Patents Issued in November 14, 2002
  • Polymer tool handle with steel core
    Publication number: 20020166205
    Abstract: A handle for tools such as shovels or the like which is formed by a core of steel coated with polymer material, making it light and at the same time very resistant. The steel core is straight for two thirds of its length, then tapers in a conical section. The polymer coating is uniform in thickness over the straight section of the core, then increases in thickness over the conical section to a waist, then reduces to the original thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Jaime Hernan Sanchez Rodriguez
  • Vehicle hinge and latching arrangement adjustment
    Publication number: 20020166206
    Abstract: A hinge for pivotally mounting a first door to a door pillar of a vehicle body of a vehicle. The hinge having been provided thereon one portion of a co-operating latching arrangement for releasably securing in a closed position a second door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Nigel Victor Spurr, Sidney Fisher, Simon Dobson
  • Hinge with height adjustment screw
    Publication number: 20020166207
    Abstract: The invention concerns a hinge, in particular a cabinet hinge with a baseplate that fastens to the cabinet body and a baseplate with a supporting adjusting plate than can be connected to the cabinet hinge, so that a secure fastening of the catch connection is provided. In order to attain a stabile connection that, at the same time, provides an easy assembly, the baseplate is formed in two parts—one lower part that fastens to the cabinet body and an upper part that tenses into the lower part. A height adjusting screw is provided to secure and vertically adjust the upper part on the lower part and has at least one eccentric or cam disks with an angle-dependent modification of the radius and whose eccentric or cam disk work together with at least one corresponding gliding cam of the upper part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Remo Egger, Wolfgang Mueller
  • HINGE APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING DEVICE HAVING A PLATEN COVER CONTROL APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20020166208
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a hinge apparatus that can perform both the rotating function along with a rising and lowering action to allow the platen cover to cover the thick book original both horizontally and parallelly without damaging the book or causing mis-positioning of said book.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: JUN KONDO, MITSUMASA OGIHARA
  • Hinge
    Publication number: 20020166209
    Abstract: A cabinet hinge configured to pivotally couple a cabinet door to a frame is disclosed. The frame includes an edge with a first side and a second side. The cabinet hinge includes a door wing configured to be mounted to the cabinet door. The cabinet hinge also includes a frame wing configured to be mounted to the frame and including a wrap portion. The wrap portion includes a first wrap portion configured to wrap around the first side of the frame and the second wrap portion configured to wrap around the second side of the frame. The first wrap portion is configured to extend along the cabinet frame a sufficient distance to prevent splitting of the frame material under normal usage and following normal mounting procedures. The cabinet hinge also includes a hinge arm configured to pivotally couple the door wing and the frame wing. The first wrap portion is configured with a raised surface configured to contact the frame first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: David R. Cress, Thomas Barnett
  • Universal inside-outside door handle
    Publication number: 20020166210
    Abstract: A handle assembly, particularly adapted for a sectional door panel includes identical handle parts each having a grip portion and spaced apart transversely extending legs. One of the legs of each handle part has an elongated shank extending therefrom and the other leg of each handle part has a shorter shank or a shank receiving bore formed therein. The handle parts are assembled to each other from opposite sides of a door panel and secured by conventional threaded fasteners which extend through a bore in one leg of each handle part and engage a shank of the other handle part. Tubular spacers may be sleeved over the shanks of the handle parts to limit the spacing between the handle parts during assembly to the door panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michele Rene Womack, Leroy G. Krupke, Richard K. Hoofard, Thomas S. Skinner
  • Apparatus for removing material from a roll of a fiber processing machine
    Publication number: 20020166211
    Abstract: A fiber processing machine includes a clothed roll entraining fiber material thereon; a roll cover circumferentially partially surrounding the roll and defining an annular clearance therewith; a transfer opening provided in the roll cover for admitting fiber material to the roll; a waste discharge opening provided in the roll cover for removing waste from the clearance; a fiber removal opening provided in the roll cover downstream of the waste discharge opening as viewed in the direction of roll rotation; an arrangement for generating an air stream for doffing fiber material from the roll and for discharging doffed fiber material through the fiber removal opening; an arrangement for varying a strength of the air stream at the fiber removal opening; and an arrangement for varying the extent of waste removal through the waste discharge opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Christoph Farber, Robert Tobben
