Patents Issued in December 14, 2006
  • Publication number: 20060277791
    Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear having an insert with a plurality of support tubes that include internal webs configured to control the support characteristics of each support tube. In one embodiment, a first plurality of support tubes is disposed along the medial side of the sole in the heel region and a second plurality of support tubes is disposed along the lateral side of the sole in the heel region. The insert may include an arch portion that extends through and provides support to the arch region of the sole. The arch portion may define a slot to receive a gaiter strap. The insert may further include a forefoot extension that extends forwardly from the arch along the medial side of the sole. In one embodiment, the sole may include a heel wedge disposed below the insert in the heel region such that the support tubes are supported upon a relatively resilient material. In one embodiment, the insert may include struts that interconnect the medial and lateral support tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Mary Schoenborn, Donald Reardon
  • Publication number: 20060277792
    Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear having an insert with a plurality of forefoot support tubes are configured to control the support characteristics of the sole in a forefoot region of the sole. In one embodiment, the forefoot support tubes each include a base, and a wall extending from the base. The wall is formed from a material that has a lower durometer value than the base. In another embodiment, the forefoot support tubes air arranged in a radiating pattern, such that at least two of the forefoot support tubes diverge as they extend toward the lateral side of the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
    Inventor: Mary Schoenborn
  • Publication number: 20060277793
    Abstract: An athletic shoe sole construction having a grid system forming a lattice pattern designed to resiliently support a foot and deflect downwardly upon foot imposed forces is provided. The grid system may be located in the heel portion of the shoe. According to some aspects of the invention, the grid system is constructed from a compressible material. In one embodiment, portions of the grid system may be constructed from a foamed material. The athletic shoe includes a midsole arrayed about the periphery of the grid system and extending downwardly therefrom, such that the grid system can deflect and compress into an opening formed by the midsole. A base structure may be provided below the grid system to limit deflection of the grid system into the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: Saucony, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Hardy, Christopher Mahoney
  • Publication number: 20060277794
    Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber for an article of footwear and a method for manufacturing the chamber are disclosed. The chamber may be incorporated into a sole structure of the footwear and includes a central area and a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central area. The lobes are in fluid communication with the central area and are formed from a first surface, a second surface, and a sidewall. The sidewall joins with the first surface with the second surface to seal the fluid within the chamber, but no internal connections are generally utilized to join interior portions of the first surface with interior portions of the second surface. The fluid within the chamber may be air at a pressure that is approximately equal to an ambient pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Schindler, John Swigart
  • Publication number: 20060277795
    Abstract: A shoe construction employs a midsole molded of flexible, resilient material around a rigid plate, where the midsole and encapsulated plate are insertable into a separately constructed outsole and shoe upper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: John Baier, Christopher Edington
  • Publication number: 20060277796
    Abstract: The invention relates to an insole for use in footwear, and is comprised of a plurality of sections that are removably or securably attachable to a bottom layer. The sections can be made of different materials to provide different types of support, e.g. rigid or shock absorbing. The sections may also have different surface characteristics, which for example grip a portion of the foot or are slick to enable the toes to move. The insole can be used to at least partially abate and/or prevent foot and related ailments commonly suffered by diabetics and others with pathologic or painful foot conditions. A kit for making an insole is also contemplated wherein a variety of insole sections are provided that have different cushioning or support features and/or different surface characteristics. The user can choose the preferred insole sections and assemble the sections onto the bottom layer, thereby constructing a customized insole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Alvaro Gallegos
  • Publication number: 20060277797
    Abstract: An absorbent footwear liner comprising an upper absorbent layer and a lower layer comprising an adhesive equal in size to the upper layer for adhering the liner to substantially the entire surface of a footbed for absorbing and dissipating moisture thereon and preventing foot slippage on a shoe footbed due to perspiration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Shannon McLinden
