Patents Issued in August 14, 2003
  • Publication number: 20030151291
    Abstract: A stool includes a post with a seat and a base respectively connected to a top end and a lower end of the post. A foot rest having a tube located at a center of the ring is movably mounted to the post. A C-shaped secure bush is received in the tube and mounted on the post. The tube has a semi-circular lip extending from an end thereof and a secure piece has a fist end pivotally connected to a first end of the lip. A second end of the secure piece is connected to a second end of the lip by a quick release device so that the secure piece pushes the secure bush toward the post by operating the cam device. The position of the foot rest can be adjustable by operating the quick release device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Ming Chuen Lin, Jack Wang
  • Publication number: 20030151292
    Abstract: This invention relates to four part furniture frames having a seat box portion, a back portion and two arm portions. The unique tapered side edges on the seat box portions of these frames allows the seat box portion to be nested with the separate back portion, thereby forming a substantially flat rectangle. The unique notches on the back upright supports posts of these frames support the back spring rail of the seat box portion, allowing the seat stretchers to be uniquely made of plywood or oriented strand board instead of oak. The light weight frames of this invention may be incorporated into both ready-to-assemble furniture and fully assembled upholstered furniture. These light weight, economical, nestable frames may be easily stacked, packed and shipped. Additionally, these frames may be easily assembled, by a furniture manufacturer, a store, a customer, or anyone else, with only eight easy-to-use connectors such as bolts and T-nuts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Richard H. McLarty, Robert A. Medlin, Leslie A. Wade
  • Publication number: 20030151293
    Abstract: This invention relates to four part furniture frames having a seat box portion, a back portion and two arm portions. The unique tapered side edges on the seat box portions of these frames allows the seat box portion to be nested with the separate back portion, thereby forming a substantially flat rectangle. The unique notches on the back upright supports posts of these frames support the back spring rail of the seat box portion, allowing the seat stretchers to be uniquely made of plywood, oriented strand board or plastic instead of them being required to be made of hardwood such as oak. The light weight frames of this invention may be incorporated into both ready-to-assemble furniture and fully assembled upholstered furniture. These light weight, economical, nestable frames may be easily stacked, packed and shipped. Additionally, these frames may be easily assembled, by a furniture manufacturer, a store, a customer, or anyone else, with only eight easy-to-use connectors such as bolts and T-nuts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Richard H. McLarty, Robert A. Medlin, Leslie A. Wade
  • Publication number: 20030151294
    Abstract: An automotive bucket seat with a frame, a back cushion mounted on the frame, a bottom cushion removably mounted on the frame and a set of interchangeable bottom cushions in a range of sizes, alternately mountable on the frame. A tool-less releasable attachment mechanism provides fast but secure interchange of cushions. This provides a bucket seat that properly fits users of different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Irving W. Glater
  • Publication number: 20030151295
    Abstract: The present invention provides a chair having a removable outer cover. The chair has an air permeable bladder which houses compressible filler material. The compressible filler material allows the chair to be selectively compressed between various compressed states. A method for packaging the chair is provided which significantly reduces the weight and size of the chair. The method includes placing the chair in a vacuum chamber and suctioning air from the chair. The vacuum chamber may be partially open or closed during storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Shawn Nelson
  • Publication number: 20030151296
    Abstract: A refuse-hauling vehicle has a dumping bed for inclining containers carried on the bed. The bed pivots on a lateral axis forward of the rear end of the bed, the rear end of the bed moving downward as the forward end of the bed moves upward. A cylindrical roller is removably mounted to and between frame rails near the rear end of the bed, the roller being free to rotate on a lateral axis. The roller is installed by inserting a shaft in each end of the roller, the shafts being connected to mounting plates. Each plate is then attached to a bracket mounted on the frame rails. When installed, a lower portion of the outer surface of the roller is positioned to be the lowest point on the bed when the bed is in an inclined, or dumping, position. The roller contacts a support surface, preventing damage to the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Harold W. O'Daniel
  • Publication number: 20030151297
