Patents Issued in November 4, 2004
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Publication number: 20040216256Abstract: Disclosed is an extension device for use on a hand-held water wiping apparatus. The extension handle allows for ease of attachment to the apparatus by use of a semi-circular configuration that includes cutouts that allow the device to be walked onto the handle of the hand-held water wiping apparatus by accommodation of the handle protuberances. By use of the cutouts, no modification is necessary to the handle of the handheld water wiping apparatus, and the locking protuberances are maintained to prevent accidental disengagement of the extension device during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: George Varga
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Publication number: 20040216257Abstract: Windshield wiper apparatus, in particular for a motor vehicle, with a drive motor and at least one gear that drives at least one wiper arm, whereby the at least one gear is equipped with at least one device to inhibit the at least one gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Thomas Weigold, Jan Dietrich, Armin Stubner, Claus Fleischer, Oralando Gabriel De Dias, Johannes Moosman, Hartmut Krueger
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Publication number: 20040216258Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper system with a wiper drive (1), which is comprised of a wiper motor (2) and a gear (3). A wiper arm shaft (14) for a wiper arm (19) can be driven via the output shaft (5) of the gear (3). Linking points (31, 32, 33) for accommodating the wiper drive (1) on a surface (24, 40) are arranged in the housing area (7) of the wiper drive (1). The linking points (31, 32, 33) of the wiper drive (1) each feature a decoupling element (41, 42, 43), in which fastening elements (55) to mount the wiper drive (1) either on a vehicle body (24) or on a screw-down surface (40) are accommodated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Johannes Moosmann, Claus Fleischer, Norbert Wegner, Thomas Weigold, Joachim Zimmer
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Publication number: 20040216259Abstract: A novel system, surgical method, and tools for performing a total ankle replacement are described. The total ankle replacement system includes the calcaneus in fixation of a lower prosthesis body, thereby significantly increasing the amount of bone available for fixation of the lower prosthesis body and allowing the lower prosthesis body to be anchored with screws. The total ankle replacement system further includes a long tibial stem which can also be anchored into the tibia The novel surgical arthroscopic method allows introduction of ankle prostheses into the ankle joint through an exposure in the tibial tubercle. Various novel surgical instruments, such as a telescoping articulating reamer and a talo-calcaneal jig, which facilitate the novel surgical method, are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: VALEO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Richard L. Ponziani
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Publication number: 20040216260Abstract: A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be place in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes opposing longitudinal grooves on its longitudinal sides, in which grooves space-apart longitudinal strips of the carrier element are disposed, wherein neighboring ends of said longitudinal strips are interconnected by a respective connecting piece, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating wiper arm, whrein said oscillating arm is pivotally connected to said connecting device about a pivot axis near one end, a special feature of which is that the end of the oscillating wiper arm includes two at lest substantially cylindrical protrusions, which form bearing surfaces, at the location of the pivot axis, which protrusions extend in lateral direction with respect to the oscillating wiper arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Sophie Genet, Pierre Henin, Fernaud Thibaut
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Publication number: 20040216261Abstract: A fastening part for a wiper arm of a vehicle wiper is disclosed, which can be driven for the pivoting motion and which has a receptacle for the articulated connection of the wiper arm (11). For the sake of economical production of a lightweight fastening part of adequate rigidity, the fastening part is embodied as a sheet-metal part (17), with a substantially flat back (171) located in the pivoting plane and two side cheeks (172, 173), protruding approximately at right angles from the back, and a transverse reinforcement (21), which braces the upper edges (172a, 173a), remote from the back, of the side cheeks (172, 173) against one another is disposed in the transition region from the side cheeks (172, 173) to the ears (18, 19), in which the articulated connection of the wiper arm (11) to the fastening part is made (FIG. 2).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Jean-Marc Ritt
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Publication number: 20040216262Abstract: There is provided a portable air blowing working machine capable of obviating frequent operation for the maintenance of air cleaner and hence capable of improving working efficiency. This working machine includes an internal combustion engine having the air cleaner disposed in the air-intake system thereof, and an air blower to be rotationally driven by the engine; which is characterized in that the air cleaner is provided with a suction port for inhaling external air, with a filter member for cleaning air inhaled from the suction port to thereby permit the cleaned air to be introduced into the engine, and with a discharge port for enabling part of the air inhaled from the suction port to be discharged out of the air cleaner without permitting part of the air to pass through the filter member; and that an air flow directed to flow from the suction port to the discharge port is permitted to generate inside the air cleaner by making use of suction force of the air blower.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: Kioritz CorporationInventors: Toshio Taomo, Tadashi Kamoshita, Hiroaki Koga, Giichi Iida
