Patents Issued in November 24, 2005
  • Publication number: 20050257458
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing lightweight concrete composite blocks includes a form, a station conveyor, a form-loading station, a form assembly station, a curing oven, and a block removal station. The station conveyor conveys the form or a multitude of forms around the apparatus in a continuous loop to produce a desired rate of production of lightweight concrete composite blocks. The form-loading station fills the form with a lightweight concrete composite. The form assembly station assembles the form to seal the composite within the form. The curing oven cures the lightweight concrete composite into a lightweight concrete composite block. The block removal station removes the lightweight concrete composite block from the form prior to the return of the form to the form-loading station for re-use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Orbin Sumrall
  • Publication number: 20050257459
    Abstract: A reinforced masonry wall system includes a foundation and layers of masonry block having aligned vertical openings formed therein. Base reinforcing members are set in the foundation and extend upright at a height approximately the same as the height of a masonry block. Covers are placed on the upper ends of the placed reinforcement members to protect the reinforcement members from falling mortar. The wall is built over the base reinforcement members. When additional vertical members are attached, the cover is removed and the ends of the reinforcing member are cleaned. An elongated reinforcing member is inserted through the aligned openings of the masonry blocks and connected to the previously attached reinforcing member. The process can be repeated to construct a wall of increased height with the reinforcing members connected in an end-to-end configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Douglas Schieffer
  • Publication number: 20050257460
    Abstract: A fire protection material (10) for protecting conduits (20), such as cable channels or pipes, has a matrix (11) which is formed of a plastic material shrinkable under action of heat and into which inclusions (12) of an active fireproof material are embedded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Rudolf Semler
  • Publication number: 20050257461
    Abstract: A drywall-joint fixture has a drywall-joint cover (1, 33, 37, 42) that can be attached to a drywall arch, wall flat or other drywall structure after a first sheet (3) and a second sheet (4) of drywall of the drywall joint are positioned on wall framework (5, 35, 39) of a building. A paper face (49) that is resistant to sanding is positioned on the drywall-joint cover. The drywall-joint cover includes a first side (6), a second side (7) and an attachment flange (8). The attachment flange is extended orthogonally from an inside surface of either the first side or the second side and is longer than a side opposite from which it is extended for receiving fastener shanks (12) that are stuck through sheets and into a wall framework. A selection of shapes are provided for differing wall structures. A method includes using the attachment flange to maintain the drywall-joint cover in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: James Daly
  • Publication number: 20050257462
    Abstract: A tower foundation (10) comprises a base slab (11), a plurality of pillar slabs (12), and a crown stab (13). The base slab (11), pillar slabs (12) and crown slab (13) are all retained in position by six steel guide rods (18) that extend upwardly from the base slab (11). The six guide rods (18) have externally threaded ends configured to receive internally threaded mounting bolts (20). The guide rods are arranged in a generally triangular pattern. The pillar slabs are rectangular with their sides being undercut or sloping outwardly from the bottom surface to the top surface, i.e., the sidewalls diverge outwardly as they extend upwardly. The outwardly sloping sidewalls aid in preventing the foundation from tilting over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Franklin Brown
  • Publication number: 20050257463
    Abstract: A decorative paneling system for walls comprises a lower crosspiece adapted to be positioned at a bottom of a wall. The lower crosspiece defines a longitudinal channel on a top edge surface thereof. Main panels each have a bottom portion shaped so as to be received in the longitudinal channel of the crosspieces, so as to be slidable with respect to the lower crosspiece. Posts each have a bottom portion shaped so as to be received in the longitudinal channel of the crosspiece, so as to be slidable with respect to the lower crosspiece, and lateral edge portions connectable to lateral edges portions of the main panels in a decorative configuration of the decorative paneling system. A sequence of main panels and posts is received in the longitudinal channel of the lower crosspiece and adjusted in position to the decorative configuration by a translation with respect to the lower crosspiece, so as to form a decorative paneling for the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Charles Corriveau
  • Publication number: 20050257464
    Abstract: A shaped, decorative pergola vinyl end cap and end piece, a method of shaping pergola vinyl component ends, and a portable tool used for shaping pergola vinyl component ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Bryan Skulsky
  • Publication number: 20050257465