  • Attachment loop for a handheld device
    Publication number: 20020166212
    Abstract: An attachment loop for affixing to a handheld device. The attachment loop includes a self-adhesive base panel having a ring portion pivotally attached thereto. A segment of the ring portion is captured within a channel of the base panel. The base panel has an end profile generally matching the inside opening profile of the ring portion to permit the ring portion to lay flush against the surface of the handheld device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Michael J. Pratl
  • Device for loading merchandise onto pegboard display
    Publication number: 20020166213
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for holding and facilitating the unloading therefrom of packaged merchandise onto a display peg. The device includes a gathering mechanism for gathering together a group of packages such that hanging holes provided in individual packages are aligned so as to permit the gathered packages to be applied to a display peg together with the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: MAGLA PRODUCTS, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Henry Mattesky
  • Pipe clamp, in particular, pipe coupling
    Publication number: 20020166214
    Abstract: A pipe clamp has a clamping strip, first and second clamping jaws connected to ends of the clamping strip, a clamping screw, and a nut cooperating with the clamping screw for moving the first and second clamping jaws toward one another when tightening the pipe clamp. Two radially projecting tabs are provided near the first clamping jaw. The nut is arranged between the two radially projecting tabs. At least one of the two radially projecting has a shaped portion which is oriented toward the other one of the two radially projecting. The nut has at least one securing surface. The shaped portion engages the at least one securing surface of the nut radially relative to the clamping strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Rasmussen GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Wachter
  • Fish-hook clasp with a double activation mechanism
    Publication number: 20020166215
    Abstract: The invention consists of a fish-hook clasp with a rotating mechanism or “small jack” (2) whose shape forms two activating wings (11) and (12) which protrude respectively from the side edges (20) and (21) of the clasp's shell (1), it is possible to act on at least one of said wings to cause the rotating mechanism to rotate therefore bringing it from the closed position, towards which it is normally pushed by the internal spring (3), to the open position. The rotating mechanism (2) is also supplied with contact surfaces (25) and (26), which are there to interact with the closed part of edge (21) of shell (1) of the clasp which defines the position of its own arm (4) when the clasp is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Enio Calvani
  • Seat belt buckle with controlled tongue entry
    Publication number: 20020166216
    Abstract: A seat belt buckle assembly including a seat belt buckle, the buckle including: a frame (26) defining a tongue-receiving slot (40); a latch plate (34) operably positioned in relation to the tongue-receiving slot and movable between an unlocked position and a locked position; a latch spring (64) for biasing the latch plate toward the locked position; an ejector mechanism (28) located behind the tongue-receiving slot and rearwardly movable in response to inward movement of a tongue; the ejector including a first portion engageable by the tongue and rearwardly movable to a position beyond the location of the latch plate and a second portion (80) slidably receiving and supporting the latch plate, the second portion remaining in contact with the latch plate, preventing the latch plate from moving to its locked position even when the first portion has moved beyond the latch plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Jain, Antony W. Chamings, Rudi Grzic, Stephan F. Vetter
  • Collapsible cardboard cremation casket
    Publication number: 20020166217
    Abstract: A collapsible cremation casket is formed of cardboard and having the appearance of a typical wood or plastic casket. The casket is assembled by folding along pre-scored lines to form a two-piece domed lid having a plurality of slots on the bottom and a set of slots in the back edge. The slots engage a plurality of tabs extending upward from the top of the back wall of the tray. Tabs within the slots on the back wall of the lid and the slope of the back wall of the tray provide support for the lid to stand in an upright position. When the tray is cover with the lid, the tabs engage the slots in the bottom wall of the lid, thereby securely holding the lid in place. During a ceremony, one lid section may be closed position and the second lid section is upright, thereby giving the appearance of a standard two-part casket lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Chen Lew
  • Method for self alignment of patterned layers in thin film acoustic devices
    Publication number: 20020166218
