Patents Issued in June 28, 2012
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Publication number: 20120159780Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for fabricating the touch panel, including: providing a display panel, and the display panel includes a first substrate and a second substrate opposite to the first substrate; thinning the display panel to form a thinned display panel; and forming a touch panel on the outer surface of the thinned display panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: CHIMEI INNOLUX CORPORATIONInventors: Kai-Chieh CHAN, Hsin-Li CHEN, Hung-Yu CHEN, Chiu-Lien YANG, Jia-Pang PANG, Chin-Lung TING
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Publication number: 20120159781Abstract: A component mounting apparatus including: plural spindles respectively including nozzles, each spindle rotating about a first pivot and each nozzle picking up a component; a head body rotating about a second pivot substantially parallel to a first pivot and rotatably supporting the spindles; and a controller controlling the spindles and the head body to perform: a pickup operation in which the spindle rotates about the first pivot from an initial orientation to a pickup orientation, the nozzle picks up the component, and the spindle rotates from the pickup orientation to the initial orientation so that the component is oriented to a mounting orientation at which the component is to be mounted on a substrate; and a mounting operation in which the picked-up component is transferred to a mounting position of the substrate during which each spindle is retained at the initial orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD.Inventor: Tanizaki Masahiro
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Publication number: 20120159782Abstract: 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. Further, in the method according to the disclosure, the tool alignment element aligns with the substrate alignment element to position one or more components at a specified location on the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Fuad E. Doany, Andrew D. Perez, Niranjana Ruiz, Lavanya Turlapati
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Publication number: 20120159783Abstract: After melted enamel coating is discharged, a fusion process of electrical wire-to-wire connection is carried out inside a crimping connector. In the conductor connection method based on the fusion process, a plurality of enamel-coated conductor wires are inserted in the crimping connector prior to the start of the fusion process. Further, a temporary crimping process that provides the crimping connector a temporary crimping by mechanical pressurizing means is also performed. Addition of force at both end parts or either end part of the cross-section orthogonal to the axis of the above crimping connector may cause expansion, which needs to be suppressed with external force. At the same time, the cross-sectional areas corresponding to both end parts or either end part should preferably be as small as possible. The temporary crimping is applied to the crimping connector for this purpose.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Toru MITA, Yuji Saito
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Publication number: 20120159784Abstract: A device for making electrical connections is provided, along with a method of use. Other embodiments are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicants: Arizona State UniversityInventor: Edward J. Bawolek
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Publication number: 20120159785Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the production of polyurethane wind turbine blades and other large objects. The inventive process involves forming a mold for the polyurethane wind turbine blade at a wind farm site, injecting an isocyanate and an isocyanate-reactive component with an automated reaction injection molding (“RIM”) machine into the mold, closing, pressing and heating the mold to cure the resulting polyurethane and installing the polyurethane blade in the wind turbine. Alternatively, the process involves forming a mold for polyurethane wind turbine blade at a wind farm site, injecting an isocyanate, an isocyanate-reactive component and long fibers with an automated long fiber injection (“LFI”) machine, closing, pressing and heating the mold to cure the resulting polyurethane and installing the polyurethane blade in the wind turbine. Because the inventive manufacturing process occurs at the wind farm site, transportation problems are obviated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: BayerMaerialScience LLCInventors: Robert A. Pyles, Joel Matsco
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Publication number: 20120159786Abstract: A sprinkler assembly includes a body, a support, which extends from the body, and a closure device that releasably closes the discharge opening of the body. The sprinkler assembly further includes a trigger that releasably holds the closure device at the discharge opening. The support is adapted to allow the fluid flowing from the discharge opening, when the closure device is released, to pass through the support substantially unimpeded by the support and, further, is adapted to reshape the flow of fluid as it flows through the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: THE VIKING CORPORATIONInventors: Scott T. Franson, Thomas E. Winebrenner, Shawn G. Orr
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Publication number: 20120159787Abstract: A safety razor blade unit has an upper face, a bottom face, a front and a rear face. A plurality of cutting edges are positioned between a first guard surface and a first cap surface at the upper face. A frame element is formed separately from and connected to the rear face, the frame element has a second guard surface and a second cap surface. An auxiliary blade is supported by the frame element having an elongated cutting edge disposed between the second guard surface and the second cap surface. The elongated cutting edge of the auxiliary blade is directed generally away from the upper face of the blade unit. The second guard surface, the second cap surface, and the cutting edge of the auxiliary blade are at the rear face of the blade unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Richard Hart Luxton