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composite panel for use in construction, and particularly for shingling, which comprises natural fiber and a polymer. Due to its composition and layout the construction panel provides all of the advantages of natural materials and high end roofing materials, particularly an attractive appearance, while at the same time allowing for ease of installation, little or no maintenance requirements, and providing superior impact and fire resistance when compared to other roofing materials. The construction panels can also be installed using conventional equipment and methods similar to the installation of 3-tab asphalt shingles with little or no learning curve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Colin Felton
  • Publication number: 20050257466
    Abstract: A method and block for constructing a block wall providing the appearance of a brick facade. Each block includes a front wall, rear wall, left sidewall, and a right side wall. The method includes forming at least one groove on a front face of the front wall of each block or providing blocks with at least one groove on the front face. The method further includes attaching the blocks to each other thereby forming a block structure. The grooves on the front faces of the blocks form a facade and provide an impression that the facade is made of a plurality of bricks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Masoud Tabeshnekoo
  • Publication number: 20050257467
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wall construction for an exterior brick wall of a building, comprising a rear brickwork and a front brickwork, which is characterized in that the front brickwork (2) is made at least in part of constructional elements (11), particularly bricks, building blocks and the like, which at their side facing the rear brickwork (5) are designed to be reflective for heat radiation. The invention further relates to a constructional element, in particular a brick, a building block or the like, for use in the production of the front brickwork of such a wall construction which on the side which in the walled-in state faces inwardly, is provided with a layer (8) which is reflective for heat radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Christoph Schwan
  • Publication number: 20050257468
    Abstract: A tile spacer for maintaining a substantially similar space between laid tiles that is not removed and thus, remains a permanent part of a tile installation. The preferred spacers have a height of less than a height of an adjoining tile for providing a space of grouting material. The preferred spacers are made from a material that adheres to the tile adhesive or mastic, and also adheres to the grouting material thus, the preferred material is the adhesive material. The preferred spacer material also has properties to maintain the size, configuration and integrity of the spacer thus, substantially prohibiting the expansion or contraction of the material due to temperature or humidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Ron Serros, Edward Milam
  • Publication number: 20050257469
    Abstract: The panelized roof sheathing construction system includes a plurality of panels attached to a building frame structure in substantially abutting relationship. Each panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop the outward facing surface of the panel. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. Joints between panels are sealed by strips of water resistant tape or the like. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: John Bennett, Joel Barker, Rick Jordan, Thomas Schuman, Nian Ou, Neil Swiacki
  • Publication number: 20050257470
    Abstract: A paving block with a rubber piece made from, e.g., a used tier, for reducing echoes, noise, wear, icing on the block surface, adhering force of ice, shocks in collisions, etc. The block having high dimensional accuracy and comprising strong rubber piece that does not peel away fro a long period is provided by a simple and low-cost method. The method is applied to provide diverse construction blocks to which materials, other than rubber, with various characteristics are attached. A square piece of rubber is cut off from a tire with non-uniform, uneven thickness caused by wear. This piece of rubber is made a surface layer piece (1) of a block, and asphalt that functions as a bonding portion (2) is applied to the back side of the surface layer piece (1). Concrete is placed directly on the asphalt as a curing body (3). The concrete placement thickness is adjusted so that the entire block has a predetermined thickness and the concrete is cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Masao Inuzuka
  • Publication number: 20050257471
    Abstract: A structural panel and method of making the same are disclosed wherein the structural panel has at least one frame member with receptor pockets extending therein. Ribs protruding from a lath are resiliently engaged within the receptor pockets thereby securing the lath against the frame member. A structural coating is secured to the lath thereby providing a labor-efficient, low-cost structural panel available for use for a number of different construction projects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Donald Stevens
  • Publication number: 20050257472
    Abstract: A framing system for adjustably connecting building components comprising an outer stud, an interior support member, and a connecting clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Todd Brady
  • Publication number: 20050257473