    Abstract: The invention relates to manufacturing electromechanical resonators for use in electromechanical filters. Such filters require resonators having different resonant frequencies. Typically all resonators are manufactured having the same resonant frequency and the resonant frequency of selected resonators is altered by the deposition of additional material on selected resonators in the form of additional layers. According to this invention, these layers are formed coextensive with the underlying layers of the resonator by first patterning larger areas of the added material, then masking the patterned areas with masks smaller than the patterned areas and etching both the underlying layer and the patterned area without moving the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Bradley Paul Barber
  • Router replacement method
    Publication number: 20020166219
    Abstract: A method for easily removing portions of aircraft skin damaged by pressure cycles and corrosion. The method includes inspecting both upper and lower portions of the skin. Using a special router and guide, the damaged skin is then removed and replaced. The method is particularly useful in that it is rapid and precise, and promises control over the process sufficient to insure that aircraft structure below the skins is not damaged. The method may also be used to remove and replace sheet metal used in other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: United Air Lines, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce R. David, William J. Rushin
  • Process for repairing a structure
    Publication number: 20020166220
    Abstract: A method for repairing structures uses an accurate measurement of the part to be repaired and the structure into which it fits. The method allows for a digital measurement of features of the part and the structure, and eliminates tedious and inaccurate hand-measurement methods previously used. The method is primarily applicable to one-of a-kind parts requiring exact measurements, because of the unique shape that a part may assume when it is subject to stress and strain over time and many cycles of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: United Air Lines, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Imundo, John R. Dailidonis
  • Fastener insertion apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20020166221
    Abstract: A rivet is inserted into a workpiece by apparatus that includes an internal roller screw linear actuator in which rotational movement of an internally threaded cylinder is converted into linear movement of a fastener insertion actuator assembly. The cylinder is driven in rotation by a servo-controlled motor. The angular velocity of the cylinder required to deliver the required energy to effect fastener insertion is calculated and the motor is first controlled to accelerate the cylinder up to the calculated angular velocity, the actuator assembly simultaneously being moved by the cylinder towards the workpiece. The motor is then controlled to maintain the angular velocity of the cylinder at not less than the calculated magnitude at least until insertion of the fastener. The cylinder stores kinetic energy by virtue of its inertia. Using this inertia to insert fasteners eliminates the need for position or force feedback control. The process allows for a rapid cycle time and the apparatus is compact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Henrob Limited
    Inventor: Nicholas Richard Clew
  • Metallic sheet hydroforming method, forming die, and formed part
    Publication number: 20020166222
    Abstract: A sheet hydroforming method is disclosed wherein two stacked metallic sheets are clamped between a pair of upper and lower dies 10, 11 and a fluid is introduced and pressurized between mating surfaces of the metallic sheets, causing the metallic sheets to bulge into a space defined by die cavities 10b and 11b. A thru-hole 11d for introducing the fluid is formed in one of the dies so as to lead to a holding surface of the die, while a pierced hole for introducing the fluid is formed in one of the metallic sheets in a portion of the one metallic sheet which portion is in contact with a holding surface 10a (10b) of one of the dies, the pierced hole being positioned with the thru-hole 11d, then the fluid is introduced in a pressurized state between mating surfaces of the metallic sheets from the thru-hole through the pierced hole, thereby causing the metallic sheets to bulge. According to this method, a pressurized fluid can be introduced between the mating surfaces of blanks easily without leakage of the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Masayasu Kojima, Mitsutoshi Uchida
  • Method of curing foam inflated tires and an improved rim
    Publication number: 20020166223
    Abstract: A method for expanding and curing formable elastomeric material 2, which is placed in the cavity 14 of a previously molded tire 10, is disclosed. The tire 10 when filled with foamable rubber material 2 is mounted on a curing rim 20 and contacted with heat to simultaneously foam and cure the elastomeric material 2 within the tire cavity 14. The curing rim 20 has a finished or a coated surface 30 that permits the cured foam filled tire 10 to be removed after curing by slipping the cured tire 10 off the coated surface 30 of the curing rim 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Brian Ernest McMahon, George Wiley Lang, Larry Dean Tucker