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Publication number: 20120159788Abstract: A pipe cutter with chamfering device including a pipe cutting portion and a feed portion, the internal feed portion includes a chamfering device, a main body of the chamfering device is a handheld grip of the feed portion; the chamfering device has chamfering knives with an annular arrangement, edges of the chamfering knives form a taper angle; the chamfering device is demountable. The pipe cutter with chamfering device according to the present invention can be used to cut pipe, chamfering internal wall of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: SHANGHAI EASY-USE TOOLS ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventor: Shiyu Sun
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Publication number: 20120159789Abstract: A biasing system for the blade of a folding knife includes one component or assembly applying a force tending to move the knife blade from a closed position, nested in the handle, to an open position, extending from the handle. A second component or assembly resists opening of the blade, particularly when the blade is in or near the closed position. The resisting force is overcome by the opening force after the blade has been moved through a predetermined angle relative to the handle, so that the blade then opens automatically. A safety can be actuated to block opening and/or closing of the blade. The blade can have a blunt projection upon which a user may press to move the blade through the predetermined opening angle. A clip can be provided for convenient attachment of the folding knife to an object such as a garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Spencer Frazer
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Publication number: 20120159790Abstract: A spinning support guide for a trimmer head assembly includes a semispherical base, a base mount disc, the base mount disc being secured to the semispherical base by one or more flush mount machine screws, one or more spacer discs, each including a central aperture, each of the one or more spacer discs being disposed between the base mount disc and the semispherical base, and a guide fastener embedded within the spinning support guide. Furthermore, the guide fastener is adapted to threadingly attach to a threaded receptacle in an underside of the trimmer head assembly so as to secure the spinning support guide to the trimmer head assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Gene HOELSCHER
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Publication number: 20120159791Abstract: A method of using a grass trimming apparatus includes the steps of: providing a grass trimming apparatus, including a trimmer head assembly having a spinning support guide at a bottom portion thereof, and a cutting mechanism positioned above the spinning support guide; holding the grass trimming apparatus in an operable position; placing the spinning support guide on a trimmable surface, whereby the spinning support guide provides a point of contact between the grass trimming apparatus and the trimmable surface; activating the cutting mechanism; trimming the cutting surface to a desired height; and moving the grass trimming apparatus along the trimmable surface while maintaining the point of contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Gene HOELSCHER
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Publication number: 20120159792Abstract: A kit for retrofitting a grass trimming apparatus with a spinning support guide includes a base mount disc, a semispherical base, a guide fastener having a head with a hexagonal opening, one or more spacer discs, one or more disc fasteners, and a hex key. Furthermore, the base mount disc is adapted to affix to the semispherical base with the one or more disc fasteners and define a chamber for partially housing the guide fastener therein, and the hex key is adapted to rotate the guide fastener to threadably attach to a threaded receptacle on an underside of the grass trimming apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Gene HOELSCHER
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Publication number: 20120159793Abstract: A knife and chopping attachment assembly for chopping food products comprises a knife and a chopping attachment. The knife has a blade portion and a handle portion. The blade portion has a cutting edge and a spine disposed on a top side of the blade portion generally opposite the cutting edge. The chopping attachment is disposed over a portion of the spine of the knife. The chopping attachment is movable along the spine from a proximal end of the blade portion to a distal end of the blade portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: WKI HOLDING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Paul Hatch, Clifford Krapfl, Julia Burke, Thomas Mitchell, David Mucci
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Publication number: 20120159794Abstract: A flatware with interchangeable elements, generally including a handle having a bore and a first engagement means and a working end comprising a tool end, a shaft and a second engagement means configured to detachably engage with the first engagement means. The interchangeable elements allow a consumer to change the appearance and purpose of the flatware quickly and conveniently. The flatware herein described also eliminates the need for maintaining multiple sets of flatware as the interchangeable elements allow for multiple design and utility combinations to be achieved with a single set of flatware.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: METRO DESIGN USAInventor: Warren Vogel
