Patents Issued in July 25, 2002
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Publication number: 20020095808Abstract: The peripheral surface shape measuring apparatus can simply and accurately measure a peripheral surface shape of a roll-like object. The peripheral surface shape of a roll-like object is measured by moving a displacement amount measuring device which pinches a diameter direction of the roll-like object with a sensor part and a reference point part arranged opposite to each other in the diameter direction of the roll-like object, from one end side to the other end side in an axial direction of the roll-like object by using a moving device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.Inventor: Shinsuke Takahashi
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Publication number: 20020095809Abstract: A ruler main body is formed by attaching the respective interlayer plates to both surfaces of a center plate, a ruler section is formed at the corners of the ruler main body, a position determining plate is established which extends from the center plate along two sides of the ruler main body which lies between the ruler section and projects beyond the surface of the ruler main body, and position determination is performed by abutting the position determining plate to two edges which the corner of the object to be cut lies between.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Mitsukazu Momosaki
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Publication number: 20020095810Abstract: A shape cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The shape cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly are coupled to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is substantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. A rigid collar of the retainer is configured to operatively engage at least one of a periphery and the edge of an opening of the template thereby enabling the blade to cut a shape in the cutting material which assimilates the shape of at least a portion of the at least one of the periphery and the edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Christopher R. Carlson, William J. Schulz, Jamieson Foght
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Publication number: 20020095811Abstract: A tool, for measuring a gap adjacent a curved surface of a workpiece, includes a curved tool body having a substantially C-shaped cross-section. The tool may further include a handle attached to the tool body. Preferably, the tool body has flattened top and bottom surfaces, which may be substantially parallel to one another. The tool body also includes curved front and back surfaces. The tool body has a relatively wide first end, and a second end which is narrower than the first end. The tool body tapers gradually and continuously from the first end to the second end, and becomes progressively narrower as it moves away from the first end. The tool body also gradually curves, as it moves from the first end to the second end, so that it is substantially C-shaped, as noted. The tool body has markings on at least one surface selected from the top, bottom, front and back surfaces, to indicate the thickness thereof at selected, regularly spaced apart intervals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Michael S. Lynch
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Publication number: 20020095812Abstract: A leveling and marking tool for accurately marking a pair of points on a horizontal or vertical line on a work surface or building wall that are exact to match the precut holes found on many items mounted, comprising an elongated rectangular bar, a longitudinally extending guide track, a first and second cone shaped point, and at least one bubble gauge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Gregory T. Newman
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Publication number: 20020095813Abstract: Fence post positioning and leveling apparatus comprising in combination a first post-embracing frame member having an operable and closeable side wall having an inner face defining in a closed mode a post-receiving chamber; rotation means to allow of the opening and closing of the side wall; releasable fastening means to bold the side wall in the closed mode; a second post-embracing frame member having an operable and closeable side wall having an inner face defining in a closed mode a post-receiving chamber; and inter-frame elongate member positioning means adapted to be connected to the first and the second frame members to provide a desired fixed inter-frame member distance. Preferably the inter-frame positioning means comprises a pair of telescopic forks. Each of the frame members preferably has a vertical spirit level and a horizontal spirit level.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Michael J. Tatarnic
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Publication number: 20020095814Abstract: A tool and/or the combination of a spring-biased reel type measuring tape and the tool which serves the purpose of measuring and marking a cut on a board. The tool consists of a bracket attached to the spring-biased reel type measuring tape. An apron is pivotally mounted to the bracket for pivoting to a vertical downward position to serve as a bearing surface against a board to be cut. An elongated measuring bar is pivotally mounted to the bracket for pivoting horizontally from a closed position adjacent the measuring tape to an open position angularly displaced away from the measuring tape to serve as a guide for a marking line on the board to be cut. A carriage is slidably mounted in the on the measuring bar for carrying a marking implement suitable for making a marking line on the board to be cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Nevin C. Jenkins, Antonio Lebron
