Patents Issued in March 8, 2007
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Publication number: 20070051526Abstract: In an electric connection box, even if accuracy of a relative position between a first screw passage hole and a first screw hole, as well as accuracy of a relative position between a second screw passage hole and a second screw hole, is low, the relative positional relation between the first screw passage hole and the first screw hole, as well as the relative positional relation between the second screw passage hole and the second screw hole, can be adjusted because of the provision of a gap between an outer peripheral surface of a constricted engagement portion of a provisionally-placing projection and a hole-defining peripheral surface of a mounting member at the time of mounting a connection box body on the mounting member so that the passage of a first screw through the first screw passage hole and the first screw hole, as well as the passage of a second screw through the second screw passage hole and the second screw hole, can be easily carried out.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Nobutaka Kaneko, Akemi Maebashi
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Publication number: 20070051527Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of manufacturing an electrical box to reduce the amount of scrap material therefrom. More particularly, the present invention provides a metallic electrical outlet box that is formed from a sheet of material and folded into an electrical box.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Ioan Lupsa
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Publication number: 20070051528Abstract: An assembly for covering the receptacle head of a receptacle containing a wall-mounted, button-operated GFI electrical outlet, comprising a cover plate having a front side and a rear side; a plurality of blade apertures extending through the cover plate through the front and back surfaces and positioned in the cover plate so the blade apertures are in substantial alignment with the blade apertures of at least one socket of an electrical outlet when the cover plate is affixed to the electrical outlet for receiving the plug blades; at least one securing aperture extending through the cover plate through the front the improvement wherein the cover plate has a pair of access openings to permit access to GFI buttons, the access openings being further adapted to be closed by inserts when GFI buttons are not present.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Brian Bangert
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Publication number: 20070051529Abstract: A wallplate for an electrical device includes instructions for operating the device. The wallplate may be mounted over the device with either a first surface or a second surface visible to a user The first surface is a finished surface and is intended ordinarily to be visible. The wallplate is reversible in that it also may be mounted with the second surface visible to the user. The second surface can have instructions for operating the device. The instructions also may be positioned to appropriately label actuators of the device or can have arrows pointing to actuators and describing such actuators.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Paul Soccoli, Danilo Estanislao
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Publication number: 20070051530Abstract: The present invention relates to a power and/or telecommunications cable. The cable includes at least one cladding made by crosslinking a composition comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane, a polyisocyanate, as well as a reactive compound provided with at least one hydroxyl function and with at least one acrylate function.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Olivier Pinto
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Publication number: 20070051531Abstract: A medical lead including a lead body extending from a first end portion to a second end portion and a coating disposed along a portion of the lead, wherein the coating includes at least one matrix polymer layer, at least one anti-inflammatory agent and at least one anti-proliferative agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Harshad Borgaonkar, Daniel Cooke, Ronald Heil, Darren Kirby
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Publication number: 20070051532Abstract: An electrical connector and conductor assembly cover is provided including a main housing section and a magnifying window section. The main housing section forms a connector receiving area. The connector receiving area is sized and shaped to house an electrical connector therein. The magnifying window section in the main housing section is located between the connector receiving area and an exterior of the cover such that a user can view a magnified image of a marking on the electrical connector in the connector receiving area from the exterior of the cover without opening the main housing section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Christopher Chadbourne, Thomas Faucher, David Shibilia, Thomas Nelson, Gerhard Schwebler
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Publication number: 20070051533Abstract: An optical electronics integrated semiconductor package is proposed. A circuit board with at least one through opening and at least one optical component with an active surface and a non-active surface opposite to the active surface are provided. The active surface has an optical activated area facing the through opening of the circuit board. A plurality of connecting pads are disposed on the active surface of the optical component and are electrically connected to the circuit board. The circuit board has a dielectric layer, a circuit layer and the through opening. The optical component is integrated with the circuit board by connecting the electrical connection structure in the dielectric layer to the connecting pads of the optical component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Shih-Ping Hsu
