Patents Issued in May 14, 2015
  • Publication number: 20150128423
    Abstract: Scissors apparatus in which each of the two blade sections includes (1) a blade first subsection adjacent the pivot axis of the scissors, the two first subsections being pivotally movable with respect to one another in a primary shearing plane for cutting thereacross the primary shearing plane, and (2) a blade second subsection, the two second subsections being movable in a secondary shearing plane angled, preferably at 90 degrees, with respect to the primary shearing plane for cutting across the secondary shearing plane. The second subsections preferably being configured and dimensioned for particular uses, such as in-nostril cutting of hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: BNR DEVELOPMENT, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Riggs
  • Publication number: 20150128424
    Abstract: A novel guard structure of a razor is shown including rows of elongated hard plastic protrusions having rounded (e.g., not sharp or pointed) tips arranged on a tip curved profile. The rounded valleys between the protrusions are also arranged on a curved profile which may be different than that of the tip curved profile. The valleys encompass an inner protrusion volume which increases going back to front end of the guard structure. Preferably, the front end volumes are larger than the back end inner protrusion volumes to assist in trapping and distributing having aid. In one embodiment having six protrusions, the inner protrusion volume between a second and third protrusion is the largest, while a volume between first and second protrusion is the second largest volume. The guard structure is disposed in front of the blades which are formed within the housing and may desirably extend past the front end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen Charles Witkus, Neil Lettenberger, Armando Miguel Hurtado
  • Publication number: 20150128425
    Abstract: A cable preparation tool for use in removing insulation from an insulated cable. The cable preparation tool includes a tool body, a blade and a number of cut guides that permit different types of cuts to be made by the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Spencer L. Wilcox, Frank W. Eddings
  • Publication number: 20150128426
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a folding knife is provided. More specifically, the locking mechanism is a two-piece backlock that maintains the folding knife's extended position and prevents the blade from inadvertently closing when the knife is in use in the extended position and impedes the folding knife from inadvertently opening when the knife is in a closed position of storage. The locking mechanism generally comprises a backlock, a toggle, and a biasing member. The toggle rotates between two positions and engages with the tang of the blade and the backlock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Kimiyuki Sakai
  • Publication number: 20150128427
    Abstract: A scissors tool having removable replacement blades and bearings in an arcuate bearing path disposed to stiffen the pivot and bias the blades together with greater inter-blade pressure at the cutting point. In some embodiments, the scissors tool has flexible arms which increase said cutting point edge pressure and provide that little to no gap forms between the blades proximate to and behind the cutting point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Eric P. Linn, Justen L. Bock
  • Publication number: 20150128428
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-part cut guard for a tool that is rotatable in a cutting plane. The cut guard includes a first part element and at least one further part element. The part elements are connected together at their ends and form a closed circumference. Opposing first ends of the part elements are connected together, forming a pivot joint. The second ends of the part elements are fixed releasably together. The pivot joint is formed from a latching receptacle and a latching stub which form the pivot joint in the latched state and are intended to be separated in order to release the latching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick Behringer, Juergen Haeberlein, Sven Keller
  • Publication number: 20150128429
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a transmission for a power tool, comprising an input gear driven by a driver, an intermediate shaft carrying first and second intermediate gears, the first intermediate gear being meshed with the input gear, an output shaft carrying an output gear, the output gear being meshed with the second intermediate gear for driving a tool bit, and proximal and distal bearings supporting proximal and distal ends of the intermediate shaft respectively. The first intermediate gear is formed with a receptacle portion which is recessed from a proximal end surface of the first intermediate gear in an axial direction towards a distal side, the proximal bearing being received in the receptacle portion at least in part in the axial direction. The disclosure also relates to a power tool comprising the above transmission. The disclosure provides a compact and robust structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Youmei Yan, Bo Zhen, Aigui Wang
  • Publication number: 20150128430
    Abstract: Disclosed is a clinocompass for measuring a strike and a dip on an irregular geological outcrop and a method of measuring the strike and the dip by using the same. Since the level meter of the clinometer is supported by providing a support force and a fixing force on an irregular geological outcrop having no exposed flat plane, the clinocompass serves as a supporting member or a fixing member for the measurement of the strike and the dip on an irregular geological outcrop having no exposed flat plane. Accordingly, the clinocompass has a structure to measure the strike and the dip suitable for the geological structure and the orientation of the outcrop having no exposed flat plane, so that the strike and the dip are usefully measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF GEOSCIENCE AND MINERAL RESOURCES