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Publication number: 20020095815Abstract: A link for making a modular papermaking fabric by interconnecting with other links is made through molding techniques to have predetermined characteristics such as open area, permeability, surface finish, etc. A papermaking fabric is constructed from a plurality of interconnected links and has predetermined permeability established by the combination of open and contact areas on each link.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: AstenJohnson, Inc.Inventor: C. Barry Johnson
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Publication number: 20020095816Abstract: A system for high-pressure drying of semiconductor wafers includes the insertion of a wafer into an open vessel, the immersion of the wafer in a liquid, pressure-sealing of the vessel, pressurization of the vessel with an inert gas, and then the controlled draining of the liquid using a moveable drain that extracts water from a depth maintained just below the gas-liquid interface. Thereafter, the pressure may be reduced in the vessel and the dry and clean wafer may be removed. The high pressure suppresses the boiling point of liquids, thus allowing higher temperatures to be used to optimize reactivity. Megasonic waves are used with pressurized fluid to enhance cleaning performance. Supercritical substances are provided in a sealed vessel containing a wafer to promote cleaning and other treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: Semitool, Inc.Inventors: Eric J. Bergman, Ian Sharp, Craig P. Meuchel, H. Frederick Woods
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Publication number: 20020095817Abstract: A method for treatment of water works sludge. Water works sludge is a waste product that at present is returned to the recipient that the water works takes it water from. This cannot continue in the long run. The water works sludge must be taken care of. Significant for the method according to the invention is that the water works sludge is dried in a first step is dried, then the water works sludge is air-dried in a second step to a dry matter content of 30-80%. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention the dried water works sludge is further processed to an absorber, especially absorbers for oil or urine from cats, the dried water works sludge being crushed or subjected to further drying.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Lars-Olov Svedberg
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Publication number: 20020095818Abstract: A vapor collection method and apparatus capable of capturing vapor compositions without substantial dilution. The method and apparatus utilize a material that has a surface with an adjacent gas phase. A chamber is positioned in close proximity to a surface of the material. The position of the chamber creates a relatively small gap between the surface of the material and the chamber. The adjacent gas phase between the chamber and the surface define a region possessing an amount of mass. At least a portion of the mass is drawn through the region by induced flow. The utilization of a small gap limits the flow of mass that is external to the chamber from being swept through the chamber by induced flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Nirmal K. Jain, Peter T. Benson, James L. Capps, William Blake Kolb, Eldon E. Lightner, Norman L. Rogers, Robert A. Yapel
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Publication number: 20020095819Abstract: The ventilated footwear comprises a lower part incorporating a sole, an upper part coupled to the lower part and shaped to receive a foot of a wearer. The upper part has an arch portion and is provided with an inside surface adapted to permit air circulation therethrough, and an outside surface provided with ventilation holes located in the arch portion of the upper part of the footwear. A waterproof and breathable membrane is sandwiched between the inside and outside surfaces in the arch portion of the upper part of the footwear across the holes. Furthermore, an insole is preferably disposed into the footwear. The insole has an arch portion adjacently located to the arch portion of the upper part of the footwear. The upper layer of the insole is adapted to permit air circulation therethrough. The insole has a bottom layer provided with transverse intersecting channels extending inwardly from a peripheral edge of the insole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Mario Di Girolamo
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Publication number: 20020095820Abstract: A traction system for use on conventional flexible footwear is provided that includes both toe and heel sections that are independently attached to a wearer's footwear and are connected with a flexible linkage. The flexible linkage allows the traction system to move with the normal movement of the flexible footwear so as to provide a natural walking and running movement. The traction system provides numerous benefits over previously available crampon and other spiked traction systems, including flexibility, light weight, practical usability with a wide variety of footwear types—including highly flexible footwear such as running shoes, compactability, and ready adjustability between different sizes and types of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Daniel G. Giovale
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Publication number: 20020095821Abstract: A sports boot, especially a ski boot of the type having a tightening device adapted to keep two flaps close together and including a first portion constituted by an operating lever which has at least one connection element and is carried by a plate affixed to one of the flaps to be brought closer together, and a second portion located on the other flap and constituted by a second connection element corresponding to the first and controlled during latching or unlatching by means of the lever which includes a structure to align the two portions so as to position them on a single working line.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: SALOMON S.A.Inventor: Patrick Bollard
