Patents Issued in May 26, 2011
  • Publication number: 20110119900
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of circle type terminal for driving motor of hybrid vehicle, comprising: assembling a terminal assembly having a plurality of bus-rings; accommodating the terminal assembly into an insert jig; coupling the insert jig with an injection mold; and supplying insert resin into the insert jig through the injection mold to integrally form an insulator with the terminal assembly thus performing manufacturing a circle type terminal, thereby providing a simple process to manufacture the circle type terminal and a method of forming an insulating material that can lower a manufacturing cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: DAESUNG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Do Myoung Lee, Tea Hyun Kim, Man Heung Han, Gun Soon Kang
  • Publication number: 20110119901
    Abstract: In a pneumatic tire (20) on which a transponder (1) is mounted, a securing member (3) for securing the transponder (1) is fixed to an inner surface of the tire in an area (S) between a tire maximum-width position (A) and a bead toe (B). Thereby, a large centrifugal force and a large impact force do not act on the transponder (1) storing various pieces of information, and the transponder can be mounted quickly and securely. Also, the weight of the transponder is remarkably reduced, and thus uniformity of the tire (20) is enhanced. Additionally, dynamic balance correction is made easier. Even in a large tire, reduction in durability is minimized through suppressing heat generation and heat accumulation of the tire (20) due to the transponder (1) and the securing member (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: THE YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kazuhiro Shimura
  • Publication number: 20110119902
    Abstract: A filter device having a frame made of plated steel sheet generates a smaller insertion loss and is excellent in productivity. Resonant elements are shaped into a cylindrical form by bending the steel sheet, whose both sides are plated, before they are placed in a filter housing. A gap formed on a lateral face of each resonant element is brazed with solder, and an outer plated face of each resonant element is brazed with solder to an inner plated face of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Minoru Tachibana, Hideki Nanba
  • Publication number: 20110119903
    Abstract: Cathodes that include an active cathode material and a binder are described. The binder includes a first polymeric material and a second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Maya Stevanovic
  • Publication number: 20110119904
    Abstract: There is provided an optical connector construction tool, which is constructed as a single component, and is compact in size and simple, wherein the construction tool allows an operation of withdrawing a wedge to be more reliably performed, and a manufacturing costs to be reduced. The optical connector construction tool comprises a base plate, a wedge provided to a bottom surface of the base plate and inserted into a mechanical splice part of an optical connector, a pair of arms extending from both sides of the base plate, and protrusions projecting from the arms toward the base plate, the protrusions engaging with the bottom of the base plate and deflecting the base plate upward as a result of the arms being laterally brought together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Daizo Nishioka, Yukihiro Yokomachi, Yoshinobu Toda, Yoshio Ukita
  • Publication number: 20110119905
    Abstract: A device for installing at least one roller in a liquid zinc bath in a galvanizing line used for the galvanization of a continuously-moving steel strip has a beam to which a first pair of arms is attached. The first pair of arms bears a bottom roller. The bottom roller is intended to be submerged in the liquid zinc bath towards a bottom roller operation position, relative to the naturally submerged position of the bottom roller, by way of a movement provided together with a first cylindrical bearing attached to each of the two ends of the beam and supporting the first pair of arms. A second cylindrical bearing is attached to each of the two ends of the beam and separate from the first cylindrical bearing on the same beam end section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: SIEMENS VAI METALS TECHNOLOGIES SAS
    Inventors: Pierre Bourgier, Jean-Jacques Hardy
  • Publication number: 20110119906
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to assembly techniques. According to the present invention, the alignment and probing techniques to improve the accuracy of component placement in assembly are described. More particularly, the invention includes methods and structures to detect and improve the component placement accuracy on a target platform by incorporating alignment marks on component and reference marks on target platform under various probing techniques. A set of sensors grouped in any array to form a multiple-sensor probe can detect the deviation of displaced components in assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20110119907
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to assembly techniques. According to the present invention, the alignment and probing techniques to improve the accuracy of component placement in assembly are described. More particularly, the invention includes methods and structures to detect and improve the component placement accuracy on a target platform by incorporating alignment marks on component and reference marks on target platform under various probing techniques. A set of sensors grouped in any array to form a multiple-sensor probe can detect the deviation of displaced components in assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Kong-Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20110119908
