Patents Issued in October 17, 2002
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Publication number: 20020148128Abstract: An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling body that is visually perceptible when the coupling is in a finger tight position, and that is covered or visually imperceptible or otherwise has a predetermined relationship with the coupling nut when the fitting has been initially pulled-up. In a preferred form, the marking is realized as a precision groove or recess machined into a surface of the coupling body. The groove can be made more easily visually perceptible such as by roughening or knurling the surface, or coloring the surface, for example. The groove defines an edge at a precise position that corresponds to a predetermined axial displacement of the nut relative to the body for initial pull-up.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Peter C. Williams, Lonnie E. Johnston, John D. Karkosiak, Gerald A. Babuder, Sanjeev S. Moghe
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Publication number: 20020148129Abstract: A tiling guide (1) to aid the placement of tiles on to a surface comprises an elongate substantially flat strip having fixing means (12) to secure the guide (1) to a surface. The guide (1) is provided with a ridge (3) against which a tile can be aligned, and is so sized as to be obscured from view following conventional grouting. The ridge (3) may be provided with a series of cut-outs, and preferably has a castellated shape to enable the guide (1) to be rolled up during storage and transportation. Fixing means (12) is preferably in the form of a layer of adhesive protected prior to use by a peelable paper strip (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Anthony Donnellan
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Publication number: 20020148130Abstract: There is provided a shape measuring apparatus which defines an XYZ-axis coordinate and measures a surface shape of an object, the apparatus including a plurality of probes arranged in a Y-axis direction, the probes contacting a surface of the object, and moving in a Z-axis direction according to the surface shape of the object, a probe holder for holding each of the plurality of probes movable in the Z-axis direction, a moving mechanism for moving the probe holding mechanism in an X-axis direction relative to the object, first and second measuring instruments for measuring positions of each probe in the X-axis and Y-axis directions, a third measuring instrument for measuring a position of each probe in the Z-axis direction; and a computing unit for calculating the surface shape of the object based on measuring results from the first, second, and third measuring instruments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Masaru Ohtsuka
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Publication number: 20020148131Abstract: A goniometer comprising a rotor and a support base having therebetween three or four balls or rollers constrained to follow arcuate paths to provide rotation of the rotor, relative to the support base, about an axis of rotation external to the rotor, the balls being constrained to be spaced apart in at least two dimensions to ensure a three point spaced contact with the rotor and the support base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: George Mauro
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Publication number: 20020148132Abstract: A semiconductor load port alignment device has a housing with a registration face and an alignment measurement face. A plurality of sensors are contained in the housing near the alignment measurement face. A processor is connected to the plurality of sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Gordon Haggott Beckhart, Patrick Rooney Conarro, Kevin James Harrell, Kamran Michael Farivar-Sadri
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Publication number: 20020148133Abstract: A scale-bar artifact is and measurement method is provided, the artifact comprising a shaft, at least one mounting nest positioned on the shaft, a plurality of target nests positioned on the shaft, at least one temperature sensor in contact with the material of the shaft and a computer or circuit board in communication with the at least one temperature sensor, wherein the computer or circuit board is configured to receive temperature sensor data and to compile temperature corrected distance measurements corresponding to at least one linear portion of the shaft. Additionally, a scale-bar artifact is provided, comprising a shaft, a plurality of target nests positioned on the shaft and at least one mounting nest positioned on the shaft, wherein the at least one mounting nest comprises either at least one adjustable kinematic mounting nest or at least one fixed kinematic mounting nest configured to receive a separate mounting component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Robert E. Bridges, James K. West, Peter G. Cramer
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Publication number: 20020148134Abstract: A tool that facilitates aligning members with respect to each other and an object is described. The tool includes a roll of material including an upper and a lower side. The material lower side includes adhesive material that enables the tool to be affixed to the object. The material upper side includes a plurality of reference markings arranged in a cyclic pattern that is repeated along an entire length of the tool. More specifically, adjacent reference markings are a pre-determined length apart that is selected depending on a desired alignment of the members to be aligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Paul A. Meyer, Donald R. McFadden, Mark Valleroy