  • Publication number: 20060277798
    Abstract: An aspect of the present invention includes a footwear assembly comprising: an upper and a sole assembly connected to the upper. The sole assembly has a footwear assembly comprising a sole assembly connected to an upper. The sole assembly has a midsole made of a first material and having a forefoot portion, an arch portion, a heel portion, and a sidewall extending around a lateral side, a medial side, and a heel side of the midsole. A stiffener is connected to the midsole. The stiffener is made of a second material stiffer than the first material. The stiffener has a base portion adjacent to the arch portion and at least one of the forefoot portion and the heel portion of the midsole. The stiffener has a side stabilizer and a heel wrap coupled to the base portion. The side stabilizer is adjacent to the sidewall in at least one of the arch portion and forefoot portion. The heel wrap is adjacent to the heel side and at least one of the lateral side and medial side of the midsole's sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: Danner, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Reilly, Kent Thomas, Stephen Belatti, Ryan Dowd
  • Publication number: 20060277799
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayered sole having an insole extending from a toe area to a heel area and having a rigid member and a flexible member for enhancing flexibility. The multilayered sole also includes a midsole extending from the toe area to the heel area and having a cushioning material and a structural material for enhancing comfort. The insole and midsole are then combined with an outsole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventor: Jonathan Lebo
  • Publication number: 20060277800
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for securing a reversible cleat having a securing mechanism, an anchoring mechanism adapted to be attached to a sole of a shoe, and a cleat having a first side and a second side and placed between the securing mechanism and the anchoring mechanism. The cleat is further supported by a spring proximately placed to the cleat for absorbing shock. The second side faces toward the anchoring mechanism when the securing mechanism is removably secured to the anchoring mechanism. The second side is repositioned to face away from the anchoring mechanism by removing the securing mechanism from the anchoring mechanism, removing and repositioning the cleat with the second side facing away from the anchoring mechanism, and removably securing the securing mechanism to the anchoring mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Kenneth Santos, Armand Savoie, James Issler
  • Publication number: 20060277801
    Abstract: In an insole (1) for the massage or orthopedic treatment of human feet (2) that is arranged in a shoe (3), it should be possible completely to remove the bacteria, fungus and fungal spores transferred to the insole without thereby impairing the shape or the functions of the insole (1). This is achieved in that the insole (1) consists of a thermoplastic elastomer material and that the material is heat-resistant to such an extent that insole can be sterilized using hot steam or pressurized hot steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Werner Schwarze, Rolf Radel
  • Publication number: 20060277802
    Abstract: A method of encouraging social interaction comprising an article of clothing that incorporates interchangeable name tags that are applied using a removable fastening means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Jay Gubrud
  • Publication number: 20060277803
    Abstract: A sticker holder and protector apparatus for attaching a sticker type of identifying device to a mounting component, such as a fender, of an off-road vehicle, including motorcycles and all terrain vehicles. The preferred sticker holder has a sticker body with a sticker cavity, shaped to correspond to the identifying device, on the front side thereof for receiving the identifying device on the mounting surface thereof. One or more sidewalls, which substantially encircle the mounting surface, are chamfered to reduce the likelihood that rocks, bushes, power spray wash systems or other hazards will damage or remove the identifying device from the off-road vehicle. One or more screws or other mounting members can attach the sticker holder to the off-road vehicle. The sticker holder allows the owner or operator to replace the mounting component without having to acquire a replacement identifying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Russell Cotta, Dana Cotta
  • Publication number: 20060277804
    Abstract: A privacy pad or tablet whereby an individual may make a written of other printed input information on a writing surface and thereafter immediately cover the portion of the writing surface so as to protect the confidentiality, security or privacy of the information from the view of subsequent users of the pad. The covering operation may be manual or may be motorized and automated. Moreover, the motion of the cover may be restricted from unauthorized reversal and resultant observation of the information by a locking means. Lastly, any of the numerous generally planar surfaces of the pad are well suited for and may be utilized for the imprinting of graphical or advertising material for the purposes of advertising or promotion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: John Delaney
