Abstract: A container having an outer removable overlying label which covers an underlying permanently affixed label. The outer label is at least partially translucent, or preferably transparent. Use of a removable outer label permits the consumer to remove some or all of the verbiage which is important for the label, but which need not be present on the container in use in the consumer's home. In an alternative embodiment, the outer label is removably affixed to a wall of the container.

Abstract: An adhesive image transfer label includes a top ply having a front surface and a back surface. The front and back surfaces of the top ply are each capable of bearing printed graphics. A release coating is applied over a selected portion of the back surface of the top ply, and a breakaway coating is applied over the release coating. The breakaway coating, like the front and back surfaces of the top ply, is capable of bearing printed graphics. An adhesive coating is applied in flood coat fashion over the label, over the back surface of the top ply and over the breakaway coating. The label provides low cost and extended text identification and decoration for a product container, as well as a coupon-type label.

Abstract: A transparent sticker or dial with world major city marks printed converts an ordinary analog watch or clock to a world clock only by being attached on the face of a clock. The sticker is attached according to a rule that the standard time city mark comes to the 12 o'clock position. On the sticker sheet, other city marks are aligned along a circumference according to their time differences based on their global geographical location. A transparent dial with a marker at 12 o'clock position serves the same function. The dial is placed over the clock face in such a manner the marker comes to the designated position according the city whose local time is wanted. The short hand is read according to the overlaid clock dial. A chart can be used to know where the marker should be placed.

Abstract: A foldable, weather-resistant reference guide for wearing on the arm, torso, or leg. The foldable, weather-resistant reference guide is attached to a soft, flexible keeping member that holds the reference guide in a folded configuration. The keeping member is connected to or comprised of at least one flexible strap such as an elastic strap that encircles the arm, torso, or leg. The reference guide itself is made of a synthetic fiber paper for weather-resistance. The reference guide folds-up when not in use and is held in place by the keeping member so that the reference guide does not interfere with any physical activities such as snow skiing. The keeping member and reference guide can be opened, unfolded, refolded, and closed with only one hand, even while wearing bulky gloves. The entire invention is made of flexible materials that are comfortable, durable, and safe to a person wearing the article and participating in a rigorous physical activity. The reference guide is typically a map.

Abstract: A connector for releasably retaining tubing includes a coupler bore with a O-ring member, a co-axial guide member, a stationary grip-ring member having a radially deployable toothed distal end for grippingly engaging the terminal portion of tubing, and a sleeve limiter disposed around the ring member for restricting ring member axial movement. A release member laterally deploys the toothed distal end and additionally operates in concert with inserted tubing to cause radial deployment of the distal end to cause surrounding receipt of the tubing. The release member then moves to a non-release position upon minimal reverse-direction tubing travel for automatic tubing retention by the toothed distal end of the stationary grip ring member. Hand movement of the release member radially deploys the toothed distal end which results in release thereof of the retained tubing and its withdrawability from the connector.

Abstract: A barb clamp provides a leakproof connection of a flexible tube in a barbed fitting. The barb clamp includes a collet and sleeve. The barb fitting is configured to fit snugly within the tube. The collet is slid over the tube. Shelves on the interior surface of the collet fit tightly around the tube and under an expanded portion of the barb fitting. The sleeve is then slid over the collet. As the sleeve moves over the collet, tangs on the collet are pushed radially inwardly into the tube and barb fitting. The sleeve is moved over the collet until an annular projection on the interior surface of the sleeve sits within an annular groove of the collet. Radial ledges on the exterior surface of the collet provide a stop and lock to prevent the annular projection on the sleeve to move out of the annular groove of the collet.

