Patents Issued in May 31, 2007
  • Publication number: 20070119043
    Abstract: An automatic transmission hydraulic control module assembly, in an exemplary embodiment, includes a main body having a first side and an opposing second side. The main body includes a plurality of fluid passage cavities in the first side, and at least one bore extending from one of the fluid passage cavities through the main body and through the second side. The main body is formed from a thermoplastic material including at least one filler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Russell, Joshua McIlvaine, Michael Ciaccio, Janardhan Yandooru, Narendra Hardikar, Virendra Gaikwad
  • Publication number: 20070119044
    Abstract: A clamping device for a flexible substrate is provided. The clamping device includes a carrier board. The carrier board has a fixed positioning assembly and a plurality of movable positioning assemblies. The fixed positioning assembly and the movable positioning assemblies are disposed in locations that almost correspond to a plurality of through holes on the flexible substrate. The fixed positioning assembly includes a hole body with a positioning hole and a dowel pin. Each movable positioning assembly includes a hole body with a positioning hole, a plurality of curved extending arms and a dowel pin. Each curved extending arm is connected to the hole body and the carrier board and the dowel pin is inserted into the positioning hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Chin-Jyi Wu, Chen-Der Tsai, Yun-Chuan Tu, Te-Chi Wong
  • Publication number: 20070119045
    Abstract: A method of assembling a carriage assembly is capable of suppressing deformation of spacer portions when suspensions are attached to carriage arms. The method of assembling a carriage assembly aligns fitting holes provided in front end portions of carriage arms and spacer holes provided in spacer portions of suspensions and places the suspensions onto the carriage arms, and then presses a ball with a diameter equal to or greater than an inner diameter of the spacer holes with a pressure-applying member to pass the ball through the spacer holes, thereby crimping spacer hole edge portions of the spacer portions and attaching the suspensions to the front end portions of the carriage arms. By applying ultrasonic vibration from two axial directions to the pressure applying member, the pressure applying member is caused to vibrate on a two dimensional movement path on a predetermined plane and passes the ball through the spacer holes while causing the ball to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: Takayoshi Matsumura, Naoki Ishikawa, Hiroshi Kobayashi, Yasuo Moriya, Hidehiko Kira
  • Publication number: 20070119046
    Abstract: Head elements are formed on a wafer in order to suppress deterioration in pinning strength of a pinned layer, which is caused by ESD generated during a thin film magnetic head production process, particularly in an air bearing surface polishing step. The wafer is cut line by line into rovers in each of which the head elements are connected; surfaces to be used as air bearing surfaces of the rover are polished until an MR element height reaches to a predetermined value. After this air bearing surface polishing, an electroconductive polishing liquid is used in a final bearing surface polishing step of finishing the air bearing surfaces to achieve a predetermined shape with high accuracy and a predetermined value of a surface roughness. In order to suppress a pinning defect occurrence rate by suppressing deterioration in pinning strength of a pinned layer of a read element, a specific resistance of the electroconductive polishing liquid is controlled to G?·cm or less, preferably 1 G?·cm or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B. V.
