20th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120119403 | MOLDING METHOD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MOLDING PRODUCT - The molding method is composed of a primary injection molding step for molding a transparent resin at a first mold ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119404 | Simultaneous Production of Nested, Separable Thermoformed Articles - A multilayer stack of polymeric sheets can be used in thermoforming processes to make objects wherein each sheet has substantially the same shape. The stack includes at least one sheet of a thermoformable polymer, and can include many such sheets. A barrier layer is interposed between at least an overlapping portion at least two of the polymeric sheets in order to prevent fusion of the sheets in the overlapping portion during the thermoforming process. The barrier layer can include an adhesive that adheres the sheets in the overlapping portion. In formed articles including such an adhesive, the sheets can be manually peeled from one another if a suitable adhesive is selected. The stack (and object formed using the stack) can include polymeric sheets that are not thermoformable, but are adhered to the surface of a thermoformable sheet. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119405 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE COMPONENT - The present invention provides a device for producing a composite fiber component. The device comprises a shaping tool having a shaping surface for shaping a resin-soaked fiber material, a filter panel that is arranged at the shaping surface and comprises a porous material, and a means for generating a negative pressure at the shaping surface at a side of the filter panel that faces away from the fiber material. In another aspect, the invention provides a method for producing a composite fiber component. First, a filter panel comprising a porous material is provided. In subsequent steps, a resin-soaked fiber material is arranged on the filter panel, the fiber material on the filter panel is covered and a negative pressure is generated at a side of the filter panel that faces away from the fiber material. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119406 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ABRASIVE TOOLS - A compression molding apparatus and method for the manufacture of abrasive layers for abrasive tooling which provides a compression mold space defined between an inflexible wall surface and a flexible wall surface. The apparatus and method of the present invention is particularly well suited to making annular or hollow cylindrical shaped abrasive layers of novel configurations during a single mold cycle useful for grinding wheel and the like, as well as other shapes such as laps, wherein the flexible wall expanded with fluid pressure provides a highly uniform distribution of pressure against the surface of the mold composition being formed. In an annular configuration, the flexible wall is used to radially direct pressure against a molding composition disposed in an annular configuration wherein the axial length of the annular mold shape formed may be many times greater than priorly obtained by the prior art means. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119407 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIRECTIONAL SOLIDIFICATION OF SILICON - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for purifying silicon using directional solidification. The apparatus can be used more than once for the directional solidification of silicon without failure. The apparatus and method of the present invention can be used to make silicon crystals for use in solar cells. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119408 | VARIABLE DIAMETER, VARIABLE PITCH AUGER WITH MATERIAL SCRAPER AND BREAKER BAR - A multi stage auger system having a hopper with a first diameter opening tapering to a second smaller diameter opening, coupled to an auger tube at the second smaller diameter opening. An auger entry spiral with generally helical shape and a sweep arm coupled thereto, the spiral and the sweep arm skimming inside the product hopper to entrain the semi-solid materials from the hopper wall and, through the shape of the spiral, moving materials through the hopper from the first opening towards the second smaller opening. During this entrainment and movement by the spiral and sweep arm a space is left between the spiral and the sweep arm to remove air and voids from the semi-solid material through the movement. The auger has a first coarse pitch providing further removal of air/void spaces and a second finer pitch providing further movement under higher pressures near an exit of the auger. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119409 | Swept Leg Spider For An Extrusion Apparatus - A spider for an extrusion apparatus located upstream from a die, through which a profile is extruded. The spider can have an outer housing with a central flow passage therethrough. An inner hub can be positioned within the central passage for supporting an inner portion of the die. At least one spider leg can be secured to the outer housing and the inner hub, and support the inner hub within the central passage. The at least one spider leg can recess radially rearwardly outwardly in the downstream direction such that molten polymer flowing through the central passage flows around the at least one spider leg, separating and rejoining together earlier in inner radial regions close to the inner hub than in outer radial regions close to the outer housing for reducing spider lines on inside surfaces of extruded profiles. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119410 | HIGHLY BASIC IONOMERS AND MEMBRANES AND ANION/HYDROXIDE EXCHANGE FUEL CELLS COMPRISING THE IONOMERS AND MEMBRANES - A family of functionalized polymers is provided capable of forming membranes having exceptional OH | 2012-05-17 |
20120119411 | RECONFIGURABLE SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER SUPPORT TOOLING - A support apparatus and method for providing structural support to a shape memory polymer (SMP) apparatus during fabrication of composite parts. The support apparatus may comprise an adjustable, rigid structural member and a plurality of SMP support components transitionable between a rigid and malleable state and fixed to an outer surface of the rigid structural member. The rigid structural member may extend in at least one cross-sectional dimension toward the SMP apparatus, pressing the SMP support components, in their malleable state, against the SMP apparatus. The SMP support components may thereby conform to a first surface of the SMP apparatus, then return to their rigid state while pressed against the SMP apparatus, thus providing a rigid load path between the SMP apparatus and the rigid structural member. Then composite material may be applied to a second surface of the SMP apparatus, opposite of the first surface. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119412 | METHOD FOR REMOVING A SMP APPARATUS FROM A CURED COMPOSITE PART - A method and apparatus for removing a SMP apparatus from within a cured composite part. The method may comprise the steps of triggering the SMP apparatus from a rigid state to a malleable state, inducing a pressure differential that drives the SMP apparatus, in the malleable state, away from the cured composite part and toward an inner mandrel tool, and removing the inner mandrel tool with the SMP apparatus resting thereon out of the cured composite part. The inner mandrel tool may comprise an outer surface having varying contours such that a surface area of the outer surface is great enough to prevent the SMP apparatus from folding over onto itself or creasing when driven toward the inner mandrel tool. A maximum straight line distance between points on the outer surface may be small enough to allow the inner mandrel tool clearance for removal from the cured composite part. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119413 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POST-MOLD COOLING A MOLDED ARTICLE - Disclosed, amongst other things, is a method of post-mold cooling of a molded article, the molded article having just been molded within mold halves, the method comprising: receiving, in a post-mold device, the molded article; subjecting the molded article to post-mold cooling, the post-mold cooling including: implementing a first post-mold cooling process portion in the post-mold cooling device at a first temperature; and implementing a second post-mold cooling process in the post-mold cooling device portion at a second temperature, said second post-mold cooling temperature being greater than said first post-mold cooling temperature; determining a switch point; triggering at the switch point, a transition from the first post-mold cooling process portion to the second post-mold cooling process portion. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119414 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A SHAPED ARTICLE FROM A COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPRISING A SOLID FILLER AND A THERMOPLASTIC BINDER - The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a shaped article from a composite material comprising a solid filler and a thermoplastic binder, said process comprising the following subsequent steps: (a) feeding a solid filler and a thermoplastic binder to a kneading device; (b) mixing the solid filler and the thermoplastic binder in the kneading device, wherein the pressure exerted on the mixture of the solid filler and the thermoplastic binder is in the range of about 100 kPa to about 1500 kPa to obtain a composite material; (c) forming the composite material as obtained in step (b) into a shaped article; and (d)cooling the shaped article as obtained in step (c). The shaped article is preferably a slab which can very suitable be used in the decoration of floors, ceilings, wall panels, vanity tops, kitchen work surfaces, kitchen tops, bathrooms, internal and external cladding and other two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes by extrusion and or injection moulding techniques. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119415 | Improvements in Aircraft Seats and Related Components - In one aspect, an aircraft seat assembly comprises a plurality of seat skeleton parts ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119416 | RECONFIGURABLE SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER TOOLING SUPPORTS - A method and support apparatus for providing structural support to a mold or mandrel, such as a shape memory polymer (SMP) apparatus configured for shaping a composite part. The support apparatus may comprise a rigid structural member and a plurality of SMP cells attached thereto and configured to inflate or deploy in a malleable state toward and against a surface of the SMP apparatus, mold, or mandrel. Then the SMP cells may be returned to a rigid state while still pressed against this surface, thereby providing structural support when composite material is applied to an opposite surface of the SMP apparatus, mold, or mandrel. After the composite material is cured into the finished composite part, the SMP cells may be deflated or otherwise collapse toward the structural member to provide enough clearance to be removed from the cured composite part. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119417 | RECONFIGURABLE SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER TOOLING SUPPORTS - A method and support apparatus for providing structural support to a mold or mandrel, such as a shape memory polymer (SMP) apparatus configured for shaping a composite part. The support apparatus may comprise a rigid structural member and a plurality of SMP cells attached thereto and configured to inflate or deploy in a malleable state toward and against a surface of the SMP apparatus, mold, or mandrel. Then the SMP cells may be returned to a rigid state while still pressed against this surface, thereby providing structural support when composite material is applied to an opposite surface of the SMP apparatus, mold, or mandrel. After the composite material is cured into the finished composite part, the SMP cells may be deflated or otherwise collapse toward the structural member to provide enough clearance to be removed from the cured composite part. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119418 | DEVICE FOR FORMING DEEP-DRAWN CONTAINERS - The invention relates to a device for forming deep-drawn containers, with a mould, which has a conical shape and interacts with a stamping body, which operatively connects with a material web when the stamping body enters the mould, the stamping body containing a resilient material, at least at its outer periphery, and the stamping body having a shape on the side facing the material web, the conicity of which is less than the conicity of the mould. According to the invention it is provided that the stamping body has a slightly smaller size than the opening region of the mould, and in that when the stamping body is completely located in the mould, said stamping body has a clearance with respect to the material web, at least in the later edge region of the container. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119419 | VISUAL CONTROL PROCESS FOR VALVE GATES - The present invention is a system for electronically controlling the movement of a pin assembly used in a valve gate mechanism of an injection molding machine. The system of the present invention includes at least one valve which is part of an injection molding machine, as well as a graphical user interface which is operable for controlling the injection molding machine and the valve. Additionally, the present invention also includes controlling the injection molding machine electronically for improving the control over the opening and closing of the valves. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119420 | Nano metric composite ceramic component - A method of synthesising a nano metric composite which has a core and shell structure includes preparing isometric metal oxide cores with an average diameter of less than 100 nm by a growth process via a liquid route. A double surfactant method is used which includes a first surfactant to obtain mono dispersal of the metal oxide cores and then a second surfactant to prepare the surface of the metal oxide cores, thereafter grafting a shell on each core. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119421 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING THE EMBOSSING STRUCTURE OF 3-LAYER CO-EXTRUDED BIAXIAL ORIENTED POLYPROPYLENE (BOPP) PEARL SYNTHETIC PAPER - The present invention discloses a device and a method for processing the impression structure of 3-layer co-extruded biaxial oriented polypropylene (BOPP) pearl synthetic paper. The depth of the impression on the synthetic paper is between 0.2-1000 μm which is embossed by the modified embosser. The 3-layer co-extruded pearl synthetic paper is processed for cooling, biaxial orientation, corona treatment and winding and then passing through the modified embosser to preheating, calender, cooling. The modified embossing device comprises a rubber back-up roll having at least Shore A hardness of 60-90; an embossing roll with a designed pattern and a cooling system having a core; a quartz electric heating oven preheated to 65° C. to 160° C.; a infrared heater; and two adjacent cooling drums with 7° C. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119422 | RESIN INFUSION OF COMPOSITE PARTS USING A PERFORATED CAUL SHEET - Resin infused composite parts are fabricated using a caul sheet having perforations therein for optimizing the flow of resin through the parts and allowing a simplified tooling and consumable arrangement for complex parts while achieving a smooth, aerodynamic caul-side or bag-side finish. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119423 | METHOD AND MOULD ARRANGEMENT FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLES WITH THE HELP OF A MOULD - The object of the invention is a method and a mould arrangement for manufacturing articles with the help of a mould. The solution according to the invention comprises a strong pressure-resistant frame ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119424 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING METALLIC IRON - A hearth furnace for producing metallic iron material has a furnace housing having a drying/preheat zone, a conversion zone, a fusion zone, and optionally a cooling zone, the conversion zone is between the drying/preheat zone and the fusion zone. A moving hearth is positioned within the furnace housing. A hood or separation barrier within at least a portion of the conversion zone, fusion zone or both separates the fusion zone into an upper region and a lower region with the lower region adjacent the hearth and the upper region adjacent the lower region and spaced from the hearth. An injector introduces a gaseous reductant into the lower region adjacent the hearth. A combustion region may be formed above the hood or separation barrier. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119425 | ACTUATOR MOTION CONTROL FEATURES - A method for making a motion control feature for an actuator device of a type that has a moveable component coupled to an opposing fixed component for out-of-plane rotational movement relative thereto includes forming first and second flaps respectively extending from the moveable and fixed components and toward the opposing component and operable to effect one or more of damping movement of the moveable component relative to the fixed component and/or restraining movement of the moveable component relative to the fixed component in a direction substantially perpendicular to the actuator device. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119426 | Impact-Attenuation Systems for Articles of Footwear and Other Foot-Receiving Devices - Impact-attenuation members, e.g., for use in footwear or other foot-receiving devices, include: (a) a first body member having a base region and three (or more) leg portions extending from the base region. A second body member, with similar leg portions, may be arranged facing the first member such that the free ends of the various leg portions lie adjacent one another. A retaining member may extend between and/or at least partially around the body members to at least partially hold them in place with respect to one another. Such impact-attenuation systems may be arranged in the heel (or other portions) of an article of footwear. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119427 | CLAMP SYSTEM WITH CLAMP - A clamp system having a clamp adapted to be removably fastened to a wide variety of stationary support forming a base on which additional clamps or rods may be mounted for the purpose of holding a workpiece, the clamp including a tensioning device allowing a piece of cord to be looped over a part of the workpiece and pulled taut to bind the workpiece to the clamp. The cord is quickly and easily attachable to the clamp, fixed in place under tension, and quickly and easily released. The clamp comprises: a frame, clamping screw subassembly, at least one jamming cleat formed as part of the frame, and adjustable connector feature formed as part of the frame for connecting two or more frames together. A length of cord may be tensioned and secured within the jamming cleat of the frame and means is provided for anchoring the cord within the clamping plate. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119428 | WALL MOUNTED WORK BENCH - A wall mounted collapsible work bench, the bench having a frame mounted flush against a wall, at least one support member, and a work surface having a top planar surface, a bottom, a back side, a front side, a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the back side is fixedly hinged to the top bar of the frame such that, in an open position, the work surface hinges upward to rest atop the A shaped braces, perpendicular to the frame and, in a collapsed position, the work surface hinges downward to lie parallel to the frame. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119429 | Signature Transport Device with Rotary Arm and Method - A signature transport device is provided. The signature transport device includes a first conveyor moving a stream of folded signatures in a first direction, a rotary arm having a gripper, the gripper gripping a folded signature from the stream by a fold, the rotary arm moving the folded signature in a second direction, a toothed drum engaging a portion of the folded signature, the rotary arm rotating past the toothed drum to open the folded signature and a second conveyor receiving the opened signature from the gripper as the rotary arm continues to rotate. A method is also provided. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119430 | CONVEYANCE MECHANISM AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING SAME - An image forming apparatus comprises a sheet feeding cassette, a printing unit, and a sheet ejection tray. A first conveyance unit feeds the recording sheet from a front side of the sheet feeding cassette and inverts and conveys it to the printing unit. A path of a switchback conveyance unit extends from the printing unit to let the recording sheet switch back after the printing in an opposite direction to that the recording sheet is conveyed to the printing unit. A front and back side inversion conveyance unit conveys the printing sheet to the sheet ejection tray with a printed surface of the printing sheet facing down. Both of the sheet feeding position on the conveyance unit and the front and back side inversion conveyance unit are arranged on the front side in the image forming apparatus. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119431 | SHEET TRANSPORT APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A sheet transport apparatus includes a sheet transport portion that transports a sheet in a first transport direction and a second transport direction, a bending member that bends without breaking the sheet by corrugating the sheet in an orthogonal direction, and a restriction member that restricts, in a perpendicular direction, a corrugation in the sheet bent by the bending member. The restriction member is provided on an upstream side in the first transport direction of the bending member. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119432 | Sheet conveying apparatus, image reading apparatus, and image forming apparatus - A sheet conveying apparatus includes: a sheet housing unit that houses sheets in a stacked manner; a sheet conveying unit that conveys a sheet to a predetermined conveyance target position; a sheet pick-up unit that picks up outermost one of the sheets housed in the sheet housing unit for conveying to a sheet conveying unit side; a separating and conveying unit that separates the next sheet from the outermost sheet, and conveys only the outermost sheet to the sheet conveying unit; and a sheet-conveyance-movement detecting unit that detects presence or absence of movement of a sheet in the conveying direction. The sheet-conveyance-movement detecting unit is arranged at a position at which the outermost sheet and the next sheet may overlap each other, and a separation portion is located downstream of the pick-up position and is an area where a separation action of the separating and conveying unit works. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119433 | PICK UNIT - A pick unit is described. The pick unit comprises: a frame and a picking assembly. The frame comprises (i) one or more guides for receiving a currency cassette, (ii) a tortuous pathway for guiding and supporting a cam follower, and (iii) a detent. The picking assembly comprises: (i) a guide edge configured to abut the detent when the picking assembly is moved to an initial alignment position, (ii) a cam follower configured to align with the pathway when the removable picking assembly is moved from the initial alignment position to an engagement position, and (iii) a gear train configured to engage with an upper gear external to the pick unit when the removable picking assembly is moved to an engaged position at which the cam follower has reached an end of the tortuous pathway. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119434 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding apparatus that can prevent changes at the time of mounting a sheet cassette, and deformation and changes of the sheets after the sheet cassette is mounted regardless of a sheet size are provided. A movable side regulating plate provided in a frame, regulates positions of width direction side ends of sheets is provided with sheet pressing portions and that press the side ends of the sheets to press the sheets against a fixed side regulating plate in a biasing manner. An indented configuration against which, when short sheets are pressed by the sheet pressing portion are stacked on a sheet stacking plate, upstream ends of the sheets do not abut is formed upward from a bottom end of the sheet pressing portion to a predetermined dimension at a sheet feeding direction center of the sheet pressing portion. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119435 | SHEET ALIGNMENT APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A sheet alignment apparatus includes: a sheet storage section for storing sheets; a sheet push-up section for conveying the sheets in the sheet discharge direction; a sheet discharge section having a pair of forward and reverse rotatable rollers configured to align sheet between the rollers and the sheet push-up section and to then discharge the sheets by sandwiching the sheet in the nip portion between the pair of rollers; and a sheet width direction alignment section located between the sheet storage section and the sheet discharge section and configured to align the sheets in the width direction perpendicular to the sheet discharge direction, wherein the sheet discharge section causes the pair of rollers in the reverse direction so as to separate the sheet edge in the sheet discharge section from the nip portion before the lateral alignment performed by the sheet width direction alignment section. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119436 | SHEET CONVEYANCE DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE READING UNIT INCLUDING SAME - A sheet conveyance device includes a loading section, a first conveyance member a separation section, a first sheet length detector to detect whether the sheet is longer than a predetermined length slightly longer than a specific sheet size in the sheet conveyance direction, a trailing-edge detector disposed downstream from the separation section, a leading-edge detector disposed downstream from the trailing-edge detector a distance smaller than the specific sheet size and from the first conveyance member a distance longer than the specific sheet size, and a controller. When the sheet is equal to or greater than the predetermined length, the controller starts sheet feeding when the trailing-edge detector detects the trailing edge of the sheet, and when the sheet is smaller than that, the controller starts sheet feeding when either the leading-edge detector detects the leading edge of the sheet or the trailing-edge detector detects the trailing edge thereof. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119437 | PAPER SHEET CONVEYANCE DEVICE FOR CONVEYING PAPER SHEET TO IMAGE FORMING SECTION AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS HAVING PAPER SHEET CONVEYANCE DEVICE FOR CONVEYING PAPER SHEET TO IMAGE FORMING SECTION - A paper sheet conveyance device for conveying a paper sheet to an image forming apparatus includes a corrugation roller for imparting corrugation onto both the left and right sides of a paper sheet, onto which an image has not been formed, with respect to a conveyance direction, by forming a curved portion along the conveyance direction. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119438 | RECORDING MEDIUM OVERTURNING MECHANISM AND RECORDING MEDIUM PROCESSING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a recording medium overturning mechanism, comprising: a bracket ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119439 | Color By Symbol Picture Puzzle Kit - A picture puzzle kit is provided for coloring a picture puzzle marked with indicia corresponding to multiple colors. The picture puzzle kit comprises puzzle pieces, color charts, and coloring tools. The puzzle pieces comprise parts of a picture and are marked with indicia corresponding to different colors. The color charts display colors corresponding to the indicia marked on the puzzle pieces. In an embodiment, multiple removable layers are stacked one above the other on each of the puzzle pieces. In another embodiment, an embedded audio assembly is provided in each of the puzzle pieces and the color charts for audibly indicating characteristics of the puzzle pieces and the color charts respectively. The puzzle pieces are linked to assemble the picture puzzle. The coloring tools enable the user to color the puzzle pieces using the colors displayed on the color charts corresponding to the indicia marked on the puzzle pieces. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119442 | CARD GAME - A method of playing a card game between a banker and players includes a standard deck of 53 cards having the standard four suits and a Joker. After each player places a bet, the dealer deals a hand of four cards to each player and the banker. Each of the hands are set into a two card top hand and a two card bottom hand. The hands are ranked with paired sets higher than unpaired sets. The banker has a copy win advantage so that the banker wins if the cards are the same ignoring suit. The ranking of paired sets is in the following order from highest to lowest: A-A, K-K, Q-Q, J-J, T-T, 9-9, 8-8, 7-7, 6-6, 5-5, 4-4, 3-3, 2-2. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119444 | TARGET STAND - A target stand is disclosed that comprises a target frame supported on a shelf having a pair of legs mounted in spaced relation. The legs pivotal and adjustable between a storage position and a shooting position. The storage position having the target frame intermediate to and parallel to the legs. The shooting position having the legs in a generally non-parallel configuration to support the target frame in a predetermined shooting position. The target frame supporting a target either above or below the pivotal connection between the legs and the target frame. The legs adapted to be secured to the target frame thus resisting pivoting and adjusting to hold the legs in a non-symmetrical orientation to accommodate rough terrain. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119445 | Sealing devices having a non-elastomeric fibrous sealing material and methods of using same - Sealing devices such as packers comprise a sealing element having one or more non-elastomeric fibrous sealing material layers formed by a plurality of fibers. The plurality of fibers may comprise one or more of natural material, metallic material, plastic material, or other non-elastomeric sealing material. The non-elastomeric fibrous sealing material layers may be formed by weaving the plurality of fibers, braiding the plurality of fibers, or forming a fibrous mass of the plurality of fibers. During operation, the non-elastomeric fibrous sealing material layers are radially expanded causing compression of the non-elastomeric fibrous sealing material layers. As a result, at least a portion of the air volume within the non-elastomeric fibrous sealing material layers is displaced by non-elastomeric fibrous sealing material causing the sealing element to engage a sealing surface, thereby forming a seal. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119446 | SEALING UNIT FOR CONTROLLED LUBRICATION FLOW - A sealing unit for sealing a shaft to a housing includes a sealing ring with a first surface for non-rotational engagement with the housing and a flow groove including an axially aligned portion at least partially disposed in the first surface. In some example embodiments, the sealing ring includes a second surface for sealing engagement with the shaft. In an example embodiment, the sealing ring includes a rectangular cross-section, in a radial plane, with first and second axially opposed radial faces, and the flow groove includes a radially aligned portion at least partially disposed in the first and second radial faces. In an example embodiment, the sealing ring has a circular cross-section, in a radial plane, with a center point, and a depth of the groove is greater at a radial line passing through the center point than at a radial line tangent to the sealing ring. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119447 | Transition Piece Sealing Assembly - The present application provides a seating assembly for use with a transition piece and a stage one nozzle of a gas turbine engine. The seating assembly may include a support member positioned between the transition piece and the stage one nozzle and a primary spring element positioned on the support member and in contact with the stage one nozzle. The primary spring element may include a single bend therein. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119448 | SEALING ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL SENSOR - A sealing assembly is equipped with life-sensing means in terms of wear ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119449 | Transition Piece Sealing Assembly With Seal Overlay - The present application provides a sealing assembly for use with a transition piece and a stage one nozzle of a gas turbine engine. The sealing assembly may include a seal element, an overlay piece positioned on the seal element, and a side seal positioned on the overlay piece. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119450 | CHUCK DEVICE - A chuck device includes: a chuck body having a tapered hole at a front end portion and being fixed to a rotational spindle of the machine tool; a collet capable of being reduced in diameter and inserted into the tapered hole for holding the tool; and a nut that can be screwed to the chuck body for fastening the collet. A non-alignment prevention member is provided for suppressing relative movement by bringing the nut into radial contact with the chuck body even when the spindle of the machine tool is rotated and includes a first nut rear end side tapered surface at a farther rear end side than a screw portion, and a chuck body side tapered surface formed in the chuck body for coming into contact with the first nut rear end side tapered surface when the nut is screwed up. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119451 | METHOD OF CHUCKING A TOOL OR A WORKPIECE AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method of clamping a tool or a workpiece, using an electric actuator ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119452 | Diaphragm chuck - A diaphragm chuck with an operating element inserted in a chuck body and axially movable in relation to the chuck body, a diaphragm attached to a free end of the operating element with the diaphragm secured to the chuck body by its outer circumference, three base jaws in driving connection with the diaphragm, on each of which a centering surface is disposed in a concentric alignment with the axis of the operating element, three clamping jaws attached to the corresponding base jaws, by which a gear to be machined can be clamped and which make contact with the centering surface, and clamping pins, each allocated to one of the clamping jaws, radially aligned and arranged between two teeth of the gear in the clamped condition, such that the diaphragm chucks reliably clamps differently sized gears and gears with different numbers of teeth between the three clamping jaws. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119453 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LEANING VEHICLE - A method of operating a leaning vehicle is described. The method includes: determining a steering torque exerted on a steering assembly; determining a speed of travel of the vehicle; determining a leaning angle of a frame of the vehicle with respect to a reference angle; and exerting a leaning torque on the frame relative to a pivotable frame member about a pivot axis in a first direction using an actuator in response to a steering torque exerted on the steering assembly in a second direction opposite the first direction when a speed of travel of the vehicle is above a threshold speed, thereby causing the vehicle to turn in the first direction. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119454 | ACTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC RAM THEREFOR - An active suspension system for a vehicle including at least one fluid operated ram having a cylinder and a main piston mounted therein for reciprocating movement, control means for controlling an equilibrium position of the piston in the ram in response to lateral acceleration of the vehicle in order to counter the effects of body roll of the vehicle, and wherein the ram includes shock absorbing means for permitting rapid movement of the piston from the equilibrium position when operating fluid in the ram is subjected to transient increases in pressure. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119455 | SKATE - A skate includes a ring-shaped wheel rim ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119456 | ICE SLEDDING DEVICE - An ice sledding device includes a blade mounted on a main body support. The main body support of the ice sledding device is formed with an inclined top surface for supporting the player during the normal user of the ice sledding device. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119457 | INFANT CAR SEAT WITH DETACHABLE BASE AND TRAVEL HANDLE - A car seating unit adapted comprising integrated extendable wheels such that the unit can be removed from a vehicle and reconfigured to a wheeled configuration and utilized as a stroller. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119458 | Stackable and Collapsible Trolley Cart System - A stackable and collapsible trolley assembly having at least one collapsible transport container, and a support structure on which the transport container rests. The support structure is moveable on wheels. Additional transport containers can be rested on the assembly, and preferably, are arranged so that a recessed edge at the bottom of a second transport container fits within the open perimeter of the first transport container. The wheels on the support structure are all located inside of the recessed edge, so that the trolley assembly wheels will be located within the opening of a transport container when the trolley assembly is positioned on top of a transport container. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119459 | MULTI-USE CART - A multi-use cart having multiple possible configurations and multiple possible uses. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119460 | Hook-on Highchair - A child seat apparatus that may be engaged on the end of a table top so as to be used as a hook on high chair and that also may be set on the floor to be used as a rocker. The apparatus includes a base that includes longitudinal curved members. A rear portion of the base can be disengaged from the front portion of the base such that, when used as a hook on high chair, the rear portion can swing to an out-of-the-way position underneath front portion, so that the rear portion does not protrude into kitchen or dining room space. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119461 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CASTING - The invention relates to a system and a method for casting in which an upper casting mold half can be pivoted out of a horizontal position into an approximately vertical position, in such a manner that the inside surface of the casting mold half can be treated in work-facilitating and time-saving manner, preferably by a person. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119462 | LEANING VEHICLE WITH TILTING FRONT WHEELS AND SUSPENSION THEREFOR - A leaning vehicle has a frame pivotally connected to the lower end of a shock tower, the pivotal connection defining a frame leaning axis wherein the frame is adapted to lean to a right side and to a left side relative to the shock tower about the frame leaning axis. An actuated lock locks the frame to the shock tower and prevents relative movement between the frame and the shock tower about the frame leaning axis. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119463 | Magnetic Spring, A Spring And Damper Assembly, And A Vehicle Including The Spring - Spring having a first part ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119464 | Off-Road Truck Suspended with Rubber Spring Device - A rubber spring device is formed by alternately laminating a plurality of layers of hard plates whose linear dimension W in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of each equalizer bar is shorter in plan view than a linear dimension H in a direction parallel to an axle direction, and rubber layers. The rubber spring device is disposed between an end portion of each equalizer bar and a center axle in an articulated dump truck, and is allowed to function as a suspension. Thus, even when the rubber spring device is deformed into an accordion shape, peak positions of an internal stress within each rubber layer can be dispersed and reduced, thereby preventing generation of cracks within each rubber layer. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119465 | SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE WHEEL, ESPECIALLY OF VEHICLE FOR ROUGH TERRAIN DRIVING - The present disclosure relates to the suspension ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119466 | RECONFIGURABLE TILT WHEELCHAIR - A modular wheelchair assembly is adapted to be reconfigured between a fixed angle of tilt, a dynamically adjustable tilt-in-space configuration with the tilt axis being near the user's knees and a dynamically adjustable tilt-in-space configuration with the tilt axis being near the user's center of gravity. The reconfiguration is achieved by modifying a limited number of selectively removable components of the support assembly or the pivot assembly of the wheelchair. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119467 | CLASS IV ADJUSTABLE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY - A horizontally and vertically adjustable Class IV certifiable trailer hitch assembly that has a 16 inch range of 12 vertical adjustments in the most common vertical increments. The main body of the trail hitch assembly, the trailer hitch minus the hitch ball components, has a two part connectable construction of a support member and a ball mount member, each of which can be rotated 180 degrees before connection. In any of these four configurations an optional coupling plate may be utilized. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119468 | Vehicle Coupling Device - A device for coupling a vehicle to a vehicle to be towed includes using an air blast typically from the brake system to automatically hitch the 2 vehicles. A three position pneumatic valve is utilized to allow for the hitching and unhitching of the 2 vehicles. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119469 | Hitch Receiver Apparatuses and Methods for Securing Hitch Receivers to Frame Members. - The present invention is a configurable trailer hitch that provides an extended towing position for transferring a tractor force to a load, and a retracted storage position for safely stowing the hitch under a towing vehicle. The trailer hitch has a spring loaded retaining pin which engages a hitch receiver when the trailer hitch is placed in the towing position, and a storage latch adapted to hold the hitch receiver when the trailer hitch is placed in the storage position. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119470 | GLIDING BOARD WITH IMPROVED RESPONSE TO RIDER INPUT - A gliding board with an effective edge length to waist width ratio of 3.8 to about 4.35, a waist width of at least about 250 mm, a core that has an approximately constant thickness of greater than 5 mm along substantially the entire running length of the board and to within about 80-100 mm of the effective edge points, but thins to a thickness of about 2 mm or less in areas nearer the effective edge points, and/or side edges that include a curved, concave sidecut portion at the waist, curved, convex transition zones at the forward and rear effective edge points and a straight section in the running length adjacent each transition zone. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119471 | GLIDING BOARD BINDING WITH MOVABLE MEDIAL OR LATERAL SIDE PORTION - A binding with a medial and/or lateral side portion attached to a binding base and that can pivot or otherwise move about an axis that is generally along a heel-to-toe direction of the binding base. The medial and/or lateral side portions can form part of the binding sidewall and permit a rider to more freely move her feet in medial and/or lateral directions. One or more foot straps may engage with the medial and/or lateral side portions to secure a foot to the binding. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119472 | RECLINABLE SEATBACK SUPPORT FOR STROLLER - A stroller having an articulated frame with at least one front leg, at least one rear leg, and a reclinable seatback support. An adjustment member is fixed to the frame and defines a plurality of detents that correspond to selectable recline positions for the reclinable seatback support. A locking member is movably attached to the reclinable seatback support and removably engages one of the plurality of detents. An actuator handle is connected to the locking member and is movably mounted on a handle guide that is fixed to the seatback support. The actuator handle is slidable along the handle guide to a first position to move the locking member away from one of the plurality of detents and slidable along the handle guide to a second position to move the locking member into engagement with one of the plurality of detents. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119473 | ROOF AIRBAG APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A roof airbag apparatus for a vehicle, may include an inflator providing gas pressure, an air tube deploying towards sides of a passenger sitting on a seat when gas may be supplied from the inflator into the air tube, and a front support panel provided on a front end of the air tube to enclose a front portion of the passenger when the air tube may be deployed. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119474 | Headliner Mounted Tunable Directional Guide for Curtain Airbag Deployment - An airbag assembly in a vehicle including at least one structural support is provided that includes an airbag configured to inflate and an airbag deployment guide. The airbag deployment guide includes a deformable headliner operably associated with the airbag, wherein the deformable headliner is configured to deform based upon an applied force from the inflating airbag and at least one tunable connector operably connecting the deformable headliner to the at least one structural support of the vehicle, wherein the at least one tunable connector is configured to reduce a deformation of the deformable headliner when the inflating airbag contacts the deformable headliner until a threshold force applied to the deformable headliner and the tunable connector by the at least one inflating airbag is exceeded. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119475 | CENTER AIRBAG MODULE FOR VEHICLE - A center airbag module for a vehicle, may include a center console provided between a pair of seats, and an airbag cushion provided in the center console to be deployed in the event of a side collision, and having a lower chamber configured to support a body of a passenger, and an upper chamber including a left chamber and a right chamber which fluid-branch from an upper end of the lower chamber and configured to protect a head of the passenger. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119476 | PASSENGER PROTECTION OF VEHICLE - A cell of a curtain airbag is configured such that its upper portion is closed in an inflated state of the curtain airbag, whereas its lower portion is open and connected to a gas flowing passage from an inflator. Accordingly, a passenger protection device of a vehicle which can properly prevent an interior material from being broken and scattered can be provided. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119477 | COMBINED STRUCTURE OF OUTER UPPER CENTER PILLAR REINFORCEMENT AND SEAT BELT BRACKET - A combined structure of the outer upper center pillar reinforcement and the seat belt bracket is provided. An outer upper center pillar reinforcement is mounted on a panel of a vehicle body, and is provided with protruding portions at both ends thereof inside a vehicle, and a coupling portion formed between the protruding portions. The seat belt bracket is coupled to the outer upper center pillar reinforcement by welding, thereby improving the coupling force and the safety. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119478 | Thin Linear Seatbelt Pretensioner - A linear pretensioner for use as part of a motor vehicle occupant belt restraint system mountable to vehicle structure and coupled with a belt restraint system component. The pretensioner includes at least one base plate having a slot and at least one closure plate fixedly attached to the base plate. The closure plate(s) and the slot of the base plate(s) form a cavity having an open end. A piston plate has a piston tail slidably disposed within the cavity and a piston head extending from the open end. A cable is coupled with the piston plate, the base plate(s), and/or the closure plate(s). The piston plate, the slot of the base plate(s), and the closure plate(s) cooperate to form an expanding chamber that enlarges when pressurized by a gas generator, which drives the piston plate and the base plate relative to each other to exert tension on the cable. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119479 | CENTER CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR TWO OCCUPANT REAR SEAT WITH CENTER CONSOLE - A vehicle rear seat assembly having a center child safety restraint system comprises a pair of outboard seats and a center console positioned between the outboard seats and stationary with respect to the outboard seats. The console includes a storage compartment disposed at a forward portion of the console and having an opening which allows an associated object to be selectively placed within the storage compartment. A pair of spaced apart recesses is disposed at a rear portion of the console. A first child safety restraint attachment is located within the storage compartment. A pair of second child safety restraint attachments is provided, each second attachment being located in one of the recesses. The first attachment and the pair of second attachments allow a child safety restraint to be selectively secured to the center console. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119480 | ELEMENT FOR MAKING A PRESENTATION MEANS - An element ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119481 | DESKTOP LOOSE-LEAF BASE, AND BINDER - A desk leaf base includes a base and a binder. The base is formed of a trapezoidal tubular body that is formed in a trapezoidal shape in a side view, closed from a bottom surface to a certain height in both sides, and opened in an upper portion therefrom. An inclined front wall of the tubular body is removed from one side to the other side, in a range from the certain height to a height higher than the certain height and lower than a top surface. The binder is mounted along an elongated top surface of the base, and includes an elongated body and a plurality of rings. The elongated body is mounted along the top surface of the base with an approximately same width as the top surface. The plurality of rings are mounted on the body and capable of opening and closing. Each of the plurality of rings includes linear portions that protrude from the body so as to extend inclining upward on front and back sides when closing. Accordingly, the desk leaf base which allows the leaf group to easily be replaced is achieved. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119482 | IN-MOLD LABELED ARTICLE AND METHOD - A labeled article, a method of making the labeled article, and a label for use in such method, contemplate the manufacture of an article having an article body made of a moldable material, and a label, integral with the article body and having an outer label surface coplanar with the outer article body surface. The label is inserted into the mold and molded into place as the article body is molded. The label has an outer film ply defining the outer label surface, a printable sheet ply inward from said outer film ply, and an adhesive layer between the outer film ply and the printable sheet ply. The outer film ply has a length and a width greater than the length and width of the printable sheet ply. The outer film ply extends beyond the printable sheet ply adjacent all edges of the printable sheet ply and shields the printable sheet ply from exposure to the environment surrounding the labeled article. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119483 | INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, ITS DISTRIBUTION CENTER APPARATUS AND USER TERMINAL APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM USABLE FOR THE SYSTEM - When distributing an encrypted content to a user terminal apparatus via a communication line, a distribution center apparatus requires a medium ID of an information storage medium, and encrypts a decryption key of the encrypted content by using the corresponding medium ID to transmit the encrypted decryption key to the terminal apparatus. The terminal apparatus downloads to store the encrypted content, receives the encrypted key to decrypt it in the use of the medium ID of the storage medium and to decrypt the encrypted content by using the decryption key. In such a system, the center apparatus provides print information corresponding to view conditions of a distributed content to the terminal apparatus in response to the request therefrom, and the terminal apparatus makes the print information appropriately printable by means of a printer. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119484 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COUPLING PIPES - A system and method for coupling pipes. The system includes at least one tubular sleeve positionable in at least one of the pair of pipes and a compression ring. Each of the tubular sleeves has a ring end. The compression ring is positionable in the coupling and has having a ring shoulder positionable adjacent a ring end of the at least one tubular sleeve for selective engagement therewith such that, as fluid passes through the compression ring and the at least one tubular sleeve, fluid is selectively releaseable therebetween. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119485 | PLUG-IN CONNECTOR - A plug-in connector for detachably connecting two lines has a first connector element, a second connector element, a carrier element to be fixed to the first connector element, and a latching element with at least one latching arm. The latching arm is disposed on the carrier element and when it is in a latching position, latches onto a matching latching element of the second connector element. The latching element is axially displaceable to assume a latching arm securing position and a latching arm release position relative to the carrier element. An operating element is provided on the carrier element for actuation in the latching arm release position to displace the latching arm into a separating position and which, when actuated in the latching arm securing position, retains the latching element in the latching arm securing position. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119486 | PRESSING DEVICE FOR A CASTING PIPE AT THE SPOUT OF A METALLURGICAL CONTAINER - The invention relates to a pressing device for a casting pipe at the spout of a metallurgical container, wherein the pressing device is provided with spring-loaded pressing elements ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119487 | PIPE CONNECTOR - A connector for pipes which are used for transportation of powder, grain, gas and fluids is designed such that pipes with a moderate angular misalignment can be connected without bending of the pipes, and without loss of sealing capacity, and comprises a first hub ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119488 | SEAL BETWEEN PIPE SECTIONS - A pipe joint comprises a pin having a male screw-threaded portion and a box having a complementary screw-threaded portion. The threaded portions of the pin and box inter-engage along the greater part of the axial length of the threaded portions, the male thread extending to a male stop shoulder adjacent a complementary stop shoulder on the other portion. The pin further comprises a radial surface adjacent a corresponding radial surface on the complementary stop shoulder of the box, a curved sealing surface of the radial surface on the pin sealingly engaging a corresponding curved sealing surface on the corresponding radial surface on the complementary stop shoulder. Each of the curved sealing surfaces is so shaped to lie on an arc of a separate ellipse. The parameters of the ellipses are carefully chosen to maximize the strength and robustness of the seal. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119489 | TIGHTLY THREADED JOINT FOR OIL FIELD PIPES - The invention relates to building and operating vertical, controlled, directional and horizontal holes of oil and gas fields with difficult operating conditions, and can be used for process casing pipes. The inventive tightly threaded joint for oil field pipes comprises male and female pipes with a conical thread and stop and sealing surfaces. The stop surfaces are brought into contact by the end surface of the male pipe and the mating end surface of the female pipe. The conical thread configuration has a negative angle along a bearing face. The height of thread of the male pipe is less than the height of thread of the female pipe. The end surfaces are designed so that the area thereof is equal to or greater than 60% of the pipe body. The invention makes it possible to increase the operational reliability and effectiveness of the tight joint and to minimize ecological risks. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119490 | Marine Riser Assembly - A marine riser assembly having a first tubular member having an external surface with a plurality of first axially spaced formations, a second tubular member having an external surface with a plurality of second axially spaced formations thereon, a segmented ring in surrounding relationship to the first and second tubular members, the segmented ring having an inner surface with a plurality of formations engageable with the formations on the first and second tubular members, the engageable formations serving to urge the first and second tubular members toward each other when the segmented ring is subjected to radially inwardly directed compressive forces, a sleeve in surrounding relationship to force the engageable formations together and a seal assembly for sealing against external and internal pressure. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119491 | Hollow Fiber Connection - A hollow fiber connection for the radial sealing connection between a hollow fiber and a connection element and/or between the hollow fiber and a housing, particularly for a device for field flux fractionating. Here, the hollow fiber is arranged in a housing connection of the housing. A sealing of the hollow fiber in reference to the connection element and/or the housing as well as in reference to the environment may be yielded according to the invention such that an annular element and a connection element are coupled via a connection part to the housing and/or the hollow fiber and that the hollow fiber connection achieves a sealing via a section between the hollow fiber and the connection element, which is created by an axial displacement of the annular element in reference to the connection element. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119492 | Engine-Operated Device for Generating Electricity and a Method for Such - The invention concerns an engine-operated device for generating electricity using an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine drives a generator to generate electricity. The exhaust-gas flow of the internal combustion engine is at least partially fed to a turbo generator, in which electricity is also generated. The thermal energy contained in the exhaust-gas flow of the internal combustion engine and/or the turbo generator is utilized for additional generation of electricity and/or utilized as process heat. (Figure) | 2012-05-17 |