    Abstract: An electrical contact method. An axle having an axis of rotation is provided. Cantilever arms are provided. Each cantilever arm has a first end and a second opposing end. The first end is connected to the axle. Each cantilever arm extends radially outward from the axle about perpendicular to the axis of rotation. At least two electrically conductive contacts is provided. At least one electrically conductive contact of the at least two electrically conductive contacts is disposed on the second end of each cantilever arm. A sample is supported on a support member. The electrically conductive contacts are pressed against a first surface of the sample. After the electrically conductive contacts are pressed, the electrically conductive contacts are revolved about the axis of rotation, wherein the at least one electrically conductive contact remains in electrical contact with the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rui Fang, Deepak Kulkarni, David K. Watts
  • Publication number: 20110119909
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for aligning one or more components while attaching the component to a substrate. The component is positioned over the substrate. An alignment tool is attachable to the component. The alignment tool includes a tool alignment element, an optical tool, and a substrate alignment element attached to the substrate. The tool alignment element aligns with the substrate alignment element such that the components are positioned at specified locations on the substrate for attachment to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Fuad E. Doany, Andrew D. Perez, Niranjana Ruiz, Lavanya Turlapati
  • Publication number: 20110119910
    Abstract: Methods and system for forming a microelectronic assembly (82) are provided. A device substrate (50) having a plurality of electronic components (42) coupled thereto is provided. A carrier substrate (54) having first and second opposing surfaces (60, 62) and including a plurality of openings (58) extending between the first and second opposing surfaces (60, 62) and a plurality of depressions (64) formed on the first opposing surface (60) is provided. The device substrate (50) is attached to the first opposing surface (60) of the carrier substrate (54) using an adhesive material (56) such that at least some of the adhesive material (56) is adjacent to at least some of the plurality of depressions (64).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Jianwen Xu, Scott M. Hayes, William H. Lytle
  • Publication number: 20110119911
    Abstract: A wired circuit board having terminals that can provide reliable placement of molten metals on the terminals, to connect between the terminals and the external terminals with a high degree of precision. An insulating base layer 3 is formed on a supporting board 2, and a conductive pattern 4 is formed on the insulating base layer 3 so that a number of lines of wire 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, magnetic head connecting terminals 7, and external connecting terminals 8 are integrally formed and also first through holes 9 are formed in the external connecting terminals 8. Thereafter, after an insulating cover layer 10 is formed, third through holes 20 and second through holes 19 are formed in the supporting board 2 and in the insulating base layer 3, respectively, to communicate with the first through holes 9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Hitoki Kanagawa, Tetsuya Ohsawa, Yasunari Ooyabu
  • Publication number: 20110119912
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a tape wiring board in accordance with the present invention may employ an imprinting process in forming a wiring pattern, thereby reducing the number of processes for manufacturing a tape wiring board and allowing the manufacturing process to proceed in a single production line. Therefore, the manufacturing time and cost may he reduced. A profile of the wiring pattern may be determined by the shape of an impression pattern of a mold. This may establish the top width of inner and outer leads and incorporate tine pad pitch. Although ILB and OLB process may use an NCP, connection reliability may be established due to the soft and elastic wiring pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Kyoung-Sei Choi, Sa-Yoon Kang, Yong-Hwan Kwon, Chung-Sun Lee
  • Publication number: 20110119913
    Abstract: The goal is to enhance the productivity by reducing the cost of a die. A method for selectively forming a female terminal (30) and a male terminal (40), each terminal having a square tubular box portion (31, 41) in its front and a wire crimping portion (38, 39, 48, 49) in its rear, from blanks (20) punched into a common shape is provided. In a step of punching the blank, a front projection (22) which becomes a spring piece (32) when the female terminal is produced and becomes a male tab (42) when the male terminal is produced is projected from the front end of a strip-like base plate (21) constituting a bottom plate of the square tubular box portion, and a blank in which right and left projections (28, 29) constituting the wire crimping portions are projected is formed in the rear of the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Keiko Ishida
  • Publication number: 20110119914
    Abstract: A method for producing a piston of an internal combustion engine, designed as a one-piece cooling channel piston. The piston includes an upper part and a lower part supported by corresponding circumferential joining bosses together forming a joining zone. In order to produce a bonded joint of the upper part and the lower part, the joining bosses are connected by means of multiorbital friction welding in the region of a rotationally symmetrical or rotationally asymmetrical joining zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: KS KOLBENSCHMIDT GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Albert Janssen, Gerhard Luz, Volker Gniesmer, Steffen Stork, Martin Weissert