    Abstract: Apparatus for assembling a liner (25) from a plurality of longitudinal sections of flexible material (161, 162) having longitudinal edges adapted to be joined one to another to form the liner. The apparatus comprises a path means along which the longitudinal sections of flexible material can be conveyed in a laterally reduced condition, an assembly zone at which the longitudinal edges can be joined together to form the liner, and a guide structure (165) about which the flexible material (161, 162) can turn upon exiting from the path means to provide an inner section (171) and an outer section (173) turned back with respect to the inner section. The guide structure (165) presents a guide, surface (167) over which the longitudinal sections (161, 162) of flexible material can pass, the surface (167) being configured to facilitate spreading of each longitudinal section (161, 162) from the laterally reduced condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Neil Deryck Bray Graham
  • Publication number: 20030151298
    Abstract: The invention relates to equipment for drilling a vertical borehole in hard ground, the equipment comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: COMPAGNIE DU SOL
    Inventor: Bernard Flaugere
  • Publication number: 20030151299
    Abstract: A vehicle wheel stud and a vehicle wheel bearing including a wheel stud. The vehicle wheel stud includes a vehicle-wheel-stud body. A first portion of the body has wheel-bearing-engaging first external threads, and a second portion of the body has wheel-nut-engaging second external threads. The wheel bearing includes a rotatable section and a wheel stud. The rotatable section includes a hole having internal threads. A first portion of the wheel stud has first external threads threadably attached to the internal threads of the hole. A second portion of the wheel stud has wheel-nut-engaging second external threads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Gene R. Hawkins, Christopher W. Snavely
  • Publication number: 20030151300
    Abstract: A hub adapter used to modify a bicycle wheel hub to provide for the mounting of a disc brake rotor and/or for the repositioning of the wheel spoke mount flange to accommodate the additional components of a disc brake system. The hub adapter may be fixed to the host non-disc wheel hub by fastening bolts passing through the original spoke mounting holes or by other fastening means. The hub adapter may provide standard mounting holes for a disc brake rotor to be fixed to the hub adapter with fastening bolts. The hub adapter provides alternate spoke mounting holes on an alternate spoke flange, positioned in such a way so as to provide adequate clearance for disc brake components such as the disc brake caliper assembly, or in such a way as to change the length of the spokes and to modify the wheel stiffness. The hub adapter effectively becomes integral to the host wheel hub and critical to the primary function of the wheel hub, that is transferring load from the frame to the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Eric Goss, Daryl D. Musselman
  • Publication number: 20030151301
    Abstract: The present invention describes an electronic circuit arrangement with a motor vehicle control adapted to be activated by a current/voltage supply (6), wherein the motor vehicle control or the current/voltage supply for the motor vehicle control is connected to an activation unit (2, 4) for the independent activation of the motor vehicle control, and the motor vehicle control can be switched on or off by the activation unit (2), and it also describes the use thereof for the control and/or monitoring of electronic or electrohydraulic brake systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Bernhard Giers
  • Publication number: 20030151302
    Abstract: A control system (12) for an automotive vehicle includes a wheel speed sensor (18) generating a rotational speed signal and a controller (14) coupled to the wheel speed sensor. The controller determines a vehicle speed, calculates wheel slip based upon the vehicle speed and the rotational speed, estimates a normal force on the wheel, calculates a modified brake torque signal in response to the wheel slip and the normal force, and actuates the wheel brake in response to the modified brake torque signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Sohel Anwar
  • Publication number: 20030151303
    Abstract: In a vehicle brake control device, it is determined whether a first starting condition, that a master cylinder pressure and a rate of change of the master cylinder pressure are equal to or more than respective first reference values, is satisfied. Furthermore, it is determined whether a second starting condition is satisfied based on a determination as to whether the master cylinder pressure is equal to or more than a second reference value at a time when a predetermined time has elapsed since a time when the first starting condition was satisfied . In a case where the second starting condition is determined as being satisfied, a brake assist control is executed until a termination condition of the brake assist control is satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masahiro Hara, Kouji Yotsuya, Yasuji Mizutani, Tomihiro Wada
  • Publication number: 20030151304
    Abstract: A structure for standardizing at least one kind of part of a roller assembly for a construction vehicle so that the part can be used for a same size of construction vehicles having different structural specifications of a plurality of construction vehicle makers. The at least one kind of part includes at least one of a shell, a shaft, a floating seal, a bushing and a collar. Structural specifications including the configuration and dimension, the kind of steel or material, and the heat treatment specification or the mechanical property for the at least one kind of part are unified as much as possible over the same size of the construction vehicles of a plurality of construction vehicle makers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: TOPY KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Takeno, Isao Yoshida, Makoto Takagi, Go Morishima