    Inventors: Takateru Seki, Akihiro Namba, Hideo Yamakura, Takahiro Noji
  • Publication number: 20070119047
    Abstract: A battery unit with improved safety measures, a lithium polymer battery using the battery unit, and a method for manufacturing the lithium polymer battery are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chang-Il Gu
  • Publication number: 20070119048
    Abstract: One limitation to the realisation of mass produced electrochemical cells is a lack of high resolution patterning techniques providing accurate alignment. A method of fabricating a patterned structure on a polymer layer for the manufacture of an electrochemical cell is provided. The method comprises: depositing a polymer layer upon a substrate; and stamping the polymer layer to form an embossed polymer layer using an embossing tool, the embossing tool having a first array of adjacent cells, spaced from one another and extending from the stamping face of the embossing tool and thereby forming a second array of adjacent cells, spaced from one another and extending as cavities within the embossed polymer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shunpu Li, Masaya Ishida
  • Publication number: 20070119049
    Abstract: A robot control device that controls operation of a robot having an actuator includes a casing, an actuator driver, a drive-control board, a main control board, a main power supply board, a vent passage, a cooling fan, and a holding member. The actuator driver is accommodated in the casing and drives the actuator. The drive-control board is accommodated in the casing and controls operation of the actuator driver. The main control board is accommodated in the casing and controls operation of the drive-control board. The main power supply board is accommodated in the casing and supplies a power to the drive-control board and the main control board. The vent passage is defined by at least the drive-control board, the main control board, and the main power supply board and has an end open to the exterior of the casing. The cooling fan is arranged at an end of the vent passage and causes the air to flow through the vent passage. The holding member is provided in the vent passage and holds the actuator driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Ryosuke Teranaka
  • Publication number: 20070119050
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method for manufacturing a laminated lead frame and a laminated lead frame manufactured thereby, wherein lead frame single plates to be laminated one on top of the other can be reliably bonded together with a relatively light load. Under the method for manufacturing a laminated lead frame by means of stacking and bonding lead frame single plates 10 and 11, each of which has been processed into a predetermined shape, a plurality of protuberance sections 12 are formed in at least one of mutually-opposing surfaces of the lead frame single plates 10 and 11 that vertically pair up with each other. The mutually-opposing lead frame single plates 11, 12 are bonded together via the protuberance sections 12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Matsunaga, Chikaya Mimura, Takao Shioyama
  • Publication number: 20070119051
    Abstract: A method for heat-treating a plurality of microelectronic structures attached to a non-metallic substrate is disclosed. Each of the plurality of microelectronic structures is comprised of a metallic material, and ones of the plurality of metallic microelectronic structures are insulated from other ones of the plurality of microelectronic structures. An application of the method is for heat-treatment of resilient microstructures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Jimmy Chen
  • Publication number: 20070119052
    Abstract: A method of repairing a combustor dome with a swirler assembly having a first deflector component attached to a swirler having a first joint configuration includes: removing the first deflector component; machining a second joint configuration different from the first joint configuration in the swirler; providing a replacement deflector component having a shape complementary to the second joint configuration; and securing the replacement deflector component to the swirler
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James Caldwell, Thomas Holland, William Houchens, Dane Elliott-Lewis, Robert Altman, David Budinger
  • Publication number: 20070119053
    Abstract: To provide a method for recovering performance of a discharge gas processing apparatus, the method being capable of recovering NOx removal performance of a deteriorated NOx removal catalyst without replacing the deteriorated NOx removal catalyst with a new catalyst and without adding a new catalyst. After a honeycomb catalyst 1 having gas conduits for feeding a gas to be treated has been placed and used in a discharge gas conduit of a discharge gas processing apparatus 10, the honeycomb catalyst 1 is rearranged such that a portion of the honeycomb catalyst 1—the portion being on the upstream side in terms of the flow of the gas to be treated and extending to cover a predetermined range is transferred from the inlet side of the discharge gas conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Hiroshi Shimada, Yousuke Oka
  • Publication number: 20070119054
    Abstract: A race member in a hub unit for supporting a wheel. The race member includes a cylinder portion, a flange portion bend radially outward from the cylinder portion, and a continuous portion that integrally connects the cylinder portion with the flange portion. The race member is integrally formed by subjecting a metal plate to punching and cold plastic working. The continuous portion is larger in thickness than the metal plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Kazuto Kobayashi, Isao Shintou, Kiyoshi Ootsuka, Kouhei Mori
  • Publication number: 20070119055