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Publication number: 20020148135Abstract: A wafer heat-treatment system for processing a wafer by a high-temperature heat-treatment process and cooling the heat-treated wafer, comprises walls surrounding a closed space placing the wafer and having a hollow sealing a gas therein, and a pressure-regulating unit connecting to the hollow for regulating pressure in the hollow. Hence, the wafer heat-treatment system reduces power consumption by heating lamps by carrying out an evacuating process before the high-temperature heat-treatment process, and shortens the time necessary for the cool down process by a pressurizing process that is carried out after the completion of the high-temperature heat-treatment process.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR LEADING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Yoshimasa Kawase
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Publication number: 20020148136Abstract: A bag for drying sneakers, other casual shoes, or casual wear in a clothes dryer. The bag is padded to minimize noise, and perforated to assist in drying the contents thereof. A viewing window is optionally provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Annie K. Wilson
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Publication number: 20020148137Abstract: The inventive paint dryer, comprises a cabin (12) for housing objects (15) that are to be painted and dried. At least one fresh air supply (8) is provided in order to introduce fresh air into an air circulation system pertaining to the dryer (1) resulting in the circulation of said air. At least one pure gas supply line (7) is provided, wherein thermally cleaned and heated waste air is introduced as a pure gas, thereby maintaining the waste gas circulated in the circulation system at the desired temperature in such a way that objects (15) arranged in the cabin (12) can be dried by radiation and/or convection. The pure gas supply line (7) is surrounded by the fresh air supply line (8) at least along a longitudinal pipe segment and at least in said longitudinal pipe section the pure gas supply pipe (7) is constructed in such a way as to allow for the transmission of heat to fresh air flowing into the fresh air supply (8).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Friedhelm Eisenacher, Dieter Schlag, Herbert Muller
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Publication number: 20020148138Abstract: A shoe or boot cover adapted to slip over a workman's shoes to protect floors and carpets from dirt and deleterious materials carried in from outside. The cover has an elasticized upper open seam and a flat combined sole and heel portion made of non-skid neoprene or rubber. The cover body can be made of canvas, nylon, denim, or cotton. The body and sole-heel portion are attached by either adhesive or stitching. The shoe or boot cover is washable and reusable countless times, yet is uncomplicated in construction, and thus very inexpensive to manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Brian A. Egan
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Publication number: 20020148139Abstract: A shoe having a simplified construction includes an upper layer having a top edge and a bottom edge for enclosing a foot. An inner lining layer is joined to the top edge of the upper layer for providing comfort. A counter component is positioned between the upper layer and the inner lining layer for supporting a heel of the shoe. An outsole wall having a slanted inner surface for forming a cavity therein is joined to the bottom edge of the upper layer. An insole for supporting the foot is shaped to include a slanted outer surface for fitting within the cavity formed within the outsole wall. An outsole is joined to a bottom of the outsole wall and the insole for contacting the ground. In an alternative embodiment, the outsole wall includes a vertical inner surface for forming a rectangular-shaped cavity which accommodates a rectangular midsole filler layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Cheng Kung Lain
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Publication number: 20020148140Abstract: An outsole for a shoe, especially a house slipper, has an outer layer constituted of a fabric material, and a backing layer constituted of a shape-retaining, moldable material. The fabric layer and the backing layer are molded integrally together to provide the outsole with increased slip resistance, quieter usage and increased shape retention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Jon Otis, Michael Safdeye, Michael Stein
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Publication number: 20020148141Abstract: An outsole for a shoe, especially a house slipper, has an outer layer constituted of a fabric material, and a backing layer constituted of a shape-retaining, moldable material. The fabric layer and the backing layer are molded integrally together to provide the outsole with increased slip resistance, quieter usage and increased shape retention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Jon Otis, Michael Safdeye, Michael Stein
