Patents Issued in March 9, 2006
  • Publication number: 20060048408
    Abstract: Footwear having a sole, a retaining strap, and at least one decorative piece is provided. The retaining strap is attached to the sole, and the decorative pieces are releasably attached to the retaining strap, thereby allowing a wearer to remove and replace the decorative pieces in an interchangeable manner. The interchangeability of the decorative pieces allows the wearer to easily modify the visual appearance of the footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Linda Spann
  • Publication number: 20060048409
    Abstract: A method for producing shoes includes the following steps: obtaining an assembly (T,T1), formed by a shoe upper (2) and an elastic element, fastened to the shoe upper at least along the sections facing the lower edges of the shoe upper central-fore area; obtaining a sole (5), whose size corresponds to the size of the shoe upper, and whose upper surface has fastening means (50), engaging at least the central-fore portion thereof, so that the upper surface defines at least one fore fastening area (Z) and at least one rear fastening area (Z1); mutual fastening the fore fastening area (Z) of the sole (5) to a corresponding fore portion of said assembly, and of the rear fastening area (Z1) of the sole (5) to a corresponding rear portion of the assembly, to obtain a sole—assembly group (W,W1); introduction of a user's foot into the sole—assembly group (W,W1), with a subsequent transversal stretching of the elastic element (60) and adapting of the shoe upper (2) to the foot conformation; pre-fastening of the elastic
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Nello Caponi, Roberto Montagna
  • Publication number: 20060048410
    Abstract: A shoe includes a vamp with an insole and a side panel encloses a periphery of a lower portion of the vamp. The side panel includes a plurality of apertures and at least one gap is defined between the vamp and the side panel. Material such as rubber for an outsole encloses the side panel and is filled in the at least one gap and the apertures. The shoe needs no stitching and gluing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Chuang-Chuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20060048411
    Abstract: The method is for using a shoe system having a resilient shoe insert. A shoe (300) has a shoe insert (500) disposed inside the shoe. The insert has an upper leg (506) and a lower leg (514) connected by a front end (502) with a curvature (512). The legs (506, 514) have a concave segments (510, 518) and end points (520, 522), respectively; A load is put on the insert to compress the end points towards one another. This shortens the effective length of the legs (506, 514) because the legs are in contact at a contact segment (524). This makes the insert stiffer the more it is compressed. The effective length of the legs is shorter at the outside (530) compared to the inside (532) so that the outside is stiffer than the inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Wilhelm Lindqvist, Hans Larsson, Leif Lindh, Kjell Lindh
  • Publication number: 20060048412
    Abstract: A foot support includes a foot supporting structure having a lateral side and a medial side. The foot supporting structure is adapted to provide support to the underside of weight-bearing portions of a user's foot. An anchoring structure beneath the foot supporting structure is connected to the lateral side of the foot supporting structure and not connected to the medial side so that the medial side of the foot supporting structure forms a cantilever arm projecting out from the lateral side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: D. Kerrigan
  • Publication number: 20060048413
    Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the footwear are disclosed. The footwear has an upper and a sole structure. The upper is secured to sole structure and the upper is formed from three layers: a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The second layer is formed from a polymer material and molded to the first layer, but the second layer may alternately be molded to the third layer. The third layer is joined with at least one of the first layer and the second layer such that the second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Sokolowski, Susanne Wolf-Hochdoerffer
  • Publication number: 20060048414
    Abstract: Footwear includes an upper leather member and a shoe sole bonded at an upper portion thereof to the upper leather. The upper leather member is shaped to enclose the instep of a foot, and has a bottom opening rim closely corresponding to the outer shape of the sole of the foot. An insole is bonded to the front portion of the bottom opening rim of the upper leather member. The front portion of the upper leather member is configured in the shape of a bag to enclose a toe. In the insole, a shock absorber including a gel is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Ken'ichi Takada
  • Publication number: 20060048415
    Abstract: An article of footwear including a sole and an upper with an exterior and interior surface, and one or more bladders which comprises at least one of the exterior or interior surfaces of the upper. The bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane or polyester film attached together to form an airtight seal. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air in the one or more bladders. The inflation mechanism is located under the foot of the wearer to be activated by the normal action of the wearer to inflate the one or more bladders. The article of footwear may also include an assembly for connecting several tubes to one under foot inflation mechanism. The article of footwear may also include inflatable laces that are inflated by an underfoot inflation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: William Marvin, Paul Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul Litchfield
  • Publication number: 20060048416
    Abstract: A pressing iron having a heating soleplate topped by a body and a handle forming a protuberance on the body of the iron, the body enclosing a reservoir. The handle presents an upper surface forming a bearing surface for the palm of the hand presenting, at least locally, a width greater than or equal to 4 cm and lateral walls extending from the upper surface of the handle to the body of the iron intended to receive the fingertips and the handle integrates a filling orifice for the reservoir opening at a surface of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: SEB S.A.