    Abstract: An anchor for installing a plank in a deck system includes a base portion, a plank-engaging portion and a fastener aperture. The plank-engaging portion has at least one protrusion. The fastener aperture has a longitudinal axis disposed at an oblique angle from vertical and extends through the base portion and plank-engaging portion. According to another aspect, a decking anchor has a generally key-hole shaped cross-section and a planar bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Shaw, Rick Morse, David Stucky
  • Publication number: 20050257474
    Abstract: A sub-floor assembly having sub-floor panels that are adapted to be integrally overlapped while providing clearance for channel sections when the floor deflects under load. Clearance for the channel sections may be achieved by providing pockets in an upper layer of a first sub-floor panel in the area where the channel sections engage a second sub-floor panel with which the first sub-floor panel is in overlapping engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: Connor Sports Flooring Corporation
    Inventor: Erlin Randjelovic
  • Publication number: 20050257475
    Abstract: A thin brick veneer panel for covering an exterior or interior wall construction includes a solid polymer back sheet having plurality of brick holders which are disposed in a plurality of horizontal rows to receive a plurality of thin brick veneers which have a tongue edge on bottom side. The brick holders comprise of a bottom fin and a top fin that extend outwardly. The back sheet is mounted to a wall structure with normal fasteners. The thin brick veneers slide into the brick holders to attach to the back sheet mechanically. Mortar then applied to the space between the brick veneers to form a brick wall facing. Before applying mortar, a special nail besides normal fasteners will be fastened to the wall structure through the back sheet to add addition security. The nail has a shoulder and a cap. The shoulder fastens the back sheet and prevents the cap from all the way down to the back sheet. Thus mortar is applied into underneath and over the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Ruigang Gong, Xi Gong
  • Publication number: 20050257476
    Abstract: A suspended ceiling system including a plurality of hangers coupled to a support structure. The plurality of hangers each has a first end, a second end and an elongated body portion. The first and second ends each include female attachment portions. A plurality of main rails are supported to the support structure by the hangers and a plurality of cross rails extend between the main rails and are supported by rail clips forming a grid capable of supporting ceiling panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Saidoo, Kevin Meyer, David Reid
  • Publication number: 20050257477
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved roofing tile and roofing tile system that simulates the appearance of wood shake and has an improved strength to weight ratio. One embodiment of the roofing tile system includes two unique tile profiles, an “A” profile and a “B” profile, wherein tiles having an “A” profile are alternately or randomly installed adjacent tiles having a “B” profile to simulate the appearance of wood shakes. In addition, each roofing tile is formed of a clay material and includes ribs that extend normally from a lower face of the tile, which improves the strength to weight ratio of each tile. Furthermore, each tile includes touch points that extend from the a face of the tile to engage receiving portions on a tile positioned vertically adjacent to the tile, which prevents the tiles from moving relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Beetler, Eric Angus
  • Publication number: 20050257478
    Abstract: A void former unit (10) for use in a concrete foundation (25) includes a plurality of tyres (12) located side-by-side. The void former can have a retention element in the form of tyre tread or conveyor belt (16) located around the perimeter of the plurality of tyres. Typically, each tyre has an in-use upper side wall removed therefrom, thus enabling a fill material (36) to be located within each tyre, and between each tyre and the retention element, and in any voids between the tyres in the unit The improvement comprises arranging a capping element (80) on the unit and/or in-filling the unit with fill material (74,78) formed from tyre or conveyor belt material. The unit can be used in a concrete foundation by arranging one or more of the void former units on the ground and in-filling the units with the fill material and/or covering the units with the capping element prior to concrete pouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Garry Callinan
  • Publication number: 20050257479
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lightweight ballistic shelter comprising mutually connectable modular panels of two sizes only (8, 7, 6). Each panel (8, 7, 6) of the shelter structure is connectable to any other panel of the shelter system thus allowing protective structures of different sizes and shapes to be assembled therefrom. The shelter is assembled from planar panels of which at least one (6) has the shape of an equilateral triangle and at least another one (7) has a square shape. The shelter system also includes coupler means (4, 5) for connecting the modular panels (6, 7, 8) with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Kari Nygren, Pertti Siirila, Raimo Tihula
  • Publication number: 20050257480