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Publication number: 20020148142Abstract: An athletic shoe includes a sole, an upper, a plurality of band-shaped members, and a fastening member. The upper has a toe portion, a heel portion, a forefoot portion and a lower periphery. The upper is secured to the sole and has a plurality of elongated through holes at regions except the toe portion and the heel portion. The band-shaped members are secured to the sole or the lower periphery of the upper and extend upwardly toward an instep of a foot of a shoe wearer. The fastening member is connected to each upper end of the band-shaped members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Takeshi Oorei, Yoshihide Shibahara, Mitsuhiro Kawano, Tetsuo Yamamoto, Kazuhiko Suzuki
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Publication number: 20020148143Abstract: Improvements in footwear for sporting purposes requiring the kicking of a ball on or adjacent to an instep of the footwear, there being provided at least one insert (24) for or in addition to the footwear which is attachable to the footwear on or adjacent to the instep such that a concave kicking surface (28) is provided, the radius of curvature of the kicking surface (28) being substantially the same as or slightly greater than the radius of the ball, the at least one insert (24) being of a maximum height at the front of the instep at least as great as the maximum height at the rear of the instep.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Alan Roy Gerrand
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Publication number: 20020148144Abstract: A wheel loader, which reduces fuel consumption and eliminates lack of output power of an engine, is provided. For this purpose, the wheel loader is a wheel loader performing operations by driving an hydraulic pump (8) for driving a working machine and driving wheels (6) of a vehicle (101) by an engine (1), and includes a first electric motor (11) capable of transmitting torque to the driving wheels, electricity accumulation means (13) for transferring electric energy to and from the first electric motor, and a controller (10, 20) for controlling a generating operation of the first electric motor that receives torque transmission from the driving wheels and generates electric power at the time of a decelerating operation of the vehicle, and storing generated electric energy into the electricity accumulation means.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Kaoru Tokunaga
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Publication number: 20020148145Abstract: Trough mangles, which are used in commercial laundries, are intended to have the highest possible mangle performance. The mangle performance of known trough mangles is increased by a plurality of mangle rolls (10) being arranged one after another. Such a trough mangle then has two or else a still greater number of mangle rolls (10). Trough mangles of this type require the pieces of laundry to be transferred from one mangle roll (10) to the other. In practice, this often leads to operating problems.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Engelbert Heinz, Wilhelm Bringewatt
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Publication number: 20020148146Abstract: A tamper-proof electronic animal identification tag comprising and antenna card carrying an antenna and a stud carrying a data transmission chip is disclosed. The stud is unidirectionally flexible, and can only be inserted into the antenna card one time and in one direction. Insertion of the stud into the antenna card creates an electrical contact between the data transmission chip and the antenna, extending the communicative range of the data transmission chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Thomas Hogan
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Publication number: 20020148147Abstract: A display device has a rotatable display object suspended in it. The display object is tethered at one end to a rotating motor shaft. The other end is suspended by a magnetic field between a magnet affixed to a support and another magnet affixed to the other end. When the shaft rotates, the display object also rotates. The display object can also be made to wobble, reciprocate or reverse directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Timothy Francis
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Publication number: 20020148148Abstract: A display device, comprising a central shaft; at least one support arm, rotatably attached to the central shaft; and a cam member having at least one cam surface, the cam surface positioned so as to be engageable with at least one support arm, the cam member being movable at least axially in relation to central shaft. As the cam member moves axially of the central shaft, a cam surface contacts at least one support arm and moves it circumferentially around the central shaft. The shapes of the cam surfaces provide choreographed movement of the support arms. Visual elements may be attached to the support arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Glenn Smith
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Publication number: 20020148149Abstract: A three dimensional advertising display which is free standing and can display any type of advertisement. There are various surfaces positioned in different planes to the viewer, so that when the viewer looks at the display, certain elements seemingly jump out at the viewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Michael Moss
