Patents Issued in March 22, 2012
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Publication number: 20120066908Abstract: A method includes providing a journal bearing blank that includes an axis, an inner surface disposed at an inner diameter, an outer surface disposed at an outer diameter, a first axial surface, a second, opposing axial surface, and a lubricant opening that extends between the inner surface and the outer surface; along the inner surface, milling a well that spans an azimuthal angle about the axis, milling an arm that spans an azimuthal angle about the axis and that extends from the well to the first axial surface of the journal bearing, and milling an opposing arm that spans an azimuthal angle about the axis and that extends from the well to the second axial surface of the journal bearing; and inserting the journal bearing in a bore of a turbocharger center housing. Various other devices, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Daniel A. Gutknecht
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Publication number: 20120066909Abstract: A shaving foil for an electric shaving apparatus. The shaving foil includes a perforated region with a plurality of holes which are separated from each other by bars. The perforated region is divided at least into two zones, preferably a central zone, a first edge zone, and a second edge zone. The central zone is arranged between the first edge zone and the second edge zone. The holes in the central zone have (i) an average size which is smaller than the average size of the holes in the first edge zone and in the second edge zone, (ii) a floating mean value of the size of the openings in the central zone smaller than a floating mean value of the size of the openings in the first edge zone and the second edge zone, or both (i) and (ii).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Martin Kluge, Andreas Wurl, Silvia Stange, Pedro Stange, Andreas Peter
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Publication number: 20120066910Abstract: A multi-use knife scraper has a handle portion which pivotally retains a blade holder at one end. A single-edged blade is held therein and can be positioned between a knife position which is generally parallel to the handle and a scraper position which is generally perpendicular to the handle. In one embodiment, the blade can be rotated to fit within the handle to secure the blade safely. One embodiment uses single-edged razor blades and another embodiment utilizes utility blades. The knife position allows the knife to be used as a box cutter and general purpose knife while the scraper position allows scraping and other uses where the orientation of the blade needs to be perpendicular to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Totada R. Shantha
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Publication number: 20120066911Abstract: An infant feeding device, including a reservoir section, including a viewing window and a cylindrical gear ratchet for metering delivery of a food product into an infant's mouth; a rubber piston mounted on a handle configured to engage with the reservoir section so that when operated the rubber piston and the reservoir section operate to take in or expel the food product via an opening in an attachment end of the reservoir section; and an attachment arm removably coupled to the attachment end of the reservoir section for removably securing a plurality of attachment ends thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Robert Edward Hicks
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Publication number: 20120066912Abstract: A trimmer and a trimmer head for use with the trimmer, the trimmer head including a body rotatable about an axis, the body defining a plurality of axially spaced channels each sized to receive at least a portion of a trimmer line therein, and a clamping mechanism in operable communication with at least two of the axially spaced channels to selectively retain a trimmer line positioned within any one of the at least two axially spaced channels. The trimmer head may include a wear disk pivotable relative to the trimmer head body. In addition, a release button of the clamping mechanism may be arranged on the body to provide additional clamping force when the trimmer head rotates about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: James C. Ferrell, William E. Colber, Benjamin E. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20120066913Abstract: An automatic-feed trimmer head for a vegetation trimming machine. A spool is positioned within the interior of a housing. A cam guide formation is disposed atop the top flange of the spool. The cam guide formation defines a pathway. A cam arm is provided that is mounted to the housing with a pivot connection. The cam arm has a cam projection that extends into the pathway. A spring is provided that biases the cam arm into a first orientation. In the first orientation, the shape of the pathway enables the cam projection to move only in a first direction. The cam arm moves about the pivot connection from its first orientation to a second orientation when the trimmer head assembly is rotated above a predetermined rotational speed. When the cam arm is in its second orientation trimmer line is unwound from the spool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: George E. Alliss, Steven W. Hamblin
