13th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120073126 | VALVE LOADER METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS - A valve loading system is provided that uses a valve loader to transfer a valve or other medical device from a storage cartridge into a deployment catheter. The valve or other medical device can be implanted or positioned within a patient using the catheter after the valve or other medical device has been compressed and loaded into the catheter using the valve loader. The process then can be repeated by using the valve loading system to load or introduce another valve or other medical device into the catheter. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073127 | Alignment and Lead Insertion Device for an Electronic Component - An opposing first plate and second plate are slideably disposed with respect to each other using self-aligning plate registration means. Circuit board registration means and component registration means are provided for the initial X-Y alignment and registration of the circuit board and socket contact elements with one or more electrically conductive leads of an electronic component such as a focal plane array (FPA). A non-contact portion is provided on the first plate to eliminate plate contact with the first component surface which may comprise the lens of an FPA. The first and second plates are urged together such that an even, controlled and substantially planar compressive force is applied, permitting the efficient insertion of the electrically conductive leads into the socket contacts. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073128 | APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING CHIP DEVICES ON WIRES - An apparatus for assembling chip devices on a wire, each chip device comprising two substantially parallel lateral walls, and a groove in one of the lateral walls for receiving said wire. The apparatus includes a pinching device having two opposing surfaces, the distance between the opposing surfaces being substantially constant and substantially equal to the distance between the two lateral walls of a chip device. A wire feeder is adapted to continuously feed the wire in contact with one of the opposing surfaces of the pinching device. A chip device feeder is adapted to drive chip devices, one at a time, between the opposing surfaces, with their grooves turned towards the wire. The pinching device may comprise two cylindrical rollers having rotation axes substantially perpendicular to the wire, the opposing surfaces being formed by respective surfaces of the rollers. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073129 | MULTILAYER CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In a method of manufacturing a multilayer ceramic electronic component, polishing is performed so that intersection lines extending from external surfaces of a green element body and interfaces between a green chip to be formed into a laminate portion and ceramic side surface layers are each located within a curved-surface formation range of a chamfer portion. Accordingly, since a green ceramic material is extended so as to fill the interfaces like so-called “putty”, and the adhesive strength between the green chip to be formed into the laminate portion and each of the ceramic side surface layers is increased. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073130 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTROSURGICAL FORCEPS WITH COMPOSITE MATERIAL TIPS - An electrosurgical forceps has at least the tip of one blade member formed of a composite material having aligned elongated particles of nickel interspersed in a matrix of silver particles. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073131 | METHOD OF PRODUCING WIRING SUBSTRATE - A method of producing a wiring substrate includes producing a substrate body including a first primary surface on which a semiconductor chip mounting area is provided and a second primary surface opposed to the first primary surface; attaching a stiffener member on the first primary surface, the stiffener member including an opening which the semiconductor chip mounting area is exposed from; and connecting lead pins to corresponding connection pads provided on the second primary surface by way of electrically conductive members. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073132 | Weld bead cutting device and method of removing radial pin of steam turbine - A radial pin | 2012-03-29 |
20120073133 | PISTON FOR A HYDRAULIC MOTOR HAVING RADIAL PISTONS, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH A PISTON - A piston for a hydraulic motor including a body having a guiding and sealing surface, a base, and a top, which top is providing with a cradle-shaped recess. The base is provided with an additional cradle-shaped recess whose concave surface faces in the direction in which the concave surface of the recess in the top faces. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073134 | Method and System for Servicing a Horizontal-Axis Wind Power Unit - A method and system for attaching a service device to a wind turbine of a wind power unit, using the wind turbine to rotate the service device into one or more service positions, and using the service device to perform servicing on the wind power unit. In some embodiments, a blade of the wind turbine is removed and the service device is mounted in its place. In other embodiments, the service device is mounted to a device mount approximately in a saddle region between adjacent blades. In one example, the service device is a crane. In another example, the service device is a stator module installation/removal tool. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073135 | METHOD OF FORMING A NOZZLE CHAMBER INCORPORATING AN INK EJECTION PADDLE AND NOZZLE CHAMBER RIM - A method of forming a printhead nozzle chamber includes steps of forming a first laminate of sacrificial layers on a substrate, the first laminate of sacrificial layers being formed as a ring on the substrate; hard-baking the first laminate of sacrificial layers to cause a shrinkage in the first laminate of sacrificial layers, the shrinkage further causing edges of the first laminate of sacrificial layers to angle inwards and form an approximate trapezoidal cross-section; depositing a TiN layer over the first laminate of sacrificial layer and the substrate, the TiN layer being inclined at portions deposited over the inwardly angled edges; etching the TiN layer to form a paddle and a nozzle chamber rim, the paddle incorporating an inner inclined portion and the nozzle chamber rim incorporating a complementary outer inclined portion, the paddle and nozzle rim defining an aperture therebetween; and removing the first laminate of sacrificial layers | 2012-03-29 |
20120073136 | Wheel Rim - In a wheel rim including fiber reinforced composite material and preferably having lateral rim sidewalls that may include rings. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073137 | AIRCRAFT RIB-SPAR JOINT - A method of forming a rib-spar joint during assembly of an aircraft wing, the method comprising: providing a spar with a fixedly attached rib post, the rib post having a first coordination feature; providing a rib having a web with a first tooling feature; providing a tooling component having a second tooling feature for cooperating with the first tooling feature, a second coordination feature for cooperating with the first coordination feature, and a plurality of drill bushings; fixedly attaching the tooling component to the rib web by aligning the first and second tooling features; aligning the rib with the spar by aligning the first and second coordination features; drilling fastener holes in the rib and the rib post off the drill bushings of the tooling component; removing the tooling component from the rib web; and fastening the rib to the rib post using the fastener holes to form a rib-spar joint. The method may be applied to form front and/or rear rib-spar joints. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073138 | FLUID BEARING DEVICE - Disclosed is a fluid bearing device in which a high adhesive strength is ensured in fixing another member by adhesion to a resin housing. A bearing sleeve is secured in position inside the resin housing, and a shaft member is radially supported in a non-contact fashion by a dynamic pressure action of lubricant generated in a radial bearing clearance between the shaft member and the bearing sleeve. A metal bracket for mounting the stator coil of a motor is fixed by adhesion to the outer periphery of the housing, in which the adhesion portion of the outer periphery of the housing to be fixed to the bracket is roughened, setting the surface roughness to 0.5 μmRa to 2.0 μmRa. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073139 | Dynamic bearing device - A seal member is fixed to a predetermined position on an outer peripheral surface of a shaft portion. During rotation of a shaft member, a lower end surface of the seal member is opposed to an upper end surface of a bearing sleeve through an intermediation of a thrust bearing gap to form a second thrust bearing gap. An outer peripheral surface of the seal member defines between itself and an inner peripheral surface of an upper end portion of a housing a seal space having a predetermined volume. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073140 | CUTTER BLADE ASSEMBLY AND DRY SHAVER FOR VARIABLE HEIGHT OF CUT - A dry shaver unit includes a housing and a cutter blade assembly mounted in the housing. The cutter blade assembly includes a cutter blade and cooperating shear blade arrangement. The thickness of the shear blade varies over its surface, such that the spacing between a portion of the skin engaging surface of the shear blade and the opposite face thereof is increased as compared with the spacing required to achieve a “close shave”. The cutter blade assembly is mounted in the housing such that a plurality of portions of the shear blade having different thicknesses are simultaneously available for application to a surface to be shaved. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073141 | Hand-held electric power tool with a suction adapter - A hand-held electric power tool ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120073142 | Cutting Apparatus - A cutting apparatus includes a sheath with an entrance, a slot, extrusion and withdrawal recesses, a positioning aperture and a discarding aperture. A handle is pivotally connected to the sheath. A first button is inserted through and movable along the slot between a position where bosses thereof are in the extrusion recesses and another position where the bosses are in the withdrawal recesses. A second button is inserted through the discarding aperture. A carrier is movably located in the sheath and connected to the first button. A jaw is connected to the carrier. Teeth of the jaw are moved out of cutouts of a blade when the jaw is pushed by the second button as the second button is pressed. A cassette can be inserted in the sheath so that a positioning block thereof can be inserted in the positioning aperture. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073143 | CUTTER KNIFE - A cutter knife | 2012-03-29 |
20120073144 | Portable Working Machine - A portable working machine comprising: an engine; a frame which holds the engine; front handle and a rear handle which are provided to the frame; and a power conversion unit for transmitting an output from the engine to drive a working tool, wherein the engine, the power conversion unit and the working tool being held by the frame via an elastic member, and wherein the front handle and the elastic member are disposed so that an axis passing through a center of an attachment portion of the front handle and an axis passing through a center of an attachment portion of the elastic member substantially coincide with each other. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073145 | WEED TRIMMER WITH ELECTRICAL STARTING MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a weed trimmer for trimming a lawn comprising: a gas powered motor, where the motor is mounted one end of a shaft; a cutting assembly, where the cutting assembly is mounted on a second end of a shaft; an electric starter to start the motor; and a means to supply power to the electric starter. In one particular embodiment, the means to supply power may include an AC power cord. The weed trimmer may also include a start button to activate the starter. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073146 | Cover for an edge trimmer apparatus - A cover for a trimmer head of a landscape trimmer has a diameter at least slightly greater than the diameter of the retaining assembly, which extends outwardly from the bottom plate. The retaining assembly engages with the knob of the trimmer head, while the cutting line spool is positioned between the cover and the knob. The bottom plate forms an enlarged collar surrounding the retaining assembly and prevents damage to lawn and soil during an occasional contact with the trimmer head. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073147 | Dosing Spoon - A dosing spoon is provided with two bowl portions, each with a front end for oral insertion, a back end, and a top edge along the circumference of the bowl. The spoon also has a handle portion that extends between each bowl. The first and second bowl portions are sized and shaped to contain a 2.5 mL and a 5.0 mL dose, respectively, of a substance with a specific gravity in the range of about 1.1300-1.1700. A rib may be present on the bottom surface of the handle portion to provide both additional stiffening to the handle, as well as a de-nesting feature. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073148 | CLAMP FOR RECIPROCATING SAW - A reciprocating saw can include a housing and a motor disposed in the housing. A blade retaining mechanism can receive a saw blade. A drive mechanism can translate rotational motion of the motor into reciprocating motion of the blade retaining mechanism. A clamp assembly can include first and second shoes that are coupled to the housing. The first shoe can have a first shoe body that includes a first material facing surface. The second shoe can include a second material facing surface that opposes the first material facing surface and that defines a clamping distance therebetween. At least one of the first and second shoes is selectively adjustable relative to the housing, such that the clamping distance can be altered. One of the first or second shoe bodies can have a third material facing surface that comprises an arcuate section defining a radius. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073149 | FLEXIBLE AND SEPARABLE PORTION OF A RAZOR HANDLE - A handle for a shaving razor, the handle comprising a frame and a flexible pod coupled to the frame. The flexible pod comprises a base with a first mounting member. The first mounting member corresponds in shape and mates with a second mounting member of the frame. The flexible pod is compressible and uncompressible to engage the first mounting member of the flexible pod with the second mounting member of the frame. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073150 | RAZOR HANDLE WITH A ROTATABLE PORTION - A handle for a shaving razor in which the handle comprise a frame and a pod operably coupled to the frame such that the pod is configured to rotate about an axis substantially perpendicular to the frame. The pod comprises a base and a cantilever tail extending from the base. A distal end of the cantilever tail is loosely retained by the frame. The cantilever tail generates a return torque upon rotation of the pod about the axis. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073151 | MOVABLE MEASURING RULER DEVICE FOR MEASURING EXTERNAL CONTOUR PRECISION OF VEHICLE BODY - A movable measuring ruler device for measuring an external contour precision of a vehicle body comprising a movable trolley with a rail and an upright detecting ruler, wherein the upright detecting ruler is fixed on a frame of the movable trolley. The advantageous effect of the present invention lies in that measurement of external contour or intended parts of the vehicle body can be accomplished during rail traveling of the movable trolley, which is installed in parallel with the longitudinal center axis of a vehicle body and includes an upright detecting ruler, thereby a quick and accurate measurement is achieved. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073152 | Universal tape and drywall scoring apparatus - A universal tape and drywall scoring apparatus for use with a tape measure that includes a tape measure encasement for encasing a portion of the tape measure housing, a clip assembly connected to the distal end of the measuring tape, the clip assembly comprising a hollow housing having a top wall provided with a slot and a pair of spaced apart side walls each having a cavity formed therein, and a cutting assembly connected to the clip assembly, the cutting assembly comprising a scoring blade receivable within the slot in the top wall of the hollow housing of the clip assembly and a pair of spaced apart connector clips having end portions receivable the cavities formed in the side walls of the clip assembly. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073153 | SPECTACLE EDGING ASSIST DEVICE AND SPECTACLE LENS SUITABILITY DETERMINING METHOD - This invention discloses a spectacle edging assist device including a flexible layout chart, chart holding portion, and spectacle frame holding portion. An index used to determine the suitability of a lens while the layout chart is superposed on a spectacle frame is drawn on the flexible layout chart. The chart holding portion holds the layout chart upon bending the layout chart to have a curvature corresponding to the frame curve of the spectacle frame, and also holds the layout chart to be movable in the horizontal direction of the spectacle frame. The spectacle frame holding portion holds the spectacle frame so that its front portion overlaps the layout chart. The chart holding portion brings at least two end pieces of the spectacle frame into contact with the layout chart. A spectacle lens suitability determining method is also disclosed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073154 | COORDINATES MEASURING HEAD UNIT AND COORDINATES MEASURING MACHINE - A coordinates measuring head unit is provided, which is compact, inexpensive, and capable of performing high-precision measurements at high speeds, and facilitates, for example, measurements conducted on machine tools or in-situ measurements on transport lines. The head unit includes: drive means (an X-axis drive section, a Y-axis drive section, and a Z-axis drive section), an integrated housing for accommodating the drive means, and fixture means (fixture surface). The drive means allows a probe to be moved by computer numerical control along a plurality of drive axis, which are orthogonal to each other, and abut against a measuring target to measure the dimensions of the measuring target. The fixture means is provided on one of side surfaces of the housing to attach one of the drive means to a support (a support on a stand secured to a base). | 2012-03-29 |
20120073155 | REMOVABLE HOLDING TOOL FOR MEASURING DEVICES - A removable and attachable tool for attachment to a measuring tape. The tool may have a body defining a cavity which is configured to receive the measuring tape. A cap may be hingedly attached to the body to secure the measuring tape in the cavity. The tool may have a mount, such as a tacky outer surface, for example, for temporarily affixing the tool to a workpiece. The tool may have a cavity for receiving a rigid member. The tool permits unassisted measuring using a measuring tape. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073156 | Tape measuring device with magnetic end hook - A tape measuring device with magnetic end hook is provided, the tape measuring device comprises: a housing; an extendable and retractable tape blade having opposing ends, one end of the tape blade is attached to and situated within said housing; an end hook having opposing front and rear portions, the second end of the tape blade is attached to the end hook, the rear portion of the end hook is generally perpendicular to the front portion of the end hook, the front portion of the end hook has a frontal surface and at least one cavity, and the cavity forms a protrusion on a rear surface of the front portion of the end hook, and the front portion of the end hook comprises at least two opposing side arms, the side arms are offset so that the side arms are generally parallel to the protrusion on the rear surface of the front portion of the end hook to thereby allow for accurate measurements; and at least one magnet glued within the cavity of the end hook. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073157 | SYSTEM FOR DRYING AND TORREFACTION - An apparatus for torrefaction of water containing cellulosic materials is performed in an inert atmosphere. The cellulosic material is cascaded through the apparatus between a plurality of rotatable trays vertically stacked within multiple processing zones. Steam being generated from heating of the cellulosic material is recycled back to the apparatus to provide an inert atmosphere. The steam may be superheated in a heat exchanger. Exhaust from the torrefaction zone of the apparatus has some moisture and other volatiles removed prior to being reheated in a burner. The heated exhaust is used in the heat exchanger to superheat the recycled steam. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073158 | Slim vent-expandable dryer exhaust vent system - System for installation of a complete, safe, compact, and efficient one piece dryer exhaust. Provides a removable end cap for access to internal areas of conduit for dryer lint build-up removal. This will allow the removal of built up lint which is a potential fire hazard, which current available products lack. Has a recessed collar/sleeve connector to the outside wall port. Allows dryer placement in tight confines: laundry closets, pantry areas, first floor apartments, anyplace where space for a dryer vent is limited. System may be used to route dryer exhaust conduit inside of dwelling walls. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073159 | METHOD FOR DRYING AND TORREFACTION - A method for torrefaction of water containing cellulosic materials is performed in an inert atmosphere. The cellulosic material is cascaded through the apparatus between a plurality of rotatable trays vertically stacked within multiple processing zones. Steam being generated from heating of the cellulosic material is recycled back to the apparatus to provide an inert atmosphere. The steam may be superheated in a heat exchanger. Exhaust from the torrefaction zone of the apparatus has some moisture and other volatiles removed prior to being reheated in a burner. The heated exhaust is used in the heat exchanger to superheat the recycled steam. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073160 | Sole With Projections and Article of Footwear - A sole for an article of footwear includes a base having an outer edge defining a perimeter, the base having a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion and a heel portion; and a plurality of resilient projections extending from the base, wherein the plurality of projections includes a plurality of projections extending non-orthogonally from the base about the perimeter of the base and a plurality of projections extending substantially orthogonally from the base within the non-orthogonal projections. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073161 | PNEUMATICALLY INFLATABLE AIR BLADDER DEVICES CONTAINED ENTIRELY WITHIN SHOE SOLE OR CONFIGURED AS SHOE INSERTS - A pneumatically cushioned shoe or shoe insert including a plurality of regions, each region including a respective plurality of air bladders; each respective air bladder having a self-sealing valve disposed thereon and configured to allow air to enter the bladder through the valve while maintaining air pressure within the air bladder; and each self-sealing valve configured to allow air to escape through the valve via an air pump needle or via an integrated pump and release valve device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073162 | FOOTWEAR SOLE - Shoe insert ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120073163 | Boot - The present invention relates to a boot comprising an outer layer and an inner layer, wherein an intermediate layer which can comfort the user better while wearing is arranged between the outer layer and inner layer. When a user is wearing the boot, such boot can make the user's foot more comfortable. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073164 | WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A waterproof footwear assembly comprises a sole assembly and an upper. The upper has an outer layer with a plurality of panels stitched together. A continuous layer of waterproof material is fixed to the outer layer's inner surface and extends over the stitched seams. The waterproof material defines a seamless waterproof barrier covering substantially the entire outer layer. The waterproof material's peripheral shape substantially matches the outer layer's peripheral shape. The layer of waterproof material is joined to the outer layer when in the outer layer is flat. The upper has a second configuration wherein the waterproof laminate is formed from the first configuration to a three-dimensional shape that defines the interior area configured to receive the foot of the wearer. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073165 | FOOTWEAR AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING COLLECTIBLES - A piece of footwear has a sole and a heel mount on the sole suitable for mounting and displaying one of a plurality of interchangeable collectible heels. Collectible heels may be mounted to the heel mount. Each of the collectible heels adorned with collectible markings, such as the name of an athlete, the emblem of a sports team, a real or fictitious character, a national flag, or collegiate marking or other marks, drawings designs or the like suitable, for collecting. Optionally, multiple heels may be mounted on a display board, and thus housed and display together. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073166 | ATTACHABLE CONVEX PLYOMETRIC FOOTWEAR TRAINERS - Attachable and detachable footwear components are disclosed which contribute to the development of certain muscles and tendons in the lower body, including the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, sartorius, plantaris, and the like. The disclosed footwear components are inflatable in some embodiments and made in the preferred embodiment of flexible elastomeric polymers. The disclosed components detach to and from the soles of common footwear commonly available in the market, and comprise a distal ball, a proximal ball, and some embodiments, one or more mid-balls. When affixed to standard footwear, the disclosed components destabilize the foot longitudinally and laterally, and plyometrically stress tendons and muscles in the legs of a wearer, toning and strengthening the wearer's legs with time. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073167 | Promotional multi-year rotational calendar - There is a felt need on the part of business people to have an affordable individualized promotional piece similar to and about the size of a standard business card that will have some inherent practical value to the recipient of the piece that induces the recipient to keep and to use the practical feature of the piece. The present invention provides a multi-year calendar not much bigger than a standard business card which encourages the recipient to keep and use the invention as a calendar for possibly several years, with the business person's name and contact information pre-printed on the invention. The calendar uses a coded wheel and the edge of the table area to get the correct code which then acts as a key to reveal the days and dates for the entire month on the inner semi-circles. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073168 | BACK-LIT LICENSE PLATE - A back-lit license plate for motor vehicles that includes a license plate that is at least partially translucent and which serves as a medium for carrying standard license plate information. A lighting source is positioned behind the license plate and when illuminated, operates to transmit light through the translucent portions of the license plate in such a manner that the carried license plate information can be perceived by a human eye in the dark. A diffuser between the lighting source and license plate may be used for distribution of the light energy. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073169 | BLEACHER ADVERTISING DISPLAY SYSTEM - A bleacher advertising display system including a bleacher having a seating surface and a plurality of support beams that define an external vertical surface along one or more of the left side, rear side and right side of the bleacher. An advertising panel having advertising indicia thereon is engaged with a carrier and secured by way of a frame member to the support beams in such a way that the advertising panel is displayed along the external vertical surface. The frame member is adjustable to maintain the tension in the advertising panel so that the indicia are clearly displayed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073170 | FENCE WRAPPING ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF UTILIZING THE SAME - A fence wrapping assembly for retaining a panel of sheet material adjacent one or both of a front and back of a fence. The panel has one or more pockets formed therein; a carrier is received in each pocket and a mounting member engages each carrier and secures the same to one of a first and second fence post. A tensioning device extends between the first and second fence posts and engages the panel. The device is adjustable to apply tension to the panel. Advertising graphics are applied to the panel's exterior surface. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073171 | BLEACHER WITH ADVERTISING TUNNEL - An advertising display system including a bleacher having a seating surface and support beams below the seating surface and defining a primary chamber, and an advertising panel assembly mounted within the primary chamber and defining a secondary chamber. The primary chamber has a first end and a second end and the advertising panel assembly may include an intermediate advertising panel between a first and second advertising panel that define the sides of the secondary chamber. Additionally, a ceiling panel may extend between the top edges of the first and second panels. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073172 | TRADESHOW DISPLAY FORMED OF BANNER STANDS - A banner stand having an upright display mode and a collapsed transport mode, the banner stand comprising a banner presenting graphics thereon, a base and a post extending upwardly from the base, a support member selectively operably coupleable with the post to support the banner in an upright display mode, a curved form selectively changeable from a first configuration into a curved configuration to selectively impart a curve to the banner when the banner is in the upright display mode, and a magnet configured for selectively magnetically coupling the banner stand with a second banner stand when placed adjacently thereto. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073173 | PANEL FASTENING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME TO DISPLAY AN ADVERTISING PANEL - A panel fastening assembly comprising a frame member securable to a beam, an advertising track, a rod mating the frame member and the advertising track, a carrier for retaining an advertising panel therein, and wherein the carrier is secured to the advertising track to display the advertising panel. A method of displaying an advertising panel comprising the steps of engaging an advertising panel with a carrier, attaching a frame member to a beam, attaching a rod to the frame, coupling an advertising track to the carrier, and securing the advertising track to the rod. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073174 | LABEL HOLDER - A single panel label holder for a product display supports a label for display to shoppers. The single panel traps the label against an adjacent surface of a corresponding shelf. The label holder can include a clip member for securing the label holder to the shelf. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073175 | Picture Frame - A picture frame with a smooth and flush back side is presented in this application, where the intended art piece will be held in place by a foam padding, and a back panel will be placed into a concave rectangular area, pressing the foam padding and art piece snugly in place, with the resulting back side surface being a nice and smooth surface. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073176 | MAGAZINE WELL EXTENSION FOR A FIREARM - A magazine well extension for a firearm having a magazine well and a trigger guard consists of a tapered monolithic hollow extension body closely matched to the magazine well opening. The bottom opening is larger than the top opening to more loosely receive the magazine for easier insertion. The extension is attached to the magazine well opening by upward facing rails on opposite sides at the top of the extension body which are matingly received by complimentary slots in the bottom of the magazine well. A second attachment point located at the rear of the extension includes a yoke which retains a laterally slidable captive pin that engages an outwardly extending tang on the trigger guard of the firearm. A forwardly extending lip at the front of the magazine well engages a groove on the inside wall of the extension to vertically support the extension at the front. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073177 | MULTI-CALIBER BOLT-ACTION RIFLE AND COMPONENTS - A multi-caliber firearm has a breech sleeve connecting a barrel to a receiver and a stock. The stock includes a forward V-block and a rearward V-block. Each of the V-blocks defines a V-cut along a top portion and a through hole substantially aligned with the cross-sectional center of the V-block. The forward V-block extends through a cutout portion of the receiver and into the breech sleeve. The breech sleeve is fastened to the stock through the through hole in the forward V-block to provide a rigid connection between the stock and the breech sleeve. The receiver is fastened to the stock through the through hole in the rearward V-block to provide a rigid connection between the receiver and the stock. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073178 | Alert RF system for hunter protection - The RF system for preventing hunting accidents comprising RF interrogator mounted on the firearm and RF transponder attached to hunter's coat, wherein dual-diagram microwave channel of the interrogator, which is directed along the sightline of hunter's rifle, provides alert information about “friendly targets” that could be under fire, such as other hunters or persons and animals equipped with said transponder; and if they are, the system develops alert signal: “Do not shoot”. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073179 | BARREL ALIGNMENT AND LOCKING ASSEMBLY - An alignment and locking assembly includes an alignment tab having an engagement surface and a feed ramp extending proximally from the engagement surface. The assembly also includes a barrel extension having a distal end, and a proximal end. The proximal end defines a slot configured to matingly receive the engagement surface. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073180 | Waterfowl decoy motion system - A waterfowl decoy motion system comprising a multiplicity of movable decoys and several idler pulley assemblies that contain a pulley disposed upon a vertical shaft, and a retaining assembly disposed over the pulley and connected to the vertical shaft. The retaining assembly has a minimum cross sectional dimension greater than the diameter of the pulley. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073181 | WATERFOWL DECOY WEIGHT ASSEMBLY - In one example, the disclosure relates to a waterfowl decoy weight assembly comprising a weight including a tether attachment structure configured to attach to a tether of a floatable waterfowl decoy; and an elastic cord including first and second end portions, wherein the first and second end portions are attached to the weight at one or more locations to form a loop. In such an example, the weight assembly may allow for a tether wrapped around a decoy body to be secured by placing the loop formed by the elastic cord over the decoy body such that the tension keeps the tether in place and secure during transport. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073182 | MULTI ARM FISHING RIG WITH FLEXIBLE ARMS - A multi-arm fishing rig with flexible arms has been developed. The fishing rig includes a head that connects to a fishing line and multiple arms that connect to the head. The arms are suitable for attaching bait to each individual arm. The arms are also made of a flexible material that allows each arm to be adjusted in a position relative to the other arms and to retain the position while in use. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073183 | Adaptable Fishing Float - An adaptable fishing float with customizable rattle and weight content. The device itself is comprised of an upper and lower member made with buoyant material. Inside the upper member is housed a threaded cap with a watertight seal. Inside the lower member is housed a hollow plastic cylinder with a threaded upper rim for use in attaching to the threaded cap of the upper member. When the two members are attached, they form a cone shape with a width of two and one eight inches at the top and tapering down to one inch at the bottom. The cylinder inside the float can house a variety of steel, plastic, and glass beads to produce a fish attracting rattle sound. The cylinder can also house steel and lead weights to improve casting distances and float stability. A variety of other fish attractants can be housed within the cylinder. Such a device can be employed as a conventional fishing float used for rod and reel casting. The device is particularly useful in that both the amount of weight and rattle can be adjusted to suit the constantly changing fishing environments throughout a given day eliminating the need to search for and change to the proper float, all the while having to cut line and untie/tie knots. In addition, due to the unique method in which the fishing line is attached to the upper and lower member by use of small eyelets, float tangles are almost completely eliminated, even when casting into the wind. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073184 | PROCESS FOR THE RECOVERY OF OLEAGINOUS COMPOUNDS AND NUTRIENTS FROM BIOMASS - Disclosed herein are methods and processes for the recovery of nutrients from non-organic phases produced during recovery of oleaginous compounds from biomass. The nutrients recovered can then be utilized to grow additional biomass. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073185 | METHOD OF CARRYING OUT PYROLYSIS AND PYROLYSIS APPARATUS - The invention relates to a method of carrying out pyrolysis process in a pyrolysis reactor ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120073186 | FATTY ACID BLENDS AND USES THEREFOR - Provided herein are blends oils or fatty acids comprising more than 50% medium chain fatty acids, or the fatty acid alkyl esters thereof, and having low melting points. Such blends are useful as a fuel or as a starting material for the production of, for example, a biodiesel. Also provided genetically altered or modified plants, modified such that the amount of medium chain fatty acids generated by the plant are increased. Further provided is a method of predicting the melting point of a blend of fatty acid methyl esters and the use of such a method for identifying blends suitable for use as, for example, a biodiesel. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073187 | PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL FROM FATTY ACID CONTAINING FEEDSTOCKS - A method of producing biodiesel comprising the steps of collecting a raw material comprising a fatty acid and an oil; contacting the raw material with glycerol and a Lewis acid catalyst in a first reaction chamber at a selected pressure and temperature; separating water from the mixture product in a gas phase; and contacting the mixture product with a second alcohol and an alkali catalyst in a second reaction chamber to form a product comprising a fatty acid ester. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073188 | DISTILLATE FUEL COMPOSITIONS - Middle distillate fuel compositions are disclosed which comprise a major amount of a middle distillate base fuel; an olefin mixture comprising propylene oligomers having an initial boiling point of at least 165° C. and a final boiling point of no more than 325° C. as measured by ASTM D86; and at least one phenolic antioxidant. Also disclosed are methods of operating a fuel consuming system employing such compositions. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073189 | TREATMENT EQUIPMENT OF ORGANIC WASTE AND TREATMENT METHOD - A method for treating an organic waste, in which the organic waste is pressurized and continuously supplied to a high temperature and pressure treatment apparatus to produce a slurried material by blowing steam into the organic waste to cause a reaction while heating, pressurizing and agitating. The slurried material is dehydrated to produce a separated liquid product and a separated solid product. The separated solid product includes sufficient combustible content to produce a fuel product. The separated liquid product is purified. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073190 | A CUTTING TOOL AND METHOD OF CUTTING - A whip and tongue grafting device may include a slanting cut tool including a guide to position stem for receiving a slanting cut, and including a cutting device for making the slanting cut. The device may also include a whip cut tool including a guide to position a stem for receiving a tongue cut, and including a cutting device for making the whip cut. The device may also include other guides for producing other required cuts to the stem. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073191 | METHOD OF WRAPPING A FLORAL GROUPING - A method for wrapping a floral grouping is disclosed. In the method a substantially shape-sustaining sheet of material having a substantially circular shape is formed into a substantially frusto-conical shaped bouquet holder with an open upper end that has a diameter greater than the diameter of a lower end thereof. A floral grouping may be disposed within the bouquet holder, and the bouquet holder may be further provided with a skirt. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073192 | VASE CONSISTING OF A PACKAGING PROVIDED WITH A STABILIZATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a vase that is constituted by a package that comprises two faces that are connected together, both faces being flexible and presenting flap portions at both of their respective longitudinal ends, which flap portions are suitable for being folded inwards relative to said faces. In the bottom portion, each of the two flap portions presents an inside edge that constitutes a fold line that is interrupted by a cut line that presents an extreme point that lies on the straight line that is defined by the two side ends of said inside edge. In the top portion, the two flap portions include passage means for passing flower stems or stalks. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073193 | Reconfigurable Support System, Apparatus, and Method Thereof - Configurable, reconfigurable, and/or adjustable systems, apparatuses, and methods to support plants, such as tomatoes, peppers, and beans. A support apparatus, an attachment element, and one or more support attachments may be provided. The support apparatus can be affixed to a planting pole, pipe, or stake, for example. The attachment element, which can be a screw, can be used to secure the support apparatus to the pole, pipe, or stake at a desired location. One or more of the support attachments can be physically coupled to the support apparatus. The support attachments can be reconfigured on the support apparatus. Thus, various support attachment configurations and/or reconfigurations can be made. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073194 | METHODS OF PREVENTING FLOODING IN MANUFACTURED SEED - The invention provides methods of preventing flooding of a cavity within a shoot restraint of a manufactured seed by lowering the water potential of the nutritive media relative to the water potential of a plant embryo disposed within the cavity. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073195 | PLANT GROWTH AND GARDEN BAGS AND METHOD OF CULTIVATING PLANTS THEREIN - A plant growth bag has a substantially square cross section and is made from needle-punched, spunbond, non-woven polypropylene. A plant grows in growth media contained by the bag. In one aspect, the bag is placed into a basin that holds water that drains from the bag. Roots grow through the bag. In another aspect, the bag is placed in a second, larger bag also containing growth media, and the roots grow through the second bag and into water accumulated in the basin. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073196 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A GASIFIER - A gasifier that includes a combustion chamber and a pressure vessel surrounding the combustion chamber, wherein the pressure vessel includes an inner surface. A heater surrounds the pressure vessel and increases a temperature of the inner surface of the pressure vessel. A method for operating a gasifier includes increasing an inner wall temperature of a pressure vessel surrounding the gasifier. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073197 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A GASIFIER - A gasifier includes a combustion chamber and a pressure vessel surrounding the combustion chamber, wherein the pressure vessel includes an inner surface. A controller adjusts a pressure inside the pressure vessel so that a dew point temperature of corrosive compounds produced in the combustion chamber is less than a temperature of the inner surface of the pressure vessel. A method for operating a gasifier includes adjusting a pressure inside a pressure vessel surrounding the gasifier so that a dew point temperature of a corrosive compound is less than a temperature of an inner wall of the pressure vessel. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073198 | PROCESS FOR GENERATING ENERGY FROM ORGANIC MATERIALS AND/OR BIOMASS - The present invention relates to a process and a system for generating energy from biomass/organic wastes. A process for generating a product gas from biomass comprises of pyrolyzing the biomass in a pyrolyser by contacting the biomass with hot heat carriers to obtain pyrolysis gas and char; passing the pyrolysis gas to a reformer containing a reactant to obtain a product gas; and firing a part of the product gas coming out of the reformer back to the heater tubes of the reformer. Firing a part of the product gas through the fired heater tubes of the reformer provides the heat for sustaining the reaction between the pyrolysis gas and the reactant to form the product gas. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073199 | Pyrobiomethane process - A method for enhancing the treatment of lignocellulose-containing materials by biotreatment wherein such lignocellulose-containing materials, normally resistant to biotreatment, are first subjected to a low-temperature, long-residence time pyrolysis at about 175° C. to about 325° C. for about 0.1 hour to about 2.0 hours, wherein a substantial portion of the incoming material is distilled into water-soluble compounds amenable to anaerobic biotreatment. Exemplary applications of the method include pyrolytic pre-treatment of wastewater sludges, cellulosic wastes, wood, peat, plant residues, low-grade coal, and the like to enhance methane gas production in anaerobic digestion and/or oxygen-limited or oxygen-starved fermentation to produce ethanol. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073200 | Door control system with obstacle detection - System for controlling a door enabling driving from an initial position of its travel in a first direction at a speed v | 2012-03-29 |
