25th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 21 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110147969 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING FLAT PLATE DISPLAY - A fabricating apparatus and a method of a flat plate display are disclosed. A fabricating apparatus of a flat plate display includes a stage on which a substrate is seated, an imprinting mold bonded with the substrate to form a thin film pattern on the substrate, the imprinting mold comprises projections and grooves, and a temperature adjusting part configured to compensate a total pitch of the substrate as much as total pitch difference with a total pitch of the imprinting mold before the imprinting mold is bonded with the substrate. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147970 | IMPRINT APPARATUS AND PATTERN TRANSFER METHOD - An imprint apparatus comprises a scope which observes a mark formed in each shot of a substrate and a mark formed on a mold and a controller. The controller performs observation by the scope, detects an amount of displacement of the shot with respect to the mold based on the observation result, and, if the detected displacement amount falls outside an allowable range, executes at least one of remeasuring a baseline amount and reexecuting a global alignment process. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147971 | MANAGED PORE SIZE DISTRIBUTION IN HONEYCOMB SUBSTRATES - The invention is directed to a method for managing pore size distribution in honeycomb substrates by using two or more pore forming agents in the batch ingredients. In particular, the invention is particularly useful in managing pore size distribution in cordierite and aluminum titanate honeycomb substrates in the face of particle size variations in the pore forming agents and other materials used to make such substrates. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147972 | HOPPER FOR DISCHARGING CONCRETE INTO A MOLD - A method and apparatus for discharging a dose of castable building material into a mold include introducing a supply of castable building material into a hopper. The castable building material in the hopper is spread evenly within the hopper. A mold configured to form a molded building product is positioned beneath the hopper, and the castable building material is discharged from the hopper into the mold. In one embodiment a discharge gate is configured to discharge the castable building material evenly into the mold while substantially reducing the need for lateral movement of the castable building material in the mold. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147973 | Injection Molding of Touch Surface - Injection molding for a touch surface of a touch sensitive device is disclosed. A single-shot injection molding method can include molding an injected material to encapsulate a touch sensor at a substantially uniform distance from a touch surface of the molded material. A double-shot injection molding method can include molding a first shot of an injected material to contact a portion of a touch sensor and molding a second shot of an injected material to encapsulate at least the remaining portions of the touch sensor to form a touch surface at a substantially uniform distance from the touch sensor. Another molding method can include molding a coating on a touch sensor to having a substantially uniform thickness. The injection molded material can provide a substantially uniform capacitive dielectric for the device. The injection molded touch surface can be incorporated into an electronic mouse, a mobile telephone, a digital media player, or a computer. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147974 | Method for producing foamed polyolefin resin beads - Foamed polyolefin resin beads having antistatic properties obtained by a process, which includes dispersing polyolefin resin beads into an aqueous medium, injecting a blowing agent, stirring and allowing the polyolefin resin beads to foam and expand. The polyolefin resin beads are composite resin beads comprising a core layer of a core layer polyolefin resin and a covering layer of a covering layer polyolefin resin. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147975 | APPARTUS FOR PRODUCING HARD POLYURETHANE FOAM BY FROTH PROCESS - The present invention provides an apparatus for producing a hard polyurethane foam by a froth process in which interlocking of the supply of the inert gas compressed or liquefied as a foaming agent with the operation of a foaming machine is made possible. Provided is an apparatus for producing hard polyurethane foam by a froth process having a foaming agent supply means that quantitatively supplies the inert gas as a foaming agent and a foaming means that discharges a hard polyurethane foam obtained by forming a foaming polyol composition by mixing the inert gas and a polyol composition and then by mixing the foaming polyol composition with a polyisocyanate component, in which the foaming agent supply means has a pressure-reducing valve that reduces and adjusts the pressure of the inert gas and a needle valve that adjusts the flow rate of the inert gas, the foaming means has a compression cylinder for compressing and supplying the polyol composition, a regulation means that regulates the supply of the inert gas to the foaming means is provided between the foaming means and the foaming agent supply means, and a control means that controls the regulation means by sensing the operation of the compression cylinder is connected to the regulation means. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147976 | MELTBLOWN FILTER MEDIUM - Filter media, as well as related assemblies, systems and methods. Filter media may contain one or more layers formed of a meltblown material. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147977 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SPUNBONDED WEBS FROM FILAMENTS - Process for producing spunbonded webs from filaments, particularly of thermoplastic material, wherein the filaments are spun from at least one spinning apparatus, then cooled and subsequently drawn and also thereafter laid down on a surface to form a continuous sheet of web. The continuous sheet of web is preconsolidated by mechanical needling and subsequently end-consolidated by hydrodynamic consolidation. The end-consolidated continuous sheet of web has a basis weight of more than 80 g/m | 2011-06-23 |
20110147978 | Method For Producing Pellets From Large Pieces of Renewable Fibrous Raw Materials - The invention relates to a method for producing pellets from large pieces of renewable fibrous raw materials, such as, in particular, wood, straw, or energy crops, wherein the raw material is chopped up, then dried, and subsequently processed into pellets in a matrix press, characterized in that the material, optionally pre-chopped in choppers or shredders, is chopped in a first matrix press prior to drying. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147979 | METHOD FOR PURIFICATION AND COMPACTION OF FEEDSTOCK FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS - Process for the re-use of silicon powder recovered from band saws and other silicon mechanical operations, as feed material to prepare the crucible charges for casting of polycrystalline-multicrystalline silicon ingots usable for photovoltaic applications. The process is multisteps in which most of the operations are carried out under inert atmosphere. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147980 | INJECTION MOLDING OF TOUCH SURFACE - Injection molding for a touch surface of a touch sensitive device is disclosed. A single-shot injection molding method can include molding an injected material to encapsulate a touch sensor at a substantially uniform distance from a touch surface of the molded material. A double-shot injection molding method can include molding a first shot of an injected material to contact a portion of a touch sensor and molding a second shot of an injected material to encapsulate at least the remaining portions of the touch sensor to form a touch surface at a substantially uniform distance from the touch sensor. Another molding method can include molding a coating on a touch sensor to having a substantially uniform thickness. The injection molded material can provide a substantially uniform capacitive dielectric for the device. The injection molded touch surface can be incorporated into an electronic mouse, a mobile telephone, a digital media player, or a computer. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147981 | METHOD FOR IMPREGNATING A HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATION OF A WINDING BAR - A method is for impregnating a high voltage insulation of a winding bar ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110147982 | GATE VALVE, FILM MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, AND FILM MANUFACTURING METHOD - A film manufacturing apparatus includes a feed device, a take-up device, and a processing unit to perform a predetermined process for a film. The feed device, the take-up device, and the processing unit are arranged in vacuum chambers having opening portions through which a film can pass. Each opening portion includes a gate valve that can hermitically seal the vacuum chamber by sealing the film while clamping it. A recess portion is formed in the seal member of the valve body of each gate valve. The recess portion has a linear portion that is a size larger than the width of the film in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the film and the moving direction of the valve body. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147983 | METHODS OF DIRECTED SELF-ASSEMBLY AND LAYERED STRUCTURES FORMED THEREFROM - A method of forming a layered structure comprising a domain pattern of a self-assembled material comprises: disposing on a substrate a photoresist layer comprising a non-crosslinking photoresist; optionally baking the photoresist layer; pattern-wise exposing the photoresist layer to first radiation; optionally baking the exposed photoresist layer; and developing the exposed photoresist layer with a non-alkaline developer to form a negative-tone patterned photoresist layer comprising non-crosslinked developed photoresist; wherein the developed photoresist is not soluble in a given organic solvent suitable for casting a given material capable of self-assembly, and the developed photoresist is soluble in an aqueous alkaline developer and/or a second organic solvent. A solution comprising the given material capable of self-assembly dissolved in the given organic solvent is casted on the patterned photoresist layer, and the given organic solvent is removed. The casted given material is allowed to self-assemble while optionally heating and/or annealing the casted given material, thereby forming the layered structure comprising the domain pattern of the self-assembled given material. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147984 | METHODS OF DIRECTED SELF-ASSEMBLY, AND LAYERED STRUCTURES FORMED THEREFROM - A method of forming a layered structure comprising a self-assembled material comprises: disposing a non-crosslinking photoresist layer on a substrate; pattern-wise exposing the photoresist layer to first radiation; optionally heating the exposed photoresist layer; developing the exposed photoresist layer in a first development process with an aqueous alkaline developer, forming an initial patterned photoresist layer; treating the initial patterned photoresist layer photochemically, thermally and/or chemically, thereby forming a treated patterned photoresist layer comprising non-crosslinked treated photoresist disposed on a first substrate surface; casting a solution of an orientation control material in a first solvent on the treated patterned photoresist layer, and removing the first solvent, forming an orientation control layer; heating the orientation control layer to effectively bind a portion of the orientation control material to a second substrate surface; removing at least a portion of the treated photoresist and, optionally, any non-bound orientation control material in a second development process, thereby forming a pre-pattern for self-assembly; optionally heating the pre-pattern; casting a solution of a material capable of self-assembly dissolved in a second solvent on the pre-pattern and removing the second solvent; and allowing the casted material to self-assemble with optional heating and/or annealing, thereby forming the layered structure comprising the self-assembled material. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147985 | METHODS OF DIRECTED SELF-ASSEMBLY AND LAYERED STRUCTURES FORMED THEREFROM - Methods are disclosed for forming a layered structure comprising a self-assembled material. A method comprises disposing a photoresist layer comprising a non-crosslinking, positive-tone photoresist on a surface of a substrate; optionally baking the photoresist layer; pattern-wise exposing the photoresist layer to first radiation; optionally baking the exposed photoresist layer; developing the exposed photoresist layer with an aqueous alkaline developer to form an initial patterned photoresist layer. The initial patterned photoresist layer is treated photochemically, thermally, and/or chemically to form a treated patterned photoresist layer comprising non-crosslinked treated photoresist, wherein the treated photoresist is insoluble in a given organic solvent suitable for casting a given material capable of self-assembly, and the treated photoresist is soluble in the aqueous alkaline developer and/or a second organic solvent. A solution comprising the given material capable of self-assembly dissolved in the given organic solvent is casted on the treated patterned photoresist layer, and the given organic solvent is removed. The casted given material is allowed to self-assemble while optionally heating and/or annealing the casted material, thereby forming the layered structure comprising the self-assembled material. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147986 | Oxygen Resistant Organic Peroxides for Reticulation/Cure and Their Use in the Process of Continuous Vulcanization in Hot Air Tunnel - This application refers to Organic Peroxides of the Dialcyl, Perester, Perketal, and Dialkyl classes, which were modified to resist to oxygen, destined to be used in the process of production of Power Wires and Cables, Shapes, flocculated, compact and spongeous, used for the assembly of sealing of doors, trunks and windows in the automobile industry and civil construction, and also in the process of continuous vulcanization in hot air tunnel, in presence of oxygen, with the application of modified Organic Peroxides. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147987 | HORIZONTAL INJECTION MOLD SYSTEM AND INJECTION MOLDING METHOD USING THE SAME - A horizontal injection mold system includes a horizontal injection mold which is opened or closed in a direction perpendicular to a direction of gravity; and an insert member feeder which feeds an insert member into the horizontal injection mold, such that a resin coupling surface of the insert member faces a gate disposed in the horizontal injection mold. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147988 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING FLAT PLATE DISPLAY - A fabricating apparatus and a method of a flat plate display are disclosed. A fabricating apparatus of a flat plate display includes a stage on which a substrate is seated, an imprinting mold bonded with the substrate to form a thin film pattern on the substrate, the imprinting mold comprises projections and grooves, a supporter configured to support the imprinting mold, and a horizontal compensating part configured to compensate downward-bending of the imprinting mold by pressing the imprinting mold. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147989 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING FLAT DISPLAY DEVICE - Disclosed are a device and method for fabricating a flat display device which can minimize an error of alignment of an imprinting mold and a substrate. The device for fabricating a flat display device includes a stage for seating a substrate; an imprinting mold bonded with the substrate to form a thin film pattern on the substrate, the imprinting mold comprises projections and grooves; and a mold holder for holding sides of the imprinting mold when the substrate and the imprinting mold are bonded with each other. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147990 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING FLAT PLATE DISPLAY - A fabricating apparatus and a method of a flat plate display are disclosed. A fabricating apparatus of a flat plate display includes a stage on which a substrate having liquid resin formed thereon is seated, a imprinting mold bonded with the liquid resin of the substrate to form a thin film pattern on the substrate, the imprinting mold comprises projections and grooves, and a planarization layer formed between the stage and the substrate to planarize a surface of the stage. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147991 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DISC BRAKE PAD - To provide a manufacturing method for a disc brake pad using a forming die to form a final inclined surface on a friction material, where the resulted friction material is entirely uniform even if the flowability of the powdered raw friction material is insufficient. The method for manufacturing a disc brake pad includes the steps of preliminarily forming a preliminarily formed product by pressurizing without heating the powdered raw materials in a metal preliminarily forming die, and forming the final inclined surface on the friction material using a metal forming die with an inclined surface, the step of preliminarily forming including forming a temporary inclined surface, having a larger angle than the final inclined surface of the friction material, on the preliminarily formed product at an opposite side thereof to be fixed to a back plate, and forming a recess portion on the preliminarily formed product at a side thereof to be fixed to the back plate. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147992 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A MOLDED ARTICLE - To provide a molded article having a good color and excellent transparency obtained by improving the heat resistance of a polycarbonate resin at the time of molding. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147993 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL MODEL PRINTING - A scanning 3-D printing system comprises a printing platform movable in a printing direction and in an indexing direction, the printing platform comprising a printing head configured for dispensing building material while the printing platform is moving in a printing direction one pass at a time, and layer by layer, a roller configured for leveling the dispensed building material one pass at a time, wherein the roller is rotatably mounted on a roller axle, and wherein the roller axle extends over all passes of the printing system and is stationary in the indexing direction, a scraper configured for scraping excess building material off the roller, and a trough configured for collecting the building material scraped off the roller. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147994 | Method for forming composite components and tool for use therein - A method of making an aircraft component is provided, wherein the method comprises the steps of: | 2011-06-23 |
20110147995 | THERMOPLASTICS FORMING PROCESS FOR MOLDING ARTICLES WITH COMPLEX SHAPES - The method and system for rapid press forming and consolidation of a sheet of thermoformable material provides for molding of articles with complex shapes. The sheet of thermoformable material is suspended on a movable frame and transferred on a track to a preheating and preconsolidation station, where it is heated, and rapidly transferred suspended on the movable frame via the track to a molding and consolidation station for rapid press forming and consolidation with a hydraulic punch that applies pressure uniformly in all directions, to substantially eliminate wrinkles in the formed product. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147996 | SELF SHORTENING FASTENER - Disclosed is a fastener that can be mounted to a bone of a patient and can foreshorten and swell of a desired period of time. The fastener can include a head portion and a body portion extending from the head portion. At least one of the head portion and the body portion has a first width that changes to a second width greater than the first width and collectively the head portion and the body portion have a first length that changes to a second length shorter than the first length upon the head portion and the body portion being exposed to a temperature below a glass transition temperature of a polymeric material forming the head portion and the body portion. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147997 | INJECTION MOLDING DEVICE - Methods and devices for forming plastic molded products are provided herein. In one embodiment, a mold for forming plastic molded products includes a stripper plate, the stripper plate including an opening and a countersunk sleeve around the opening. The mold also includes a cavity plate positioned on the side of the stripper plate comprising the countersunk sleeve, and a back plate positioned on the side of the stripper plate opposite the countersunk sleeve. | 2011-06-23 |
20110147998 | Polyester Compositions with Good Melt Rheological Properties - Processes of making hyperbranched polymers comprising heating in the presence of a mild basic/nucleophilic esterification catalyst a monomer mixture comprising a hyperbranching monomer consisting of compounds having two COOH groups and one OH group, compounds having one COOH group and two OH groups, compounds having one COOH group and three OH groups, or compounds having three COOH groups and one OH group, | 2011-06-23 |
20110147999 | High Gloss, Non-Feathering Lip Product - The invention relates to a high gloss, non-feathering topical composition comprising at least one water-insoluble, fatty alcohol-soluble polysaccharide polymer and a liquid polymeric polyol ester. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148000 | Process and Device for Polymerizing Lactams Molds - The invention relates to a process and device for polymerizing lactams in molds wherein the monomer, catalyst and initiator are independently fed to a mixing head feeding a mold. The system in turn comprises a series of feeding and recirculation conduits and reservoirs the temperature of which is regulated to perform the polymerization in a controlled manner. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148001 | TREAD BAND DEMOLDING TOOL - Methods and apparatus for demolding a polymeric material from a mold are disclosed, the methods comprising the steps of placing a material within a mold, closing the mold, molding the material located within the mold, and opening the mold. The mold includes a demolding tool having a material-engaging portion that is in fluid communication with the mold portion, the demolding tool being reversibly disengagable from the first mold member. The demolding tool is disengagable from a resting position within the first mold member to translate from the first mold member the molded polymeric material associated with the material-engaging portion, thereby separating a portion of the molded polymeric material from the mold cavity. In particular embodiments, the material-engaging portion is a cavity. In other embodiments, the material-engaging portion is associated with one or more longitudinal members extending across a portion of the first mold member. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148002 | LASER PROCESSING METHOD AND LASER PROCESSING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a laser processing method and the like which use no wavelength conversion technique by nonlinear optical crystals when selectively removing an insulating layer of a printed board, while employing only one wavelength throughout the entire removal processing. A laser processing apparatus ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148003 | HARDENED POLYMERIC LUMEN SURFACES - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for surface modification of catheters. The surface modification can be localized to a lumen surface of the catheter. The surface modification to the lumen surface extends radially into the catheter body a predetermined distance to provide a hardened zone having a hardness that is greater than a hardness of an exterior surface of the catheter body. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148004 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NANO- AND MESOFIBERS BY ELECTROSPINNING COLLOIDAL DISPERSIONS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ESSENTIALLY WATER-INSOLUBLE POLYMER - The present invention relates to a process for producing polymer fibers, especially nano- and mesofibers, by electrospinning a colloidal dispersion of at least one essentially water-insoluble polymer in an aqueous medium, and to fibers obtainable by this process, to textile fabrics comprising the inventive fibers, and to the use of the inventive fibers and of the inventive textile fabrics. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148005 | Method for Elevated Temperature Electrospinning - Elevated temperature electrospinning apparatus comprises a pump upstream of or containing a resistance heater, means to shield applied electrostatic field from the resistance heater, and a temperature modulator for modulating temperature in the spinning region. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148006 | FIBRE-PRODUCTION DEVICE AND FIBRE-PRODUCTION METHOD - A fiber-producing apparatus includes a storage tank for storing a melt of a source material, an electric storage tank heater, a non-contact thermometer for the melt, a temperature control section which between the electric heater and its power supply, which controls the electric heater based on measurement results obtained from the non-contact thermometer to adjust the temperature of the melt, a nozzle for ejecting the melt in the storage tank, a collector for collecting a fiber, a voltage generator for electrifying the melt, and an insulating transformer disposed between the temperature control section and the electric heater. Since a closed circuit is formed by the electric heater, the electric heater power supply, the temperature control section, and the insulating transformer disposed therebetween, no high-voltage current flows into the electric heater power supply or the temperature control section. This allows stable spinning to be readily performed without breaking the apparatus. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148007 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING FIBRE PREFORMS - A process for producing fibre preforms for composite material components makes it possible to directly produce complex geometries in a flexible and low-cost manner by applying a plurality of dry fibre rovings independently of one another even in spatially uneven contours. It is no longer necessary to use cut fabric strips since fibre preforms are produced straight from the dry fibre rovings. This obviates the need to carry out production, transport and order picking processes. It is not necessary to cut fibre strips to size, and therefore a saving may be made on material. In addition, it is possible to increase the mechanical characteristic values in the composite material because it is not necessary to sew fibre webs. The described process can also readily be scaled since the number of dry fibre rovings arranged next to one another make it possible to vary the area which can be covered. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148008 | MICRO-NANO IMPRINT MOULD AND IMPRINTING PROCESS - A micro-nano imprint mould and an imprinting process are described. The micro-nano imprint mould includes: a porous body including a first surface and a second surface on opposite sides, wherein the porous body includes a plurality of holes, and a fluid can flow between the first surface and the second surface through the holes; and an imprint pattern structure set in the first surface of the porous body, wherein the imprint pattern structure includes a plurality of convexes and a plurality of concaves between the convexes. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148009 | Tooling system for thermoforming and trimming a heated sheet of material to form a molded part - An upper press platen supports an upper mold member slidable vertically within a surrounding upper trim frame. A lower press platen supports a lower trim frame surrounding a lower mold member slidable vertically within the lower trim frame. The lower mold member defines a cavity connected to a vacuum source, and one or two heated sheets of material are positioned between the trim frames and mold members which are then closed to clamp peripheral portions of the sheets between the trim frames. The lower heated sheet is vacuum formed into the cavity and the sheets are fused together with heat and pressure to form a part which is then cooled. The mold members shift downwardly as a unit within the trim frames to shear the peripheral portions of the sheets from the part. The trimmed part and peripheral portions are removed after the trim frames and mold members open. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148010 | Process for Producing Molded Plastic Articles Having Reinforced Walls, Through Foamed Thermoplastic Injection - The present invention relates to a hybrid process for producing molded plastic articles by reinforcing the walls thereof through the injection of a foamed thermoplastic material, thus increasing the thickness of the wall in previously determined zones in order to improve the mechanical characteristics thereof. According to the invention, said hybrid process comprises to strengthen previously defined zones of the plastic articles formed by any of the already known processes, such as: injection, extrusion, extrusion-blowing, injection-blowing, thermoforming, roto-molding, or any combination thereof; and afterwards the injection of a foamable thermoplastic material to fill up said strengthening predesigned zones. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148011 | POLYCRYSTALLINE SIC ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a novel electrical devices fabricated from polycrystalline silicon carbide (SiC) and methods for forming the same. The present invention provides a method for fabricating polycrystalline silicon carbide (SiC) products infiltrated with SiC-containing preceramic precursor resins to substantially mask the deleterious effects of trace contaminants, typically nitrogen and aluminum, while reducing operative porosity and enhancing manufacturing ease. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148012 | IMMERSION HEATER FOR MOLTEN METAL - The invention relates to a device for heating molten metal by the use of a heater that can be immersed into the molten metal. This immersion heater includes an outer cover formed of one or more materials resistant to the molten metal in which the immersion heater is to be used, and a heating element inside of the outer cover, where the heating element is protected from contacting the molten metal. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148013 | Sealing Plug for Tiltable Converters - A sealing plug | 2011-06-23 |
20110148014 | Slow Acting Pocketed Spring Core Having Fibrous Material Glued to Pockets - Spring cushions ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148015 | APPARATUS FOR ABSORBING SHOCKS - Apparatus for absorbing shock, particularly repetitive shocks, comprises a frame and a shock-absorbing component comprising a shape memory alloy (SMA). In one type of apparatus, one or more SMA rings ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148016 | DEVICE FOR DAMPING AND MECHANICAL DISSIPATION OF DYNAMIC DISTURBANCES TRANSMITTED BETWEEN TWO BODIES, GENERATED BY FORCING ELEMENTS OF A DYNAMIC, SEISMIC NATURE AND BY WAVE-MOTION IN GENERAL STRUCTURES - The present invention relates to a damping and dissipation device ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148017 | ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING STIFFNESS THEREOF - The present invention provides an adjusting device. It is used a adjusting unit to be set in advance if a stiffness demanded is known and to adjust appropriately if the stiffness demanded is unknown or changed. A changed stiffness system which can be actively or passively adjusted can be achieved by the adjusted device. Based on the above conception, the adjusting device includes a first resilient unit and the adjusting unit, wherein the first resilient unit has a characteristic gap between one end thereof and the adjusting unit. In addition, the adjusting device further includes a connecting resilient unit, wherein the length thereof is a sum of lengths of the first resilient unit and the characteristic gap. It is the present invention to adjust the length of the characteristic gap by the adjusting unit to adjust the stiffness of the adjusting device. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148018 | ASYMMETRICAL COMBINED CYLINDRICAL AND CONICAL SPRINGS - A mattress comprising asymmetrical coil springs with spring rates that provide comfort to users with different weights. The lower portion of the spring is cylindrical and the upper portion is conical or frustoconical. This arrangement causes the spring to compress with a first substantially constant spring rate for a substantial part of compression, and with a second substantially constant spring rate for a remaining part of compression. The result is a mattress that is sufficiently soft for lighter users and sufficiently firm for heavier users. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148019 | PUSH-PUSH TYPE STYLUS EJECT MECHANISM - A push-push type stylus eject mechanism includes a rail disposed on a substrate, a hook disposed on the substrate, a slide device sliding relative to the substrate, an elastic device connecting the slide device and the hook, and a guide arm having an end pivoted on the slide device and another end having a pin. The slide device could couple to a stylus. The slide device has a pressing element. The rail has a first positioning point and a second positioning point. The pin is moved between the first positioning point and the second positioning point when the stylus is pushed, and the guide arm is pressed by the pressing element to prevent the pin releasing from the rail. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148020 | CARRIER ASSEMBLY APPARATUS - [Problem] A carrier assembly apparatus which is able to be streamlined in structure is provided. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148021 | Method and Apparatus for Testing Superhard Material Performance - A target cylinder and a method for fabricating the target cylinder. The target cylinder includes a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending from the first end to the second end. At least one of the second end and the sidewall is an exposed portion that makes contact with a superhard component to determine at least one property of the superhard component. The exposed portion comprises at least one soft material and at least one hard material that is interveningly positioned between or within the soft material in a predetermined and repeatable pattern. In one embodiment, the differential of the unconfined compressive strength between the hard material and the soft material ranges from about 1,000 psi to about 60,000 psi. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148022 | REINFORCED PIN FOR BEING USED IN A PIN CHUCK, AND A PIN CHUCK USING SUCH REINFORCED PIN - Improved durability and longevity of spin chucks is achieved by using a composite support pin structure in which a pin body of a chemically inert plastic includes a hollow cavity containing an insert formed from a material whose Young's modulus is greater than that of the inert plastic. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148023 | POST-PROCESSING DEVICE - A post-processing device includes a pair of rollers, each arranged such that an axis direction thereof is perpendicular to a transport direction of recording sheets, that forms a fold in the axis direction at a predetermined portion of both surfaces of each recording sheet, a first plate-like member, arranged opposite the pair of rollers, that moves between a feeding position allowing the predetermined portion of each recording sheet to be pinched with a nip portion of the pair of rollers and a standby position being distant from the nip portion, a transport processing unit that causes the recording sheets to be sequentially transported such that the predetermined portion of each recording sheet intervenes between the first plate-like member and the pair of rollers and to be folded by the pair of rollers, and a post-processing unit bundles the recording sheets on each of which the fold has been formed. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148024 | HOLDING UNIT HAVING DELAYED CONVEYANCE TIME - A finisher includes: a holding unit; a stapling unit; a discharge unit; and a control unit. The finisher forms a part of a second sheet bundle subsequent to a first sheet bundle until discharging the first sheet bundle. The holding unit receives a sheet of the first sheet bundle and the subsequent sheet within a first period. The holding unit receives the last sheet of the first sheet bundle and a first sheet of the second sheet bundle within a second period as same length as the first period. The holding unit receives a sheet of the second sheet bundle and the subsequent sheet within a third period different from the second period in time length. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148025 | AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER - An automatic document feeder includes a transfer channel, a pick-up module and a thickness detecting module. The thickness detecting module includes a detecting member, a transmission member and an optical displacement sensing member. By the pick-up module, a sheet article is fed into the transfer channel. When the sheet article is transported across the detecting member, the sheet article is sustained against the detecting member, so that the detecting member is moved. The transmission member is connected to the detecting member. As the detecting member is moved, the transmission member generates a displacement amount. The optical displacement sensing member is used for detecting a displacement amount of the transmission member, thereby acquiring the thickness of the sheet article | 2011-06-23 |
20110148026 | SYSTEM FOR GUIDING MEDIA IN AN IMAGING APPARATUS - A guiding system for diverting media from an input media path to an output media path in an imaging system eliminates marking and curling of media. The system employs a drive roll, an idling belt carried on one or more idler rolls, and a release roll. The idling belt presses media onto the drive roll, eliminating the relative motion between media and the drive roll and hence avoiding marking. The penetration of the release roll into the drive roll controls curling of media. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148027 | Sheet feeding device and image forming apparatus - A sheet feeding device includes a loading tray configured to receive a plurality of sheets thereon; a sheet transporting unit which transports the uppermost sheet among the sheets to an image forming unit; a blowing unit which blows air to one end portions of the sheets to lift the end portion of the uppermost sheet to separate the sheets from each other; a rear end regulating member which is disposed behind the rear ends of the sheets; and side end regulating members which are disposed next to both side ends of the sheets. A portion of the side end regulating members at which the side end regulating members come in contact with the sheet is provided with an emission portion allowing air to be emitted from the blowing unit. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148028 | FEED ASSEMBLY AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING FEED ASSEMBLY - A feed assembly including: feed roller; support element for supporting feed roller; separating mechanism for facilitating separation of first and second sheets; and base with guide surface for guiding sheets and positioning wall for positioning separating mechanism; wherein engaging portion for engaging with separating mechanism is formed in positioning wall; separating mechanism includes: separator for separating sheets; first biasing element including first and second ends; seat including first and second walls; positioning element installed on first wall to be moved between first and second positions; and shifter for shifting positioning element; first biasing element biases separator; shifter holds positioning element in first position; and when feed roller is removed from support element, shifter moves positioning element to second position. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148029 | DUAL-STACK DOCUMENT STORAGE BIN FOR USE IN A SELF-SERVICE BUNCH DOCUMENT DEPOSITING TERMINAL - A dual-stack document storage bin comprises a substantially U-shaped container including a first bottom wall which interconnects first and second sidewalls to provide (i) the substantially U-shape, and (ii) a first document storage chamber which is defined between the first and second sidewalls and into which documents can be stacked to form a first stack of documents when the U-shaped container is in a first position. The dual-stack document storage bin further comprises a substantially L-shaped housing including a second bottom wall and a third sidewall which is disposed relative to the second bottom wall to provide (i) the substantially L-shape, and (ii) a second document storage chamber which is defined between the third side wall and the second sidewall and into which documents can be stacked to form a second stack of documents when the U-shaped container is in a second position which is different from the first position. The dual-stack document storage bin also comprises a mechanism operatively coupled between the first and second bottom walls to support substantially horizontal sliding movement of the U-shaped container between the first position in which documents can be stacked onto the first stack of documents in the first document storage chamber and the second position in which documents can be stacked onto the second stack of documents in the second document storage chamber. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148030 | PRINTER WITH PAPER HOLDING DEVICE - A printer includes a main body and a paper holding device. The main body is capable of printing and outputting paper. The paper holding device is secured to the main body, and includes a paper tray, a plurality of sliding members, a connecting mechanism, and a driving mechanism. The paper tray is configured for receiving the outputted paper. The sliding members are slidably located on the paper tray. The connecting mechanism is attached to the paper tray and connected to the sliding members. The driving mechanism is attached to the paper tray and capable of driving the connecting mechanism to slide the plurality of sliding members to shape a space to fit the size of outputted paper. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148031 | PAPER HOLDING DEVICE AND PRINTER WITH THE PAPER HOLDING DEVICE - A paper holding device includes a paper tray, a sliding plate, and a driving mechanism. The paper tray is configured for receiving printed paper. A shaft is secured to the paper tray. The sliding plate is slidably attached to the paper tray. A main gear member is disposed on the sliding plate. The driving mechanism is secured to the sliding plate and capable of sliding the main gear member along the shaft to slide the sliding plate on the paper tray. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148032 | PAPER HOLDING DEVICE AND PRINTER WITH PAPER HOLDING DEVICE - A printer includes a main body and a paper holding device. The main body is capable of printing and outputting paper. The paper holding device is secured to the main body and includes a paper tray, a connecting mechanism, and a sliding mechanism. The paper tray is configured for receiving the outputted paper. A driving gear member is located on the paper tray. The connecting mechanism is located on the paper tray and connected to the driving gear member. The sliding mechanism is located on the paper tray and connected to the connecting mechanism. The driving gear member controls the sliding mechanism by the connecting mechanism to shape a space to fit the size of the outputted paper. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148033 | SHEET REGISTRATION USING EDGE SENSORS - Accurate sheet registration is achieved by measuring the arrival of a leading edge and/or a trailing edge of the sheet using a first sensor. Also, measuring a first position of the sheet using a second sensor on a lateral edge of the sheet. Then performing a first adjustment moving the sheet laterally using the first position measurement. The first adjustment actuated prior to the sheet reaching a third sensor for measuring a second position of the sheet. The third sensor disposed downstream in the process direction of the second sensor and a sheet feeding nip. Then measuring a second position of the sheet using the third sensor on the lateral edge and performing a second adjustment of the sheet with regard to at least one of sheet skew, sheet velocity and sheet lateral position using at least one of the arrival, first position and second position measurements. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148034 | AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT TRANSPORTATION DEVICE AND DOCUMENT SCANNING DEVICE - An automatic document transportation device includes an ADF main body, a first lock pin and a second lock pin, a cover, a first lock lever and a second lock lever, and an unlock portion. The first lock pin and the second lock pin are arranged in the ADF main body. The cover is supported in an openable/closable manner at the ADF main body. The first lock lever and the second lock lever lock the cover so as not to open by being hooked at the first lock pin and the second lock pin when the cover is closed. The unlock portion is arranged on the surface on the ADF main body side of the cover and in the vicinity of the end of the distal end side of the cover, and can unlock the lock of the first lock lever and the second lock lever. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148035 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus comprising a first pair of rollers for feeding a print medium; a second pair of rollers for feeding the print medium, the second pair of rollers being disposed downstream in a print medium feeding direction from the first pair of rollers; a first detector for detecting the print medium slack in a specified degree by contact with the print medium, the first detector being disposed between the first pair of rollers and the second pair of rollers; a second detector for detecting either the first pair of rollers or the second pair of rollers need a specified value of driving torque; and a controller for controlling either a feeding speed at which the print medium is fed by the first pair of rollers or a feeding speed at which the print medium is fed by the second pair of rollers based on either outputs from the first detector or outputs from the second detector. If the first detector detects the print medium slack in the specified degree earlier than the second detector detects the first pair of rollers or the second pair of rollers need the specified value of driving torque after feeding of the print medium starts, the controller controls the feeding speed based on outputs from the first detector, and if the second detector detects the first pair of rollers or the second pair of rollers need the specified value of driving torque earlier than the first detector detects the print medium slack in the specified degree after feeding of the print medium starts, the controller controls the feeding speed based on outputs from the second detector. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148036 | Football board game and method - Slyder Football™ is a board game simulating American football. The game board has enclosed sides and the playing surface has a simulated, full size football field with designated scoring areas in each end zone. The players move a simulated football token by “thumping” it with their finger through obstacles located on the board, to a scoring area located in the opposite end zone. Preferably, the game board can be rotated 180 degrees for simulating side changes at halftime, i.e. after a first player reaches five (5) total scores. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148037 | ADJUSTABLE GAMING REEL - A reel assembly for a gaming machine is disclosed. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, alignment of the center lines of the symbols can be accomplished without the need to remove the reel assemblies from the gaming machine. The reel assembly includes a two piece motor mount assembly that carries a stepper motor and a lamp assembly. The two piece motor mount assembly includes a fixed mounting ring that is rigidly secured to a fixed reel assembly support and a rotatable mounting ring that is rotatable with respect to the fixed mounting ring. The rotatable mounting ring is interlocked with fixed mounting ring to enable rotation of the rotatable mounting ring, for example, by way of a tongue and groove arrangement with respect to the fixed mounting ring. The lamp assembly is also mounted to the rotatable mounting ring. An adjustment screw for locking the angular position of the fixed mounting ring with respect to the rotatable locking ring is accessible along a direction generally accessible while the reel assemblies are installed in the gaming machines. As such, alignment of the symbol center lines can be accomplished without removing the reel assemblies from the gaming machine. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148038 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING PLAYING CARD RANKS AND METHOD OF USE - A card reader apparatus including at least an ultraviolet emitter and ultraviolet detector for use with specialized playing cards marked at least partially with ultraviolet ink. In general, the ultraviolet detector is configured to determine an amount of light being reflected off of the specialized cards when subjected to ultraviolet light (or radiation) from the ultraviolet emitter. The corners of playing cards with ranks of 10 (i.e., tens and face cards) and aces are coated with an invisible ultraviolet ink such that the detector is able to distinguish playing cards with ranks between 2-9 from playing cards with ranks of 10 and ace. Responsive to the determination of the rank of the hole card, an indicator device illuminates to designate a blackjack or no blackjack. Alternatively, a pair of lights may be used to alert the dealer of the result. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148039 | INTERACTIVE SPORTING APPARATUS - There is disclosed interactive sporting apparatus comprising a control unit ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148040 | ELECTRONIC PUZZLE WITH PROBLEM-SOLUTION FEATURES FOR PROPER PLACEMENT OF PUZZLE PIECES - A puzzle game system is provided comprising a plurality of puzzle pieces that include one part of a problem-solution pair for assisting the user in determining the proper placement of pieces within the puzzle, the system further including means for detecting when adjoining pieces are in proper placement, or where the entire puzzle is completed properly. The puzzle system may be a three-dimensional puzzle that interfaces with a base, or may be self-standing without a base. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148041 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ELECTRIC POWER TO MOBILE AND ARBITRARILY POSITIONED DEVICES - Various contact systems and methods for manufacturing and using such are disclosed herein. Examples of the contact systems include a surface with one set of pads biased at a first voltage level, and another set of pads biased at a second voltage level. Such a contact system can be used, for example, to transfer power to an electromechanical device disposed thereon. In one particular example, the electromechanical device can include a power storage element and two or more couplings. When one of the couplings contacts a pad biased at the first voltage level, and another of the couplings contacts a pad biased at the second voltage level, a circuit is completed where some derivative of the differential between the first voltage level and the second voltage level is placed across the power storage element. Completion of the circuit causes the power storage element to charge. Power can be drawn from the power storage element to operate the electromechanical device. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148042 | BASEBALL CARD GAME - A baseball card game for play by two players or two player groups is described. It is comprised of two card sets of a predetermined identical number of pitch cards and one card set of offensive action cards and one card set of defensive action cards. The pitch cards have two categories, one based on ball speed and the other on ball trajectory. Both sets of pitch cards have identical pitch selections. The cards in the card set of offensive action cards include an identification on a play action surface thereof of offensive plays of the game of baseball. The card set of defensive cards include an identification of defensive plays on a play action surface thereof that overrule offensive plays. The pitch cards require a conscience play selection strategy of individual pitches by the two players or two player groups during a pitching sequence. The offensive and defensive action cards require a strategic play selection depending on cards held by the two players or two player groups in relation to game situation. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148043 | HIGH EXPANSION METALLIC SEAL - A downhole seal includes a seal body; two or more pips extending in a direction from the seal body associated with an intended sealing surface, the two or more pips defining nonparallel facing surfaces when in a run in position. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148044 | HIGH EXPANSION METALLIC SEAL - A downhole seal includes a seal body; a prominent pip having extending from the seal body; and one or more reduced prominence pips adjacent the prominent pip. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148045 | HOLLOW SEALING STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR HOLLOW SEALING STRUCTURE - A manufacturing method for a hollow sealing structure, includes, a process for filling a recessed portion in a principal surface of a substrate with a first sacrificial layer, a process for forming a functional element portion on the principal surface of the substrate, a process for forming a second sacrificial layer on the functional element portion so as to be connected to a part of the first sacrificial layer, a process for forming a covering portion over respective surfaces of the first and second sacrificial layers, a process for circulating a fluid for sacrificial layer removal through an opening in the covering portion in contact with the first sacrificial layer, thereby removing the first and second sacrificial layers, and a process for closing the opening. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148046 | LEAF SEAL ASSEMBLY - A leaf seal assembly ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148047 | Piston Ring For Internal Combustion Engine - The present invention refers to a piston ring for internal combustion engine, having an outer surface of a coating of Chromium Nitride (CrN and Cr | 2011-06-23 |
20110148048 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT - A sealing arrangement for a feedthrough is located between a first machine element and a second machine element and comprises a first sealing element, and a second sealing element disposed in the axial direction of the first machine element at a distance from the first sealing element. The inner sides of the sealing elements form a sealing operative connection with the first machine element. An intermediate space between the first sealing element and the second sealing element is divided into a first chamber and a second chamber connected to each other by an annular gap between the first machine element and the sealing arrangement. The first chamber includes an inlet for a rinsing medium and the second chamber includes a first outlet for drainage or suction of the rinsing medium and possible leakages. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148049 | GASKET ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED LOCATING AND RETENTION PIN AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A gasket assembly and method of construction is provided. The assembly includes a carrier body having opposite planar surfaces with at least one media-conveying opening extending through the planar surfaces with at least one through opening spaced radially from the at least one media-conveying opening. Further, the carrier body has at least one projection formed of the material of the carrier body. The at least one projection extends from the at least one through opening outwardly from at least one of the planar surfaces. The assembly further includes an elastomeric material encapsulating the projection. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148050 | SEALING ARTICLE - The present invention relates to a sealing article comprising an elastomeric and/or polymeric substrate and a plasma polymeric coating arranged thereon and consisting of carbon, silicon, oxygen, hydrogen and (i) fluorine or (ii) no fluorine and optionally usual impurities, the following relationships applying to the substance amount ratios in the plasma polymeric coating: | 2011-06-23 |
20110148051 | TOOL ATTACHMENT FOR INSTALLING KEY-LOCKING INSERTS, AND A KIT INCLUDING SUCH A TOOL ATTACHMENT - A tool attachment for installing key-locking inserts, and a kit including such a tool attachment. For installing the key-locking insert, which is configured to be locked by a key, the tool attachment can be mounted on a power head, and connected to a pneumatic power supply, and includes a tightening torque transmission device, tightening the insert, and, in a casing, a key striker device configured to crimp the key onto the insert when crimping pressure is applied to the key by the pneumatic power supply. The striker device includes plural plates that are substantially perpendicular to the tightening axis. Crimping pressure applied suddenly to the plates inside the casing drives the key striker device and to crimp the keys. The tool attachment does not include moving mechanical parts, and is highly reliable. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148052 | MECHANICAL DEVICE FOR TILT CONTROL - The invention relates to a device that comprises:
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20110148053 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT DEVICE FOR HIGH CLEARANCE VEHICLE - A self-propelled, dirigible agricultural vehicle includes a height-adjustable chassis with an axle and a driven wheel hub. The axle is shiftable between a normal clearance position above the wheel hub and a relatively higher elevated clearance position. The chassis further includes a kingpin and a spacer section that is removably connectable to the kingpin. The axle is in the normal clearance position when the spacer is removed from the kingpin and is in the elevated clearance position when the spacer is connected to the kingpin. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148054 | FRAME STRUCTURE FOR SKATES - A skate frame ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148055 | SKATEBOARD TRUCK - A truck according to the present invention includes a hanger dimensioned for insertion of axles upon which wheels are attached. The truck may be configured for attachment to a skateboard. The hanger includes a cutout portion including a key cavity into which a key is positioned. Bushings and a kingpin are also installed onto the hanger. The key when positioned within the key cavity of the hanger confines the pivot of the hanger on a centerline which bisects the hanger. The key may include extending cylindrical tabs which may allow for the hanger to freely swivel about the kingpin passing therethrough without the use of bearing surfaces. The bushings are positioned on the kingpin and on opposite sides of the key and key cavity of the hanger so as to urge the hanger to its center position. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148056 | Kart Kovey - 1. The cover (Kart Kovey) is easy to install or remove from any store shopping cart handle. Velcro pads attach the Kart Kovey around the handle (FIGS. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148057 | Retractable Wheel Assembly - A retractable wheel assembly is provided for coupling to a mounting on an object. The retractable wheel assembly is moveable between one or more extended positions and a retracted position. The retractable wheel assembly is configured to expose a wheel in the extended position(s) and to stow said wheel in the retracted position. The retractable wheel assembly comprises a first wheel strut rotatably mounted at or proximate a first end thereof, a first link arm handle rotatably coupled at or proximate a second end of the first wheel strut, and a first over-centre locking arm rotatably coupled at or proximate a first end to the first link arm handle and rotatably mounted at a second end thereof. The retractable wheel assembly is configured to rotatably couple to the wheel at or proximate the coupling between the first wheel strut and the first link arm handle | 2011-06-23 |