  • Publication number: 20060277805
    Abstract: A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a game display and a signage display. The game display is for displaying the wagering game. The signage display includes a standard support member for mounting artwork thereon. The support member may be positioned in a plurality of different orientations to alter the appearance of the signage display, thus simplifying the ability to convert the gaming machine to a new theme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Kopera, Wayne Rothschild
  • Publication number: 20060277806
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a selectively attachable display assembly for a motor vehicle. The invention comprises a base member and a display member. The base member is selectively secured to the vehicle rim and the display member is rotatably mounted relative to the base member such that it can rotate in relation to the base member and, thus, the vehicle rim. In one aspect, a portion of the display member is sufficiently weighted such that, when the rim rotates (when the vehicle is in motion) the display member remains substantially static.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Anthony DoVale, Jeffrey Goodman, Robert Kaufman, Mark Sampson, Mark Jiang
  • Publication number: 20060277807
    Abstract: A laminate panel is provided for forming an aesthetically pleasing fire worthy exterior surface on an object; for example, a decorative interior panel used in a commercial aircraft. A first film layer forms an exterior surface of the panel, and an embossing resin layer is disposed adjacent to the first film layer. A second film layer is disposed adjacent to the embossing resin layer. The second film layer is impregnated with at least one heat sink material to enhance the fire worthiness of the laminate panel by operating to absorb thermal energy released by the panel in the event the panel is exposed to fire or to a high temperature sufficient to otherwise cause combustion of a conventional laminate panel. Accordingly, the laminate panels serve to provide an aesthetically pleasing surface on the associated object and also act as a mechanism to increase the fire worthiness of the associated object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: J. Wilde, John Harris, Brian Wimer, J. Stoner, Kris Langkow
  • Publication number: 20060277808
    Abstract: A sensor system for detecting jarring, acceleration or other application of force to a firearm, and/or movement of the firearm into an undesired orientation, which includes a sensor array mounted to a firearm. The sensor array detects the excessive acceleration and/or movement of the firearm into certain orientations and generates a sensor signal indicative of a fault condition. In response, a control system blocks or interrupts the firing sequence of the firearm to prevent inadvertent discharge of a round of ammunition by the firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Dale Danner, David Matteson
  • Publication number: 20060277809
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip/gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys the legs and a second cylindrical cutout housing a release mechanism and a void space for other accessories. The release mechanism has a compression spring positioned between the piston assembly and the bottom of the first cylindrical cutout and the compression spring. The legs are connected to the bottom of the piston assembly via a hinge and spring that when released from confinement within the fore grip, causes the legs to expand outward until fully deployed. Telescoping legs allow adjustment of leg length for use on uneven terrain. The grip portion has an outer surface with a flat surface on sides of the grip to provide a more stable grip, assist in orienting the mounted weapon and support pressure pads for lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Moody, Joseph Gaddini
  • Publication number: 20060277810
    Abstract: A modular receiver system for firearms comprising a barrel and receiver assembly providing a quick changeover coupling means for connecting the barrel to the receiver, wherein the coupling means comprises a barrel retaining bushing and a pair of opposed cam surfaces on the receiver for hinged engagement of the cam surfaces against the barrel, and wherein the modular receiver system further comprises a rail system for mounting ancillary firearms equipments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Leitner-Wise
  • Publication number: 20060277811
    Abstract: A gun barrel cleaning device includes a quick-detachable coupling mechanism releasably coupling a handle to a cleaning implement for cleaning a gun barrel bore. A thrust bearing is preferably provided for supporting the cleaning implement on the handle and for facilitating axial rotation of the cleaning implement relative to the handle. The gun barrel cleaning device may comprise part of a gun barrel cleaning kit, which may include a variety of different cleaning implements. A novel sheath for storing a gun barrel bore-cleaning implement is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: Michaels of Oregon Co.