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Publication number: 20020148150Abstract: An information panel that is easily installed on a vending machine spiral in order to identify the product associated with said spiral. The invention comprises a convex channel, that nests with the concave surface at the end of a vending machine spiral, and a graphics surface integral to said convex channel and oriented in the vertical plane for viewing by a consumer of the vending machine. The invention can also incorporate a prior art kicker.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Douglas Gee Fowler, Stephen Springfield
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Publication number: 20020148151Abstract: A back member of a picture frame includes a platform and a retainer mechanism. The picture frame has interior walls that form an interior cavity. The platform includes retaining walls, and the platform and the retaining walls are adapted to fit within the interior cavity of the picture frame. The retainer mechanism is disposed relative to one of the retaining walls so as to provide a force to releasably engage one of the retaining walls against one of the interior walls. The retainer mechanism provides a one-step, quick release engagement and disengagement of the back member and the picture frame. The retainer mechanism may include an elastic spring element or a gasket-like elastic material. In another embodiment, a system for framing a display piece is also disclosed. The system includes a frame, a back member engageable with the frame, and a retainer mechanism for maintaining engagement between the frame and the back member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 1999Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: FOREST P. WHITLOW, JOYCE T. WHITLOW
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Publication number: 20020148152Abstract: A revolver is provided that includes a frame, a barrel, a cylinder, a hammer, a trigger, and a safety lock mechanism. The safety lock mechanism includes a lockarm and a lockarm actuator. The hammer includes a normal slot and a lock slot. The lockarm includes a cam surface and hammer post, and is pivotally mounted relative to the frame. The lockarm actuator is disposed in the frame. The lockarm actuator includes a head and a cam, and the cam is aligned with the cam surface of the lockarm so as to be engageable with the cam surface. The lockarm actuator can be positioned in a safety-off condition in which the hammer post of the lockarm is received within the normal slot of the hammer and the hammer is operable. The lockarm actuator can also be positioned in a safety-on condition in which the hammer post is received within the lock slot and the hammer is inoperable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Brett Curry, Owen Patrick Cramer, Richard F. Mikuta, James M. Quill, Kevin R. Fleury
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Publication number: 20020148153Abstract: A firearm mounted illumination device whereby the device is mounted underneath the barrel of a firearm. The particular mounting point is the trigger guard of the weapon, eliminating the need to modify the weapon or to have an already existing mounting rail system. The activation switch is a compression switch located underneath the trigger guard of the fire arm so as to allow a user to activate the device without altering his or her grip on the weapon and without extensive additional training in the use of the device in conjunction with the weapon. The device also provides a dual switching mechanism, so as to allow for continuous activation of the device, and a low power indication feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Jeffrey C. Thorpe
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Publication number: 20020148154Abstract: A fly casting training device to attach to the end of a fly rod and to teach the proper acceleration and deceleration movement required to produce a “tight loop” fly cast. A fly cast training device is attached to the end of a fly rod and secures a throwing projectile in place. When a proper casting motion is made by the user, which involves a sudden acceleration and deceleration, the throwing projectile is thrown off the end of the rod approximately parallel to the ground. The throwing projectile can be designed to approximate the characteristics of a particular type of fly line and to carry about the same distance as a cast made with that type of fly line. If an improper motion is made, the throwing projectile either is thrown toward the ground at a steep angle or is thrown upward at a steep angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Harry C. Merritt
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Publication number: 20020148155Abstract: Quick disconnect spinner blades for fishing lures and particularly spinner bait fishing lures, which blades are characterized by a transverse or planar connecting mechanism in one end or edge for quickly and easily connecting the spinner blades to respective swivel and rotator elements provided on the wire harness of the fishing lures. In a first preferred embodiment, the connecting device includes an offset or transverse-mounted clasp fitted with a spring and designed to quickly and removably secure the spinner blades to the swivel or rotator. In another preferred embodiment, the connecting mechanism is characterized by an offset or transverse-mounted finger lock, also fitted with a spring, for removably securing the spinner blade to the swivel or rotator. In yet another preferred embodiment, the clasp and finger lock are secured to the swivel or rotator by an attachment ring and are designed to removably engage a conventional spinner blade at the blade opening thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: B. Phil Pasley