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Publication number: 20070051534Abstract: The invention provides a wired circuit board that can prevent deterioration of a conductive pattern and short-circuiting of the conductive pattern. The wired circuit board is presented herein in the form of a suspension board with circuit which comprises an insulating base layer formed on a metal supporting board, a conductive pattern formed on the insulating base layer, a metal oxide layer formed on a surface of the conductive pattern and on a surface of the insulating base layer by sputtering, and an insulating cover layer, formed on the metal oxide layer, to cover the conductive pattern. According to this suspension board with circuit, since the metal oxide layer to cover the conductive pattern is formed by the sputtering, the metal oxide layer can be formed with a uniform thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: Nitto Denko CorporationInventors: Jun Ishii, Yasuhito Funada, Yasunari Ooyabu
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Publication number: 20070051535Abstract: An electronic device includes an electronic component (40), a first printed circuit board (PCB) (100) and a second printed circuit board (200). The electronic component includes a first pin (A1) and a second pin (A2). The first PCB and a second PCB, respectively including first conductor trace lines (102) and second conductor trace lines (108) for electrically connecting the first pin and the second pin. The first PCB is disposed above the second PCB, and is parallel with the second PCB. The first PCB is electrically connected to the second PCB via at least one of the first conductor trace lines and the second conductor trace lines. A surface area of the first PCB is smaller than that of the second PCB.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHIH-CHAN GER, YU-HSIANG LIAO
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Publication number: 20070051536Abstract: This invention relates to a flat molded article which is capable of being folded into a rectangular or square tube-like structure useful as a raceway for protecting and concealing electrical or electronic wires. A series of locking mechanisms prevent the structure from being opened once assembled and corresponding stabilizers eliminate the bending and flexing of the raceway after installation. Providing the raceway as a flat article allows long lengths to easily be stored flat or on a roll, making transportation and installation at the construction site easier and time saving.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: James Williams
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Publication number: 20070051537Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a garage door drive comprising a covering hood covering the drive unit, with at least one recess being cut-out in the covering hood which can be covered via a panel which can be placed onto the covering hood.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Michael Hoermann
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Publication number: 20070051538Abstract: A method for drilling boreholes using casing as the drill string and for removing a drilling assembly from the wellbore while leaving the casing in the well bore. In the method, the drilling assembly is prepared for removal from the wellbore by launching a release tool and manipulating the drilling assembly using the release tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: TESCO CORPORATIONInventors: Per Angman, Robert Tessari
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Publication number: 20070051539Abstract: A method for integrating a batch cement process with a cuttings reinjection process, the method comprising: equipping a batch cement skid with a particle classifier and a grinding pump, such that the batch cement skid sequentially implements the cuttings reinjection process and the batch cement process is disclosed. An apparatus for performing a batch cement process and a cuttings reinjection process, the apparatus comprising: a first tank and a second tank, a particle classifier having a coarse effluent stream feeding into the first tank and a fine effluent stream feeding into the second tank, and a grinding pump in fluid communication with the first tank and the particle classifier is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Keith Blaschke, Kevin Stewart, Bryan Walker, Timothy Harvey, Danny Mints
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Publication number: 20070051540Abstract: A four wheel drive system for bilaterally symmetric vehicles is characterized by separate drive systems for the front and rear wheels. Each drive system is operable to independently drive each wheel. The rear wheels of the vehicle are steering wheels which are connected with the vehicle frame for independent rotation about a vertical axis. Steering and driving of the wheels is controlled by a controller. The combination of independent steering for the rear wheels and independent powering of all four wheels provides the vehicle with a zero turning radius for improved mobility as well as improved traction on unstable surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Thomas Towles Lawson