  • Publication number: 20030151305
    Abstract: A travel driving apparatus for a track-type earthmoving machine is provided which can reduce abrasion wear of a sprocket and a bushing and which enables easy replacement of worn members. A contact member is detachably mounted to an opposing surface of a track shoe to a sprocket, and a tooth top portion of the sprocket is brought into contact with the contact member, thereby securing a gap between a bushing of a track chain and a tooth bottom portion of the sprocket. The tooth top portion of the sprocket and a surface portion of the contact member have surface portions which are brought into contact with each other at a time when the sprocket rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi Yoshida, Teiji Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20030151306
    Abstract: An input device is proposed in a vehicle, the input device having a plurality of keys, being connected to a processing unit and being arranged in the sun visor of the vehicle. The input of text via the input device is simplified, the input device being available in the vehicle without space being necessary, for example, in the center console.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Markus Weinberger
  • Publication number: 20030151307
    Abstract: A motor vehicle engine is under control of an engine control system (18) that performs an idle shutdown function to shut down the engine via a programmable output (50) of an electronic module of the control system after the engine has been idling for some amount of time. An ignition switch (14) is turned on and off for signaling the engine control system to turn the engine on and off. Relays (30, 40) are connected between the ignition switch and load circuits of the vehicle electrical system and to the programmable output of the module to allow the load circuits to be fed when the ignition switch is on and the programmable output of the module is not signaling an idle shutdown and to disallow feeding when the programmable output of the module is signaling an idle shutdown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Rodney J. Klinger, Greg S. Didier
  • Publication number: 20030151308
    Abstract: Disclosed are diagnostic tools and methods for a power distribution system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Kirk S. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20030151309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and controller for controlling power allocation in an overdemand situation of at least a passenger loading bridge. A requested amount of power and an amount of power available are determined. The amount of power available and less than the amount of power required is then apportioned on a prioritized basis amongst systems of the at least a passenger loading bridge demanding power to result in a load of the at least a passenger loading bridge requiring no more than the power available and to provide sufficient power to account for one of minimum requirements, operational requirements and ideal requirements for each system based on an operational mode of the at least a passenger loading bridge. The amount of power for provision to each system is determined in dependence upon a priority of the system for the operation of the at least a passenger loading bridge in a predetermined mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Neil Hutton
  • Publication number: 20030151310
    Abstract: A power circuit applicable to an information-processing device includes coupling circuits for transforming several different voltages. The coupling power circuit includes a driving unit and a transforming unit. When the information-processing device requires several different voltages of power, the driving unit provides a driving signal to the transforming unit. Then, the transforming unit transforms several different voltages through electromagnetic coupling for power output to the information-processing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: William Yu
  • Publication number: 20030151311
    Abstract: A resonant pulse voltage having a positive polarity is applied by a first resonant circuit and a third resonant circuit to a horizontal deflection coil included in the first resonant circuit, and a resonant pulse voltage having a negative polarity which is opposite to that of resonant pulse voltages applied by the first resonant circuit and the third resonant circuit is applied to only a horizontal deflection coil in the first resonant circuit without being applied to a transistor by a second resonant circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Tomonari Oogami, Takahumi Nagasue
  • Publication number: 20030151312
    Abstract: An industrial control output device is provided which provides electrical isolation between device power and field power. The device includes two isolation devices, one of which is adapted to energize a power switching device, and the other is adapted to de-energize the switching device. The output device thus minimizes or reduces EMI/RFI emissions and provides fast switching times in selectively providing power to a load. In addition, the invention includes a method of providing power to a load in an industrial control system, which allows fast switching of a digital output with minimal or reduced EMI/RFI emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: George D. Maskovyak, Nedyalko V. Ivanov
  • Publication number: 20030151313