  • Publication number: 20110119915
    Abstract: In an internal combustion engine in which a head cover 3 for covering a cam shaft 2 at an upper face of a cylinder head 1 is made of a synthetic resin, a cam angle sensor 10 for the cam shaft is securely attached to the cylinder head such that heat damage to the cam angle sensor is suppressed. The cam angle sensor 10 is inserted in a through-hole 12 perforated through the head cover, and a mounting portion 14 integral with the cam angle sensor is fastened to a member 6 of the cylinder head, with fixing members 15, 16 penetrating through the head cover on a side of the cam angle sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Wataru Sanbyakuda, Kunihiko Ohkubo, Hideyuki Kou, Eiichi Komatsu
  • Publication number: 20110119916
    Abstract: A complete refrigeration system (CRS) including at least one heat exchanger which is designed to occupy an irregular volume to reduce the overall profile of the CRS. The heat exchanger may be a condenser or an evaporator, and includes a substantially solid body made of a thermally conductive metal, plastic, or other material. A plurality of fluid and refrigerant passageways are defined substantially within the solid body for conducing fluid and refrigerant, respectively, through the solid body and facilitating the transfer of heat between the fluid and refrigerant. Also disclosed is a method wherein the spatial orientation of each passageway is optimized with respect to all of the other passageways and the walls of the solid body by determining the relative distance of each passageway from all of the other passageways and the walls of the solid body at a plurality of points along each passageway, followed by adjusting the spatial orientation of the passageway accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: TECUMSEH PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Dan M. Manole, Donald L. Coffey
  • Publication number: 20110119917
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing finned tubes made of metal, in particular heat exchanger tubes, where at least one continuous strip forming the fins is fed tangentially to a tubular body set into rotational motion, and wound onto it, the side of the strip facing the tubular body is connected to the tube surface by means of a welding device and using a filler material, and the strip to be wound is guided between guide discs just behind the welding area, said discs reaching close up to the tube surface and the welding point. To increase the service life of the guide discs, the guide discs are cooled, specifically with cooling water to which roughly 10% by volume of a welding release agent are added.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Georg Bruendermann
  • Publication number: 20110119918
    Abstract: A chuck and a chuck system, and a method for processing a toroidal structure such as a tire carcass. The carcass includes an internal circumference and tapered ends. The chuck system comprises a plurality of chucks wherein each chuck includes a circumferential or substantially circumferential external surface and a plurality of friction reducing members positioned on the external surface. The friction reducing members are positioned to engage the internal circumference of the toroidal structure such as a tire. The method of processing a tire carcass includes positioning the tire carcass on fixed diameter chucks having friction reducing members on the external surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Amir Serdarevic, John J. Kaiser, William Lutes
  • Publication number: 20110119919
    Abstract: A Method and apparatus may be present for processing parts. A first part may be positioned in a first position. A first number of features may be formed on the first part using a feature forming system at a number of points for attachment to a second part. The second part may be positioned in a second position relative to the first position for assembly of the first part with the second part. A second number of features may be formed on the second part at the number of points for attachment to the first part using the feature forming system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Phillip John Crothers
  • Publication number: 20110119920
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a stabilizer bar for a vehicle includes cutting a stabilizer bar material having a round bar-shaped configuration, heating both end portions of the cut stabilizer bar material to be formed as leg bars of the stabilizer bar, rolling both side surfaces of each of both heated end portions of the stabilizer bar material so that both side surfaces are tapered, rotating the stabilizer bar material about an axis thereof between rollers to taper both remaining non-rolled side surfaces of each of both end portions of the stabilizer bar material to be formed as the leg bars of the stabilizer bar, so that each or both end portions of the stabilizer bar material has an elliptical cross-section, forming eyes on distal ends of the stabilizer bar material, and bending the stabilizer bar material into the shape of the stabilizer bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: DAE WON KANG UP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chan-Gi JUNG
  • Publication number: 20110119921