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Publication number: 20070051541Abstract: The invention provides a drive system (10) for a vehicle (12) and a method for driving a vehicle (12). The drive system (10) includes a first drive wheel (14) rotatable about a first axis (16) for supporting the vehicle (12). The drive system (10) also includes a second drive wheel (18) rotatable about the first axis (16) for supporting the vehicle (12). The drive system (10) also includes at least one castor (20) rotatable about a second axis (22) transverse to the first axis (16). The castor (20) is forward of the first and second drive wheels (14, 18) in a direction of travel of the vehicle (12). The drive system (10) also includes a controller (24) for differentially driving the first and second drive wheels (14, 18) in response to a position of the at least one castor (20) about the second axis (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Andrew Voto, Ronald Selby, Kenneth Perry, David Ross, Alfred Dumsa
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Publication number: 20070051542Abstract: A working surface incorporates a means for transferring mechanical energy produced by a rotating member of the working surface so that the energy rotates a shaft attached to an alternator that charges a bank of 12 V batteries. The alternator is responsible for converting the mechanical energy being input by the rotating shaft to electrical energy that is fed to the batteries. The batteries transfer the energy into an inverter for use depending upon the required amount. Thereby, backup electrical power may be generated and stored, taking advantage of excess horsepower at cruise provided by a vehicle as well as better utilizing travel time. Additionally, the added cost of ownership and noise of a portable power generator is avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Paul Wilks
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Publication number: 20070051543Abstract: Improvements to personal vehicles including self-propelled and balancing personal vehicles. Ready detachability of a seat, footrest, seat back, control unit, wheels and caster assembly is provided using quick disconnect mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: DEKA Research and DevelopmentInventors: Dean Kamen, Robert Ambrogi, Richard Heinzmann, Christopher Langenfeld, Marc Nisbet, Stanley Smith, Thomas Brindley
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Publication number: 20070051544Abstract: Telematic method and apparatus adaptively uses fuel cell power source in vehicle with integrated power system, electrical system, telematic system, and body/powertrain system. Telematic communications systems including internet, digital video broadcast entertainment, digital audio broadcast, digital multimedia broadcast, global positioning system navigation, safety services, intelligent transportation systems, and/or universal mobile telecommunications system. Network-accessible software enables integrated modular function for automated control and provision of fuel cell resources for telematic appliance and/or other vehicle electromechanical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Dennis Fernandez
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Publication number: 20070051545Abstract: A hidden vehicle monitor installed and hidden in a trim of a vehicle includes a first member and a second member that are coupled together to form the trim. A monitor assembly is held inside the first and second members. Thus the appearance and appealing of the vehicle body remains intact while signals can be received as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Cheng-Chi Yang
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Publication number: 20070051546Abstract: A robotic cart pulling vehicle includes a positioning error reducing system for reducing accumulated error in the ded-reckoning navigational system. The positioning error reducing system including at least one of a low load transfer point of the cart attaching mechanism, a floor variation compliance structure whereby the drive wheels maintain a substantially even distribution of load over minor surface variations, a minimal wheel contact surface structure, a calibration structure using at least one proximity sensor mounted on the robot body, and a common electrical and mechanical connection between the cart and the robot vehicle formed by a cart attaching post.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Henry Thorne
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Publication number: 20070051547Abstract: A method for assisting the driver of a vehicle (10) during a driving maneuver such as, for example, a parking or positioning maneuver. In such a case, a reference trajectory (16) along which the vehicle (10) is to be moved is determined. A steering wheel position which is to be set and which steers the vehicle along the reference trajectory (16) is indicated to the driver during the driving maneuver. A steering angle deviation between the actual steering angle which is actually set by the driver and the setpoint steering angle which corresponds to the requested steering wheel position is corrected independently of the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2004Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Eckard Fischer, Helmut Keller, Jakob Seiler
