20th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120117802 | ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR - An electrical conductor, e.g., a terminal pin, includes a conductor body, a first layer at least partially applied to the conductor body, and a second layer at least partially applied to the first layer, the material of the second layer containing thiol, and the material of the first layer containing nickel. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117803 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IMPELLER - There is provided a method for manufacturing an impeller, in which a brazing layer having a necessary thickness can be secured easily while the waste of a brazing filler metal is eliminated. The present invention includes a step X of producing a disc | 2012-05-17 |
20120117804 | BOARD-SHAPED HEAT DISSIPATING METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A board-shaped heat dissipating device includes a board body having a plane face with a recess formed thereon, a heat conducting element fitted in the recess, at least one groove formed on any one of the board body and the heat conducting element, and at least one heat pipe pressed into the groove to flush with an open side of the groove. After the heat pipe is pressed into the groove and the heat conducting element is firmly fitted in the recess, portions of the heat conducting element that are higher than the plane face are removed through a cut operation, so that the heat conducting element is flush with the plane face of the board body to reduce the space occupied by the heat dissipating device. With the above arrangements, the problem of thermal resistance can be avoided and upgraded overall heat dissipation efficiency can be achieved. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117805 | POWER STEERING CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacture of a power assisted steering control valve; said control valve including a pinion shaft, an input shaft and a torsion bar; said method including the steps of: (f) receiving into clamping fixtures of an assembly machine a pre-assembled loose assembly of said pinion shaft, said input shaft and said torsion bar, (g) establishing and recording a predefined rotation clearance between a shoulder of said pinion shaft and an end of said input shaft, (h) rotating said input shaft in opposing directions between rotation limiting stops ≦o as to establish a midpoint of rotation of said input shaft relative to said pinion shaft, (i) pressing a first end of said torsion bar into said input shaft to form a locked together assembly of said input shaft and said torsion bar, (J) axially advancing said assembly of said input shaft and said torsion bar into said pinion shaft so as to press a second end of said torsion bar into a locked together assembly with said pinion shaft. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117806 | ROLLING FORMING METHOD OF WHEEL DISC - The invention provides a rolling forming method of wheel disc, which comprises the following steps: (1) Baiting a circular blank; (2) placing the circular blank in a cavity of a rolling explorator and adopting at least two rolling wheels symmetrically arranged along the circumferential direction of the rolling explorator to perform planar synchronous staggered rolling on the circular blank in the cavity of the rolling explorator; (3) performing trimming and sizing; and (4) stretch forming. The rolling forming method of wheel disc of this invention can precisely form various geometric sections with gradual deformation. The formed product has a uniform mass in the axial direction and the circumferential direction, and has a high dynamic balance precision. The invention can make the blank deform precisely, enhance the production efficiency, and reduce the cost, therefore the invention has good application and popularization prospect. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117807 | ULTRASONIC PIERCING NEEDLE - A puncture needle capable of clear imaging even if an angle to the irradiation direction of a detection wave is small. According to one embodiment, a ultrasonic puncture needle that conducts puncturing while observing a puncturing condition by means of a ultrasonic image is formed with an edge at the tip end of a puncture needle body, and formed at a specified position of the puncture needle body with at least one corner cube mirror formed by a triangular pyramid recess. Since a ultrasonic wave oscillated from the ultrasonic probe is reflected off the corner cube mirror to be returned to the ultrasonic probe, the reflected wave progresses in the same direction as the incident direction of the ultrasonic wave to be positively returned to the probe even when an angle formed by the irradiation route of a ultrasonic wave and the axis of the puncture needle is small. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117808 | UTENSIL HAVING AN INTEGRATED HEAT TRANSFER RESERVOIR - The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of a utensil, such as a spoon, having an integrated heat transfer reservoir that can facilitate transfer of heat from or to an external environment, such as a liquid (e.g., soup, hot cocoa), to cool or warm the temperature of that external environment. The utensil can include a handle and a head. The head can be coupled to the handle. The head comprises a heat transfer reservoir. A top piece of the head and a bottom piece of the head can be configured to mate together to define a void within the head. The void has a volume and at least a portion of the volume of the void can be filled with a heat transfer material configured to absorb and store heat. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117809 | CHAINSAW ARRANGEMENT - A chainsaw ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120117810 | ROTARY POSITION TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY WHICH COMPENSATES FOR RADIAL PLAY - A rotary position transducer assembly for a rotary connection on a work machine, between a first rotary element and a second rotary element, includes a rotary position transducer and a roll-off element coupled to the rotary position transducer, configured to roll off on the circumferential area on the first rotary element. The rotary position transducer detects a rotational movement about a first rotational axis of the roll-off element. The rotary position transducer assembly further includes a bearing securing the roll-off element to the second rotary element such that the roll-off element can be translationally adjusted to vary a distance between the roll-off element and the first rotary element. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117811 | HOLDING MECHANISM FOR USE WITH AN OPHTHALMIC TRACER, AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an ophthalmic holding mechanism for holding an eyeglass frame. The holding mechanism includes a base, a clamping mechanism configured for releaseably securing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame, and an actuator operatively associated with the clamping mechanism for causing linear and rotational movement thereof. The clamping mechanism is moveably coupled to the base for linear and rotational movement about an axis of rotation relative to the base, wherein the clamping mechanism is rotatable about first and second spaced pivot points. The present invention also relates to a method of tracing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117812 | LIGHTWEIGHT WHEEL CLAMP FOR VEHICLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A lightweight wheel clamp assembly is provided for attaching to a vehicle wheel for performing a wheel alignment on the vehicle. The assembly comprises a first bracket for engaging the vehicle wheel; a second bracket for engaging the vehicle wheel; a handle rotatably mounted to the second bracket; and a rod having a threaded portion and an attachment portion near a first end of the rod. The first bracket is attachable to the attachment portion of the rod, and the handle is threaded to engage the threaded portion of the rod, such that when a user grasps and rotates the handle, a distance between the first and second brackets can be adjusted to rigidly attach the wheel clamp assembly to the vehicle wheel. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117813 | Enclosure Alignment System - A pipe alignment device and method is provided for locating and identifying the receiving end of pipe or conduit wherein the invention allows an individual to pinpoint the destination of any pipe or round chase from its origin. This process eliminates the need for multiple measurements to recreate the parameters of the origin at the destination. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117814 | PAPER SIZE DETECTING MECHANISM AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS PROVIDED THEREWITH - A detecting member | 2012-05-17 |