    Inventors: Raehee Han, Ki-Sung Sung, Jeong-Chan Kim
  • Publication number: 20150128431
    Abstract: A magnetoresistive sensing device is provided. A first sensed magnetic-field component in parallel with the x-axis and a second sensed magnetic-field component in parallel with the y-axis of an external magnetic field forming a first inclination angle with the x-axis and a second inclination angle with the y-axis are determined. A virtual plane is defined so as to render a magnetic-field component perpendicular to the virtual plane of the external magnetic field is essentially zero. The first inclination angle and the second inclination angle are adjusted with reference to the virtual plane. An x-axis magnetic-field component in parallel with the x-axis, a y-axis magnetic-field component in parallel with the y-axis and a z-axis magnetic-field component in parallel with the z-axis of the external magnetic field are estimated according to the adjusted first inclination angle, the adjusted second inclination angle, the first sensed magnetic-field component and the second sensed magnetic-field component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: MING-YU KUO
  • Publication number: 20150128432
    Abstract: A slidable apparatus with adjustable length for aligning and marking spaced apart points for fastening means, such as nails and hooks, for hanging objects is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least two elongate members and at least one bubble level. The elongate members are slidable relative thereto, each having a first end and a second end. The first ends each have a stopper to stop sliding the elongate members when the apparatus is at its maximum length. The second ends each have a marking member. The at least one bubble level either has a fixed position or adjustable positions to allow rotating of the at least one bubble level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Jonathon Jacob Penneman
  • Publication number: 20150128433
    Abstract: A bucket tip shroud measurement fixture includes a frame extending from a first end to a second end through an intermediate portion having a first surface and an opposing second surface, a first tip shroud fixing member extending from the second surface of the frame at the first end, and a second tip shroud fixing member extending from the second surface of the frame at the second end. The first and second tip shroud fixing members are configured and disposed to retain and establish an orientation of a bucket tip shroud relative the frame. A plurality of reference points are provided on the frame. The plurality of reference points are configured and disposed to receive a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John David Ward, JR., Juan Pablo Cilia, James Ryan Connor, Jason Adam Neville, Christopher Allen Nafis, Neil Robert Peddar, Antonio Rodriguez, Daniel Howard Tragesser
  • Publication number: 20150128434
    Abstract: The method and equipment relates to the measurement of deflections of filter sectors in a disc filter. The filter discs in the disc filter are constituted by a number of filter sectors, and the distance between a position fixed relative to the filter, most commonly the scraper itself, and the filter surface is conventionally measured by manual measurement methods. The equipment is instead used that has a measuring head with a quick-release coupling for its mounting fixed in the filter, and a position sensor in the measuring head that measures the distance between the measurement arrangement and the surface of the filter disc in order to form momentary measurement results. The momentary measurement results are transferred by a data transfer link from the measurement arrangement to a data collection unit PC that has a memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Nicholas Rowe
  • Publication number: 20150128435
    Abstract: A machining tool assembly for manufacturing a firearm lower receiver includes a first and second side jig which are configured to be disposed on opposite sides of the firearm lower receiver and configured to removably attach to one another securing the firearm lower receiver therebetween. A drill block jig is removably attachable to the first and second side jigs disposed above the top surface of the firearm lower receiver, wherein the drill block jig comprises a plurality of through holes. A template spacer jig is removably attachable to the first and second side jigs disposed above the top surface of the firearm lower receiver, wherein the template spacer jig comprises a spacer aperture disposed through a template spacer thickness. A first and second pocket templates are removably attachable and disposed onto the template spacer jig. A router support plate is disposed onto either the first or second pocket templates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Charles E. Chang, Wayne R. Partington, Tilden A. Smith, II, Jules Johannes de Neve
  • Publication number: 20150128436
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for adjusting an alignment of a movable component relative to a substrate holder. An alignment tool is placed on the substrate holder. A nozzle is coupled with the movable component. The movable component and the nozzle are positioned such that a planar surface of the movable component contact a planar surface of the alignment tool, and the nozzle has a non-contacting relationship with the alignment tool. The planar surface of the movable component is leveled to be parallel with the planar surface of the alignment tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Grimes, Dennis P. Hogan