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Publication number: 20070051548Abstract: A powered vehicle has a rear frame assembly and a front frame assembly that are pivotally attached to one another, and can be pivoted from a normal fully-extended operating position to a folded position in which the frame assemblies are positioned substantially adjacent to one another, effectively reducing overall vehicle length to about half. One or more latch members lock the front and rear frame assemblies in the fully-extended, normal operating position, and they may be used to lock the frame assemblies in the folded position. The seat support structure may be integrated with the front and rear frame assemblies such that pivoting the frame assemblies toward the folded position collapses the seat support. The steering tiller may also be collapsible toward the front frame assembly. The rear wheels may be mounted on a transaxle that is pivotally mounted on the rear frame assembly. An extendable handle may be provided to assist in the folding operation and to tow the collapsed vehicle on its anti-tip rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: James Kosco, Charles Martis, Sterling Lamoreux
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Publication number: 20070051549Abstract: A drive motor mounting structure of an electric vehicle, including: a drive motor unit (12) having its front part attached to a vehicle body member (17) in a front part of a vehicle (10) by use of a front motor mount (27); and a rigid robust member (31) disposed in front of and obliquely above the drive motor unit (12), and above and in front of the front motor mount (27).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2004Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Takuya Fukuda
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Publication number: 20070051550Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle including a front-end structure, a front bulkhead, which separates the front-end structure from an interior, and a brake apparatus fixed to the front bulkhead and including a brake cylinder, the brake cylinder includes a device for pivoting the brake apparatus, which device, in the event of a vehicle crash, interacts with structural elements disposed in the front-end structure. The safety of a driver present in the motor vehicle may be increased. The device for pivoting the brake apparatus includes a fastening portion and a slide portion with a slide plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2004Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Reinhard Averdiek, Dietmar Breitling, Ferdinand Gaiser, Joachim Herre, Uwe Krempels, Richard Krueger, Bengt Larsson, Christoph Mueller, Michael Piesche, Klaus Riehle, Axel Schmidt, Alfred Schnabel
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Publication number: 20070051551Abstract: Impact detection sensors are disposed with ease for coping with an oblique collision or the like. A front wheel is disposed between left and right forks and supported by an axle. Main sensors are attached to the left and right forks at respective positions near and above the axle so as to be symmetrical. Thus, the main sensors detect impacts resulting from front and oblique collisions. In addition, backup sub-sensors are attached to the left and right front forks at respective positions above the corresponding main sensors so as to be symmetrical. This makes it possible to dispose the impact detection sensors at sensitive positions with ease while eliminating a steering component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Yuki Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20070051552Abstract: A control panel can be attached to a handlebar of an all terrain vehicle adjacent to a handgrip. The control panel includes a drive wheel selection actuator and at least one other control device other than a drive wheel selection actuator, such as an engine control or lamp control, for example. An engine control can include an engine start pushbutton and/or an engine stop switch, and a lamp control can be configured to selectively activate at least one of a running light, a headlight, and a turn signal. The drive wheel selection actuator can be connected with a drive system of an all terrain vehicle and can be configured to facilitate selective mechanical coupling of the drive system with the wheels of the all terrain vehicle. In some embodiments, the drive wheel selection actuator can selectively generate a two wheel drive command signal and a four wheel drive command signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Camas Reed
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Publication number: 20070051553Abstract: To enhance the balance in weight of the right and the left of the body of a four-wheel vehicle. In a four-wheel vehicle, an engine is supported by a body frame. A swing arm is swingably attached to the body frame. Rear wheels are supported by the swing arm. A rear cushion unit is attached between the rear of the body frame and the side of the rear end of the swing arm. Power from the engine is transmitted to the rear wheels via a rear propeller shaft. The center of the engine (that is, an axis of a crankshaft) and the rear cushion unit are set on one side and the rear propeller shaft is set on the other side respectively with respect to a center line of the body extending in a longitudinal direction of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Kazuhiro Yasuda, Hideaki Suzuki, Shinji Takahashi
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Publication number: 20070051554Abstract: A differential steering assist system is provided for an off road utility vehicle with a pair of steerable front wheels and at least one pair of driven left and right rear wheels. The system uses a steering position sensor and wheel speed sensors that sense the wheel speed of the driven left and right rear wheels. An electronic control unit provides speed reducing commands to the left or right rear wheels based on the sensed steering position and sensed wheel speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Russell Thacher