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Publication number: 20120066914Abstract: Double handle knives and attachments to convert a knife to a double handle knife are described with secondary handles able to form an angle (a) between about 20 to 70 degrees between the long axis of the secondary handle and the long axis of the blade in a plane at about right angles to the blade. Embodiments describe fixed, rotatable, and indexable means for the angle of attachment of the secondary handle to the blade. Embodiments further describe reversible and permanent means of attachment. The placement of the secondary handle at the angle described allows for the optimal positioning of the hands for both controlling and assisting with the cutting of foods and other items.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Brian William Hayes
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Publication number: 20120066915Abstract: A trimmer head assembly for use on a vegetation cutting machine. The trimmer head assembly has a housing. The housing has a top surface, bottom surface, and at least two recessed areas there between. Pivot posts are disposed within each of the recessed areas. An anchor disc is disposed around each pivot post. The anchor disc is free to rotate around the pivot post within a range. Each anchor disc has two trimmer line channels extending through it. The two trimmer line channels are joined by an open edge groove that runs along one edge. A length of trimmer line is provided for each anchor disc. Each length of trimmer line has a first end that extends through the first of the trimmer line channels, a second end that extends through the second of the trimmer line channels and a bend that seats in the open edge groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: George E. Alliss
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Publication number: 20120066916Abstract: A handheld work apparatus has an electric drive motor (24) and a power supply unit for the drive motor (24). The power supply unit is arranged in a receptacle (7) of a housing (2) of the work apparatus. The work apparatus has an electronic control (17) and a blower wheel (29) for conveying cooling air. The blower wheel (29) is driven by a drive motor (24). The housing (2) has at least one air inlet opening (10) for cooling air via which the blower wheel (29) draws in a first cooling air flow (22) during operation. A second cooling air flow (23) is drawn into the housing (2) via the receptacle (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Georg Heinzelmann, Gernot Liebhard, Dirk Förstner
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Publication number: 20120066917Abstract: A linear motion mechanism comprises a second rotating shaft having an external thread portion 48a at least at a part of an area in a length direction and an adjusting pin 40 having an opening 60 through which the external thread portion 48a passes. The opening 60 of the adjusting pin 40 has a cross-sectional shape that enables the adjusting pin 40 to move in a radial direction of the second rotating shaft. An inner thread part 62 that engages with and disengages from the external thread portion 48a of the second rotating shaft depending on a position of the adjusting pin 40 is formed on an inner surface of the opening 60. A spring 56 capable of retaining a state in which the external thread portion 48a and the inner thread part 62 engage with each other is arranged on the adjusting pin 40.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventor: Katsumi Okouchi
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Publication number: 20120066918Abstract: The present invention generally pertains to a saw device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a handheld centerless saw. The saw comprises a frame and a pair of driving rollers mounted to the frame for rotation. The saw also comprises an annular blade mounted between the drive rollers and functionally engaged thereby, where the blade defines frontward and backward hemispheres. At least two guide wheels are mounted to the frame, the guide wheels being positioned in the backward hemisphere of the blade. The guide wheels are operatively engaging the inner circular edge of the blade. A drive assembly mounted to the frame is operable for urging the countersense rotation of drive rollers, thereby causing rotation of the blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Stephane Campeau, Paul Béchamp
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Publication number: 20120066919Abstract: An accessory tool is configured to be coupled to a power tool having a tool drive structure. The accessory tool includes a spring component and has a first arm and a second arm attached to the spring component. The first arm includes (i) a first proximal end portion defining a first accessory drive structure that is configured to mate with a first portion of the tool drive structure, and (ii) a first distal end portion having a first holding structure. The second arm is spaced apart from the first arm and includes (i) a second proximal end portion defining a second accessory drive structure that is configured to mate with a second portion of the tool drive structure, and (ii) a second distal end portion having a second holding structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicants: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH, ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: John Holba, Edward Abante, Jeremy Rubens, Carl Christian Carlson, Jaime Moreno
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Publication number: 20120066920Abstract: The invention provides methods, devices, and systems for autoleveling of an apparatus. In particular, the invention provides devices and systems for autoleveling support apparatuses, such as hospital-type beds, and methods of use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: RAFFEL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl, Ed Nowak
