Patents Issued in June 14, 2012
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Publication number: 20120144691Abstract: In a method for operating an adsorption dryer, a process air flow, generated by at least one blower, is routed at least at times through an adsorption apparatus and over a textile goods in care during a textile care process in a “dry” operating mode to thereby charge a reversibly dehydratable adsorbent of the adsorption apparatus with moisture. A charge state of the adsorbent with water is detected and is displayed at least after the end of the “drying” textile care process. The absorbent is desorbed at least in part during a subsequent, selected and started textile care process in a “refresh” operating mode, and the desorbed moisture is routed as a moist process air flow into a receptacle for refreshing textile goods which are stored or hung in a stationary manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBHInventors: Frank Kohlrusch, Ulf Müller, Andreas Stolze
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Publication number: 20120144692Abstract: A dryer and a control method thereof, in which load of an object to be dried is detected using a sensor which has less risk of contamination and an anticipated drying time based on the detected load is accurately determined and displayed. The dryer includes a rotatable drum to accommodate the object, a front support installed at an entrance of the drum to support the drum, a rear support installed at an opposite side of the entrance of the drum to support the drum, an exhaust hole formed in the front support, through which interior air of the drum is discharged, and a humidity sensor installed to the front support at a position adjacent to the exhaust hole, the humidity sensor being located upstream of the exhaust hole in a rotating direction of the drum to detect humidity of the air to be introduced into the exhaust hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hee Beom PARK, Phil Soo Chang, Hyung Woo Lee
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Publication number: 20120144693Abstract: A heat pump type clothes dryer compensates for pressure loss caused by a radiator to increase the flow rate of air passing around the radiator, and suppressing introduction of ambient air through gaps formed in air flow lines to avoid degradation in drying capacity, while avoiding an increase in the power consumption or noise of a fan. The clothes dryer includes a drum to accommodate clothes, an air suction or intake line to suck air into the drum, an air exhaust line to exhaust air from the drum, a heat pump circuit including a compressor, a radiator, a pressure reducer, and a heat absorber, where the heat absorber is provided in the air exhaust line, and the radiator is provided in the air suction or intake line, a first blowing mechanism provided in the air exhaust line, and a second blowing mechanism provided in the air suction or intake line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Eiji WAKIZAKA
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Publication number: 20120144694Abstract: A laundry dryer includes a rotatable drum and an air delivery system. The air delivery system can include a reversible blower that provides air at a first flow rate when operated in a first direction and provides air at a second lower flow rate when operated in an opposite second direction. The drum can be a reversibly rotatable drum that is rotatable in a first and an opposite second direction, and the dryer can include a drive motor that both rotates the drum and operates the blower. Drum and blower reversal may be controlled to optimize drying efficiency and also reduce stress on the drive system. A moisture delivery system can provide moisture (e.g., water mist or steam) into the drum while air is being provided at the lower second flow rate, and during drum rotation (tumbling).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Michael Paul RICKLEFS, Brian Douglas RIPLEY, Brian James KIERZEK, Ian Tomas FITZGERALD
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Publication number: 20120144695Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a footwear sole including a midsole and an outsole. The midsole includes of a plurality of protrusions extending downwardly from a bottom surface of the midsole toward the outsole. The outsole may include a plurality of recesses positioned to mate with a corresponding protrusion from the midsole. The outsole may also include one or more protrusion extending downwardly from the bottom of the outsole. The outsole protrusions may correspond with an associated recess of the outsole top surface. The protrusions may be hemispherical in shape at their distal ends so that a portion of the distal end may be received by the corresponding recess of the outsole top surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Converse Inc.Inventors: Sean M. McDowell, Christopher J. Edington
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Publication number: 20120144696Abstract: The present invention provides devices, methods, and kits for reducing joint pain and treating conditions of weight-bearing joints. The methods are accomplished through the use of a cushioned wedged insole kit that selectively reduces pressure by cushioning impact and redistributing forces away from affected joints or joint compartments. The kit includes a wedged slab and a neutral slab. The slabs may be trimmed using the kit's sizing chart to create medial or lateral wedged insoles for either the right or left foot. The slab construction may mimic the combination of fatty globules and the surrounding restricting fibrous network cushioning structures found in the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Lanny Johnson
