Patents Issued in June 12, 2003
  • Publication number: 20030107226
    Abstract: A barbecue tongs is provided wherein the arms are yieldingly outwardly biased. The tongs incorporate an arm pivot limiter for each of outward pivotal movement and inward pivotal movement as well as an arm lock that holds the arms in an almost fully jaws closed configuration for convenient storage. The tongs utilize a slidable U-shaped sleeve at the rear end which can have either one of two positions selected by a user. In one position, the arm lock is operational while in the second position the outward pivot limiter is operational.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Nigel Wang, Alison A. Roach
  • Publication number: 20030107227
    Abstract: An article gripping device for automation technology has a base member having a flat side. Gripping elements having a gripping head are arranged on the flat side of the base member. The gripping head has a contact surface resting against the article being gripped, wherein the gripping head has an active gripping position in which an article is gripped and an initial position in which no article is gripped. The contact surface in the active gripping position is retracted relative to a first position of the contact surface in the initial position of the gripping head. In the active gripping position, the gripping element is sunk into the flat side of the base member and the contact surface of the gripping head is positioned approximately in the plane of the flat side. The flat side of the base member forms a support surface for the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: imt robot AG
    Inventor: Peter Nagler
  • Publication number: 20030107228
    Abstract: A center console of a vehicle installed on its floor as if extending along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle has a bottle holder for holding drinking vessels, an accessory storage for holding small articles, a first lid for covering and uncovering the top of the bottle holder, and a second lid for covering and uncovering the top of the accessory storage. The first lid can be slid from a position where the top of the bottle holder is covered by the first lid to a position where the top of the bottle holder is uncovered and, with the first and second lids joined into a single structure, the first and second lids can be swung up together about fixed parts of hinges from a position where the top of the accessory storage is covered to a position where the top of the accessory storage is uncovered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Mazda Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Masayoshi Ono, Hiroshi Ohno, Junji Takahara, Nobuhisa Fujii, Takehiko Nemoto
  • Publication number: 20030107229
    Abstract: A vehicle including a stationary floor and an upwardly extending exterior wall fixed relative to the stationary floor. An opening formed in the exterior wall receives a slide-out section disposed therein, The slide-out section is movable relative to the stationary floor between an extended position and a retracted position. An actuating mechanism controls the movement of the slide-out section. The actuating mechanism includes at least one hydraulic actuator having an extendible ram extendible from a cylinder. The extendible ram is fixed to at least one of the stationary floor and the slide-out section, and the cylinder is fixed to the other of the stationary floor and the slide-out section. Retraction of the extendible ram slidably moves the slide-out section to the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Bert Meijer, Haiko Freriksen, Leo de Jong
  • Publication number: 20030107230
    Abstract: A removable liner for the flexible conversion of an automobile, van or minibus into a robust all-purpose carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Annette Lily Keles
  • Publication number: 20030107231
    Abstract: A method for adjusting a bolster (22) on a seat (10) involves sensing upper and lower limits of several vehicle parameters to determine bolster condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Pahngroc Oh, Scott A. Funke, Stephen M. Stachowski, Kevin J. Pavlov
  • Publication number: 20030107232
    Abstract: A mounting system is disclosed and comprises a mount, a latch, an engaging member, a pin and a plate. The mount is mounted to a vehicle, defines a lateral axis and has a first portion of an object mounted thereto, for pivotal movement of the object about the axis to a design position, whereat the latch, which is connected to a second portion of the object, selectively engages with the engaging member, which is mounted on said vehicle. The plate presents a slot and, on opposite longitudinal sides of the slot, a pair of contiguous sockets. The pin is connected to the second portion and travels into the slot to a closed end of the slot during movement of the object to its design position. The sockets permit, through deformation of the object, longitudinal movement of the pin thereinto to a rearward limit position and a frontward limit position, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Faurecia Automotive Seating Canada Limited
    Inventors: Philippe Demptos, Donald Sharnowski
  • Publication number: 20030107233
    Abstract: A passenger vehicle is equipped with a rear seat bench which has a backrest and a seat cushion. The backrest and seat cushion are divided, in each case, into a ⅓ part and a ⅔ part. The backrest parts can be deposited in a storage space of the respective, assigned seat cushion part. The ⅔ seat cushion part is of removable design. Arranged behind the rear seat bench is a loading space having a height-adjustable loading floor which can be adjusted between a lower position in which the loading floor is situated approximately level with a vehicle floor, and an upper position in which an auxiliary storage space is formed between the loading floor and the vehicle floor. This auxiliary loading space is dimensioned in such a manner that the removed ⅔ seat cushion part can be accommodated therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Hagen Behrends, Dieter Henke, Bernd Loeper