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Publication number: 20040216263Abstract: A multi-use vacuum cleaner capable of use as an upright vacuum or as a detachable vacuum module further comprising a cyclonic dirt separator has a detachable vacuum module selectively mounted to the base and support member of an upright vacuum cleaner. The vacuum module includes the vacuum motor, motor driven fan, cyclonic dirt separator and hose. The vacuum cleaner may be operated as an upright vacuum, or alternatively, the module can be separated from the base assembly and may be used independently of and at a great distance from the base assembly for a wide variety of cleaning purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.Inventors: Michael F. Best, Douglas J. Medema, David E. McDowell
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Publication number: 20040216264Abstract: A hand-held portable vacuum having a filter indicator that is coupled to an outlet housing and in fluid communication with a portion of the outlet housing between a fan inlet and an intake. The filter indicator includes a pressure differential indicator that is configured to indicate a pressure differential between air in the portion of the outlet housing and atmospheric air pressure. The filter indicator is employed to indicate to the user of the hand-held vacuum that replacement and/or cleaning of the filter is required. The vacuum may also be used in a blower mode with a set of inflator nozzles to permit a user to inflate an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: David M. Shaver, Jacob R. Prosper, Murray D. Hunter, Carolyn Martin, Patrick W. Mooney, Olga Makeev
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Publication number: 20040216265Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle assembly including a housing and a cooperating hood defining an agitator cavity. First and second agitators are carried by the nozzle assembly in the agitator cavity. A canister assembly is connected to the nozzle assembly. The apparatus also includes a suction generator and a dirt collector. The apparatus is characterized by the hood which includes a wall and a baffle. A first section of the wall and the baffle define a first channel that receives the first agitator. A second section of the wall and the baffle define a second channel that receives the second agitator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Dale M. Peacock, Jason D. Bowden
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Publication number: 20040216266Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a suction motor and fan assembly in a main airflow conduit extending between the dirty air inlet, typically in a surface cleaning head, and a filtration member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Wayne Conrad
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Publication number: 20040216267Abstract: A vacuum cleaner nozzle for floors and carpets having a housing comprised of an upper part and a slide sole, a pivotable rocker located in the housing on a rear segment in working direction and an actuating lever to operate the rocker. Strip-shaped gasket elements are attached to the rocker, which are arranged in working direction in front of and behind a suction port formed into the slide sole and can be retracted and moved out of openings on the lower side of the housing with a pivoting movement of the rocker.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Dieter Kaffenberger, Thomas Lind
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Publication number: 20040216268Abstract: A vacuum cleaner nozzle has a housing with a plastic upper part, a slide sole and a gasket base pivotably arranged around an axis in the upper part of the housing. There is at least one strip-shaped gasket element that can be retracted and moved out with an adjusting movement of the gasket base at the lower side of the nozzle. The slide sole is fastened to the upper part of the housing with slip joints between pivot-shaped projections on the upper part and counter-elements formed on the slide sole. The gasket base is guided on at least one of the pivots formed by slip joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Dieter Kaffenberger, Thomas Lind
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Publication number: 20040216269Abstract: A debris blower apparatus for entrances to garages and working and living spaces comprises a blower assembly connected to an elongated nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly mounts to the floor or doorsill of the protected space and comprises a plurality of nozzles along the length of the nozzle assembly. The nozzles are positioned to direct air outward and upward from the entrance dislodge leaves, dirt and debris from a person or vehicle entering the space. The blower assembly is activated by opening the door or, alternatively, by manual operation of a switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Michael D. Slawinski
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Publication number: 20040216270Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing element, having a length compensating mechanism, which is used for fixing rod-like components of a furniture. The fixing element has a base part, that is fixed to a wall of the furniture, and an intermediate part with a shaft and a head. When mounted, the intermediate part connects the base part to the rod-like component. The intermediate part has a thread on the shaft, which can be screwed in a bore having an inner thread, which is located in the rod-like component. The head of the intermediate part also has a stop area which is in contact with the base part when it is mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Hubert Elmer