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Publication number: 20120144697Abstract: In order to increase the efficiency of insoles or shoe inserts, it is proposed to start from a semi-finished product (100) having a foam material layer which has a plurality of integrally formed raised sections on the upper side. According to the invention, the raised sections (120) or at least one of the raised sections should comprise one central raised section and a raised section completely or partially surrounding said central raised section, thus forming a plurality of massage edges. The probability of stimulating the desired reflex zone is hereby increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Mafag-Reflexa AGInventor: Samantha Everz Vaz
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Publication number: 20120144698Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a thermoplastic polyurethane (“TPU”) infused mesh material that is molded to form at least a portion of a shoe. The TPU infused mesh may be formed as an upper, a portion of sole or other components of a shoe. The TPU infused mesh is formed, in an exemplary embodiment, through the application of liquid TPU to a surface of a spacer mesh. The liquid TPU infused spacer mesh is then cured, cut to a pattern, and heat molded to form a desired portion of the shoe. The heat molded TPU mesh is coupled to other portions of the shoe (e.g., sole) to form an article footwear in an exemplary embodiment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: CONVERSE INC.Inventor: Sean M. McDowell
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Publication number: 20120144699Abstract: The invention provides a shoe, comprising: a sole portion, and an upper portion, wherein the sole portion and upper portion together form a plurality of compartments, wherein each compartment is configured to receive one or more toes of a foot of a user, and wherein one of the compartments is configured to receive at least both the fourth and fifth toes of the foot of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Fila Luxembourg S.a.r.l.Inventors: Mark EGGERT, Kevin Yoon, Gi Ho Rim
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Publication number: 20120144700Abstract: Disclosed is a boot system having an outer boot including a securing system and a superior end that includes a cuff; an inner boot sized to fit between the outer boot and a foot area of a user inserted in the boot system; and a harness system having a flexible panel and a lace slidably engaged with the panel. The inner boot includes a tension capture element coupled adjacent to a superior end of the inner boot. The harness system is removably secured to the outer boot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Alex Zhao, Susanne Dachgruber, Lucien Vink
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Publication number: 20120144701Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure includes footwear with a sole assembly including an abrasion resistant medial arch portion. In various embodiments, a sole assembly can include a primary portion extending across lateral, toe, and heel regions of the sole assembly, and a secondary portion at a medial arch region of the sole assembly. The primary portion can include a first compound having a first durometer and the secondary portion can include a second compound having a second durometer higher than the first durometer. Additionally, the sole assembly can include a dam portion spaced between the primary and secondary portions. The dam portion can include sidewalls that form a recess configured to separate the first compound from the second compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Danner, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Linth, Aaron Barker
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Publication number: 20120144702Abstract: A shoe sole made of recycled shoes is provided, which uses recycled used shoes as a primary constituent of the raw material thereof; wherein general waste shoes or used shoes are recycled completely regardless the materials they have. After being processed to remove metal accessories, the recycled shoes are pulverized to form particles recycled raw material, which is then subjected to high temperature deodorization and drying. The materials of the whole shoes that are recycled is applied, at a percentage of 20-80%, depending upon the desired property of the shoe sole to be made, and added with 5-50% of natural and synthetic rubber material and a proper amount of curing additives, activation prompting agents, and filling agents, followed by uniformly mixing to make a shoe outsole having the desired property. As such, the used shoes can be totally recycled and reused.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: HAN-CHING WU
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Publication number: 20120144703Abstract: The invention relates to a shell part of sports shoe and a method for producing such a shell part based on joining together several components made preferably of different materials in one or more injection molding processes. The method comprises: the production of at least one three-dimensional stable shoe reinforcing part, the application of a filler material on the inner side of the shoe reinforcing part; the positioning of the shoe reinforcing part on a last; and the at least partial overmolding of the shoe reinforcing part with plastic. The method enables the simple and easily controllable production of a shell part with very high rigidity or stability at least in specific areas and at the same time also ensures the workability or adjustability of the shell part during the production and afterwards.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: ATOMIC AUSTRIA GMBHInventors: Gerhard Trinkaus, Jason Roe