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Publication number: 20120066921Abstract: A ball cavity cube vial comprising a cube made of an at least translucent material, and having a sealed ball cavity in its center, said ball cavity being incompletely filled with a liquid medium such that a bubble is left inside of said ball cavity; and markings associated with said cube, said markings being calibrated to function as reference points for said bubble.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Vernon K. Wing
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Publication number: 20120066922Abstract: An apparatus for testing the accuracy of machine tools and measuring devices has a support and at least one reference element formed as a sleeve, wherein the reference element is glued on top of the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: Dreier Lasermesstechnik GmbHInventor: Horst DREIER
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Publication number: 20120066923Abstract: A method of operating an articulated arm CMM is provided. Instructions for the CMM can be inputted to the CMM arm by an action chosen from the group consisting of placing the arm in a predefined position and moving the arm in a predefined manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: HEXAGON METROLOGY ABInventors: Laurent Desforges, Jean-Paul Delemos
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Publication number: 20120066924Abstract: A nutrition-enriched grain manufacturing apparatus includes a heating processing portion including a far infrared ray radiator which emits far infrared rays to a flow-down path along which grain flows down, an upper rotary valve device and a lower rotary valve device which adjust a flow rate of the grain, an accumulation portion which accumulates the grain, a lower screw conveyer and a bucket conveyer which transport the grain which has flown down from the heating processing portion to the discharge portion to the accumulation portion, a moisture meter which measures a moisture content of the grain, a grain temperature sensor which measures a grain temperature, a main controller which controls output from a burner and operations of the upper rotary valve device and the lower rotary valve device such that the grain temperature is a predetermined grain temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Toshiharu Ando, Tsuyako Ando
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Publication number: 20120066925Abstract: For application in a clothes dryer, a quieting device acts to considerably reduce the noise from objects hitting the drum as clothes are being spun dry. The quieting device comprises padding applied to inside surfaces of the drum, the padding including an adhesive on a side thereof, the adhesive for adhering the padding to the inside surfaces. Preferably, the adhesive is a pressure-sensitive, heat-resistant adhesive. In an embodiment of the invention, the padding includes a plurality of strips of the padding, each of which is placed on the inside surfaces of the drum between the dryer fins. In alternative embodiments, the strips of padding can be placed atop the dryer fins. In an embodiment of the invention, the material includes a plurality of holes to allow for heat from the drum surface to escape through the holes, so the device does not inhibit drying of the clothes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Todd Ahlf, Brad Ahlf, Tom Ahlf
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Publication number: 20120066926Abstract: The present disclosure involves multifunctional nanoparticle dispersions and methods for making them using sol-gel chemistry, doping, and sonication. These methods avoid the high thermal budget processes of the reference art. The dispersions can accommodate greater concentrations of nanoparticles, dopants, and ions than has previously been possible since these components can be added during synthesis. The unique optical, magnetic, luminescent, metallic, insulating, semi-conducting, and/or conducting properties of these particles can be utilized to enhance photovoltaic cells, portable electronic devices, and biomedical techniques among other applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Kuniyil Prabhakaran, Geetha Prabhakaran
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Publication number: 20120066927Abstract: The invention relates to method and device for drying materials of plant and animal origin. The method includes heating a material to a temperature that does not cause denaturation of the original properties thereof, high-speed pulse vacuuming, maintaining the vacuum tor a period of time, and relieving the vacuum until atmospheric pressure is reached. The material is heated in a drying chamber and the vacuum is relieved using a dried air or gas heat earner with a temperature of up to 300° C. A device comprises two drying chambers with hermetically sealing doors, which are connected by pipes haying fast-acting valves to a receiver tank, heat exchangers and condensate receivers, a vacuum pump and a device for heating and delivering a heat carrier, which is situated in a separate thermally insulated chamber and is connected to the inlet of each drying chamber by means of thermally insulated air delivery conduits with valves.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Yakov Kuzmich Abramov, Vladimir Mihailovich Veselov, Viktor Mihailovich Zalevsky, Vladimir Dmitrievich Evdokimov, Larisa Sergeevna Ermakova, Vitaly Grigorevich Tamurka, Veniamin Sergeevich Volodin, Svetlana Nikolaevna Khapaeva