  • Method for making cooking utensils with patterns
    Publication number: 20020166224
    Abstract: A method for making cooking utensils with patterns includes actions of forming patterns on a thin metal plate by a roller, shaping the metal plate into a cooking utensil, and applying Teflon on the cooking utensil. The roller is engraved with patterns previously such that same patterns can form on the metal plate when the roller is rolling on the metal plate. The metal plate is shaped into a cooking utensil by a pressing machine. A handle can be fitted to the cooking utensil. And, the Teflon is applied on the cooking utensil for preventing foods from sticking to the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Cheng-Chieh Lee
  • Electric-circuit board assembling line, electric-circuit board producing method and electric-circuit board assembling line controlling program
    Publication number: 20020166225
    Abstract: An electric-circuit board assembling line, including a plurality of electric-circuit-board-assembling-related apparatuses which include respective control devices independent of each other and which perform respective electric-circuit-board-assembling-related operations that are related to assembling of an electric-circuit board including a substrate board and at least one electric component mounted thereon, the respective control devices of the electric-circuit-board-assembling-related apparatuses including a master control device, and at least one slave control device subject to the master control device, at least one communication device which connects the master control device and the slave control device, to each other, and at least one of the master control device being operable to control the electric-circuit-board-assembling-related apparatus including the slave control device, the master control device supplying, to the slave control device, information about the electric-circuit board to be assemble
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: FUJI MACHINE MFG. CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Seigo Kodama
  • Conductor connecting apparatus
    Publication number: 20020166226
    Abstract: An optical fiber connecting unit includes a first and a second support members 33 and 34 hinged to a fixed member 37 to be swingable about a common axis 38. The first and second support members 33 and 34 are movable between a position for aligning in an alternating arrangement, and a position for separating from each other, adaptors 31 supported by the first support member 33 and adaptors supported by the second support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideki matsuura
  • GUIDE TOOL FOR COUPLING AN END CONNECTOR TO A COAXIAL CABLE
    Publication number: 20020166227
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a guide tool, the said guide tool is capable of assisting one end of a coaxial cable to be coupled to an end connector; it comprises of a body installed with a guide mechanism therein, the said guide mechanism possesses a guide tube for guiding the cable central conductors of different regulations; the said guide tube can move along the direction of the axle line by the elastic element for rapidly and precisely inserting the central conductor and the dielectric into the columnar member of the end connector and further becomes the best auxiliary tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Holland, Chi-Fu Chang
  • Process for integrated PC board
    Publication number: 20020166228
    Abstract: A process for integrated PC board, which includes: (a) supplying an integrated PC board. The integrated PC board is to integrate plural sub-boards to one single board in a device. There are plural elements on the integrated board with plural folding lines for partitioning plural areas for being as sub-boards; (b) folding and breaking the plural folding lines to dismantle the integrated board to plural sub-boards, and the sub-boards are able to offer complete function after assembling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: PATEN Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Canny Wang
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WITHDRAWAL AND INSERTION OF POWERED MODULES
    Publication number: 20020166229
    Abstract: A method for connecting a circuit module to a powered electronic system by inserting connector pins having different lengths into the powered electronic system to control current draw of the circuit module and to prevent large inrush currents into the circuit module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 1999
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Martin Peltz , Kenneth Knight , Bobby L. Hicks , Charles A. Maddox , Wallace E. Watson , William L. Dalton , Chris P. Cuthbert , Jiankun Hu , Michael A. Kittel , Colin A. Pape
  • Metallized ceramic substrate and its use in forming a reliable, long-lived soldered electrical connection
    Publication number: 20020166230