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Publication number: 20120144704Abstract: A cycle counter for a wheeled tractor scraper is disclosed. The cycle counter may have an ejector configured to push material from a bowl of the wheeled tractor scraper, a sensor configured to generate a pressure signal indicative of a position of the ejector, and a controller in communication with the sensor. The controller may be configured to determine movement of the ejector toward a full dump position based on the pressure signal, and to record completion of a cycle for the wheeled tractor scraper after the ejector has reached the full dump position only if a value of the pressure signal exceeded a threshold value during movement of the ejector toward the full dump position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Ramona D. CONE, Keith R. Kosowski, Eric N. Polston, Ryan A. Kingdon, Donna K. Laube, Ashok Krishnan, Steven R. Krause, Brian A. Byers
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Publication number: 20120144705Abstract: A vehicle showcase display badge is provided which includes a bezel, a substantially transparent front lens, and a rear lens comprising a light transparent front surface and a colored reflective rear surface. The badge also includes a graphic assembly disposed between the front lens and the rear lens, wherein the rear lens provides a three-dimensional appearance of the graphic assembly. The badge further includes an attachment for attaching the badge to a vehicle such that the graphic assembly is viewable. One or more curved surfaces may be employed on the rear lens to provide a shadow effect. One or more of the lenses may be overmolded.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicants: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, TRIBAR MANUFACTURING, LLC, GRANBY MOLD, INC.Inventors: Joel Thomas Pierce, Michael A. Musleh, Bob Bretz, John Turcotte, Andrew Murray, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Will Farrelly
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Publication number: 20120144706Abstract: A marketing sign is constructed of a sheet material and includes at least one break-away section coupled to a main section by at least one score. The main section includes a free portion, a base portion and connecting portion. The free portion includes a price piece and a balloon piece coupled to the price piece at a fold. The base portion is configured to couple with a product display structure after the main section is detached from the break-away section at the at least one score. The connecting bend line couples the free portion to the base portion and has a first end located a space distance from a right side edge of the sheet material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventor: Daniel G. Engelby
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Publication number: 20120144707Abstract: A sign holder device for the support and display of signage. The device includes a base, sign holder and a stem, the stem having a first end appended to the base and a second end supporting the sign holder. The stem has a length defined by the distance between its first and second ends, the length being adjustable to vary the distance between the base and sign holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Benjamin L. Garfinkle
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Publication number: 20120144708Abstract: A swatch and sign holder includes a base, a sign and a cover. The base includes a front face having a front surface, a back surface and at least one through slot extending from the front surface to the back surface. The sign includes a front surface, a back surface, at least one through slot extending from the front surface to the back surface and indicia printed on the front surface of the sign. The back surface of the sign engages into contact with the front surface of the front face. The cover secures the sign to the front face of the base. Each through slot of the front face and each through slot of the sign align with each other to receive a fabric swatch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventor: Lily Schwartz
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Publication number: 20120144709Abstract: A label system including a label having a first portion which has a protective coating thereon and a second portion on a same side thereof which does not have the protective coating. The label further includes a generally transparent window, wherein the window is configured to overlie the second portion when the label is wrapped around a body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: WISCONSIN PHARMACAL COMPANY, LLCInventor: James K. Markee
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Publication number: 20120144710Abstract: An artwork protection device (2) having a set of brackets (1) that mount into a wall (18) which support a clear protective cover (14) over the front of a piece of hanging artwork (16). Each bracket has a footing (3) with a proximal end (4) and a distal end (5). The proximal end is attached to the wall using a screw, a bolt and a wall anchor and so forth. An extension (8) having a distal end (9) and a proximal end (10) that attaches to the distal end of the footing. The proximal end of the extension preferably has a recessed edge (12) that is placed through an aperture (13) located on a periphery of the protective cover. A cap (15) attaches to the proximal end of the extension, thereby locking the protective cover in place. The device allows a user to easily remove the protective cover and bracket extensions when the user wants to fully display the painting and to attach the caps directly to the footings to give an aesthetic appearance to the footings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Robert A. Casterline