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Publication number: 20120066928Abstract: One of the controlling methods disclosed relates to control of a laundry machine including a tub and a drum, the method includes the steps of: sensing selection of a tub drying step and performing the tub drying step. The other controlling method of a laundry machine comprises the steps of: selecting a tub drying step; sensing door operation of the laundry machine; and performing the tub drying step based on the result of the door operation. Further, a laundry machine is disclosed that comprises a tub drying step selecting part configured to dry a tub (2); and a control part configured to control the tub (2) dried in case the tub drying step selecting part is selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Young Bok Son, Myoung Suk You, Sung Min Ye, Tae Hee Lee, Ae Kung Chae, Yoon Seob Eom, Deug Hee Lee
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Publication number: 20120066929Abstract: An improved desolventizer toaster and methods are provided wherein a solvent vapor recycle system may be employed to recycle solvent vapor throughout a portion of the desolventizer portion of the apparatus housing. In other embodiments of the invention, a water vapor recycle system may be employed to recycle water vapor throughout a portion of the toaster portion of the apparatus housing. The solvent vapor recycle system may comprise an appropriate meal dust separator, blower and superheater. The water vapor recycle system may comprise an appropriate ejector or blower and superheater. Water vapor recovered in the solvent extraction process may be used as a water vapor feed to the heated water vapor recycling system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: DESMET BALLESTRA NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Timothy G. Kemper, Marc Kellens, Philippe Van Doosselaere
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Publication number: 20120066930Abstract: Footwear and a process for manufacturing footwear, the footwear having a two-piece movable and pivoting strap system, the straps being adaptable to any width or shape of the feet, with at least one outer strap having an injection molded securing member having a non apparent pipette that fits in the sole of the footwear, at least one other strap having at least one coupling aperture to the securing member of the other strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: Grendene S/AInventor: Edson Matsuo
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Publication number: 20120066931Abstract: A bonded mesh composite panel can be used to form a three-dimensional upper shell that includes extensions used for double-lasting and/or to otherwise provide a shelf to support foam padding. The foam padding may be, e.g., a foam midsole. The extensions of the upper shell may be located in a lower portion of the shell and may be bonded to the foam midsole in a heel, midfoot and/or forefoot regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Daniel A. Johnson, Shane S. Kohatsu, Chin-Chen Huang
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Publication number: 20120066932Abstract: A disposable dog boot comprising a single, seamless piece of flexible latex or polymer material having a bulbously shaped, bottom closed end and a top open end of a smaller cross-section, wherein when a paw of the dog is slipped into the boot, the bottom end covers and loosely conforms to the paw to protect the paw, and the top end flexibly and removably secures, through the material's elasticity, the boot to a leg of the dog.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: Pawz Dog Boots LLCInventor: Gary FRIEDLAND
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Publication number: 20120066933Abstract: Described are studs for a shoe sole comprising at least a first stud portion and a second stud portion and at least one first strain section, which connects the first stud portion and the second stud portion to each other, wherein the at least one first strain section is configured to be strained when the stud is coupled to the shoe sole and the shoe sole is bent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: DIRK MEYTHALER
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Publication number: 20120066934Abstract: An improved attachment system for attaching shoes having toe and heel areas to a wide variety of sports equipment, in particular to a rowing boat or a rowing machine. One embodiment of the system comprises an attachment device (1) that is connected to or otherwise a part of the equipment, and a shoe block assembly (3) that accepts the attachment device (1). These parts generally removably lock together for use of the equipment, which provides users custom features, better control over the force applied to the equipment via the shoe, and automatic emergency functions. An adjustment device (2) generally fits into the shoe block assembly (3) and is fixed thereto with screws or any other attachment means, or could be formed as a part thereof, and the shoe block assembly (3) is removably attachable to the attachment device (1) by means of magnetic force. Non-magnetic embodiments are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Stephen R. West