20120073201 | STORM PANEL BRACKET - Disclosed herein are systems, apparatus, and methods for mounting structures, for example panels, to doors, windows, and other building openings. Aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to a system of brackets which may be removably mounted onto a door, window, or other building opening and to which may be attached a protective panel which substantially covers the window or other building structure. Such a system may be used, for example, to provide protection to doors, windows and other building openings against flying debris from hurricanes and to other severe storms. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073202 | REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A refrigerator door is provided. The refrigerator door includes a front decoration defining a front external appearance of the refrigerator door, a door liner provided at a rear of the front decoration to define a rear external appearance of the refrigerator door, a pair of cap decorations provided on upper and lower portions of the front decoration to define top and bottom external appearances of the refrigerator door, a pair of door decorations coupled to both sides of the front decoration to define both side external appearances of the refrigerator door, a display portion interposed between the front decoration and the door liner, and an insulating layer interposed between the front decoration and the door liner. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073203 | SLIDING DOOR FOR AN ELEVATOR INSTALLATION - A sliding door for an elevator installation includes door leaves, which are horizontally displaceable between a closed position and an open position. The sliding door also includes a synchronization element, which is coupled with the door leaves and so synchronizes these that the door leaves are guided at different speeds, in an opening direction from the closed position to the open position or conversely opposite to the opening direction. The synchronization element includes at least one scissors linkage. The sliding door also includes a drive shaft coupled by way of a drive linkage at least with one door leaf. The sliding door additionally includes a locking mechanism which is so coupled with the drive shaft that the locking mechanism is openable by an actuation of the drive shaft when the door leaves are still substantially closed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073204 | SLIDING DOOR FOR AN ELEVATOR INSTALLATION - A sliding door for an elevator installation comprises door leaves, which are horizontally displaceable between a closed position and an open position. The sliding door further comprises a synchronization element, which is coupled with the door leaves and so synchronizes these that the door leaves are guided at different speeds in an opening direction from the closed position to the open position and conversely against the opening direction. The sliding door comprises a toggle mechanism which a couples a door post with only one door leaf, which is not directly arranged at the door post. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073205 | SLIDE DOOR - A slideable and pivotable door assembly configured to selectively permit passage through an opening between a first side and a second side of the opening. The slideable and pivotable door assembly has a normally fixed door panel arranged to cover a first portion of the opening when in a normally closed fixed position. The door assembly also includes a slideable door panel slidable relative to the fixed door panel. The slideable door panel is slidable between a 1) closed position wherein the door panel covers a second portion of the opening and 2) an open position wherein the second portion of the opening is uncovered. A first pivot structure enables pivotal movement of the normally fixed door panel upon a pivoting actuation and a second pivot structure enables pivotal movement of the slideable door panel at any position relative to the normally fixed door panel while the normally fixed door panel remains in its normally fixed position. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073206 | Self-Aligning Door Jamb Track - A track for a roll-up industrial door. The track may include realigners adapted to divert the path of the industrial door as it is opened or shut. For example, a realigner may include a tapered portion to maintain a portion of the door within the track as the door is shut. Another realigner may have a tapered portion arranged to direct a portion of the door onto the track after it has been removed from the track. The tracks may be utilized in conjunction with a break-away industrial door having a flexible frame that is adapted to come out of the guide track upon application of a predetermined force. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073207 | Spring Actuated Transom Window - A multi-piece hinge pivotably connects a top member and a bottom member. The hinge includes an upper hinge member securable to the top member, a lower hinge member securable to the bottom member and fixable in a frame, a hinge cover secured between the upper hinge member and the lower hinge member, and a spring element acting between the upper hinge member and the lower hinge member. The upper hinge member is pivotable relative to the lower hinge member across a pivot range between a closed position and an open position. The pivot range is limited by a stop assembly. In the closed position, the spring element is positioned to bias the upper hinge member toward the closed position, and in the open position, the spring member is displaced over center to bias the upper hinge member toward the open position. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073208 | ELECTRIC DOOR-LOCKING SYSTEM USING A CAM - The invention relates to an electric door-locking system to be applied to at least one electric door body that is movable in a sliding manner, and includes forwardly and reversely rotatable screws disposed side by side along a direction in which the electric door body slides at the side of a door frame; a cam assembly provided at a predetermined position of the screws to perform a locking function and an unlocking function; and a sliding unit provided with a locking roller resiliently biased in a direction toward the cam assembly and engaging with the cam assembly to perform the locking function, one end of the sliding unit being rotatably connected to the screw and the other end of the sliding unit being connected to the electric door body. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073209 | Weather strip for motor vehicle - A weather strip having an insert and exhibiting a large holding force against a flange, includes a trim portion and a sealing portion. The trim portion has an outer holding lip formed to extend from an interior surface of an outer side wall, and an inner holding lip formed to extend from an interior surface of an inner side wall, and the insert is embedded in the trim portion. The insert is formed from a band-shaped metallic plate such that a large number of insert pieces, each having a rectangular configuration, extend in a width direction of the band-shaped metallic plate, and are joined in the vicinity of ends of the insert pieces with joining parts in a longitudinal direction of the band-shaped metallic plate into a ladder-shaped configuration. Slits are formed between adjacent insert pieces. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073210 | METHOD OF GROOVING A CHEMICAL-MECHANICAL PLANARIZATION PAD - A method of forming a chemical mechanical polishing pad. The method includes polymerizing one or more polymer precursors and forming a chemical-mechanical planarization pad including a surface, forming grooves in the surface defining lands between the grooves, wherein the grooves have a first width, and shrinking the lands from a first land length (L | 2012-03-29 |