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Publication number: 20120159795Abstract: An electric shaver (1) having an ergonomic handle (2) with a proximal end (3) and a distal end (4) having one or more conventional electric blades (5) located thereon. The length of the ergonomic handle is preferably equal to the average user's finger length, thereby allowing a user to hold the electric shaver horizontal to his fingers while resting the proximal end of the ergonomic handle against the palm of the hand. The ergonomic handle may also be rounded so that it rests directly in the user's hand. One or more finger grooves (6) and/or rubber strips (8) may also be located on the ergonomic handle to provide a user with a firm grip on the ergonomic handle and thus provide greater control of the electric shaver.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Harry A. Walmsley
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Publication number: 20120159796Abstract: The present invention relates to a quasi-uniaxial solar trajectory tracking transit system including a canopy, a case, a first positioning ring, a second positioning ring and a pole. The canopy is a transparent hemisphere marked with a graduation line indicating elevation angles. The first positioning ring is a hollow body for receiving the second positioning ring. The two sides of the positioning ring have an axle respectively to connect with the case. The second positioning ring is a hollow fan-shape body for receiving the positioning pole. The second positioning ring has an axle perpendicular to the two sides of the axles of the first positioning ring for connecting to the first positioning ring thereby. The flange of the second positioning ring has a groove, and the central of the second positioning ring has an axle. A partial of positioning pole is hollow as a hollow pole and the other partial of the positioning pole is solid as a solid pole.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: HONG-WEN CHENG
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Publication number: 20120159797Abstract: A multi-positional combination instrument including a graduated member received in an interstice formed between elongate members of a positioning arm, wherein the positioning arm is axially and angularly positionable, and the graduated member includes at least one substantially planar edge and markings formed in or on a working face thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Wayne Roth
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Publication number: 20120159798Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved chainsaw measuring devices that allows a user to accurately and quickly measure the necessary widths and angles required for sharpening a chainsaw chain cutting tooth. The device comprises a caliper capable of measuring the width of the top plate and includes a built-in gauge for measuring the angle of the top plate cutting edge. This allows a user to individually and accurately sharpen a chainsaw chain without relying on a professional sharpening service.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: George Kozykowski
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Publication number: 20120159799Abstract: Disclosed is a rule assembly having a housing, a reel rotatably mounted in the housing, an elongated blade arranged to be wound on the reel and to be extendable through an opening in the housing, and an end hook member having a mounting portion attached to the elongated blade and a hook portion. The end hook member is capable of limited movement relative to the blade between an extended position and a retracted position. The rule assembly has a magnet assembly removably attachable to the elongated blade. The magnet assembly has a mounting portion and a magnet. The mounting portion is configured to removably fix the magnet assembly relative to the blade such that a forward surface of the magnet is removably fixed at a position that is aligned with or approximately aligned with a forward surface of the hook portion with the end hook member in its retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.Inventors: John C. Murray, John Delneo, Albert Sanchez
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Publication number: 20120159800Abstract: A top (119) is adapted to match and close from above a cabinet (110) of a laundry drying appliance (100). The top is formed as a ready-to-mount part ready to be mounted to the cabinet and forms a moisture condensing module for dehydrating drying air used to dry laundry within a drying drum of the laundry drying appliance. The top has a drying air inlet (510), a drying air outlet (515), fluid passageways defined thereinside from said drying air inlet to said drying air outlet for the passage of the drying air to be dehydrated, and moisture condensing means arranged inside the fluid passageways.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.Inventors: Maurizio Del Pos, Massimiliano Vinocchi, Loris Padovan, Alberto Bison
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Publication number: 20120159801Abstract: The present invention discloses a dehydrating device comprising air diverging duct, linkage tube, dryer, air converging duct, water converging container and dehydrating room. The air blown from the blower sequentially passes through the air diverging duct, the linkage tube, the wavy first flow path and the U-shape second flow path of the dryer to be dehydrated. After being dried by the dryer, the air flows out of the sixth outlet of the air converging duct for further application. The device is designed to accomplish objectives such as improving the efficiency of dehydrating air, saving energy, being expandable and so on.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Chin-Feng Chang, Hong-Hsin Lai