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Publication number: 20120144711Abstract: A handgun having a device for ascertaining the shot count has electronics having a microprocessor (18) and a memory which may be read out, as well as an acceleration sensor (22), which detects the acceleration of the firearm in at least one spatial direction. Reference values for the intensity curve of the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor (22) upon firing the weapon arc stored in the memory. The microprocessor (18) is designed in such a way that it outputs a count pulse to the memory in the event of positive comparison of an intensity curve of the acceleration measured using the acceleration sensor to the reference values stored in the memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Gaston Glock
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Publication number: 20120144712Abstract: A weapon system for urban combat incorporating an automatic gun having a short recoil, a feed system with gun driven box magazines of different capacities, a detachable link-belt feed, spring buffered barrel and bolt recoil absorbing arrangement, and simplified fire control.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Charles Edward Rostocil
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Publication number: 20120144713Abstract: A lightweight and low cost semi-automatic rifle includes an upper receiver, a lower receiver, and a forend fabricated from injection-molded polymers. The rifle permits firing .22 LR or similar low-power ammunition from an AR-15 style frame, operates on the blowback principle, and provides a fully functional bolt catch and extractor/ejector/deflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: SMITH & WESSON CORP.Inventor: JASON R. DUBOIS
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Publication number: 20120144714Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapons Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The powered rail(s) are electrically interconnected with a power source, which typically is a battery mounted in the butt stock of the weapon.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Prototype Productions Incorporated VenturesInventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman
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Publication number: 20120144715Abstract: A light weight stiffened gun stock is disclosed herein. The gun stock utilizes structural members oriented in a grid pattern resulting in a high strength-to-weight ratio. The grid pattern can be an isogrid, orthogrid, hoop-grid pattern, or a combination thereof. The structural members define the form of the gunstock, and provide recoil absorption to reduce the amount of recoil experienced by the shooter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Craig B. Simpson
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Publication number: 20120144716Abstract: A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick-connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The Weapon Accessory Control System is provided to enable the user to control the activation of a power-consuming accessory as well as enable communications between the user and the accessory and among power-consuming accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Prototype Productions, Inc.Inventors: Eric F. Cabahug, James S. Dodd, Ben Feldman, John Schroeder
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Publication number: 20120144717Abstract: Various detachable firearm mounting bracket device embodiments are provided. According to an embodiment, a detachable mounting bracket is adapted to allow users of various weapons platforms and support devices to rapidly and securely attach support devices, e.g., bipods and tripods, to a firearm in tandem. A detachable mounting bracket can comprise a housing to attach to a firearm forend, a clamping mechanism to secure the housing to a firearm, and a rail interface adapted to receive a plurality of adapters. The detachable mounting bracket device can be attached to a firearm with a clamp, screw closure, and a vertical interlock clamp. After the detachable mounting bracket is attached to a firearm, a user can easily and rapidly secure a support device to the rail interface using a plurality of adapters. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: ASHBURY INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Morris PETERSON, Matthew Warren Charles PETERSON, Charles Robert OVERBEY, JR., William E.S. McCORMICK, Gary VANCE
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Publication number: 20120144718Abstract: The present invention provides a sighting device for a firearm having a trigger guard, a frame with an underside portion forward of the trigger guard, and a handgrip with a front strap. The sighting device has a body having a first portion including an illumination device. The body defines an engagement feature operable term the bubbly connectivity for portion of the trigger guard. The body has an elongated extension portion that extends from the first portion. The extension portion is shaped to underlie a lower portion of the trigger guard from the first portion to the front strap. The extension portion has a free end including a switch, and the extension portion includes a conductor operably connecting the switch to the illumination device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Lewis A. Danielson, Daniel Lee Hughes
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Publication number: 20120144719Abstract: Described is a locking stop mechanism for a riflescope that includes at least one rotatable reticle adjustment dial mounted on a scope body. It includes a stop member on the adjustment dial at a preselected position and a lock member on the scope body. The lock member is positioned to engage the stop member upon rotation of the adjustment dial to a preselected setting. The lock member is configured to prevent rotation of the adjustment dial in either direction when engaged with the stop member while allowing free rotation in at least one direction when the lock member is manually displaced and when the stop member is not engaged with the lock member at the preselected setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: LIGHTFORCE USA, INC.Inventor: Jeff Huber