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Publication number: 20040216271Abstract: A hinge/building system can be easily assembled/disassembled to create numerous layouts of interlocking and pivoting walls/accessories for use as children toys, commercial purposes (e.g., office cubicles, display units, model making), and residential purposes (e.g., changing rooms, shelters, shelves, storage devices). The system includes a plurality of panels connected with at least two clips and a rod. The clips include a cavity (sized to accept the rod) and at least two arms defining a channel sized to accept the edge of a panel. The clips and panels each include an engagement device such as a groove and tab. Clips can be repositioned on a panel edge to accommodate the clips on any other panel edge when assembled with the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Robert E. Schott
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Publication number: 20040216272Abstract: This invention relates to a hinge assembly comprising a frame plate for engagement to a furniture frame member comprising means for engaging a spring assembly, an intermediate plate comprising means for rotatably engaging the intermediate plate with a pin, and two side members, a spring assembly for releasably engaging the intermediate plate to the frame plate, and, a base plate comprising two side members each having at least one aperture therein, and a pin. The pin extends through the apertures on the side members of the base plate and the means for rotatably engaging the intermediate plate with a pin provide a slideable engagement between the base plate and the intermediate plate, and the spring assembly provides a releasable engagement between the frame plate and the intermediate plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Todd Booker, Georg Domenig
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Publication number: 20040216273Abstract: A hinge device of an information terminal, wherein the information terminal comprises a main body, a sub-body to be opened away from or closed to the main body while rotating about a hinge axis extending in one direction of the main body, and the hinge device for rotatably coupling the main body to the sub body. The hinge device comprises a driving part generating a driving force for rotating the sub body, and a clutch part for rotating the sub-body by the driving force of the driving part. When the sub-body rotates by external force, the clutch part prevents rotating force of the sub-body from being transmitted to the driving part. Such a hinge device configured as stated above allows the user to automatically open and close the sub-body of the information terminal by virtue of a driving motor provided therein, as well as to manually open and close it. Further, the user can freely adjust an opening angle of the sub-body to various angles, resulting in improvement in convenience of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Sung-Ill Kang, Jong-Gun Bae, Young-Chun Kim
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Publication number: 20040216274Abstract: A releasable hinge clamp can provide multiple functions including clamping a first releasable member adjacent a second member, holding the releasable member in a secondary position away from the second member such that generally unobstructed access to the second member is enabled, and enabling full separation of the adjacently held members. The releasable hinge clamp can have a first end rotatably attachable to the first member, a second end releasably attachable to the second member, such as by slidably capturing a cooperating portion of the second member in a slot in the second end which defines a plurality of positions whereat said second member is clamped against the first member, held at the secondary position, or positioned to be separated from the first member via an opening provided in the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Charles E. Morgan, Eric V. Pitchford
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Publication number: 20040216275Abstract: According to the present invention, a hinge device which may be mounted with one action without fixing and mounting the hinge device with any other discrete part and is superior in mounting work, in which a cam portion 4 is provided within a mounting case body 3 in a rotation preventing manner, the cam portion 4 is provided slidably movably within the mounting case body 4 against an engagement biasing spring 5 provided within the mounting case body 3, a cam engagement portion 6 for engaging with the cam portion 4 by the engagement biasing spring 5 is provided in confrontation with the cam portion 4, the cam engagement portion 4 or a mounting portion provided in the cam engagement portion 6 is provided projectingly on one side of the mounting case body 3, the mounting case body 3 is provided in a fixed condition to the first member 1, the cam engagement portion 6 or the mounting portion provided in the cam engagement portion 6 is provided in a fixed condition to the second member 2, when the second member 2 isType: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Yoshitaka Hayashi
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Publication number: 20040216276Abstract: A hinge assembly for securing a folding fabric top of an automotive vehicle between an open and closed position includes a front pivot bracket pivotally connected to a rear pivot bracket for pivotal movement between the closed position wherein the brackets are aligned axially and the open position wherein the brackets are overlapping. A first locking tab extends from each of said front and rear pivot brackets for releasably interlocking and retaining the brackets in the axially aligned closed position. A second locking tab extends from each of the front and rear pivot brackets for releasably interlocking and retaining the brackets in the overlapping open position. The front and rear pivot brackets support respective front and rear support frames supporting and attaching a folding fabric top to the automotive vehicle for pivotal movement between the open and closed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Jack V Henderson, Joel Dawson, Ken Wardell, Charles Turney, Gregory a Brower