  • Publication number: 20030107234
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Publication number: 20030107235
    Abstract: A vehicle door which can be used as a tailgate or a side door of a vehicle and a manufacturing method of this vehicle door. A tailgate (1) which is a vehicle door is formed of an outer panel (2) on an outer side of a vehicle, an inner panel (3) on an inner side of the vehicle, and a module plate (4) to which door parts such as a wiper motor (18) are attached, and a lining (6). The inner panel (3) is in a frame shape with only a marginal portion (10) of the whole periphery left and with an opening (11) formed therein, which results in reduction in the weight of the tailgate (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Komatsu, Yutaka Miyamoto, Takao Minagawa, Hisao Hoshino
  • Publication number: 20030107236
    Abstract: A motor vehicle door comprises a door inside part (19), a door outside part (20) and a supporting panel (3) which is connected in a tight-fitting manner to the door inside part (19).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Adolf Ornig, Gernot Bindar, Martin Graupp, Wolfgang Dietz, Gabriela Paier
  • Publication number: 20030107237
    Abstract: A door arrangement for a motor vehicle has a pivotable door and at least one hinge via which the door is articulated on one of its narrow sides on bodywork. Movement of the door between its open and closed positions proceeds, under automatic control, about two axes of rotation running approximately parallel through the hinge. During opening of the door, in a first movement stage, the hinge-side end region of the door is guided in a pivoting/sliding manner out of the door opening and the lock-side end region of the door is guided in a pivoting/sliding manner by guide elements along the door opening into a release position. Thereafter, the axis of rotation moved together with the door is shifted out of the door opening, and the door can be pivoted exclusively about the shifted axis of rotation in a second movement stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Martin Brodt, Michael Dyrballa, Roland Wendler
  • Publication number: 20030107238
    Abstract: A bottom rail for a vehicle trailer. The bottom rail includes a floor leg extending parallel to and abutting a floor of the trailer. A cross member cover extends perpendicular from the floor leg. An upstanding member extends perpendicular to the floor leg. The upstanding member terminates in a notch spaced away from the floor leg for receiving a sidewall therein, wherein the upstanding member is thicker than the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Cliff McWilliams
  • Publication number: 20030107239
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Publication number: 20030107240
    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 (east 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Publication number: 20030107241
    Abstract: A front structure for a motor vehicle comprising a front support connected to a vehicle frame member at a first connection location and to an engine support structure at a second connection location. Upon impact of the front structure of the motor vehicle with another object, the front support transfers energy from the impact to the first connection location, thereby reducing energy transferred to the support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicants: PORSCHE ENGINEERING SERVICES INC., TEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY INC.
    Inventors: Paul S. Ritchie, Maxel Szwaj
  • Publication number: 20030107242
    Abstract: An impact absorbing member having a contact wall and base wall that are separated by first and second spacing walls. The spacing walls are oriented to be not aligned with the anticipated direction of an impact force. The spacing walls may be flat, curved, or formed in the shape of a bellows. The base wall may be provided with an adhesive or may include additional fastening features such as holes through which glue or fasteners may pass or may be formed as fastening rosettes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Fox, George B. Byma
  • Publication number: 20030107243
    Abstract: A vehicle having an engine compartment and a passenger compartment formed therein includes a cowl and a dash board disposed below the dash board. The cowl is halved into right and left halves. The dash board includes a dash board body and a dash board flange. The cowl includes a cowl body, a cowl flange, and a cover portion. A seal member is interposed between the dash board flange and the cowl flange. The seal member has a portion tightly contacting the cover portion and the dash board body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Masanori Hayashi
  • Publication number: 20030107244
    Abstract: The present invention provides a panel seal structure having a seal mounted around the outer circumferential edge of a panel body, such as glass panel, covering an opening formed in a vehicle body. An upper face of the seal is set to be substantially flush with an upper face of the panel body. A lip to be contactable with an edge of the panel body is formed along the upper face of the seal, and the edge of the lip is deformed downward upon contact with the edge of the panel body. Thereby, since the edge of the lip is deformed downward, a dimensional error of the panel body is accommodated for, and the continuity between the upper face of the seal and the upper face of the panel body is enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicants: YACHIYO KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA, HONDA GIKEN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Michio Tamura, Masaharu Ohnishi, Tatsuya Ohara, Tatsuaki Uehara, Yoshitaka Higuchi