    Abstract: A construction block system that includes a block with slanted edges that coact with contiguous blacks to define spaces or grooves for receiving cementitious substances. Cooperatively aligned channels in the upper and lower edges coact with longitudinally extending walls perpendicularly mounted to a base assembly. An adjustable mechanism provides for leveling of the base assembly to ensure proper installation of the lowermost row of blocks. Subsequently rows are aligned and leveled with a leveling tool assembly that is also partially received within the cooperative channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Omar Toledo
  • Publication number: 20050257481
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for building concrete structures from precast blocks and the process for making the structural system. The block comprises one or more annular tire wall stack units embedded in reinforced concrete. Prestressing and/or post-tensioning structural reinforcing techniques are used with assembled building blocks. The blocks are made by placing used tire stacks in a form that centralizes the stacks so that reinforced concrete can be placed around them while maintaining a hollow core through the stacks. Horizontal interlocking between blocks uses reinforcing bars and/or a tongue and groove configuration, and/or post-tension wire strand placed in a recess or post-tension tubes formed in the blocks and mortared in-place during construction. Vertical interlocking between blocks uses a tongue-and-groove interlock, shiplap splicing, and reinforcing bars. Post-tension wire strand, pipe, or H-piles are placed in and through the stacks and mortared in-place during construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Reece Shaw
  • Publication number: 20050257482
    Abstract: Stirrup structure (1) shaped like a broken spiral, extending according to its longitudinal axis (A), constituted by a sequence of tracts substantially perpendicular (3) and substantially oblique (2) with respect to the longitudinal axis, forming winding configurations, with the oblique tracts (2) tilted two by two in directions different between them to implement the spiral pitch (D) and positioned on faced surfaces, with which implementing the method consisting in handling the single stirrup structure (1) in an axially compacted state, in positioning it in the site on a resting base or inside a form, in positioning inside thereof the reinforcement longitudinal members, in releasing the stirrup structure (1) from the ties in order to allow it extending elastically, then in fastening it with anchoring elements to the reinforcement longitudinal members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Anton Galluccio
  • Publication number: 20050257483
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modular wooden decking for patios, balconies or terraces. According to the invention, the wooden decking comprises a framework made up of a plurality of rectangular frames (1) which are arranged alongside one another and whose sides have lengths which are a multiple of the length of the shortest side (l), and boards (5, 9) laid on top of the frames and secured to them, said boards having a length which is a multiple of the length (l) of the shortest side of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Lennart Wilhelmsson
  • Publication number: 20050257484
    Abstract: This patent discloses a connector device and system for flexibly connecting two or more adjacent mat panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: James Aaron
  • Publication number: 20050257485
    Abstract: A molding strip has a front surface and a spaced apart rear surface, the front and rear surfaces extending between parallel top and bottom edges. The front surface is decorative with a horizontal groove for accepting a decorative filler strip. The bottom surface is indented from the front surface to form a space between the molding strip and the floor below it. The rear surface comprises a plurality of parallel grooves separated by horizontal contact edges. A cutaway surface extends from the bottom edge to a medial position on the rear surface for concealing a lesser sized molding strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Richard Hahn
  • Publication number: 20050257486
    Abstract: A moldboard support beam including a beam body and a wooden beam installed in the beam body. The beam body has a recessed space inward recessed from the top wall of the beam body. Two hooking members are respectively formed on the two sidewalls of the recessed space and protrude from the sidewalls into the recessed space. The wooden beam is inserted in the recessed space with two sides engaged with the hooking members so that the wooden beam cannot be extracted out of the recessed space. A wooden moldboard can be nailed on the wooden beam of the support beam. By means of the hooking members, the wooden beam can be easily fixed in the recessed space of the beam body without using any other fixing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Shih Ching
  • Publication number: 20050257487
    Abstract: A filling member for filling the concave portion of a blanket face which is generated along the opening portion of a groove of a blanket cylinder comprises a wedge-shaped limb portion and a head portion capable of filling the concave portion. The limb portion is inserted between the surface of the terminal and initial winding end side of the blanket which is approximately parallel with the surface in a condition in which one face of the limb portion is brought in contact with the terminal winding end side of the blanket and is pushed on both surfaces in which one face and another face forming a wedge shape for the one face oppose approximately parallel to at least a site adjacent to the head portion. The head portion can fill the concave portion when the limb portion is inserted between the initial winding end side and the terminal winding end side of the blanket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Sadanobu Akiyama
