49th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100306999 | CURRENT TERMINAL STRUCTURE - A current terminal structure includes: a mutual inductor having a noose portion; and a conductor configured to be coupled to the mutual inductor and bent to form at least a connection segment and bend segments extending from the connection segment bilaterally, wherein a terminal portion is defined at each of the bend segments by pressing; wherein the coupling of the conductor and the mutual inductor together comprises looping the noose portion of the mutual inductor around one of the bend segments of the conductor and then moving the noose portion of the mutual inductor to the connection segment of the conductor before the bending and pressing are performed on the conductor. Therefore, the current terminal structure is provided with the downsized mutual inductor and thus characterized by a diminished waste of materials, reduced manufacturing costs, and ease of use. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307000 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REMOVE OR INSTALL COMBUSTION LINERS - A method and apparatus for removing and installing combustion liners in a combustion case of a turbine is provided. The apparatus includes an elongated handle having a pin disposed at one end, and a bracket attached to the elongated handle. A tower clamp, for attaching to a flange of a combustion case, includes a tower portion having a plurality of notches for receiving the pin of the elongated handle. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307001 | METHOD FOR MAKING TWO-PIECE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH DOUBLE WALL MID-SECTION - An exhaust gas treatment device for internal combustion engines and the like includes inlet and outlet end caps, two catalyst substrates, and a two-piece housing. A first, cylindrically-shaped housing member has a hollow interior in which one of the substrates is retained, a first end sealingly connected with the inlet end cap, and an opposite second end with a radially reduced section. A second cylindrically-shaped housing member has a hollow interior in which the other one of the substrates is retained, a first end sealingly connected with the outlet end cap, and an opposite second end with a radially enlarged section sized to receive therein the second end of the first housing member, whereby the reduced section of the first housing member and the enlarge section of the second housing member are spaced radially apart a predetermined distance to define an annularly-shaped space or gap which thermally insulates the associated portion of the exhaust gas treatment device. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307002 | Systems and Methods for Making Seals in Heat Exchangers - Systems and methods for improving heat exchangers by implementing self-energizing seals. In one embodiment, a U-tube heat exchanger includes a shell enclosure, a tube sheet, a closure and a set of tubes welded to the tube sheet. The tube sheet separates first and second chambers from a third chamber in the shell enclosure. The closure seals the first and second chambers. Each tube extends from the first chamber, through the third chamber to the second chamber. The improvement comprises a seal between the shell enclosure and either the closure or the tube sheet. The seal includes conically tapered sealing surfaces on the shell enclosure and closure or tube sheet which form a wedge-shaped gap. A seal ring having surfaces complementary to the sealing surfaces of the shell enclosure and closure or tube sheet is positioned between the sealing surfaces to form a self-energized seal. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307003 | VAPOR CHAMBER STRUCTURE WITH IMPROVED WICK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A vapor chamber structure includes a casing, a working fluid, and an improved wick layer. The casing has an airtight vacuum chamber. The working fluid is filled into the airtight vacuum chamber. The wick layer is formed on a surface of the airtight vacuum chamber. Therefore, the present invention can increase the backflow velocity of the working fluid and improve the boiling of the working fluid due to the match of the improved wick structure. Because the backflow velocity and boiling of the working fluid is increased, the heat-transmitting efficiency is increased. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307004 | Injector Seat that Includes a Coined Seal Band - A fuel injector apparatus and method for use in a fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine that includes a body, a valve seat, closure member, and an orifice plate. The valve seat comprises the intersection of two angled surfaces before assembly of the fuel injector. During assembly of the fuel injector, a member presses against the edge of the sealing surface of the valve seat to create an oblique third sealing surface or sealing band that is coined into the valve seat. The sealing band provides an improved seal between the valve closure member and the valve seat which operates to prevent leakages of fuel in the fuel injector. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307005 | Methods Of Making Tungsten Carbide-Based Annular Jewelry Rings - Methods of making tungsten carbide-based annular jewelry rings including sinterable metal and/or ceramic powder materials compressed into a predetermined configuration and then sintered to form an annular jewelry ring to which softer precious metals, stones, crystals or other materials suitable for use in jewelry may be affixed. Such items of jewelry may have multiple facets and can be fabricated using various disclosed techniques and various combinations of materials. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307006 | OIL-IMPREGNATED SINTERED BEARING AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - There is provided an oil-impregnated sintered bearing which enable to prevent oil leakage from an outer peripheral surface of an bearing body. The oil-impregnated sintered bearing includes a bearing body which is made of a porous sintered alloy containing vacancies and has a bearing hole in which a rotary shaft can be inserted, wherein the vacancies opened on an outer peripheral surface of the bearing body are crushed. The vacancies may be crushed in the state of a green compact, or in the state of a sintered alloy after sintering the green compact. Consequently, the oil leakage from the outer peripheral surface of the bearing can be prevented, and oil pressure in the bearing hole can be preserved. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307007 | Stripping Tool - A stripping tool removes the insulation on single-wire or multi-wire cables with two jaws, which are connected by common hinge axels to form a hollow body which can be opened for inserting a cable that is to be stripped. Near the ends of the jaws are fitted blades for a circular cut, and opposite of the blades, at the other end of the hinge axel, is fitted with a slitting knife situated in a guiding groove that is oriented diagonally in the hollow body. Recesses are formed in the longitudinal edges closing the hollow body, that, when the tool is closed, a cable to be cut longitudinally is guided in through the hollow body, by the guiding groove and the recesses, that it is neatly guided in the guiding groove along the slitting knife for the longitudinal cut without the need to additionally guide the cable with one's fingers. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307008 | Knife Swiper - A removably attachable, multifunctional Knife Swiper ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307009 | DRIVE UNIT FOR A HAIR CUTTING MACHINE - A drive unit for a hair cutting machine comprises a driving motor that includes a substantially U-shaped stator which has a first leg, a second leg, and at least one additional leg located between the first leg and the second leg, at least one field coil which can be disposed on the at least one additional leg, and an armature. Lateral air gap sections are formed between the first and second leg and the armature while central air gap sections are formed between the additional leg and the armature. The central air gap sections and the lateral air gap sections extend at an angle from a longitudinal axis. A first nose, which faces away from the additional leg, is arranged at the end of the first leg, while a notch, which faces the additional leg and corresponds to the first nose, is arranged on the second leg. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307010 | Hydraulic rescue tool with quick-change head - A hydraulic rescue tool ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307011 | COMBINATION BLOWER, TRIMMER AND EDGER FOR TENDING VEGETATION - An engine is connected to the upper end of a drive shaft housing and a work head with a string trimmer or blower or both is operatively connected to the lower end of the drive shaft housing and is rotatably driven by an engine rotating a drive shaft inside the drive shaft housing and connected to the working head. The drive shaft housing is rigidly connected to the working head and may be rotated about its longitudinal axis relative to the engine in any desired amount of rotation, but the preferred degree of rotation is 135° to move the working head from a trimming position with the rotating trimmer string in a horizontal position to an edging position with the rotating trimmer string in a vertical position and with the working head being displaced to the operator's right side for better viewing and control and operator comfort. In one embodiment, a gear driven crank handle is rigidly connected to the drive shaft housing and is itself rotated 135° as the drive shaft housing is rotated 135° to place the handle in a position that is comfortable to use. Further, the amount of air flowing through the blower is regulated by an air outlet regulating valve and a separate air intake regulating valve. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307012 | SAW EQUIPMENT - Saw equipment which is applicable to saws which incorporate a jig saw blade or disk, enabling to carry out cuts with variation in the inclination of the cuts by placing the saw or disk with those inclinations with respect to a support base which forms part of the saw set. It is characterized in that it incorporates a characteristic first device for precisely and securely setting the saw or disk at the appropriate inclination. It also includes a second device for also precisely controlling the direction of the cuts. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307013 | IMPROVEMENT IN AND RELATING TO POWER TOOLS - To reduce the amount of time required to remove and replace a cover plate or cap ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307014 | PAIR OF COMPASSES - Pair of compasses, having a first compass portion and a second compass portion which are connected together via a hinge having a locking device, which hinge comprises a hinge member mounted rotatably relative to the first or second compass portion, the locking device being spaced from the axis of rotation of the hinge member, the locking device having a threaded element generating a clamping force and cooperating with a nut ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307015 | ACCURACY INDICATIONS FOR AN ELECTRONIC COMPASS IN A PORTABLE DEVICE - Multiple instances of a geomagnetic field are calculated. Multiple instances of an average magnitude of a subset of the instances of the geomagnetic field are also calculated. When the average magnitude changes by more than a first predetermined threshold, the user is informed that compass accuracy has degraded. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307016 | Magnetometer Accuracy and Use - A parameter related to the Earth's magnetic field can be used to determine accuracy of a magnetometer of a mobile device. In one aspect, a first instance of a parameter related to Earth's magnetic field is determined using data generated by the magnetometer. The magnetometer data can be based in part on a position of the mobile device with respect to the Earth. A second instance of the parameter can be determined using data generated by a model of Earth's magnetic field. The model data can also be based in part on the position of the mobile device with respect to the Earth. The first instance of the parameter can be compared with the second instance of the parameter. An accuracy metric for the magnetometer can be determined based on a result of the comparison. An indication of the accuracy metric can be presented by the mobile device. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307017 | Underwater Foundation Leveling Device - An underwater foundation leveling device is capable of preventing a slack wire connected to a support element with a plumb weight from colliding with reflectors. The reflectors | 2010-12-09 |
20100307018 | Heat-Pump Clothes Drying Machine - The present invention relates to a heat-pump clothes drying machine, in particular a heat-pump arrangement for removing moisture from and heating up the drying air; said heat-pump arrangement comprises a plurality of separate closed-loop circuits, each one of said separate closed-loop circuits comprising at least one compressor ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307019 | DRYING APPARATUS FOR PET - The present invention provides a cross-flow type drying apparatus for a pet, that is capable of quickly performing drying by blowing air uniformly on the entire body of a pet and simultaneously facilitating drying by reducing the amount of stress that a pet is subjected to. The cross-flow type drying apparatus includes: a main body case defining an outlet and an inlet and including a heating member installed within; a cross-flow fan installed in a longitudinal direction within the main body case to rotate; and a stand coupled to enable the main body case to pivot to a predetermined angle. This configuration can reduce drying time and easily perform drying the pet, and can lower manufacturing cost to reduce the financial burden placed on a user. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307020 | Heat Exchanger for a Dryer, Especially for a Domestic Dryer - A heat exchanger ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307021 | SYSTEM FOR LIQUID EXTRACTION, AND METHODS - A process for removing water from solid material using liquid-solid extraction and liquid-liquid extraction. In most embodiments, multiple solvents are used to remove the water from the solids and obtain dry solids. Multiple solvents facilitate the removal of the water from the solids, by replacing the water with a solvent, replacing that solvent with a different solvent, and then eventually removing the second solvent from the solids. The process utilizes a lesser amount of thermal energy to dry the solids and separate the solvents than conventionally used in drying processes. The first solvent selected has a lower heat of vaporization, enthalphy of vaporization, boiling point, or other such physical property, than water. Each additional solvent can have a still lower heat of vaporization, enthalphy of vaporization, boiling point, or other such physical property. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307022 | DRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SILICON-BASED ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS - A drying apparatus ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307023 | Impact-Attenuation Systems For Articles Of Footwear And Other Foot-Receiving Devices - Impact-attenuation systems, e.g., for use in footwear, can help control foot positioning during a step cycle, e.g., to help reduce or eliminate misorientation of the foot, and the fatigue and/or strain that may result from such misorientation. Articles of footwear including such impact-attenuation systems may include: (a) an upper member; and (b) a sole structure engaged with the upper member. The sole structure may include: (i) a first impact-attenuating member located in a heel portion of the foot-supporting member, and (ii) a second, separate impact-attenuating member located at a rear, lateral heel portion. The second impact-attenuating member may be designed and/or configured to provide less resistance to an impact force as compared with the first impact-attenuating member. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307024 | Pressure-Reducing Device - The pressure-reducing device has a body, a heel portion and an elevation portion. The body has a thickness and a body-fore end. The heel portion is defined in the body. The elevation portion is defined in the body and has a rear boundary and a fore boundary. The rear boundary is adjacent to the heel portion and is positioned between the heel portion and the body-fore end of the body. The fore boundary is positioned in front of the rear boundary between the rear boundary of the elevation portion and the body-fore end of the body. The thickness of the body decreases from the rear boundary to the fore boundary. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307025 | MIDSOLE FOR A SHOE, IN PARTICULAR A RUNNING SHOE - A midsole for a shoe, in particular a running shoe, is described which midsole is asymmetric in a midfoot area, has an upper heel portion embracing the calcaneus of a wearer and has an upwardly extending toe end. In the midfoot area a vertical medial support structure originates from the midsole and supportively embraces the arch. Correspondingly, a vertical lateral support structure supports the lateral side of the foot in the midfoot area. The medial support structure covers a larger area than the lateral support structure, and is connected to the vertically extending upper heel portion of the midsole. The toe end of the midsole is extended upwardly, and provides in combination with the vertically extending upper heel portion and said vertically extending medial and lateral arch support structures a midsole which firmly embraces the foot. The result is a shoe, in particular a running shoe, which reduces the risk of injury during running. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307026 | Thong style sandal with removable and interchangeable ornaments - A thong style sandal system having removable and interchangeable ornaments that fasten to the sandal upper by means of a releasable attachment system (snap) that will hold the ornament securely in place but also allow for quick and easy removal of the ornament. The ornaments may be of many different designs (i.e. flowers, monograms, butterflies, sports emblems, etc) thus allowing the wearer to have fun with expressing different styles or moods when desired. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307027 | SHOE HAVING PEELING PREVENTION STRUCTURE OF ROLL-UP PORTION - A shoe comprises: an upper | 2010-12-09 |
20100307028 | SHOE - A shoe having a toe region, a middle region, a heel region, and a multi-layer, multi-density midsole; the midsole being comprised of at least a shank and a lower layer; the bottom surface of the shank having at least one longitudinal concavity and at least one longitudinal convexity, the longitudinal concavity typically occupying a substantial portion of the heel region and the longitudinal convexity typically occupying a portion of the middle region. Collectively, these elements contribute to making the shoe appropriate for both walking and higher impact activities such as running, and simulating the effect, and imparting the fitness benefits, of use on a sandy beach or on a giving or uneven surface regardless of the actual hardness of the surface. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307029 | SNOWSHOE APPARATUS - A snowshoe apparatus having a frame assembly, a pivot assembly pivotally attached to the frame assembly, and a binding assembly pivotally attached to the pivot assembly is disclosed. The snowshoe apparatus may also include first and second crampons pivotally attached to the frame assembly, with the first crampon configured to pivot relative to the frame assembly substantially independent of the second crampon. In addition, at least one of the first crampon and the second crampon may be laterally movable relative to the frame assembly. The snowshoe apparatus may also comprise a resilient heel support assembly coupled to the frame assembly. A corresponding method of assembly is also disclosed. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307030 | LOCKING ELEMENT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR CYCLE SHOES - A locking element adjustment system for cycle shoes has a base element and a receiving element. The receiving element serves for the positionally exact arrangement of the locking element in relation to the base element. Adjusting elements are provided on the base element. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307031 | FOOTWEAR FITMENT - A shoe fitment comprising a body member whereby the fitment can be mounted on a shoe, and a display mounted on, or incorporated in, the body member for viewing from outside a shoe on which the fitment is mounted. The display serves to provide one of decoration and/or information. Typically the display is a three dimensional component mounted on the body member and, in a preferred version, the display is a three dimensional component mounted on the body member which display is at least partly free to move relative to the body member. In another version, the display is a surface which includes a letter and/or a number the surface being a part of, or being attached to, the body member. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307032 | FOOTWEAR WITH SHAPED SOLE SURFACE - The present disclosure provides a footwear having a contoured mid sole, which avoids the need for a separate insole member located within the upper of the footwear. In one embodiment the upper of the footwear includes bottom surface interfaces between the user's foot and mid sole. The present disclosure also provides related methods of manufacturing. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307033 | ROTARY SNOW TILLER FOR GROOMING SKI SLOPES - A rotary snow tiller for grooming the snow covering of ski slopes, and which advances in a traveling direction along the ski slope, and has a frame; and a shaft which is rotated with respect to the frame about a first axis crosswise to the traveling direction, and is fitted with tools, each of which extends along a second axis crosswise to the first axis, and is selectively adjustable about the second axis with respect to the first axis. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307034 | STEAM IRON - A steam iron is described. The steam iron includes a housing, a handle defined at an upper portion of the housing, a soleplate carried on a base portion of the housing, a heating assembly carried in the housing and in thermal communication with the soleplate, a spray outlet, a water reservoir defined in the housing, and a pump assembly. The pump assembly includes a first mechanical pump which is manually operable to pump water from the reservoir and deliver a shot of steam from the soleplate, and a second mechanical pump manually operable to pump water from the reservoir and deliver a spray of water from the spray outlet. The steam iron also includes an underhandle trigger for manually operating one of the first and second mechanical pumps, the underhandle trigger being located beneath the handle, and an upper trigger for manually operating the other of the first and second mechanical pumps, the upper trigger being located in an upper portion of the iron housing. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307035 | Memorabilia Device - A device including a body. The body includes a first location, a second location, and a third location. The first location is operable to receive and to secure a first piece of memorabilia to the device. The second location has a team logo associated with the first piece of memorabilia. The third location has an inscription identifying the first piece of memorabilia. The device is configured to be worn by an individual. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307036 | GREETING CARD HAVING KARAOKE RECORD FEATURE AND SIMULTANEOUS PLAYBACK - A greeting card having an audio recording and playback device permits recording of a karaoke-style song to be played upon opening of the greeting card. A user sings along with a permanently prerecorded, karaoke-style song that is played during a recording session. The recording device is operable in either a trial mode or a use mode. In the trial mode, a user-recorded song is played back initially for the potential purchaser but is not subsequently played back to be later heard by other potential purchasers. In the use mode, which the card may be switched to after purchase by removal of a trial mode panel from the greeting card, a user-recorded karaoke-style song is played upon subsequent openings of the card. During playback, the user-recorded song is played simultaneously with the prerecorded karaoke-style recording that was played during the recording session. Additional prerecorded messages, such as voice prompts with instructions, may also be included. The audio recording and playback device may also be included in other non-greeting card products, such as a plush toy and an ornament. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307037 | Digital gravestone - A digital gravestone includes a marker body and an inscription arrangement integral with the marker body to form the inscription on the marker body. The inscription arrangement has a digital storage for storing information in relation to the deceased, and a digital display operatively linking with the digital storage displaying the information therein, wherein the information of the deceased is adapted to be selectively updated that brings to remembrance of the deceased. A communication link is provided to operatively link to the inscription arrangement for inputting a memorable message for the deceased and updating the information of the deceased so as to share with relatives and friends of the deceased. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307038 | Illuminated License Plate Holder - The present device relates to a license plate holder, and more specifically to a license plate holder with illumination for attachment to remote locations on a vehicle. The license plate holder includes a backing plate sized for attachment of a license plate. A support member extends outwardly from the backing plate and is sized and shaped for insertion into a boat rod holder. A self-contained electrical system is included in the license plate holder for illumination of the license plate. The self-contained electrical system includes at least one LED, a switch, an electrical storage device and at least one solar panel. The illuminated license plate holder may be mounted on a watercraft while being hauled on a trailer so that the license plate is not subject to scraping, mutilation, or destruction; as typically occurs when a license plate is affix to a trailer. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307039 | IDENTIFICATION DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS - An identification device adapted for attachment to an insulated electrical conductor includes a pair of generally-rectangular marking plates having planar first longitudinal horizontal surfaces. A plurality of laterally-spaced resilient tension members connect together corresponding side portions of the marking plates, thereby to bias the marking plates toward a normally closed condition in which the marking plate first surfaces are in contiguous engagement. The marking plates are separable against the biasing force of the tension members toward an open condition for receiving longitudinally between the plates and the tension members the free end of a conductor. Upon release, the marking plates are displaced toward a clamping condition in parallel spaced longitudinally-arranged contiguous engagement with diametrically opposed circumferential surfaces of the conductor. The marking plates are pivoted to the open condition about a pivot axis defined by chamfered end surfaces of the plates. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307040 | Illumination of an electric fire - An electric fire is described which includes a flame simulation arrangement configured to simulate the effect of burning flames. The fire includes a lighting arrangement provided behind and parallel to the flame simulation arrangement and configured to backlight the simulated flames. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307041 | Light Emitting Diode LED Internally Illuminated Sign - An LED sign may include a top frame member, two side frame members connected to the top frame member, a bottom frame member connected to the side frame members. A first detachable outer sheet member may include indicia to cooperate with the top frame member, the bottom frame member and the side frame members. The LED sign may further include a second translucent sheet member to cooperate with the top frame member, the bottom frame member and the side frame members. The LED sign may further include a sign frame member. The LED sign may include LED lighting modules an LED photocell. The LED lighting modules may be detachably connected to the LED sign, and the top, bottom and side frame members may be substantially U-shaped to define a channel for the outer sheet member. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307042 | MODULAR FIREARM STOCK SYSTEM - A modular firearm is disclosed. The firearm that can be configured to operate using ammunition of different calibers via interchangeability of only a few parts. The firearm includes a foldable butt stock assembly for quickly and easily converting the firearm from an extended operating configuration to a compact transport configuration, and vice-versa. Additionally, the firearm includes a modular hand guard assembly having multiple mounting platforms for accommodating a variety of different accessories. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307043 | Canting Vertical fore grip with bipod - Devices, systems and methods of canting firearms such as rifles relative to fore grip having extendable and expanded legs. One version allows for a rocking and canting of the firearm by pivotally attaching an upper portion of the expanded legs. Another version allows for a separate canting member to be clamped to both the upper portion of a vertical fore grip and to the lower mounting rail of the firearm. The canting member has portions that cant (move to the left or to the right) relative to one another. An operator can cant the firearm in a free-state or to fixed positions as desired. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307044 | SLEEVE AND METHOD FOR INCREASING RIFLE ACCURACY - The present invention provides for a sleeve that is mountable within a rifle stock. The sleeve includes a central aperture, one end of which is threaded and is adapted to receive a like-threaded male portion of an action. The action is of the type that includes a female threaded portion, this portion being configured to receive the threaded male portion of a rifle barrel. In this configuration, the sleeve is in direct contact with the stock, the action is in direct contact with the sleeve, and the barrel is in direct contact with the action. However, neither the barrel nor the action is in direct contact with the stock. As such, both the barrel and the action are ‘floated’ within the rifle assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the sleeve may be fabricated with the action such that the sleeve and action form a single integrated element. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307045 | Projectile Weapons - A method of making a gun barrel having a breech end and a muzzle end and a bore extending between the two ends comprises applying to the outer surface of the bore a plurality of swaging dies ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307046 | Detachable mounting arrangement for universal bi-pod - A universal bi-pod for stably supporting and holding an object in position includes an attachment base adapted for detachably coupling with the object, a leg frame adapted for supporting the object in a stably manner; and a detachable mounting arrangement. The mounting arrangement includes a mounting seat provided on the leg frame and having a sliding slot defining an open end at a peripheral side of the mounting seat, a detachable adapter provided at the attachment base to slide into the sliding slot through the open end thereof in a detachably mounting manner; and a locker arrangement provided at the mounting seat for detachably locking the detachable adapter at the sliding slot. Therefore, the object is able to be easily and quickly held and supported by the universal bi-pod and detached from the universal bi-pod. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307047 | Sight accessory - The instant invention is a sight accessory that attaches to a scope. The double vision blocker attaches with hook and loop fasteners and is further secured by a plurality of “O” rings. The blocker allows the user to sight with both eyes open preventing the occurrence of double vision. This creates an opportunity for the user to be more accurate on a consistent basis. The device is also suitable for use for both right handed and left handed users without any modification. The sight accessory can be attached to archery sights, scopes and any other instrument used for sighting. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307048 | Fishing tackle with a motion inducing member - An apparatus for attracting fish including a fin that imparts motion to the tackle when the tackle is deployed and moves relative to water. A weighted body having a cabochon shape includes a fin member that extends past the body. The fin member includes an attachment portion and a fin that has a non-planar configuration. The attachment portion is secured to a flat surface of the body. In one embodiment the fin extends forward and forms an obtuse angle relative to the attachment portion. In another embodiment the fin has two members disposed laterally on opposite sides of the body. The fins are blades that cause the body to spin or rotate when moved relative to the water. In yet another embodiment the fin extends forward and aft relative to the body, and the fin has openings for connecting lines and hooks, thereby replacing the eyelet of other embodiments. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307049 | Liquid Fuel for a Colored Flame - A liquid fuel for a colored flame can be filled in containers of various shapes to make various artworks which can produce a colored flame when burning. The liquid fuel for a colored flame comprises a flame-coloring ingredient and a main combustible ingredient that are mixed during a heating process. The flame-coloring ingredient is made by mixing a chromogenic agent selected from a group consisting of metal chloride, metal bromide and boric acid with the water and the glycerin or with the water, the glycerin and the ethyl alcohol in a specific weight ratio. The main combustible ingredient is made by mixing the glycerin, the water and alcohol compounds in a specific weight ratio. Hence, the liquid fuel for a colored flame not only ensures a vivid and bright flame but increases the ignition point and combustion stability, thus solving the problems of low ignition point and high volatility. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307050 | One-step catalytic conversion of biomass-derived carbohydrates to liquid fuels - The invention relates to a method for manufacture of hydrocarbon fuels and oxygenated hydrocarbon fuels such as alkyl substituted tetrahydrofurans such as 2,5-dimethyltetrahydrofuran, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran and mixtures thereof. The method generally entails forming a mixture of reactants that includes carbonaceous material water, a metal catalyst and an acid reacting that mixture in the presence of hydrogen. The reaction is performed at a temperature and for a time sufficient to produce a furan type hydrocarbon fuel. The process may be adapted to provide continuous manufacture of hydrocarbon fuels such as a furan type fuel. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307051 | BIODIESEL PRODUCTION USING ULTRA LOW CATALYST CONCENTRATIONS IN A MEMBRANE REACTOR - A method for producing a fuel or fuel additive comprising providing a reaction mixture comprising oil and an alcohol in an oil-in-alcohol emulsion and a catalyst for converting the oil to the fuel or the fuel additive. The oil and the alcohol are reacted in the presence of the catalyst, at a concentration below that used in a conventional batch process, to produce the fuel or fuel additive. This low level of catalyst reduces the formation of diols and oxidation products that can diminish the quality of the fuel or fuel additive. The fuel or fuel additive produced is continuously removed during the reaction, effectively de-coupling the concentration of catalyst used from the rate of the two phase reaction. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307052 | INTEGRATED BIOFUEL PROCESS - The instant invention pertains to new processes which produce an energy source effectively, efficiently, and in a more environmentally friendly manner. The process comprises hydrolyzing a lignocellulosic feedstock to form lignocellulosic hydrolyzate and a hydrolyzate residue. The lignocellulosic hydrolyzate is treated to produce hydrogen. The hydrolyzate residue may be reacted with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to yield the energy source. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307053 | USE OF ALCOHOLS IN FUELS FOR SPARK IGNITION ENGINES - The use of at least one C | 2010-12-09 |
20100307054 | Development of a Techno-Economic Process for Organo Refining of Coal - An improved organo-refining process to produce low ash clean coal from high ash coal, comprising: mixing coal, solvent and a co-solvent to produce a slurry; feeding the slurry to a reactor by pumping; extracting a coal-solvent mixture from the reactor; feeding the extracted mixture to a flasher unit; recovering about 30% of the solvent from the flashing unit; feeding the remaining heavy material to an evaporator; extracting about 60% of solvent from the evaporator; discharging the residue from the evaporator to a precipitator having water which produces a coal slurry; filtering the slurry in a rotary drum; collecting the super clean coal as a residue and feeding the filtrate into a distillation unit; and separating the water and the organic material in the filtrate to recover at least 7 to 8% of the remaining solvent. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307055 | PROTECTION OF PLASTICS - There are disclosed plastics materials ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307056 | Modular Planting and Irrigation Device, System and Method - A modular planting and irrigation device, system, and method for growing gardens on elevated rooftop surfaces and other surfaces and method of the same. The system has at least one body of porous material with spaces that trap air within the body as water moves therethrough. The water is contained within the body of porous material with a barrier positioned adjacent the side and bottom surfaces of the body. The pore spaces are of sufficient size to allow plant roots to grow therethrough. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307057 | RAINWATER CATCHMENT APPARATUS AND PLANT CULTIVATING SYSTEM HAVING RAINWATER CATCHMENT APPARATUS - The present invention provides a rainwater catchment apparatus that is easily installed without renovating a building. The rainwater catchment apparatus comprises a rainwater inlet for introducing rainwater, a flange portion engaged with a peripheral portion of a rainwater outlet serving as a leading end of a drainage canal formed in a building framework for introducing rainwater in the rainwater inlet, a drain portion for discharging excessive water exceeding a predetermined level to the drainage canal, a reservoir freely fitted into the drainage canal through the rainwater outlet, and a pumping mechanism for pumping water stored in the reservoir to the outside. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307058 | Light barrier housing, light barrier element and door devices - A light barrier housing is provided in a light barrier for monitoring an automatically driven architectural closure. In order to reduce mounting work, a cable connection having at least one clamped connection is provided. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307059 | HOLLOW CORE SCREEN DOOR - The present invention is a hollow core screen door with the screen opening in the upper half of the door. In several embodiments the door is constructed to fit in a standard interior doorway without modifying the existing doorway frame. In several embodiments the screen is constructed in a modular frame for easy replacement of the screen if damaged or if other material such a glass or plexiglass is desired in the screen opening. In several embodiments the modular screen frame can be replaced without tools. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307060 | Multipositional Vault Door - The present invention relates to a vault door mechanism that assists a user in opening or closing the door. A hold-open arm and hinge plate pivotally interconnect the door to a surrounding frame and are fixed in place by an associated locking mechanism. The locking mechanism stops the door in the partially opened position prior to being fully opened or closed, thereby assisting the user in handling the door. The details of the present invention, and the manner in which they interrelate, will be described in greater detail hereinafter. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307061 | TRACK FOR AN ADJUSTABLE BLIND ASSEMBLY - A track for an adjustable blind assembly is disclosed. One described track for an adjustable blind assembly comprises a track comprising a base and a slot, the base comprising a flange portion and a brace portion, the flange portion extending from the base and securable to a spaced window pane by a window frame, and the slot extending from the base and comprising a channel for a sliding adjuster. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307062 | ANIMAL-RESISTANT LATCHING SYSTEM - An animal-resistant latching system for inhibiting animals from accessing food and food containing refuse within containers is disclosed. The device is composed of an access panel containing an opening to which is secured at least one latching members, a cam assembly, a cover, and a bracket. The latching members are positioned so as to inhibit access to the container when the member is in the latched position and allow access to the container when the member is in the unlatched position. The cam assembly communicates with the latching members so as to move the members between the latched and unlatched positions. The cover and bracket are dimensioned and positioned on the access panel in a predetermined manner so as allow human hands access to the cam assembly and unlatch the container while simultaneously inhibiting such access by animals. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307063 | SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM FOR GLASS DOORS - A roller unit comprises a connector assembly secured to a structure or to a door. The connector assembly comprises a spindle. The roller assembly has a wheel having a rolling-element bearing mounted to the spindle, and an annular wheel body mounted to the rolling-element bearing for rotation about the spindle. The annular wheel body has a pair of flanges separated by a groove on a circumferential surface of the annular wheel body. The circumferential surface defines a shape corresponding to the shape of an edge portion of the door or structure engaged in the annular wheel body. The connector assembly is connected to one of the door and the structure, while the wheel receives an edge portion of the other of the door and the structure, whereby the roller unit holds the door and structure face to face while allowing sliding movement of the door with respect to the structure by rotation of the wheel about the spindle. A sliding door system is also described. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307064 | CARRIAGE FOR SLIDING DOORS AND WINDOWS - Described is a carriage ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307065 | REFRIGERATION DEVICE HAVING A SEAL ELEMENT IN THE FORM OF A HOLLOW PROFILE - A refrigeration device having a first component and a second component, wherein the first component has an elongated seal element in form of a hollow profile to thermally seal the first component against the second component. The seal element also has an elongated materially-rigid first seal base and an elongated materially-elastic first seal head that is attached to the first seal base. At least one open end of the seal element is closed off by a terminating element. The terminating element has a materially-rigid second seal base and a materially-elastic second seal head that is attached to the second seal base. The first seal base and the second seal base are joined to one another. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307066 | Bamboo Charcoal Composite Abrasive Material and Method of Fabricating the Same - An abrasive material is fabricated. The material is made of bamboo charcoal or coconut charcoal. The charcoal has vascular bundles and abrasive particles are uniformly distributed and fixed on inner surfaces of the vascular bundles. Thus, the abrasive material can be used with self-sharpening for grinding, polishing, lubricating, etc. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307067 | ABRASIVE COMPACT - The invention relates to an abrasive compact comprising a mass of diamond particles and a silicon containing binder phase wherein the diamond particles are present in an amount less than 75 volume % and the binder phase contains less than 2 volume % unreacted (elemental) silicon. The invention further relates to a method of producing an abrasive compact including the steps of forming a feed diamond powder into a diamond preform, interposing a separating mechanism between the diamond preform and a silicon infiltrant source, heating the diamond preform and silicon infiltrant source until the infiltrant is molten and the preform and infiltrant are isothermal and allowing infiltration from the molten silicon infiltrant source to occur into the diamond preform. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307068 | DISPERSION COMPRISING CERIUM OXIDE AND COLLOIDAL SILICON DIOXIDE - A dispersion comprising particles of cerium oxide and particles of cerium oxide and colloidal silicon dioxide, where —the zeta potential of the silicon dioxide particles is negative and that of the cerium oxide particles is positive or equal to zero, and the zeta potential of the dispersion is negative overall, —the mean diameter of the cerium oxide particles is not more than 200 nm silicon dioxide particles is less than 100 nm, —the proportion, based in each case on the total amount of the dispersion, of cerium oxide particles is from 0.1 to 5% by weight silicon dioxide particles is from 0.01 to 10% by weight and —the pH of the dispersion is from 3.5 to <7.5. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307069 | POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND COMPACT - Embodiments of the invention relate to polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) exhibiting enhanced diamond-to-diamond bonding. In an embodiment, PCD includes a plurality of diamond grains defining a plurality of interstitial regions. A metal-solvent catalyst occupies at least a portion of the plurality of interstitial regions. The plurality of diamond grains and the metal-solvent catalyst collectively exhibit a coercivity of about 115 Oersteads (“Oe”) or more and a specific magnetic saturation of about 15 Gauss·cm | 2010-12-09 |
20100307070 | METHOD OF FABRICATING POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND AND A POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND COMPACT - Embodiments of the invention relate to polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) exhibiting enhanced diamond-to-diamond bonding. In an embodiment, PCD includes a plurality of diamond grains defining a plurality of interstitial regions. A metal-solvent catalyst occupies at least a portion of the plurality of interstitial regions. The plurality of diamond grains and the metal-solvent catalyst collectively exhibit a coercivity of about 115 Oersteads (“Oe”) or more and a specific magnetic saturation of about 15 Gauss·cm | 2010-12-09 |
20100307071 | FOLDABLE PNEUMATIC SUPPORT - The invention relates to a pneumatic support ( | 2010-12-09 |
20100307072 | ROOF STRUCTURE FOR A GRAIN BIN - A roof for a large diameter grain bin is formed by roof rafters inclined from a top of the wail to a top ring, with sheet metal panels in an upper row extending from the ring to a circular bottom edge and a lower row extending from a circular top edge to the wall. A circular bracket of Z-shaped cross section is carried on the rafters by upstanding support legs and provides an upper flange engaging the bottom edge of the upper row and a lower flange engaging the top edge of the lower row and an interconnecting web portion. One or both rows are supported at a mid point on a cylindrical tube bent to form a circle butting the panels and supported from the rafters on leg members which include a center strap which can be bent around the tube and two legs bolted to the rafters. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307073 | Thermal Isolator Ground Pan For Foundation of Manufactured Building - A foundation system for supporting a manufactured building having a support beam, comprising a ground pan having a planar surface received on a ground surface and a thermally insulative member disposed on the ground pan, which cooperatively define in situ a proximate thermally isolated ground column, with a foundation support connected to the ground pan and to the support beam, the thermally insulative member restricts communication of heat from the proximate thermally isolated ground column below the ground pan for resisting frost heaving. A method of resisting frost heave of a foundation is disclosed. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307074 | ROOFING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A roof mounting system can include a roof substrate and flashing supportable on the substrate and including an outwardly extending projection having a concave interior side and an aperture extending through the projection between top and bottom surfaces of the flashing. A seal can extend through the aperture and contact at least a portion of the top surface and at least a portion of the bottom surface. The seal can be conformable with the concave interior side and can define a seal aperture substantially aligned with the flashing aperture. A mounting bracket can be supportable on the flashing and can define an aperture sized to receive at least a portion of each of the seal and the projection. A fastener can extend through the mounting bracket aperture, seal aperture, and flashing aperture to inhibit fluid flow through the flashing aperture. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307075 | LED LIGHT FIXTURE - A light fixture using LEDs includes a lower skin layer possessing heat transfer properties. A circuit board is affixed to the lower skin layer, and a single LED, or a plurality of LEDs, is electrically connected to the circuit board. The single LED, or plurality of LEDs, when electrically activated, emits light through substantially around a vertical axis. The light fixture also includes a core possessing heat transfer properties that is in thermal contact with the LED and has an interior cavity for the LED. The core is affixed to the lower skin layer, and an upper skin layer, containing a window or windows over the LED or LEDs, is affixed to the core. The LEDs may be white, infrared, ultraviolet, and/or colored and may be mounted on a printed circuit board or individually. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307076 | ASSEMBLY FOR REDUCING ICE DAMMING ON ROOF - An assembly for reducing ice damming along a roof is provided including at least one tabular panel having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface shaped in a rectangular shape. Each panel includes a plurality of holes extending entirely through the panel. A plurality of pads is attached to the opposing surface of said tabular panel for spacing the tabular panel from a substrate such as a roof surface. Each panel further includes a “U” shaped offset member attached to an interconnecting member which in turn is attached to the assembly. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307077 | SUPPORT FRAME FOR SLIDING DOOR - A support frame for a sliding door comprising upper and lower support members, and a side panel attachable so as to extend between said upper and lower support members, wherein the side panel comprises two panel portions that slide relative to each other and overlap to enable the distance between the upper and lower support members to be altered during installation of the support frame. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307078 | REPAIR AND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOORS AND JAMBS - A door security system serves to substantially improve the reliability of the entire door assembly. The system comprises components generally having an L-shaped cross section. One or more components may be mounted on a vertical jamb member on the hinge side of the door jamb. The components include sleeves that wrap on two sides around the vertical jamb member to reinforce and stabilize the door system. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307079 | ONE-PIECE INJECTION MOLDED DOOR SILL ASSEMBLY - A sill assembly includes an integral sill assembly having a sill base and an inclined threshold. The sill base is overmolded in an injection molding process onto the inclined threshold. A rail assembly is adjustably secured to the sill base. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307080 | Office partition system - A partition with a frame having two vertical end post members spanned by beam members with each end post member having an internally directed longitudinal slotway open towards the other end post member and within which the ends of the beam members are received and, preferably, with the end post members having a front to back width greater than the front to back width of the beam members such that vertical raceways are defined between the post members outward of the beam members and inward of removable cladding panels coupled to each front and back of the frame outward of the post members. Preferably, channelways through each post member, preferably at the upper and/or lower ends of each post member, provide for access to the vertical raceways via horizontal raceways extending between the posts above and below each beam. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307081 | FIT-TOGETHER TYPE OF PRECAST CONCRETE LINING AND BRIDGING STRUCTURAL BODY - The present invention relates to a fit-together type of precast concrete lining and bridging structural body in which main girders are integrated with deck plates. Precast concrete deck members connected in longitudinal and transverse directions are pre-stressed by pre-stressed members, thereby making it possible to increase load carrying capacity or rigidity of a structure to stably use the structure for a long time. Further, it is possible to support the load applied from the top of a deck structure with a small thickness, and to make the deck structure light. Due to a knockdown type (fit-together type), installation and dismantlement are easy, and reuse is possible, and thus it is possible to provide convenient construction and low production costs. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307082 | PARTITION MOUNTING SYSTEM AND CLAMP ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING PARTITION - A system for mounting a partition, the system including a shoe with a slot for receiving an edge of the partition and an isolator that fits within the slot between the partition and a portion of the slot. A clamp assembly fits within the slot opposite the first isolator. The clamp assembly includes upper and lower blocks and a center block. The clamp assembly and the isolator are configured to permit the angling of the partition within the slot to place the partition in a desired position. Surfaces of the blocks are angled with respect to each other so that drawing the upper and lower blocks toward each other will urge the center block in one direction so that the partition is held within the slot. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307083 | ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING CONCRETE WALL STRUCTURES - A method for forming a concrete wall structure is provided. The method includes providing a frame having a plurality of spaced-apart wall studs interconnecting opposing frame members within a casting bed. A plurality of blocks are positioned proximal the frame within the interior area of the casting bed. Concrete is poured and finished within the casting bed. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307084 | ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR A ROOF PANEL SYSTEM - An anchoring clip system that includes an anchoring clip that has a top flange portion and a base flange that can be connect to a substructure, and a cap member designed to be inserted over a portion of the roof panels so as to secure the roof panels to the anchoring clip. The anchoring clip system can optionally be designed to allow for fluid flow through or on one or more components of the anchoring clip system. The anchoring clip system can optionally include a locking crown that improves the wind uplift resistance of the panels. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307085 | ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR A ROOF PANEL SYSTEM - An anchoring clip system that includes an anchoring clip that has a top flange portion and a base flange that can be connect to a substructure, and a cap member designed to be inserted over a portion of the roof panels so as to secure the roof panels to the anchoring clip. The anchoring clip system can optionally be designed to allow for fluid flow through or on one or more components of the anchoring clip system. The anchoring clip system can optionally include a locking crown that improves the wind uplift resistance of the panels. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307086 | PANEL MOUNTNG SYSTEM - A panel mounting system includes a support frame having at least one longitudinal frame member with a recess and a catch. A panel has a gripping member extending along a substantial length of the panel, the gripping member having a resiliently deflectable cross-section for engaging the longitudinal frame member. In a first position the gripping member engages the recess so as to hold the panel to the frame. In a second position the gripping member engages the catch, the catch holding the gripping member in the second position, so as to free the panel from the frame. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307087 | Self adhering roofing membrane with an attached roofing underlayment - A self-adhering ice and water roofing membrane, having a roofing underlayment attached to it, wherein the roofing underlayment also serves as the carrier for the release layer, and is needed to transport the self adhering roofing membrane from the manufacturer to the construction site. A splitable adhesive may be used in place of the release layer on the underlayment. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307088 | CLADDING TILE - A cladding tile includes a base having an adhesive layer connected to a surface thereof and facing stones are securely connected to the adhesive layer. The facing stones are so securely connected to the base so that when the cladding tile can be conveniently used on vertical surfaces without worry peel-off of the facing stones. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307089 | Composite building panel and method - A composite building panel and method employs a foam core member which has custom excised cutout sections which are specially configured to be bonded to a panel framework made up of light gauge steel framing members. The panel framework is positioned on the inner surface of the base section of the foam core member and surrounds internal sections of the foam core member. Foam pieces which have been excised from the foam core member are positioned within gaps between the framing members and the foam core member. The framing members, foam core member, and foam pieces are bonded together to form an integral panel component. An external seal coating is permanently affixed to the outer surface of the foam core member. Expandable foam can be injected into the gaps between the framing members and the foam core member, in lieu of the foam pieces, to form the bond between the framing members and the foam core member. A void may be provided in the space over the foam core member and between the framing members for running electrical wiring, plumbing lines, etc. The panel can be used for custom designed walls, roofs and similar structural members. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307090 | MODULAR BUILDING SYSTEM - There is provided a panel for use in the construction of a structure. The panel includes a panel body defining a panel body periphery. The panel body additionally includes a panel body front surface and an opposing panel body back surface. A flange extends along the panel body periphery. The panel further includes an elongate rib having first and second rib walls and a rib channel. The first and second ribs walls extend from and along the panel body back surface. The rib channel is disposed between and along the first and second ribs walls and extends toward the panel body back surface. The rib channel defines a rib longitudinal axis generally parallel to the adjacent panel body back surface. The panel is cuttable along the rib channel to form a structural element. A plurality of structural elements may be combined to form the structure. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307091 | PLASTER PANEL AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A plaster panel and a method of using it is disclosed, wherein the plaster panel includes a slab of cementitious composition including a mixture of sizes of cut expanded polystyrene, a quantity of monofilament fiber, and at least one binding agent. At least one layer of a mesh is provided, wherein the resulting panel is light in weight, flexible and strong. Similar panels may be affixed to a building frame by suitable fasteners such as nails or screws, while causing little or no fracturing of the panel. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307092 | Covering Unit - A covering unit for use in combination with similar units for covering a surface with a natural random look, the unit having an hexagonal body comprising first, second and third pairs of opposed and parallel sides. Each side has a central point of angular symmetry. The second and third pairs are similar to each other while the first pair is different from the others. The sides of the second and third pairs are provided with at least one split deviation along their length arranged so that each side of the second pair is a rotational image of the sides of the third pair, whereby in use in combination with other covering units: each side is matingly engageable with the sides of an equivalent pair of a neighbouring unit; and the unit has a central point of angular symmetry and is matingly engageable with a plurality of neighbouring unit. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307093 | EXPANSION JOINT AND METHOD - An expansion joint has an elongated flat sheet of flexible and resilient polymeric material. The flat sheet has having a width and a length; upper and lower surfaces; and first and second edges. The sheet has selvage edges and a central gland. The selvage edges have a pair of parallel elongate first and second scrims. The scrims may be formed or embedded on each of the opposite surfaces along the length of the sheet. The rough strips on each surface bracket the elongated strip of bare surface of the gland. The sheet has an array of apertures located in one of the selvage edges. An additional array of apertures may be formed in the opposite selvage edge. The apertures pass through, but are not limited to passing through, the sheet and the strips. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307094 | BRICK BRACKET FOR INSTALLATION OF A LEDGER ON THE BRICK FACING OR VENEER OF A STRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE BRICK BRACKET ON THE BRICK FACING - A brick bracket which is installed in a recess provided by removal of brick of a brick veneer in order to be attached to studs of a framework of the building without contacting the bricks. The brick bracket has a front wall which extends outwardly and covers the brick facing and carries carriage bolts to which a ledger can be affixed such that the ledger is able to support an attached structure so that the brick bracket will not apply any force to the bricks of the brick facing. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307095 | Bulk liquid and material delivery device and construction block - A plastic construction block for storage of water, food, medicine, staples, construction materials, or any other item that needs to be contained for storage and shipping. The construction block can also be used in the construction of a bunker, wall, or the like structure through conventional building construction by filling of the block with sand or dirt. The construction block is substantially rectangular in shape having an enlarged fill port on one end with a resealable cap. The interior of the block is hollow and sized to hold about 3.4 fluid gallons. Apertures extend through the block and are used for receipt of anchoring posts. Each aperture further having a raised protrusion formed integral along one surface and a receptacle placed around each aperture on the rear surface. The raised protrusion interlocking with a receptacle on a rear surface of an adjoining construction block for aligning similar shaped construction blocks. The construction block further including at least one anchoring pipe retaining socket, said pipe retaining socket having a depth of approximately one half the diameter of an anchoring pipe allowing retention for use in storage and shipping. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307096 | Wheelchair Ramp for Shower Access - A frame for building a ramp provides wheelchair users ingress and egress to a shower area. A first embodiment includes a first flat inclined surface and an arcuate surface. In a second embodiment, the frame has first and second flat inclined surfaces having first and second inclinations, respectively, and an arcuate surface. A third embodiment adds a third flat inclined surface having a third inclination and includes the arcuate surface. A first set of screw mounts is formed adjacent a lowermost end of the frame, a second set of screw mounts is formed in the frame at a predetermined elevation above the first set of screw mounts and a set of stabilizing legs is formed in the arcuate surface at the predetermined elevation. The frame may be cut to lower its profile. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307097 | STRUCTURAL FLANGE CONNECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A structural flange connection system and method that utilizes structural flanges having a standard bolted connection and a mechanical bond to effectively manage and assist the retention of bolt preloads and substantially eliminate movement between the flange faces due to a reduction in the need for friction load being generated by the bolt clamping force in the flange connection. The structural flanges of the structural flange connection system and method each include an outer rim and a flange lip having a face and a shoulder. The structural flange connection system and method may be utilized in the manufacture and installation of a wind turbine tower, which may be made up of one or more tower sections, and each tower section may terminate in structural flanges of the structural flange connection system and method. When properly aligned, the structural flanges may be bolted together. When each tower section is properly aligned and bolted, the mechanical bond of the structural flanges is also joined together. Such manufacture of the wind turbine tower may occur in the field during installation of the wind turbine tower. | 2010-12-09 |
20100307098 | SUPPORT MEMBER FOR PLACING REINFORCING BARS - A support frame system for placing and securing reinforcing bars, which includes an elongated beam member which includes a plurality of saddles at a predetermined spacing. Support legs extending from the beam member hold the beam member, and thus also the re-bars, at a fixed distance above the mold. Once re-bars have been laid in the desired saddles, mating clips can be placed around each re-bar and locked onto the beam member to prevent movement of the re-bars during a subsequent concrete pour. Two or more of these beam members can be connected together end-to-end using mating prongs and holes at opposite ends of each beam member. | 2010-12-09 |