    Inventor: Thomas Peterson
  • Publication number: 20060277812
    Abstract: A gun muzzle cover includes a washer portion having an adhesive side and a transparent cover portion attached to said washer portion. A muzzle cover provided with a removable slick for packaging and transport. A muzzle cover kit includes a removable slick, one or more muzzle covers removably adhered to said slick, a cleaning pad with a prepping agent, and container to house the kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Christopher Cole
  • Publication number: 20060277813
    Abstract: A mounting device including a beverage cooling bucket and a downwardly projecting stem configured for receipt in a fishing rod holder socket and constructed to hold such bucket erect for receipt of ice and cans of beverages to be cooled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Martin Saldana
  • Publication number: 20060277814
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder comprises a bucket having an open top end, a bottom wall and a side wall collectively forming a hollow interior which receives a number of tubes each secured at an upper end to a lid mounted to the open top of the bucket and at a lower end by a bolt or other fastener which extends from the side wall into each tube. The bottom wall of the bucket is formed with a drain hole, and mounts a number of rubber feet for stability which may be enhanced by the addition of a weight to the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Dan Lucky
  • Publication number: 20060277815
    Abstract: A fishing hook retaining apparatus and method, utilizing a retaining apparatus secured to a shaft of a fishing pole. In one embodiment, the apparatus is a sleeve having a magnet in an interior portion thereof, and a channel extending part of the way through an upper portion thereof. A hook is retained therein by the passage of a portion thereof through the channel, and the contacting of the hook with the magnet. The apparatus may be secured to the shaft, in one embodiment, with an O-ring that is looped over two opposing securing members, and about the shaft of the pole. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises two upwardly angled opposing sides, with a bar interposed therebetween. In a third embodiment, the apparatus comprises a base having retention ends which couple the apparatus to the shaft of the pole. In yet another embodiment, the apparatus is integral with the shaft of the pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: William Adams
  • Publication number: 20060277816
    Abstract: A conical point sharpener for sharpening conical shaped points such as fishhooks, needles, surgical instruments includes a handle, a mandril with an abrasive material coating fixed to one end of said handle, a drive spindle, wherein said drive spindle is movably attached to said handle and envelops said mandril, an outwardly protruding tapered opening on said drive spindle, and a precision point alignment nest, formed between said abrasive material coating on said mandril and said drive spindle, such that when the conical point to be sharpened is placed in said outwardly protruding tapered opening of said drive spindle, the item to be sharpened is located in said precision point alignment nest and the point of the item is touching said abrasive material coating on said mandril so that the user can then rotate said drive spindle while holding the item to be sharpened, thereby conically sharpening the point as the item to be sharpened rotates around said mandril.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: William Scott
  • Publication number: 20060277817
    Abstract: A cup assembly is provided. The cup assembly is interactive by providing stimuli when the cup body is pressed by a user. The cup can provide sound emitted from an electronics module in a bottom cap. The cup body can use conductive ink to create a circuit for actuation of the sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: John Rousso, Charles Renz
  • Publication number: 20060277818
    Abstract: A consumable rodent extermination gum comprising the ingredients of at least a gum base, sugar, corn syrup, glycerin, citric acid and extract of opuntia cactus, and expanding polymer. Additionally a mild poison could be added. The consumable rodent extermination gum is placed in or near the dwelling of a rodent, such that the rodent consumes the consumable rodent extermination device. The consumable rodent extermination gum ultimately causes blockage in the digestive tract of the rodent, thereby terminating the rodent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Sage Scherman
  • Publication number: 20060277819
    Abstract: The present application relates to deposit control additive composition comprising of Mannich base and Polyisobutylene succinimide (PIBSI) having average molecular weight of about 800 as a synergistic component for hydrocarbon fuel, particularly diesel fuel along with other conventional additives such as fluidizer oil, dehazer, corrosion inhibitor, solvents, and optionally lubricity improver, antistatic agent and ignition accelerator to obtain diesel fuel composition. The application also relates to a process for the preparation of fuel composition by blending at an ambient temperature diesel fuel and deposit control additive formulation obtained by blending Mannich base, Polyisobutylene succinimide (PIBSI) fluidizer oil, dehazer, corrosion inhibitor, optionally lubricity improver, antistatic agent, ignition accelerator at a temperature ranging between 50° C. to 60° C. for a time period of up to 2 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Suresh Puri, Anurag Gupta, Haren Dekka, Mahalingam Vanmamalai, Ajit Jha, Ravinder Malhotra, Niranjan Raje