    Abstract: An apparatus for making a reinforcement strip includes a former for receiving and folding a foldable material about a longitudinal fold line. A pocket former may be provided to make a pocket for receiving piping. A piping guide may be provided to provide piping to the pocket. A support strip guide may be used to provide a support strip to the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Antonio Lewis
  • Publication number: 20110119922
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing a safety razor cartridge that includes providing an assembly having a platform having a top face, the platform including a cap portion and two lateral side portions, at least one cutting member extending between the lateral side portions of the platform, the cutting member being supported by the platform, the cutting member being movable with respect to the platform, the platform and cutting member cooperating to guide a movement of the cutting member with respect to the platform, a cover having a bottom face facing the top face of the platform. The cover includes a cap portion that covers the cap portion of the platform and two lateral side portions that cover the lateral side portions of the platform. The cover is welded to the platform by applying an ultrasonic beam to a plurality of discrete locations of the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Bic-Violex SA
    Inventors: Vasileios Ntavos, Georgios Koulourias
  • Publication number: 20110119923
    Abstract: A safety razor is provided having a handle, a cartridge mounted to the handle and a pair of primary guards joined to the cartridge, each of the primary guards having a plurality fins that define a plurality of fin slots. The safety razor also includes one or more primary shaving blades mounted to the cartridge and positioned adjacent the pair of primary guards. A shaving aid retention guard is positioned between the pair of primary guards. The shaving aid retention guard has a plurality of walls defining a plurality of guard slots, wherein a width of the guard slots is greater than the width of the fin slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Roy Nicoll, Matthias Gester
  • Publication number: 20110119924
    Abstract: A device allows users to have a penlight and shears/scissors handy for medical procedures. The device may be detachable from a holster which can be secured to a stethoscope tube. The penlight and shears may be a formed as a single unit, held by the holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: MAGENAV, INC.
    Inventor: Avraham Goldstein
  • Publication number: 20110119925
    Abstract: The invention relates to a knife, comprising a blade carrier (14) for holding a blade (15), having at least one primary knife part (11) and a secondary knife part (12), which is configured to be movable relative to the primary knife part (11), wherein the primary knife part (11) is associated with first coupling means (20, 36), which can be detachably engaged with second coupling means (18, 38) associated with the secondary knife part (12) in order to move the blade carrier (14) by way of a motion of the primary knife part (11) relative to the second knife part (12) between a safety position, in which the blade (15) is retracted into a knife housing (11) configured by the primary knife part (11) and/or the secondary knife part (12) and inaccessible to the user, and an intermediate position, in which the blade (15) protrudes from the knife housing (11), wherein the blade carrier (14) is subjected to a load by a restoring force (21) in the safety position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Martin Rohrbach
  • Publication number: 20110119926
    Abstract: A folding lock back knife apparatus includes a blade having a tip and a tang portion pivotally connecting to a handle of unitary construction formed from a continuous piece of metal having an integral locking mechanism and integral locking end portion, the locking end portion proximal to the pivot hole positioned to stop the blade from pivoting past the open position and the locking mechanism having a locking bar integral with a support arm continuously formed between a locking end portion and a pressure pad end constructed and arranged to lock the blade in relation to the handle when the locking end portion engages the at least one tang notch and unlocks the blade in relation to the handle when force is applied to the pressure pad end in the direction of the handle flexing the support arm, thereby disengaging the locking end portion from the tang notch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Glenn Klecker
  • Publication number: 20110119927
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a knife with a hook portion. In one aspect, a utility knife is provided. The utility knife includes a handle having a first end with an opening and a second end with a hook portion. The utility knife further includes a blade and a blade holder disposed in the handle. The blade holder is configured to hold the blade, wherein the blade holder is movable relative to the handle between an extended position where a cutting edge of the blade extends through the opening of the handle and a retracted position where the cutting edge of the blade is disposed in the handle. In another aspect, a method of operating a utility knife is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Kristopher Joseph Mueller
  • Publication number: 20110119928
    Abstract: A utility knife has a receiving cavity which opens through the body. A cartridge comprising a magazine of blades is removably insertable into the receiving cavity. A carrier within the body is manually operable for receiving a blade from the cartridge and positioning the blade for extension through the opening to present a cutting edge. The cartridge may be released from the utility knife body by depressing a button and withdrawing the cartridge. The cartridge is releasably held in place within the knife body and releasable when the blade carrier is in its retracted position and the release button is depressed. When the thumb button moves the blade carrier into its extended position to expose the knife blade, the cartridge is rendered unreleaseable even if the release button is depressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Steven Constantine, Michael E. Peterson, Javier Verdura, Jonathan A. Lee, Cody Man For Ma