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Publication number: 20020095822Abstract: A sports boot, especially a ski boot, including a shell base overlaid by an upper at least partially pivotal in relation to the shell base and including a device for locking and unlocking with respect to the latter, which is constituted by an abutment zone provided on the rear portion of the upper, and by an oscillating lever forming a rocker, arranged on the rear portion of the shell base, capable of cooperating in locking with the abutment, under the action of a control member, wherein the control member of the oscillating lever forming a rocker, adapted to cooperate in locking with the abutment, is located in the rear fitting zone of the boot so as to be biased by the rear binding of an element to be fitted, and is controllably connected to the lever, located at a distance, in a zone separate from the fitting zone, by means of a cable pulling on the lever during the fitting of the boot.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: SALOMON S.A.Inventor: Christian Challande
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Publication number: 20020095823Abstract: A shoe has a sole, an upper and a counter portion. The upper is securely connected to the sole and has a rear end defined with an opening. The counter portion is pivotally connected to a rear end of the sole to close the opening in the upper. A fastener is mounted on the upper and the pivotal counter portion to connect the pivotal counter portion to the rear end of the upper. Accordingly, a wearer's foot in the shoe can be vented. Also, for a pair of tied shoes with the pivotal counter portions can be put on or taken off without tying or untying the laces. The use of the shoe becomes more versatile and more convenient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Yui Laio, David Chang
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Publication number: 20020095824Abstract: A snow blower augers snow scrapped from a path to a fan. The fan is co-axial with the auger at one end of an auger housing. A fan shaft extends through an auger tube. The fan shaft is supported on one end by a fan housing bearing attached to the housing and at the other end by a bearing in the auger tube. The auger is supported at one end by a drive housing bearing attached to the housing and at the other end by a bearing on the fan shaft. This arrangement makes it possible to have an open passage for the snow to move from the auger to the fan.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: John Johnson
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Publication number: 20020095825Abstract: Hitch mount for hydraulically driven snow blades or other accessories that includes a mounting frame for mounting to the vehicle chassis and a one piece plow assembly and lift frame readily removably coupled to the mounting frame, the plow assembly preferably including a blade trip frame and a snow blade removably coupled to the trip frame. A optional power operated jack can be used to raise or lower the lift frame relative to the vehicle chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Marc D. Curtis
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Publication number: 20020095826Abstract: A mining shovel including a base and a frame rotatably mounted above the base. An upper member is fixed to the frame, and a lower member is fixed to said base. The lower member is engaged with the upper member to transfer horizontal forces between the upper and lower members, wherein the upper member is rotatably slidable relative to the lower member, and the lower member is axially slidable relative to the upper member. A bushing is interposed between said upper and lower members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: John P. Baranek, Carl D. Gilmore, Rainer Poetter
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Publication number: 20020095827Abstract: Ironing board comprising an iron conneted with a steam boiler and an ironing plank provided with a pierced upper surface and with a lower tank gathering the condensation water of said steam; said ironing board comprises means for recovering the condensation water which is present in the tank and means for re-circulating water from said recovery means to said steam boiler.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Carlo Rosa
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Publication number: 20020095828Abstract: An identification tag is described in which a first tag member is formed of a polymer and includes a front surface. A second tag member, also formed of a polymer but that visually contrasts with the first tag member, includes slots formed as visual indicia that extend through the second tag member. The second tag member is welded to the first tag member to expose the front surface of the first tag member through the slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Gene T. Koopman, Henry G. Koopman
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Publication number: 20020095829Abstract: Disclosed is to provide an identification tally for mounting on coat hanger, which comprises a circular or polygonal (preferably triangular and tetragonal) cylindrical portion having a circular loop located in the center of said cylindrical portion being bridgedly connected the outer edge of said cylindrical portion to the edge of said loop, can be integrally molded to form a cylindrical tally having an opening through the lug stem of a coat hanger may pass.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Liu I-wen