    Abstract: A surgical sagittal saw with an indexing head. The saw actuates a blade assembly that includes a bar from which a blade head extends. An oscillating head extends upwardly from the saw head. The oscillating head, in addition is mounted to the saw head to be able to rotate around its longitudinal axis and so that it can move along the saw head. A biasing spring normally holds the oscillating head in a fixed position. When the oscillating head is in the fixed position, the oscillating head holds the blade assembly against a restraining bracket integral with the saw head. Manual force is used to overcome the biasing spring to allow replacement and removal of the blade assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: James Walen, Robert Brindley, Liam Cosgrove, Trevor Land
  • Publication number: 20070119056
    Abstract: A utility knife for use with a replaceable flat blade has an elongated housing having a V-shaped front end formed by a pair of flat flanks extending at an obtuse angle to each other and meeting at a central point. The housing further has a longitudinally and longitudinally extending guide open at the front end, a longitudinally extending and transversely open slot, and a longitudinally extending holding face directed transversely opposite to the slot. A blade holder having a seat for the blade is slidable in the housing between a front use position with the blade projecting longitudinally forwardly from the guide past the front end and a rear storage position with the blade wholly contained in the housing rearward of the front end. An actuator connected to the holder and exposed at the slot is accessible from outside the housing and operable to shift the blade in the holder between the front and rear positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Gudula Polei
  • Publication number: 20070119057
    Abstract: A high-branch shears including a branch-shearing mechanism connected with one end of a connecting rod a pulley device composed of an adjustment unit, a movable pulley and a cord passed through and wound on the adjustment unit and the movable pulley. The movable pulley is pivotally mounted on a pulley rack which is pivotally connected with the branch-shearing mechanism. The adjustment unit includes a first fixed pulley, a movable member, a fixed seat and a locating member. The movable member is slidably fitted on the connecting rod. The first fixed pulley is pivotally mounted on the movable member. The fixed seat is fixed on the branch-shearing mechanism or the connecting rod. The locating member is disposed between the movable member and the fixed seat for adjustably fixing a distance between the movable member and the fixed seat. One end of the cord is fixed on the pulley rack. The cord is sequentially passed through and wound on the first fixed pulley and the movable pulley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Pao-Lu Chen
  • Publication number: 20070119058
    Abstract: A hand implement for slicing and spreading a food spread comprising a handle and a substantially planar spreader part extending longitudinally from the handle. The spreader part defines a longitudinal opening and has a longitudinal cutting element projecting into and downwardly of the opening wherein the cutting element is adapted to direct the food spread to a spreading surface of the spreader part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Browne & Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Neal Ho, David Chan
  • Publication number: 20070119059
    Abstract: An integrated shaver and hair trimmer device with an adjustable handle includes a shaver and trimmer assembly with a shaver/trimmer head including one or more cutting blade assemblies and an elongated handle assembly connected to the shaver and trimmer assembly. The shaver and trimmer assembly and the handle assembly are constructed and arranged such that at a point of connection of the assemblies either the shaver and trimmer assembly or the handle assembly move or pivot about the point of connection to adjust a position or angle of the handle assembly relative to the shaver and trimmer assembly. The device is further constructed and arranged to securely and removably fix the handle assembly at a required or desired position or angle relative to the shaver and trimmer assembly including any one of a multiple of positions or any position within a certain range of movement of the handle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: James Leventhal
  • Publication number: 20070119060
    Abstract: A peep sight for an archery bow. The peep sight can define a peep aperture bounded by a curvilinear bulge optionally constructed from magnesium or a magnesium alloy. The peep sight bulge can circumferentiate the peep aperture, and can form an apex about midway between a forward surface and a rearward surface of the peep sight. The peep sight can define a serving slot and two or more angled bowstring strand slots for receiving portions of the bowstring strands to mount the peep sight to a bowstring. The peep sight can be blue in color. A method is provided including: machining a magnesium, magnesium alloy and/or other material blank into a peep body; and removing a portion of a peep body to define a peep aperture bound by a curvilinear bulge. Optionally, a strand slot and/or a serving slot can be machined into a surface of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: G5 OUTDOORS, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Louis Grace
  • Publication number: 20070119061
    Abstract: A geomagnetic sensor for computing an azimuth and a method thereof. The geomagnetic sensor includes a geomagnetic sensor module, including X, Y and Z axis fluxgates orthogonal to one another, for performing normalization for mapping output values of the X, Y and Z axis fluxgates onto a previously set normalization range using previously set normalization factors, an operation module for performing operation of new normalization factors based on a plurality of normalization values output from the geomagnetic sensor module when the geomagnetic sensor is swung within a previously set range, a tilt sensor module for computing a pitch angle and a roll angle, and a control module for providing the new normalization factors to the geomagnetic sensor module to allow the geomagnetic sensor module to perform renormalization and computing an azimuth using the output values renormalized by the geomagnetic sensor module and the pitch and roll angles computed during the renormalization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woo-Jong Lee, Sang-on Choi