  • Publication number: 20030107245
    Abstract: A opening and closing device 10 for sunroofs of an automobile, which has a pair of rails 17a and 17b, a lid 13 for opening and closing an opening 12, right and left cables 26 engaged to a lid 14 and arranged along the rails 17a and 17b, and a drive mechanism 36 for driving the cables in a reciprocating manner. The cables 26 construct a closed loop arrangement with bypassing the opening 12 of the loof of the automobile. One of the cable 26 coming out of the drive mechanism 36 is arranged to the right-side rails 17b, bridged to the left side lail 17b, reversed at the base end of the left side lail 17a and returned along the same route to the drive mechanism 36.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Nobuhiro Funahashi, Iwao Ujita
  • Publication number: 20030107246
    Abstract: The present device is a folding gun bench that can be folded into a compact position that is readily movable from place to place and easily carried by the shooter. Once that the location that the shooter desires to utilize the bench, the bench is quickly and easily unfolded into the working position. The bench includes a latch mechanism that will prevent the bench from accidentally collapsing or folding once it is in the working position. The design of this bench also prevents the bench from tipping over while it is in use. The portability and the ability to fold the bench into a compact position allows this bench to be transported from place to place on a shooting range or to be easily transported by the shooter or hunter into the field to aid the sportsman in his shooting activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Smyers
  • Publication number: 20030107247
    Abstract: An athletic sideline seating device having storage capability and removable and replaceable signage is disclosed. A seating apparatus defining a storage area is provided, on which one or more sign elements can be coupled. The storage area may be accessed in a number of ways, for example, by hinged seat or front panel, or by an access door in one or more sides. The device is portable and may include handles, moving elements and lightweight materials for that purpose. Additionally, the invention may include a trainer's table and/or an equipment table that are storable within the seating apparatus and easily coupled to the outside of the seating apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Robert A. Wills, Robert C. Scherer
  • Publication number: 20030107248
    Abstract: An aircraft seat assembly including at least one electronic component usable by a passenger and an single integrated electronic systems which provides signal decoding, signal routing, data management, built in test, and power conversion for each user accessible electronic component which is installed in the seat assembly. The electronic components generally include at least a video display unit, an audio system, or a telephone. The integrated electronics system provides power conversion, signal routing, data management and other electronic requirements for each of the electronic components. The integrated electronics system of the present invention not only integrates power conversion and signal management responsibilities into one system, but also is integrated into the seat assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: William C. Sanford, Joseph P. Condon
  • Publication number: 20030107249
    Abstract: A bench is provided for use by at least two persons of similar or differing heights. The bench includes a seat, a back, pivotal members and a support. The pivotal members are held in a substantially vertical position adjacent to the back by a release mechanism. Unlocking the release mechanism results in the pivotal member pivoting to a substantially horizontal position adjacent to the seat. The pivotal member may be locked in this position by a locking mechanism. In addition, in one embodiment of the invention, the back may be horizontally displaced towards the front of the seat, when the pivotal member is in the substantially horizontal position. Thus, the bench may accommodate two persons simultaneously, such as an adult and a child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Krisann Misthos, Chris N. Misthos, Vincent Foullois
  • Publication number: 20030107250
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supporting a seated person, comprising a seat and a support for the lumbar-thoracic transition region, which is connected to the seat, and characterized by an adjustable lumbar-sacral support, which is mounted at the location of the lower side of the support for the lumbar-thoracic transition region. Preferably, an adjustable support is furthermore provided for the thoracic-cervical transition region, which support is mounted at the location of the upper side of the support for the lumbar-thoracic transition region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Henricus Antonius Maria Staarink
  • Publication number: 20030107251
    Abstract: A chair adjusting device includes a seat support board, a base, a backrest linking base, two elastic sets, and a backrest. The two elastic sets may provide an auxiliary elastic force to the backrest linking base. The seat support board has a rear side slidably mounted on the two side plates of the backrest linking base by two pivot knobs, so that the seat support board may be moved in concert with the backrest linking base. A primary urging spring is mounted on the support rod, and has a top edge urged on a bottom face of the seat support board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Wen-Long Wu