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Publication number: 20020095830Abstract: The present invention provides an economical process for forming a plastic integral product having a protected advertising surface and the resulting product which contains an indicia or imprint which is completely protected from the possibility of damage. The product has an interior liner and an exterior integral transparent or translucent layer to allow unimpeded viewing of any imprint placed on the exterior of the liner. Furthermore, the product provides an attractive, completely integral product having a protected advertising surface. An example of the integral product is in the form of a tumbler, a mug, a cup, a coaster, a coin dish or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: Quick Point, Inc.Inventors: David P. Lage, John G. Goessling
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Publication number: 20020095831Abstract: A soft-shelled ornament filled with fluid is provided. The soft shell of the ornament has a lower opening around which a radially inward extended flange is provided. The soft shell is connected to a base by positioning the flange between a top of the base and a retaining member that is seated on the base, and tightening a screw nut onto a lower stem of the retaining member to pull the latter toward the base and thereby pinch the flange of the soft shell between the base and the retaining member. A plunger is extended through a central hole of the retaining member with an expanded head normally pulled downward by a compression spring around the plunger to seal the central hole. When the plunger is upward pushed at a bottom thereof, fluid may be supplied from the plunger into the soft shell via a port provided on the plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Jui-An Tsai
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Publication number: 20020095832Abstract: The invention provides a flame simulating assembly for providing an image of flames transmitted in a fluctuating light. The flame simulating assembly has a simulated fuel bed, a light source, a screen disposed behind the simulated fuel bed for diffusing and transmitting light, and a flicker element for creating the fluctuating light, the flicker element being positioned in a path of light from the light source. The simulated fuel bed defines a profile viewable by an observer. In addition, the screen includes a curved portion which is curved in a vertical direction and in a horizontal direction to correspond to the profile of the simulated fuel bed. Also, the curved portion of the screen is positioned adjacent to the simulated fuel bed. The fluctuating light transmitted through the screen is attenuated and a three-dimensional image of flames appears to curve around the profile of the simulated fuel bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Kristoffer Hess, Kelly Stinson
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Publication number: 20020095833Abstract: An improved method for presenting a display at home, office or buisness incorporating motion with an unlimited number of objects. My invention, consists of continuous loop of line such as monofiliment, twine or string. Attached to this loop are the displayed objects such as ghosts, pumpkins and reindeer from a small length of line. This loop and objects are suspended above the ground by wrapping the loop around at least two support positions. These support positions consist of a pulley attached to a solid object such as a tree, a pole or a house. One of these pulleys is connected to the shaft of a motor such as that from a fan. The remaining pulleys are designed such that the line from the connected object passes freely around the pulley. When operated, the motor turns the pulley which causes the entire loop to move in its path around all of the pulleys in the system. When this happens, the objects move along with the loop giving the appearance of realistic motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2000Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Michael Rutkoske
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Publication number: 20020095834Abstract: The present invention is an illumination case used for decoration or advertisement. It includes a case-body, a front cover, an inner frame, a light source, a transparent back plate, an illumination filmstrip, a grating plate, and two step motors with a transmission that drives the grating plate to move. The transparent back plate is fixed onto the inner frame. The illumination filmstrip overlays the transparent back plate and is fixed against it. The two step motors mentioned above are installed on the inner frame behind the upper part or lower part of the transparent back plate, one on the left side, and the other on the right side. The above-mentioned grating plate is fitted with a hanging bar on both the upper side and bottom side respectively, which makes the grating plate spread out neatly. One hanging bar is linked with the transmission of the two above-mentioned step motors through a set of corresponding levers installed on the inner frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Fanmo Yang
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Publication number: 20020095835Abstract: A sliding panel display device for displaying two different images, such as photographs, comprises front and rear panels, each bearing a different image or photograph, and each divided into a plurality of parallel strips. The strips of the front panel are arranged as slidable interleaves between the strips of the rear panel, whereby the strips of the front panel are movable between a first position, in which the strips of the rear panel are completely covered by the strips of the front panel, and a second position, in which the strips of the front panel are completely hidden behind the strips of the rear panel whereby in the first position, only the image on the front panel is visible, while in the second position, only the image on the rear panel is visible. These panels are held together in the interleaved relationship in a holder that forms a frame. The rear panel is fixed in the holder, while the front panel is held in the holder so as to be slidable between the first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Mark Vanderburg