  • Publication number: 20150128437
    Abstract: An alignment tool for aligning torque tubes of the solar collection system can include a rigid body member and two laterally extending alignment arms. Optionally, the alignment arms can include releasable clamps that can engage and disengage without the use of tools. The tool can be designed to straddle a sun-tracking drive of a sun-tracking solar system. Thus, the tool can be used both during initial construction as well as after construction is complete for alignment purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Nicholas Barton
  • Publication number: 20150128438
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for abatement of vapors for washing machines as well as to a washing machine comprising the apparatus. The apparatus for abatement of vapors according to the present invention simultaneously allows vapors generated inside the washing chamber to be effectively abated and the energy consumption of the machine to be optimized by pre-heating the working fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Luciano Savoia
  • Publication number: 20150128439
    Abstract: A laundry dryer containing a combination of a vented and condenser dryer, in which during a process of venting, air is drawn from the surrounding, heated and blown into the drum and then exhausted through an air duct to the exterior, and during condensing drying, hot air and a fine mist of cold water are introduced into the drum and the hot air is cooled using a condensing process and the residual water is removed by a pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: ATUL VIR
  • Publication number: 20150128440
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for drying and concentrating, using waste vapor, which includes: a vapor supplying unit that produces and supplies vapor, using a boiler; a vapor storing unit that temporarily stores the vapor from the vapor supplying unit; a drying/concentrating unit that receives the vapor from the vapor storing unit and dries/concentrates a high-moisture material, in an indirect heat transfer type; a waste vapor collecting unit that collects waste vapor produced from the high-moisture material in the drying/concentrating unit; a vapor compressing unit that compresses the waste vapor collected by the waste vapor collecting unit; a condensate water discharging unit that separates condensate water, which is discharged after used as heat source in the drying/concentrating unit, and stink gases and discharges them; and a stink gas supplying line through which the stink gases separated by the condensate water discharging unit is supplied to the boiler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Hanbat National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventor: Tae In OHM
  • Publication number: 20150128441
    Abstract: The present invention provides an atmosphere replacement apparatus capable of replacing the atmosphere on the surface of a wafer with a small amount of gas. The apparatus is configured to have a cover capable of facing and covering the wafer to be transported, and a gas supply means that supplies gas having properties different from a surrounding atmosphere from the cover, and replaces the atmosphere on the surface of the wafer by the gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: SINFONIA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mikio Segawa, Yasushi Taniyama, Shin Kawahisa, Mitsuo Natsume
  • Publication number: 20150128442
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for microwave vacuum-drying of organic materials such as food products. The dehydration apparatus (20) has a vacuum chamber (24) with an input module (28) at one end and a discharge module (32) at the other. The vacuum chamber has access doors (80) spaced between the input end (30) and the discharge end (34) which provide operator and maintenance access. Microwave generators (86) are mounted on each access door and arranged to radiate through a microwave chamber and microwave-transparent window on the access door into the vacuum chamber. A pair of rollers (60) in the vacuum chamber rotates the container of organic material (112) about a horizontal axis, and a chain drive (64) pulls the containers along the rollers through the vacuum chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: ENWAVE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy D. Durance, Jun Fu, Li Bing Cao
  • Publication number: 20150128443
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the on-site surface coating of a structure, the structure being part of a construction including a plurality of structures, the method including the steps of: a) applying one or more layers of a coating system on-site to at least a part of the structure, b) arranging at least one gas catalytic infrared emitting unit in a position so that the infrared radiation is adapted for heating the one or more layers of the protective coating system on-site and c) irradiating the coated surface with infrared radiation emitted by the at least one gas catalytic infrared emitting unit on-site. The method allows the drying and/or curing of the one or more layers of the coating system to be accelerated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: MAERSK OLIE OG GAS A/S
    Inventor: Jonathan David Madden
  • Publication number: 20150128444
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for drying and storing brushes, each having a handle and a bundle of bristles extending therefrom. The apparatus comprises a base or sleeve retention member supporting a plurality of elastic sleeves configured to surround one of the bundles of bristles in a conforming and radially compressive relationship, and a brush retention member supporting a plurality of brush retainers configured to retain the respective brush handles. A support rod or post member connects the base and brush retention members in a spaced relationship in a longitudinal direction along the brush handles, with the brush handles retained in the brush retainers and the respective bundles of bristles positioned for engagement with the elastic sleeves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Rene Xavier Filho, Simone Rodrigues Oliveira Xavier