  • Publication number: 20070119062
    Abstract: A tool for supporting crown molding during installation includes a base plate and a pair of crown molding-engaging pads slidably attached to the base plate. A handle-receiving socket is pivotally attached to the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Kevin Klippel
  • Publication number: 20070119063
    Abstract: A depth gauge for measuring the depth of a hole in a bone is disclosed having a digital readout for providing the measurement to a surgeon. The depth gauge has a probe with a tip inserted into and positioned proximate to the depth the hole, and has a reference member adjustably positioned relative the probe and against the bone proximate the hole. A measuring device is provided with the depth gauge for measuring the relative distance between the tip and the reference member, and the measuring device has a large, digital display for providing the relative distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Eidosmed LLC
    Inventor: John Kim
  • Publication number: 20070119064
    Abstract: A measuring apparatus for measuring an object includes a base member including a portion having a medial cavity and an extendible member that slidably engages the medial cavity of the base member. The extendible member includes a medial member having a mid point indicator defined by an elongate medial passageway, and a point locator defined by a passageway formed through an end portion thereof. The extendible member also includes a pair of opposing flexible members connected to the medial member. Each one of the pair of opposing flexible members have point locators defined by passageways formed through end portions thereof. The measuring apparatus also includes an intersection member connected to the point locaters on the pair of opposing flexible members, and a plurality of sets of measurement marks carried by at least one of the base member and the extendible member relating to a predetermined measurement of the object to be measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Andrew Kraus, David Peltz
  • Publication number: 20070119065
    Abstract: The decoding of a lock, such as a pin tumbler type of lock, is completed by utilizing a method that includes the insertion of a key blank or other material with one or more reference indicators on a modifiable surface, into a keyway of the lock. The key blank is inserted until a stopping resistance is detected. Such a resistance occurs when a pin of the lock reaches a shear line position. After such a position is reached a marking is made on the key blank and a measurement is made. The measurement is compared to markings on a novel decoding template to determine the depth of a cut that should be made on an uncut key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Uttaro
  • Publication number: 20070119066
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatically measuring the internal and external profile of pipes (1) at the ends thereof is described, wherein sensors (11a, 11b) measure for each angle of rotation of their support (10) the distance of the corresponding profile, there being provided means for regulating in height the axis of rotation of said support, which is rotatably mounted on a slide (13) slidable in a direction parallel to the axis (X-X) of the pipe to be measured. The measuring system also comprises the processing of the detected data in order to attribute a classification code to the end of the measured pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Filippo Cattaneo, Andrea Franchi, Angelo Longhi, Alessandro Maffioletti, Luca Montelatici
  • Publication number: 20070119067
    Abstract: A workpiece positioning apparatus comprises two sets of jaws mounted on a rigid elongate bar, the jaws being adjustable to provide repeatable spacing of any arbitrary distance between the jaw sets. When two pieces of lumber, such as wall studs, are inserted into the two jaw sets, they are positioned at the specified spacing along a stringer such as a wall bottom plate. Indicia are provided on the strip indicating the English or metric measure of the distance between corresponding parts of the jaw sets, as well as enhanced indication of typical, e.g., 16-inch and 24-inch centerings used in American homebuilding. 15¼ and 23¼ inch indicia are also provided for shorter spans needed at stringer ends and corners to accommodate 4-foot-wide panels. The gap between jaws on one or both of the jaw sets is further adjustable to fit the thicknesses of the lumber being used. Longer jaws can be used to assure perpendicularity of wider workpieces to the elongate edges of the supporting construction members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Chester Mackey
  • Publication number: 20070119068
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for hanging a picture, or the like, on the wall surface, through utilization of a fastener position indicator spot, having a spot-shaped body including oppositely facing first and second adhesive surfaces thereof, to indicate a desired location for placing a fastener on the wall surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Patricia Horst
  • Publication number: 20070119069