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Publication number: 20120144720Abstract: A gun sight reticle includes a center horizontal hairline having a central discontinuity and a center sighting area located at the central discontinuity and circumscribed by indicia that encloses the center sighting area, the center sighting area located at a center of the gun sight reticle. The reticle also can include a center vertical hairline that is intersected by the center sighting area such that the center sighting area is located in a discontinuity of the center vertical hairline. The reticle also can include one or more drop-compensation sighting areas disposed below the center sighting area in one or more further discontinuities of the center vertical hairline, the one or more drop-compensation sighting areas being circumscribed by indicia that enclose the sighting area. Preferably, a diameter of the center sighting area is larger than a diameter of the one or more drop-compensation sighting areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: NIKON INC.Inventor: Jon B. Lacorte
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Publication number: 20120144721Abstract: A sighting system for a firearm is provided and may include a rear-sight assembly having a rear surface opposing a shooter, a pair of rear-aiming points, and a U-shaped opening disposed between the pair of rear-aiming points. The rear surface may be formed at an angle relative to a top surface of the firearm such that a bottom portion of the rear surface disposed proximate to the top surface of the firearm is farther away from a shooter than a top portion of the rear surface. The sighting system may also include a front-sight assembly including a housing having a front-aiming point, a brightly colored material surrounding the front-aiming point, and a top coat extending over the brightly colored material and the front-aiming point.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: TRIJICON, INC.Inventors: Bryan R. Glimpse, Robert W. Condra, Joshua Lee Varner, Joseph R. Adkins
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Publication number: 20120144722Abstract: Herein we describe crustacean fishing traps having degradable cull panels, as well as methods for ensuring that such traps have reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict crab and lobster traps have a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use crustacean fishing traps that will lose their ability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating degradable cull panels into such traps provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable cull panels are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARYInventors: Kirk J. Havens, Donna Marie Bilkovic, David M. Stanhope, Kory T. Angstadt
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Publication number: 20120144723Abstract: A fishing lure includes a transparent lure body having one or more optical windows that operate as lenses for one or more digital cameras mounted within the transparent lure body. The transparent lure body is shaped like a fish, and the optical windows/digital cameras are located at positions that correspond with the eyes of the fish. Annular eye pieces can be mounted over the optical windows to enhance the appearance of the lure. A reflective shroud, patterned to imitate the body surface of a fish, is mounted within the transparent lure body. Light emitting devices within the transparent lure body can be controlled to emit different colored light through the transparent lure body. Detachable bills/fins can be coupled to the transparent lure body to control the movement of the fishing lure through the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Kent G. Davidson
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Publication number: 20120144724Abstract: An improved portable, fishing rod holder, for holding the handle of a fishing rod while it is in use and that is capable of being detachably secured to an assortment of environmental support structures, includes: (a) a container whose first end has an opening that is adapted to removably receive a fishing rod handle and whose second end has a threaded hole, (b) a threaded rod having proximal and distal ends, and a thread configuration adapted to allow this rod's proximal end to be detachably threaded into the threaded hole of the container's second end, and (c) a plurality of two-part (i.e., active and passive) clamps, each of which is capable of detachably securing this container to one of an assortment of possibly available environmental support structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Jacob B. Baumann
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Publication number: 20120144725Abstract: A fishing line cutter that is integral to a fishing pole. The fishing line cutter comprises a tubular section with an arcuate projection. The arcuate projection may extend from a same side as a reel mounted on the fishing pole. A spring means may springingly attach the arcuate projection to a slot. The slot can accommodate the arcuate projection upon depression into the fishing pole. An O-ring may be employed to slide along the fishing pole and facilitate depression of the arcuate projection. At least one sharpening means may be included in the fishing line cutter to maintain sharpness.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Pete Marascalco
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Publication number: 20120144726Abstract: A component used in a fishing lure is disclosed. The component includes a flexible cantilever having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is either connected to or capable of connecting to a hook and the second end is either connected to or capable of connecting to the fishing lure such that when a force sufficient enough to deflect the flexible cantilever is directly or indirectly applied to the flexible cantilever, the hook displaces with respect to the fishing lure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Mark A. PARSLOW