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Publication number: 20040216277Abstract: A locking hinge apparatus includes first and second hinge members coupled together for rotation about an axis, a lock movable between a locking position in which the first and second hinge members are prevented from rotating about the axis and a releasing position in which the first and second hinge members are permitted to rotate about the axis, and a knob rotatable about the axis and movable along the axis. The lock moves from the locking position to the releasing position in response to movement of the knob axially toward the first and second hinge members and then rotation of the knob about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Jeffrey Beaver
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Publication number: 20040216278Abstract: Process for the mechanical transformation of a thread (F) of vegetable, animal or artificial or synthetic origin, characterized in that it includes abrading the thread (F) when the latter is supported in the air between two supports (55, 56).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Pierluigi Marrani, Solitario Nesti, Marcello Barni, Maurizio Poggiali
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Publication number: 20040216279Abstract: Automatic modification of volumetric air flow in an apparatus for pneumatically feeding a spinning preparation machine, by means of fibre-flock charging shafts, located upstream of individual spinning preparation machines and connected to a pneumatic fibre-transporting line, the transporting line connected by way of a fibre material feed fan to the fibre-processing machine upstream.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: Trutzschler GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Robert Tobben
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Publication number: 20040216280Abstract: A method for making metal oxide agglomerates includes the steps of: preparing a mixed material by adding water and an acidic substance to metal refinery waste including metal oxide which is the main component, a carbonaceous substance in an amount sufficient for reducing the metal oxide, and 0.7 percent by mass or more of an alkali metal on a dry basis; and agglomerating the mixed material to form green agglomerates. The green agglomerates are then dried with a dryer to obtain dry metal oxide agglomerates exhibiting a high strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2002Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)Inventors: Masahiko Tetsumoto, Takeshi Sugiyama
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Publication number: 20040216281Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable police restraints (hand cuffs), of both the single loop variety and the double loop variety. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for coiling such cuffs, which are normally carried in their open configuration, or in a partially closed loop, into a small, easy to carry, and easy to use, coiled cuff form. Other embodiments of the present invention are the coiled disposable cuffs themselves, both in the single loop form and the double loop form.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Paul D. Starrett
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Publication number: 20040216282Abstract: A retainer including a pin adapted for attachment to a mounting member for supporting a stack of sheets having one or more openings; the pin having a shank portion for insertion into the one opening, an outer end portion defining a pair of parallel bores with transversely spaced apart axes, and an inner end portion attachable to the support member; and a spring clamp having a pair of leg portions with outer end portions joined by a yoke portion and inner ends each joined to a journal portion received by a different one of the bores and retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Richard Eckhardt
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Publication number: 20040216283Abstract: A clip for securing sheet material comprising a base; a cam member operably connected to said base for displaceable movement between; an open position for insertion of said sheet material between said base and said cam member; a closed position for gripping said sheet material between said base and said cam.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Terry Cassaday
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Publication number: 20040216284Abstract: Clamps for sealing lap joints are disclosed. The clamps include bands each having a main body and bolts mounting flanges located at opposite ends of the main body. Sealing bars are mounted between the bolt mounting flanges of the bands. The sealing bars includes pockets for receiving portions of the mounting flanges. The pockets are defined by sealing legs and reaction legs of the sealing bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: John I. Belisle, Wayne M. Wagner
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Publication number: 20040216285Abstract: In a Y bar for forming coupling elements, an opening angle of a pair of right and left leg parts is narrower than that of the ordinary ones. Plural bent portions, which are bent inward, are formed successively in an extending direction of the leg parts in a range from a crotch part toward pawl parts at front ends of the leg parts. The gap between the pawl parts are narrowed gradually from proximal ends to front ends thereof. Bulging portions are provided on outer side surfaces of the crotch part. Thus, the stabilization of the posture of a metallic coupling element, which is obtained by cutting the Y bar, at the time of mounting, strength of the coupling element and stabilization of the mounting posture of the coupling element to the fastener tape can be improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: YKK CorporationInventors: Toshio Aoki, Kunio Miyazaki, Manami Oono