    Inventors: Fabrice Renault, Dominique Gelus, Edgar Hipp
  • Publication number: 20060048417
    Abstract: Article having a labeled lateral surface, the article presenting an upper and a lower cylindrical or convex lateral section, and at least one intermediate area shaped radially inward and covered by a shrink label, where the label presents air outlet openings associated with the area that is shaped inwardly. The air outlet openings ensure improved removal of air enclosed under the label, while the shrink wrap label material is gradually applied during shrink treatment to contour the article surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Dieter Leykamm
  • Publication number: 20060048418
    Abstract: A pipe or conduit labeler includes a saddle leg having an inside diameter equal to or slightly smaller than an outside diameter of a pipe or conduit to be labeled. The saddle leg is molded to a saddle stem which in turn is molded to a sign plate. A user either writes useful information directly on the sign plate or affixes a pre-made label to the plate. The sign plate optionally includes raised lettering or information such as an arrow pre-molded on the plate; or Braille characters. The labeler resiliently clips onto the pipe or conduit being labeled. More complex variations of the labeler include extending arms and moveable joints, enabling the identification of pipes or conduits which are at difficult angles or out of direct sight of a user. The labeler provides a means for quickly and clearly labeling pipes, conduit, tubes, and rods. The labeler can be mass produced as a single mold or in parts with different sign plates of varying size and construction. The sign plate provides a flat surface for writing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Martin Boire, Janet Boire
  • Publication number: 20060048419
    Abstract: A display-panel for displaying point-of-purchase information includes an outer panel adapted to house at least one light source. The outer panel also constrains a an inner panel and a transparent front panel. The graphic to be displayed is mounted to one surface of the transparent front panel. The front panel and inner panel are configured in a manner such that a portion of the light transmitted into the transparent front panel through its peripheral edge is refracted toward the inner panel. The refracted light impinging upon the inner panel is reflected at an angle so to as to impinge upon the front panel and pass entirely through the front panel and the graphic to be seen by the observer. The placement of the light near the perimeter of the front panel, coupled with the optical characteristics of the front panel and inner panel can be altered to provide unique optical effects for enhancing recognition by observers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Daniel Yenglin, Andrew Allen
  • Publication number: 20060048420
    Abstract: A warning device, and more particularly, an improved combination of message display when the driver of the vehicle is in distress. It is directed to an improved portable auxiliary vehicle/automobile warning device capable of being installed/deployed and/or removeably secured by the user by simply reaching out of the window to set the said device on the roof of the vehicle so that the user does not need to get out of the car and become injured from passing vehicles. This allows other automobiles to see the broken down vehicle to avoid collision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Joel Fried, Joseph Just
  • Publication number: 20060048421
    Abstract: Display board has a first display panel and a second display panel. A first support layer supports the first display panel and the second display panel against flexing. A hinge extends along an axis and is formed from the support layer. The hinge permits the first display panel to pivot relative to the second display panel about the axis. A break is introduced in the support layer between the first display panel and the second display panel. The break is adjacent the hinge and extends along the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Oleksak
  • Publication number: 20060048422
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wallet-sized promotional card carrier designed to carry plastic cards such as credit, debit, gift, stored value, membership and identification cards. Embodiments of the card carrier include a pocket for holding an informational plastic card, and also provides additional pockets that may be used for receipts. Alternately, or in addition to receipt pockets, separable informational panels may be provided that can be used as coupons, advertisements, reminders, or other information. The card carrier integrates a particular informational plastic card with related information provided by the customer or the merchant into a single package that can be folded into a wallet-sized booklet shape with dimensions of about 2.5×3.5 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Maureen Dyvig, Fredric Driver, Megan Devine
  • Publication number: 20060048423
    Abstract: A barrel thimble for securing a ramrod to a barrel of a muzzle-loading firearm. The thimble includes a hollow tubular sleeve portion and flanges extending from the sleeve portion for engagement within recesses formed in the barrel of the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Julian Echeberria, Alberto Arrizabalaga
  • Publication number: 20060048424