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Publication number: 20120144727Abstract: Pyrotechnic device (1) intended for the destruction of animals that dig tunnels such as moles by firing a pyrotechnic charge (2), comprising means (3) for detecting the animal and a housing (4). The housing (4) contains: an electrical firing circuit comprising a firing contactor driven by the detection means (3), means for breaking the electrical firing circuit, making it possible to selectively break or re-establish the continuity of a section of electrical firing circuit. The pyrotechnic device (1) includes a removable cover (9), which can be fitted over the housing (4) and over the detection means (3) in a covering position to establish the continuity of the firing circuit, and which can be removed to a removed position to break the continuity of the electrical firing circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: CREAInventor: Lionel Bodo
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Publication number: 20120144728Abstract: Pyrotechnic device (1) intended for the destruction of animals digging tunnels, such as moles by the firing of a pyrotechnic charge (2), comprising means (3) for detecting the animal and an electrical firing circuit (4) comprising a firing contactor (5) driven by the detection means (3). The pyrotechnic device (1) comprises: a first housing (6) intended to be installed on the ground (28), electrically connected to the pyrotechnic charge (2), and comprising the detection means (3), a second housing (7) intended to be installed on the ground at a distance from the first housing (6) to which it is linked via wired connection means (8), and comprising first means (9) for breaking the electrical firing circuit (4) making it possible to selectively break or establish the continuity of a first section (10) of the electrical firing circuit (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: CREAInventor: Lionel Bodo
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Publication number: 20120144729Abstract: Flexible insect bait stations and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an insect bait station is in the form of an elongated strip comprising a container defining a chamber for holding insect bait, the container comprising a base having a bottom wall, and peripheral side walls, wherein the base is constructed of a flexible material providing for mounting the bait station on irregular surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Frederique M. de Lame, Arlana M. Brugato, Christopher J. Wolpert, Cedric J. McCants
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Publication number: 20120144730Abstract: A process is disclosed for converting a particulate solid biomass material to a high quality bio-oil in high yield. The process comprises a pretreatment step and a pyrolysis step. The pretreatment comprises a step of at least partially demineralizing the solid biomass, and improving the accessibility of the solid biomass by opening the texture of the particles of the solid biomass. In a preferred embodiment the liquid pyrolysis product is separated into the bio-oil and an aqueous phase, and the aqueous phase is used as a solvent in the demineralization step and/or in the step of improving the accessibility of the solid biomass by opening the texture of the particles of the solid biomass.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: KIOR INC.Inventors: Dennis Stamires, Michael Brady, Paul O'Connor, Jacobus Cornelis Rasser
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Publication number: 20120144731Abstract: The use of mixtures of (A) aliphatic saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acids having 12 to 24 carbon atoms or the dimerization or trimerization products thereof, which may be present in the form of free carboxylic acids and/or in the form of ammonium salts, amides, esters and/or nitriles, and (B) polycyclic hydrocarbon compounds which are obtainable from distillation residues of natural oils, which have been extracted from tree resins, for increasing the cetane number of fuel oils which comprise at least one additive with detergent action and at least one cetane number improver, the mixtures of components (A) and (B) being used in a concentration of 10 to 500 ppm by weight, based on the total amount of the fuel oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventor: Harald Böhnke
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Publication number: 20120144732Abstract: A method for preparing biodiesel includes the steps of: by using larvae or pupae of complete metamorphosis insect as raw materials, extracting insect oil by solvent process, conducting transesterification or pre-esterification-transesterification respectively of the low-acid-value (acid value?2) insect oil or the high-acid-value (acid value>2) insect oil to get crude biodiesel after stratification; and purifying and processing the crude biodiesel by using adsorption clarification technic, molecular distillation techinic, and freezing (low temperature) separation technic to get refined biodiesel. The advantages of the method include wide variety of raw materials, easy to breeding, and low cost of production. The present invention provides a new technical way of producing biodiesel, and on the other hand, it also provides a new way of exploiting insects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITYInventors: Depo Yang, Miaoling Huang, Dong Liang, Zhuoxue Li, Wenzhe Yang