  • Publication number: 20050257488
    Abstract: The invention discloses a deformation resistant power pedestal assembly comprising a hollow post formed of a fiberglass reinforced resin, having spaced apart load bearing walls defining an exterior surface, an interior surface, a first open end and a second open end. As illustrated herein the post may be either a square or a rectangle. The structure reinforcing cap, which may be formed from a polypropylene, polyethylene, fiberglass reinforced nylon, or the like is inserted within a first open end of said post. The structure reinforcing cap thus frictionally engages the interior surface of the post and substantially prevents movement of the exterior surface thereof when various types of appurtenant structures such as power supply cabinets, power panels, meter cans, junction boxes and the like are mounted thereon, utilizing through-bolts or the like, which would otherwise cause deformation and possible structural failure of the post walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: Higgins Power Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: William Higgins
  • Publication number: 20050257489
    Abstract: A length adjustable composite stud combining the advantages associated with metal studs with the advantages associated with conventional wood studs. The composite stud also allows for customized adjustments of its length using a set of simple and ergonomic steps. The composite stud includes a generally elongated frame member defining a generally open base channel. The composite stud also includes a core component configured and sized for allowing insertion thereof in the base channel. A longitudinal movement limiting structure formed by a frictional force between the core component and the frame member releasably retains the core component within the base channel in a core first position wherein a core longitudinal end is generally in register with a frame longitudinal end. The longitudinal movement limiting structure selectively allows longitudinal movement of the core component. A method for assembling the composite stud is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Ghislain Belanger
  • Publication number: 20050257490
    Abstract: A buckling restrained braced frame for use in light-framed constructions which includes a ductile load bearing core surrounded by a lightweight casing which resists buckling of the core under compressive loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Pryor, Patrick Flynn, William Downs
  • Publication number: 20050257491
    Abstract: A roof insulation system comprises the steps of preparing a roof surface, laying a framework of channel members on the roof surface, spraying a polyurethane insulation onto the roof surface to bond the framework to the roof surface, curing the insulation, trimming off any excess insulation and securing at least one sheet of rigid material to the framework. The framework consists of a plurality of first channel members which are spaced apart and extend substantially parallel to each other and a plurality of second channel members which serve to connect adjacent first channel members to one another. The framework may be spaced from the roof surface by a series of legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Andy State
  • Publication number: 20050257492
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for positioning drywall, other building panels and other building materials are described. The tool includes a mounting assembly configured to be detachably fastened to a work surface of a supporting framework upon which the building panel is being secured. The tools have engagement heads which engage the lower edge of the building panel and position it for securement to the framework. An adjustment assembly operator extends or retracts the engagement heads. The adjustment assembly operator having an adjustment control which is in some versions is turned by a wrench stored upon the tool during times of non-use. The tools are generally used in pairs when holding and positioning a panel thereon to allow single man installation. The tools are detached from the framework after the panel has been securely mounted on the framework.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Miller
  • Publication number: 20050257493
    Abstract: A notched opening in the handle or blade of a knife or paint brush which facilitates the opening of a crank out window and the hanging of the tool. It may be inserted into various painting tools, making the painting process more time and cost efficient. There is also provided the option of having this window crank with a racheting action, making it easier to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Philip Poma
  • Publication number: 20050257494
    Abstract: A structural panel for a building structure includes first and second stud members each including a neck. Openings and venturi bridges are formed in the neck. At least one flange is attached to the neck. A foam panel extends between the studs. The openings in the neck limit the heat transferred from the stud to the edge of the foam panel. The venturi bridges in the neck also limit the transfer of heat from the neck to the edge of the foam panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Donald Brandes
  • Publication number: 20050257495