    Abstract: The present invention is a rail mounted forward trigger mechanism featuring in-line linkage between the primary and secondary triggers. Access to adjustment features provides adjustability while simultaneously allowing the mechanism to remain installed. The linkage is also hinged and mounted coaxially with the disconnect pivot point of a weapon, thereby allowing field stripping the weapon without removing the linkage. Connection to the primary trigger of the host weapon is ideally accomplished with a can and roller assembly for smoother and more controlled actuation. An electrical embodiment is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Weir
  • Publication number: 20060048425
    Abstract: A firearm fire control assembly adapted to be disposed in a forwardly-placed, support-hand operative relationship within a firearm, the firearm having in operative connected relationship one with another a barrel and a receiver in a forward assembly either or both of which being connected to a forestock, and the firearm also having in operative disposition therewithin the following firing mechanisms: a combination of a firing pin and a firearm hammer adapted to engage and fire a cartridge within the firearm, a sear assembly to alternately engage and disengage the combination of the firearm hammer and firing pin, and a trigger assembly including a movable trigger mechanism which is operable to engage the sear assembly and thereby cause the firing of the firearm hammer firing pin combination and thereby fire the firearm; the fire control assembly including: a fire control depression member; and a fire control rod operably connected to the depression member; the fire control assembly being positioned in a forwar
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Steven Frickey
  • Publication number: 20060048426
    Abstract: A separating firearm sear is shown and disclosed which is adapted to be disposed in operative relationship within a firearm, the firearm having a forwardly movable assembly with a barrel, receiver, and trigger; and a stationary assembly including one or more firing mechanisms including a combination firearm hammer and firing pin; the separating sear having a rotatable sear lever having first and second ends, the first end having a sear hook which is adapted to engage a sear engaging surface of the hammer, the second end formed as a bevel; and a translational sear link having first and second ends, the first end affixed to the trigger, and the second end formed as a bevel counter posed to the bevel on the sear lever; whereby the rotatable sear lever is connected to and is a part of the stationary assembly, and is disposed in non-translational yet rotatable relationship relative to the hammer; and whereby the respective bevels on the second ends of the sear link and the sear lever are adapted to contact each ot
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: David Crandall
  • Publication number: 20060048427
    Abstract: A firearm trigger assembly adapted to be disposed in operative relationship within a firearm, the firearm having in operative relationship one with another a barrel a forestock and a receiver connected in a forward assembly; and firing mechanisms including a sear assembly, and a combination of a firearm hammer and a firing pin; the trigger assembly being disposed at least partly shrouded within the forestock of the forward assembly and being adapted to be operably engaged by the user's forwardly-placed support hand when the support hand is in a substantially conventional forwardly-placed support hand position gripping the forestock of the firearm, the trigger assembly including: a translationally-movable trigger mechanism including: a trigger button, and an elongated trigger member, the trigger button being connected to and adapted to move the elongated trigger member in a substantially translational manner; the elongated trigger member is adapted to engage the sear assembly for the activation of the firearm
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: David Crandall, Richard Watson
  • Publication number: 20060048428
    Abstract: A safety for a hand firearm with a firing lever, a firing pin, a safety element allocated to the firing pin, a trigger rod that can be activated by a trigger, and a transmission element, which is coupled to the trigger rod and through which the safety element can be moved from a safety position for blocking the firing pin into a released position for releasing the firing pin. To guarantee a high degree of safety against undesired firing of a shot even for a small trigger path and low trigger weight, the transmission element contains a control element, through which the transmission element can be activated in a predetermined trigger position of the trigger by means of the firing lever for moving the safety element into the released position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: S.A.T. SWISS ARMS TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Adrian Thomele, Thomas Metzger
  • Publication number: 20060048429
    Abstract: A firearm frame which is adapted to be disposed in operative relationship as a component part of a firearm, the firearm having disposed in operative relationships each with one or more of the others, a barrel, a receiver, and at least one firing mechanism; wherein the barrel and receiver form operative parts of a movable assembly and the at least one firing mechanism is disposed in a substantially stationary operative relationship therewith; the firearm frame including at least one elongated support structure discrete from the barrel and receiver, the elongated support structure being adapted to directly support the movable assembly in an operative movable relationship therewith; whereby at least one of the barrel and receiver is in direct contact with and movable on the elongated support structure; and, a firing mechanism support structure connected to the at least one elongated support structure, the firing mechanism support structure being adapted to have the firing mechanism connected thereto; the firearm