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Publication number: 20120159802Abstract: An expandable and collapsible enclosure is provided for a garment refreshing appliance. The appliance has at least either a top or a bottom rigid housing structure. The enclosure comprises a wall structure extending substantially an entire height of the enclosure. The wall structure is made of a flexible material. An opening is provided in the wall structure through which garments can be introduced into or removed from the enclosure. A zipper is attached at the opening to selectively open and close the opening. A snap attachment mechanism is located at either or both of the top and a bottom of the wall structure for securing the wall structure to the top and/or bottom rigid housing structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: GEORGE F. SEIFFERT, TIMOTHY J. HICKS, SHAWN OLTZ, WESLEY TRAYLOR, FLOYD JACKSON
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Publication number: 20120159803Abstract: Method for transfer of containers, such as vials (101), between a freeze dryer (1) that is located at a first location and a separate transport vehicle (30) that is mobile with respect to the freeze dryer, wherein the freeze dryer (1) comprises a freeze dryer housing (2) with an access opening (11) towards an inner freeze drying chamber (10) inside the freeze dryer housing (2), multiple shelves (21-24) that are arranged spaced apart above each other inside the freeze dryer chamber (10) and each provided with a horizontally extending first flat supporting surface (25) for supporting the containers, wherein the mobile transport vehicle (30) comprises a mobile undercarriage (31) supporting a storage housing (33) with an access opening (40) towards an inner storage chamber (39), a carrier provided with a second flat supporting surface (58) for supporting the containers inside the storage housing (33), and a container shifter (60) for pushing out containers away from the second flat supporting surface (58) in a puType: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Johannes Van Veen, Franciscus Antonius Damen, Alexander Clemens Henricus Josef Schaepman, Florentinus Adriaan Cornelis Marie Jongenelen
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Publication number: 20120159804Abstract: A drying device comprising a titano-alumino-phosphate with thermal management for the more efficient drying of objects and appliances, and its production. Further, a drying method for obtaining dried objects and appliances, as well as a method for regeneration accompanied by the desorption of water from water-containing titano-alumino-phosphate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: SÜD-CHEMIE-AGInventors: Silke SAUERBECK, Rolf Kurzhals, Arno Tissler
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Publication number: 20120159805Abstract: A device and a method for distributing residual air in a pasty mass, in particular for the production of sausages, with a housing comprising a flow channel and an inlet and outlet for the pasty mass, and with a distributor means for deflecting and mixing the pasty mass thoroughly in the flow channel, where the distributor means can be adjusted such that the mixing of the pasty mass can be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: ALBERT HANDTMANN MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Martin Ried, Uwe Weckenmann
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Publication number: 20120159806Abstract: A steam treatment system (10) for textiles can include a detachable hanger (14) which is removably attachable to a steam unit (12). The steam unit (12) can include a vaporizing element (16) which is operatively connectable to a water source (18) and is designed to produce steam. A steam outlet (20) with a shut-off valve (22) can also be part of the steam unit (12). The detachable hanger (14) can be configured to support an article of textile such as a shirt, suit, dress, slacks, towel or the like. More particularly, the hanger (14) can include a support body enclosing a steam chamber (24) and a steam inlet (26) which is removably attachable to the steam outlet (20) of the steam unit (12). In this manner the detachable hanger (14) can be removably coupled to the steam unit (12) to allow steam to fill the hanger (14). The support body can also include a plurality of steam vents or apertures (30) which are oriented to transmit steam from the steam chamber (24) to the article of textile supported thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Todd Dana
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Publication number: 20120159807Abstract: The present document describes a container for storing and drying garments or sport equipment, the container comprising an external envelope comprising a resistant material; and a ventilation structure through which air can be blown for drying the garments or sports equipment, the ventilation structure supporting the external envelope, the ventilation structure comprising hanging elements for hanging the garments or sports equipment thereon, the ventilation structure capable of adopting a retracted position and an extended position in which the ventilation structure occupies more space than in the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Jean François Vézina, Pierrot Lebel
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Publication number: 20120159808Abstract: Provided is a laundry dryer including: a first duct (9) having a first outlet (8) which opens at a rear side of a drum (1) for storing laundry, and a second duct (11) with a second outlet (10) which opens at a front side of the drum (1). The second outlet (10) has a narrower cross-sectional area, through which air passes, than the first outlet (8). The first or second duct (9, 10) is selectively switched during the drying process. A larger volume of dry air is blown from the first outlet (8) under selection of the first duct (9) than the second duct (11). The dry air is blown from the second outlet (10) at higher pressure and higher velocity under selection of the second duct (11) than the first duct (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Shigeharu Nakamoto, Yuji Ozeki, Kouji Nakai, Kenji Terai, Mitsuyuki Furubayashi