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Publication number: 20020148156Abstract: A fishhook having improved fish retention characteristics is described, the fishhook does not have a conventional barb, but rather a novel loop is formed in the curved shank of the hook to reliably bind and hold the fishhook in the tissue of a fish until intentional removal by an angler.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Bradley William Damm
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Publication number: 20020148157Abstract: There is disclosed an improved insect bait station and a method of treating insects with a toxicant. The improved insect bait station comprises a screw-shaped body and a top. The screw-shaped body at least partially defines a toxicant/bait-receiving chamber and defines at least one opening to the toxicant/bait-receiving chamber intermediate opposite ends of the body. The top defines an opening to the toxicant/bait-receiving chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: R. Randall Rollins
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Publication number: 20020148158Abstract: The system should be in place before being filled with water. “In place” meaning the system should be positioned around the base of the tree, plant or shrubbery that requires watering. The small drip control valves can be turned off to stop the drip as necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Eugene Anderson
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Publication number: 20020148159Abstract: A cover for covering a floral container such as a flower pot, the cover having a lower portion constructed from an elastic material which can be stretched about the bottom of a floral container, to secure the cover about the floral container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20020148160Abstract: A decorative assembly for a floral grouping comprising a floral holding material and a sheet of material. The floral holding material is constructed of a material capable of receiving a portion of a floral grouping and supporting the floral grouping. The sheet of material is extended about a portion of the floral holding material and a crimped portion is formed in the sheet of material with the crimped portion cooperating to hold the sheet of material about the floral holding material to provide a decorative covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael J. King, Franklin J. Craig, Michael R. Klemme
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Publication number: 20020148161Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a gasified fuel gasified by partial oxidation of a liquid fuel which contains water and has decreased viscosity effected by using oxygen, in which a water-decreased gasified fuel is manufactured by heating the liquid fuel to a predetermined temperature to separate into a water layer and a fuel layer, and by partially oxidizing; by using oxygen, the fuel layer obtained by liquid-liquid separation at the stage just before gasification so that gasification is carried out. The separation into a water layer and a fuel layer can be accelerated by adding an emulsion breaker to the liquid fuel or by applying an electric field.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Applicant: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Masaki Iijima, Satoshi Uchida, Osamu Shinada
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Publication number: 20020148162Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a sliding, bi-parting, service window may be operated by pressing on a push operator. In response to such push operation, a pair of bi-parting windows may be caused to slide apart sufficiently to provide a service opening. In some embodiments the windows may automatically close when pressure is released, for example, in response to the action of a weight that moves to a position of higher potential energy in response to opening of the windows.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Jim C. Epps, Jerry Larson, Dan L. Terry, Brian K. Coble
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Publication number: 20020148163Abstract: A rear window assembly for a pick-up truck. A slidable window panel is provided between first and second fixed window panels. In order to open the slidable window panel, at least a portion thereof is popped outwardly and thereafter the panel is slid along at least first and second tracks to an open position. In certain embodiments, opaque layer(s) may be provided on an exterior surface of the slidable panel in order to hide from view support arm(s) or the like utilized for supporting the slidable panel as it is slid to its open/closed position. Moreover, in certain embodiments tracks are located on the inboard side of the slidable panel in locations so as to be at least partially hidden from view. A power opening/closing system for the window is provided in certain embodiments. A spring-biased window closing system is provided in certain embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Applicant: Gurdian Industries CorporationInventors: Gary W. Warner, Andrew T. Billiu, Mark A. Schreiner, Vincent M. Kirchner