  • Publication number: 20150128445
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a method of freezing a liquid substance contained in at least one receptacle, comprising the steps of: providing the liquid substance in at least one receptacle, providing a cooling chamber and a cooling device having a cooling surface; setting the temperature of the cooling surface, starting a freezing procedure by placing the receptacle with the liquid substance therein on the cooling surface to form a seed or initial zone of nucleation; and continuing the freezing procedure to completely freeze the substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Juergen Dittrich, Guenther Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20150128446
    Abstract: A shelf for a freeze dryer and method for enhancing temperature uniformity across the shelf. In one embodiment, the shelf has a lower shelf plate and an upper shelf plate mounted on the lower shelf plate and channels in a serpentine pattern are positioned between the upper and lower shelf plates to circulate heating or cooling fluid in a counter-flow pattern therebetween for temperature uniformity. The upper-shelf plate is formed of a temperature conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Weijia LING
  • Publication number: 20150128447
    Abstract: A footwear apparatus and method including a sole to which fasteners are attached. Straps are mounted to fasteners and extend across the user's foot when the footwear is worn. The invention permits enormous variety in constructing footwear for the user to change the straps to suit his or her interests. Preferred straps include woven rubber or silicon bands forming a strip that is attached using loops at the ends of the straps. The fasteners are preferably pins extending through apertures formed in the soles of the footwear, where the pins have enlarged heads that prevent the pins from pulling the apertures and hooks or loops in the ends of the pins. Clips can fasten the loops on the straps to the loops on the pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Steven N. Verona
  • Publication number: 20150128448
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sole, midsole, insole or sole insert for an article of footwear, such as a shoe or a boot, sandal, trainer or wellington boot. The sole, midsole, insole or sole insert 10 comprises a matrix structure 12 defining passageways 26, 30 extending between the upper and lower surfaces of the sole, midsole, insole or sole insert. The sole, midsole, insole or sole insert further comprises one or a plurality of sheet members 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 substantially within the matrix structure and forming a continuous moulding therewith, the or each sheet member being convex so that the apex of the or each sheet member approaches and faces the upper surface of the sole, midsole, insole or sole insert. The or each sheet member 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 is made from an elastomeric material so that each sheet member acts as a leaf spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Redbacks Cushioning Ltd.
    Inventor: Clifford Lockyer
  • Publication number: 20150128449
    Abstract: A shoe structure includes a shoe body knitted from at least one yarn in unitary structure with only one opening for receiving a foot of a wear therein. The shoe body includes an upper section, a sole section, and a rear section connected by knitting without any sewing portion when the shoe body is formed. The upper section corresponds to fore and lateral portions of the foot. The sole section supports a sole portion of the foot. The rear section corresponds to a heel portion of the foot, wherein the shoe body consists of multiple courses and wales formed by the at least one yarn. The wales in the upper section extend along a direction perpendicular to a receiving direction of the opening into the shoe body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: CHUNG-KUANG LIN, MING-SHENG KUO, HSIEN-HSIAO HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20150128450
    Abstract: An open shoe including a textile layer shaped to fit on the sole of the open shoe, the textile layer and the open shoe comprising means able to cooperate together in such a manner that the textile layer is attachable and removable relatively to the sole of the open shoe. When the textile layer is attached to the sole, at least a portion of the textile layer is disposed between the open shoe and the skin of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Alistair Fronhoffs, Jonathan Fronhoffs
  • Publication number: 20150128451
    Abstract: A sizing system for an article of footwear includes an insert attachable to the upper of the article of footwear. The insert is positioned within a pocket formed between the lining of the upper and the exterior shell of the upper. When attached to the upper, the insert forms a part of the exterior surface of the article of footwear. When the insert is removed, part of the pocket forms a portion of the exterior surface of the article of footwear or a flap is extended over the pocket to form a portion of the exterior surface of the article of footwear. The insert may be secured within the pocket using a mechanical fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Neil Crumbleholme, Vernon J. Hentz, Doug D. Wilken
  • Publication number: 20150128452