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Publication number: 20020095836Abstract: A display device for displaying to a viewer a message or a story, preferably accompanied by synchronized sound. The display device comprises a plurality of multi-sided, rotatable display elements, each side or panel bearing a visual image. The display elements are selectively rotated, preferably in groups, according to a predetermined sequence such that a message or story unfolds, step by step, to the viewer as different panels are displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Marc H. Segan, Gary Strauss, Steven Parker
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Publication number: 20020095837Abstract: A new and useful prayer scroll mechanism comprising a spool form which is a paper webbing (1) FIG. 1A) is to be unwound, resilient means arranged to act on a said rotary spool (17) of FIG. 2E to rewind the paper webbing (1) of FIG. 1 & 1A thereon, said resilient means comprising a first resilient member (8) of FIG. 2E and a second resilient member (13) of FIG. 2E in which second resilient member (13) of FIG. 2 is arranged to exert a return force on said spool (17) of FIG. 2 & 2E which is less than the return force exerted on said spool (17) of FIG. 2 & 2E by said first resilient member (8) (FIG. 2 & 2E) means (22, 23, 24,25,26,27, all of FIG. 2) inhabiting the return force of said first resilient member (8) during initial rewinding of said spool (17) & paper (1) (FIG. 1 & 1A) so that said second resilient member (13) (2 & 2E) provides the primary return force for spool (17) FIG. 2 & 2E) and wherein said first (8) (FIG.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Byron Ashley McPhaul
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Publication number: 20020095838Abstract: A table top novelty display item consist of a liquid filled chamber having a transparent curved front wall 10 and a transparent rear wall 11. An electro-luminescent display panel 15 is driven by an electrical circuit 16 to produce a varying visual effect. The item includes a music chip 18 and a loudspeaker 19.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2000Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: Golden Peak Plastic Works LimitedInventor: Shing-Wah Yu
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Publication number: 20020095839Abstract: Architecturally aesthetic signage having a sufficient hardness that upon interaction with an etchent results in a plurality of smooth tiers or terraces resulting in both visual and tactile indicia for communication with an observer is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the tactile and visual indicia comply with the requirements of the Americans for Disabilities Act. The signage is preferably formed by an etcher system including: an etchent delivery; an etchent; a substrate holder; a substrate having sufficient hardness that upon interaction with the etchent produces the visual indicia for communication with an observer; and a controller for controlling the delivery of the etchent onto the substrate to form the signage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2000Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Robert H. Allen,, Wayne J. Jones, Martin M. Kramer
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Publication number: 20020095840Abstract: An apparatus configured to allow the retention of at least one display board with a mounting structure is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a retaining system. A portion of the retaining system is deformable to retain at least one display board in a press-in, interference engagement. The apparatus may also include a mounting structure such as an easel. An apparatus for use with one or more display boards is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises a mounting structure including a base and a first panel coupled to the base. The first panel is configured to support the one or more display boards and to be selectively movable between a first position and a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Charles Anthony Seiber, Scott Michael Miller, Alan Fredrick Mauer, Peter Scott MacDonald, Robert Peter Arko, Alan Michael Vale, Steven Ryutaro Takayama
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Publication number: 20020095841Abstract: A folding traffic-warning device includes an enclosure and enclosure base define first and second ballast compartments, which may be filed with sand, liquid or other material to provide stability during use. A circuit and a battery holder are carried between the first and second ballast compartments. The circuit provides power to a plurality of LEDs carried by a stationary light bar and first and second folding light bars. The folding light bars may be moved between an operational position and a storage position. An axle passing through the enclosure has an upper end attached to the stationary light bar and a lower end attached to a stabilizer bar. In an in-use or operational position, the stabilize bar is oriented perpendicular to the enclosure. In a storage position, the stabilizer bar is oriented parallel to the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Paul V. Youseph, Michael D. Small
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Publication number: 20020095842Abstract: What is disclosed herein are display devices, especially graphic display devices, which are economical to manufacture, are convenient to assemble and disassemble for creating multiple display systems, for example, for creating a tradeshow back wall or background.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Michael A. Wenz, Mark R. Wenz