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Publication number: 20120066935Abstract: A retractable cleat protector for cleated bicycle shoes. It has a cleat protector body with a lower ground facing surface, and an upper cleat facing surface having recesses formed therein for engaging with a cleat. A cleat retention loop of flexible and elastic material is connected to the cleat protector body for retaining the cleat protector to the bottom of a cleated bicycle shoe. A mode selection loop of flexible and elastic material is connected to the cleat protector body for selectively retaining the cleat protector body in a first orientation wherein the cleat protector body covers a cleat on a bottom of a cleated bicycle shoe, and a second orientation wherein the cleat protector body is retained away from the cleat on the bottom of a cleated bicycle shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Stephen Opie, Jimmy Tsen, Marianne Kay
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Publication number: 20120066936Abstract: A piece of footwear includes ornamental protrusions made to resemble toes. The toe-shaped protrusions stick out beyond the user's toes and may include toenails or other designs. Decorations on the surface of the toes, such as lights or removable ornaments, augment the toes' design. The decorations may take the form of lights within the protrusions that activate selectively in response to the wearer's movement. The lights may be visible within recesses in the protrusions or through transparent or translucent coverings over the protrusions. The decorations may also take the form of self-adhesive ornaments such as stickers or gems that are provided to the user, allowing the user to customize the look of the toe protrusions through selection and positioning of the ornaments thereon. Ornaments may also include symbols which can be arranged to convey a message selected by the user. Ornaments may be removed and replaced or interchanged as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Doug Shepherd
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Publication number: 20120066937Abstract: A shoe pad includes a flexible board having a series of hollow raised portions formed thereon. Every two adjacent raised portions laterally complementally correspond to each other such that a passage is defined between the two adjacent raised portions. The passage can provides transversely ventilating effect such that the sole of the user would not directly contract with the flexible board and be supported by the series of raised portions for keeping dry and preventing the user's sole from being infected with Athlete's foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Che Meng Chang
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Publication number: 20120066938Abstract: Shoe soles with and without removable/replaceable gripping pods for athletic or sport shoes are provided with enhanced traction. The sole portions or gripping pods may be provided with a supply of a substance that exhibits a tackiness for enhancing friction between the shoe sole and the any hard floor. The tackiness-enhancing substance may be time-released or discharged from within the shoe sole onto the lower surface(s) of the sole that make(s) contact with the smooth hard playing surface or may be in response to compression or shear forces acting on the sole during play to prolong the tacky properties and reduce slippage. A visual indicator may be provided for notifying the player that it is time to replace the worn or used pod and insert a fresh pod or insert into the pod(s) to maintain high levels of gripping.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: MARK FRENCH, LUCAS JAMES TUCKER, TIMOTHY EDWARD BANACH
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Publication number: 20120066939Abstract: A crampon 3 comprises a main structure 7 and means 12 for the removable connection with a boot 2, wherein the removable connection means 12 comprise engagement means 14 adapted to engage an engagement seat 15 of the boot 2 and an elastically deformable connection structure 18 associated with the engagement means 14. The connection structure 18 is shaped so that, when the crampon 3 is connected to the boot 2, following a predetermined elastic deformation of the connection structure 18, the engagement means 14 disengage the engagement seat 15 of the boot 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Antonio Codega
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Publication number: 20120066940Abstract: A plow, including a center blade and a wing blade coupled to each end of the center blade. Each wing blade is pivotally connected to the center blade about an axis. The plow includes a first pair of wear strips, with one wear strip coupled to the first end of the center blade and the other wear strip coupled to one wing blade. A second pair of wear strips is included, with one wear strip coupled to the second end of the center blade and the other wear strip coupled to the other wing blade. A wing pivot tube is coupled to the wing blades and center blade at each end of the center blade. The wing blade, wear strips, and wing pivot tube at each end of the center blade minimize a gap between the blades throughout the range of movement of each wing blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Robert N. Gamble, II
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Publication number: 20120066941Abstract: An elongated digging attachment for an excavator, including a recessed main body portion, a connection assembly connected to the main body portion, and a ground engaging portion connected to the main body portion and oppositely disposed from the connection assembly. The recessed main body portion defines a concave curvature, the recessed main body portion and the ground engaging portion define a scoop, and the scoop has an aspect ratio of at least about 1:3.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Philip Paull
