37th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130233052 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING THE PRESENCE OF COMPONENTS IN THE EXHAUST OF COMMERCIAL AND/OR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES - A system and/or method for quantifying the presence of one or more components in vehicle exhaust, and more particularly to a non-contact, sampling system and method for quantifying the presence of one or more components in exhaust emissions of commercial and/or heavy-duty vehicles that emit exhaust at an elevated level, under actual operating conditions. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233053 | Torque Limited Fitting - A torque limited fitting is provided having a head and a body, which in certain embodiments may be assembled by an operator. The body of the torque limited fitting has a passageway therethrough for receiving and removably holding tubing. The torque limited fitting may be adapted for use with a flat bottom port, such as in an analytical instrument, like liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, ion chromatography, or in in vitro diagnostic systems. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233054 | NEEDLE TRAP FOR USE WITH A GAS CHROMATOGRAPH-MASS SPECTROMETER FOR FIELD SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS - A system and method for improving operation of a needle trap by changing a flow path through a needle trap to enable a needle to draw a fluid sample into a working end of the needle and out through the side hole, wherein drawing the sample through the side hole eliminates the possibility of a leak through the side hole while drawing a fluid sample into the working end. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233055 | GAS CHROMATOGRAPH - In gas chromatographic analysis, the consumption of a sample and the consumption of a carrier gas are reduced. In a direct injection unit ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233056 | METHOD FOR MEASURING SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF COMBUSTIBLE GASES, DEVICE FOR MEASURING SPECIFIC GRAVITY, AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING WOBBE INDEX - A method for measuring specific gravity of a combustible gas includes measuring the refractive index and sound speed of a gas of interest which contains at least one type of gas selected from a hydrocarbon gas, hydrogen gas, and carbon monoxide gas, and computing the value of the specific gravity Da of the gas of interest from Equation (1) below using a value selected as a correction factor x from within a range of 2.4 to 9.3 on the basis of a refractive index converted specific gravity Dn determined from the refractive index and a sound speed converted specific gravity Ds determined from the sound speed: | 2013-09-12 |
20130233057 | Device For Analyzing At Least One Hydrocarbon Contained In A Drilling Fluid And Associated Method - The device comprises an extractor ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233058 | REMOTE SEAL PRESSURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR SUBSEA USE - A remote seal assembly for subsea applications is provided. The assembly includes an upper housing having a fluid coupling for coupling the remote seal to a process fluid pressure measurement device. A lower housing is coupled to the upper housing and has an interface that is configured to mount to a pressure vessel. The lower housing also has a process fluid inlet. An isolation diaphragm is disposed between the upper and lower housings. At least one of the upper housing, lower housing and isolation diaphragm are constructed from a material suitable for immersion in saltwater. In some embodiments, the lower housing has a shoulder disposed about the process fluid inlet and a plurality of self-energizing seals configured to couple the assembly to a venturi flow meter body. A subsea process fluid flow measurement system is also provided that includes a pressure transmitter and at least one subsea remote seal assembly. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233059 | RHEOMETRY INSTRUMENT UTILIZING SURFACE ACOUSTIC WAVES - A capillary break-up extensional rheometry (Ca BER) instrument including: opposing plates between which a capillary fluid bridge can be formed; and a surface acoustic wave (SAW) actuator having a working surface located on one of the plates, wherein when the test fluid is applied to the working surface of the SAW actuator, and the SAW actuator is energised, a said liquid bridge of the test fluid is produced between the plates. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233060 | SOLVENT DELIVERY DEVICE AND LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH - A solvent delivery device comprises a solvent delivery pump and a flow path switching valve. The flow path switching valve is connected to downstream ends of mobile phase sending flow paths and the solvent delivery pump is to be connected to one of the mobile phase sending flow paths by switching the flow path switching valve. At least one of the mobile phase sending flow paths includes a buffer solution sending flow path, and the buffer solution sending flow path includes a buffer solution storage section, a cleaning solution storage section, and a mobile phase switching valve for switching connection of the flow path switching valve to one of the storage sections. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233061 | BIOMARKER NORMALIZATION - A fluid sample is measured with a tear film measuring system that includes is processing device that receives a sample chip comprising a sample region configured to contain an aliquot volume of sample fluid, the processing device configured to perform analyses of osmolarity and of one or more biomarkers within the sample fluid, wherein the analysis of biomarkers includes normalization of biomarker concentration values. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233062 | FLUID ANALYSIS TOOL - An apparatus and method for analyzing a fluid wherein the apparatus comprises a transparent elongate body having a piston within a central cavity therein. The piston includes a first sealable chamber and defines a second chamber between the second end of the elongate body and the piston. The apparatus includes an opening through the second end of the elongate body and an actuator operably connected to the piston so as to draw the piston away from the opening so as to draw a second fluid into the second chamber. The method comprises introducing a volume of a control fluid into the first chamber and drawing the piston in a direction away from a second end of the elongate body so as to draw a volume of a sample fluid into the second chamber so as to permit visual comparison of the control and the sample fluids. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233063 | Sensor for Determining Contact - A sensor for determining the level of contact between the consumer and the absorbent article and/or with bodily fluids is provided. The sensor comprises wetness sensels, pressure sensels, and combinations thereof. The sensor further comprises a microelectronic device and a power source. The sensor is attached to the microelectronic device providing a contiguous chamber with the sensor and the microelectronic device. The sensor may attach to a portion of skin. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233064 | METHOD OF MEASURING STEAM TURBINE, MEASURING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STEAM TURBINE - A method of measuring a steam turbine according to an embodiment has: installing a measuring device into the inside of the steam turbine through an inspection hole or a manhole of the steam turbine or an inspection hole or a manhole of a condenser connected to the steam turbine, when the steam turbine is halted; and measuring a position and a dimension of an axial key or a center key of the steam turbine by using the measuring device, without opening a turbine casing of the steam turbine. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233065 | BRAKE MOUNTING, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A MEASUREMENT VARIABLE FOR A BRAKE FORCE OR FRICTIONAL FORCE ACTING ON A DISK BRAKE - A location-determining device in a motor vehicle having at least one receiver device for receiving position signals and time signals for a multiplicity of satellites assigned to a global navigation system and a location-calculating module for calculating location information based on received position data and time data. The location-determining device has at least one receiver device structurally integrated into the housing of an optical sensor unit, wherein the housing is arranged in a passenger compartment in a region of an upper edge of a windscreen, and wherein the housing does not have more than a single connection to a vehicle data bus and not more than a single connection to a vehicle power supply. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233066 | TIRE TESTING DEVICE - To effectively suppress a shift of a rotating axis of an upper chuck with respect to a rotating axis of a lower chuck due to a separating force. A tire testing device ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233067 | TIRE UNIFORMITY TESTING SYSTEM - An apparatus for changing rim sets at a testing station of a tire uniformity testing system that includes a storage unit for storing a plurality of rim set assemblies. A transfer arm is reciprocally movable and includes a gripper mechanism for gripping a rim set assembly and moving it from a storage position to a position at which rims forming part of the rim set assembly are aligned with opposed spindles at the testing station. The rim set assembly includes a bracket having structure engageable by the transfer arm and at least one of the rims forming part of the assembly includes a locking member rotatable between a first position and a second position. The bracket includes a structure for immobilizing the rim to inhibit relative rotation between the rim and the bracket and further includes a lever mechanism for moving the locking member from its first position to its second position in order to engage retaining members forming part of the bracket. The lever mechanism moves the locking member from its second position to its first position when the rim is aligned with an associated spindle in order to engage other retaining members forming part of the spindle. The rim is released from the bracket as the locking member moves to engage the other retaining members. After release, the bracket moves to a remote position spaced from the testing station. To remove the rim sets, the steps for attaching rims to the spindles are reversed in order to release the rims from the spindles while simultaneously engaging the bracket. The resulting rim set assembly is moved to a remote position defined by a storage unit that stores a plurality of rim set assemblies. The disclosed locking member and associated rim can be used to facilitate the manual installation of a test rim to a spindle. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233068 | EXTENDED VALVE STEM CAP - The disclosed embodiments include a valve stem assembly for a tire pressure monitoring system sensor. The assembly can comprise a valve stem body, and a grommet for purposes of engaging a vehicle wheel. The valve stem body can comprise an attachment end to be attached to a pressure sensor to determine tire air pressure. The valve stem assembly can further comprise a cap that is releasably engaged to the valve stem body which can limit movement of the valve stem assembly relative to the vehicle wheel, the cap having a closed end to cover an air transfer end of the valve stem, and a second open end to overlay the valve stem body and grommet. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233069 | RETENTION MEMBER ON VALVE STEM SEALING GROMMET - A valve stem connectible to a tire pressure sensor includes a valve stem body and a grommet attached to the valve stem body. The grommet includes a first flange and a second flange extending radially outward from the valve stem body. A retention member attached to the valve stem body includes a base member and a standoff extending from the base member. The standoff is selectively moveable between a first position in which a distal end of the standoff is disposed at a first radial distance from a longitudinal axis of the valve stem body, and a second position in which the standoff is disposed at a second radial distance from the longitudinal axis, the first radial distance being greater than the second radial distance. An outer peripheral edge of the second flange is disposed at a third radial distance that is less than the first radial distance. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233070 | Level Detector/Transmitter System - A level detector mounts to a tank containing a liquid. The detector transmits and receives ultrasonic pulses. The pulses are processed by a microprocessor which periodically measures the liquid level of the tank. When the liquid level reaches a pre-established level, a cell phone automatically transmits data to a remote location. A schedule for emptying the tank is generated by a server at the remote location. A service man uses the schedule to visit the tank location and empty the tank. In addition, a portable charger/calibrator is mounted to the level detector to charge the power supply of the detector and calibrate the liquid level. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233071 | Coverslipping Machine Having An Optical Limit Fill Level Measuring Device For A Liquid - The present invention relates to a coverslipping machine ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233072 | Temperature compensated hydrostatic liquid level sensor - An outer passive reference resistor loop is printed along the length of an elongated substrate along with an inner active liquid level sensing resistor loop, whereby the reference resistor loop is exposed to exactly the same varying temperature conditions as the active level sensing resistor loop (e.g. in half air/half water), thereby providing superior temperature compensation. An upper plastic substrate carries a elongated conductive strip that is positioned over the first and second legs of the inner resistor loop but not over the legs of the outer resistor loop and wherein the first and second insulated substrates are coupled together providing separation of the substrates in the absence of hydrostatic pressure, and for causing conductive bridging contact by the elongated strip of an electrically conductive material contacting the first and second legs of the inner resistive elongated loop in the presence of hydrostatic pressure. Printed inks produce the resistive loops. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233073 | MOISTURE SENSORS ON CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATES - A moisture sensor includes a first electrode (a conductive substrate) having a first sensor portion and a first terminal portion as well as a second electrode having a second sensor portion and a second terminal portion. The moisture sensor also includes a layer of porous dielectric material sandwiched between the first sensor portion and the second sensor portion. Further the moisture sensor includes a layer of dense insulating material sandwiched between the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion. Leads are then connected to the two terminal portions. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233074 | Angular Rate Sensor with Improved Aging Properties - An angular velocity sensor is described with improved ageing and hysteresis properties. The sensor may be of a ring type driven by a driver circuit, the sensor further comprising primary and secondary portions having corresponding signal pickoffs. The gain of the primary pickoff signal and the capacitance of the primary portions of the sensor are controlled relative to the gain of the secondary pickoff and the capacitance of the secondary portions of the sensor. Control electronics is provided that enables matching of the relative signals from the respective channels. In this way, temperature hysteresis and ageing effects of materials used in forming the sensor are overcome. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233075 | Micromachined Gyroscopes with 2-DOF Sense Modes Allowing Interchangeable Robust and Precision Operation - A z-axis gyroscope design is presented with a 2-degree of freedom (DOF) sense mode allowing interchangeable operation in either precision (mode-matched) or robust (wide-bandwidth) modes. This is accomplished using a complete 2-DOF coupled system which allows for the specification of the sense mode resonant frequencies and coupling independent of frequency. By decoupling the frame connecting the sense system to a central anchor, x-y symmetry is preserved while enabling a fully coupled 2-DOF sense mode providing control over both the bandwidth and the amount of coupling independent of operational frequency. The robust mode corresponds to operation between the 2-DOF sense mode resonant frequencies providing a response gain and bandwidth controlled by frequency spacing. Precision mode of operation, however, relies on mode-matching the drive to the second, anti-phase sense mode resonant frequency which can be designed to provide a gain advantage over a similar 1-DOF system. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233076 | Micromachined Gyroscopes with 2-DOF Sense Modes Allowing Interchangeable Robust and Precision Operation - A z-axis gyroscope design is presented with a 2-degree of freedom (DOF) sense mode allowing interchangeable operation in either precision (mode-matched) or robust (wide-bandwidth) modes. This is accomplished using a complete 2-DOF coupled system which allows for the specification of the sense mode resonant frequencies and coupling independent of frequency. By decoupling the frame connecting the sense system to a central anchor, x-y symmetry is preserved while enabling a fully coupled 2-DOF sense mode providing control over both the bandwidth and the amount of coupling independent of operational frequency. The robust mode corresponds to operation between the 2-DOF sense mode resonant frequencies providing a response gain and bandwidth controlled by frequency spacing. Precision mode of operation, however, relies on mode-matching the drive to the second, anti-phase sense mode resonant frequency which can be designed to provide a gain advantage over a similar 1-DOF system. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233077 | ELECTROSTATIC FORCE GENERATOR AND FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND ACCELEROMETER HAVING THE SAME - An electrostatic force generator is disclosed. The electrostatic force generator includes an RF AC voltage source, a capacitive module, a resonant capacitive-inductive bridge (CIB) module, a lock-in amplifier module, and a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller. The resonant capacitive-inductive bridge module converts the differential capacitance to a differential signal. The differential signal from the resonant capacitive-inductive bridge module is demodulated at the RF excitation frequency by the lock-in amplifier module. The PID controller receives the output signal from the lock-in amplifier module and generates two audio frequency AC signals to generate a compensation electrostatic force and maintain the capacitance balance inside the capacitive module. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233078 | Electret-Based Accelerometer - An electret accelerometer is provided in which a diaphragm, an electret, a back plate and an electronic circuit are placed in a sealed casing to prevent external acoustic signals from reaching the diaphragm. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233079 | SENSOR SYSTEM FOR DETECTING FLOW - This invention relates to flow sensors, systems, and methods useful for detecting and/or monitoring flow of a fluid. The invention is also related to detecting and/or monitoring the presence of scour, overtopping, and/or bed migration. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233080 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AND LOCATING A DISTURBANCE IN A MEDIUM, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A system including a mechanism emitting successive acoustic waves in a medium, a mechanism receiving the successive acoustic waves after propagation thereof in the medium, configured to supply a reception signal based on the successive acoustic waves received, and a mechanism detecting and locating disturbance in the medium on the basis of the reception signal. The emitting mechanism is configured such that, amplitude and/or phase spectrum of each acoustic wave having, at a specific frequency at least, an amplitude, or phase, varying in the medium according to a specific spatial distribution of the amplitude, or phase, and the spatial distributions of the amplitude, or phase, of the successive acoustic waves are mutually different. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233081 | EMBEDDED OR CLIP-ON DEVICE FOR HEALTH MONITORING OF AN ARTICLE | 2013-09-12 |
20130233082 | ULTRASONIC INSPECTION TOOL - An ultrasonic inspection probe comprising: a flexible ultrasonic array, a flexible coupling component arranged to ultrasonically couple the flexible ultrasonic array to a workpiece at a coupling boundary surface, a loading component arranged to apply a pressure to the coupling component to a surface opposite the coupling boundary surface to maintain contact between the coupling boundary surface and a workpiece. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233083 | System for Determining Vibration Characteristics of a Motor Vehicle - A system for determining vibration characteristics of a motor vehicle having a sensing arrangement ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233084 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF DETECTING AN OBJECT - A portable non-contact sensor system including a laser generator subsystem, a laser detector subsystem, an an analysis subsystem. The laser generator subsystem is configured to project a plurality of laser pulses at a surface of an object that is to be characterized. The laser detector subsystem is configured to receive return laser pulses from the object. The analysis subsystem is configured to analyze the received return pulses and characterize the object. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233085 | DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR - A differential sensor includes a sensor chip having first and second stopper members provided to first and second faces of a sensor diaphragm, respectively, first and second duct members provided to first and second faces of the sensor chip, having, therein, pressure guiding ducts that guide measurement pressures to the first and second faces of the sensor diaphragm, respectively, and an elastic holding member that applies an elastic force to the first duct member in the direction of the first face of the sensor chip, applies an elastic force to the second duct member in the direction of the second face of the sensor chip, and holds the sensor chip under pressure between the first duct member and the second duct member. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233086 | MEMS CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor measures pressure by measuring the deflection of a MEMS membrane using a capacitive read-out method. There are two ways to implement the invention. One involves the use of an integrated Pirani sensor and the other involves the use of an integrated resonator, to function as a reference pressure sensor, for measuring an internal cavity pressure. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233087 | PRESSURE TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INTEGRAL BACK-UP RING - A pressure transducer assembly, and a method of making the same, comprising a header having a first connection portion; a port having a corresponding second connection portion, wherein the first connection portion of the header is attached to the second connection portion of the port to create a header-port interface; and an integral back up ring defined in one of the header and port, wherein the integral back up ring is separated from the header-port interface by a cavity. The first connection portion of the header is attached to the second connection portion of the port by a full penetration weld and the integral back up ring is adapted to block the full penetration weld from damaging the header and thus minimize, if not eliminate, crack propagation. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233088 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT DELIVERY - An agricultural product delivery system includes a conduit. The conduit of the agricultural product delivery system is configured to enable agricultural product to pass therethrough. The agricultural product delivery system also includes a first electrostatic sensor coupled to the conduit, and configured to detect the agricultural product passing through the conduit. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233089 | SENSOR MODULE, FORCE DETECTING DEVICE, AND ROBOT - A sensor module includes a first member including a first recess in which a piezoelectric element including an electrode is arranged, a second member joined to the first member, a first plate in contact with the second member, a second plate in contact with the first member, and a fastening section configured to fasten the first plate and the second plate. A first projection projecting toward the second member is provided on the first plate. The internal height of the first recess of the first member is larger than the height of the piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric element is in contact with the second member. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233090 | MEASURING DEVICE - A measuring device for measuring the torque of a torsion spring, includes a base, an electronic scale secured to the base, a supporting plate fixed to the base, and a holding mechanism slidably secured to the supporting plate. The holding mechanism includes a screw slidably secured to the supporting plate, two nuts engaging with the screw and arranged at opposite sides of the screw, and a holding portion for holding the torsion spring. The nuts are operated to adjust the height of the screw relative to the supporting plate, to drive the torsion spring to depress the electronic scale. The electronic scale displays a weight value for calculating the torque of the torsion spring when depressed by the torsion spring. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233091 | BICYCLE INPUT FORCE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A bicycle crank arm apparatus comprises a crank arm having a crank axle mounting portion and a pedal mounting portion. A circuit-mounting structure is disposed between the crank axle mounting portion and the pedal mounting portion, wherein the circuit-mounting structure is configured to detachably mount a measurement board. When a measurement board is mounted to the circuit-mounting structure, the resulting combination forms a bicycle input force processing apparatus. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233092 | BICYCLE CRANK ARM - A bicycle crank arm comprises a crank body, a sensor support member and a power sensing device. The crank body includes a crank axle mounting portion and a pedal mounting portion. The sensor support member is disposed in a cavity of the crank body and attached to the crank body. The power sensing device is supported on the sensor support member. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233093 | SORPTION OF WATER FROM A SAMPLE USING A POLYMERIC DRYING AGENT - A method of extracting an analyte from a sample is described where the sample includes water. The sample and polymeric drying agent are added to a container. The polymeric drying agent includes a cationic monomer, an anionic monomer, and a crosslinker. The polymeric drying agent is configured to sorb water from the sample. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233094 | AUTOMATED SAMPLING OF DISSOLVED CONTAMINANTS IN WATER - An automated sampler for sampling contaminants that are dissolved in water. An empty, sealed first vial is placed at a first sampling station with a dual-port needle, and a mechanical syringe pump displaces a programmable volume of gas from the first vial. A sealed second vial having a field sample of water with dissolved contaminants, typically without a headspace region, is placed at a second sampling station, with a dual-port needle. The syringe pump extracts an aqueous volume from the second vial, then transfers the aqueous volume into the first vial. This is all done without exposing the field sample to any external gasses or other compounds, and without opening the seal of the field sample to atmosphere. The sample in the first vial is heated, and an aliquot of headspace from the first vial is then injected into an analyzer device for identification and quantification. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233095 | Pipette - A pipette with a rod-shaped casing, a seat, a displacement equipment, comprising a displacement chamber with a relocatable limit, a connection channel, a drive equipment for relocating the relocatable limit of the displacement chamber, coupled to the relocatable limit and having an axially relocatable lifting rod, an upper stop body, a lower stop body and a stop element on the circumference of the lifting rod for limiting the stroke of the lifting rod, an overstroke spring, a stationary screw element, and with a screw element that is relocatable in the casing, a toothing, running along a helical line with the same pitch as that of the thread of the relocatable screw element and having teeth on the upper edge of the relocatable screw element that are directed in the direction of the instantaneous axis of the relocatable screw element, a toothed driving wheel, and means for rotating the toothed driving wheel. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233096 | PIPETTING DEVICE HAVING A LINEAR MOTOR - The invention relates to a pipetting device, comprising at least two pipetting channels ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233097 | Physical and Occupational Therapy Monitoring and Assessment Methods and Apparatus - Apparatus and methods for the collection, processing, storage, communication and use of data generated by an array of sensors connected to a body for the purposes of monitoring and measuring physical motion. Analysis of the collected data is employed to aid the user in accomplishing more efficient and effective physical exercise or training. Data may also be used by 3 | 2013-09-12 |
20130233098 | REACTION VESSEL PROBE ADAPTER - An adapter for releasably securing a probe to a reaction vessel. Embodiments of the adapter include a cover plate for mating with a reaction vessel, a body portion extending from the cover plate, and a probe gripping portion secured to the body portion. A collet and at least one anvil resides within the body portion/probe gripping portion assembly. The collet has at least one split conical end that may be divided into a plurality of flexible gripping fingers, the conical end of the collet adapted to mate with the at least one anvil. An o-ring is preferably located in the body portion and surrounds a probe when the probe is passed through the adapter. Pressure from the reaction vessel exerts an axial force on the o-ring which, in turn, exerts a like force on the anvil, thereby causing the gripping fingers of the collet to exert a gripping force on the probe. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233099 | PROBE ASSEMBLY - Provided is a probe assembly that can be used for fine-pitch pads and can be made with lower cost. The probe assembly includes: a vertical probe which is formed by etching metal foil, and touches a to-be-inspected semiconductor chip electrode; an output terminal which projects from a side opposite to the side of the vertical probe and touches a wiring board; a thin plate-shaped probe which has a substantially rectangular cross section at a part thereof and includes an opening which engages a support rod; and a support rod which includes a first guide groove which guides the opening, a second guide groove which guides the vertical probe, and a third guide groove which guides the output terminal. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233100 | Dynamically balanced flywheel - In embodiments of the invention, a vehicle stabilization control unit may determine a control moment value for one or more gyroscopes coupled to a vehicle frame to exert for stabilization of the vehicle frame. A number of input axes for the flywheels of the one or more gyroscopes to precess may be increased in order to generate the determined control moment value. In some embodiments, the one or more gyroscopes are further coupled to a turntable, and increasing the number of input axes for the flywheels comprises rotating the turntable. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the one or more gyroscopes comprise at least two gyroscopes coupled inline to the vehicle frame (e.g., aligned lengthwise with respect to the front and rear wheel to spin and precess in opposite directions with respect to each other). | 2013-09-12 |
20130233101 | ECCENTRIC MOMENT STEPLESS ADJUSTABLE VIBRATING MECHANISM - The present invention relates to an eccentric moment stepless adjustable vibrating mechanism comprising a box body. At least four eccentric shafts are installed on the box body, wherein half of the eccentric shafts are arranged side by side at the upper part of the box body to form the eccentric group of an upper layer, and the other half of the eccentric shafts are arranged side by side at the lower part of the box body to form the eccentric group of a lower layer, each eccentric shaft is provided with an eccentric block and a gear, the gears of the eccentric group of the upper layer are meshed with each other, the gears of the eccentric group of the lower layer are meshed with each other; one of the eccentric shafts of the eccentric group of the upper layer is connected with a first hydraulic motor and the other eccentric shaft thereof is provided with an upper chain wheel; one of the eccentric shafts of the eccentric group of the lower layer is connected with a second hydraulic motor and the other eccentric shaft thereof is provided with a lower chain wheel; the upper and lower chain wheels are connected with each other by a chain; two adjusting chain wheels which are connected with each other by a connecting rod are arranged between the eccentric groups of the upper and lower layers; the two adjusting chain wheels are both connected with the chain; and the connecting rod is fixedly connected with a telescopic rod of a hydraulic cylinder installed on the box body. The present invention can realize the optional adjusting control of working amplitude of an engineering machine, is favorable to prolong the service life of the machine, improves working efficiency and working adaptability, and has strong practicability and wide market application prospect. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233102 | Mechanism for Tooth Clearance Adjustment and Linear Actuation - This invention relates to a mechanism for tooth clearance adjustment and linear actuation. In certain aspects of the invention, a mechanism for gear clearance adjustment comprises a retaining element, on which a first gear wheel is mounted, and a carrier element, on which a gear rack or a second gear wheel is mounted. The carrier element or on the retaining element includes at least one clearance adjustment device arranged by a fastening device. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233103 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM - A return passage that connects two points of a rolling passage to allow each ball that rolls in the rolling passage to endlessly circulate is formed in a ball screw nut by attaching a circulation member to fitting holes. A protrusion is formed on an outer surface of the circulation member at a position offset from a raceway of the balls that circulate in the return passage. The circulation member is fixed to the ball screw nut when the protrusion contacts an inner periphery of an inner ring of a second bearing. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233104 | 7-SPEED TRANSMISSION - A 7-speed transmission for a motor vehicle, in particular for a sports car, includes an input or primary shaft, an output or secondary shaft, a first, a second, a third, a fourth, a fifth, a sixth and a seventh forward speed, as well as a reverse speed. In order to obtain a compact constructional design with a small transversal size and allow a sporty drive mode in the upshift from the first to the sixth speed, in which the shift process occur in an overlapping manner and almost without any interruption of the drive force, the eight speeds are combined in pairs into four shift groups, two of the four shift groups are arranged on the input or primary shaft and two on the output or secondary shaft, respectively, and at least between the first speed and the sixth speed adjacent speeds are arranged in different shift groups. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233105 | MACHINE TOOL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A machine tool transmission system includes a driving assembly, a driven gear and at least one transmission gear, at least two positioning gears and at least two retaining gears. The driving assembly includes an input unit and a driving gear driven by the input unit. The transmission gear, positioning gears and retaining gears have respectively a plurality of transmission teeth, positioning teeth and retaining teeth that include respectively a front end tooth and a rear end tooth connecting to the front end tooth and formed at a thickness greater than that of the front end tooth. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233106 | ROTARY OPERATION DEVICE - A rotary operation device that can prevent misassembly of a rotary operation member and a rotational force transmission member, has a rotary operation member, a rotation detector, and a rotational force transmission member. The rotary operation member has a first gear and the rotational force transmission member has a second gear and a transmission axis. One of the rotary operation member and the rotational force transmission member has a first interference portion that interferes with the other member in a position misaligned from a proper engagement position where the first gear and the second gear are engaged in a proper phase relationship. The other member comprises a second interference member that interferes with the first interference portion in a position misaligned from the proper engagement position and an escape portion that receives the first interference portion in the proper engagement position to allow assembly with the one member. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233107 | Gear Train - The invention relates to a liquid-lubricated gear train having the following characteristics: the gear train has at least two gears, the teeth of which mesh with each other; the gear train has an engagement area, which has an inlet and an outlet; the gear train has a casing wall, which encloses at least one of two gears that work with each other and partially or completely blocks the enclosed interior off from the environment; the casing wall has an outlet in the area of the inlet, wherein said outlet establishes a conducting connection between the interior and the atmosphere; and the distance between the dynamic enveloping circle of the gears and the casing wall is less than the tooth height. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233108 | Combination Double Thread Screw - A double thread screw includes a mandrel, a plurality of threaded blocks mounted on the mandrel, and two ends stops mounted on the mandrel. The mandrel has a periphery provided with a plurality of locking faces. The threaded blocks are clamped between and limited by the ends stops. Each of the threaded blocks has a central portion provided with a locking hole locked onto the locking faces of the mandrel. Each of the threaded blocks has a periphery provided with two first thread grooves which intersect each other and have two opposite threading directions. The first thread grooves of the threaded blocks are combined to form two intersecting threads which are arranged successively in a staggered manner and are directed in two opposite threading directions. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233109 | Towed Vehicle Braking Apparatus - An auxiliary braking system and method of controlling the braking a towed vehicle is provided that includes a remote control that is in selective communication with an auxiliary braking unit positioned in a towing vehicle. More specifically, it is often desirable for the operator of the towing vehicle to assess the performance of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in a towed vehicle. In addition, it is often advantageous for the operator to perform real time adjustments to the performance parameters of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in the towing vehicle without having to cease driving and physically access the auxiliary braking device. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233110 | RANGE SWITCHING DEVICE - Provided is a range switching device for performing switching among drive, reverse, and neutral ranges of a transmission. The device includes a first switching valve driven by a first actuator and a second switching valve driven by a second actuator. The valves switch an oil channel to transmit the oil pressure from an oil pressure supply source between first state and second states. When the first and second switching valves are in the first and second states respectively, the oil pressure is transmitted to the forward fastening element. When the first and second switching valves are in the second state and first states respectively, the oil pressure is transmitted to the reverse fastening element. When both the valves are in the first or second state, oil pressure transmission to the forward and reverse fastening elements is substantially blocked. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233111 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A control apparatus for an automatic transmission including three frictional engagement elements is configured to set engagement pressures of first and second frictional engagement elements at the time when a predetermined shift speed is established such that a torque capacity of a third frictional engagement element becomes smaller than torque capacities of the first and second frictional engagement elements in the case where an engagement pressure is generated in the third frictional engagement element at the time when the predetermined shift speed is established. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233112 | BICYCLE OPERATING DEVICE - A bicycle operating device operates a bicycle component by moving a winding member that moves a take-up member relative to a fixed member in first and second directions. A positioning member is movably arranged with respect to the fixed member between a non-holding position and a holding position to selectively engage a positioning ratchet that is fixed to the take-up member. In the holding position, the positioning member prevents the take-up member from moving in the second direction by selectively engaging one of at least three engaging portions of the positioning ratchet. A preventing member is movably arranged with respect to the positioning ratchet such that the preventing member prevents the positioning member from engaging an intermediate engaging portion of the positioning ratchet while the winding member moves the take-up member in the first direction. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233113 | COMBINATION TORSION SPRING, AND SHIFT MECHANISM PROVIDED WITH SAME - A combination torsion spring is configured such that a predetermined reaction force is generated in a coil circumferential direction without a center of a wound coil tilting even when applied with a load. A first torsion spring and a second torsion spring of the combination torsion spring are each provided with a coil. Each coil is formed by spirally winding a copper wire in a different winding direction from one another. The inner diameter of the coil of the first torsion spring is approximately the same as the outer diameter of the coil of the second torsion spring. In the combination torsion spring, the coil of the second torsion spring is inserted into the coil of the first torsion spring. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233114 | VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL - There is provided a vehicle steering wheel including a circular rim, a grip forming a part of the rim and being held by a user, and input units formed inside the rim. Each input unit includes first and second input switches to be actuated by a pressing action of a user's thumb, and a third input switch provided between the first and second input switches to be actuated by a sliding action of the user's thumb on the third input switch while the user is holding the grip. The first input switch is located at a position of the user's thumb that can be placed without applying any force when the user is holding the grip. The second input switch is located at a lower position where the user's thumb can be placed without changing positions of other four fingers when the user is holding the grip. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233115 | VEHICLE - There is provided a vehicle including a peripheral steering wheel, a grip forming a part of the wheel and being held by a user, and input units formed inside the wheel. Each input unit includes a first input switch to be actuated by a pressing action of a user's thumb, a second input switch to be actuated by a pressing action of the user's thumb, and a third input switch provided between the first input switch and the second input switch to be actuated by a sliding action of the user's thumb on the third input switch on the wheel while the user is holding the grip. The input by the first input switch allows a cyclic change to be performed for changing drive modes. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233116 | ROBOT SKELETAL COMPONENTS - A robot skeletal component may be configured to support and power a robot. The skeletal component may include an elongated inner core and a battery coupled to and substantially circumscribing the inner core. The robot skeletal component may be configured to connect to a joint via a quick release flange. A casing may enclose the battery. The casing may be configured to seal punctures. The robot skeletal component may include a heating element to heat the battery. The robot skeletal component may be configured to transport fluid, data, and/or electrical power. The inner core may include a plurality of surface elements to transfer data and/or electrical power. The inner core may include a hollow interior, and the hollow interior may include a plurality of non-interconnected chambers configured to transfer fluid. The inner core may include insulators to insulate the inner core from the surface elements and/or the fluid. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233117 | INTERNALLY COLLAPSIBLE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY - A steering column assembly for an automotive vehicle that includes an inner column tube, a steering shaft supported at least in part by the inner column tube and having a longitudinal axis, a top bracket adapted for receiving a least a portion of the steering shaft and for mounting the steering column assembly within the automotive vehicle, and a telescoping motor subassembly adapted for selectively driving the steering shaft in a fore or aft direction. A telescoping motor subassembly mounting structure is coupled during normal operation to a column housing, the telescoping motor subassembly and the inner column tube, wherein the telescoping motor subassembly mounting structure is adapted to detach from the column housing in the event of an impact exceeding a predetermined first impact load. A plastically deformable energy absorption device is adapted to be carried least partially by the telescoping motor subassembly mounting structure and is fixed in place relative to the column housing during normal operation for maintaining the steering column assembly in an operational position. The energy absorption device absorbs energy by plastic deformation during impact after the telescoping motor subassembly starts to translate along the column housing, and wherein during the impact, the column housing remains in a fixed position. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233118 | PEDAL FEEL SIMULATION SYSTEM - A system and method for simulating pedal feel. The system includes a brake pedal having a support, a brake pedal arm pivotably attached at a pivot connection to the support, and a torsion spring mounted at the brake pedal arm pivot connection. In addition, a compression spring, spaced apart from the pivot connection, is connected to the support and to the brake pedal. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233119 | TOP CAP OF BICYCLE HANDLEBAR STEM TUBE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A top cap is provided for a bicycle handlebar stem. The top cap includes a cap body, which has a lower portion forming a fitting cylinder of a reduced diameter and a radially expanding circumferential shoulder atop the fitting cylinder. A barrel extends from a bottom of the fitting cylinder. The barrel forms a downward-facing hollow blind hole. The cap body forms a bolt head hole extending therethrough and coaxial with and communicating the blind hole. The barrel forms slits, which define a tightening section. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233120 | INTEGRATED VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - The present invention provides a system which integrates motor vehicle component operation into actuators located in the rim of a motor vehicle steering wheel. The two actuators of the system of the present invention are located in an arc segment of the steering wheel defined by the three o'clock and 12 o'clock positions for the right-hand actuator and the nine o'clock and 12 o'clock positions for the left-hand actuator. The actuators may operate in parallel with a conventional stalk switch or controls associated with an on board computer and only operate a motor vehicle component when activated and subsequently depressed. The integrated vehicle control system and apparatus of the present invention further provides for vehicle component operation which does not require a driver to remove his or her hands from the steering wheel. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233121 | LOCOMOTIVE HAND BRAKE TOOLS - An extension tool is provided for operating handwheels, such as those found on locomotive handbrakes. The tool includes a spinning handle and a tool body. The handle freely rotates about a longitudinal axis and provides a user with a spinning grip, allowing him or her to quickly and easily turn a handwheel. The tool body includes two or more jaws that clamp to the handwheel. The tool body additionally includes a screw mechanism for selectively tightening or releasing the jaws, in order to respectively attach or detach the tool from the handwheel as desired. Preferably, the screw mechanism further includes a drawbar that extends through an interior of the handle, and is adapted to move longitudinally to rotate the jaws. The drawbar is moved by rotating a threaded drawbar nut at an end of the tool. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233122 | STRAP HAND CRANK - The present invention is a strap hand crank that includes a bent steel rod that has a proximal portion and a distal portion and is bent to allow a user to fasten the strap hand crank to a winch to be easily turned or rotated, a metal cylinder with a swivel action capability that has a distal end and forms the proximal portion of the bent steel rod, a rubber cover that provides additional comfort, grasping capability and avoids static electricity that covers a handle that forms the distal portion of the bent steel rod and that moves forward or rewinds and makes the strap hand crank easier to turn and an end cap that is disposed on the distal end of the metal cylinder to cover and protect the distal end of the metal cylinder. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233123 | CAM FOLLOWER ARRANGEMENT - A cam follower assembly includes a housing. The cam follower assembly includes a first cam follower and a second cam follower to contact a cam surface. The cam follower assembly includes a first holding element coupled to the first cam follower, and a second holding element coupled to the second cam follower. The second holding element is assembled with the first holding element and received in an opening of the housing, where the first holding device moves relative to the second holding device. An adjusting element of compressible material determines the relative movement between the first holding device and the second holding device. The first cam follower moves relative to the second cam follower according to the relative movement between the first holding element and the second holding element. The first cam follower and the second cam follower maintain contact with the cam surface according to their relative movement. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233124 | CENTRIFUGAL PENDULUM MECHANISM - The invention relates to a centrifugal pendulum mechanism having a pendulum flange and pendulum masses, which are fastened by means of bolts on both sides of the pendulum flange and are guided by means of rollers and can be pivoted slightly relative to the pendulum flange, where at least two pendulum masses are arranged on the pendulum flange so as to be circumferentially adjacent, and one pendulum mass has a lateral surface that faces the adjacent pendulum mass, and the contour of the lateral surface is at a substantially acute angle. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233125 | TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER - A torsional vibration damper for a drivetrain of a motor vehicle having a substantially discoidal centrifugal flange and a plurality of centrifugal pendulum-type absorbers. Each centrifugal pendulum-type absorber includes a first pendulum mass and a second pendulum mass. The first pendulum mass is arranged above a first surface of the pendulum flange, and the second pendulum mass is arranged above a second surface of the pendulum flange. The first pendulum mass and the second pendulum mass are firmly connected to each other by means of at least two spacing bolts in each case. The pendulum flange has a plurality of cutouts in which the spacing bolts are guided. A second spacing bolt of a first centrifugal pendulum-type absorber and a first spacing bolt of a second centrifugal pendulum-type absorber are guided in at least one first cutout. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233126 | BICYCLE CRANK ARM WITH AN INPUT FORCE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A bicycle crank arm comprises a first crank arm member having a first sensor-mounting surface and a second crank arm member having a second sensor-mounting surface. A first sensor is mounted to the first sensor-mounting surface, and a second sensor mounted to the second sensor-mounting surface. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233127 | RIGHT CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY FOR A BICYCLE - A right crank arm assembly for a bicycle has a right crank arm and at least one toothed crown that is coupled to the right crank arm. At least one damping element is arranged between the right crank arm and the toothed crown to be in abutment against respective faces of the right crank arm and the toothed crown. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233128 | ENGINE STARTER - The engine starter includes: a starter motor; a pinion unit ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233129 | Titanium Powder Production Apparatus and Method - A method and apparatus for producing titanium metal powder from a melt. The apparatus includes an atomization chamber having an inner wall that is coated with or formed entirely of CP-Ti to prevent contamination of titanium metal powder therein. The inner surfaces of all components of the apparatus in a flow path following the atomization chamber may also be coated with or formed entirely of CP-Ti. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233130 | PROCESS FOR EXTRACTING ALUMINUM FROM ALUMINOUS ORES - There is provided a method for extracting aluminum ions from argillite. The process comprises leaching the argillite with an acid such as HCl so as to obtain a composition comprising the aluminum ions and iron ions; at least partially removing the iron ions from the composition by substantially selectively precipitating the iron ions by adding a base and at least partially removing the precipitated iron ions so as to obtain an Al-rich composition; and optionally purifying the Al-rich composition by adding a base for substantially selectively precipitating the aluminum ions, by means of a hollow fiber membrane, or by a liquid-liquid extraction. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233131 | POWER WRENCH ATTACHMENT - An attachment including open end box wrench adapted to be attached to and to be driven by a power tool though an input gear of the attachment, the input gear driving an output gear and the wrench | 2013-09-12 |
20130233132 | COMBINATION STRUCTURE OF HEAD PART AND GRIP COVER OF RATCHET WRENCH - A combination structure includes a head part and a grip cover. The head part includes a bottom end having a front side formed with a first stage portion, a rear side formed with a second stage portion, a left side formed with a third stage portion, a right side formed with a fourth stage portion, and a middle portion provided with a grip body. The grip cover includes a slot inserted by the grip body of the head part. At a top end of the grip cover, a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion are provided. The first, second, third and fourth connecting portions of the grip cover are respectively to the first, second, third and fourth stage portions of the head part. Accordingly, the head part and the grip cover are embedded to each other with increased fitness therebetween. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233133 | SOCKET - A socket includes a body having first and second ends and defining a longitudinal axis, a receptacle formed in the first end of the body, and an aperture in the body positioned between the first and second ends. An interior of the receptacle is visible through the aperture from a location exterior of the socket. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233134 | APPARATUS FOR EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE LENGTH OF TOOL SHANKS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - An apparatus for providing an increased moment of applied force to a tool. An elongated member extends the effective length of tool shanks. The elongated member has tool support to fit a range of tools, such as wrenches, to the elongated member which increases the distance from the fastener to the point of applied force, thereby increasing the moment of the applied force. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233135 | INDUSTRIAL PRECISION SAFETY CUTTER - An industrial precision safety cutter and a method of using the same, the industrial cutter having a cutter head. The cutter head has a reinforcing body, a first prong extending from the body, a second prong extending from the body, and a cutting edge extending from the body. The first prong has a rounded end. The cutting edge extends between the first and second prongs. The industrial cutter has an extendable length handle removably connected to the cutter head. The industrial cutter may be used in applications in the nuclear power industry. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233136 | Apparatus and Method for Supplying Deposition Material - An apparatus for supplying a deposition material to a crucible that melts the deposition material includes: a wire supply roll around which the deposition material is wound as a wire; a nozzle corresponding to the deposition crucible for guiding the deposition wire to the deposition crucible; and a wire cutting unit disposed between the wire supply roll and the nozzle for guiding the deposition wire to the nozzle, and for cutting the deposition wire to a predetermined length. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233137 | WEB PRODUCT CUTTING AND SCREENING MACHINE AND METHOD - A web product cutting and screening machine includes a first conveying unit having a first movable roller set, a second conveying unit having a second movable roller set movable relative to the first movable roller set and defining with the first movable roller set a first gap therebetween, and a cutter movable across the first gap to cut off a web product, producing a head cut piece, normal cut pieces and a tail cut piece. During screening operation, the second movable roller set can be moved away from the first movable roller set to screen the heat cut piece and the first movable roller set can be moved away from the second movable roller set to screen the tail cut piece, and therefore the web product cutting and screening efficiency is improved. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233138 | WALL SYSTEM FOR CATALYTIC BEDS OF SYNTHESIS REACTORS AND RELATIVE PRODUCTION PROCESS | 2013-09-12 |
20130233139 | TUBULAR MEMBER CUTTING TOOL - A cutting tool for cutting pipe or the like from the inside out includes a housing assembly. A first blade actuating wedge assembly is inside the housing assembly and is movable along a longitudinal axis. The first blade actuating wedge assembly has multiple first tapered blade actuating wedges. Each cutting blade is supported in a manner such that a position of the cutting blade relative to the housing assembly along the longitudinal axis is substantially fixed. Each cutting blade is coupled to a respective one of the first tapered blade actuating wedges such that movement of the first tapered blade actuating wedge assembly along the longitudinal axis causes each cutting blade in the first plurality of cutting blades to move perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233140 | BLANKING DIE - A sheet metal blanking die assembly, comprising a lower part, an upper part and guide columns is described. The die assembly upper part and lower part present flat parallel mutually opposing horizontal portions. The lower flat portion is arranged to receive the sheet metal, the upper flat portion presenting a plurality of punches. On the flat lower portion, blanking recesses are present to receive the respective punches and at least one detachment die, below which a brake is present, said brake presenting a through cavity positioned coaxial to that of the detachment die. The brake presents a plurality of contact zones arranged to brake the fall of the individual laminations and possibly to enable the formation of a lamination pack. Means are provided to cool and/or to lubricate just the contact zones between the laminations or the lamination pack and the brake. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233141 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING FOOD ITEMS - An apparatus for cutting food items includes a base having an opening and being configured to support one or more blade inserts in the opening. At least one guide is coupled to the base and is configured to accommodate first and second telescoping members, the first telescoping member being nested within the guide, the second telescoping member being nested within the first telescoping member and the first and second telescoping member being slidably movable in a reciprocating manner along an axis relative to the base. A compression member is coupled to the first telescoping member and movable to a first maximum distance from the top portion of the base. A striking member has a weight sufficient to impart a concussive force on the compression member and is coupled to the second telescoping member and movable to a second maximum distance from the compression member. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233142 | BLOCK ICE SHAVER - The disclosure pertains generally to shave ice confection machines and processes, and more particularly to a block ice shaving apparatus, system and method whereby an improved blade and blade assembly produce more consistent output with increase machine life. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233143 | Base for Manual Candy Block Cutter - A base for manual candy block cutter includes a cutting platform. The cutting platform has a side to which a measuring rack with a scale marking section is mounted. The measuring rack has a side that is away from the cutting platform and is provided, in a slidable manner, with cutting stop board. The cutting platform is provided with a cutter seat at the side adjacent to the measuring rack. The cutter seat has a side that is away from the cutting platform and is provided with a cutter pivoted to an end thereof. A cutter retainer is provided to extend both the cutter and the cutter seat. In a cutting operation, the cutting stop board is moved to align a marking of the scale marking section and an object to be cut is positioned against the cutting stop board in order to control the size of a cut piece. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233144 | KNIFE ASSEMBLY FOR A TRIMMING MACHINE - A knife assembly for attachment to an industrial paper trimming or cutting machine having a primary blade and a backbone blade where the cutting edge of the backbone blade is offset at an angle α from the cutting edge of the primary blade. The knife assembly is removably attached to a cutting machine configured to move in a reciprocating motion to trim edges from soft bound single paper products. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233145 | Laser Clad Cutting Edge for Agricultural Cutting Components - An agricultural cutting blade has top and bottom surfaces and mounting apertures extending through top and bottom surfaces. A cutting edge support surface (e.g. that may be a flat, pointed or rounded) is formed on the cutting blade body with the cutting edge support extending along a side of the cutting blade body transversely between the top and bottom surfaces. A clad material deposited upon the cutting edge support such as by laser cladding process. The clad material can be built up, that is layered in partial or full overlapping relation to provide at least 2 and often more than 4 layers of clad material at one or more locations. A cutting edge provided by the clad material that may be a ground surface into a laser clad bead. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233146 | HANDS-FREE HARMONICA MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - Provided is a hands-free harmonica mounting system and method of use designed as a live performance tool with several advantages not provided by commercially available hands-free harmonica holding devices. The present system and method allows musicians to play one instrument with their hands such as guitar, drums, keyboards, etc., while simultaneously playing hands-free harmonica through an electrically amplified audio system. It is further designed to facilitate consistent sound input and air trajectories from the harmonica to the microphone to prevent plosives. The system and method also provide fast and secure attachment, removal, and re-attachment of the harmonica to a simple bracket structure that is easily attached and removed from a standard microphone, all without any moving parts and without the use of any tools. The system and method further provide effortless transitions between singing and harmonica playing using a single microphone. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233147 | MUSICAL WIND INSTRUMENT WITH INNER WAVEGUIDE REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY - An attachment is provided, which is to be clipped to the bell of a contemporary wind instrument, hereinafter called a horn, such as a trumpet, trombone, euphonium, etc., permitting musical playing by lip control alone, eliminating the need for valves, or scale slides. An attachment bracket is designed to support one, or more, tubular waveguide reflectors. The waveguide reflectors each have a proximal end near the bell end of the horn and extend relative to the horn's mouthpiece, toward a distal end, at a calculated position, producing a fundamental pitch of one scale tone lower or higher, as may be required, from the fundamental pitch of the horn. A single port may be added to the horn calculated to produce a fundamental pitch, one tone higher than the fundamental pitch of the horn, providing the sharps and flats for a full chromatic scale. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233148 | FREE FLOATING INTEGRATED LUG BRIDGE - A percussion instrument holder that allows attachment to a user mounted carrier. The holder allows adjustment for positioning about the user, and pivoting of the holder to allow the holder to pivot or rotate up to allow the holder with instruments to fit a narrower space. The holder further allows for pivotal attachment of individual drums to link or pivot allowing the linked drums to articulate. The holder can also consist of members that allow a connected drum to move in horizontal position, angle, or height of the drum. A plurality of unique drum connecting members is disclosed that allow the connecting members to connect onto drum tension rods or on a drum lug. The plurality of connecting members can be fabricated from multiple pieces that can interconnectably be locked into position. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233149 | Adjustable Drum Pedal - Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide an adjustable drum pedal assembly. One or more levers may be slideably adjustable with respect to a drive shaft of the pedal. The one or more levers may include a mount for a drum beater, a drive cam mechanism, or the like. Further, a footboard of the pedal may be slideably adjustable with respect to a position relative to the drive shaft. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233150 | KEYBOARD APPARATUS - A keyboard apparatus, including: a key that is pivotable by depressing and release operations between: a pivotal movement start position corresponding to a non-key depression state; and a pivotal movement end position corresponding to a key-depression end state; a hammer body that is pivotable between: a pivotal movement start position; and a pivotal movement end position for imparting inertia to the key depressing operation; and an elastic portion to apply elastic force to at least one of the key and the hammer body, wherein the elastic portion is configured not to apply the elastic force to the key and the hammer body in the non-key depression state and configured to start to apply the elastic force in a direction toward the pivotal movement start position to the at least one of the key and the hammer body from a certain point in a forward stroke of the key depressing operation. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233151 | SHAPED ROSIN AND PROTECTIVE FABRIC - A fanciful shaped rosin and protective element for use in connection with the bow of a stringed instrument, wherein said fanciful shape is selected from one or more of the following shapes: heart, star, flower, plant, cross, letter, number, animal, football, soccer balls, baseball, basketball, human shape, shamrock, skull, Christmas tree, wreath, six pointed star, crucifix, planet, crescent moons, clef symbols, notes, rests, fermata, punctuation symbols, QWERTY keyboard symbols, percent symbol, ampersand, LOL, and a smiley face. The protective element preferably comprises a protective fabric attached to said rosin. | 2013-09-12 |