20120117815 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE CONVERSION OF BIOMASS TO BIOFUEL - Embodiments presented herein describe an apparatus and method to control the conversion of carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources, into a high performance solid fuel. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a process having a control system that enables the system to produce a fuel of uniform quality, even with a change in biomass supply. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117816 | WATER-CONTAINING SOLID FUEL DRYING APPARATUS AND DRYING METHOD - A water-containing solid fuel drying apparatus that can efficiently dry with low energy consumption by effectively utilizing sensible heat and latent heat of a heating medium for drying, etc. is provided. A drying apparatus ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120117817 | Shoes with Replaceable Cushions and Soles - A show with a replaceable cushion and sole is provided. A user may change the cushioning and soles of a pair of shoes without buying an entirely new pair of shoes. A replaceable sole and cushion for a shoe is provided which may be easily attached and removed. It may also use a hook and loop fastening material (e.g. Velcro) and various tab connections for further securing the replaceable sole in place. When a user changes the sole, the user also changes the cushioning of the shoe that has worn out. The new, replaceable cushioning and sole preclude the user having to buy a new pair of shoes. Instead, the user only buys new replaceable cushioning and soles. They may also include a finger loop for easy removal and attachment. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117818 | ORTHOTIC INSERT FOR DECREASED FOREFOOT LOADING - The present teachings provide orthotic inserts, methods of employing the same, and footwear comprising the same, for decreased forefoot loading. The insert can be configured to-fit in a footware such as a surgical boot or other footwear. The inserts are useful in any application in which decreased forefoot loading is desirable. The insert can be used as an adjunct in the healing of and pain relief from various medical conditions relating to the forefoot. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117819 | Releasable fastening system for footwear - A releasable fastening system for footwear features a plurality of fastening clips. Each fastening clip includes an elongate, longitudinally elastic strap and a pair of opposing hooks secured to respective ends of the strap. The opposing hooks of each slip releasably engage a respective pair of positionally corresponding eyelets on opposing flaps of the footwear. This secures the clip to the footwear to extend across the tongue. Each clip is releasably connected to an opposing pair of positionally corresponding eyelets and thereby secured to the footwear to pull the flaps together and tighten the footwear. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117820 | RELEASABLE FASTENER SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR - A releasable fastening system for footwear features a plurality of fastening clips. Each fastening clip includes an elongate, longitudinally elastic strap and a pair of opposing hooks secured to respective ends of the strap. The opposing hooks of each slip releasably engage a respective pair of positionally corresponding eyelets on opposing flaps of the footwear. This secures the clip to the footwear to extend across the tongue. Each clip is releasably connected to an opposing pair of positionally corresponding eyelets and thereby secured to the footwear to pull the flaps together and tighten the footwear. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117821 | Single Pull and Double Pull Fit Adjustment Systems for Shoes - Systems for securing shoes to the feet utilizing a one pull fit adjustment set of straps. The embodiments each utilize a number of straps, some fixed and some variable in length, positioned at select points across and around the top and sides of the shoe. At least one strap in the system provides an adjustable length whereby all straps may be drawn together to create a fit that tightens the shoe, preferably in both a horizontal and a vertical direction across the profile of the shoe. The systems use a variety of strong, but lightweight, nylon buckles, strips, anchor loops, and combinations thereof to permit the attachment and motion of the adjustment straps over the top and sides of the shoe. Three-point, as well as two-point attachment embodiments, most with a one pull adjustment are described. The systems are preferably on the medial side of the shoe. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117822 | Articles And Method Of Manufacture Of Articles - Various articles, such as footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, watchbands, and the like, and methods of forming those articles are presented. The articles are generally formed, in whole or in part, using rapid manufacturing techniques, such as laser sintering, stereolithography, solid deposition modeling, and the like. The use of rapid manufacturing allows for relatively economical and time efficient manufacture of customized articles. Portions of the articles may be manufactured using rapid manufacturing and those portions may be joined with portions formed using conventional, non-rapid manufacturing techniques. The methods may also include performing a scan of an appropriate body part of a user, such as a foot, in order to create a customized article of footwear for the user. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117823 | Composite Element With A Polymer Connecting Layer - A composite element includes a base or textile layer, a thermoplastic polymer material, a thread, and a cover layer. The base layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The polymer material is separate from the base layer, extends into the base layer, and is at least partially located at the first surface. The thread has a section lying adjacent to the first surface layer and substantially parallel to the first surface throughout a distance of at least five centimeters, and the thread is bonded to the base layer with the polymer material. The cover layer is located adjacent to the first surface and bonded to the base layer with the polymer material, and the section of the thread is located between the cover layer and the base layer. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117824 | DUAL IMPACT ABSORBING SHOE HAVING EASILY REPLACEABLE HEEL - A main object of the present invention is to enable anyone to replace a worn out or damaged heel simply by pulling out the heel and inserting a new heel without using a separate adhesive or work piece and a fastening element during replacement of the heel. Another object of the present invention is to securely hold a replaced heel and restrict the heel in horizontal, vertical and back-and-forth directions while in use to prevent separation and disengagement, thereby improving usability. Still another object of the present invention is to reduce shoe repair costs once a heel of the shoe is replaced and resolve any inconvenience and trouble involved in requesting repair by a shoe repair expert, thereby motivating customers to purchase shoes, as well as to increase the life of those shoes, thereby improving the economic value and be environmentally friendly. In particular, the present invention is adapted to running shoes since the heel has an airbag inserted therein and can absorb dual impact thereby enhancing the function of the shoes. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117825 | Articles And Methods Of Manufacture Of Articles - Various articles, such as footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, watchbands, and the like, and methods of forming those articles are presented. The articles are generally formed, in whole or in part, using rapid manufacturing techniques, such as laser sintering, stereolithography, solid deposition modeling, and the like. The use of rapid manufacturing allows for relatively economical and time efficient manufacture of customized articles. The articles may include one or more reinforcements configured to provide added durability to various regions of the articles. In addition, the articles may be formed from two or more materials in a single rapid manufacturing process. The rapid manufacturing additive fabrication technique may also include using of varying intensities of the laser to fuse material to form the articles. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117826 | Articles And Methods Of Manufacture Of Articles - Various articles, such as footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, watchbands, and the like, and methods of forming those articles are presented. The articles are generally formed, in whole or in part, using rapid manufacturing techniques, such as laser sintering, stereolithography, solid deposition modeling, and the like. The use of rapid manufacturing allows for relatively economical and time efficient manufacture of customized articles. The articles may include one or more reinforcements configured to provide added durability to various regions of the articles. In addition, the articles may be formed from two or more materials in a single rapid manufacturing process. The rapid manufacturing additive fabrication technique may also include using of varying intensities of the laser to fuse material to form the articles. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117827 | Snowshoe with forward frame support - A snowshoe with binding suspended by tension straps secured to a frame is assembled from a generally U-shaped nose, and an aft section which can be a midsection and a tail. In one embodiment the nose has sufficient strength to resist inward pulling under tension to suspend the binding resiliently, without significant strength contribution from aft portions of the frame. The aft portion of the snowshoe includes traction elements, i.e. rows of teeth, positioned to engage into snow and ice. An important aspect of the invention is that the nose and aft sections are non-integral and very dissimilar in cross section, in a suspended-binding snowshoe. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117828 | SOLE FOR A GOLF SHOE - An outer sole for a golf shoe includes a plurality of cleats distributed along a forefoot area and a heel area. The cleats are integrated with the outer sole and extend from a surface of the outer sole that faces away from the shoe. The plurality of cleats includes at least a larger sized set of cleats and a smaller sized set of cleats. Such outer sole for a golf shoe gives good traction on the golf course but is also useable as a casual shoe off the golf course. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117829 | SKI BOOT ACCESSORY - A ski boot accessory includes a multi-piece body adaptable to mate with the sole of a range of sizes of ski boots via an adjustment mechanism, wherein the bottom surface of the multi-piece body provides a walking surface including a first sloping surface located at a heel portion of the walking surface and a second sloping surface located at a toe portion of the walking surface. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117830 | STRUCTURE OF A HIGH-HEELED SHOE - A structure of a high-heeled shoe of which the heel is designed to be not in a neither a tiny style nor a block style, but the structure has at least a surface which presents a particular shape, the particular shape can be selected at ones will from the groups including letters, numbers, helical shape or figures of some marks etc. The shape can allow designing in pursuance of requirement of customers (namely a mode of customized designing), therefore character of a user can be manifested, and a mark of a company can also be manifested. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117831 | Snow removal system for artificial turf and other fragile surfaces - A snow removal system for artificial turf and other fragile surfaces is disclosed. The present invention comprises a tubular metallic pipe or sleeve of a length sufficient to cover the entire blade on a snowplow, having flared or curved-up end components, a channel in which the snowplow blade can be placed, and relatively large-surface-area “footies” to disperse the weight of the snowplow blade and system. The footies can have flared or curved-up edges so that they can glide over the artificial turf surface instead of digging in or otherwise damaging the surface. In other embodiments, the system is used without footies. A means of attaching the device to various snowplows is described as is a recommended method of using the system to remove snow from a surface. It is to be understood that the system can be used on other, relatively fragile surfaces in addition to artificial turf. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117832 | Snow Groomer and Relative Control Method - A snow groomer has a first and second track; an internal combustion engine; a plurality of working devices; a user interface; a power transmission; a first computing block for determining a total power demand of the working devices; and a second computing block for determining a work point in a characteristic graph of the internal combustion engine as a function of total power demand and the fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117833 | Method and means for converting a blade attachment of an off-road vehicle to a quick-attach blade - A quick-attach mechanism is provided for attachment to the forward end of push tubes which are secured to an off-road vehicle to enable a plow blade or other implement to be quickly attached to the forward ends of the push tubes. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117834 | ILLUMINATED POWERED DEVICES SUCH AS CARDS AND METHODS OF USE - Compact powered devices are provided. The powered devices include a substrate, a battery, an activation element and an output device in electrical or optical communication. The compact powered device can be a card that, when subjected to an outside influence or stimulus, displays a message or illumination. The illumination can be circumscribed within a graphical design of the card. The card can be a gift card, a loyalty card, a novelty card, a financial card, an identification card or a smart card. The output device can be a light guide film that distributes light from an illumination device such as an LED which, when activated, illuminates a side of the light guide film. The output device is configured to display a number, a graphic, a logo, or another pattern or message in response to the stimulus. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117835 | SAND-FLOWING PICTURE DEVICE - A sand-flowing picture device includes a transparent, flat and sealed container, a fluid, first sand particulates with a specific gravity higher than the fluid and second sand particulates with a specific gravity lower than the fluid. The second sand particulates with a predetermined quantity fewer than the first sand particulates so as to provide slots which the first sand particulates can pass through gradually downwardly when the first sand particulates fall on and along a layer formed by the second sand particulates that rise upon inversion of the container in a vertical position. The container is substantially bubble-free. Therefore, the device can show a sand picture of dynamic variation and form a new and different decorative pattern. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117836 | Short-Term Memory Aid Book with Sight, Sound and Scent - A photo album kit specifically tailored to assist friends and loved ones in helping those suffering from short-term memory loss. The device allows a friend or loved one to collect photographs, audio, scents and textures for review with the affected individual. The device includes an audio playback means, allowing specific audio to be played with a given picture or page. Further, the device includes a means for affixing scented fabrics and textures to allow the patient exposure to familiar smells and feelings in order to rekindle a memory. The kit may have pages specifically formatted for genealogy or bibliographies, to assist the patient's recollection of the names and relations of loved ones. The present invention also includes a method of using an album with photos, sounds and scents to facilitate the recovery of those with short-term memory loss. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117837 | DEVICE HAVING A BAND-SHAPED INFORMATION CARRIER - The invention relates to a device, in particular a garden device, having a band-shaped carrier that comprises an operating manual or other information that is provided as a multi-layer roll in the resting position. According to the invention, a hollow chamber is integrated in the device housing as a carrier support for the wound carrier and/or a self-winding film is used as a carrier. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117838 | Portable Message Panel System - A portable message panel system is provided, comprising at least one message panel, wherein each panel includes a coilable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material covers selected portions of the frame member to form the panel, the fabric material held taut within the frame member when assuming the unfolded orientation of the frame member, so that the fabric material extends in a flat planar configuration when the frame member is in its unfolded orientation. A message is located on the fabric material and comprises one or more alphanumeric characters, symbols, or icons. Fasteners on each panel enable more complex, multi-panel messages to be formed as needed. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117839 | PICTURE-EXHIBITING DEVICE WITH AUDIO SYSTEM - A picture-exhibiting device with an audio system which can be used to demonstrate paintings or photos. The picture-exhibiting device with an audio system includes a frame, a picture fixed on the frame, an electret speaker positioned on the backside of the picture, a fixer disposed at a back side of the picture, a back frame fixed on the frame, a cover covering part of the back frame and the electret speaker, a post amplifier coupling the electret speaker, and an audio signal provider coupling the post amplifier. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117840 | HIGH CAPACITY FIREARM MAGAZINE FEED MECHANISM - A device for modifying an existing high capacity magazine to reduce the friction between the bolt and the cartridges and assure more reliable feeding, by biasing the cartridge into the feed position in a manner independent of the magazine's primary spring pressure. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117841 | TRIGGER FIT ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - An trigger assembly with an improved trigger fit adjustment apparatus located within a 1911 pistol fire control mechanism. The trigger assembly has a trigger bow and a trigger shoe. The trigger shoe is connected to a forward end of the trigger bow. The trigger shoe has a pair of substantially parallel sides, a lower end connecting each of the pair of substantially parallel sides, and a raised pad extending from a top surface. The raised pad has an upper end that is substantially parallel to the lower end. The upper end of the raised pad is vertically spaced from the top surface. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117842 | TRIGGER MECHANISM OF A REPEATING RIFLE - The present invention relates to a trigger mechanism of a repeating rifle, comprising a sear nose ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120117843 | INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR FIREARM WITH SLIDING STOCK - A handle assembly and combined interface system for use with a semi-automatic firearm to facilitate controlled bump firing methods. The handle assembly includes a finger rest for the user's trigger finger. The interface system is attached to a receiver of the firearm, and is slideably disposed in the handle assembly for reciprocation. In use, the user pushes a firing unit portion forward with an opposite hand so that its trigger collides with the user's finger, thus stimulating a round of ammunition. Recoil forces the firing unit rearwardly so that the trigger separates from the finger. The user then applies another forward activation force that urges the firing unit forwardly again to repeat the cycle for as long as the user chooses. A lock can be selectively engaged to restrict longitudinal movement of the firearm relative to the handle, thereby returning the firearm to normal semi-automatic functionality. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117844 | Hand Grip for Forearm Stock of Rifles, Muzzleloaders, and Crossbows - The invention includes a secondary grip for a rifle or for another shoulder firearm, such as a muzzleloader. This secondary grip is permanently or temporarily attached or affixed to the firearm to improve stability or control when aiming the firearm. Some embodiments disclose a stacked back secondary grip that attaches in vertical alignment with the barrel. Alternate embodiments disclose a secondary grip at a 90 degree angle. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117845 | TWO PIECE UPPER RECEIVER FOR FIREARMS - A two piece upper receiver for a firearm including a first piece having a front end, a rear end, a top, and a bottom, the first piece constructed to operatively carry a bolt carrier and bolt, and to have a barrel coupled to the front end. The bottom is constructed to have a lower receiver coupled thereto. The first piece includes a backbone extending along the top between the front end and the rear end, the backbone having upwardly directed indexing surfaces. A second piece overlies the backbone and includes mating surfaces engaging the indexing surfaces, aligning the second piece with the first piece. A receiving structure is opposite the mating surfaces for receiving accessory devices mounted thereon. Fasteners fixedly attach the second piece to the first piece to form a complete upper receiver. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117846 | Firearm Throat and Rifling Method - A firearm with a barrel that uses an ammunition discharge chamber that includes improved throat located between the chamber's free bore and the rifle bore. The improved throat includes a relatively short, inward aligned first tapered step, an intermediate elongated cylindrical body, and a longer, inward aligned second tapered step. Formed on the inside surfaces of the first tapered step, the elongated body and the second tapered step are rifling grooves and lands that gradually their depths and heights from rear to front direction. The two tapered beveled steps are aligned inward between 1.0 to 1.5 degrees. Using a short first tapered step, an elongated cylindrical body with straight sidewalls, a longer second tapered step with continuous grooves and lands that begin gradually in depth and height from rear to front directions, chamber pressure is reduced thereby enabling more gun powder to be used and bullet misalignment in the rifle bore is reduced. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117847 | SHROUD FOR A FIREARM AND A METHOD OF CONFIGURING THE SAME - A shroud is provided ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120117848 | Electronic sight for firearm, and method of operating same - A firearm sight receives information regarding a factor, and then automatically adjusts the relative positions of a digital reticle and an image on a viewing section to compensate for the influence of the factor on a projectile trajectory. A different feature involves automatically adjusting a characteristic of the reticle based on the image. Another feature involves automatically adjusting the digital image to distinguish a portion thereof aligned with the reticle from an adjacent portion thereof. Yet another feature involves causing the firearm sight to generate an audible sound. Still another feature involves presenting information on the viewing section which represents the position of the firearm sight on the surface of the earth. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117849 | MAGNETIC BORESIGHTER - A rifle boresighter having a front adapted to face a rifle user after the boresighter has been attached to a rifle and a rear adapted to face away from the user after the boresighter has been attached to a rifle. The boresighter includes a post defining a receptacle that retains a magnet and a tubular housing having a front and a rear coincident to the front and rear of the boresighter and being supported by the post. A collimating lens is supported at the front of the tubular housing, a reticle supported in the tubular housing and a light window in the rear of the tubular housing. Also, the tubular housing is supported by the post approximately midway between it front and its rear, thereby providing a balanced load to the magnet. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117850 | FISHING BOAT AND METHOD FOR CATCHING FISH - The present invention relates to a multi-hull fishing boat having a bow, a stern opposite the bow and a bottom. The boat includes a pair of spaced-apart pontoons operatively connected together. The boat includes a first gate near the bow of the boat configured to selectively extend across the space between the pair of pontoons. The boat includes a second gate near the stern of the boat configured to selectively extend across the space between the pair of pontoons. The boat includes a third gate configured to selectively extend across the space between the pair of pontoons by the bottom of the boat. The first gate, the second gate, the third gate and the pair of pontoons form an enclosure for trapping fish. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117851 | Fishing Jig - The present invention relates to a jig used for fishing comprising: a jig head, a jig body, and a tail. Head weights are located in the jig head and the jig head has a chisel end. The jig body is wrapped around the shank of the hook. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117852 | Repeating Animal Capture and Containment System Having Removable Trapping Devices - A repeating animal capture and containment system includes a housing defined by a set of peripheral walls. An opening is formed in one of the peripheral walls and a removable, ramped trapping device is removably mounted within the housing and aligned with the opening in the peripheral wall. The ramped trapping device allows an animal, such as a rodent, to enter into the housing yet prevents the captured animal from exiting the housing. The housing is sized to include a containment area that communicates with the trapping device by a passageway. The containment area provides a living space for the captured animal until it can be set free. The removability of the ramped trapping device allows the device to be removed for cleaning and maintenance as needed. The system further includes features that prevent lateral and/or vertical displacement of the ramped trapping device. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117853 | ANIMAL TRAP - A humane repeating animal trap having multiple points of entry hides the contents of the trap from view while permitting selective viewing of the contents without opening the trap and indicators signaling not only the presence of animals within the trap, but also which of multiple points of entry were used by the animals to enter the trap. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117854 | Suction Mounted Insect Eradicator - This device consists of a portable frame of non-conductive material that has a plurality of separate grids of conductive material. The grid is broken into two or three separate pieces depending on the model. The first piece is the positive electric potential, the second is the negative electric potential and the third, (if used) is the grounded safety shield. The apparatus attaches to a surface, such as a window, mirror, wall, etc, via devices that connect to the frame such as: suction cups, hooks, dowels, etc. Power the electric grid is provided using either 110VAC or batteries. A removable tray is located at the base of the grid to catch dead insects for convenient disposal. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117855 | Jug-a-bug - A roach trap known as the Jug-A-Bug | 2012-05-17 |
20120117856 | Pest Control System - A system for controlling pests such as bed bugs includes a channel configured to substantially surround a protected area. The channel includes an interior surface and an exterior surface. Powder is disposed on the interior surface, and a seal is disposed on the exterior surface. Seal | 2012-05-17 |
20120117857 | HEAT-SHRINKABLE PROTECTION BARRIERE - A protection barrier for a half-buried or buried object includes a sheet of longitudinal plastic material, the transversal dimension of which is unstable upon heating, the sheet including at least one root-repellent agent and/or insecticide agent so as to form a material barrier against roots and/or insects either living or moving in the ground. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117858 | MOSQUITO TRAPPING EQUIPMENT UTILIZING HER HABIT AND GRAVITATIONAL FORCE - The invented equipment attracts mosquitoes in long distance by carbon dioxide which is created by combustion of kerosene and in short distance by temperature of a landing wall which is warmed up by exhaust gas of the combustion, utilizes not only intake air flow and habit of the mosquitoes to bite but also gravitational force, then effectively and economically traps the mosquitoes which land on the mosquito landing wall. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117859 | Ashless Controlled Release Gels for Fuels - The present invention relates to a control release gel for delivery of additives to fuels where the gel compositions are free of ash producing components, or are substantially free of ash producing components, such that the gel compositions of the present invention do not supply any ash to the fuel compositions with which they are used. Further, the invention provides for the use of such compositions in the operation of an internal combustion engine. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117860 | Two-Stage Reactor and Process for Conversion of Solid Biomass Material - A two-stage reactor is disclosed for the conversion of solid particulate biomass material. The reactor is designed to maximize conversion of the solid biomass material, while limiting excess cracking of primary reaction products. The two-stage reactor comprises a first stage reactor, in which solid biomass material is thermally pyrolyzed to primary reaction products. The primary reaction products are catalytically converted in a second stage reactor. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117861 | Fuel Additives for Enhanced Lubricity and Anti-Corrosion Properties - The reaction product resulting from the chemical reaction of an alkyl phenol with an acid or an anhydride selected from the group consisting of a saturated dicarboxylic acid, an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid, an anhydride of a saturated dicarboxylic acid, an anhydride of an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid, and combinations thereof, has been discovered to improve the properties of various fluids. In a non-limiting example, the reaction products may have an acid number from about 0 to about 50 that may improve the lubricity and/or corrosion of fuels and lubricants, such as hydrocarbon fuels and lubricants, when added thereto. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117862 | Dual Phase Catalysts System for Mixed Olefin Hydrations - Processes for producing mixed alcohols from mixed olefins and the catalyst systems for making such alcohols are provided. Additionally, processes for producing fuel compositions having mixed alcohols prepared from mixed olefins are also provided as embodiments of the present invention. The catalyst systems include a dual phase catalyst system that includes a water soluble acid catalyst and a solid acid catalyst. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117863 | CERIUM CONTAINING NANOPARTICLES PREPARED IN NON-POLAR SOLVENT - A method of making cerium-containing metal oxide nanoparticles in non-polar solvent eliminates the need for solvent shifting steps. The direct synthesis method involves: (a) forming a reaction mixture of a source of cerous ion and a carboxylic acid, and optionally, a hydrocarbon solvent; and optionally further comprises a non-cerous metal ion; (b) heating the reaction mixture to oxidize cerous ion to ceric ion; and (c) recovering a nanoparticle of either cerium oxide or a mixed metal oxide comprising cerium. The cerium-containing oxide nanoparticles thus obtained have cubic fluorite crystal structure and a geometric diameter in the range of about 1 nanometer to about 20 nanometers. Dispersions of cerium-containing oxide nanoparticles prepared by this method can be used as a component of a fuel or lubricant additive. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117864 | METHOD FOR REPROCESSING SOLID COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OF COAL - A method for reprocessing solid combustion products includes the combustion products first being mixed with a base before the mixture obtained is sintered, wherein the sintered mixture can be washed out with an acid solution after sintering. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117865 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING TISSUE SAMPLES FROM SEEDS, AND RELATED METHODS - A seed sampling system is provided having an automated seed loading assembly including a seed bin and being operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds within the seed bin. The system also includes an automated seed sampling assembly operable to remove tissue samples from the singulated seeds, and an automated seed transport assembly operable to transfer the singulated seeds from the seed loading assembly to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly includes multiple retention members. Each of the retention members is movable relative to the seed loading assembly and to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly is operable to position one of the multiple retention members adjacent to the seed loading assembly for engaging one of the singulated seeds, while positioning another of the retention members adjacent to the seed sampling assembly for presenting another of the singulated seeds to the seed sampling assembly. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117866 | Integrated Moving and Anchoring System for Movable Agriculture Structures - A movable greenhouse and track system may include a track configured to be anchored to a first plot of farming land and a second plot of farming land. The movable greenhouse and track system may further include a greenhouse is capable of being anchored to the track and an anchoring member. The greenhouse may include a series of hoops forming an interior area; a member attached to the hoops for keeping the interior area of the greenhouse a certain temperature different than a temperature from an area exterior to the greenhouse; and a member for facilitating movement of the greenhouse along the tunnel of the track. The interior area of the greenhouse may include the first plot of farming land. After a predetermined time, the member for facilitating movement allows the greenhouse to be moved from the first plot of farming land to the second plot of farming land. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117867 | Plants with Increased Yield - A method for producing a plant with increased yield as compared to a corresponding wild type plant whereby the method comprises at least the following step: increasing or generating in a plant or a part thereof one or more activities of a polypeptide selected from the group consisting of 26S proteasome-subunit, 50S ribosomal protein L36, Autophagy-related protein, B0050-protein, Branched-chain amino acid permease, Calmodulin, carbon storage regulator, FK506-binding protein, gamma-glutamyl-gamma-aminobutyrate hydrolase, GM02LC38418-protein, Heat stress transcription factor, Mannan polymerase II complex subunit, mitochondrial precursor of Lon protease homolog, MutS protein homolog, phosphate transporter subunit, Protein EFR3, pyruvate kinase, tellurite resistance protein, Xanthine permease, and YAR047C-protein. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117868 | Sugarcane Centromere Sequences And Minichromosomes - The invention is generally related to Sugarcane mini-chromosomes and recombinant chromosomes containing Sugarcane centromere sequences. In addition, the invention provides for methods of generating Sugarcane plants transformed with these Sugarcane mini-chromosomes. Sugarcane mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform Sugarcane cells which are in turn used to generate Sugarcane plants. Methods for generating Sugarcane plants include methods for delivering the Sugarcane mini-chromosomes into Sugarcane cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating Sugarcane plants transformed with the Sugarcane mini-chromosome or recombinant chromosome. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117869 | CULTIVATION, HARVESTING AND PROCESSING OF FLOATING AQUATIC SPECIES WITH HIGH GROWTH RATES - Disclosed herein is a system of culturing and harvesting floating aquatic species with high growth rates. Also disclosed is a method of culturing and harvesting floating aquatic species using such a system. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117870 | DRY-CAST CONCRETE PLANTER BOX - A dry-cast concrete planter box including opposed front and rear walls, opposed side walls extending between the front and rear walls, a bottom side extending between the front, rear, and side walls, a top side including a rim extending around a perimeter of the top side along an upper edge of the front, rear, and side walls, and at least one interior compartment extending from the top side partially through the planter box toward the bottom side which is configured to hold soil or other planting material. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117871 | INTERLOCKING PLANTER AND PLANTER SYSTEM - An adaptable terraced planter and system having a plurality of planters, each planter comprising a plastic body configured to retain soil with hinge brackets at each end that when interlocked with a pin or rod form a hinge there between to rotatably connect the planters together, and thereby enable the attachment of said at least one of the plurality of planters to another planter in more than one selective orientation and to allow for the stacking of rows of planters in vertical or tiered rows or variants thereof that conform to a wide variety of topographies. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117872 | TreeDazzle - A pot less plant and flower growing and display system that can be placed in a tree limb crotch and other places. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117873 | SHEETS OF MATERIAL HAVING A FIRST PRINTED PATTERN ON AN UPPER SURFACE THEREOF AND A SECOND PRINTED PATTERN ON A LOWER SURFACE THEREOF - Sheets of material having a first printed pattern disposed on or visible through an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern disposed on or visible through a lower surface thereof are disclosed, as well as methods for producing same. Such sheets of material may be employed to provide a decorative cover for a floral grouping or a decorative cover for a flower pot; or to form a preformed flower pot cover for covering a flower pot; or to provide a sleeve for wrapping or covering a floral grouping or a flower pot; or to provide a ribbon material. The sheets of material of the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) may be constructed of a single layer of material or multiple layers of material. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117874 | SYSTSEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING SOLID POWDERS - A system for gasification of a solid powder is provided. The system comprises one or more conveying tanks configured to receive a solid powder and one or more solid pumps disposed downstream of and in fluid communication with the one or more respective conveying tanks. The system further comprises a gasifier disposed downstream of and in fluid communication with the one or more solid pumps. A conveyance unit and a method for conveyance and gasification of a solid powder are also presented. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117875 | PLASMA ASSISTED GASIFICATION SYSTEM WITH AGITATOR DRIVE ASSEMBLY IN REACTOR VESSEL - A controlled zone gasification reactor with an agitator drive assembly for a plasma assisted gasification reaction system is disclosed for converting fuel, such as, but not limited to, biomass, to syngas to replace petroleum based fuels used in power generation. The agitator drive assembly that prevents formation of burn channels with in the fuel. The agitator drive assembly may include a syngas separation chamber configured to produce clean syngas, thereby requiring less filtering. The syngas separation chamber may feed syngas downstream to a syngas heater in a pyrolysis reaction zone in the reactor vessel. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117876 | PLASMA ASSISTED GASIFICATION SYSTEM - A controlled zone gasification reactor for a plasma assisted gasification reaction system is disclosed for converting fuel, such as, but not limited to, biomass, to syngas to replace petroleum based fuels used in power generation. The system may be a modular system housed within a frame facilitating relatively easy transportation. The system may include a reactor vessel with distinct reaction zones that facilitate greater control and a more efficient system. The system may include a syngas heater channeling syngas collected downstream of the carbon layer support and to the pyrolysis reaction zone. The system may also include a syngas separation chamber configured to produce clean syngas, thereby requiring less filtering. The system may further include an agitator drive assembly that prevents formation of burn channels with in the fuel. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117877 | PLASMA ASSISTED GASIFICATION SYSTEM WITH INTERNAL SYNGAS HEATER - A controlled zone gasification reactor for a plasma assisted gasification reaction system is disclosed for converting fuel, such as, but not limited to, biomass, to syngas to replace petroleum based fuels used in power generation. The system may be a modular system housed within a frame facilitating relatively easy transportation. The system may include a reactor vessel with distinct reaction zones that facilitate greater control and a more efficient system. The system may include a syngas heater channeling syngas collected downstream of the carbon layer support and to the pyrolysis reaction zone. The system may also include a syngas separation chamber configured to produce clean syngas, thereby requiring less filtering. The system may further include an agitator drive assembly that prevents formation of burn channels with in the fuel. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117878 | Entrained flow gasifier with integrated radiation cooler - An entrained flow gasifier designed as a component for an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle plant of optimized efficiency is provided. The raw gas initially flows through a waste heat unit designed as a radiation cooler and subsequently flows through a full water quench. This results in a higher ratio of steam in the raw gas, which decreases the medium-pressure steam supply before the water-gas shift and thus improves efficiency in IGCC plants with CO | 2012-05-17 |