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Publication number: 20020148164Abstract: The invention relates to a drive device for a hinged side window (1) of a vehicle, said drive device having an actuating drive (8) acting on a operating lever (4) via a transmission element (9), the operating lever (4) being fastened at one end to the hinged side window (1) and at the other end so as to be fixed to the body, and a reduction gear being arranged in the region of the operating lever (4), there being provision, according to the invention, for the reduction gear to be a worm gear with an involute toothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2000Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: JOACHIM BANDEMER, KLAUS WERNER
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Publication number: 20020148165Abstract: A shutter panel having a plurality of composite louvers each of which is rotationally coupled to a shutter frame by a drive pin on one end and a support pin on the other end. The drive pin includes a louver engaging end and a frame engaging end. The louver engaging end is a flat plate adapted to slip fit into a complementary slot included in a first end portion of the louver and retained therein by interference forces. The slip fitting of the drive pin into the slot creates less stress on the louver thus deduces the potential of crack initiation in the louver. The frame engaging end of drive pin is adapted for rotatably engagement with the shutter frame. The support pin includes a louver insertion end and a stile engaging end. Stile engaging end includes a spring flap. Spring flap is adapted to presses against the shutter frame after received therein to discourage the support pin from slipping out of engagement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Richard E. LaMay
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Publication number: 20020148166Abstract: Door with a door terminal for use with or as part of a door, such as sliding doors, folding doors, pivot-hung doors, and automatic doors. The door terminal can comprise a housing accommodating therein an access opening. The door terminal further comprises a stationary attached mounting plate to which housing is detachably connected and designed to be essentially tamper-proof. Further development of the door terminal intends to make the installation simple and more universal, therefore the mounting plate presents a pivot bearing and a stopper, and the housing presents a cut free web and a lock operable from the front side. The door terminal can also have a pushbutton to release a locking device, and a protection pane covering the pushbutton.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Falko Schweitzer
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Publication number: 20020148167Abstract: Inner actuation means for doors of automobiles comprising a lever-like handle adapted to be pivoted about an axis within a housing which is attached to the door, a linkage or an actuating cable which is led to a door lock and engages the handle, spring means which bias the handle into a rest position, a damper which is connected to a portion of the handle such that the movement of the handle into the rest position is damped, whereby a linear damper (30) is provided which is linked to the door with one end and to a portion of the handle with the other hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Applicant: ITW Automotive Products GmbH & Co. KG.Inventor: Gunther Muller
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Publication number: 20020148168Abstract: A high strength window screen frame is hinged for opening. The frame has a stationary frame and a movable frame. The stationary frame attaches to a building. The stationary frame has a protective lip extending forward from its perimeter. The movable frame is secured to the stationary frame by a hinge. The movable frame has a perimeter with a beveled side edge to allow opening of the movable frame without interference with the lip. A screen is secured to the movable frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Glenn T. Lilie, H. Dale Manning
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Publication number: 20020148169Abstract: Polishing compositions for metal CMP with reduced dishing and overpolish insensitivity are formulated to have a low static etching rate at high temperatures, e.g., higher than 50° C. Embodiments include abrasive-free polishing compositions comprising one or more chelating agents, one or more oxidizers, one or more corrosion inhibitors, one or more acids to achieve a pH of about 3 to about 10 and deionized water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Lizhong Sun, Shijian Li, Fred C. Redeker
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Publication number: 20020148170Abstract: A safety device for the building field, for individually protecting against falls workers assigned to walking at high elevations in buildings under construction. The device comprises at least one pole, a detachable connection for the pole base with the surface of a building, the pole having at its top end, an engagement for a cable element forming a safety parapet, at least one leg connected laterally to rest, with its lower end, on the surface of the building, laterally to the region engaged by the base of the pole, to form, for the pole, an auxiliary resting element for pushing against the surface of the building.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Sergio Zambelli, Benito Zambelli