    Abstract: A control apparatus has a momentary switch. In response to an operation performed on a momentary switch, a latch circuit (13) switches a latch output signal to be outputted to a microcomputer (11) from “high” to “low” and keeps the latch output signal “low”. A capacitor (C) supplies an electric power to the latch circuit (13) when supply of the electric power is cut off. A reset circuit (15) sends a signal to the latch circuit (13) in response to an input of a high-level latch reset signal from the microcomputer (11) so that the latch circuit (13) switches the latch output signal from “low” to “high”. If the latch output signal is “high” when the microcomputer (11) detects that the switch (SW) is operated, a transistor (Tr) is turned on under the control of the microcomputer (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Mamoru Nakanishi
  • Publication number: 20030151314
    Abstract: A two-phase excitation linear motor is provided, having a compact size and a large thrust force simultaneously. Each of two single coils is formed to have an almost rectangular ring-like shape where two sides opposing to each other function as a pair of effective conductors, and the other opposing two sides function as a pair of connecting conductors for connecting between the effective conductors. The connecting conductors are offset at an almost right angle. The two single coils are integrated such that the one effective conductor of the pair of effective conductors of the one single coil is interposed between the pair of effective conductors of the other single coil while the single coils are being combined such that the offset directions of the connecting conductors of the individual single coils are opposite to each other in a direction perpendicular to a traveling direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Hidehiko Mori, Yasushi Koyanagawa
  • Publication number: 20030151315
    Abstract: Disclosed is an outer rotor type induction motor. The present invention includes a driving shaft, a stator core fixed to a frame and having a plurality of stator slots so that the driving shaft penetrates a center of the stator core, a coil wound on the stator slots so as to form a rotatory magnetic field, a rotor housing installed outside the stator core so as to maintain a predetermined slit with the stator core wherein the driving shaft is coupled through a bottom center of the rotor housing, a rotor conductor coupled with an inner circumference face of the rotor housing so as to generate a torque by the rotatory magnetic field of the coil, and a plurality of upper blades installed at an upper end of the rotor housing so as to leave a predetermined interval therebetween wherein an external air is forcibly sucked in to cool the coil when the rotor housing revolves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Byung Keol Choi, Dong Won Kim, Byoung Wook Min, Hee Tae Lim
  • Publication number: 20030151316
    Abstract: The rotating electrical machine comprises at least one fan (43) provided with blades forming between them ventilation channels (48) which diverge and are suitable for producing a flow of cooling fluid through the machine; the angle of incidence (B) of the blades at the level of the leading edge is between 150° and 175°, while the angle of incidence (A) of the blades at the level of the trailing edge is between 90° and 165° relative to the tangent to a circle (C) generated during the rotation of the blades; the ratio of the mean pitch of the blades (46) to the mean length of the latter being less than 0.975.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Claudiu Vasilescu
  • Publication number: 20030151317
    Abstract: A brushless motor, comprising a rotor having a magnet, a coil for generating a magnetic field for drivingly rotating the rotor, and a power supply terminal for supplying a power to the coil from outside, wherein all electrical connection parts ranging from the power supply terminal to the end of the coil are connected to each other through welded parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Shigeru Yoshida, Kodo Fukuoka, Masafumi Kumoi, Koji Kuyama
  • Publication number: 20030151318
    Abstract: A motor includes a substantially cylinder-shaped motor yoke with an opening at one end, an end plate, and DC power input terminals. The end plate is positioned adjacent to the opening of the motor yoke, and the DC power input terminals are fixed to the end plate. The motor yoke has a grounding flange that protrudes from an outer periphery of the motor yoke adjacent to the opening. A negative terminal of the DC power input terminals has an elastic contact segment. The contact segment is pressed against the grounding flange to ground the motor yoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Takeo Noda, Akihiko Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20030151319
    Abstract: A vehicle, having an engine (20) and a transmission (26), also includes an integrated assembly (24) between the engine (20) and transmission (26) which includes both a torque converter assembly (32) and an integrated starter-generator (ISG) assembly (36). The ISG assembly (36) is mounted between the torque converter assembly (32) and the transmission (26), with an ISG rotor (56) rotationally coupled to an impeller (42) through an assembly having compliance to allow for proper assembly and operation of the integrated assembly (24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Gurinder S. Kahlon, Shawn H. Swales, Daniel Denton
  • Publication number: 20030151320