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Publication number: 20040216286Abstract: A clamp formed from a single block of resilient material, and preferably from nylon. A living hinge is formed that couples upper and lower jaws of the clamp. First and second arms extend rearwardly from the upper and lower jaws, respectively. A pivotally mounted camming member secured to one of the arms can be manually moved by a user from a first position, wherein it holds the jaws in tight, clamping engagement with an assembly position therebetween, to a second position in which the jaws can be opened. The clamp requires only a minimal degree of user effort during use, therefore making it particularly ideally suited for applications where a large plurality of the clamps must be used and repeatedly applied, then taken off from, one or more workpieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Robert D. Dixon
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Publication number: 20040216287Abstract: A continuous method for producing composite elastic yarns at speeds up to 700 m/min by (a) stretching (drafting) an elastomeric yarn (e.g., spandex) by 2.0× (100%) to 10.5× (950%) while heating (max. heating temperature 220° C.) in a single or double stage draft, (b) air-jet entangling with a relatively inelastic yarn component to create a composite elastic yarn, and then (c) in-line heat-treating (max. heating temperature 240° C.) the composite elastic yarn. The initial draft stage(s) may also be carried out at ambient temperature. The resulting composite elastic yarn has improved stitch clarity, particularly suited for hosiery, and its properties can be tailored to provide fabric properties for knit and woven fabrics hitherto not possible with standard spandex yarns.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Willem Bakker, Bernd Pulvermacher, Michel Verdan, Nicolas Philippe Berthoud
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Publication number: 20040216288Abstract: The present invention provides a piezo-electric/electrostrictive device including a pair of thin plate sections in an opposed relation to each other, a fixing section for supporting the thin plate sections, and at least one pair of piezo-electric/electrostrictive elements are provided to the pair of thin plate sections. The thin plate sections include movable sections having end surfaces in an opposed relation. Recesses between the thin plate sections are filled with a filler are formed at the boundaries between the thin plate sections, and the fixing section and the movable sections. As a result, the impact resistance of the device is enhanced. The present invention also relates to a method for producing such a device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: NGK Insulators, Ltd.Inventors: Yukihisa Takeuchi, Kazuyoshi Shibata, Koji Ikeda
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Publication number: 20040216289Abstract: A piezoelectric/electrostrictive device includes a base having a pair of right and left movable parts and a fixing part disposed at one end thereof, and piezoelectric/electrostrictive elements disposed on the sides of the movable parts of the base. Accordingly, the piezoelectric/electrostrictive device is fabricated to have a construction with fewer components. The piezoelectric/electrostrictive device having a construction with fewer components is provided by adopting a base having an integral structure formed by bending an original plate stamped into a shape that delineates a plane development of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: NGK Insulators, Ltd.Inventors: Koji Ikeda, Kazuyoshi Shibata
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Publication number: 20040216290Abstract: A driving mechanism for operating a shaping die to join stacked plates by a deep-drawing and swaging operation is implemented as an electric drive, such as a linear motor or a rotary motor, which is operatively connected to the shaping die.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Wolfgang Schneider, Uwe Schuller
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Publication number: 20040216291Abstract: This is a device used for removing a hinge pin from its hinge assembly safely, quickly, and easily, using lever action instead of the traditional hammering or banging. This device is placed over the top of the door hinge, where it rests by grabbing the head of the hinge pin. It has a handle that is attached to a gear wheel, which rotates on a shaft, when the handle is moved up and down. It has an L shaped arm that has a thin rod attached to its lower part. The L shaped arm has teeth on its backside, which interlocks with the gear wheel. When the handle is pulled down, the gear wheel rotates and raises the L shaped arm. This raises the thin rod that is attached to the L shaped arm, which in turn pushes up against the bottom of the hinge pin, thus raising the hinge pin up and out of the door hinge assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Edward Abrahamson
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Publication number: 20040216292Abstract: A tool for installing blind threaded inserts utilizes an expanding mandrel to engage the threads of the insert being installed. The expanding mandrel is an externally threaded assembly having a plurality of movable segments separated by axially-extending radial slots. The slot width is chosen such that when the mandrel is in a collapsed state the external diameter of the mandrel will pass through the minor diameter of the insert's internal thread. The segments are movable radially between a collapsed state, the condition of the mandrel segments when they are in their inward most position of minimum diameter, and an expanded state, when the mandrel segments are moved outwardly to their position of maximum diameter. The mandrel of the invention also extends and retracts axially to compress and thereby install the deformable insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Roger B. Patton