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Publication number: 20120066942Abstract: A system for retaining a clothes iron includes a base plate having vertically offset front and rear portions configured to support a nose sole plate portion and a heal portion of the clothes iron, respectively, and lateral side portions configured to support opposing lateral side sole plate portions of the clothes iron, and a pair of holding arms configured to move from a first position below the base plate to a second position above the base plate and to contact side body portions of the clothes iron.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2009Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: Polder, Inc.Inventors: Kerry Cooper, George Calvin Scott
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Publication number: 20120066943Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a device is provided comprising: a substrate having a top layer and a bottom layer made of thin and flexible plastic material. The substrate includes a plurality of pockets, each pocket having an opening. The substrate includes at least one seam configured and biased to close an opening in each pocket juxtaposed to the seam as the substrate is flexed, manipulated or moved.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Joseph D. Klos
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Publication number: 20120066944Abstract: A fine pitch full color variable message sign has a housing with a front face. A number of printed circuit boards are arranged along the front face of the housing. A number of LEDs are attached to each of the printed circuit boards. The LEDs are grouped into a number of pixels, each pixel has three LEDs arranged in a line. A mask covers the printed circuit boards. The mask has a number of elliptical apertures. A glazing may cover the printed circuit boards and is between the printed circuit boards and the mask. Each pixel has three LEDs; red, blue, and green. The LEDs that form a pixel are arranged in a line. The elliptical apertures are aligned with each pixel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: ROBERT CHARLES STADJUHAR
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Publication number: 20120066945Abstract: A poster clamp comprising first and second members, the members comprising first and second gripping surfaces, respectively, for gripping opposing sides of a poster or a like, and a poster mounting system comprising a hoarding and a plurality of such clamps, and a wire on which the clamps are to be mounted for tightening a poster within the frame of the hoarding.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: URBAN STORM LIMITEDInventors: Sam Kimber Ross Cook, Peter Knight
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Publication number: 20120066946Abstract: A sign assembly includes a base, a pair of spring members, and a panel. The spring members include a resilient portion that includes attachment means at a first end to enable attachment of the spring member to the base. The spring members also include a generally straight rod that extends from a second end of the resilient portion. The panel defines a pair of openings at a lower edge configured to slidably receive the rod of the spring members. The amount by which the rod slides into the panel is configured to secure the panel in an upright position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Geoffrey M. Glass, JR., Carol Salas, Janet Riddich
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Publication number: 20120066947Abstract: A sign assembly includes a panel and a base. The base is configured to be attached to the panel via a resilient member. The bottom surface of the base defines a pair of cavities. The cavities are positioned substantially adjacent to a forward edge of the bottom surface. A pair of wheel assemblies is secured within respective cavities on the bottom surface. Each wheel assembly includes a housing that houses an axle and wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Geoffrey M. Glass, JR., Carol Salas, Janet Riddick
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Publication number: 20120066948Abstract: A sign holder includes a sleeve, a support and a plurality of rings. The sleeve has a front portion having a first height and a back portion having a second height that is greater than the first height of the front portion. The back portion is connected to the front portion by a bottom connecting portion and includes a plurality of spaced apart apertures that extend through a thickness of the back portion and are located along the back portion at least partially above the corresponding first height of the front portion. The support includes a support member and a connecting member connected to the support member. The connecting member is substantially perpendicular to the support member and is attached to a backward facing surface of the back portion. The plurality of rings are each threaded through one of the apertures in the back portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Erica A. Martin, Tracy M. Tonnessen
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Publication number: 20120066949Abstract: An elongated abuttable snap frame arrangement for biasably, removably, capturing a display graphic support and for display thereof, the arrangement comprising: an elongated base panel, an elongated cover that is flexibly attached to the base panel at its upper edge, and an elongated hinge member flexibly attached to the elongated base panel and the elongated cover, the cover able to rotate from a parallel closed position to a generally perpendicular open position without interfering with adjacent objects or other abutting snap frame arrangements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: Rose Display, LtdInventors: David E. Pitcher, Rebecca C. Suciu, Thomas P. Burrous, Paul P. Ellsworth, Alan Stenfors, Sidney Rose