20120117879 | METHOD FOR UTILIZING DISTILLATION FRACTIONS OBTAINED FROM DISTILLATION OF TALL OIL IN BTL OR CELLULOSE FACTORY - The invention relates to a method for utilizing distillation fractions obtained from distillation of tall oil in a BtL plant. The essential feature of the method allows utilization of tall oil obtained from cellulose plants that is processed into different fractions and passed to different points of the BtL process for producing biofuels and utilizing the same in the gasification step and/or energy generation for the BtL process. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117880 | SLIDING WINDOW ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - The present invention provides a sliding window assembly for a vehicle including a fixed panel and a first heating grid coupled to the fixed panel. A sliding panel is movably coupled to a track and a second heating grid is coupled to the sliding panel. A conductive rail is coupled to the track and includes a first conductive segment, a second conductive segment spaced from the first conductive segment, and an insulator segment disposed between the first and second conductive segments with the first and second heating grids remaining electrically connected to the first and second conductive segments in both the open and closed positions in a series circuit. In one configuration, a sliding window assembly includes a connector disposed between a heating grid and a conductive rail with the connector comprising a compressible material and having a conductive property to define a conductive connector. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117881 | DOOR GLAZING ASSEMBLY - A door assembly includes a fixed door panel constructed and arranged to be fixed in a door opening and a sliding door panel constructed and arranged to be slidably movable relative to the fixed door panel between (1) a closed position and (2) an open position. Each door panel includes a glass panel, and a frame including a vertical frame member constructed and arranged to surround at least a portion of the vertical edge of the glass panel. At least one of the vertical frame members includes an end portion having an angled surface extending inwardly towards the glass panel. As a result of movement of the sliding door panel, the end portion of the at least one vertical frame member at least partially overlaps another of the vertical frame members. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117882 | WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A window assembly comprising an upright window frame defining a frame opening, and an upper sash and a lower sash mounted in the window frame. The frame of the upper sash has its top corners pivotally mounted to the window frame. The frame of the lower sash has its bottom corners pivotally mounted to the window frame. The bottom rail of the upper sash is hingedly connected to the bottom rail of the upper sash. At least one of the upper and lower sashes is also slidably mounted to the frame jambs of the window frame, allowing the slidable sash to slide vertically within the window frame. The upper and lower sashes are movable between an extended closed configuration and a folded open configuration. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117883 | WINDOW REGULATOR - A window regulator prevents a carrier plate from derailing from a guide rail by preventing the generation of a force which is applied when the carrier plate and a stopper member collide with each other and which lifts up the carrier plate. In the window regulator, an impact absorption body is installed in a press fitting recess of the carrier plate. The impact absorption body is made of an elastic material for absorbing an impact caused by a collision between the carrier plate and the stopper member that regulates a slide position of the carrier plate. A collision surface formed on the stopper member is tilted toward the carrier plate with respect to a plane that is perpendicular to an axis of the guide rail such that the collision surface pushes the carrier plate down toward the guide rail when it collides with the impact absorbing body. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117884 | HINGE APPARATUS AND DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING APPARATUS - A body portion | 2012-05-17 |
20120117885 | Pedestrian Gate Closer - A pedestrian gate closer for a pedestrian gate is provided. The pedestrian gate closer includes a housing mounted to the gate or hinge support structure depending on mounting conditions. A pedestrian gate closer is mounted into the housing. An adjustable arm is fastened to the support post or the gate depending on mounting conditions. The arm is fitted with an adjustable collar which slips over the rotatable output shaft of the pedestrian gate closer so that when the gate is opened the closer rotates adding pressure to the closing spring. When the force is removed from the gate the closer closes the gate safely and securely. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117886 | SLIDING DOOR CHUCKING AND STRENGTHENING DEVICE - A door chucking system includes a slidable door movable within a door opening and having a distal edge, the door being operable between opened and closed positions. A vertical column is proximate the distal edge of the door when the door is in the closed position. A chucking wedge is disposed on one of the vertical column and the distal edge, the chucking wedge including a retaining slot and a retaining flange. A receiver is disposed on the other of the vertical column and the distal edge, the receiver including a rigid tab, wherein the receiver receives a portion of the chucking wedge therein when the door is in the closed position, and wherein application of a force that is at least partially transverse to the planar extent of the door causes the rigid tab and the retaining slot to engage thereby preventing the door from leaving the closed position. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117887 | UNDER DOOR DRAFT BLOCKER - A draft blocker using flexible linear elements contained in an envelope is easily installed upon a door or window. The draft blocker comprises linear elements contained in cavities adapted to ride against the inside and outside of the door thereby sealing the gap between a door and preventing drafts. The draft blocker uses one or more envelope elements allowing insertion of the linear elements at a position other than the ends and has end straps which engage the edges of the door bottom holding the draft blocker in place. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117888 | Hollow Polymeric-Silicate Composite - The invention provides a plurality of polymeric particles embedded with silicate that include gas-filled polymeric microelements. The gas-filled polymeric microelements have a shell and a density of 5 g/liter to 200 g/liter. The shell having an outer surface and a diameter of 5 μm to 200 μm with silicate particles embedded in the polymer. The silicate particles have an average particle size of 0.01 to 3 μm. The silicate-containing regions are spaced to coat less than 50 percent of the outer surface of the polymeric microelements; and less than 0.1 weight percent total of the polymeric microelements is associated with i) silicate particles having a particle size of greater than 5 μm; ii) silicate-containing regions covering greater than 50 percent of the outer surface of the polymeric microelements; and iii) polymeric micro elements agglomerated with silicate particles to an average cluster size of greater than 120 μm. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117889 | METHOD OF FORMING SILICATE POLISHING PAD - The method provides a method of preparing a silicate-containing polishing pad useful for polishing at least one of semiconductor, magnetic and optical substrates. The method includes introducing a feed stream of gas-filled polymeric microelements into a gas jet. The polymeric microelements have varied densities, varied wall thickness and varied particle size. Passing the gas-filled microelements in the gas jet adjacent a Coanda block, the Coanda block having a curved wall for separates the polymeric microelements with Coanda effect, inertia and gas flow resistance. The coarse polymeric microelements from the curved wall of the Coanda block to clean the polymeric microelements. The polymeric microelements collected contain less than 0.1 weight percent total of the polymeric microelements being associated with i) silicate particles having a particle size of greater than 5 μm; ii) silicate-containing regions covering greater than 50 percent of the outer surface of the polymeric microelements; and iii) polymeric microelements agglomerated with silicate particles to an average cluster size of greater than 120 μm. Inserting the cleaned polymeric microelements into a polymeric matrix forms the polishing pad. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117890 | SOLAR ROOF - A self-orienting tilting solar roof includes a roof ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120117891 | INFLATABLE BARRIER - A flexible hurricane shutter or barrier to protect buildings from over pressure has inflatable cushions held in place by a fabric material capable of withstanding winds in excess of 100 mph. The barrier can be stored on site in a rolled fashion. Retainers are mounted on a building to guide and secure the longitudinal edges of the fabric to permit ease of deployment. The retainers may be spaced apart over one side of a building and the barrier may be deployed over an entire surface of a multi-story building by raising and lowering the fabric. Inflatable cushions are held between the fabric and the building. The inflated cushions reinforce the material and distribute the force of impact throughout the surface of the cushions and act as spacers to both hold the fabric off the structure and focus the forces onto stranger portions of the structure. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117892 | All metal leave N place armor joint form with joint fill retention - The objective of this invention is to provide ease of application for steel armored joints used in industrial concrete floor construction. It provides one step simple and precise installation. Provides a substrate for joint filler compression. Eliminates the need for wood forms and field welding that produces waste. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117893 | Foundation Screw with Portions of Variable Diameter - A foundation screw with a tubular basic body having an encompassing helical screw thread for screwing into the ground. The foundation screw has a substantially cylindrical first longitudinal portion and a tapering second longitudinal portion. The first longitudinal portion merges tangentially with a convex jacket region of the second longitudinal portion having a radius of convexity R | 2012-05-17 |
20120117894 | SHOCK SUPPRESSOR - A shock suppressor has a first base, a second base and a connecting device. The second base is parallel to the first base. The connecting device is slidably mounted between the first base and second base to connect the first and second bases and has a universal connector. The first base abuts against the connecting device in a curved contact surface to provide a first sliding mechanism in multiple directions. The second base abuts against the connecting device to provide a second sliding mechanism in a unidirection. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117895 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE INSTALLATION DEVICE - A photovoltaic module installation device is provided, which is used for installing a photovoltaic module on a roof. The photovoltaic module installation device includes a fixture clipped on the roof, a lower connection piece locked on the fixture, a first support frame disposed on the lower connection piece, an upper connection piece and a second support frame. The upper connection piece is fitted on the first support frame and is locked with the lower connection piece. The second support frame is perpendicularly fixed on the first support frame, and the photovoltaic module is fixed on the second support frame. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117896 | ARCHITECTURAL PANELS WITH ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC INTERLAYERS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - A method of making a photovoltaic panel includes previously preparing one or more pre-formed substrates with a first temperature and pressure to be non-planar, textured, embossed, colored, or combinations thereof. A manufacturer can then prepare a laminate assembly comprising one or more organic photovoltaic components one or more pre-formed substrates, and a barrier layer with one or more thermally-activated thermoplastic tie layers there between. The manufacturer can then finish the photovoltaic panel lamination by subjecting the assembly to a second set of temperatures and pressures sufficient to activate and bond the pre-formed substrate, barrier layer, and photovoltaic components without significantly softening the pre-formed substrates or otherwise degrading/damaging the organic photovoltaic components. A non-planar panel made by this method can be used in both exterior and interior decorative and/or structural applications where electrical generation is desired. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117897 | Method for Manufacturing a Surface Element - Methods of manufacturing surface elements, such as floor panels, having a wear layer containing hard particles are disclosed, as well as the resulting surface elements. In the manufacturing method, the wear layer is partially manufactured, or may even be purchased as a stock item, before the decor is applied onto the wear layer. Preferably, the decor is applied to the wear layer at a position opposite the intended outer surface of the surface element. Preferably, the decor is printed onto the wear layer on the side of the wear layer intended to be affixed to a supporting core. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117898 | TOWER PART FOR A WIND TURBINE, AN APERTURE COVER SYSTEM, A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TOWER PART AND USES HEREOF - The invention relates to a tower part for a wind turbine including at least one wall segment and at least one aperture segment including at least one aperture. The wall segment and the aperture segment are connected and the aperture segment is of a substantially uniform thickness and is thicker than the thickness of the wall segment. The invention further related to an aperture cover system for covering at least one aperture in a tower part for a wind turbine including cover plates and attachments for attaching the system to the tower part, wherein the attachments do not affect the fatigue limit of the tower part. Finally, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing a wind turbine tower part and uses thereof. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117899 | Window, Muntin and Method - A non-metal window muntin formed from plastic or wood is described for use in hermetically sealed insulated glass windows. The process for forming the muntin includes machining polystyrene sheets which are painted with a latex pain and baked prior to use between sealed glass of the window. | 2012-05-17 |
20120117900 | FIRE-BARRIERS FOR STRAIGHT-LINE AND INTERSECTING EXPANSION-SPACES HAVING MALE AND FEMALE COUPLING-ENDS - Fire-barriers systems, including pre-assembled intersecting and straight-line fire-barriers having either all male-, all female-, or both types of coupling ends eliminate on-site cutting and construction of barriers required for intersection-spaces and provide easy, rapid, and safe one-step, drop-in installation and coupling. All male/female ended fire-barriers are constructed as single-piece units. All adjacent laid-flat layers are continuously connected having no gaps or folds. Straight-line and L-shaped barriers are certified according to the criteria mandated by both the ASTM E 1399-97 (Reapproved 2005), | 2012-05-17 |
20120117901 | Filling gaps in a curtain wall system - In certain embodiments, a system includes a plurality of curtain wall members positioned in a horizontal array, a first curtain wall member separated from an adjacent second curtain wall member by a gap. The system further includes a gap-filling member positioned in the gap separating the adjacent first and second curtain wall members, the gap filling member comprising one or more vents. | 2012-05-17 |