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: David Crandall, Richard Watson
  • Publication number: 20060048430
    Abstract: A forwardly movable assembly for a firearm, the forwardly movable assembly adapted to be disposed in operative relationship relative to the other operative parts of a firearm, the firearm having in operative relationship each with one or more of the others: a barrel, a receiver, and at least one firing mechanism; the forwardly movable assembly comprising: the barrel and the receiver operatively connected with each other; a movable hand support structure to which at least one of the barrel and the receiver is connected, the barrel being movable therewith, the movable hand support structure being adapted to be gripped by an operator of the firearm; the forwardly movable assembly being adapted to be moved forward by an operator upon gripping the movable hand support structure and manually maneuvering the hand support structure forwardly; and, as the forwardly movable assembly is moved forwardly, the firing mechanism is completely disengaged therefrom and held substantially stationary relative thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: David Crandall, Richard Watson
  • Publication number: 20060048431
    Abstract: The present invention is a rail mounted sling fitting for threaded type slings. A loop body terminates with at least two clamp ends that, when tightened, grasp a rail installed on a weapon. The preferred tightening means is a bolt extending diametrically through the clamp ends. An alternative embodiment extends the lower jaw of each clamp until they almost make contact, which prevents the sling from interfacing with the rail itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Weir
  • Publication number: 20060048432
    Abstract: A device includes can be supported on a weapon, and has a range portion that specifies a range to a target, a sensor portion that provides sensor information representing an orientation of the device; and a sight that facilitates weapon orientation in preparation to fire the munition. The device has an electronic control portion responsive to sensor information from the sensor portion and a range from the range portion for calculating how to hit a target with a munition, and for causing the sight to present a visual indication of how to orient the weapon so that the munition will hit the target, the electronic control portion terminating the presentation of the visual indication by the sight in response to a lack of user activity for a selected time interval during the presentation of the visual indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: John Staley
  • Publication number: 20060048433
    Abstract: A fishing tool designed to attach and remove split shot to/from fishing line is disclosed. The tool comprises a top member, which is a flexible bowed strip of spring metal, pivotally connected to a base member, which is a rigid strip of sheet metal. Split shot is attached by threading line through the split and securing the shot in as played groove in the base member. Manual pressure applied to the plier end of the top member bends it down so as to compress the shot, causing it to close around the line. Split shot is removed from a line by placing the attached shot in a concave depression in the base member and exerting downward pressure on the prying end of the top member. A wedge-shaped prying tool in the prying end penetrates the split in the shot and pries it open, releasing the line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Steven Meiseles
  • Publication number: 20060048434
    Abstract: Methods and systems for simulating fishing, bringing together the ability of experts under relevant experiential conditions in a realistic virtual setting to provide an all inclusive, non-threatening learning experience. The invention enables cost effective testing of fishing equipment for efficacy under a wide variety of varying conditions. The invention further enables the instantaneous and continuous compilation, storage, display and analysis of data from this testing for a wide variety of uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Congel
  • Publication number: 20060048435
    Abstract: A fishing tool is designed to attach and remove split shot to/from fishing line. The tool comprises a top member, which is a flexible bowed strip of spring metal, pivotally connected to a base member, which is a rigid strip of sheet metal. The top member comprises a plier end and a prying end, either of which can be pivoted into alignment with the working end of the base member. Split shot is attached by threading line through the split and securing the shot in a splayed groove in the working end of the base member. Manual pressure applied to the split shot by the plier end causes it to close around the line. Split shot is removed from a line by placing the attached shot in the splayed groove and exerting downward pressure on the prying end, which penetrates the split in the shot and pries it open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Steven Meiseles
  • Publication number: 20060048436