    Abstract: An outer door of a door for a refrigerator according to the present invention has a front portion defining a front surface, and first and second side portions defining side surfaces of the door by being bent rearward from both lateral sides of the front portion. A door bracket made of synthetic resin is connected to a rear end of the second side portion to define a part of one of the side surfaces. A door liner defining a rear surface of the door is fixed to a rear end of the first side portion and to a rear end of the door bracket. An inner frame for supporting the both side surfaces of the door upon contraction of a foaming liquid injected into the interior of the door comprises a first supporting portion that is in close contact with an inner surface of the first side portion, a second supporting portion that is in close contact with an inner side of the door bracket, and a supporting bar for connecting and supporting the first and second supporting portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Chang Choi
  • Publication number: 20050257496
    Abstract: A frame (20) for supporting an article includes a first frame section (36) and a first flange (62) extending to a first end (56). The frame (20) also includes a second frame section (38) and a second flange (64) extending to a second end (60). A notch (68) is formed in the first flange (62) and defines a flange finger (70) between the notch (68) and the first end (56). A retention opening (32) is formed in the second end (60) of the second frame section (38). A retention corner (94) for the frame (20) is formed between the first frame section (36) and the second frame section (38) by inserting the flange finger (70) of the first frame section (36) into the retention opening (32) of the second frame section (38).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Martineau, Brian Jensen
  • Publication number: 20050257497
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for driving slide racks of a tablet automatic packing machine are disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of slide racks appeared as doors are opened inside of a main body and a plurality of tablet cassettes installed in the doors and the plurality of slide racks. The apparatus is operated such that, when tablets are exhausted in tablet cassettes installed in the slide rack, the slide rack is automatically withdrawn by operations of a remote control device. The method and apparatus can prevent unnecessary operations of a motor such that, when tablets are exhausted in a tablet cassette, only a sector including the empty tablet cassette can be withdrawn under control of the control unit, in which the sector is one of a plurality of sectors included in one of a plurality of slide racks, thereby easily confirming a corresponding tablet cassette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: JVM CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jun-ho Kim
  • Publication number: 20050257498
    Abstract: A tube filling process comprising the steps of loading empty plastic tubes into a fixture, sealing one end of said plastic tubes, cutting a score line on said plastic tubes, filling a first substance into said plastic tubes, removing excess amount of said first substance from said plastic tubes to create equal heights of said first substance in said plastic tubes, filling a second substance into said plastic tubes, removing excess amount of said second substance from said plastic tubes to create equal heights of said second substance in said plastic tubes, centrifuge said plastic tubes, and affixing an applicator tip to an end of said plastic tubes. One or more of the steps may be omitted to produce the desired liquid filled cotton swabs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Garry Tsaur
  • Publication number: 20050257499
    Abstract: A beverage bottling plant for filling bottles with a liquid beverage material having a filling machine. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Dieter-Rudolf Krulitsch
  • Publication number: 20050257500
    Abstract: The invention concern a procedure to wrap an object in a wrapping machine, where the wrapping machine is arranged with a conveyance assembly, containing a first conveyor belt which is leading towards a preferably vertical winding level and a second conveyor belt which is leading away from the winding level, and where furthermore a first partial section of the conveyor belt as well as a second partial section of the second conveyor belt are vertically and horizontally moveable, where furthermore the object to be wrapped in a lifted position can be fixed in the section of the winding level which is located across the basic level of the conveyance assembly where the sections are included which are not vertically moveable, and where according to the procedure the object first will be moved horizontally from the first partial section of the first conveyor belt and next vertically into the level of the fixing device, thereupon this first partial section will be guided out of the section or the winding level, the wr
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: H. Bohl GmbH
    Inventor: Karlheinz Brieden
  • Publication number: 20050257501
    Abstract: A method for packaging a product arranged in a tray is provided. An upper film located in a distance above the product is clamped along an edge surrounding the tray and is deformed in a direction extending away from the product. Subsequently, evacuating of the space surrounding the product is performed, then a raising of the tray towards the upper film and finally a sealing of the film and of the edge of the tray. In this way, the seam of the upper film and the edge of the tray is attained to be free from creases such that a long-living and good looking package is produced. Additionally, a packaging machine for performing the method is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Johann Natterer