    Abstract: A reliable, long-lived soldered electrical connection is made to a ceramic substrate having a thick-film metallization thereon, over which is deposited a joint-structure-stabilizing thin-film metallization. The thin-film metallization is a multilayered structure having an adhesion layer overlying and in contact with the thick-film metallization, a readily wettable base-metal layer overlying and in contact with the adhesion layer, and an oxidation-prevention layer overlying and in contact with the base-metal layer. An electrical conductor is soldered to the thin-film metallization of the ceramic substrate. The electrical conductor may be a bonding pad of a flip chip having a solder bump thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Boon Wong, Robert E. Silhavy, Jennifer Shinno
  • Method for applying diffusion aluminide coating on a selective area of a turbine engine component
    Publication number: 20020166231
    Abstract: A method for applying diffusion aluminide coating on a selective area of a turbine engine component and the coating produced by that method is disclosed. A quartz infrared lamp heats only substantially the localized area of the component to be coated, rather than the complete part. Either halide activated or non-activated tape is applied on the area to be coated and is held in place during coating using a high temperature dimensionally stable tape holder manufactured from graphite or ceramic. The quartz infrared lamp is used to heat only the desired area to a coating temperature of about 1800° F. to about 2000° F. under an inert atmosphere for about 3 to about 8 hours to achieve the desired aluminide coating thickness. No powder masking of the machined surface area is required. Due to the localized heating, aluminum vapor generated from the tape will only deposit aluminide coating on the taped area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Nripendra Nath Das, Raymond William Heidorn, Walter Michael Gmerek, David Andrew Jablonka
  • Method for fine pattern formation
    Publication number: 20020166232
    Abstract: There are provided an apparatus for fine pattern formation, which can form a fine pattern with high accuracy by direct writing with ink, a production process of fine nozzles provided in the apparatus for fine pattern formation, and a method for fine pattern formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Fujita, Yoshio Mita, Ryoichi Ohigashi, Katsunori Tsuchiya
  • Process for making and assembling a heat exchanger core and housing
    Publication number: 20020166233
    Abstract: A process for economically forming and assembling heat exchangers is disclosed. The process begins with a roll of synthetic resin which is heated and then impressed with a series of alternating panels and hinges. The hinges are formed so as to provide for an accordion fold. The formed strip of material is then cooled, trimmed, measured and cut. Thereafter, the strip of material is folded in an accordion fashion. The folded core may be bonded or constrained so as to form two sets of fluid flow passages in an alternating manner. Depending upon the design of the panels formed in the strip of material, the cores will either be counterflow or cross flow. In addition, a housing is thermo formed and then assembled with the core to complete the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Marconi Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Uchison
  • Elastomeric covered roller having a thermally sprayed bonding material
    Publication number: 20020166234
    Abstract: A elastomer-covered roller (10) is provided with an improved bond coating for bonding the elastomeric cover (14) to the core (11). At least one layer of material (15) is thermally sprayed on the core to form a rough surface having a roughness from 400 microinches Ra to 2000 microinches Ra or greater. In a further improvement a denser, less porous layer (17) may be applied next to the core to protect the core from corrosion, followed by a less dense layer (19) applied to the first layer and having a similarly rough surface (20) for good mechanical bonding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Bruce E. Hyllberg, Gary S. Butters, Gregory T. Squires, Paul J. Kaprelian
  • Composite removable hard top
    Publication number: 20020166235
    Abstract: A removable hardtop including inner and outer roof panels made of molded fiber reinforced sheet molding compound. An integral roll bar is formed in the inner roof panel. A hold down clamp and bracket having horizontal, vertical and transverse flanges mounted on a horizontal edge, vertical surface and transverse surface of a B pillar of a vehicle. A method of molding the inner and outer roof panels and assembling component parts to the inner and outer roof panels is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Larry Winget
    Inventor: Sassan Tarahomi
  • Shearing-stripping machine for electric cables
    Publication number: 20020166236
    Abstract: A shearing-stripping machine (1) for electric cables (C) is disclosed, comprising a casing (2) on which the following elements are mounted: driving means (5) to advance the cable (C) to be shorn and stripped, at least a shearing and stripping unit (3) provided with first blades (18, 19) for shearing the cable (C), incising the sheath (C1) and stripping the cable (C) and second blades (42, 43) for incising the sheaths (F1) of the wires (F) constituting the cable (C) and stripping said wires (F); an alignment unit (4) of said wires (F) before incision of the sheaths (F1); driving means (34) for moving the blades (18, 19; 42, 43); at least a control and actuation microprocessor unit (8). The driving means (34) comprise a single motor (35) coupled to a mechanism (34a) to which adjustable stop means (80, 81) of the stroke of the second blades (42, 43) are associated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Roberto Bernardelle, Valentino Marchioro, Mario Casella