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Publication number: 20120159809Abstract: An article of footwear configured for use as a dance shoe is provided. The article of footwear can include an upper and a two-piece sole connected to the upper. The article can also include a cage support that surrounds a portion of the upper and aids in flexibility of the shoe. The article can also include a single piece liner with an integrated toe box. In addition, the shoe can include an offset lacing system. In another arrangement, the shoe can include an elastic wrap, connected to the bottom of the shoe on the inside of the upper. The wrap can act as a tongue to minimize contact between the offset lacing system and the dancer's foot. In yet another arrangement, the shoe can include different types of outsole supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventor: Susan L. Sokolowski
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Publication number: 20120159810Abstract: A spring for a spring shoe, the spring including a conical disk, the conical disk having a flexible flange around the perimeter of the conical disk. A spring comprising a conical disk and a ring spring around the conical disk, the ring spring being movable up and down relative to the conical disk to adjust the spring force of the spring. A threaded engagement between the ring spring and the conical disk so that rotation of the conical disk moves the ring spring up or down relative to the conical disk. A damper ring around the perimeter of the conical disk to resist the expansion of the circumference of the conical disk. An eccentric ring or cam to adjust the position of the apex of the conical disk relative to an insole by rotating the eccentric ring or cam. An asymmetric conical disk to adjust the position of the apex of the conical disk by rotating the conical disk. A damper for a spring shoe comprising a flexible container containing a material with little or no propensity to return to its original shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: POWERDISK DEVELOPMENT LTD.Inventor: James Brent Klassen
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Publication number: 20120159811Abstract: A remote control wireless heated insole system in which address data identifying specific insoles to be heated is provided. Once the heating process is initiated, periodic repeated control signals are generated to cause heating of the insoles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Ian Whitehead, James K. Lynch
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Publication number: 20120159812Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly has an upper plate and a lower plate in a forefoot portion of the sole assembly, and a plurality of lower plate arms curving downwardly from the upper plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: John Hurd, Christopher S. Cook, Steven F. Smith, Jeffrey L. Johnson, Paul VanDomelen, Kevin W. Hoffer
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Publication number: 20120159813Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the article of footwear are disclosed. The footwear may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The textile element may also have a first area and a second area with a unitary construction. The first area is formed of a first stitch configuration, and the second area is formed of a second stitch configuration that is different from the first stitch configuration to impart varying textures to a surface of the textile element. Various warp knitting or weft knitting processes may be utilized to form the textile element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Bhupesh Dua, Edward Nathaniel Thomas
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Publication number: 20120159814Abstract: Footwear is provided having a midsole platform, a full length insole and a orthotic midsole in the form of an orthotic shell received between the midsole platform and the insole. The orthotic shell has a heel portion to support a heel of a foot of a wearer and a forefoot portion to support a forefoot of the wearer at least in a region behind and near metatarsal heads of the foot. The orthotic shell is shaped to partially cup the heel and support the forefoot in one of a plurality of determined orientations. The footwear may further include a plurality of support plugs to support the orthotic shell in one of the determined orientations and a shank coupled to the midsole platform to increase torsional rigidity of the footwear with respect to a longitudinal length thereof. Methods of making footwear are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Christopher E. Smith, Jeff Gray, Edward Collins, Peter Daley
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Publication number: 20120159815Abstract: Various arrangements for an article of footwear including an outsole having grooves forming discrete lugs are presented. The outsoles generally include a plurality of grooves formed in at least a portion of the outsole that extend from a lateral side of the outsole to a medial side of the outsole. The grooves may be linear or curved and generally extend in an angular fashion. The grooves may have a first depth at a perimeter of the outsole and a second depth, greater than the first depth, at the center of the outsole. The grooves form discrete lugs. In some arrangements, the lugs are diamond shaped.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Denis Dekovic, Anthony P. Daversa, Sergio G. Lozano, James C. Meschter
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Publication number: 20120159816Abstract: An improved anti-slip spike structure is provided, which is used in soles of snow shoes or special anti-slip shoes. In this structure, an anti-slip spike is mainly arranged on a sole surface. An external side of a metal spike body is wrapped with a hard rubber body into a solid cylindrical rod-shaped rubber spike. Then, the solid cylindrical rod-shaped rubber spike is placed into a shaping module to be integrally formed with a rubber sole. Since the rubber spike is entirely wrapped and has a large placement plane, it is easy to position the rubber spike in a mold. In addition, when the rubber spike is pressed to be shaped, the spike does not skew or shift and is homogeneously shaped with the rubber, so that the spike is completely joined to the sole. In this way, the sole is provided with comfort and flexibility, as well as firm joining against trampling and significant anti-slip safety and practicability.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: HAN-CHING WU