  • Publication number: 20050257502
    Abstract: A method of filling flexible foil bags, wherein a foil bag is shaped at least partially by a gaseous medium and is then filled with a liquid filling material, with the gaseous medium disinfecting the foil bag. Also, an apparatus for filling foil bags comprising a shaping unit for shaping the foil bags by using a gaseous medium, a filling unit for filling the foil bags with a liquid medium, with the ability of adding a disinfecting effect to the gaseous medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Wild, Hans Kepert
  • Publication number: 20050257503
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging (1) consisting of a thermally and/or mechanically deformable plastic film, the packaging including two shells (2, 3) which can be interconnected in a sealing plane (4) in a preferably reclosable manner, thus forming a hollow body. The sealing plane (4) is inclined in relation to the horizontal and extends into the region of the hollow body, essentially along the diagonal of the same. The invention also relates to a method for producing a packaging having an inclined sealing plane (4), and to a method for filing the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Rudolf Fux
  • Publication number: 20050257504
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for producing an assembly comprising a plurality of digital data storage media carriers attached to a carrier strip. In the production of the assemblies, carriers are positioned for movement in a longitudinal direction of the conveyor system with the carriers being in a row. Carrier strips are secured to the carriers with the longitudinal axis of the assembly and the carrier strips being generally parallel to the direction of movement of the conveyor system. Carriers are deposited onto the conveyor system via a bottom feed depositor which depositor utilizes a pressure differential to help produce positive movement of carriers from a carrier magazine onto the conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: THE FORM HOUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Talbot, Thomas Steffl
  • Publication number: 20050257505
    Abstract: A packaging structure for a liquid container including a liquid containing portion accommodating liquid, a liquid supply portion for supplying the liquid to an outside and an air vent for fluid communication with an ambience, the packing structure includes a covering member for covering and sealing the liquid supply portion and the air vent; the covering member including; an air vent sealing portion for sealing the air vent and a liquid supply portion sealing portion for sealing the liquid supply portion, and a connecting region for covering a connecting side of the liquid container which connects the air vent sealing portion and the liquid supply portion sealing portion, wherein the liquid supply portion sealing portion effects non-adhering sealing for the liquid supply portion, and the connecting region provides a resistance against unsealing of the liquid supply portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tatsuo Nanjo, Masanori Takenouchi, Hajime Yamamoto, Eiichiro Shimizu
  • Publication number: 20050257506
    Abstract: A packaging structure for a liquid container including a liquid containing portion accommodating liquid, a liquid supply portion for supplying the liquid to an outside and an air vent for fluid communication with an ambience, the packing structure includes a covering member for covering and sealing the liquid supply portion and the air vent; the covering member including; an air vent sealing portion for sealing the air vent and a liquid supply portion sealing portion for sealing the liquid supply portion and a connecting region for covering a connecting side of the liquid container which connects the air vent sealing portion and the liquid supply portion sealing portion, wherein the liquid supply portion sealing portion effects non-adhering sealing for the liquid supply portion, and the connecting region provides a resistance against unsealing of the liquid supply portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tatsuo Nanjo, Masanori Takenouchi, Hajime Yamamoto, Eiichiro Shimizu
  • Publication number: 20050257507
    Abstract: An industrial scrap collector is comprised of a separator, a ventilating device, and a chipping-collecting container. The separator includes an air chamber formed inside, an inlet formed at a side thereof for communicating the air chamber with outside, a bottom hole formed at a bottom end thereof for communicating the air chamber with outside, a guide member spirally disposed on an inner periphery of the separator and having a top end and a bottom end respectively abutting the inlet and the bottom hole. The ventilating device includes an outlet, mounted on the separator for generating an airflow flowing towards the outlet. The chipping-collecting container is mounted under the separator, including an opening formed at a top end thereof for communicating with the bottom hole of the separator. Accordingly, the industrial scrap collector can collect the chippings and dust more efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: OAV EQUIPMENT & TOOLS, INC.
    Inventor: Ching-Lin Tsai