Abstract: A fabricated connector for oval shaped cross section ducts is provided. The fabricated connector has two oval shaped connector elements, each of which are formed from two semi-circular rings to which universal connectors are permanently affixed on each end of the semi-circular rings by the manufacturer. The semi-circular rings with universal connectors attached are then shipped to the field where angle pieces are inserted and fixed between the universal connectors of the two semi-circular rings to form the precise shape of oval connector desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for generating electrical power using hydraulic supports on which a building structure is mounted. A pump injects fluid into the supports to raise the building structure and thereby store energy in the elevated structure. A valve can be opened to deliver fluid under pressure to a turbine or hydraulic motor driven generator to generate electricity.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product enhance the commercial value of electrical power produced from a wind turbine production facility. Features include the use of a premier power conversion device that provides an alternative source of power for supplementing an output power of the wind turbine generation facility when lull periods for wind speed appear. The invention includes a communications infrastructure and coordination mechanism for establishing a relationship with another power production facility such that when excess electrical power is produced by the wind turbine facility, the excess may be provided to the power grid while the other energy production facility cuts back on its output production by a corresponding amount. A tracking mechanism keeps track of the amount of potential energy that was not expended at the other facility and places this amount in a virtual energy storage account, for the benefit of the wind turbine facility.

Abstract: Hybrid wind turbine apparatus includes a pair of counter rotating rotors having micro thrusters fitted at tip of each blade of the rotors. An upright mast supports bearings underlying and rotatably supporting a hub assembly having tandemly mounted dual alternators. A first set of rotor is mounted on the windward alternator shaft, while the second rotor is mounted on the downwind rotor shaft. A heat exchanger having a centrifugal fan is provided to circulate ambient air to cool alternator. The hot air is directed to the combustion chamber of the thruster by means of an air duct in the blades. Natural gas or liquid fuel is also conveyed from a stationary platform to a rotating frame by means of a rotary fluid coupler. When wind speed is low, fuel will be injected into the combustion chamber and burned with large mass of air. The hot gas is expanded in an exist nozzle to provide thrust to assist wind power.

Abstract: Tethered wind supported flying electric generators (FEGS) capable of deriving power from high altitude winds are held stable in precisely controlled positions in spite of wind fluctuations and temporary wind absence. FEGs are windmill-like rotorcraft, somewhat resembling helicopters, which are raised to a strong wind altitude using electric motors driving the rotors, each craft powered through tether(s) from a corresponding single point on the ground. Then the rotorcraft is tilted at an angle, the wind turns the rotors, and thus keeps the craft aloft and sends power back to the ground, now using the motors as generators. Precise craft geographic position, altitude and attitude are determined by various sensing means. Computer logic, provided with this information and wind and other weather data, command individual craft control functions and thus may also command arrays of these FEGs to maintain precise geographic and altitude locations or be grounded under tether winch control when necessary.

Abstract: A storage bin side lock assembly is disclosed including a storage bin B mounted to a support body P for an opening and closing capability, with the storage bin B being attached with a housing 8, 70 encompassing a pair of right and left latches 5, 5, 40, 40 which are biased toward lock apertures Pa, Pa formed in the support body P by a spring member 6, 6, 50, 50 and distal ends of which are retracted from the lock apertures of the support body against the biasing force of the spring member responsive to pivotal operation of an operating handle 3, 30. Pivotal operation of the operating handle is converted to lateral motions of the latches 5, 5, 40, 40 which are consequently retracted in an unlocked condition.

Abstract: A mechanism for selectively locking and unlocking a vehicle door latch, comprising a rheological fluid in operable connection with an output and an input, the fluid acting so as to in a first state prevent actuation of the output upon actuation of the input and in a second state permit such actuation.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a latch mechanism operably connected to a controller, the mechanism having first and second operating modes with each mode having alternate states, the controller being programmed such that said second operating modes is not capable of use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bumper device for an AGV comprising a bumper supporting member combined to a vehicle body of the AGV, and a bumper supported on the bumper supporting member, further comprising a movement supporting means installed at the bumper supporting member and movably supporting the bumper; and a movement sensor sensing a movement of the bumper. With this configuration, the present invention provides a bumper device for an AGV, which can promptly sense and effectively absorb an impact given from every region and every direction.

Abstract: An apparatus used as a tool, to lock and unlock the casters of a scaffold while the user is on top of a scaffold. The apparatus is an elongated pole and adjustable sleeve with a spring-loaded push button mechanism, to change the length of the apparatus. There are a variety of specially designed heads that are used to adjust the scaffold caster levers in locked and unlocked positions. This is done in place of a user climbing up and down the scaffold and manually locking and unlocking the scaffold caster levers from the ground level. A rubber mallet head or contact bulb is provided near the handle to further adjust the scaffold casters, and a looped strap is also provided to hang the apparatus when not in use.