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Publication number: 20040216293Abstract: A method and apparatus for repairing an automobile wheel is provided. The apparatus includes a rotatable center shaft assembly. An anchor anchors a wheel to the center shaft assembly. The center shaft assembly being rotatable so that anchoring the wheel rotates the wheel with the anchor. A centering device is disposed about the center shaft assembly between the center shaft assembly and the wheel for centering the wheel about the center shaft assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Thomas Merrifield
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Publication number: 20040216294Abstract: A method and apparatus for repairing an automobile wheel is provided. The apparatus includes a rotatable center shaft assembly. An anchor anchors a wheel to the center shaft assembly. The center shaft assembly being rotatable so that anchoring the wheel rotates the wheel with the anchor. A centering device is disposed about the center shaft assembly between the center shaft assembly and the wheel for centering the wheel about the center shaft assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Thomas Merrifield
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Publication number: 20040216295Abstract: This invention relates generally to a method for repairing a casting, and more specifically to a method of repairing a casting by pouring melted filler material into a damaged portion of the original casting. Damaged cast metal components, such as a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine are repaired by preheating the component to a first preheat temperature. The damaged area of the casting is then heated to a higher temperature using a torch and melted filler material is poured into the casting. The torch is used to maintain the temperature of the melted material for thirty seconds to two minutes. The temperature of the filler material is then cooled using compressed air.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Michael D. Bridges, Leonid Chuzhoy, Christopher A. Kinney, Jose F. Leon Torres, Stephen E. Post, Robert E. Sharp
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Publication number: 20040216296Abstract: A method for assembling a clutch system on a drivetrain is proposed in which the clutch system is mounted on the transmission and in which the transmission is then connected to the engine block.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KGInventor: Gerd Ahnert
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Publication number: 20040216297Abstract: The invention relates to a method to make a perforating gun for use in oil and natural gas wells comprising the steps of: obtaining a length of a first tube; cutting scallop holes into the first tube forming an outer layer; placing the outer layer in a holder; cutting a second tube to the approximate length of the outer layer; pulling the second tube into the outer layer forming a laminate structure having a first and second end; repeating the process for a desired number of layers in the laminate structure; machining internal structures into the laminate structure; inserting the loading tube into the laminate structure; and forming thread protectors in the first end and the second end of the laminate structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Edward Cannoy Kash
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Publication number: 20040216298Abstract: A method of forming a slip joint includes providing a forming mandrel having a plurality of axially extending external splines, placing an inner tube circumferentially about the mandrel, and applying radially inward pressure on the inner tube to deform the inner tube and cause it to conform to the shape of the mandrel. The deformation step forms splines on the outer surface of the inner tube. A circumferential seal is then applied around the inner tube, and an outer tube is placed around the inner tube and the seal. Radially inward pressure is applied on the outer tube to deform the outer tube and cause it to conform to the shape of the inner tube, and thereby forming splines on the inner surface of the outer tube. The splines on the outer surface of the inner tube and the splines on the inner surface of the outer tube are configured to cooperate together to form a slip joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Daniel W. Gibson
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Publication number: 20040216299Abstract: A structure of mounting a weight in a forklift truck which has a frame and the weight that is to be connected and fixed to the frame by a bolt and a nut includes a first hole, a second hole, a first fitting part and a second fitting part. The first hole is formed through the frame. The second hole is formed through the weight in such a manner that the first hole and the second hole correspond to each other. The first fitting part is formed on the frame. The second fitting part is formed on the weight in such a manner that the first fitting part and the second fitting part fit to each other and that the first hole and the second hole are aligned with each other when the frame and the weight are combined together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Hiroshi Kobayashi, Shuo Uematsu, Takahito Miyake, Tomomichi Miura