    Abstract: A footwear sole structure may include a plurality of discrete hexagonally-shaped sole elements defined by a plurality of sipes. The sipes may include a plurality of sipes that extend in a transverse direction across the sole structure and a plurality of sipes that extend in an oblique direction relative to the transverse sipes. A plurality of sipes may also subdivide the hexagonally-shaped sole elements into one or more diamond-shaped sole element portions. The sole structure may include additional features such as non-hexagonal sole elements and lugs distributed across a bottom surface of the sole structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary E. Hull, John A. Truax, Robert W. Dolan, Mark C. Miner, Angela N. Martin, Robert C. Williams, JR., Carrie Dimoff, Jekti Hadiati, Howard Banich
  • Publication number: 20150128453
    Abstract: A surface structure for sports boots used for ball games having increased ball-contact properties where each boot has an upper part and a sole and the upper part has an outer surface used for shooting a ball, wherein at least a part of said ball shooting outer surface comprises a coating that has an adhesive substance covering said outer surface and a grained structure embedded in and kept by the adhesive. The grained structure comprises discrete granules of a resilient material, wherein between the adhesive and the outer surface of the upper part and between the adhesive and the granules a stable and durable bonding is provided, and the granules have outer surfaces that provide an improved contact with the ball when getting in contact with it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: László OROSZ
  • Publication number: 20150128454
    Abstract: A shoe and shoe ornamenting device is shown. The shoe is shown in an exemplary embodiment, depicted as a preferred loafer having attachment points for attachment of a shoe ornamenting device thereto. The attachment points preferably comprise a loop of material that serves as a point of connection for the shoe ornamenting device. A replaceable band is secured to a first shackle and a second shackle, the shackles being removably secured, respectively, to loops of material at each bridge end of the shoe, using a fastener, such as a pin, which secures the shackle to a loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: William Lange Sykes
  • Publication number: 20150128455
    Abstract: A footwear sole includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface includes a plurality of tread members formed thereon. The tread members include a plurality of projections or lugs of various sizes and shapes which are grouped together into specific patterns. The material from which the projections are formed increases the shoe sole's ability to resist slipping on floor surfaces which are covered with oil, water, soap, snow, ice, etc. The shape and pattern of the projections or lugs enable them to channel fluids and penetrate hard slick surfaces to increase the footwear outsole's ability to resist slipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Shoes For Crews, LLC
    Inventor: Randy N. Lubart
  • Publication number: 20150128456
    Abstract: Provided is a functional shoe that automatically prevents a slip, the function shoe including a rotation body part fixed to an outsole of the functional shoe to rotate to a front or rear side of the functional shoe, and an anti-slip part connected to the rotation body part to contact a ground and rotating integrally with the rotation body part according to a sliding direction of the functional shoe. The anti-slip part includes a first distal end, which is sharp and is oriented to the front side of the functional shoe, and a second distal end which is sharp and is oriented to the rear side of the functional shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Young Keun Park, Young Hwa Park
  • Publication number: 20150128457
    Abstract: Provided is a protective heel enclosure device that is adapted to prevent the back of the footwear from becoming scuffed or damaged while worn by a user. The footwear protector includes a sleeve having an upper and an elongated heel portion extending downward therefrom. The upper portion of the sleeve includes a zipper, which facilitates the opening of the upper portion of the sleeve. The heel portion of the sleeve includes a sole portion attached thereon, which provides traction so as to prevent skidding. The sleeve is constructed to fit snugly to the back and heel of the footwear. In this way, the protective heel enclosure device of the present invention will not tend to move or will only move relatively minimally against the footwear as it protects the back and heel of the footwear and prolongs the life of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Denise Wright, Robert O'Dell
  • Publication number: 20150128458
    Abstract: Disclosed a device for digging diaphragms, including a framework and a half-shell support body, fixed in the lower part of the framework, which supports a first pair of half-shells moved to open and close by a first actuation system. The device also has a reservoir operatively connected to the first pair of half-shells to contain the soil dug by half-shells. The reservoir is normally positioned between the framework and the half-shells and has a volume configured to contain an amount of soil corresponding to the amount of soil dug by such half-shells during a single operating cycle of the device. The device can also include separation means actuated for isolating the soil contained in the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Stefano TREVISANI, Ezio BISERNA, Jasmin CURIC, Marco PEDRELLI
  • Publication number: 20150128459