  • Rod cutting device
    Publication number: 20020166237
    Abstract: A rod cutting device includes a cutting head including a stationary cutting blade and a movable cutting blade for cutting off a waste part of a rod, and a waste part holding mechanism disposed near a cutting operation completing position, toward which the movable cutting chip is moved toward complete a rod cutting operation, to hold the part of the rod that has been cut off. The waste part holding mechanism employs a magnetic holding member for holding a waste part of a magnetic material or a resilient holding member for holding a waste part of a nonmagnetic material. The part of the rod that has been cut off is held and prevented from dropping by the waste part holding mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Kimura
  • Survival method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20020166238
    Abstract: This is a method and apparatus for survival purposes incorporating a method of forming substantially hexahedron shaped packages of tape which can be easily carried in clothing or the like and the incorporation with the tape, or supplying separately survival tools including scissor and knife and canister items with accompanying fire making facilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Edward Kaufer
  • Motor driven implement
    Publication number: 20020166239
    Abstract: An implement having a drive motor and a tool is provided. A drive shaft is mounted in a guide tube and interconnects the drive motor and tool for rotatingly driving the tool. The drive shaft includes a main member in the form of a hollow shaft having ends on which are disposed respective extensions that form a coupling connection for a positive engagement with coupling components of the drive motor and of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Wolfgang Weissert, Hans Peter Stehle
  • Power work tools having a slim profile
    Publication number: 20020166240
    Abstract: A power tool (20) is provided. The power tool includes a housing (22), a base plate (28) coupled to the housing and having a base plate width. The power tool also includes a motor assembly (24) attached to the housing and coupled to a tool connector adapted to releasably receive a tool (74). The motor assembly and housing having a width W that is at most substantially equal to the base plate width. Further, the motor assembly having a length (86) and diameter (84) ratio that is at least 1:1.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Jore Corporation
    Inventors: James David Duford, Matthew B. Jore, David R. Samsel, Michael Alan Kvam, Chad Michael Komlofske, Nathan Cary Cantlon, Brian Patrick Havlovick, Jack Howard Bishop
  • PORTABLE COUNTERBALANCING SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD IMPLEMENTS
    Publication number: 20020166241
    Abstract: A portable, bodily harnessed counterbalancing system is used to aid the suspension and support of hand held implements and to eliminate or reduce the hand held weight of those implements by transferring all or nearly all weight which would be supported by the operators hands and arms to a body harness which is primarily supported and fastened at the operators waist along with secondary support and fastening to the upper torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Edward Frank Helinski
  • Standing spoon with an arcuate bottom
    Publication number: 20020166242
    Abstract: A standing spoon has a bowl and a handle extending out from an edge of the bowl. The center of gravity of the spoon is located within the enclosed volume of the bowl by adding a weight to an end face of the spoon. The bowl has an arcuate bottom face, such that after the addition of the weight, the spoon is able to stand upright by itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Chin-Lien Huang
  • Guide bar having rotating guide discs
    Publication number: 20020166243
    Abstract: The invention relates to a guide bar for a motor-driven chain saw comprising an elongated planar base body which has a guide groove (8) in its outer periphery for guiding a saw chain (6). The saw chain (6) includes cutting links (14), lateral connecting links (12) and center drive links (10). The links are pivotally connected to each other with rivets (18). The drive links (10) engage with rakers (11) in the guide groove (8); whereas, the connecting links (12) are supported on guide surfaces (9) provided laterally of the guide groove (8). The guide bar (3) is fixed to the housing (2) of the motor-driven chain saw (1) at its attachment end (4) and the free tip (22) of the guide bar (3) has a direction-changing section (21) for the saw chain (6). In the region of the direction-changing section (21), guide plates (23, 43) are attached to the guide bar (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Werner Galster, Viktor Galster
  • Undercut saw with central height adjustment
    Publication number: 20020166244