Abstract: A waste chute and container assembly for use with a pickup truck. The truck includes a cab portion and a bed portion defined by at least a bottom, front wall and sides. A rear sliding window separates the cab and bed portions. The chute and container assembly includes a housing supported upon the truck bed portion and located proximate its front wall. The housing defines a substantially hollowed interior within which are defined a pair of opposing and extending track portions. A chute inlet is defined in a forwardly facing location of the housing, proximate the rear sliding window, and for receiving in inserting fashion items deposited by individuals seated within the cap portion. A waste container secures within the housing hollowed interior and is communicable by items placed in the chute inlet.

Abstract: A trunk lid support device for an automobile, wherein, without great change to the gas pressure of a gas lifter according to the prior art and without big structural modification, the moment force provided by the gas lifter in a maximally open state of the trunk lid can be greatly formed compared with the prior art, to thereby enable to embody a smooth operability and stable open state of the trunk lid.

Abstract: A device is provided for assembling a fixed-mount vehicle window glass, particularly a windshield, with a component contiguous with one edge of the vehicle window glass, such as a water tray. A profiled part is fixed to the edge of the window glass. The profiled part may be a profiled strip that adheres to the vehicle window glass, and has a lip which joins smoothly and continuously with the free main face of the vehicle window glass. On its underside, the lip may include means of assembly with the component.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for supporting a sun shade visor to a vehicle includes a bracket having hooks and a center boss. A circular aperture and slots are formed in the headliner to receive the hooks and boss. The end of the rod supporting the visor has a finger extending radially outwardly to engage an abutment portion in the boss. The rod is inserted into the bracket and pivoted within the bracket to move the finger against the abutment surface. The bracket is inserted into the slots and the aperture of the headliner and the visor is twisted to move the hooks into engagement with the headliner.

Abstract: One large opening (1) formed in a car body side portion and continuous in a back-and-forth direction is opened and closed by front and rear side doors (11, 12). When the side doors (11, 12) are closed, a lap portion (15) is formed where a rear end of the front side door (11) overlaps a front end of the rear side door (12) externally in a direction of car width. A reinforcing member (25) extending in a vertical direction is disposed on the rear side door (12) in the vicinity of the lap portion (15). The rear end of a front impact bar (27) disposed in the front side door (11) extends to the lap portion (15). The front end of a rear impact bar (26) disposed in the rear side door (12) is connected to the reinforcing member (25).

Abstract: A harness protection case (13) whose overall height (H) from a surface of a rear glass (5) becomes higher than a connector (11) is provided adjacent to the connector (11) on the surface of the rear glass (5), the harness protection case (13) being provided with a holding portion (40) for bundling a plurality of harnesses together.

Abstract: A trailer including an inner frame that is made of metal, an outer shell that is made of a non-metal and that at least partially surrounds the inner frame, and at least one wheel rotatably secured to the inner frame. In a preferred embodiment, the outer shell is made of a plastic. The inner frame includes a lower frame portion with which the at least one wheel is rotatably secured, and an upper frame portion that supports at least a portion of the weight of the outer shell. Preferably, the upper frame portion includes a middle support member that extends upwardly from the lower frame portion, and a first bar assembly that is hingedly connected to the middle support member. In another embodiment, a second bar assembly is hingedly connected to the middle support member.

Abstract: A vehicle having an occupant space within a cab is disclosed. The cab has an access door providing access to the space. The door includes a novel hinge mounting construction including a hinge mounting plate. The plate is moveable over a limited adjustment range. A hinge plate locator sized to mate with complemental surfaces of a hinge leaf is provided. The locator is connected to the plate and moveable with the plate as the plate is moved within its adjustment range. A fastener is provided to fix the locator and plate in an adjusted position such that the door may be removed and remounted without repeating an initial locating adjustment..