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to electromagnetically-shielded hair drying systems for drying or dehumidifying hair. More particularly, the present invention relates to hair drying systems for preventing or at least minimizing electromagnetic waves emitted by actuator and heating members of the system from propagating to a target using various modalities such as, e.g., installing magnetic and electric shields between such members and target, varying distances from the members to the target, generating counter electromagnetic waves for canceling at least portions of the waves irradiated by the actuator and heating members, and so on. The present invention also relates to various methods of preventing or minimizing such waves irradiated by the system from propagating to the target. The present invention further relates to various processes for providing such members of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Youngtack Shim
  • Publication number: 20070119070
    Abstract: A cordless hair dryer assembly designed to be used with only with a renewable power source such as a rechargeable battery. The cordless hair dryer assembly includes a motor assembly, a fan, heating element and an on/off switch. The motor assembly is also configured with a flow controller and a temperature controller. The cordless hair dryer further includes a hose configured with a cap with a plurality of apertures for distributing the airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Carrie Coats, Willie Coats
  • Publication number: 20070119071
    Abstract: A drying basket for a clothes dryer, comprising a longitudinal support and a wire basket fastened thereto. A connecting device is integrally configured on the longitudinal support and can be engaged with an opening provided on the clothes dryer. For this purpose, an opening is provided on the clothes dryer in a section of the clothes dryer housing, with which the connecting device of a drying basket can be engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Ackermann, Lothar Dittmer
  • Publication number: 20070119072
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a single body washing machine and dryer device, and more particularly, to a washing machine component and dryer component which are fabricated as a single body to enable the combination washing machine component and the dryer component to perform drying functions using a single heater that is shared between the two components. The single body washing machine and dryer device includes a cabinet for forming an inside space, a tub on one side of the inside space of the cabinet, a washing and drying combination drum rotatably mounted in the tub, a drying drum rotatably mounted on the other side of the inside space of the cabinet, and a heater for supplying hot air to the drying drum or the washing and drying combination drum selectively, or at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Dong Kim
  • Publication number: 20070119073
    Abstract: A sole assembly including a midsole made of resilient cushion material and having an upper support surface configured to support a plantar region of a human foot, a lower surface and a sidewall connecting the upper and lower surfaces. An outsole is provided on the lower surface and configured to provide traction with a ground surface. Further, at least one sidewall hole provided in the sidewall and configured to provide ventilation to the foot, wherein the at least one sidewall hole is provided at a predetermined position in the sidewall in order to accommodate a characteristic of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Fila Luxembourg S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Chris Brewer, Olivier Henrichot
  • Publication number: 20070119074
    Abstract: Impact-attenuation members include body portions, optionally with an arched structure, that define a base orientation and an open space; and a spring member extending across the open space and engaging the body portion(s). When a force is applied to the body portion(s) in at least some orientations and/or directions of incident force, e.g., so as to change the impact-attenuation member out of its base orientation, the spring member may exert a force that urges the impact-attenuation member back toward the base orientation. Various example structures for the impact-attenuation member are described. Such impact-attenuation members may be used in articles of footwear or other foot-receiving device products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Aveni, Patricia Smaldone, Fred Fagergren
  • Publication number: 20070119075
    Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber for an article of footwear and a method for manufacturing the chamber are disclosed. The chamber may be incorporated into a sole structure of the footwear and includes a central area and a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central area. The lobes are in fluid communication with the central area and are formed from a first surface, a second surface, and a sidewall. The sidewall joins with the first surface with the second surface to seal the fluid within the chamber, but no internal connections are generally utilized to join interior portions of the first surface with interior portions of the second surface. The fluid within the chamber may be air at a pressure that is approximately equal to an ambient pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Schindler, Sebastien Mermet, Troy Lindner, Andrew Caine
  • Publication number: 20070119076
    Abstract: A sole assembly including a unitary midsole having an upper support surface configured to support a plantar region of a human foot, and a substantially contiguous lower surface extending from a heel portion of the sole assembly to a toe portion of the sole assembly. A semi-rigid heel cradle is coupled to the upper support surface and configured to cradle and support a heel region of the foot from beneath the foot and to support a plurality of sides of the foot when the foot is rested in a heel area of the sole assembly. Further, an outsole is provided on the substantially contiguous lower surface and configured to provide traction with a ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: FILA LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Chris Brewer, Olivier Henrichot
  • Publication number: 20070119077