  • Publication number: 20030107252
    Abstract: In a chair 1 having an upholstery member 7 fitted on a backrest portion or seat plate 4 serving as a portion adapted to contact a human body, upright portions 41 and elastic pieces 8 allowing their deflection in the direction in which the load of a human body contacting the chair works are provided and the upholstery member 7 is placed over the upright portions 41 and elastic pieces 8 so that the contacting portion of the seat portion or backrest portion is imparted with elasticity to ensure a better sitting comfort even if the upholstery member 7 lacks elasticity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Yojiro Kinoshita, Nobuyuki Ueda
  • Publication number: 20030107253
    Abstract: A height-adjustable headrest for a seat back of an automobile includes support rods that transfix guide areas attached to the seat back frame. The ends of the support rods positioned below the guide areas are connected with a bracket so that they may ratchet, and may be separated from it by pulling upward. At least the end of one the the support rods is locked in its first position by the bracket against extraction upward, and, in a second position, the support rod may be displaced only by means of a tool so that it may be extracted upward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Faurecia Autositze GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Sven Bartels
  • Publication number: 20030107254
    Abstract: A system of ready-to assemble (RTA) furniture includes rectangular and circular tables. The tables include a base structure that is formed from several panels and/or spars having an interlocking slot engagement. The base structure defines a number of upper edges that form a support surface for the tabletop. At least some of the edges include a top-locking flange that overhangs a portion of the edge to define a gap therebetween. The tabletop is formed from at least two panels, with at least one of the panels configured for a tight-fit or press-fit engagement within a gap at a top-locking flange to hold the panel in position on the support surface. The panels include complementary inboard edges so that the tabletop panels can be juxtaposed to form a complete tabletop. The RTA furniture system also includes a bed that includes a box-like base structure with slotted side panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Scott Willy
  • Publication number: 20030107255
    Abstract: A ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture system includes a collection of identically configured side panels, with sets of the side panels having different aesthetic and/or functional features, a collection of base panels and back panels spanning between pairs of side panels, the collection of base and back panels being provided in different sets of lengths and configurations to permit construction of different types of furniture. The panels are interconnected through a series of slots and notches. A locking member is provided that can be wedged into a slot to lock the entire RTA furniture item together. A second locking member can be provided to be wedged into a slot in the back panel to provide additional support for a base panel. A wide variety of furniture items are show that can be constructed using the two locking members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Scott Willy
  • Publication number: 20030107256
    Abstract: An article of furniture made of a quasi-rigid foam material. The furniture includes a base for sitting thereon. A back support member is wrapped around the base such that a portion of the support member extends upwardly with respect to the base. The support member has a pair of ends that wrap around at least half of a cylindrical surface of the base to translate a force from an upwardly extending portion of the support member to the ends and prevent tearing of the support member from the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Michael D. Rocheford
  • Publication number: 20030107257
    Abstract: A shock-absorbing outdoor seat for recreational boats and the like includes a cushion member shaped to abuttingly support a seated user on an upper surface thereof, and a one-piece, hollow molded seat body member. The seat body member includes a front portion with a connector, a raised rear portion, and a recessed base portion shaped to position the cushion member thereover. The seat also includes a shock-absorbing member positioned over the recessed base portion. The shock-absorbing member includes a deck supporting the cushion on an upper side thereof and which includes a rear attachment portion and a front attachment portion mounted to said connector of said front portion of said seat body member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Clifton J. Ratza, Jeffrey S. Wilcox, Trent A. Eekhoff
  • Publication number: 20030107258
    Abstract: A method for cutting pavement of an asphalt road or a concrete road in a circle for installation of a manhole, by using a cutting blade which has a pavement cutting edge serves as a tip for cutting the pavement and side edges serve as an inclined cutting surface to bore an inside of the pavement cut by the pavement cutting edge, thereby cutting the pavement in a frusto-conical shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Isami Katsumoto
  • Publication number: 20030107259
    Abstract: An integral assembly for a motor vehicle wheel comprises a metal mounting element (20) and a bearing-hub unit (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: SKF INDUSTRIE S.P.A.