  • Publication number: 20110119929
    Abstract: A blade set for hair clippers which has a lower fixed blade, an upper fixed blade, a movable blade assembly and a blade holder. The movable blade assembly is flat and extends in a plane parallel to a lengthwise plane of the upper fixed blade and a lengthwise plane of the lower fixed blade and disposed in between the lower fixed blade and the upper fixed blade in such a way that a user's skin is protected from getting injured by the movable blade assembly. A third toothed front edge is provided at a front end of the movable blade assembly, a lower portion of which cooperates with an upper portion of the first toothed front edge to define a first cutting surface, and an upper portion of which cooperates with a lower portion of the second toothed front edge to define a second cutting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Tung Yan LAU
  • Publication number: 20110119930
    Abstract: An electric hair cutting machine is disclosed. In order to achieve optimized handling and a smooth-running mechanical system, which enables a minimized drive, it is proposed that the cutting plane form an angle of from 10 to 70 degrees, or preferably of from 20 to 30 degrees, with the longitudinal axis of the gripping piece, and that the sliding block be designed in the form of a cylinder that extends in the direction indicated or in the form of a ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Peter Scheunert
  • Publication number: 20110119931
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a cutting device having a blade; a device architecture configured to hold the blade that includes: a pressure body operable to remain rigid in response to a substrate pressing against a portion of the pressure body at a first pressure, and a portion of the pressure body operable to deform in response to the substrate pressing against a portion of the pressure body at a second pressure, and thereby provide variable resistance against the substrate; and, a cutter slot at a first device architecture end defined by the blade and the pressure body, the cutter slot configured to receive the substrate and operable to open rearwardly toward a second end as the pressure body deforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: JOSEPH H. CLEARMAN
  • Publication number: 20110119932
    Abstract: An improved spool construction for carrying a length of cutting line in a trimmer head housing on a flexible line rotary trimmer wherein the spool comprises separately molded upper and lower sections of single piece construction that are pressed together in a snap fitment to define a cylindrical body portion, at least one flange projecting radially therefrom and a line receptor channel having a smooth interior surface that traverses the spool and communicates opposed open outer channel ends in the flange that are radially alignable with opposed line openings in a housing skirt, with an open channel portion in a lower spool surface to provide access to the channel intermediary of the open channel ends with the spool operatively connected to the housing for line loading and replacement without having to interrupt the operative connection between the spool and the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Proulx Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Pfaltzgraff, Richard A. Proulx
  • Publication number: 20110119933
    Abstract: The invention relates to a power tool (1), which is designed as a jigsaw (2) and which comprises a rear support (2) for the saw blade (8) at a right angle to the rotational axis (22) of the saw blade (8). Said driven support (20) allows adjustment of the saw blade (8) in different angular positions in the rotational direction around its rotational axis (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GMBH
    Inventors: Hans Kaiser, Thilo Koeder, Joachim Platzer, Ulli Hoffmann, Jan Koegel
  • Publication number: 20110119934
    Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a housing having an opening, first and second wheels supported by the housing for rotation about respective first and second parallel axes, a continuous saw blade supported by the first and second wheels, a first guide roller set coupled to the housing proximate a first side of the opening, and a second guide roller set coupled to the housing proximate a second side of the opening. The first and second wheels define respective first and second facing, parallel planes containing the first and second axes. The first and second guide roller sets define respective third and fourth facing, parallel planes that are also parallel to the first and second planes. A first dimension between the first plane and the third plane is less than about 3.3 inches. A second dimension between the second plane and the fourth plane is less than about 3.3 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Matthew T. Bertsch, William A. Elger
  • Publication number: 20110119935