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Publication number: 20070051555Abstract: A power assisted steering system includes a steering assembly and a power assist assembly. The power assist assembly includes a motor having an output shaft that is connected to the steering assembly. A target disc is connected to the output shaft for rotation therewith. A control unit has a printed circuit board including at least one sensor supported thereon. The sensor is responsive to rotation of the target disc for generating a signal. The controller is responsive to the sensor signal for controlling the operation of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Joseph Miller, Richard Stoll
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Publication number: 20070051556Abstract: An exhaust system comprises a muffler and a Helmholtz resonator. The muffler comprises an exhaust inlet aperture for receiving exhaust gas into the muffler, an exhaust outlet aperture for discharging exhaust gas from the muffler, and a resonator aperture. The Helmholtz resonator is at least partially external to the muffler and in acoustic communication with the resonator aperture. An associated method is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Joseph Bogard
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Publication number: 20070051557Abstract: The present invention describes an automobile exhaust pipes, and more particularly to an exhaust pipe capable of producing appropriate pressure to assist engine torque output when the engine is running at a low speed and expediting the waste gas to be discharged from an automobile when the engine is running at a high speed, so as to enhance the operating performance of automobile engines.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Chih-Kuang Chang
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Publication number: 20070051558Abstract: A muffler includes a shell main that is formed in a cylinder with two openings opposite to each other being apart from each other in an axial direction of the shell main body by rolling a flat plate to have an overlapped portion overlapping an inner end portion and a shell portion, and a pair of end plates that are partially inserted in the openings of the shell main body and fixed to the shell main body. The inner end portion is formed with two cut-off portions at opening-side edges of the inner end portion, respectively, to avoid interference between the inner end portion and the end plates when the end plates are inserted into the openings of the shell main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Masahiro Okawara, Koichi Fujita, Yoshiyuki Fujii
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Publication number: 20070051559Abstract: A wheeled maintenance stand for aircraft has a worker platform elevated by a pair of double scissor linkages, which have track and follower connections with a mobile base frame and the worker platform. A staircase with self-leveling steps is connected to a laterally outer side of one of the double scissor linkages. A power unit supplies fluid power for propelling the stand, operating the scissor linkages and steering. The upper worker platform has left, right and center rolling sections. A manually operated brake is provides for each of the rolling sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Eugene Brown, Eugene Nelson
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Publication number: 20070051560Abstract: The invention is substantially a box (5 walls, front wall absent) with a top inside-surface prop-stop means to hold a ladder's top portion a distance away from any vertical surface on which that ladder leans. The box is of a width to confine the outside sides of a prior art ladder's rails; of a top-wall depth to rest atop of a portion of same ladder; of a depth to substantially prop same ladder away from a vertical wall, of a length such that, when positioned as described, the box's bottom-wall's front edge can brace against the rear side of rails of same ladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Jean Rittmann
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Publication number: 20070051561Abstract: The present invention provides a checkout system which comprises an item accumulation (bagging) area which is partitioned into two or more sections using a flexible divider. The flexible divider extends from the entry zone of the accumulation area to a point on the boundary of the accumulation zone, but is longer than required to achieve this. When items are introduced into one section of the bagging area, if the items push against the flexible divider, for example due to weight of numbers, the divider flexes into the other section thereby making more space available in the current section for the items. Optionally the flexible divider is movable between two positions in the entry zone such that it further acts as a diverter for diverting items into one or other of the two sections and preferably a motor is used to automatically perform the movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Richard Harris, Brian Leonard, Robert Tennant