    Abstract: An oil seal arrangement for an electric motor, especially a bypass blower motor assembly has an oil seal protecting a shaft bearing 16 and sealing the shaft aperture between a motor part and a blower part. The oil seal 19 has two lips 25, 28 contacting the shaft 15 at two spaced locations forming a grease chamber 26 therebetween. The volume of the grease chamber 26 is enlarged by a groove 27 in the shaft 15 between the lips 25, 28 of the oil seal 19.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Kwong Yip Poon, Siu Chun Tam
  • Publication number: 20030151321
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing support between a first structure and a second structure is described. The apparatus includes a first section and a second section. The first section has a first group of at least one magnetic frame member, and is coupled to the first structure. The second section has a second group of at least one magnetic frame member, and is coupled to the second structure. The first and second sections present magnetic force therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Nikon Corporation
    Inventor: Jean-Marc Gery
  • Publication number: 20030151322
    Abstract: A motor mounting platform for use in a small appliance such as a vacuum cleaner. The motor mounting platform includes a platform with a hole extending therethrough, at least one motor support mounted to the platform at least two pair of brush holder guides mounted directly on the platform and at least two brush holders constructed of electrically non-conductive material, removably engaged to the platform within the brush holder guides. A method for manufacturing a commutator brush assembly having a commutating brush within a commutator brush holder involving the steps of providing a commutator brush holder having an opening between a first end and a second end in which the opening receives a commutator brush and a top side having a first slot therealong in communication with the opening and positioning a lead wire for connecting to the commutator brush through the first slot is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Jesus Fernandez-Grandizo Martinez
  • Publication number: 20030151323
    Abstract: A permanent magnet motor comprises a frame and a plurality of energizable coils mounted on the frame and are substantially equally spaced from one another. A starting coil is mounted on the frame. A wheel is rotatably mounted on the frame. Carried on the wheel are a plurality of permanent magnets, which are substantially equally spaced form one another. The axes of the energizable coils are disposed substantially at right angles to the axes of the permanent magnets. The permanent magnets cooperate with the energizable coils, so that upon energization of the starting coil, the wheel will begin to rotate in a first direction and upon energization of the energizable coils the wheel will continue to rotate in said first direction. The energizable coils are generally cylindrical and the outer surface of each permanent magnet has a recess complementary to the outer surface of the energizable coil so that the permanent magnet and pass closely to the energizable coil during rotation of the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Jeremiah L. Grimm
  • Publication number: 20030151324
    Abstract: The rotor (7) of an electric motor is provided, on its surface and/or in its interior, with recesses (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19), which are placed and dimensioned such that they do not interrupt lines of the magnetic flux that are oriented radially to the surface of the rotor (7) and form a short circuit via the rotor (7). These recesses reduce the thermal capacity of the rotor (7) to such an extent that a layer of a magnetic material that forms a plurality of permanent magnets (8, 9, 10, 11) can be sprayed onto the surface of the rotor (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Volker Bosch
  • Publication number: 20030151325
    Abstract: A stator for a rotating electrical machine, such as a motor or generator, is wound with stator coils having non-slot-insertion segments that include a twisted segment that is twisted a predetermined number of degrees. The twisted segment is additionally bent at a predetermined angle relative to a reference plane. This combination of twist and bend reduces the likelihood of damage to the insulating coating on the stator coils, and increases the clearance between adjacent coils as compared to other stator designs. As a result, electrical interference between adjacent coils is minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Rajinder S. Bharaj, Gerald Rosul, Gregor McDowall
  • Publication number: 20030151326
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved stator for an axial flux electrical machine in which the stator discs which contain the windings of the stator are spaced apart by spot spacers to provide improved quantity and control of the cooling fluids passing though the stator. The present invention further provides improved control of the flow of cooling fluids through the stator by controlling the points at which the cooling fluid enters and exits the space between the stator discs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Ahsan Aminul, Keith Robert Pullen, Ross Waring
  • Publication number: 20030151327