    Abstract: A trawl apparatus equipped with an element for gathering and conveying it to a seafood/biomass receiving vessel. The trawl has an elongate, collecting cage which at an inlet is connected to the rear end of the trawl, and from the inlet extends into a second portion, defined by walls, roof and bottom which have openings for straining water, and is terminated in a downstream portion. A conveying hose—or pipe for conveying seafood/biomass from the cage up to the vessel opens into the downstream portion of the cage via a funnel. Air is supplied from the vessel for injection into the conveying hose—or pipe, to cause suction of the seafood/biomass from the cage to the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: AKER SEAFOODS AS
    Inventors: Robert Ernsten, Roar Arskog, Jan Kjaerstad, Borge Nakken
  • Publication number: 20060048437
    Abstract: A mount for use on a recreational fishing boat is capable of holding multiple fishing rod holders and associated fishing rods. The mount comprises a sleeve member for slipping onto a seat post of a boat chair and two horizontally extending detachable rods. The sleeve member has a fastener to prevent substantial vertical and rotational movement relative to the seat post. The mount is readily removed and disassembled for compact storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Arnold Sandman
  • Publication number: 20060048438
    Abstract: Hook holder (1) for a hook (4), especially a fish hook, having a shank (5) and one or more curved end (portions) extending from the shank, said hook holder including a container part (2) provided with a cavity (7) for accommodating the curved end portions of the hook, and a container opening (8)through which the curved end portions of the hook are insertable into the cavity. The hook holder further includes retaining means to prevent the hook's curved end portions from unintentionally leaving the container part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Kohler
  • Publication number: 20060048439
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lure capable of making its vanes take unprecedented fascinating action to attract fish and less susceptible to the detection of its simulation, thus providing a great fishing result. This lure is made such that a ring body made to maintain a vertical posture in the water is inserted into two vanes 1, 2, and one vane 2 is formed to sink more deeply into the water with respect to the other vane 1. Thus, the two vanes rock while working with each other in the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Nobuo Usui
  • Publication number: 20060048440
    Abstract: Fly fishing lines and methods for manufacturing fly fishing lines entail the use of polymer microspheres within the fly line coating to produce lines with very low specific gravities. The fly lines have single or multiple coatings. In fly lines having multiple coatings, the inner coating includes polymer microspheres and the outer coating include either polymer microspheres or glass microspheres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: John Harder, Marlin Roush, John Schultz, Timothy Moon
  • Publication number: 20060048441
    Abstract: The Invention is a fishing apparatus for use with a fishing rod holder, such as a sand spike. A shelf body composed of closed-cell plastic foam defines an opening having a diameter less than the diameter of the cylindrical fishing rod holder. The opening is adapted to receive and to resiliently retain the shelf body on the cylindrical fishing rod holder. The shelf body may be readily configured by the user by cutting or puncturing the plastic foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: William Sharff
  • Publication number: 20060048442
    Abstract: A device that attracts, and subsequently allows flies, and other flying insects, to exit from an enclosed area, such as rooms in a house or commercial building. This device is not a trap, nor does it exterminate flying insects. Rather it enables flying insects to return to the outside environment alive. The device is comprised of a single, unobtrusive, clear, plastic material attachment to a corner of a screen or window. There is a funnel-like hole or tube in the center of the device that is punched through the screen and allows flying insects to “escape” an enclosed area. At the outer portion of the tube there are converging pointed tabs that prevent flying insects to enter or return to the enclosed area. This invention is attached to a window screen by barbed prongs that grab the screen and holds this device firmly in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Larry Leming
  • Publication number: 20060048443
    Abstract: An emulsified water-blended fuel composition comprising: (A) about 50% to about 99% by weight of a hydrocarbon fuel; (B) about 1% to about 50% by weight of water; (C) about 0.1% to about 10% of a minor emulsifying amount of at least one fuel-soluble salt comprised of (I) a first acylating agent, said first acylating agent having at least one hydrocarbyl substituent of about 20 to 500 carbon atoms and a molecular weight (Mn) in the range of about 500 Mn to 10,000 Mn, (II) a second acylating agent, said second acylating agent selected from the group consisting of monocarboxylic agents, polycarboxylic agents, dicarboxylic agents and combinations thereof; and wherein said second acylating agent has at least 1 hydrocarbyl substituent of up to about 35 carbon atoms and reacting said carboxylic acylating agents (I) and (II) with (III) an ammonia or an amine to form a salt; (D) about 0.001% to about 15% by weight of the water-soluble salt distinct from component (C).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Filippini, William Sweet, Thomas Steckel, John Mullay, James Ray