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Publication number: 20070051562Abstract: The present invention enhances the safety of a stairlift by providing a proximity sensor (40, 42) to detect the proximity of users and other objects to a stairlift carriage (20) and to render remote call controls (22, 24) inoperative. A chair occupancy sensor may also be provided to prevent inadvertent operation of the main user control (38) when a user is mounting, or dismounting from, the stairlift.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2004Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Nigel Titchener, David Foster
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Publication number: 20070051563Abstract: A brake mechanism (10) for an elevator (2) is activated in response to an electronic control signal to prevent movement of an elevator car (16) under predetermined conditions. The brake mechanism is preferably a safety mechanism (10) and does not require a governor sheave, a governor rope, or a tension sheave. The safety mechanism in one disclosed example utilizes a solenoid actuator (22b) and an electric motor (40) and gear box assembly (42) to move safety wedges (18) into engagement with a guide rail (20) to stop the elevator car (16). The safety wedges (18) are held in a non-deployed position during normal elevator operation. If there is a power loss or if elevator car speed exceeds a predetermined threshold, an electronic control signal activates the safety mechanism (10) causing the solenoid to release, which causes the safety wedges (18) move in a direction opposite to that of a safety housing (12) mounted for movement with the elevator car (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2003Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Jae-Hyuk Oh, Robin Miller, Richard Peruggi, Samuel Wan, Anthony Cooney, Adriana Bacellar, Pei-Yuan Peng
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Publication number: 20070051564Abstract: A suspension means end connector has first and second wrapping elements that are arranged in a housing, the housing may have a back wall, side walls and an open side housing that is opposite to the back wall. The side walls taper and form with the back wall and a yoke a suspension element to accommodate a suspension bolt. A poly V belt serves as the suspension means. A belt is laid around the first wrapping element in a first loop, around the second wrapping element in a second loop, and again around the first wrapping element in a third loop that runs opposite to the first loop. The end of the belt is then held fast by means of a clamp or wedging device. Ribs of the first and third loops mutually engage, as a result of which the coefficient of friction in the engaged section is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Ernst Ach
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Publication number: 20070051565Abstract: A brake device for a pushcart includes a rotary lever rotatable on a base between first and second positions and biased to the first position. A cam member is rotatable within the rotary lever, and has a convex portion and a concave portion. A braking pin is disposed movably on the base, and is biased to contact the cam member. When the rotary lever is rotated from the first position to the second position, the cam member rotates so as to move an end of the braking pin from one of the concave portion and the convex portion onto the other one of the concave portion and the convex portion, thereby switching the braking pin between a braking position and a release position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Shun-Min Chen
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Publication number: 20070051566Abstract: Hand-propelled vehicle (10) such as a pram or stroller has electrically-operated brake apparatus (13) which is applied automatically on a user releasing their grip from handle (12). Braking does not occur immediately grip or touch sensors (17) on handle (12) register that the user has released handle (12). Programmable controller (19) is provided which only applies brake (13) if sensors (16) detect movement of vehicle (10) and/or that vehicle (10) has moved more than a set distance subsequent to release of handle (12). Therefore braking apparatus (13) acts as a safety feature that only applies if, say, a vehicle is released on a slope and movement due to the slope is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2004Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: John Marlow
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Publication number: 20070051567Abstract: An apparatus is provided for actuating a bicycle hub brake of the type having a fastening bracket adapted to be nonrotatably mounted relative to a bicycle frame, a brake drum, and a brake mechanism adapted to apply a braking force to the brake drum, wherein the brake drum rotates integrally with a bicycle hub around a hub axle. The apparatus comprises an actuating member and a rotating member. The actuating member is structured to be movably mounted relative to the fastening bracket for actuating the brake mechanism, and the rotating member is structured to be rotatably mounted relative to the fastening bracket independently of the actuating member. The rotating member includes an actuating member moving unit for moving the actuating member. The rotating member also includes a cable winding surface to wind a brake actuating cable thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: SHIMANO, INC.Inventors: Keiji Matsueda, Keita Tanaka