20110148058 | Stroller - A stroller with a sitting area that is convertible from a smaller seat for a child into a larger seat for an adult. In addition, the stroller sitting area may be converted into a bassinet for a child to lay within. A rocking structure may be provided to permit the sitting area to rock. In addition, the stroller seat may be rotatable from a first position to a second position for rocking either side to side or front to back. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148059 | Infant Carrier Apparatus Having an Adjustable Handle Assembly - An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame, a handle assembly having two side segments, two handle adjusting mechanisms pivotally connecting the two side segments of the handle assembly with the support frame, a release actuator and two transmission elements. Each of the handle adjusting mechanisms has a locked state for securely holding the handle assembly in place relative to the support frame, and an unlocked state allowing rotation of the handle assembly about a pivot axis relative to the support frame. Each of the transmission elements has a first and second distal end, wherein the first distal end is connected with one of the handle adjusting mechanisms, and the second distal end is connected with the release actuator. The release actuator is operable to switch the handle adjusting mechanisms from the locked state to the unlocked state. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148060 | PASSIVE VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROVIDING OPTIMAL CAMBER GAIN - The present invention provides a passive vehicle suspension system providing optimal camber gain and avoiding the “bump camber” problem. This vehicle suspension system utilizes a conventional sway bar and a kinematic system to rotate the tire(s) of a vehicle in a direction opposite the roll of the vehicle during turning or cornering, for example. The kinematic design allows for adjustability and optimization, providing optimal camber gain. Although an automotive vehicle suspension system is illustrated and described, and, specifically, a racing or everyday automotive vehicle suspension system, the concepts of the present invention are capable of much broader applicability. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148061 | SCOOTER HANDLEBAR HOLDER - A scooter features a top tube attached to the top portion of a steering column and handlebars having handgrips and stems, with the stems sized to be received within the open ends of the top tube when in a use configuration. A handlebar holder housing covers a top portion of the steering column and a portion of the top tube and includes holding bores sized to receive the handlebar stems when the handlebars are in a storage configuration. The handlebar stems are provided with spring pins that engage use apertures and storage apertures formed in the top tube and housing, respectively, when in the handlebars are in the use and storage configurations. A cord passes through the top tube and is fastened to the handlebars. The handlebar holder housing includes cord slots in communication with the holding bores and receive the cord when the first and second handlebars are in the storage configuration. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148062 | Mobile platform assembly - A mobile platform such as, but not limited to, a skateboard type of structure capable of movably transporting an individual over a supporting surface. A wheel assembly connected to the platform includes at least one but more practically a plurality of wheels having a spherical configuration extending outwardly from opposite surfaces of the platform into engagement with the supporting surface so as to define at least two operative positions of the platform. A mounting assembly and each of a plurality of different embodiments of a bearing assembly are structured to facilitate a substantially universal, rotational movement of said wheel(s) relative to said platform. The different embodiments of the bearing assembly facilitate either a free or unrestricted universal rotational movement of the one wheel relative to the platform or alternatively a universal, rotational movement thereof concurrently about more defined rotational axes. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148063 | Mobile platform assembly - A mobile platform such as, but not limited to, a skateboard or roller skate type of structure capable of movably transporting an individual over a supporting surface. A wheel assembly connected to the platform includes at least one but more practically a plurality of wheels each having a spherical configuration extending outwardly from opposite surfaces of the platform. A mounting assembly and each of a plurality of different embodiments of a bearing assembly are structured to facilitate a substantially universal, rotational movement of said wheel(s) relative to said platform. The different embodiments of the bearing assembly facilitate either a free or unrestricted universal rotational movement of the one wheel relative to the platform or alternatively a universal, rotational movement thereof concurrently about more defined rotational axes. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148064 | MULTILAYERED SLIDING MEMBER AND RACK GUIDE IN RACK-AND-PINION TYPE STEERING APPARATUS FOR AUTOMOBILE USING THE SAME - A multilayered sliding member | 2011-06-23 |
20110148065 | CROSS MEMBER-INTERGRATED TRUNNION BRACKET - In order to drastically reduce the effort and time required for the alignment adjustment over a conventional case to significantly alleviate the work burden, a cross member-integrated trunnion bracket | 2011-06-23 |
20110148066 | Vehicle suspension, steering, damping and anti-roll system with linear wheel travel - A vehicle suspension, steering, damping and anti-roll system for a wheeled vehicle. Unlike most previous vehicle suspension and steering systems, this invention uses a rod-in-sleeve design for the front and rear suspension assemblies to allow vertical linear wheel knuckle movement of the wheels. This invention is unusual by using a cable-operated steering system and also by using cables to transfer cable tension from upward wheel movement to remote spring/shock absorber assemblies. Also unique is the use of a spring/shock absorber assembly arrangement that provides both suspension and anti-roll effects for a pair of right and left wheels in the same unit. The rear suspension proposed shares some similarities to the front suspension and consists of a dual rod-in-sleeve design with cables that transfer forces from road bumps to a remote spring assembly. | 2011-06-23 |
20110148067 | APPARATUS FOR STORING AIR - On an apparatus for generating and/or storing compressed air, particularly for filling tires of a vehicle, particularly a bicycle, it is provided that the apparatus is accommodated in an element ( | 2011-06-23 |
20110148068 | STEERABLE BICYCLE WITH HANDLEBAR PROPULSION - A cycle, such as a bicycle, used forward and rearward movement of handlebars to provide an additional force for driving or propelling the rear wheel of a bicycle. A drive rod linkage extends from the handlebars to transmit the fore and aft movement of the handlebars to drive the rear wheel of the bicycle. The rod linkage transfers this fore and aft motion without interfering with conventional steering of the front wheel. Forward and rearward movement of the handlebars is consistent with the normal manner of riding a traditional bicycle. | 2011-06-23 |