    Abstract: A snowthrower includes a body, a chute rotatable relative to the body among a plurality of chute positions, wherein the chute is configured to discharge snow from the snowthrower, a motor for rotating the chute, a user input device configured to set a preferred chute bearing, and an electronic control unit configured to control the motor to automatically rotate the chute to an appropriate chute position to maintain the chute at the preferred chute bearing without additional input from the user input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason J. Raasch, Robert Koenen, Dan Brueck
  • Publication number: 20150128460
    Abstract: An assembly for attaching a replaceable wearing part to a leading edge of an implement includes a wearing-part holder configured to be received and fixed to a supporting surface formed at the leading edge of the implement and a replaceable wearing part. One of the wearing-part holder and the wearing part forms an attachment projection and the other of the wearing-part holder and the wearing part forms a corresponding socket. The attachment projection and the socket are provided with corresponding, cooperating guide portions. The guide portions of the wearing-part holder are formed as guide faces racing the supporting surface and being slanted relative to the supporting surfaces in a direction falling when moving away from the leading edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: KVERNELAND GROUP OPERATIONS NORWAY AS
    Inventor: Magne Skjaeveland
  • Publication number: 20150128461
    Abstract: A three-dimensional informational or display card assembly manually moveable from a box-like configuration to a flat planar card configuration. The card assembly includes score lines for folding the card assembly. The ends of the card assembly are attached to each other by an adhesive or a mechanical means to form the box-like configuration. The sections of the card assembly are printable to receive printed indicia such that in the box-like configuration an onlooker can view the indicia both on the outside and on the inside of the card assembly. Also included is a sheet assembly that contains one or more of the card assemblies to allow a user to print indicia on the card assemblies and remove them from the sheet assembly for assembling into the final product. The card assembly may be dimensioned similar to a wallet-sized business card to provide a unique and interesting alternative to traditional business cards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Andrea Jill Simon
  • Publication number: 20150128462
    Abstract: A three-dimensional forming system comprising at least a first outer panel, and at least a second outer panel, the first and second outer panels connecting at terminating ends to each other, and a shape maintaining mechanism connected between the first outer panel and the second outer panel, the shape maintaining mechanism having a first member and a second member, each member with a first tab and a second tab connected thereto. The first tabs are connected to each other at one end. The second tabs are respectively attached to one of the outer panels. The shape maintaining mechanism has a first configuration in which the first ends of the first tabs connected to each other are positioned away from a first terminating end of the first and second outer panels and a second configuration in which the first ends of the first tabs connected to each other are positioned adjacent to the first terminating end of the first and second outer panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher S. Crowell, Joseph Klim
  • Publication number: 20150128463
    Abstract: A wind-driven spinner is provided. The wind-driven spinner embodies a rotatable display that enables customizable, holographic effects to capture the eye, while also providing adjustable stability and wind capturing controls. The wind-driven spinner may include a plurality of panel assemblies rotatably mounted to an axis shaft by means of two hub bearings. Each panel assembly may be paraboloid shaped so as to provide a leading edge and a trailing edge. Relative to the axis shaft, the leading edge of each panel assembly has a radial outer diameter greater than the radial outer diameter of its trailing edge and an adjacent panel assembly so as to provide at least one, adjustable wind-driven capture profile. Each panel assembly may include a customizable design sheet for providing graphic display area and holographic fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Steven Gray EVANS
  • Publication number: 20150128464
    Abstract: A display fastener is provided. The display fastener embodies a releasably attachable sign display for various interchangeable signs. The display fastener may provide a body sheet of design material forming an attachment plate and a fastener configuration on opposing ends thereof. The attachment plate may provide a sign fastener. The fastener configuration forms a slide-in region, a reception pocket and a tension clip communicating therebetween, wherein the tension clip is positionable in a tension-biased position and an opened position communicating the slide-in region to the reception pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Albert O. JONES, III
  • Publication number: 20150128465
    Abstract: A band for encircling a body part includes a strip of substantially non-stretchable material having a single weakened region comprising a removable strip of the band. The strip of substantially non-stretchable material has two ends having associated therewith one or more closure mechanisms to securely attach the two ends together. The removable strip is at least partially defined by a pair of lines of weakness separated by a gap of between about 2 and about 15 mm. A method of using such a band includes the steps of encircling a body part, securely fastening the ends together, and after use gripping the removable strip of the first side edge of the band and pulling the removable strip to fracture the band along the lines of weakness and to separate the removable strip from the band and removing the band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Shannon Montulet