    Abstract: A process for forming the stack of metallic laminations for the stator of an electric motor and the stack of metallic laminations, from a plurality of overlapped metallic laminations (11), which are annular, mutually concentric and each provided with a plurality of orifices (14) axially aligned with respective orifices of the other metallic laminations (11), in order to define axial housings (15) along the height of the lamination stack (10), said process comprising the steps of: a—molding, in each axial housing (15), a respective insert (20) in a non-conductive material, occupying the whole volume of said axial housing (15); and b—hardening each insert (20) molded inside the respective axial housing (15), in order to lock said metallic laminations (10) against rotational and mutually relative displacements parallel and transversal in relation to the longitudinal axis of the lamination stack (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Rivio Arturo Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20030151328
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holders are disclosed. A brush holder including an over-center locking device is disclosed. Also illustrated are methods and devices for maintaining brush pressure against a moving conductive surface using a spring without a back plate. Methods and devices for routing current from a brush to an output location without conducting through a brush box are shown. A system for ready removal and replacement of brushes, contacts and springs is disclosed. Also included are mechanisms and methods for preventing a brush from falling downward or out during removal of the brush. Methods and devices for cutting off current flow without creating arcing or shorting between a brush and collector ring or other moving conductive surface are presented as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • Publication number: 20030151329
    Abstract: A surface acoustic wave device has a high electromechanical coefficient and reflection coefficient, and also has an improved frequency-temperature characteristic that is achieved by forming a SiO2 film on an IDT so as to prevent cracking from occurring on a surface of the SiO2 film so that desired properties can be reliably obtained. The surface acoustic wave device includes at least one IDT, which is composed of a metal or an alloy having a density higher than that of Al and is formed on a 25° to 55° rotation-Y plate X propagation LiTaO3 substrate, and a SiO2 film disposed on the LiTaO3 substrate so as to cover the at least one IDT for improving the frequency-temperature characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Michio Kadota, Takeshi Nakao, Masakazu Mimura
  • Publication number: 20030151330
    Abstract: A method for producing an energy trap piezoelectric resonator which operates in a thickness longitudinal vibration mode and which includes a piezoelectric member and first and second vibrating electrodes disposed on respective major surfaces of the piezoelectric member, involves the use of a piezoelectric material having an R value and an A value which are selected such that Qe=C/(R×A), where R and A are the average pore size in micrometers and the porosity in percent of the piezoelectric member, respectively. Here, Qe is a value at a frequency to be used and C is a constant that is determined by the piezoelectric material of the piezoelectric member. An energy trap, thickness longitudinal piezoelectric resonator produced by this method has a sufficiently high response to a vibration mode to be used, without any limitation on the type of piezoelectric material and size of the piezoelectric member and the frequency to be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryuhei Yoshida, Kenichi Sakai
  • Publication number: 20030151331
    Abstract: A piezoelectric material includes a polycrystalline piezoelectric compound having a component composition defined as Sr2-xCaxNaNb5O15, where x=0.05 to 0.35, and at least one rare earth oxide compound selected from the group consisting of Y2O3, La2O3, Dy2O3, Nd2O3, Yb2O3, Sm2O3, Er2O3, Gd2O3 and Pr6O11 to be added to the piezoelectric compound by 0.5 to 3.0 wt %. Moreover, a method of manufacturing the piezoelectric material includes blending ceramic materials, synthesizing, milling, pressing and sintering processes. In the synthesizing process, calcining is conducted at a temperature in a range from 1,050° C. to 1,150° C. for 2 to 12 hours in the atmosphere. And the sintering process includes first firing at temperature in a range from 1,180° C. to 1,270° C. for 4 to 8 hours in the atmosphere, and second firing at a temperature in a range from 1,370° C. to 1,400° C. for 10 to 75 hours in the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshio Akimune, Fumio Munakata, Mikiya Shinohara
  • Publication number: 20030151332
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a base (10), a hood (20), a pair of first locating plates (50), a pair of second locating plates (70), a pair of positioning plates (60), and a pair of connecting mechanisms (40) pivotably connecting the hood to the base. Each connecting mechanism has a first lever (44), a second lever (46), and a horizontal lever (42). One end of each first lever pivotably connects with the corresponding first locating plate. One end of each second lever pivotably and slidably connects in a slot (72) defined in the corresponding second locating plate. Each horizontal lever pivotably connects with the corresponding positioning plate and respective opposite ends of the first and second levers. The positioning plates are secured to opposite sides of the hood. The locking plates are secured to opposite sides of the base. Two locking devices (30) are secured to opposite sides of the hood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Yun-Lung Chen
  • Publication number: 20030151333