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Publication number: 20120144733Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for converting light glycol streams of biological origin into products suitable for use as oxygenated fuel additives. These methods involve the acidic condensation of light glycols to form larger products, termed low molecular weight poly-glycols. The remaining hydroxyl functional groups of the poly-glycol products are then modified to decrease the overall polarity of the products, and improve their suitability for use as an oxygenated fuel additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANYInventor: Matthew J. TRUITT
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Publication number: 20120144734Abstract: A method for manufacturing metallurgical formed carbon iron composite, in which the particle size of a raw material iron ore is optimized in the manufacture of carbon iron composite having a relatively small particle size so as to manufacture high-strength carbon iron composite while maintaining a target reduction ratio. The method for manufacturing carbon iron composite includes mixing coal and iron ore having a maximum particle size of 1 to 2 mm to produce a briquetted material, and carbonizing the briquetted material. Preferably, the iron content of the iron ore is 63% by mass or less, the blending ratio of the iron ore is 40% by mass or less relative to the total amount of coal and iron ore, and the iron ore is undersize of a 1- to 2-mm mesh screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: JFE STEEL CORPORATIONInventors: Hidekazu Fujimoto, Takashi Anyashiki, Hideaki Sato, Takeshi Sato, Hiroyuki Sumi
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Publication number: 20120144735Abstract: A method for using Tamarix Erect trees for the production of biomass fuel. Tamarix Erect trees are planted and/or cultivated in an area of land. After growth of biomass of the Tamarisk Erect trees, at least a portion of the biomass is harvested for the biomass fuel. The planting may be performed at a density greater than 6000 Tamarix Erect trees per hectare.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Micha Harari
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Publication number: 20120144736Abstract: This invention takes into consideration the severe weather that plants have to endure during the winter months. Home owners and owners of large complexes such as subdivision landscapes, and botanical parks tend to encounter huge expenses to replace plants that have been destroyed during the severe winter months. The plant winter blanket based on its construction allows plant material to withstand severe winter temperatures well below freezing without the freezer burn or damage that is normally associated with plant winter damage. The plant winter blanket consists of various levels of insulation quilted together. The outer layer is both moisture resistant and sun light reflective, the middle layers consist of insulative material, and the inner layers remove excess moisture from foliage that may result in freezer burn. The capabilities mentioned above renders the plant winter blanket a vital step in preserving the environment, as well as saving thousands of dollars in plant replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Emile Anthony Williams
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Publication number: 20120144737Abstract: A raised garden bed is provided. The raised garden bed is raised off the ground to minimize back strain when using and to provide ease of use for the mobility impaired. The raised garden bed is collapsible to provide ease of movement and to minimize storage space. A foldable, collapsible frame is provided. A water resistant garden bed liner is provided for holding soil and plant material. The garden bed liner is detachable from the frame. A drainage mechanism is provided to drain excess water from the garden bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Douglas E. Austin
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Publication number: 20120144738Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicide delivery method and a product for delivery to a plant wherein the plant has a generally hollow stem. A particular example of such a plant is Japanese knotweed. The present invention relates to a method of administering a herbicide to a plant comprising the steps of providing an opening in the stem of a plant wherein the stem comprises a tubular portion having a cavity therein and inserting a consumable delivery means comprising at least a herbicide into the opening in the stem of the plant. The herbicide may be provided in a consumable capsule.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: GROUNDCOVER DBM LTD.Inventor: Ivor Richards
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Publication number: 20120144739Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for sterilizing the soil for growing Korean ginseng by using an electron beam, which eliminates fungi harmful to ginseng's growth and development, and also relates to a system including: a conveyor which transfers the soil for growing Korean ginseng; a soil supplier which loads a predetermined amount of soil onto the conveyor to a predetermined height; an electron beam irradiator which applies electron beam to the soil for growing Korean ginseng being transferred by the conveyor to eliminate fungi contained in the soil for growing Korean ginseng; and an antagonistic rhizobacteria supplier which adds antagonistic rhizobacteria to the sterilized soil.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: GBioMix Co., LTD.Inventors: Hyeon-Jea SHIM, Min-Young KANG, Yong-Dol SHIN
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Publication number: 20120144740Abstract: Plant roots are moved by various means and sometimes exposed to air within a clean room system of plant production. A tub and lid system of plant containment and plant care may be integrated into a rack system which may be contained within a clean room environment devoid of bugs, environmental deviations, pollution and other contaminates found in a typical organic system of the prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: PURE-GROW, INC.,Inventor: Larry Y. Igarashi