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Publication number: 20120159817Abstract: The display apparatus has a display portion, an inlet, an outlet, a fan portion which generates the air flow from the inlet to the outlet along the display portion, a exhaust duct having an opening in the bottom side and leading the air emitted from the outlet to the opening, and a inhale duct having an opening in the bottom side and leading the air entered from the opening to the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masaya NAKAMICHI
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Publication number: 20120159818Abstract: A lighting apparatus for simulating a neon sign and method of making is provided. An outer housing having a central opening and defining a perimeter of the lighting apparatus can be connected with an inner housing configured as a plurality of symbols for conveying a message. Mounted within the interior of the outer and inner housing can be a series of lighting units such as SMD light emitting diodes. Respective outer housing and inner housing can have a cross-sectional inverted U-shape capped by a base member with the upper member having a curved diffuser for transmitting light through a transmissive plastic resin while integrally mounted black or opaque straight legs of a U-shape can enhance the simulated neon glow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Andy K. F. Kaoh
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Publication number: 20120159819Abstract: A light-emitting display system has an alignment mechanism to align or angle light-emitting tiles of the display. A first tile connects to a second tile by joining a first clamp portion on the first tile with a second clamp portion on the second tile. In an implementation, the alignment mechanism includes a replaceable angle adjustment insert that is inserted into at least one of the clamp portions, such as the first clamp portion. When the first and second clamp portions are joined, a surface of the second clamp portion presses against the insert and a desired angle between the first and second tile is formed. The insert can have any angle so that any desired angle can be formed between the first and second tiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: BARCO, INC.Inventors: Marcus Robert Patterson, Grant Arthur John Elliott
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Publication number: 20120159820Abstract: A sign having indicia that forms visual communication matter for use in a frame that has a light source for illuminating the indicia and an arrow removably attached to a side of the frame for directing a customer to a store. Bright colored sheets of translucent plastic are located on the front and back of the arrow and lights are located between the front and back translucent sheets of plastic to illuminated the arrow. A sheet of clear transparent plastic is attached to the frame in front of the sign, low energy lights are located around the front edge of the frame and a source of DC power is coupled to energize the lights located within the frame between the front and back of the bright colored translucent sheets of plastic of the arrow and the lights located around the front edge of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Greg Alexander Van Saanen
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Publication number: 20120159821Abstract: The inventive LED-illuminated sign structure includes a frame, an outer shell and a plurality of separate LED emitters. The frame includes two opposite main support panels each having an upright outward surface, and shell-supporting members. The outer shell has a pair of opposite translucent sidewalls each extending along and is spaced from the respective outward surface. The LED emitters are spaced on each outward surface such that the translucent sidewalls are illuminated substantially entirely. The frame defines an open region for passing reflected light within the frame structure to and through the opposite translucent sidewall. The LED illuminator includes an LED emitter on a mounting surface, a one-piece lens member over the LED emitter and including a lens portion and a flange portion, and a gasket between the flange portion and the mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: RUUD LIGHTING, INC.Inventors: Don Miletich, John Stanley
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Publication number: 20120159822Abstract: A border trim assembly for a billboard frame having a gap between the frame and a display sheet, the assembly comprising: a base member having a front face, and a hanger section configured to affix to the billboard frame; a concave member positioned on said hanger section; a trim cap having a support extension and a contact extension configured to rotate about said concave member, wherein said trim cap is configured to cover the gap; and a spring positioned between said hanger section and said support extension wherein said spring is configured to rotate said trim cap about said concave member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Formetco, Inc.Inventors: John Dove Gibb, Thomas Stover