  • Publication number: 20060048444
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a mycelium of a Matsutake fungus, comprising the step of cultivating a mycelium on a small scale under agitation without aeration or with aeration at a low rate of less than 0.05 vvm in a liquid medium. According to the process, a large number of mycelia can be produced without a loss of physiological activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: KUREHA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Kitagou, Nobuo Ootomo, Yasumitu Nemoto, Eisaku Takahashi, Junji Hiwatashi, Kenichi Matsunaga
  • Publication number: 20060048445
    Abstract: A flower container which is formed of a flexible plastic material having a sidewall extending upwardly from a base member, with a plurality of cutouts formed in the upper portion of the sidewall and a restricting member being secured about the upper portion of the sidewall to thereby form a shoulder section which extends inwardly to a neck and an upper section which extends upwardly and outwardly from the restricted neck portion. The container may be utilized with normally scrapped flowers and distributed to various types of retail outlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Andre Comtois
  • Publication number: 20060048446
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pelletization method of plant seed by mixing fertilizer, plant growth regulator, bactericide and insecticide with peatmoss, forming and drying said mixture, inserting the plant seed into it, pressing and sealing those and then obtaining the resulted pellet with plant seed. The present invention makes it possible to provide a pellet with plant seed being great in plant growing after germination by preventing physiological reaction of seed from removal of water. Also, the present invention can be us ed for bulbous plants and is not necessary to cover with earth on those after sowing seeds in a soil surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Seung-Hyun Kim
  • Publication number: 20060048447
    Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping or another item such as a basket. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having an extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot, floral grouping, or other item such as a basket to form a decorative cover, upper edges of the sheet of material and extension cooperate to form a skirt portion preferably having at least two separate edges providing a “two-sheet” effect in the decorative cover. The wrapper may have extensions on opposing ends of the sheet of material and may having one or more additional overlapping extensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Donald Weder
  • Publication number: 20060048448
    Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus and a method for making and compressing growth medium pots, where the growth medium pots are made as a growth medium pipe, where a tubular wall is formed by the fibre-containing material, where the growth medium pipe contains slightly compressed growth medium. It is the purpose of the invention to achieved an apparatus and a method for cheap and efficient production of firmly compressed growth medium pots, where the growth medium pots are rapidly and efficiently compressed contained in the fibre-containing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: Ellegaard A/S
    Inventors: Lars Hansen, Oejvind Ellegaard
  • Publication number: 20060048449
    Abstract: The invention relates to a door (8) designed to be inserted between a cockpit and a cabin of an aircraft, the door comprising a cockpit side (8a) and a cabin side (8b). According to the invention, the door comprises at least one trapdoor (22) capable of closing off a passageway (20) passing through the door and secondly being opened towards the cabin side, the door also comprising a locking/unlocking mechanism (30) of the trapdoor arranged on the cockpit side and that can automatically unlock the trapdoor when the difference between a cockpit pressure and a cabin pressure corresponding to the air pressures applied on the cockpit side and the cabin side of the door respectively is greater than a predetermined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Serge Roques, Olivier Pujol, Dominique Prost, Philippe Malaval
  • Publication number: 20060048450
    Abstract: A window drive mechanism includes a bracket and a cam slide moveably coupled to the bracket. In one option, the bracket is coupled to a window frame. An elongate arm is rotatably coupled to a sash substantially adjacent to a first end of the arm. In one option, the elongate arm is rotatably coupled to the bracket substantially adjacent to a second end of the arm. In another option, the elongate arm is moveably coupled to the cam slide between the first end and the second end. An actuator arm is coupled to the cam slide and operable to move the cam slide. A method for making a window assembly optionally includes providing a window frame and coupling a window drive mechanism to the window frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Daniel Curtis, Bradley Woodward, Ronald Pederson
  • Publication number: 20060048451