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Publication number: 20020095843Abstract: A display device for large scale billboard displays comprises a set of image carriers each defining a respective sequence of image frames and each having directional properties such that different image frames are viewable from different viewing directions relative to the image carrier. A support means supports the image carriers such that they together form a composite display and adjustment means are provided operable to adjust the orientation of the image carriers relative to the support means such that corresponding frames of each image carrier are simultaneously viewable by an observer at a predetermined position relative to the display apparatus. The image carriers may be lenticular members in which lenticular lenses overlay inter-digitated strips of image elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Marc Edmunds, Andrew Hall
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Publication number: 20020095844Abstract: A printed greeting card is placed within a two-sided frame-like casing which is suspended in a vertical plane such that both sides of the greeting card can be viewed. The casing extends from a combination elongate connector strand and clip. The clip can be releasably attached to any element in a floral arrangement, to a single floral stem, as well as to other gifts such as stuffed animals or gift bags. The greeting card may be a flat card with printing on one or both sides, or may alternatively be folded in half in the fashion of traditional hand-held greeting cards. In all cases, the greeting card is placed within the frame-like casing by insertion through a slot in the side of the casing so that both exterior surfaces are easily viewable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2000Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Brenda L. Slavik
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Publication number: 20020095845Abstract: A system for preventing unauthorized access to a firearm trigger includes a database of PIN numbers associated with a plurality of trigger locks and access tokens, each corresponding trio represented by an identification code. At purchase, a purchased firearm includes a two-piece trigger lock along with an access token. Each token includes a unique configuration of ferro-magnetic wires. If a background check of the firearm purchaser is approved, a central computer coupled to the database and to a computer network displays a personal identification number (PIN). Entry of this PIN into a keypad on a corresponding trigger lock actuates a read head therein and a token may be positioned thereby. A processor coupled to the read head is able to determine if the trigger lock and token match and, if so, to release of the trigger lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Franco Sapia
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Publication number: 20020095846Abstract: A weapon barrel includes a hard chromium layer provided on an inner barrel surface. The hard chromium layer contains at least 500 fissures/cm in a cross-sectional plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: Rheinmetall W & M GmbHInventors: Gert Schlenkert, Hartmut Wagner, Horst Reckeweg
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Publication number: 20020095847Abstract: A bird decoy apparatus that includes a plurality of flat decoy panels, each panel being shaped to simulate an appearance of a bird. Each of the plurality of decoy panels are attached to a suspension line.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Andrew L. Nelson
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Publication number: 20020095848Abstract: A waterfowl decoy having selected flocked surfaces, especially in black areas, provides intense coloration and prevents light reflection that would indicate artificiality of the decoy. A decoy form having a continuous visually observable peripheral surface is configured and colored to simulate a waterfowl attractive to waterfowl to be decoyed. The surface of the decoy form, especially in selected dark or black areas, is coated with flock material of the same color as the underlying decoy form to provide a flocked surface that has intricacies and irregularities that prevent the reflection of coherent light beams and tend to absorb impinging light. The flock coating is established by covering the area to be flocked with adhesive, establishing flock in a continuous layer to cover the adhesive, and curing the adhesive for positional maintenance of the flock on the decoy form.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: William Perry Northouse
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Publication number: 20020095849Abstract: An ice fishing jig with a signal indicator. Signaling a fish bite is enhanced by submerging a guide within a hole bored in an ice surface. An indicator is disposed at least partially within the passage of the guide. Further, a body is movably attached to the guide to occlude and seal a guide aperture in the lower portion of the guide. The body is movably attached to the second end of the guide to submerge the body under the water. A fish line is attached to the body to move the body relative to the guide upon an amount of movement of the fish line. The movement of the body unseals the guide aperture to allow the water to flow into the guide to raise the indicator causing the indicator to protrude above the first end of the guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Frederic Shook