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing, a first wheel rotatably coupled to the housing, a second wheel rotatably coupled to the housing, a continuous saw blade supported by the first and second wheels, and a motor supported by the housing. The motor includes an output shaft. The power tool also includes a drive train operably coupling the output shaft and the first wheel. The drive train includes a first stage gear assembly supported by the housing for rotation about a first axis substantially parallel to and offset from the motor output shaft, a second stage gear assembly supported by the housing for rotation about a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis, and a third stage gear assembly supported by the housing for rotation about a third axis substantially parallel to and offset from the second axis. The first wheel is rotatable about the third axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: William A. Elger, Matthew T. Bertsch
  • Publication number: 20110119936
    Abstract: The method uses a cable measurement and cable positioning or laser projection device to measure a structure to produce a digitized design of the structure and to put the design on a panel by laser pointer projection or by cable positioning so that the panel can be marked and cut for fitting on the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: David W. Swanson, William Robert Swanson
  • Publication number: 20110119937
    Abstract: A rotating construction laser includes a laser core module with a laser unit for emitting a laser beam and rotation means for rotating the laser beam around an axis of rotation defining a laser beam plane. The rotating construction laser is provided with an outer pivoting mechanism attached to the laser core module, the outer pivoting mechanism being operable to tilt the laser core module around an X-axis as a first axis of rotation and around a Y-axis as a second axis of rotation. The rotating construction laser further includes a dual grade mechanism with a first level sensor operable to indicate a rotation of the laser core module around the X-axis and a second level sensor operable to indicate a rotation of the laser core module around the Y-axis. Both level sensors can be operated mutually independent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: LEICA GEOSYSTEMS AG
    Inventor: Martin WINISTOERFER
  • Publication number: 20110119938
    Abstract: A device for determining level of a surface, the device comprising a plurality of level vials configured to indicate orientation of the device, the plurality of level vials disposed at distinct locations on the device. The device including a radius bottom formed in an object contact surface at substantially the latitudinal center of the contact surface and extending longitudinally the length of the surface. The device further including a joint recess disposed centrally along the longitudinal axis of the device and extending latitudinally across the device. The device also includes one or more user controllable light sources coupled to the plurality of level vials for illuminating the level vials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Kildevaeld
  • Publication number: 20110119939
    Abstract: Method for operating a display device driven by at least one stepping motor with display scales, having the following steps: determining suitable step widths at least in ranges affected by stroboscopic flicker effects when driving in each case one stepping motor for moving the display scale in a measuring run when starting the instrument or on request, storing the determined step widths in the form of a matching parameter, and operating the stepping motor(s) with a suitable step-width resolution in the ranges that are identified as affected by the stroboscopic flicker effects to be avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Ulf Bey, Wolfgang Skerka
  • Publication number: 20110119940
    Abstract: An inclinometer configured to be coupled to a structure and measure an angle of inclination of the structure with respect to a reference plane comprises a first layer, a second layer, and an indicator. The first layer includes a transparent portion and a scale representing angles located proximate to the transparent portion. The second layer includes an opening that defines a path. The first layer is coupled to a first side of the second layer such that the transparent portion extends along the path. The indicator is movably disposed in the path. The indicator moves along the path as the structure moves between a first orientation and a second orientation with respect to the reference plane. The indicator cooperates with the scale to indicate an angle of inclination of the structure with respect to the reference plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Robert M. Zerhusen
  • Publication number: 20110119941
    Abstract: A level for indicating the orientation of each of a surface, a first electrical device, or a second electrical device, the level including a first planar surface, a second planar surface, a web, and a vial. The web is coupled to the first planar surface and the second planar surface such that the first planar surface is spaced apart from and is parallel to the second planar surface. The vial has a long axis and contains a liquid and a gas bubble and is coupled to the web such that the long axis is substantially parallel to the first planar surface. A first perimeter is formed as part of the web, shaped substantially the same as a portion of the first electrical device, and sized to engage the portion of the first electrical device such that the vial is operable to indicate the orientation of the first electrical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Michael S. Steele, Wade Burch, Timothy Albrecht, Michael Phillips, Brandon Miller
  • Publication number: 20110119942