    Abstract: A disposable applicator pad is constructed of three layers of material. The first later which is in contact with the skin of a person is an absorptive fabric layer. This layer may contain a treatment substance. A second layer of absorbative material is in the form of durable paper towel material or fabric. A third layer is in the form of a smooth hard paper. All three layers are bonded together, preferably by stitching, although other adherents may be utilized. A treatment substance may also be provided between the first and second layer and the second and third layer. The treatment substance may include deodorant, essence, scents, herbs, charcoal, foot powder, anti-fungus cream or powder and/or antimicrobial agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Sunghyun Yoo
  • Publication number: 20070119078
    Abstract: An excavating apparatus having a prime mover with a longitudinal centerline and a main frame with an engine, a ground drive system and an excavation boom operatively attached thereto wherein the excavation boom has a first end and a second end. The first end of the boom is operatively pivotally attached to the main frame along a main frame pivot axis. The main frame pivot axis is transverse to the longitudinal centerline of the prime mover. A head shaft operatively rotatably attached to the second end of said boom and is operatively pivotally attached to the second end of said boom Also, the excavation drum is mounted onto the head shaft in a manner that the excavation drum cooperates with the excavation chain and a fixed cutter pattern of the excavation chain to stay in consistent alignment with the fixed cutter pattern of the excavation drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Unzicker, Mark Cooper
  • Publication number: 20070119079
    Abstract: The Flip It is a unit that will be adhered to a computer monitor that an employee will use while at work, to inform fellow employees' of their where-abouts. The Flip It consists of a base unit with adhesive on it that will attach to the computer monitor and the base has an extended arm attached to it, which allows the cards, or tabs, which have messages, indicating the employees' where-abouts when not at their desk, to flip, or slide said cards, or tabs, over the arm, to be first and foremost, resting on the arm, just in front of the monitor's edge, so as not to obstruct the viewing of the monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Janice Dill
  • Publication number: 20070119080
    Abstract: The present invention provides a battery powered, hand-held signaling device having an illuminated display capable of selectively displaying illuminated indicia including the words “STOP”, “SLOW” and “GO”. The illuminated indicia are preferably color-coded, whereby the word “STOP” is displayed in illuminated red letters, the word “GO” is displayed in illuminated green letters, and the word “SLOW” is illuminated in yellow letters thereby maximizing recognition by an observer, such as the driver of an approaching vehicle. Selection of a particular message to be displayed is accomplished by user actuation of suitable electrical switching circuitry. In alternate embodiments, the device may be adapted for displaying a host of other illuminated messages, such as “TURN RIGHT,” “TURN LEFT,” “PARK,” etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Eric Spencer
  • Publication number: 20070119081
    Abstract: A wheel cover comprising: an electric decorator supported so as to be rotatable relative to a wheel-cover main body in such a manner as to substantially not rotate due to rotation of the wheel-cover main body; and a power supply, wherein the electric decorator comprises a display plate having a base member with a desired optical transparency and a refractive index n1, a characteristic portion having a refractive index n2 smaller than the refractive index n1 of the base member being formed in the base member, and a light source for emitting light when supplied with the electrical power from the power supply and for transmitting the light through the interior of the display plate, and the characteristic portion of the display plate shines more intensely with internal illumination of the display plate by the light source than a non-characteristic portion of the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Kameyama Kazunao
  • Publication number: 20070119082
    Abstract: An extensible folder tab design for providing a means to elevate the index tab of a currently active folder in a file cabinet, cart, or other filing system. The inventive device includes a fixed base and a movable title portion. The fixed base portion attaches to a file folder. The movable piece, inserted into a cutout in the fixed base, slides freely within the fixed portion. The movable title portion includes a means to support a title card or other label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Wayde Gilchrist
  • Publication number: 20070119083
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sign holder including a front panel and rear panel, the two panels each having at least one opening therein. At least one fastener and coupling are also provided, the fastener being adapted to be inserted through the openings in the two panels and the coupling being adapted to adjustably, threadably engage the fastener. By use of this fastener and coupling arrangement, the front and rear panels are securely held to one another such that a sign may be contained therebetween. It is preferred that the coupling further serve to maintain the sign holder in an upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Danielle Diller
  • Publication number: 20070119084