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Publication number: 20040216300Abstract: A method for casting and rolling preliminary sections, especially H-sections, and a device for the support, guidance and deformation of a metal strand, especially a steel cast strand (1), in a continuous casting installation for preliminary sections with soft reduction (9), wherein roll carriers (2) are arranged below the continuous casting mold opposite each other on each side of the cast strand (1a, 1b), the rolls of said carriers being in transport and/or deformation connection with said cast strand, and wherein to avoid segregation and porosity, the preliminary section is precast in the continuous casting mould with a bulge (6a) on the flanges (7) on the surface (6b) of the web of said preliminary section, and the bulges (6a) of the flange (7) and the web of the preliminary section (6) are rolled flat in the soft reduction area (9) in such a way that the outer surfaces of the flange (7a) and the web surfaces of the preliminary section (6b) are largely plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Adolf Zajber, Thomas Fest
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Publication number: 20040216301Abstract: A method for metallurgically bonding a stator bar to a coupling to reduce the incidence of leak paths resulting from corrosion. The stator bar comprises strands through which a liquid coolant can flow. Adjacent ends of the strands are received in an interior cavity of the coupling through an opening in the coupling. A joining material is provided on a first portion of the stator bar within the coupling opening and adjacent the ends of the strands. The first portion is heated to melt the joining material. At essentially the same time, a second portion of the stator bar outside the coupling is also heated. Once the joining material is suitably molten, the first portion is allowed to cool while the second portion remains heated, thereby causing the joining material nearest the ends of the strands to solidify first.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Raymond Grant Rowe, Alan M. Iverson
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Publication number: 20040216302Abstract: The method of making a two-layer lap winding (12) for a multiphase electrical machine from a wire bundle (33) includes the steps of winding a first coil unit (20) of a first phase winding (14) around a winding bar (14); subsequently laying a coil connector (18) of the first phase winding (14) in a first direction and winding at least one other coil unit (16) of at least one other phase winding (14) over the coil connector (18). A method of making a stator from the two-layer lap winding (12) is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Helmut Kreuzer, Eberhard Rau, Reinhard Bezner
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Publication number: 20040216303Abstract: A thick film current sensing resistor is provided having an input terminal for receiving an electrical current, and an output terminal for outputting the electrical current. A film of resistive material extends between the input and output terminals and is electrically coupled to the input and output terminals so that current flows through the film of resistive material. A pair of sensing terminals are provided to sense a voltage potential across the film of resistive material. The sensed voltage provides an indication of the current. An gap is formed in the film of resistive material between the input and output terminals and the sensing terminals. The length of the gap defines a voltage sensing point of the sensing terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Carl W. Berlin, Dwadasi H. Sarma, Joel F. Downey, James R. Morken, William Hart, Kevin J. McGirr
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Publication number: 20040216304Abstract: A self-piercing rivet setting apparatus (9) comprises a punch (14) and a die (18) for driving a self-piercing rivet into a plurality of workpieces including a receiving-side workpiece adjacent to the die. The self-piercing rivet has a large-diameter head and a hollowed leg. The leg is driven to pierce the workpieces while allowing the front end of the leg to be expanded and deformed in its radial outward direction and to be stayed in the receiving-side workpiece without passing therethrough, to connect the plurality of workpieces with each other by the expanded leg and the head. The die includes a first die member (26) having a first cavity (25), and a second die member (30) having a second cavity (27) and a protruding pin (29) provided at the center of the second cavity. The first cavity is adapted to allow the leg of the self-piercing to be driven into the workpieces in a straight direction when the self-piercing rivet is pressed by the punch (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventor: Nobuharu Naito
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Publication number: 20040216305Abstract: A method of production of a ceramic electronic device such as a multilayer ceramic capacitor, comprising forming a first ceramic coating layer on the surface of a substrate, forming an internal electrode on the surface of the first ceramic coating layer, then forming a second ceramic coating layer on the surface of the first ceramic coating layer so as to cover the internal electrode. In this case, when a mean particle size of ceramic particles of the first ceramic coating layer is &agr;1, a thickness of the first ceramic coating layer is T1, a mean particle size of ceramic particles of the second ceramic coating layer is &agr;2, and a thickness of the second ceramic coating layer is T2, the conditions of &agr;1≦&agr;2, 0.05<&agr;1≦0.35 &mgr;m, T1<T2, and 0<T1<1.5 &mgr;m are satisfied. As a result, it is possible to provide a ceramic electronic device, in particular a multilayer ceramic capacitor, resistant to short-circuit defects, withstand voltage defects, and other structural defects.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: TDK CorporationInventors: Ryou Kobayashi, Kaname Ueda, Yasushi Izumibe, Hitoshi Ishida, Akira Saitoh