  • Publication number: 20060277820
    Abstract: The present application relates to deposit control additive composition comprising of Mannich base and Polyisobutylene amine (PIBA) having average molecular weight of 800 as a synergistic component of deposit control additive formulation. The application also relates to deposit control additive composition comprising further components such as fluidizer oil, dehazer, corrosion inhibitor and solvent to obtain deposit control additive formulation and mixed with gasoline fuel to obtain fuel composition. The application further relates to a process for the preparation of fuel composition by blending at an ambient temperature gasoline fuel and deposit control additive composition obtained by blending in a suitable container Mannich base, Polyisobutylene amine (PIBA), fluidizer oil, dehazer, corrosion inhibitor and solvent at a temperature ranging between 50° C. to 60° C. for a time period of up to 2 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Suresh Puri, Anurag Gupta, Haren Dekka, Mahalingam Vanmamalai, Vipin Bansal, Ravinder Malhotra, Niranjan Raje
  • Publication number: 20060277821
    Abstract: A method of identifying different brands of peat moss including the steps of separation of the peat and sand by first adding water to the peat and sand mixture to enable the peat to float to the top of the water and the sand to gravitate to the bottom collecting the peat at the surface of the water and drying the peat there after grinding the peat to pass thru a sieve of small mesh then mixing the ground peat with Potassium Bromide (KBr) at a ratio in the neighborhood of 1:20 then grinding said mixture with a mortar and pestle then loading to a sample cell; then loading a ground pure KBr to a reference cell, then scanning and collecting wave spectrums of the references and samples in the range of 4000 to 600 cm?1, collect said spectrums directly from said peat/sand mixtures and dry said peat/sand mixtures in the neighborhood of 105 degrees centigrade for a 24 hour period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Pierce
  • Publication number: 20060277822
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method of producing a mound of earth (21) on the ground (22), comprising: a step of filling a mould (1) with earth; a step of placing a cover plate on the mould (1); a step of turning over the mould (1) on the ground (22); a step of removing the cover plate; a method during which a recess (24) is produced at the top of the mound (21) by the mould (1) during the moulding of the mound (21) by the mould (1) and characterised in that it comprises a step of partial removal of the mould (1) so as to leave clear access to the recess (24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Marc Varlet
  • Publication number: 20060277823
    Abstract: A decorative light and a landscape lighting system incorporating a plurality of decorative lights. The decorative lights are structured for attachment to the top of landscape edging. The lights include a body having a channel formed in its bottom surface for receiving the top edge of landscape edging. The channel may be formed by first and second downwardly projecting walls. The surface of the walls may provide an interior profile or key shape that corresponds to the shape of the top of the landscape edging. An illumination device, such as a light emitting diode, is housed within the decorative light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Douglas Barnett, Attilio Renon
  • Publication number: 20060277824
    Abstract: A decorative plant hanger is disclosed having ropes that support a pot in which plants are planted. To provide a decorative appearance the ropes are covered with cloth or plastic tubes that are colored and/or otherwise decorated. The decorated tubes permit a plant hanger manufacturer to offer a generic plant hanger and a selection of decorated tubes which a customer may select to meet their individual taste at the time of purchase or to be replaced at a later time. A cover that may have the same decoration as the decorated tubes is provided to cover knots or loops in the ropes at the top of the hanger. A spacer is provided to keep the ropes properly spaced around the pot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Sharon Clair
  • Publication number: 20060277825
    Abstract: A drainage tray suitable for use with plant pots to collect and drain away excess plant treating fluids that drain from the plant pot. The drainage tray comprises a base member having a bottom and upwardly extending side walls that define a reservoir therein. A drainage orifice in the base member connects to a tubular member to drain the excess fluids from the reservoir to a site away from the potted plant. At least a section of the upwardly facing surface of the bottom is continuously sloped from a location opposite the orifice to the orifice inlet to facilitate complete drainage of the fluids from the reservoir. Support members and stabilizer members are provided to improve use of the drainage tray. The support tray prevents standing fluid that can breed mosquitos and spillage of fluids that can damage the deck, sidewalk or other support surface and/or cause persons to slip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Larry Sanders
  • Publication number: 20060277826
    Abstract: A method for wrapping a pot having a floral grouping supported therein which includes providing a cover about the pot, providing a tubular sleeve having a detaching element for defining a detachable upper portion and a band formed by a lower portion when the detachable upper portion is detached, and disposing the pot having the cover thereabout within the tubular sleeve such that the cover is secured about the pot by the band formed of the lower portion of the tubular sleeve when the upper portion thereof is detached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Donald Weder