    Abstract: A picture frame assembly includes a backing plate having a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of parallel grooves in one of the surfaces. The material and thickness of the backing plate are chosen so that the backing plate may be plastically deformed about a bending axis parallel to the grooves. At least one frame element, which may be formed integrally with the backing plate, is for provided for retaining a planar picture element against the front surface of the backing plate. A pair of tack elements extending from the rear surface are provided for mounting the assembly to a cylindrical object such as a tree or a candle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Margarete Schymura
  • Publication number: 20070119085
    Abstract: New design of semi-automatic weapon for several tubes cartridges loading system for long guns in accordance with patent requested in Record U3714, wherein an in-between connection steel part fixes the barrel to the receiver. The retention of the cartridges inside the parallel tubes is done by means of three metallic nails. The springs of the loading tubes push the cartridges into the cylinder inside the gun through three openings made into the front side of the receiver under the barrel. The rotation mechanism of the cylinder is a result of changing the movement of the bolt from horizontal into vertical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Juan Francisco Mautone Medvedeo
  • Publication number: 20070119086
    Abstract: A magazine for a firearm having a magazine well has a body with the chamber for receiving ammunition. The body has an upper opening to the chamber, and has a contact portion with adjustable screws that contact a surface in the magazine well. Adjustment of the screws is used to establish a precise selected position of the magazine with respect to the receiver, permitting adjustment of the feed height, feed angle and ejector position. Four screws are provided, one at each corner of the upper surface of the magazine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Craig Wheatley
  • Publication number: 20070119087
    Abstract: The difficulties and drawbacks of previous-type systems are overcome by the present invention which includes a locking device for a firing spring housing in a firearm. A main housing is provided including an internal cylindrical portion for receiving a firing spring. A lock rod is received in the main housing, for selectively engaging the firing spring. The lock rod is movable between an engagement position and a disengagement position with the firing spring. A combination disk is provided for engaging the lock rod, to selectively fix the lock rod in one of the engagement position and the disengagement position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Donald Corsaro, Christopher Fenn
  • Publication number: 20070119088
    Abstract: A gun is disclosed having conventional components and a holster. The gun has means for detecting removal of the gun from the holster, means for processing the output of the detection means, and means for authenticating the user of the gun. The gun has means for notifying remote authorities that the gun has been removed from the holster, means for receiving remote commands to lock the trigger and/or initiate a global positioning system. The gun has means for selectively locking the trigger from a remote location and means for selectively activating a global positioning system from the remote location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Reginald NEWKIRK, Toy Newkirk, Tony Newkirk
  • Publication number: 20070119089
    Abstract: An adjustably mounted side rigger for use on a fishing boat that tends fishing line from a fishing rod outward from the boat during trolling. The side rigger extends a fishing line to the side of the boat during trolling in order to prevent the line from entangling with other trolling lines originating from the boat. The side rigger contains a rod holder base adapted to fit inside an existing rod holder on a fishing boat for portability, flexibility of use, and lower cost than a traditional outrigger. The rod holder base and a telescoping pole mounted to the side rigger that extends the fishing line outward from the boat, are both adapted to be rotated or swiveled by a user to allow the side rigger to be used on either side of the boat and used in a variety of different angled and positioned fishing boat rod holders for maximum flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: REEL WOOD, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20070119090
    Abstract: A fishing lure that is in the form of a minnow and is weighted and designed to assume an orientation that appears to be a dying minnow as the lure is pulled through the water by a fisherman. The lure undulates on its side as it is pulled through the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Jeremy Searcy
  • Publication number: 20070119091
    Abstract: A trolling apparatus and method of use are provided. According to one aspect, a trolling apparatus includes a frame including an upper line guide positioned toward a rear portion of the frame and operable to engage a fishing line during a release state and a lower line guide coupled to the rear portion of the frame and operable to engage the fishing line during a retained state. The apparatus further includes a line retainer operable to be coupled to a holder aft of the lower line guide and a release mechanism operable to engage a portion of the line retainer to provide the retained state and the released state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Allen Osborn, Dorothy Osborn
  • Publication number: 20070119092
    Abstract: The fishing hook has a shank, a pointed hook portion formed at the lower end of the shank, and an eyelet formed at the upper end of the shank. The eyelet is formed by a generally D-shaped open loop that defines a cleft at the apex of the eyelet. The method of attaching a snell (a short leader line) to a fishing hook includes the steps of: forming a loop in a snell; passing the loop through the eyelet; rotating the fishing hook at least one full rotation to twist the loop; passing the loop over the open end of the eyelet; and pulling the snell to form a knot at the apex of the eyelet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Jeff Gruber