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Publication number: 20070051568Abstract: The present invention relates to a disc brake operable to apply a clamping force to a rotatable disc. The disc brake includes a support bracket, slide pins coupled to the support bracket, inner and outer brake shoes and a caliper supported by the slide pins. The support bracket is a substantially rectangular frame defining a window. The window is adapted to accept a portion of a disc protruding therethrough. The support bracket includes a pair of spaced apart apertures extending through the frame where each aperture includes a threaded portion and a conical seat extending along an axis aligned to intersect the disc. The slide pins are threadingly engaged with a threaded portion. The slide pins do not extend through the window but protrude outwardly away from the window. Each slide pin has a tapered portion in engagement with one of the conical seats.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Manuel Barbosa, Sean Barrett, Philip Jedele
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Publication number: 20070051569Abstract: To provide a brake system for a vehicle by which enhancement of brake performance is achieved and the heat generated due to braking can be efficiently cooled. A rotor is formed in a substantially annular shape with frictional surfaces being provided at an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface. The rotor is disposed in the wheel width direction so as to project out in the width direction relative to a rim of the wheel. A caliper is disposed so that the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface of the rotor are clamped by pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kyosuke Kitayama, Hisashi Kadomatsu
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Publication number: 20070051570Abstract: A brake spider provides the foundation for brake assemblies and supports the various components of brake assemblies. The brake spider, typically made of forged weldable steel and/or iron alloys, is permanently attached to and immobilized on an axle, usually by welding. The brake spider contains three different apertures, the brake shoe anchor pin(s) aperture(s), the axle aperture, and the brake actuator means aperture. The brake actuator means aperture is split to allow access to the brake actuator without the need to remove the brake hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Bruce Hendrickson
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Publication number: 20070051571Abstract: An exciter ring/disc brake rotor assembly allows snap in fitting of the exciter ring onto the disc brake rotor. Either of two snap fit mechanisms limits clocking of the ring in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Bradley Carlson, Ryan Fritts
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Publication number: 20070051572Abstract: A brake shoe assembly comprising a brake shoe to which brake plates are assembled. The brake shoe and brake plates are connected by a key or tang in one to a key way or slot in the other. Preassembled fasteners are provided on the brake plates to facilitate alignment of the brake plates with the brake shoe so that the key is received in the slot. Fasteners may be provided in four open corner areas so that the brake plate may be secured to the brake shoe with metal-to-metal contact where the brake plate is secured to the brake shoe. A brake shoe having a cylindrical outer surface or an outer surface defined by a plurality of flats is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2004Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventor: Michael Beri
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Publication number: 20070051573Abstract: Shock absorber components, such as a radial bypass damper, an anti-cavitation valve (ACV) and an incremental flow metering valve IFMV. The damper is of a continuous, unitary construction with a main hole and auxiliary holes interconnected by passageways. The ACV has openings that angle obliquely relative to entry surfaces of valving shims and extend at an incline continuously through the valving shims. The metering valve linearly regulates flow, substantially independent of piston displacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2004Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Bret Norgaard, Douglas Cimins
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Publication number: 20070051574Abstract: A shock absorber includes a rod guide assembly which includes a pair of bearings spaced from each other and a seal assembly located adjacent one of the two bearings. The seal assembly can be located between the two bearings or the seal assembly can be located adjacent one of the two bearings but not between them.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Keil, Matthew Roessle, Lonnie Miller
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Publication number: 20070051575Abstract: A method of varying a rest position of a one-piece lever in a hydraulic brake system. The hydraulic brake system comprises a master cylinder including a cylinder and a port, a piston received in the cylinder, the piston having a radial seal between cylinder and the piston, the piston being movable within the cylinder by a one-piece lever operatively associated therewith to selectively pressurize hydraulic fluid within the cylinder by closing the port. The hydraulic brake system further comprises a caliper in fluid communication with the master cylinder, the caliper having a pair of brake pads operatively associated with the disc received therebetween. The caliper is actuated by movement of the one-piece lever in an arc between a rest position and an engagement point with the pads in engagement with the disc. The length of the arc is variable by movement of the engagement point relative to the rest position along the arc.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: SRAM CorporationInventor: Wayne Lumpkin