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Publication number: 20020095850Abstract: A method and fishing apparatus of the type for utilizing wind power to extend the range of a fisherman is provided. The fishing apparatus and method includes: a base maneuverable across the surface of a body of water, the base including a bow rail, a stern rail and a pair of side rails interconnected to form a substantially rectangular base; at least two buoyant pontoons connected to the base; a sail attitude chain connected along a portion of the base; a sail assembly having a mast and a batten frame carrying a sail, the mast being rotatably connected to the bow rail; a fastening mechanism extending from a clew portion of the sail assembly connectable to the sail attitude chain; and a line having at least one hook drop extending therefrom connected to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Edwin A. Jones
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Publication number: 20020095851Abstract: A device for urging a fishing lure to a greater depth in the water and altering the action of a fishing lure by causing the fishing lure to move upwardly and downwardly at intervals when trolled behind a moving boat to enhance the attractiveness of the fishing lure to the fish.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Earl G. Petry
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Publication number: 20020095852Abstract: The present invention provides a unique boom assembly for a brine shrimp harvesting device. More specifically, a novel boom assembly with replaceable modular panels is disclosed. The modular panels maybe water-permeable to trap brine shrimp eggs, while permitting water to pass out of the harvesting device. The modular panels may hang downward into a body of water from a boom, and may be weighted at the bottom end by an anchoring line. Each modular panel may be removably attached, through the use of suitable quick-release fastening mechanisms, to the boom, to the anchoring line, and to each adjacent modular panel. Thus, repair of the boom assembly may be rapidly carried out by replacing any damaged modular panel, without moving the boom assembly to any land-based facility. The boom assembly may therefore be used for continued harvesting while the damaged modular panel is repaired at a convenient location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Thomas Bosteels, Brad Marden
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Publication number: 20020095853Abstract: A fishing tackle wobble device for creating a wobbling effect in drawn fishing tackle. The wobble device has a deflector for deflecting water and a tubular line guide for allowing the device to freely slide along the fishing line. The wobble device imparts a life-like wiggling motion to natural and artificial fishing baits and lures, including flies, real and plastic worms, rubber baits, and other lures. The wobble device also helps keep weeds and other obstructions from snagging the hook of the fishing tackle. The wobble device is used by merely sliding it onto the fishing line before the fishing tackle or hook is tied on the line.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Dean M. Teegarden
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Publication number: 20020095854Abstract: A fishing lure whose direction of travel through the water is controllable by the fisherman as he jerks on the rod and line includes a main body having an interior activator shaft extending through the main body and terminating with an external eyelet to which the fishing line is attached. Mounted within the cavity of the main body adjacent the activator shaft is a dual position click mechanism that is engaged by the activator shaft when the fisherman jerks on the rod so that the activator shaft pivots a steering rudder plate mounted within the cavity of the main body. A steering rod is secured to the steering rudder plate and moves back and forth transversely within the main body when the steering rudder plate is pivoted whereupon the ends of the steering rod can alternately project through opposed apertures on the main body for contacting and pushing open first one and then the other steering rudder thus altering the movement and direction of travel of the lure through the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Duane W. Kinnear
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Publication number: 20020095855Abstract: A collapsible bait trap has a support assembly for netting support arms. The support has a plurality of notches in which the arms are connected. A rotatable gear is attached to the notched support and rotatable from a first position where gear teeth cover the notches to prevent the arms from collapsing thereby holding the netting in its open position, to a second position where the gear teeth do not cover the notches so that the support arms are free to collapse thereby moving the netting to its closed position for convenient storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Charles C. Matches, Keith J. Matches
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Publication number: 20020095856Abstract: There is provided an insect attractant and elimination platform, the platform featuring an environment-tolerant, high volume, continuous liquid feed device and method for the eradications of ants, insects, and other pests. Preferably, the invention includes a reservoir for storing a predetermined quantity of liquid bait; a base in cooperation with the reservoir for receiving predetermined quantities of liquid bait accessible to the insect pests; and a stabilizing device removably attached to the base for favorable positioning of the device. A weather shield is integrated or cooperates with the reservoir portion of the device to protect the liquid bait from damaging environmental elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Robert E. McManus, Kenneth J. Kupfer
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Publication number: 20020095857Abstract: The invention relates to low-temperature-stabilized additives for fuel oils having a sulfur content of up 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Applicant: Clariant GmbHInventors: Matthias Krull, Werner Reimann