    Inventor: Andreas Rutter
  • Publication number: 20030107260
    Abstract: A fiber resin plastic (FRP) based bicycle rim includes an FRP body and a metal tire receiving ring. The FRP body has first and second side surfaces, an annular outer edge surface, and an annular inner edge surface. The annular inner edge surface includes at least two spoke receiving ports for receiving and supportively coupling at least two spokes to the FRP body. The metal tire receiving ring is coupled to the FRP body and is disposed radially outwardly of the FRP body. The tire receiving ring includes first and second, generally parallel continuous braking surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Andrew Ording, Joshua R. Poertner
  • Publication number: 20030107261
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling a pneumatic brake system includes electronic control means which limits the maximum brake effort even when an external electrical power supply to the braking system is not present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Rodney Miflin
  • Publication number: 20030107262
    Abstract: In a distributed power railroad train, an apparatus for equalizing the equalizing reservoir pressure in the remote power unit and the brake pipe pressure. With these pressures equal, the remote unit cannot charge the brake pipe while the lead unit attempts to vent the brake pipe to command a brake application at the railcars of the train.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Eugene A. Smith, James Kiss
  • Publication number: 20030107263
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake pressure control device, more particularly, for anti-lock pressure control and for automatic brake intervention for the purpose of traction slip control and/or driving dynamics control in automotive vehicle brake systems, including accommodating bores (3) for pressure modulation valves (4) arranged in a housing (2), pressure sensor connecting ports (1) which lead into the housing (3) and into which there are inserted pressure sensors (7) that sense the pressure in a housing-side pressure fluid conduit (5) respectively connected to a brake pressure generator. The pressure sensor connecting port (1) either opens into the pressure fluid conduit (5) between two accommodating bores (3) that are directed into the housing (2), or is part of the pressure modulation valve (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Continental Teves AG & Co. OHG
    Inventors: Dieter Dinkel, Axel Hinz, Hans-Dieter Reinartz
  • Publication number: 20030107264
    Abstract: A brake booster 1 includes a valve mechanism 6, and a solenoid 8 which operates the valve mechanism 6. When the solenoid 8 is energized, a solenoid plunger 26 and a valve seat member 11 move rearward relative to a valve body 3, whereby the valve mechanism 6 is operated to actuate the brake booster 1 without depressing a brake pedal. A core member 27 which forms a magnetic path for the solenoid 8 is disposed rearward of the solenoid plunger 26 so as to be movable axially of the valve body and so as to move in linked relationship with a valve plunger 13. The invention allows the size of the solenoid 8 to be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Yoshiyasu Takasaki, Hiroyuki Yamaga
  • Publication number: 20030107265
    Abstract: A wheelslip is calculated from wheel speed, recorded by speed sensors (6), by a controller (8). A pre-set value for the wheelslip is regulated by means of a proportional controller. Parallel thereto, a set brake pressure for the wheel brakes (3) is fixed, which is determined by the controller (8), by means of the instantaneous wheel torque (Mmomentan) transferred to the ground by the particular wheel (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Armin Arnold
  • Publication number: 20030107266
    Abstract: The adaptive brake application and initial skid detection system allows rapid brake application and prevents deep initial skids. Brake pressure is compared with a predetermined threshold brake pressure. Wheel velocity error signals are also generated to indicated the difference between the wheel velocity and a reference velocity signal. A pressure bias modulator integrator responsive to brake pressure signals adjusts the wheel velocity error signals to provide an anti-skid control signal. The pressure bias modulator integrator can also be initialized to the value of the measured brake pressure when the wheel velocity error signals indicate the beginning of a skid. Brake pressure difference signals are generated to indicate the difference between brake pressure and a commanded brake pressure, and an adjusted brake pressure error signal is generated in response to the brake pressure difference signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Bijan Salamat, Robert D. Cook
  • Publication number: 20030107267
    Abstract: A rubber crawler which is mounted on a continuous chain tread traveling device, such as an agricultural working vehicle, a civil engineering machine, a construction machine or a transportation vehicle, and designed to improve durability in the connecting section of a tensile strength body embedded therein. A plurality of tensile strength bodies (5) paralleled and arranged in a row widthwise of the rubber crawler (1) along the circumferential direction of the rubber crawler are divided into two along the middle of the rubber crawler. In embedding the two rows of tensile strength bodies in the rubber crawler, the front ends of the opposite ends (5a, 5b) of the individual tensile strength bodies are abutted against each other and connected together into an endless form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Yusaku Katoh, Tsuyoshi Uchiyama
  • Publication number: 20030107268