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a base (10), and a hood (20) pivotably attached to the base. The base includes a bottom wall (12), and a pair of side walls (14) extending from the bottom wall. A pair of posts (120) extends upwardly from front corners of the bottom wall. Each post defines a guiding groove (124) therein. The hood includes a top cover (22), a pair of side panels (24) extending from the top cover, and a pair of pivot mechanisms (28). Each pivot mechanism includes a pivot pin (286) movably received in the guiding groove of the corresponding post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Yun-Lung Chen
  • Publication number: 20030151334
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a base (10), a hood (30), a pair of locating plates (50), a pair of positioning plates (60), and a pair of connecting mechanisms (70). The hood includes a top cover (32), and a bezel (38) perpendicularly attached to an end of the top cover. The locating plates are secured to opposite sides of the base. The positioning plates are secured to opposite sides of the hood near the bezel. The connecting mechanisms are disposed between the base and the hood, and pivotably connected with the locating plates and the positioning plates. The hood is thereby pivotably secured to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Jung-Chi Chen, Yun-Lung Chen
  • Publication number: 20030151335
    Abstract: A bottle rack configured to be at least partially recessed in a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: John F. Conroy
  • Publication number: 20030151336
    Abstract: A computer system is integrated into an item of household furniture so that the computer is readily available for use wherever the furniture is placed, but is concealed within the furniture when it is not in use. The furniture comprises generally conventional cabinetry having the outward appearance of a conventional furniture piece and can be readily incorporated into the interior design of the home. The aesthetics of the room will not be unsatisfactorily impacted by the presence of the computer, thereby facilitating the convenient use of the computer by the occupants of the home. The household furniture can be an entertainment center, a table or upholstered seating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Peter C. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20030151337
    Abstract: A switchgear cabinet includes a plurality of securing apparatuses that are mounted on a vertical flange of the switchgear cabinet, with the securing apparatuses each being formed with a locking hole that is engageable by a pin of a locking mechanism on a door member. Each securing apparatus includes an anchor plate connected with a first bracket and a second bracket, with the first and second brackets being mounted on the flange of the switchgear cabinet. The locking hole is formed in the anchor plate, and the anchor plate is substantially planar and free of bends. The anchor plate further is generally U-shaped and is configured to extend generally around at least a portion of the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Brad R. Leccia, Mary Beth Hill
  • Publication number: 20030151338
    Abstract: A combinational drawer has a rectangular base frame, a first rectangular side frame disposed on the rectangular base frame, a second rectangular side frame disposed on the rectangular base frame, a first rectangular lateral frame disposed on the rectangular base frame, a second rectangular lateral frame disposed on the rectangular base frame, a first U-shaped rod connected to the first rectangular side frame and the second rectangular side frame, and a second U-shaped rod connected to the first rectangular side frame and the second rectangular side frame. A connection fastener has an L-shaped end inserted in the first rectangular lateral frame, a distal end inserted in the rectangular base frame, and a column inserted in the first rectangular side frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Chi-Chuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20030151339
    Abstract: A refrigeration unit with improved storage and accessibility features has a thermally insulated cabinet and door defining a storage space with a plurality of support elements. The support elements include easily removable door shelves and horizontal cabinet shelves that can be removed or repositioned without the door being fully opened due to dished regions adjacent the shelf supports that allow the shelves to be pivoted and removed rather than slid straight out of the cabinet. Indicia on one of the shelves follows the contour of one of the door shelves to indicate approximately the shelf space occupied by an adjacent door shelf and thus where items can be set without interfering with the closure of the door. The refrigeration unit also includes a cam assembly at the lower door hinge which biases the door closed when open approximately 35 degrees or less. The refrigeration unit also includes features for attaching an overlay panel to the door easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: William A. Reed, Thomas W. Rand, Dean G. Byczynski, Joseph E. Braun, Andrew J. Doberstein, Lawrence D. Moye, Jack L. Vaughn, Jeffrey A. Ziminski
  • Publication number: 20030151340
    Abstract: A system for limiting outward movement of a slide-out shelf includes a plurality of side supports configured to support the shelf, a positive stop extending along each of the side supports, and a plurality of support members configured to rigidly connect the side supports and contact at least a portion of the shelf thereby blocking forward movement of the shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Rakesh Mathur, Carl Tobert Whitaker