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Publication number: 20120159823Abstract: A trim base C-shaped channel having a front face, a bottom face, and a hanger face configured to form a trough or C-channel; one or more T-tracks and splice tracks positioned on the interior of the trough or C-channel for mounting a plurality of components of a cable tensioning system; a concave member positioned on the front face; a trim cap having a support extension and a contact extension configured to rotate about the concave member, wherein the trim cap is configured to cover the trough or open top of the C-channel; and a spring positioned between one hanger section and the support extension, wherein the spring is configured to rotate the trim cap about the concave member and, thus, functions to conceal the cable, pulleys, guides, and other individual components of a billboard cable tensioning system used to secure and stretch a printed display sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Formetco, Inc.Inventors: John Dove Gibb, Thomas Stover, Christopher Jonathan Adams
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Publication number: 20120159824Abstract: The present invention is a frame backing system to frame an item utilized with a frame with a back that is attached to said back of frame that includes a pair of formed apertures that are horizontally aligned 180 degrees from each other across the back of the frame backing system, a pair of threaded inserts placed in the formed apertures and a piece of sealing paper with a width to protect and seal the item attached to the back of frame and a plurality of apertures that correspond to an orientation of the threaded inserts and the formed apertures disposed on the frame. The system also includes a coupling device with an additional corresponding aperture with a wire with two ends that runs across the width of the sealing paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Richard Emil Badwey
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Publication number: 20120159825Abstract: A graphic receiving frame assembly for permitting the display of that frame assembly on a front flat surface with multiple display panels individually received therein. The frame assembly comprises an arrangement of multiple graphic display receiving support rails connected to at least one loading rail. The rails are joined by an “L” shaped connector at the outer corners thereof, wherein at least one internal rail is connected between the support rails so as to define a plurality of rails to peripherally support a plurality of display panels within the frame assembly. The support rails and the internal rail each have extensive support flanges for supportive guided receipt of a graphic display panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: David E. Pitcher, Rebecca C. Suciu, Thomas P. Burrous, Alan L. Stenfors, Sidney Rose
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Publication number: 20120159826Abstract: An interchangeable display system is disclosed, configured for mounting a display art frame to a door, or the like. The system is adapted to receive interchangeable art inserts, displays, etc., at the will of the proprietor without professional installation. The system provides a proprietor with the capability to customize a door, or the like, with a locking platform mechanism that enhances existing residential and commercial door design configurations. Access is provided to interchangeable art work, for example, without the industry standard to permanently fixate the artwork directly onto or within a door. The system is fixated on one side. The opposing side is, for example, a flanged matching backplate that is locked with a single or multiple sliding and locking hinge mechanism. A perimeter channel is disposed between the front and back frame plates to receive, for example, a translucent decorative art piece, that fits within the channel cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventor: Simon Eichner
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Publication number: 20120159827Abstract: A frame back retainer for a multi-use frame includes a tab-like structure and a fastening structure. The tab-like structure defines an aperture at a first end and defines a substantially flattened profile at a second end for engaging the multi-use frame. The tab-like structure includes at least one securing arm depending from the tab-like structure. The fastening structure is positioned through the aperture of the tab-like structure and mounted to the multi-use frame. The fastening structure defines a raised pedestal profile from a surface of the multi-use frame. The at least one securing arm engages an outer edge of the fastening structure to rotatably attach the fastening structure to the tab-like structure. In operation, the user rotates the tab-like structure relative to the fastening structure about an axis to engage or disengage the second end of the tab-like structure within the multi-use frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: CRAFT, INC.Inventor: Armand E. Roy
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Publication number: 20120159828Abstract: A modular firearm is disclosed. The firearm that can be configured to operate using ammunition of different calibers via interchangeability of only a few parts. The firearm includes a foldable butt stock assembly for quickly and easily converting the firearm from an extended operating configuration to a compact transport configuration, and vice-versa. Additionally, the firearm includes a modular hand guard assembly having multiple mounting platforms for accommodating a variety of different accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Michael Brent Jarboe, Gregory Phillip Baradat, Gregory A. Dennison
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Publication number: 20120159829Abstract: A firearm with a tilting barrel (1) with the possibility of setting a change of the tilting direction of the barrel (1) containing a breech block (5) for securing the barrel, the breach block containing on a part of its perimeter a locking surface (11) for securing the firearm against its tilting in the direction opposite the locking surface (11). The locking surface can be rotated around the longitudinal axis of the breech block (5) for setting the change of the tilting direction of the barrel (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Josef Krutil, Vladimir Simek