Abstract: The present invention provides a side body structure of a vehicle having a door-opening which is opened and closed by doors, wherein an annular door-opening member is provided along said door-opening, the annular door-opening member being formed in closed cross sectional shape by a side outer panel and a side inner panel jointed to inside of the side outer panel, and wherein said door-opening member is provided with an annular reinforcement which integrally and continuously extends in an annular manner along the door opening, thereby enhancing the body rigidity of the vehicle regardless of the size of the door-opening in a vehicle having a side body with a free-style type of doors.

Abstract: A sunshade for a motor vehicle roof (2) with a shade screen (5) which can be wound onto a winding rod (6) and which is located underneath the roof, the opposing side edges of the shade screen are movably guided in the direction of shade motion on guide rails (7) and are held in the transverse direction with pre-tensioning of the shade screen (5). To produce pretension in the transverse direction without tensioning elements or bars which are permanently attached to the shade screen and which would hinder rewinding, it is provided that the engagement elements, which are guided on the guide rails (7), can be coupled to the side edges of the length (5) of shade when it is unwound to keep the length (5) of shade pre-tensioned in the transverse direction, so that the sunshade (4) located under an arched vehicle roof (2) can follow the arch of the roof, but can be disengaged for the shade screen (5) as it is wound onto the winding rod so as to enable the shade screen to be wound more compactly.

Abstract: A openable motor vehicle roof with at least one cover (10, 12) which can be moved out of a closed position in which it closes a roof opening along a roof guideway (14) to the rear into a deposited position in a rear gate (16) of the motor vehicle. The rear gate is provided with a guideway (22) for the at least one cover and is coupled to the vehicle body to swing about a transverse pivot axis that is located on or near its upper end in order to be swung out of the closed position into an open position. The guideways (14, 22) and the rear gate (16) are made such that the transfer of the at least one cover to the rear gate takes place in a transfer position of the rear gate which lies between the closed position and the open position of the rear gate (16).

Abstract: A foldable lounge chair includes a backrest, a seat and a frame. The seat has two seat support interconnected to each other by a foldable linkage. A controlling device has a blind hole for limiting the pivotal movement of a support extending from a joint of the backrest support and the seat support and two elongated, oppositely orientated through holes defined to respectively receive therethrough the first support and the second support of the frame.

Abstract: An induction heatable body (22) that quickly heats to a desired temperature, retains heat long enough to be used in almost any application, and develops no “hot spots” even when heated by a heating source having an uneven magnetic field distribution. The induction-heatable body (22) achieves the foregoing while remaining relatively lightweight, inexpensive and easy to manufacture. The induction-heatable body (22) includes a plurality of induction-heatable layers (32a, b, c) each sandwiched between alternating layers of heat retentive material (34a, b, c). The induction-heatable layers (32a, b, c) consist of sheets of graphite material that can be inductively heated at magnetic field frequencies between 20 and 50 kHz. The heat-retentive layers (34a, b, c) consist of solid-to-solid phase change material such as radiation cross-linked polyethylene.

Abstract: A strap arrangement constituting a brace having a fan-shaped configuration formed of fixed or adjustable straps for retaining a covering such as a towel securely to a chair. The brace consists of four fixed or adjustable straps which are secured to the chair by suitable fasteners. The strap arrangement is useful for the convenience and enjoyment of a person at the beach, pool or patio.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support with adjustable arch, especially a lumbar support for seats, in particular motor vehicle seats and chair back rests as well as for any type of bed, the structure of which comprises an arching element and an adjustment device for setting and readjusting the arching of the arching element.

Abstract: A flexible back support for use in seats such as automobile seats or office chairs, includes a central body portion with outwardly extending support fingers such that an arch having a variable apex is formed when the back support is subtended longitudinally. The longitudinal location of an apex and the shape of the arch formed on the back support changes responsively to a load imposed by a person's back. Noise, galling, wear and rough movement between moving parts of the flexible back support are reduced by the coefficient of friction reduction method of the present invention.