20120073211 | CUBIC BORON NITRIDE GRINDING WHEEL - It is an object of the present invention to provide a cubic boron nitride grinding wheel especially suitable for a rough grinding. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073212 | Debris Deflection Devices - This invention related to the field of drains and rain gutters typically attached to a house or commercial building. This invention describes gutter inserts that block, or deflect vegetation and other debris from entering rain gutters. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073213 | BALCONY STRUCTURE - Systems are provided for use in balcony structures. The system includes a joist comprising an upper chord and a lower chord separated by a web. One end of the joist is supported by a supporting member and a cantilevered balcony extends generally perpendicularly from the supporting member. The cantilevered balcony comprises a cementitious balcony slab extending from a cementitious floor slab. The cementitious floor slab includes a backspan region extending from the top of the supporting member opposite the cementitious balcony slab. A portion of the joist in the backspan region comprises a decking supporting member coupled to the web. The joist in the backspan region supports decking using the decking supporting member; however, the joist beyond the backspan region supports decking above the upper chord. In this way, the cementitious floor slab in the backspan region is thicker than the cementitious floor slab beyond the backspan region. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073214 | Elevator Having a Modularized Framework - An elevator includes a framework including a plurality of main posts, a plurality of wall units mounted between the main posts, and a plurality of transverse bars mounted between the main posts. A foundation is located at a bottom of the framework to support the framework. Thus, the elevator has a modularized framework which is assembled previously in the factory so that the workers can directly insert the framework into the passage of the building without having to assemble the framework at the site of the building, thereby enhancing the working efficiency, and thereby decreasing cost of construction. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073215 | ENCLOSURE FOR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - An enclosure for a power generation system is disclosed. The enclosure includes a plurality of sidewalls and a roof extending generally transverse to the plurality of sidewalls. The enclosure further includes a plurality of latches, each of the plurality of latches associated with one of the roof or a sidewall, and a plurality of engagement features, each of the plurality of engagement features associated with the other of the roof or a sidewall. Each of the plurality of latches is configured to engage one of the plurality of engagement features to releasably fasten the roof to the plurality of sidewalls. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073216 | ABOVE SHEATHING VENTILATION SYSTEM - A roof structure and a vented eave riser are described. A vented eave riser can include a barrier wall with one or more air flow openings, and an ember impedance structure positioned proximate to the barrier wall. A roof structure may comprise a roof deck and a layer of roof cover elements spaced above the roof deck to form an air layer between the roof deck and the roof cover elements. The roof structure may also comprise one or more vent members each replacing and mimicking an appearance of one or more roof cover elements of the layer of roof cover elements, and/or at least one vented eave riser positioned at an eave between the roof deck and the layer of roof cover elements. The vent members and/or the vented eave riser may further include an ember impedance structure, such as a fire-resistant mesh material or a baffle structure. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073217 | FOAM INSULATION BOARD WITH EDGE SEALER - Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side faces, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face. At least one of the faces includes a pre-installed adhesive for joining adjacent panels together. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073218 | READILY ADJUSTABLE AND LOCKABLE PEDESTAL FOR AN ACCESS FLOOR ASSEMBLY - A pedestal ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120073219 | SOLAR ARRAY SUPPORT STRUCTURE, MOUNTING RAIL AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a mounting rail for a solar array support structure that includes a main body having a top and a bottom, the main body extending from a first end to a second end, the main body including a dual web having a first vertical element and a second vertical element. Further, the mounting rail includes a solar panel mounting portion extending along the top of the main body, the solar panel mounting portion configured to secure the solar panel to the mounting rail. Finally, the mounting rail includes a first flange extending from the bottom of the first vertical element, the first flange including a first pair of holes configured to receive two ends of a U-bolt, the first pair of holes spaced apart substantially equal to a width of a horizontal rail of a solar array support structure. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073220 | SECURING CONFIGURATION OF SOLAR CELL MODULE - A securing configuration of a solar cell module includes a plurality of supporting members which are mounted on roof members; a plurality of crosspiece members each of which is inserted between and supported by the supporting pieces of the plurality of supporting members, has first holding portions which hold first fastener members in a slidable manner on both side faces and a second holding portion which holds a second fastener member in a slidable manner on an upper face, and which are arranged at a predetermined interval in the roof lateral direction; and securing members which secure the solar cell module installed on the plurality of crosspiece members such that long sides of the solar cell module are intersected with the plurality of crosspiece members to the crosspiece members through the second fastener members held by the second holding portions. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073221 | DEVICE FOR LEADING PIPES OF A SOLAR CELL THROUGH A ROOF - A device for leading pipes ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120073222 | CLADDING SYSTEM FOR EXTERNAL WALLS OF BUILDINGS - A cladding system ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120073223 | FOAM BACKER FOR INSULATION - Disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building. Also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings. One such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building, a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding, alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building, means for providing a shadow line, opposing vertical side edges, a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face. The foam backing panel has alternating high density portions and low density portions. Fasteners used to attach the foam back panel to an exterior wall pass through the high density portions. | 2012-03-29 |
20120073224 | COMPOSITE CLADDING | 2012-03-29 |
20120073225 | PLANKS AND/OR BOARDS - A board comprises a front, a back, a first longitudinal side; and a second longitudinal side; at least one of said longitudinal sides comprising a groove to facilitate the junction to another such board; wherein said board incorporates a backing layer of primarily rigid plastics material and a further layer located over said backing layer on said front being primarily of an elastomer; said elastomer extending only over said front. | 2012-03-29 |