    Abstract: A control system has a sensor for monitoring a vehicle gate condition. A control unit receives an output from the sensor and controls a motorized drive. The motorized drive changes the vehicle gage condition from an open condition to a secured condition. The unit control has an automated state that causes operation of the motorized drive and a disabled state disabling operation of the motorized drive. The control unit is programmed to change from the disabled state to the automated state upon a predetermined condition relating to the output from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Tomohiro Fukumura, Brian Marlett
  • Publication number: 20060048452
    Abstract: A flexible mounting bracket for a vehicle window assembly includes a first mounting bracket portion configured to engage a vehicle window panel, a second mounting bracket portion configured to engage a window regulating assembly, and a third mounting bracket portion located between the first and second portions. The third portion can be flexible or can be configured such that the first portion is movable or bendable relative to the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: John Sweeney, Kenneth Bond, Mark Mazurek
  • Publication number: 20060048453
    Abstract: The invention relates to fastener means for fastening a closure hatch to a bodywork part for the purpose of closing an opening which is provided in said bodywork part and from which a moving member can be caused to project, the closure hatch being provided with assembly means which serve to assemble it to the moving member. The fastener means include assembly means suitable for co-operating with the assembly means of the hatch for the purpose of securing the hatch to said fastener means, and securing means for securing said fastener means to the bodywork part. The invention also relates to an assembly comprising a hatch and such fastener means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Faicel Bourennane
  • Publication number: 20060048454
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for making an abrasive product comprising providing a substantially horizontally deployed flexible backing having a first surface bearing an at least partially cured primer coating and an opposite second surface; providing a dry flowable particle mixture comprising abrasive particles and particulate curable binder material; depositing a temporary layer comprising said particle mixture on the at least partially cured primer coating of the first surface of the backing; softening said particulate curable binder material to provide adhesion between adjacent abrasive particles; embossing the layer comprising softened particulate curable binder material and abrasive particles to provide a pattern of raised areas and depressed areas and curing the softened particulate curable binder material to convert the embossed layer into a permanent embossed layer comprised of cured particulate binder material and abrasive particles and cure the at least partially cured primer coati
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Dennis Welygan, Jason Chesley, Louis Moren
  • Publication number: 20060048455
    Abstract: A polishing composition includes an abrasive, at least one acid selected from the group consisting of orthophosphoric acid, diphosphoric acid, polyphosphoric acid, metaphosphoric acid, hexametaphosphoric acid, methyl acid phosphate, ethyl acid phosphate, ethyl glycol acid phosphate, isopropyl acid phosphate, phytic acid, and 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid; at least one salt selected from the group consisting of sodium salts, potassium salts, and lithium salts of an acid selected from orthophosphoric acid, diphosphoric acid, polyphosphoric acid, metaphosphoric acid, hexametaphosphoric acid, methyl acid phosphate, ethyl acid phosphate, ethyl glycol acid phosphate, isopropyl acid phosphate, phytic acid, and 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid; an oxidizing agent; and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Junichi Hirano, Yasushi Matsunami, Noritaka Yokomichi
  • Publication number: 20060048456
    Abstract: The leading wall of the valley diverter has a convex outer surface and is adapted to be axially aligned with a downwardly extending valley disposed between converging roof slopes. First and second generally straight side walls extend and taper downwardly from opposite ends of the leading wall and define an angle of ninety degrees or less. A support member extends between the leading wall and the side walls and comprises a canopy and an intermediate wall extending between the side walls, or a larger canopy that is coextensive with the side walls, or a mounting flange extending generally horizontally and inwardly from lower ends of the leading wall and the side walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Anthony Iannelli
  • Publication number: 20060048457
    Abstract: A cubicle with door panels is disclosed. The cubicle including frames composed of horizontal members and vertical members erected at both sides. Each frame is coupled with a plurality of panels at front and/or rear surfaces thereof, and at least one of the panels is formed with a vertically-openable door panel. The door panel comprises wiring hanger members each formed at the front side thereof with a plurality of wiring hangers and fixed lengthwise to the vertical member; a panel plate hinged to an upper distal end of the wiring hanger member for opening upwards; and resilient means coupled to a hinge connector of the wiring hanger member and the panel plate for maintaining an openness of the panel plate when the panel plate is opened, such that additional wirings, re-wirings or checks thereto can be easily conducted, and wirings can be performed at various heights of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Young-Il Yang