    Abstract: The present invention is an elastic flat tread which can prevent an elastic solid from cracking even if the vehicle runs on a protruding object during traveling. For this purpose, the elastic flat tread is provided with any core (1, 11, 115) of a core (1, 11) attached to a link (6) and a core (115) attached to a metal plate (9A) which is attached to a link (8), and end portions (1a, 1b; 11a, 11h; 115a, 115b) in a longitudinal direction of the aforesaid any core (1, 11, 115) are bent toward the side not in contact with the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Komatsu Limited
    Inventors: Hiroaki Watanabe, Kazutoshi Hori, Teiji Yamamoto, Tomihiro Tagawa, Kenji Taira
  • Publication number: 20030107269
    Abstract: Circuits provide power to network-based devices, such as IP telephones, using spare conductors within existing LAN cables. The circuits, which may comprise diode bridges, are designed to provide power using existing and planned industry guidelines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: John J. Jetzt
  • Publication number: 20030107270
    Abstract: A diode-configured power supply interface circuit prevents inadvertent miswiring of power supply leads to wrong polarity voltages of either primary or auxiliary DC supply voltages from triggering the operation of a circuit protection device installed in the power supply path of a telecommunication circuit. It also indicates whether the device's power terminals are properly connected to a power source, so that if inadvertently reversed, the wires can be properly reconnected, and thereby provide for delivery of power from either power source, as required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Roy L. Soto, Alan B. Lowell
  • Publication number: 20030107271
    Abstract: A notebook computer in which power is generated by either alternating current power supply or external force. The notebook computer has a computer mainframe, a display, a battery, a first A/D transforming device coupled to the computer mainframe for transforming the alternating current power supply to a first direct current voltage, a power generator having an external force transmission device for generating an induced voltage by external force, and a constant voltage regulator to generate a regulated voltage by regulating the first direct current voltage and the induced voltage. In the notebook computer, external force transmission device further provides a rotatable shaft and a crank disposed on the shaft for applying external force. Further, the power generator can be a DC generator or an AC generator with a second A/D transforming device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: MITAC TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventor: Kuei-Hsiung Chen
  • Publication number: 20030107272
    Abstract: An overdrive protection system and method for a mechanical assembly is provided. A cam gear is provided for driving a part. The cam gear includes a cylindrical outer surface is bounded on one end by a gear drive portion and on the other end by a cam face including a cam wedge. Additionally a cam groove is defined on the cylindrical outer surface of the cam gear, the cam groove engaging a cam follower on the driven part. Rotational movement of the cam gear is translated into a resultant linear movement of the part. At a predetermined position during the rotation of the cam gear, the cam wedge closes a switch, stopping the rotation of the cam gear preventing over rotation of the cam gear. A bias mechanism, such as a leaf spring, may be provided to prevent over rotation of the part driven by the cam gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Lothar Westerweck, Wilfried Bittner
  • Publication number: 20030107273
    Abstract: In an inexpensive electric tool, a thin insulating layer is provided by pouring an insulating resin material by the injection molding to extend from a rotor supporting portion 1a formed in an outer casing to an inner surface or inner and outer surfaces of the outer casing. Also, as another configuration and method, an insulating piece 12a for covering the inner surface of the rotor supporting portion is provided, and also an insulating block for covering the rotor supporting portion and supporting ribs is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Tomoya Ikeda, Nobuhito Hosokawa, Yoshikazu Yokoyama
  • Publication number: 20030107274
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stepping motor. The stepping motor comprises: a rotor having a cylindrical magnet with a plurality of N-S poles being radially magnetized and a shaft having one end coupled to the center of the magnet and rotationally supported by bearings; at least one coil wound into the shape of a rim with an air gap from a side of the magnet; and a stator shaped as a cylinder for receiving the coil, the stator having a cylindrical inner pole tooth with a proper diameter, the inner pole tooth being projected from one inner central face of the stator opposedly to the side of the magnet, and a plurality of outer pole teeth extendedly branched at the same interval and opposedly arranged with an air gap from the outer circumferential face of the magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: In Ho Lee
  • Publication number: 20030107275
    Abstract: A system for cooling a superconductor device includes a cryocooler located in a stationary reference frame and a closed circulation system external to the cryocooler. The closed circulation system interfaces the stationary reference frame with a rotating reference frame in which the superconductor device is located. A method of cooling a superconductor device includes locating a cryocooler in a stationary reference frame, and transferring heat from a superconductor device located in a rotating reference frame to the cryocooler through a closed circulation system external to the cryocooler. The closed circulation system interfaces the stationary reference frame with the rotating reference frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicants: American Superconductor Corporation, a Delaware corporation, Reliance Electric Industrial Company
    Inventors: Bruce B. Gamble, Ahmed Sidi-Yekhlef, Robert E. Schwall, David I. Driscoll, Boris A. Shoykhet