool the air as it travels from outside the building into the first chamber. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345208 | BACKUP WALL REINFORCEMENT WITH T-TYPE ANCHOR - A hybrid wall reinforcement wall anchoring system is described for use in masonry cavity walls. The reinforcement and anchor is hybrid device installed within the backup wall and interlocked with novel veneer ties. The novel veneer ties are wire formatives and are manually connected and interlocked with the anchor. Once interlocked and installed within the cavity wall, lateral, vertical and front-to-back veneer tie movement is limited, strengthening the cavity wall structure. The inclusion of a reinforcement wire within the veneer tie and the exterior wall provides a seismic structure. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345209 | SUPPORT FOR OFFSHORE FOUNDATION STRUCTURES, PARTICULARLY TRIPODS - The invention concerns a support for offshore foundation structures, in particular for tripods, having a bearing surface for receiving gravitational force, a base surface for applying gravitational force to the ground, and a supporting structure for the transfer of force from the bearing surface to the base surface. The invention concerns in particular such a support having two separate frame elements which respectively have a bearing sub-surface and a base sub-surface, as well as a bridge member which can be coupled to the frame elements in the region of the bearing sub-surfaces for the transfer of force between the frame elements in a substantially horizontal direction. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345210 | SEISMIC DISSIPATION MODULE MADE UP OF COMPRESSION-RESISTANT SPHERES IMMERSED IN A VARIABLE LOW DENSITY MATERIAL - Seismic isolators, namely devices used for isolating the load-bearing structure of buildings from the effects of an earthquake are disclosed and include a seismic dissipation and isolation panel or module made up of compression-resistant spheres, made of sintered alumina, bound by variable low density substances, polyurethane foams or polystyrene or other similar material, to be used in new buildings by placing it between a reinforced concrete bed to be made on the ground and the foundation structures of the building, so that, in the event of an earthquake, there can be movements of the building independent from those of the ground on which it is built, so absorbing and isolating the seismic wave and therefore reducing the effects on the structures until, in theory, they cancel them. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345211 | SYSTEM FOR PRESSURE EQUALIZING AND DRYING SEALED TRANSLUCENT GLASS GLAZING UNITS - A sealed translucent glass glazing unit includes two lites of spaced translucent glass to define a gap which contains an absorptive filler. A spacer around the perimeter of the unit seals the unit and maintains the gap. A vent tube is mounted within the spacer with one end open to the filler and one end open to the exterior. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345212 | SOLAR LIGHT ROOF PANEL ABUTMENT STRUCTURE - A roof panel abutment structure is disclosed. The structure comprises; a roof frame, a first roof panel having one end coupled to the roof frame, the one end formed in a shape in which a recess is inserted between a pair of ridges on a cross section thereof, a bolt fastened to the recess portion to fix the first roof panel to the roof frame; a second roof panel having an opposite end thereof coupled to one end of the first roof panel; a first adaptor having a base and a wing portion connected to both side of the base, wherein the base is fixed to the recess portion by means of the fastening of the bolt, and the wing portion is coupled to both side of T groove, a second adaptor formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of T groove, a clamp installed such that a bottom is coupled to the second adaptor, and a solar panel coupled to the clamp and installed to cover the roof panel. The roof panel abutment has increased strength, and even if a portion of the roof panel is deformed, the upper panel is not disengaged so as to maintain the abutment structure. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345213 | ROOF MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A solar panel mounting assembly for mounting a solar panel to a roof surface includes a bracket having a slot with a generally t-shaped cross section that extends along at least a portion of a length of the bracket, a first fastener having a head end positioned in the slot and a shaft. The first fastener slides along the slot in a direction substantially parallel to the roof surface. The assembly further includes a membrane positioned between the roof surface and the bracket. The bracket is connected to the roof surface by at least one of a group consisting of the membrane and a second fastener, and the generally t-shaped cross section includes a first wide portion sized to receive the head end of the fastener and a second narrow portion sized to receive the shaft of the fastener. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345214 | CASING SYSTEM - A casing system for covering the edges of structural frameworks and the like. The system includes a first casing piece and a second casing piece shaped to fit together. The first casing piece has a decorative profile milled into at least one side or end edge. The second casing piece has a reverse image of the decorative profile milled into a side or end edge. The pieces fit together by abutting edges or sides having a decorative profile and the reverse image of the decorative profile. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345215 | THERMAL BREAK FOR CURTAIN WALL - A curtain wall panel includes frame with a first frame member defining a channel, a cover configured to extend over the first frame member, a spacer formed of a thermally insulating material, the spacer including a first end, a body, and a second end, the first end being configured to be secured in the channel of the first frame member in a cammed interference fit by rotating a body of the spacer, and the second end being configured to form a cammed interference fit with the cover. An insert is supported from the first frame member by the spacer with the cover fit onto the spacer to capture and secure the insert relative to the frame. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345216 | CORNERBEAD/CORNERAIDE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for cornerbead or corneraide for finishing the junction between two or more walls. Embodiments include at least one generally central web portion with at least a portion thereof extending and/or deformed away from a person viewing that web portion as assembled in the finished assembly. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345217 | Stud Elevator - A stud support base device to support a stud for a wall of a dwelling may include a front wall, a back wall being opposed to the front wall, a pair of opposing side walls to connect the back wall and the front wall, and a lattice of interconnecting support walls to support the front wall, the back wall and the pair of opposing side walls. The front wall may include an aperture which extends to the support surface for the stud support base device. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345218 | TRANSITION STRUCTURE FOR A WIND TURBINE TOWER - A transition structure for a tower comprises a plurality of panels that each includes a panel body having opposed upper and lower ends, a lower mounting surface at the lower end, an upper mounting surface at the upper end, and a pair of lateral mounting surfaces at lateral edges. The upper mounting surfaces are generally planar, and the panel bodies taper from their upper mounting surface to their lower mounting surface. Each panel is mounted to at least another of the panels at corresponding lateral surfaces to form, with the upper ends, the shape that conforms to the lower end of the tower to be supported. The transition structure also comprises a plurality of footings, each having an upper end mated to the lower mounting surface of one of the panels, a lower end configured to mate with a post of a foundation, and a footing body between the upper and lower ends. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345219 | ROOF PANEL - A prefabricated roofing panel having an outer sheathing, rafters, insulation, and an interior ceiling material. The panel is configured to fit with other roofing panels to form the roof and ceiling structure of a building. Further the panel is ventilated. The roofing panel allows a building roof, insulation, and ceiling to be pre-fabricated in a shop and then quickly installed into a building. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345220 | ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR CONCRETE PANELS IN A STABILIZED EARTH STRUCTURE - The concrete panel anchoring assembly including a concrete panel having a rear face and a connector member projecting from a rear face of the concrete panel. The connector member includes an attachment loop and a saddle element assembled together. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345221 | FLOORING PANEL OR WALL PANEL AND USE THEREOF - Flooring panels can have a variety of widths. In one embodiment, panels or boards of different widths are packaged together to give the installer a great deal of flexibility in constructing the floor in order to achieve a realistic looking surface. In another embodiment, the panels have locking joints which allow the panels to be maintained in an installed condition until a pre-applied glue is allowed to set. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345222 | SUBFLOOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A subfloor component includes a hardboard panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having walls that extend into the panel from the first face toward the second face. The subfloor component also includes a film of substantially moisture-impervious material attached to the first face of the panel and that conforms to the tops and walls of the pedestals and to the bottoms of the grooves. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345223 | CONTINUOUS WALL ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - According to one embodiment, an insulated structure includes a frame comprising a plurality of wall studs coupled together and a plurality of foam boards attached to the frame to form a continuous insulative wall. A plurality of fasteners attaches the foam boards to the frame. Each fastener includes an elongate shaft and a cap. The elongate shaft is configured to penetrate through a foam board and into a wall stud to couple the components together. The cap is configured to be positioned atop a foam board to distribute a load relatively evenly to the foam board. A sealing tape is applied across seams between adjacent foam boards and over the fasteners' caps to seal the wall. A sealing caulk is applied to secondary fasteners and penetrations to seal the wall. In some embodiments, the structure has a fastener density of about 1 fastener per 243 in | 2014-11-27 |
20140345224 | DRY-CAST CONCRETE BLOCK - A dry-cast concrete block is provided. The dry-cast concrete block comprises a surface to be exposed, at least a portion of the surface having a cast texture with a natural stone appearance. The cast texture may have a surface level difference of greater than 4 mm. In one example of implementation, the dry-cast concrete block may be a paving unit, in which case the surface level difference may be greater than 6 mm, such as between 6 mm and 12 mm. In another example of implementation, the dry-cast concrete block may be a wall construction unit, in which case the surface level difference may he greater than 15 mm, such as between 15 mm and 25 mm. Each of a plurality of points of the cast texture may define a respective texture angle between 75° and 90°. The cast texture may comprise at least one valley each having a respective depth greater than 4 mm. A process for manufacturing such a concrete block is also provided. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345225 | Framing Structure - A framing structure includes elements that are integrally connected by a poured bonding core. The elements include a hollow-interior column having an opening in a wall that allows access to the interior and a beam having a cavity that is configured to receive a pourable bonding material. The beam is positioned with respect to the column such that the cavity is aligned with the opening. Flooring sections are supported by the beams. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345226 | CLADDING ELEMENT - A cladding element ( | 2014-11-27 |
20140345227 | Wall Mounting Devices - Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel. | 2014-11-27 |
20140345228 | WALL SHEATHING, SIDING AND ROOF DECKING HANGERS - A corrosion resistant, metal building construction connective hardware for installing wall sheathing, siding, and roof decking to a structure with a resting mount ( | 2014-11-27 |