  • Publication number: 20060277827
    Abstract: Disclosed is a reactor to reform fuel, including: a low temperature reaction unit causing a reaction at a predetermined temperature; a high temperature reaction unit causing a reaction at a higher temperature in comparison with that of the low temperature reaction unit; and a communicating tube making the low temperature reaction unit and the high temperature reaction unit communicate with each other, wherein at least either the low temperature reaction unit or the high temperature reaction unit is equipped with a projecting surface and a concave surface, each facing to an opposed surface of the other one of the low temperature reaction unit and the high temperature reaction unit; a length between the concave surface and the opposed surface is longer than a length between the projecting surface and the opposed surface; and the communication tube is provided between the concave surface and the opposed surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tadao Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20060277828
    Abstract: A steam/hydrocarbon reformer employing a conventional radiantly heated first reformer section and a flue-gas heated second reformer section is disclosed. The second reformer section comprises catalyst-containing tubes for partially reforming a hydrocarbon stream. The catalyst-containing tubes in the second reformer section are disposed in a conduit for conveying flue gas from the first reformer section, thereby receiving heat from the flue gases. The flue gases flow either cocurrent or countercurrent to the process gas in the catalyst-containing tubes in the second reformer section. The partially reformed hydrocarbon stream from the second reformer section is fed to the catalyst-containing tubes in the first reformer section thereby producing a hydrogen-rich synthesis gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: William Licht
  • Publication number: 20060277829
    Abstract: The invention relates to a partition (10), in particular for a shower comprising at least one sliding door (11) and at least one partition element (12) adjacent thereto. Said invention is characterised in that, at least one surface of the sliding door(s) (11) in the closed position thereof terminates on the same plane that the surface of said partition element(s) (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Zoltan Kiefer
  • Publication number: 20060277830
    Abstract: A fire protection system for homes and other structures including a pliable multi-layered shroud of fire-resistant material having an inflatable support structure embedded therein. The inflatable support structure includes a web of inflatable channels for rapid deployment from a folded configuration to an inflated configuration in which the fire-resistant material partially envelops a structure. The shroud is packed in an enclosure having a bi-fold top panel for ease of access. The enclosure also has one or more air hose couplings to which the inflatable support structure is connected for rapid inflation and deployment out of the enclosure. A plurality of tethers are also provided as tie-downs, which anchor the heat resistant shroud. The system affords ample rapid deployment protection from neighboring fires and heat exposure therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Patrick Boggs
  • Publication number: 20060277831
    Abstract: A gutter and roof protection system includes a gutter cover and a heating element. The gutter cover is installed over a gutter attached to a roof or other sloped surface of a building and includes a first end configured to be positioned over or under a row of shingles on the roof and an opposite, second end configured to be positioned over a portion of the gutter which is spaced from the roof. The second end includes an elongated, partially enclosed channel. The heating element is placed within the channel and then connected to a suitable source of electricity so as to melt snow and ice which accumulates on or near the gutter cover. The channel on the second end of the gutter cover is positioned so that it places the heating cable near portions of the gutter cover and gutter that are spaced furthest from the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: James Bachman
  • Publication number: 20060277832
    Abstract: An attic storage system comprising a series of elongated rails, each including an array of rollers mounted in and along the length of each rail at spaced apart locations. Individual storage containers, provided with bottom support means adapted to ride along the length of the rails are carried by the rails. The rails of the present invention are adapted to be mounted atop the upper surface of two or more of the ceiling joists of the attic. Thus, the rails may be mounted parallel to, angular to, or perpendicular to, the length dimension of the ceiling joints, thereby providing for enhanced variability in the positioning of the operative elements of the system within an attic, hence enhanced accessibility to any given one or more of the storage containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Gerald Balser
  • Publication number: 20060277833