  • Publication number: 20150128466
    Abstract: A multiple-ply label roll includes end-to-end labels. Each label is operable to be adhesively applied to a substrate and includes top and bottom label plies. The bottom label ply includes an outer removable border portion defined between interior and outer ply edges and removable from the top label ply in a removal direction. The interior ply edge includes spaced apart side edges that extend along the removal direction to define a pair of spaced apart side sections of the removable portion. The interior ply edge includes a generally transverse end edge interconnecting the side edges to define an end section of the removable portion, with the end section extending between the side sections and being removed generally after the side sections when the removable portion is removed in the removal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: PREMIER PRINT & SERVICES GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce Raming
  • Publication number: 20150128467
    Abstract: A forend for use with a pump action firearm having a barrel with a magazine tube arranged adjacent and parallel thereto. The pump action firearm further includes an action slide assembly slidably receiving the magazine tube and the action slide assembly has a distal end and an action slide cap configured to engage the distal end of the action slide assembly. The forend comprises an elongate body having a U-shaped cross-section configured to be secured to the action slide assembly by an action slide cap engaged to a distal end of the action slide assembly. A guide defining a barrel receptacle is configured for keyed engagement to an interior of the elongate body to prevent rotational movement of the guide relative to the elongate body with the barrel receptacle facing toward the top of the U-shaped cross-section of the body. The barrel receptacle is configured to nest a radial portion of a barrel exterior, wherein the guide limits axial rotation of the forend about the magazine tube relative to the barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Magpul Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Fitzpatrick, Michael T. Mayberry, Brad Bennett, Thomas Ward, Chad McKonoly
  • Publication number: 20150128468
    Abstract: A firearm bolt spring clip assembly is provided. The assembly includes a bolt member, an extractor and an ejector. The extractor is removably coupled to the bolt member, positioned in an extractor cavity located in the bolt member. The extractor may comprise a dove tail end, a groove, a leaf spring section and an extractor claw. The ejector is removably and slidably coupled to the bolt member, positioned in an ejector cavity located in the bolt member. One or both of the extractor and ejector are secured to the bolt member by at least one spring clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Gerald J. DOIRON
  • Publication number: 20150128469
    Abstract: Embodiments provided herein describe apparatuses and methods for coupling an accessory to a firearm. The apparatus includes a body having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the body has an opening formed thereon. The body further includes a cavity formed therein. The cavity is in fluid communication with the opening on the first portion of the body. The opening is configured to form a quick-detach sling socket. The body and the cavity are configured such that when a portion of a quick-detach sling swivel is inserted into the opening, the portion of the quick-detach sling swivel is substantially enclosed within the cavity formed within the body. A flexible member is coupled to the second portion of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Bradley W. MOSSIE
  • Publication number: 20150128470
    Abstract: A rail cover for use on a handcover having a rail. The rail cover includes a body having opposing side edges, a top surface and a bottom surface. Parallel sidewalls depend from the bottom surface to define a socket therebetween for slidably engaging the rail of the handguard. A snap clip is carried by the body and is movable between a raised position for allowing sliding engagement with a rail of a handguard and a lowered position wherein a portion thereof is received within a slot of the handguard and prevents sliding engagement thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen P. Troy, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150128471
    Abstract: A firearm sight including a base coupled to a firearm receiver. The base includes a body having opposed side defining a void therebetween. A sight housing having an end coupled to the base and an opposing end carrying a sight structure. The end coupled to the base is bifurcated with spaced apart furcated portions defining a central gap therebetween. A threaded support member extends transversely between the opposed side portions and concurrently through apertures formed through the furcated portions. A wheel member has a threaded bore and is received on the threaded support member between the furcated portions within the central gap. Rotation of the wheel member moves the sight housing laterally between the opposed sides of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen P. Troy, Sergey A. Monveldt
  • Publication number: 20150128472
    Abstract: A scope for a rifle provides a wide field of view and safe eye relief. The scope includes an objective lens group and an ocular lens group, one lens of the ocular lens group being at least 10% greater in diameter than the first lens of the objective lens groups. Focal lengths of the lenses of the ocular lens groups satisfy relationships to provide safe eye relief and a proper distribution of power amongst the lens groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: SUPAS LTD
    Inventors: Hermann Theisinger, Zhao Wang