    Abstract: A motion-sensing device for sensing tilt and acceleration when either tilt, horizontal acceleration, or tilt and horizontal acceleration acting concurrently, influence the device, including: a substrate, a first tilt sensor fixed to the top of the substrate; a pendulum flexibly coupled to the bottom of the substrate proximate to the first tilt sensor; and a second tilt sensor fixed to the pendulum. The first and/or second tilt sensors are preferably an accelerometer; a spring-mass system; and/or an arcuate resistive element. The first tilt sensor includes a tilt sensor that measures tilt in a first geometric plane, the pendulum is constrained to move in the first geometric plane, and the second tilt sensor is operable to measure tilt in the first geometric plane. The motion-sensing device or devices coupled to a machine, vehicle, and/or a control system. The substrate may include a portion of the first tilt sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Shu-Sheng Jiang
  • Publication number: 20110119943
    Abstract: Measuring device for in-process measurement of test specimens during a machining process on a machine tool, in particular a grinding machine, has a measuring head connected pivotably about a first pivot axis to a base body of the measuring device via a linkage, for providing an apparatus for pivoting measuring head in and out of a measuring position. Linkage has a first linkage element and a second linkage element arranged pivotably about first pivot axis. A third linkage element is connected pivotably about a second pivot axis to the end of second linkage element facing away from first pivot axis. A fourth linkage element is connected pivotably about a third pivot axis to the end of third linkage element facing away from second pivot axis, fourth linkage element being connected pivotably about a fourth pivot axis to first linkage element at a distance from third pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Yan Arnold
  • Publication number: 20110119944
    Abstract: A multi-purpose spacer provides working surfaces for properly spacing studs, joists, rafters, and decking. The spacer (also referred to herein as a “tool” or “jig”) includes an adjustable spacer for balusters used in staircase railings, deck railings, and the like. The spacer may be constructed of a light metal, preferably aluminum, or suitably rugged plastic, and may also include a removable, padded handle to ease transport and use. Embodiments of the invention provide a spacing tool that is (for all practical purposes and in accordance with typical tolerances in the framing carpentry industry) completely temperature- and humidity-immune as well as waterproof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: James W. McHowell
  • Publication number: 20110119945
    Abstract: An arrangement for a scale, the arrangement including a scale having a measurement graduation that defines a measurement range and a support arranged opposite to the measurement graduation. The arrangement further includes spheres two-dimensionally distributed on the support, wherein the spheres are immovably fixed on the support and to the scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Josef Weidmann, Peter Speckbacher
  • Publication number: 20110119946
    Abstract: A digital sizing tool for obtaining tooling measurements and requirements comprising: a pair of fingers, where said fingers are adjoined at one adjoined end and create an opening at the opposite end; a flexible resilient means, where the flexible resilient means adjoins the pair of fingers; and a digital readout, where said digital readout provides a means to display a measured distance between the pair of fingers at the opening end and the digital readout attached to a measurement rod, where said measurement rod extends between the pair of fingers. In one exemplary embodiment, each finger may include at least one gripping surface. In another particular embodiment, the flexible resilient means includes a piston and spring assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: LEO DUARTE
  • Publication number: 20110119947
    Abstract: High performance grains dryer fed by a heat generating source (1) through hot air stabilizers (2) linked to the drying column (3) and the drying tower (4), which is constituted by a series of parallel ducts (5), between which passes the downstream vertical flow of grains (6), unevenly set in oblique alignment and fed so that each duct (5) that operates as hot air entry (E) presents laterally adjacent ducts that operate as used air exit (S), causing the appearance of air flows crossed to the right (7), crossed to the left (8), concurrent (9) and countercurrent (10), the adopted air flows varying along the drying tower (4), decreasing along the same, while the perimeter walls (11) of the dryer (1) are equipped with particles separators (12) that generate air flow to the dryer (1) and separate the particles expelled by the drying process, re-conducting them to the burning in the furnace through return ducts (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Otalicio Pacheco Da Cunha
  • Publication number: 20110119948
    Abstract: A tray dryer is provided that has tray stack with trays that rotate about an axis. A material leveler is stationary with respect to the rotating trays and has a leveling surface that engages the product. The material leveler has a plurality of prongs that engage the product and that in combination with the leveling surface form a series of rows in the product on the upper surface of one of the trays. The material leveler does not function to hold the product for transfer to a subsequent tray of the tray stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Arne W. Niemann, Helmut T. Stueble, Christopher A. Sandmeyer
  • Publication number: 20110119949
    Abstract: Curing systems and related methods are described herein. The curing systems include an LED source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Luminus Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Kites, Douglas Lawson