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Publication number: 20020148171Abstract: A portable facility, that is delivered to a shop where wheel sets for railcars and locomotives are repaired, contains equipment for reconditioning antifriction bearings that are stripped from the wheel sets. The facility includes an enclosure that contains equipment for inspecting the raceways of the bearings, for repairing the raceways, for opening and closing cages of the bearing to release and again confine its rolling elements, for measuring end play in the bearing, for lubricating the bearing, and for pressing seals into the bearing. In addition, the facility has a deck that supports equipment for disassembling the bearing and for removing grease from it.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Applicant: The Timken CompanyInventor: Jan H. Labuschagne
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Publication number: 20020148172Abstract: A separable wood shim assembly for providing wood shims of selectable width is provided. The assembly has two wedge-shaped wood shims superposed so that they taper along a same direction. A breakable connector, such as a thin strip of wood, joins the contiguous surfaces of both shims. In this manner, the assembly my be used easily as either a simple or double-width shim. There are also provided a bundle of wood shim assemblies, a convenient bag to wrap this bundle and an advantageous method to make the wood shim assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Guildo Deschenes
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Publication number: 20020148173Abstract: An adjustable head is provided for selective interconnection to a vertical elevation support device and which is adapted for aligning, supporting or positioning an object in a given location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: William E. Kugler
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Publication number: 20020148174Abstract: A method for preparing a footing for a foundation of the type for emplacement of a prefabricated building over a pattern of footing excavations, including suspending a block of rigid, but dissolvable material within each footing excavation with a prescribed distance between the lower end of the block and the bottom of the footing excavation, and pouring an unhardened load-bearing material around the sides of and under the block. When the load-bearing material has hardened, the block is dissolved so that the footing is ready to receive a vertical support stanchion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: John Eugene Sumner
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Publication number: 20020148175Abstract: In order to design an infrastructure of an elevated bridge, first a target ductility factor &mgr;d and target natural period Td for the infrastructure are set in connection with an assumed earthquake motion. Subsequently, a yield seismic coefficient for the target ductility factor &mgr;d and target natural period Td is obtained from a yield seismic coefficient spectrum for the assumed earthquake motion as a design seismic coefficient Kh. On the other hand, a target yield rigidity Kd corresponding to the target natural period Td is obtained. Subsequently, the design seismic coefficient Kh is used to obtain a design horizontal load bearing capacity Hd and a displacement corresponding to the design horizontal load bearing capacity Hd is obtained as a design yield displacement &dgr;d from the target yield rigidity Kd. Subsequently, the design horizontal load bearing capacity Hd is distributed into a horizontal force Hf to be borne by the RC rigid frame and a horizontal force Hb to be borne by the damper-brace.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Hajime Ouchi, Motoyuki Okano, Hajime Wakui, Nobuyuki Mastsumoto, Michiaki Oyado
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Publication number: 20020148176Abstract: A method and apparatus for a weather shelter having a base, the base having a peripheral edge and being secured to the ground, a dome with a circumferential edge, wherein the dome fits completely over the base, the circumferential edge of the dome is attached proximally to the peripheral edge of the base by an attachment means, and a doorway.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Andrew B. Shelton
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Publication number: 20020148177Abstract: The present invention relates to a loading dock door seal for sealing the space between a loading dock door opening and a vehicle backing up to the opening and an elongated longitudinal pad member for use in the loading dock door seal. The elongated longitudinal pad member comprises a mounting face for mounting said pad member to a surface; a sealing face for sealingly engaging the rear edge of a vehicle which backs up to and abuts against the pad member; whereby the pad member is formed of a first compressible resilient material, having a first predetermined degree of flexibility and having at least one flexing zone therein, the at least one flexing zone permitting the forced movement of the sealing face relative to the mounting face and thus the surface, to accommodate the movement of a vehicle in abutting and sealing engagement with the pad member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Joseph J. DiBiase