    Abstract: An undercut saw (10) having a central axis (11) generally comprises a cutting assembly (20) and a base (60). Cutting assembly (20) comprises case (30) housing electric motor (24) that drives shaft (40), upon which saw blade (50) is mounted. Base (60) supports cutting assembly (20) above a support surface and comprises cylindrical sleeve (63) supporting case (30) such that central axis (11) is vertical, horizontal portion (94), and vertical leg portion (96) extending down from the periphery of horizontal portion (94) and terminating in foot (98) for resting on a support surface. Case (30) and sleeve (63) are cooperatively adapted such that case (30) may be selectively moved vertically within sleeve (63) and retained in the selected position so as to adjust the height of blade (50) relative to foot (98). In a first preferred embodiment, case (30) and sleeve (63) include cooperating screwing means for adjusting blade (50) height. Line cord (26) departs motor assembly (22) along central axis (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Dan Williams
  • Undercut saw with central height adjustment
    Publication number: 20020166245
    Abstract: An undercut saw (10) having a central axis (11) generally comprises a cutting assembly (20) and a base (60). Cutting assembly (20) comprises case (30) housing electric motor (24) driving blade (50). Base (60), supporting cutting assembly (20) above a support surface, comprises cylindrical sleeve (63), supporting case (30) such that central axis (11) is vertical, and shroud (61) terminating in foot (98) for resting on a support surface. Case (30) and sleeve (63) are cooperatively adapted such that case (30) may be selectively moved vertically within sleeve (63) and retained in the selected position so as to adjust the height of blade (50) relative to foot (98). Vacuum attachment (100), immediately adjacent cutting area (53) to maximize collection, vacuums cuttings from blade cavity (97). Blade guard (132) rotates to an extended position covering cutting area (56) of blade (50) so as to include cutting area (56) in blade cavity (97).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Dan Williams
  • Navigation plotter
    Publication number: 20020166246
    Abstract: A navigation plotter is made of a thin, flexible, transparent, light weight plastic with a straight-edge. The straight-edge has a distance scale. There is an reference point at the mid-point of the distance scale used to determine true course. The remainder of the periphery has angular markings in the form of a compass rose. A table gives speeds in the x axis and times in the y axis. The table is aligned with the distance scale. A compass rose and a holding pattern with entries are also depicted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Jean Luc Ganivet
  • Tracer, clamp, and object engager for holding and tracing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame, a lens, and/or a lens pattern, to reliably detect a shape thereof even when the shape includes high wrap
    Publication number: 20020166247
    Abstract: A tracer is provided for tracing a lens mount of an eyeglass frame, a lens or a lens pattern. The tracer comprises an object engager and an actuator. The object engager is adapted to engage the lens mount, the lens or the lens pattern. The actuator is adapted to move the object engager into contact with and then along the lens mount, the lens or the lens pattern in such a way that during movement therealong, the object engager remains against the object being traced even when the shape thereof includes high wrap. Preferably, the tracer has a shift mechanism adapted to shift the object engager from alignment with the lens mount to alignment with a second lens mount of the eyeglass frame. The actuator preferably is further adapted to trace the second lens mount in substantially the same way as the first. The actuator further includes a rotator and a pivot mechanism. The rotator is adapted to rotate the object engager along the object being traced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Daniel E. Andrews, Guenter G. Fietzke, David L. Kountz, Andrew W. Doan, Kimber W. Rarick, Don S. Wills, Martin A. Moon, Ryan J. Davis, John T. Rathbone
  • Method and apparatus for track geometry measurement
    Publication number: 20020166248
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the geometry of a rail for a railroad track which includes mounting first and second cameras in back to back relationship to create a single camera axis passing through the camera lenses and to define a coordinate system with an origin centered between the cameras on the camera axis. First and second targets are placed on the rail to be measured and spaced an equal distance from the origin between first and second cameras respectively. The first and second cameras record the position of the first and second targets and provide position signals from which the mid-chord value of a chord extending between the first and second targets is computed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: ENSCO, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Carr, Christian Diaz, Jeffrey Bloom
  • Laser level device
    Publication number: 20020166249
    Abstract: A laser level device includes a casing having a laser beam emitting device received therein and a tube is rotatably engaged with an end of the casing so that the laser beam generated from the laser beam emitting device enters in the tube. A reflection mirror is received in the tube so as to reflect the laser beam toward a polariscope connected to a peripheral wall of the tube. The tube can be rotated to adjust the position of the polarisocpe so as to obtain the reference lines at different positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Ying-Chou Liao