    Abstract: A cable management and distribution system comprises posts and beams. The posts may be one of several heights to accommodate various office layouts. The beams run between the posts and a cable entry slot runs the length of each beam to allow cable entry at any point along the beam. The beams further provide space for running and storing cables and fixed power outlets may be attached to the beam interior for plugging power cords. A lift off cap may be positioned over the beam, or a bridge may be positioned above the beam to provide a separate path for data cables. The bridge includes an upper face with a mounting surface for a privacy panel or the like, and accepts plain vertical side covers, or vertical side covers with accessory tracks. The posts include lower mounting points and the beams include upper mounting points for modesty panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Dressendorfer, Michael Cramer, Sasha Johnson
  • Publication number: 20060277834
    Abstract: The present invention provides a connection structure for partition walls. The connection structure enables easy connection or disconnection of the frames of a partition wall to or from each other by manipulating a locking lever rotatably coupled to a locking bar. Further, the connection structure can easily realize an increase in the height of a post, required according to an increase in the height of a partition wall, by vertically connecting a plurality of posts to each other using a post cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Jae-Gyun Roh
  • Publication number: 20060277835
    Abstract: The floor mounted automobile protection system for a multiple car parking garage, lots or spaces comprises a cushion positioned between adjacent parking spaces of the garage or parking lot, which cushion is supported from the floor and sized to extend at least along a portion of the length of doors of cars parked in the spaces to keep the door of one car from striking the adjacent car when opened. Further, the cushion is flexible and supported from the floor in a flexible manner so as not to interfere with the exit and entry through the vehicle doors. Being floor or ground supported the present invention is useful in open or outside parking lots without any ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: James Duffy
  • Publication number: 20060277836
    Abstract: The apparatus and method is disclosed and seek to claim exclusivity of conception of a versatile structure that follows the maritime container ISO dimensions and that is collapsible to be stored in scanty places and/or hauled together with other collapsed units, saving transportation costs. Larger surfaces may be created by simply juxtaposing one modular unit to others, side-by-side, front-to-back or stacked. In order to allow these modules to dismount in a practical manner, the inventor conceived a “Collapsibility Mechanism”, requiring minimum labor and equipment, which is based on the two frontal frames natural swing produced from hanging them by each of the two pairs of the eccentrically oblong supports. The COLLAPSIBLE ISO CONTAINER-TYPE MODULAR SHELTER also comprises original design of profiles used in the top chassis perimeter that constitute that chassis' main structural elements, as well as prevent rain-water to flow through the unit lateral and frontal sides, as gutters do.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Fabio Chazyn
  • Publication number: 20060277837
    Abstract: A net layer (32) defines the shell (40) of a building, carried by any necessary supports. A hardening layer (34) is applied to fix the shape of the net layer (32) and to establish wall, roof, and floor. Optionally the shell is of sufficient strength to receive application of further layers in order to define an exoskeleton. Structures of roof sections include parallel-sided segments and converging-sided segments, with troughed or domed section shapes. Structures of walls include opposed shell sides (35), (78) and central filler layers (70), together defining an exoskeleton. Posts (72) can add additional structural capacities for supporting walls, roof and floor and can be formed integrally of net (32) and hardener (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Wilsey
  • Publication number: 20060277838
    Abstract: A structure comprising a housing, utilities preinstalled through the housing, and at least one amenity preinstalled to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Jose Travez, Italo Travez
  • Publication number: 20060277839
    Abstract: The self-supporting weather proof dome envelops outdoor objects. The dome is made of a material and structure that maintains the shape of the dome and clearance between the dome and the objects whereby the dome has an inner structure that withstands external pressure forces and an outer structure that through pulling forces on the outer structure holds the inner structure together. The outer and inner structures are not bonded to each other and at least the outer structure is attachable to a base mount. The dome consists of an inner structure made of form rigid cellular plastic. The enveloped outer structure consists of an UV-resistant plastic fabric wind-stopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: TRULSTECH INNOVATION AB
    Inventor: Mats Nilsson
  • Publication number: 20060277840
    Abstract: An adjustable masonry form is disclosed for use in masonry constructions. The adjustable masonry form comprises a planar base section to support the masonry elements which will comprise the masonry construction, and a plurality of attachment elements secured to the planar base and at least one horizontal breakaway element for use in modifying the width of the planar base. The adjustable masonry form is constructed from material rigid enough to support the masonry elements, but flexible enough to be bent to conform to any given masonry construction without unwanted buckling of the form. The form is left in position permanently, obviating the need to build a temporary arch support saving time and expense and obviating waste of materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Bailey