20120119493 | Electrical Power Generating System - An electrical system for generating electrical energy from the wave motion in a body of water includes a lower tower disposed in a body in a body of water and an adjustable upper portion rising upwardly above the surface of the body of water. A rotateable fuselage includes a floating base fixed to the upper portion of the tower and rotateable about a vertical axis for facing into the wind. A downwardly extending arm is fastened to the fuselage and moves back and forth in response to wave motion. The system also includes a mechanism for raising and lowering the fuselage to accommodate tidal changes. In addition, the forward and backward motion of the downwardly projecting arm rotates a pair of generators for generating electrical energy and transmitting it to a land station. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119494 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HARVESTING ENERGY FROM OCEAN WAVES - A method and device for generating electric power from ocean waves is described. The device includes at least one magnetostrictive element and at least one buoy. When the buoy is deployed in a body of liquid subject to wave motion, the buoy remains partially submerged during normal wave motion. The buoy is coupled to the magnetostrictive element to continuously exert a varying force on the magnetostrictive element during the normal wave motion. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119495 | WIND FARM, WIND POWER PLANT IN A WIND FARM AND OPERATING CONTROL FOR THIS PURPOSE - Wind farm and method of controlling operation of a wind farm. The wind farm including a plurality of wind power plants, each equipped in a same manner with a pivoted rotor structure and a control device for controlling the operation of the individual wind power plants. The control device is structured and arranged to synchronize the rotary motions of the rotor structures of at least some of the plurality of wind power plants. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119496 | Wind Turbine Having A Device For Minimizing Loads - A wind turbine comprising a tower, an energy conversion unit arranged on the tower, a rotor, which is connected to the energy conversion unit and has two rotor blades fastened to a hub, a measuring system arranged in the hub for measuring the mechanical deformation of the hub, and an individual blade controller for setting the blade pitch angle of the rotor blades. The measuring system is designed to detect the distance between two defined locations opposite each other in the hub, and the individual blade controller is designed to set the blade pitch angle of both rotor blades, on the basis of the distance measured between the defined locations or the distance change measured between the defined locations, in such a way that a minimum rotor pitch torque M | 2012-05-17 |
20120119497 | Starting Device for Engines - An electromagnetic switch unit comprises a solenoid device that pushes out a pinion gear to a ring gear side of an engine, and an electromagnetic switch that opens and closes a main point of contact of a motor circuit. The solenoid device and the electromagnetic switch are arranged in series in an axial direction, while a magnetic plate that forms a part of magnetic circuit between a first coil used for the solenoid device and a second coil used for the electromagnetic switch is shared by the solenoid device and the electromagnetic switch. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119498 | WIND POWER GENERATION DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to a wind power generation device for electronic equipment comprising at least a heat dissipation module, a wind power generation module, and at least a reception module. The heat dissipation module includes a heat dissipation device with a plurality of heat dissipating fins, and a first fan butted with one side of the heat dissipation device. Butted with the other side of the heat dissipation device in opposition to the first fan, the wind power generation module is driven to operate, generate electricity, and produce a power signal under the propulsion of the fluid generated by the first fan. The reception module is electrically interconnected with the wind power generation module and receives the power signal. The present invention's combination of a heat dissipation module, a wind power generation module, and a reception module effectively saves energy by utilizing or recycling the fluid generated by the first fan, converting the fluid into usable energy (such as power supply), and supplying the energy to the reception module for use or storage. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119499 | Hydroelectric Power Generating Equipment - Disclosed is hydroelectric power generating equipment wherein, since the equipment is employed in a mode in which all water turbine vanes are concurrently immersed, the immersed volume of a water turbine as a whole is greatly increased, and a considerable portion of the weight of the actual water turbine and the weight of a generator that is connected to the water turbine can be borne by the total amount of buoyancy acting on the water turbine vanes. This makes it possible to reduce the weight of and space taken up by the support structure section of the water turbine and generator, thereby making it possible to effectively reduce the space and construction costs involved in installing the hydroelectric power generating equipment. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119500 | Turbine System and Method - Some embodiments of a turbine system described herein provide a turbine that rotates in response to off-axis fluid flow, such as water flowing in a generally horizontal direction that is generally perpendicular to a vertical axis of rotation. The rotation of the turbine can drive a generator to output electrical energy. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119501 | System and Method for Fluid Flow Power Generation - A system and method for fluid flow power generation is described which can provide a low cost and efficient means to generate electricity from fluid flow. The system comprises a flexible membrane belt which is mounted upon two moveable able cylindrical elements linked to a power generation means. The system comprises a support structure which can be placed in a river or stream such that the rotating cylinders are maintained above the fluid flow and wherein the lower moving part of the membrane makes contact with the moving fluid. The membrane comprises an array of pockets which project into the moving fluid and which are dragged along by the moving fluid thereby causing the moving membrane to rotate the cylinders. One or both cylinders are coupled to a hydraulic and or mechanical means for power generation. The system supports may comprise a system of floats which serve to maintain the membrane at the optimum level in the moving fluid as the water level of the river or stream changes. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides a self-contained power generation system for marine vessels as well as the basis for a new offshore tidal power generation system. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119502 | VERTICAL WIND POWER GENERATOR WITH AUTOMATICALLY UNSTRETCHABLE BLADES - A vertical wind power generator with automatically unstretchable blades is disclosed. The vertical wind power generator includes a generator, a linkage mechanism, a lifting type blade assembly, a resistance type blade assembly and a drive unit. The drive unit provides power for driving the linkage mechanism. The drive unit has an output shaft movable between a first position and a second position. When the output shaft is moved to the first position, the linkage mechanism is driven to move the resistance type blades to a stretched position. When the output shaft is moved to the second position, the linkage mechanism is driven to move the resistance type blades to an unstretched position. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119503 | Submerged energy storage - A submerged energy storage system and method incorporates a pump having a helix screw coupled with a storage tank on the sea floor and motive means, such as wind driven impellers or wave motion produced by sliding buoys or driving the screw of the pump. | 2012-05-17 |
20120119504 | WIND ENERGY INSTALLATION - The invention relates to the field of wind energy. The wind energy installation comprises at least one energy module ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120119505 | Transformer for Wind Power Station and/or Wind Power Generating Facilities Installed with Transformer for Wind Power Station - The transformer comprises a transformer body and natural convection cooling type radiators for release of heat of the transformer body. The transformer body is accommodated in a wind power generating facility, and air outside the wind power generating facility comes into contact with the natural convection cooling type radiators to cool the same. | 2012-05-17 |