  • STRAIGHT EDGE TO FACILITATE HOLDING AND MEASURING AND TO PROVIDE PROTECTION WHEN CUTTING
    Publication number: 20020166250
    Abstract: A guiding device wherein an illustrated embodiment of the guiding device includes an elongated finger-resting surface, an elongated upstanding section, and an elongated first scale-supporting section. The upstanding section is positioned between the first scale-supporting section and the finger-resting section. The first scale is an elongated, narrow strip having a first scale surface rigidly and unreleasably attached to the first scale-supporting section of the second portion. The first scale has a second scale surface opposite to the first scale surface. The second scale surface has first indicia to indicate predetermined lengths along the first scale. The finger-resting surface permits fingers of a user gripping the guiding device to be positioned on the finger-resting surface while being protected from an implement by the upstanding section during movement of the implement along the guiding device, adjacent the first scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Eduardo J. Jimenez, Dan Seymour, Terry Prive, Miguel Mistal, John C. Murray
  • THRU THE BAR BORE MEASURING TOOL
    Publication number: 20020166251
    Abstract: The measuring tool assembly consists of a Body (10) which contains a Spring (13), Spring Rod (11), Locking Screw (12) and Threaded Extension (14). The Shape of the Body (10) is designed specifically to fit into standard cutting tool mounting holes on a variety of devices which can machine or re-machine bored holes. The Threaded Extension (14) is opposite and directly opposes the Spring Rod (11). When inserted into a Bore (16) to be measured, the Spring Rod (11) is forced outward from the Body (10) by the force of the Spring (13) until it comes in contact with the Bore wall (16), the Body (10) then slides in the cutting tool hole (17) until the Threaded Extension (14) comes into contact with the opposite Bore wall (16). The Locking Screw (12) is then tightened and the distance from the end of the Spring Rod (11) and the Threaded Extension (14) can be measured to determine the diameter of the Bore (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: JAMES A. JONES
  • Apparatus for the in-process dimensional checking of cylindrical parts
    Publication number: 20020166252
    Abstract: An apparatus for checking the diameter of crankpins of a crankshaft in the course of the machining in a grinding machine includes a Vee-shaped reference device, a measuring device associated with the reference device and including a feeler axially movable along the bisecting line of the Vee-shaped reference device, and a support device with a first arm rotating with respect to a support arranged on the grinding-wheel slide and a second arm rotating with respect to the first and carrying the Vee-shaped reference device. A guiding mechanism includes a limiting device, with mutually abutting surfaces and coupled to the support device, that guides the displacement of the reference device along a trajectory substantially parallel to the profile of the grinding wheel, allows the engagement of the reference device on a crankpin to be checked while the latter is orbitally moving, and does not interfere with the displacements of the support device caused by the orbital motion of the crankpin in the checking condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Carlo Dall'Aglio, William Montanari
  • Overhead tool
    Publication number: 20020166253
    Abstract: The Overhead Tool is designed to take the guesswork out of the critical adjustment of the valves and injectors. It is also capable of sliding across the entire valve and injector train to adjust each valve or injector that accounts for the accuracy of the tool. (For instance, instead of setting the valve or injector according to a recommended range, you can set them exactly to specifications of the particular engine). A feeler gage is inferior to this tool because of the stability and rigidity that allows for the accuracy of this tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Rocky Wayne Brakebill, Carla Brakebill
  • Method and apparatus for preparing custom-fitted clothing
    Publication number: 20020166254
    Abstract: A stretch bodysuit is provided which allows precise measurements of the proportions of the portion of the body enclosed by the bodysuit. Specific benchmarks and lines are positioned at key locations on the bodysuit. These benchmarks and lines may be aligned with or positioned to coincide with critical measuring points such as joints or other bodily features. The benchmarks act as a guide for using a tape measure. Alternatively, the bodysuit and the lines and benchmarks thereon may be produced in such a fashion as to facilitate optical scanning of the suit. An apparatus for acquiring custom measurements is provided and includes a flexible measuring tape having a nub, and a rigid tab removably engaged with the nub. Once the dimensions have been recorded, a computer program uses the dimensions to generate a pattern for the desired garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Intellifit, Inc.
    Inventor: Gabriel S.A. Liebermann