Abstract: A collapsible seat assembly includes first and second risers supported on a vehicle floor. The first and second movable supports are pivotally connected to the first and second risers, respectively, by first and second parallelogram linkages. Each movable support has a front end and a rear end. A lower seat cushion pan is pivotally connected to the front ends of the movable supports. A seat back and recliner mechanism is pivotally connected to the rear ends of the movable supports. The lower seat cushion pan and seat back are pivotally collapsible forward to substantially horizontal positions in which they are substantially flush and parallel with each other to maximize cargo space in the vehicle.

Abstract: A kneeling tray, for use by a worker when kneeling upon a ground surface, comprising a housing having a bottom which is positionable on the ground surface and a top having a cushion. A heating element is located within the cushion for warming the cushion. The heating element may be powered by line current and by rechargeable battery packs. The rechargeable battery packs may be recharged when the tray is connected to a line power source.

Abstract: A legrest-carrying chair is formed of a chair body 1A provided with a seat 2 on which a user sits, and a legrest 5 provided on a front side of the chair body 1A, the legrest 5 having front and rear surfaces, a leg holding unit 20 provided on the front surface and adapted to hold the user's legs, and a substantially flat leg resting portion 25 provided on the rear surface and capable of placing the user's legs thereon, the leg holding unit 20 having massaging members 23 adapted to massage the user's legs held in the leg holding unit 20, the legrest being mounted to the chair body 1A so that a front and a rear surfaces thereof can be reversed.

Abstract: A seat provides a band-like support for the body sides of a user so as to reduce the supporting pressure on the user's lumbar and to hold the user's upper body stably. In this seat, the center of a load to be received in regions symmetrically divided to a vertical central line of the seat are positioned outside of a back region defined by left and right angulus inferior scapulae and by the upper ends of iliac bones. Moreover, the load ratios in the individual regions are not more than 25% in the region corresponding to a region extended downward from the back region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the detachable attachment of an object, in particular a child's safety seat, on a motor vehicle seat, wherein seat-integrated holding means and object-integrated holding means cooperate, and the seat-integrated holding means is rigidly connected with a pivot axle extending between the seat frame side parts, through the rotation of which they can be pivoted from a use position into a park position, and conversely. The invention addresses the problem of equipping such a device with significantly better operating comfort. This problem is solved thereby that on the outside of the motor vehicle seat an operating element (9) is disposed via which a torque can be transmitted onto the pivot axle (7).

Abstract: In an activation device for a vehicle seat adjuster, particularly a motor vehicle seat, possessing a pivotable hand lever (12) for manual activation, which is supported eccentrically and working in conjunction with the adjuster (7), an acceleration-sensitive feature (24) is provided to immobilize and/or lock the hand lever (12) in the event of a crash.

Abstract: A bicycle wheel has a hub, an annular wheel rim surrounding the hub, and a plurality of spokes that interconnect the hub and the wheel rim. Each of the spokes includes first and second spoke sections and a coupling seat. The first spoke section has a connecting end portion connected to the hub, and an opposite threaded end portion. The second spoke section has a connecting end portion connected to the wheel rim, and an opposite threaded end portion. The coupling seat is formed with first and second coupling sockets for connecting threadedly and respectively with the threaded end portions of the first and second spoke sections.

Abstract: A brake control device prevents movement of a vehicle, when an unsafe condition exists, by automatically applying the parking or other brake. The brake control system may prevent movement should the unsafe condition exist within, on or around, a towed device such as a trailer, a trailer-house or other recreational or non-recreational equipment. The brake control system may set a brake or parking device on the towed device whenever the towed device is disconnected from the motorized vehicle, or whenever equipment on the towed vehicle is extending outward or is otherwise un-stowed in a position unsafe for traveling, whether or not the towed vehicle is connected to the towing vehicle. Interface connections from the towed device to the powered towing vehicle may include wireless, electrical wire, fiber optics, analog, digital, or others.

Abstract: An elastic crawler traveling apparatus having an elastic crawler in a shape of an endless belt, a sprocket for a crawler belt arranged to be brought into contact with an inner face of the elastic crawler, a driven wheel, and a rolling wheel, the elastic crawler including a belt main body, a plurality of projections formed to project at intervals along a peripheral direction on an inner face of the belt main body, and a tension member embedded at an inner portion of the belt main body for restricting elongation of the belt main body, in which the sprocket has a contact portion to contact the belt main body and a contact width of the contact portion in a belt width direction of the elastic crawler is wider than a root width of the projection in the belt width direction.