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Publication number: 20120066950Abstract: Disclosed is a double stack box magazine for rimmed ammunition cartridges of varied lengths. It includes a housing having a neck portion in which cartridges are arranged in a single column, a double-stack portion in which cartridges are arranged in laterally alternating columns, and a transition portion between the neck portion and the double-stack portion. A pair of rim clearance channels is provided, on opposed interior lateral surfaces of the housing. A first channel portion allows clearance for cartridge rims without respect to forward and rearward position of the cartridges within the housing, which may vary depending on individual cartridge length. A second channel portion in the neck provides an abutment against which laterally opposed areas of a cartridge rim bear to shift the cartridge to a rearward position. A third channel portion provides transition between the first and second channel portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Michael J. Davidson
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Publication number: 20120066951Abstract: The invention includes a decoy spreader having a central rod with a plurality of arms jointly connected to the central spine. Each arm, and at a plurality of locations on the central rod has at least one decoy attachment location. Preferably, there are at least ten decoy attachment locations. An extender mechanism may be used to help extend the arms or to retract the arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Carl L. Luttrull
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Publication number: 20120066952Abstract: The present application discloses a system for trapping flying insects, a first chemical lure such as lactic acid, a salt of lactic acid, or combinations thereof, and a second chemical lure comprising a source of ammonia. The lures may be employed in particular geometric shapes contained in specifically designed housing to ensure an effective release rate over extended periods of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Emma A. Durand, Miaoyong Cao, Cuixia Liu, Richard B. Dunne
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Publication number: 20120066953Abstract: An avian decoy including a decoy body; a stake having an upper end for rotatably supporting the decoy body, and having a lower end for being anchored to a support surface; and a guide for guiding the upper end of the stake into proper position in the decoy body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: AVERY OUTDOORS, INC.Inventor: Fred Lee Zink, JR.
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Publication number: 20120066954Abstract: A trolling teaser including a tubular hull having at least one substantially planar end face. The tubular hull has a circumference defined by a wall. A plurality of channels is formed in the wall of the tubular hull.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Clay S. Barker
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Publication number: 20120066955Abstract: A fishing lure includes a lure body and a shank coupled to the body through an opening in the lure body. The opening has a size and the shank is configured to enable the shank to freely rotate within the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Richard E. Hrncir
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Publication number: 20120066956Abstract: Terminal fishing tackle, such as lines, leaders bait, lures, nymphs, streamers, zonkers, muddlers and/or flies, made from natural and/or synthetic fibres and coated with one or more uniform nano-thin, pin hole free metal oxide layers. More particularly, the terminal fishing tackle has fibres that are coated with one or more nano-composite reinforcing layers of metal oxides that convey hydrophobic, hydrophilic, super hydrophilic, water sealant, waterproof, photocatalytic, UV-protecting, anti-microbial, and/or anti-fouling properties, wherein said coatings are gained by using atomic layer deposition techniques on said tackle. In a preferred embodiment, said coating is selected from Carbon, Gold, Palladium, TiO2, SiO2 and Al2O3 or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: AboBelo DAInventors: Staale Petter Lyngstadaas, Sébastien Francis Michel Taxt-Lamolle, Hävard J. Haugen, Ernstpeter Stüven
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Publication number: 20120066957Abstract: A device, for signaling a presence of animals inside monitoring units for locating animals, of a type having a box body configured to contain animals and provided with at least two access ports and respective mechanical mechanism for opening and closing the access ports. The device includes a detecting and signaling device of the presence of at least one animal inside the box body. The detection and signaling device can be activated to open and close by a switch element (103) which can be associated internally to the box body and which can be shaped in such a way as to be activated by a plurality of mechanical mechanisms that are mobile with respect to the box body and located internally thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: O.S.D. GRUPPO ECOTECH S.R.L.Inventor: Paolo Gaibotti