Abstract: A stud stabilizing, positioning and force distributing member for mounting a stud on the outer face of an endless track which includes a plurality of integrally formed traction lugs that extend outwardly beyond the outer track base. The force distributing member includes a hollow enclosure wall, defining an inwardly opening cavity, having a terminal rim which lies in a predetermined plane for abutting the outer face of the track portion between the traction lugs. The enclosure wall includes an aperture there-through which mounts a traction stud at a rearwardly forwardly inclined angle, relative to the direction of track travel and relative to a line perpendicular to the plane, to dispose the stud on the underside of the lower run of the track at a forwardly outwardly inclined angle relative to the vertical line when the track is not under load and a vertical position when the track is under load to drive a snowmobile.

Abstract: A method is proposed for supervising the connections of a transmission system, said method establishing a logical connection between two components, such that one component in each case assumes the functions of a main components.

Abstract: A start system for a vehicle, the system comprising scanning means arranged so as to scan an area around a driver's seat of the vehicle to detect an authorization device having a particular level of authorization so as to ensure that only a person carrying an authorization device having this level of authorization and positioned in the area around the driver's seat may start the vehicle wherein the system further comprises input means and the input means comprises a pair of switches both of which must be actuated for the vehicle to start.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door locking system and a process for controlling the locking system. A piezoelement is assigned to a stationary outside door handle and is used to detect touching and/or actuation of the outside door handle. To increase the operating reliability, to simplify troubleshooting and to minimize the power consumption, there is a monitoring device that monitors the piezoelement. The piezoelement is monitored for fracture and the occurrence of the first signal.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for providing operating power and transient suppression power to a microelectronic device are disclosed. The system includes a primary regulator to supply nominal operating power and to respond to relatively slow transient events and a transient suppression regulator to respond to fast transient power events. The system also includes a sense circuit to detect when a transient event occurs and to send a signal to the transient suppression regulator to supply or sink current to the load in response to a sensed transient power event.

Abstract: A battery (102) powers a wireless telephone's power amplifier (106) through a Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) (104). The SMPS has a capacity lower than the maximum power requirements of the amplifier. When a controller (116) senses that an amplifier power-requirement threshold has been exceeded, it closes a switch (114) parallel to the SMPS, allowing power to flow from the battery to the amplifier without passing through the SMPS. This architecture allows the use of a smaller SMPS, and eliminates SMPS-generated noise to the amplifier when the amplifier is least able to tolerate such noise, namely, under high power conditions.

Abstract: The switching apparatus is intended to be used with a segment of an electric power line having several phase lines. Each of the phase lines has several conductors electrically insulated one from the other and connected in parallel. The conductors of each phase line are short-circuited among them at two extremities of the segment. The apparatus comprises pairs of switches connected in parallel, for selectively opening and closing the conductors of each phase line, a detecting device for detecting current operating conditions of the segment, and a controlling device for controlling the pairs of switches according to the current operating conditions of the segment. The present invention also relates to a switching method.

Abstract: A linear actuator capable of inducing a linear motion as well as a rotational motion using only two rotors is provided. The linear actuator includes: first and second rotors connected to respective driving force sources; a linear motion unit formed on the first rotor to be linearly movable; and a driving power transmission unit which is fixed to the second rotor and engages the linear motion unit. A linear motion on a rotor can be easily induced using a relative angular velocity difference between two rotors without an additional driving power source for the linear motion.

Abstract: The invention proposes a rotary electrical machine of the type which comprises at least one member (14) on which is formed at least one electrical winding (32) consisting of at least one electrically conductive element (34), which is wound to form the winding and which is coated with at least one layer (36) of electrically insulating material, characterised in that the coated conductive element (34) is clad with a connecting layer (72) which consists of at least one first connecting material (73) that joins together adjacent portions of the coated electrically conductive element (34).