Patents Issued in April 12, 2007
  • Publication number: 20070080517
    Abstract: A coupling device that requires no manual actuation to achieve coupling features a locking bolt movable along a hole extending into a mouth of a hook body to secure a coupling pin therein. A control lever pivotally connected to the locking bolt opposite the mouth end is biased toward a locked position in which motion of the locking bolt is blocked. To engage the coupling pin and the hook mouth, the coupling pin and an operable pin extending through the hollow locking bolt are brought into contact. This causes an end of the operable pin opposite the mouth to push against the control lever to unlock it from the latching position. The coupling pin pushes the locking bolt out of the mouth so that it can pass by further into it, at which point the lever and bolt return to the locked positions to secure the coupling pin inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Roger Patterson
  • Publication number: 20070080518
    Abstract: The invention relates to an autonomous electromagnetic control system for binding boots to a electromagnetic control system for binding boots to a snowboard, skis or generally any board used for sports, surf as a skateboard or a surfboard. The inventive system is disposed on the clothing and boots of the sportsperson as well as on the board, in order to ensure the safe practice of said sports. According to the invention, the system comprises: rechargeable batteries; electric or solar chargers; power switches; electromagnetic gripper elements or electromagnets which are provided in each boot; slabs; sheets or particles of a ferromagnetic material, which are housed in the board(s) on which the boots are positioned and fixed; and optionally, a system fro the transmission/reception of commands, using electromagnetic waves or infrared rays, which is used to control the aforementioned switches and which can be equipped with a voice recognition device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Carvajal
  • Publication number: 20070080519
    Abstract: An adult stroller includes a movable frame adapted for use by a person to assist in ambulatory movement, and a canopy that is positioned substantially above and carried by the movable frame. A flexible shield extends downwardly from the front portion of the canopy to at least partially cover a front portion of the movable frame. Such coverage effectively protects a passenger from the environment or potential inclement weather.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Janet Murdock
  • Publication number: 20070080520
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for mounting a driver-side airbag module in a vehicle, capable of easily assembling the driver-side airbag module with a steering wheel by using a link, a hook and a bolt without rotating the driver-side airbag module. The apparatus includes a module bracket installed on a base plate of a steering wheel, a link movably coupled with the module bracket in such a manner that the link moves in a left or right direction at an upper portion of the module bracket, a hook hinged to one side of the module bracket and the link, a bolt coupling unit installed in opposition to the hook in order to control a movement of the link in the left or right direction, and a mounting plate mounted on the module bracket by means of the hook and the bolt coupling unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Eon Jeong
  • Publication number: 20070080521
    Abstract: A part (1) includes an airbag safety device (21), an instrument board element (3) formed with an extraction flap (13) of the bag, a frame (23) which is fixed to the instrument board element (3) in such a way as to form a channel (65) for guiding the unfolding of the bag, and a shutter (25) for reinforcing the flap (13), a retaining part (93) of the shutter being connected to the frame (23) by at least one retaining hook (95). The hook (95) is formed from one piece with the shutter (25), and co-operates with a complementary shoulder (87A) formed with the frame (23) when the device is triggered. The invention also relates to a method for assembling one such part (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventors: Dominique Leserre, Didier Ponthieu
  • Publication number: 20070080522
    Abstract: An airbag includes a first panel adjacent to an occupant and a second panel opposite to the occupant; the airbag being capable of deploying above a vehicle occupant's head. The first and second panels are joined together. The airbag includes, between the first panel and the second panel, a main chamber for deploying above the head of the occupant with gas supplied from an inflator; and subchambers for deploying so as to bend the head of the occupant forward with the gas from the inflator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Shinichi Sugimoto, Akifumi Takedomi
  • Publication number: 20070080523
    Abstract: The airbag system includes an airbag constituted by a bag formed of a first panel and a second panel stitched together, and is disposed in a car seat so as to inflate above the head of an occupant at inflation. The airbag system also includes an inflator disposed on a seat frame of the seat and supplying gas for inflating the airbag. The airbag system is stable and has a flexible layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Shinichi Sugimoto, Akifumi Takedomi
  • Publication number: 20070080524
    Abstract: A front pillar trim structure for a curtain airbag in a vehicle is disclosed. In preferred configurations, the front pillar trim structure comprises a handle mounted on a front pillar trim so that a passenger can conveniently use the handle when entering or exiting a vehicle, and wherein the front pillar trim is adapted to be moved effectively by the expansion force of the curtain airbag without being destroyed when a vehicular collision occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Yong Kim
  • Publication number: 20070080525
    Abstract: An automotive audit system maintains a record of usage of a vehicle horn and the record is made accessible for later audit of horn use. The record is maintained in a memory device which may be accessed and read by a law enforcement authority, fleet manager, or other authorized person(s) for the purpose of auditing vehicle horn use. The device comprises a detector for detecting instances of horn use, a counter for counting instances of horn use, and a memory connected with the counter for retaining a record.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Joseph Mauriello
  • Publication number: 20070080526
    Abstract: An inflator attaching structure is capable of firmly attaching an inflator to a seat member or the like. An inflator attaching structure includes an attaching clamp that is composed of a main plate connected to a seat frame, and a sub-plate attached to the main plate, and an inflator is sandwiched between the main plate and the sub-plate. When attaching the inflator to the attaching clamp, a hook portion of the sub-plate is hooked on a hook-portion hooking opening of the main plate, and thereafter the fastening portion and the base piece portion are fastened by a bolt upon situating the fastening portion of the sub-plate in parallel with the base piece portion of the main plate in a manner so as to sandwich the inflator between the main plate and the sub-plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Yasuo Itoga
  • Publication number: 20070080527
    Abstract: A gas generator is arranged in a vacant space around the seat to achieve effective utilization of a space for the seat. An inflatable seat bag is arranged above a seat pan. A seat cushion is installed above the seat bag. A gas introduction port is provided at a longitudinal end (the side of a side frame) of the seat bag, and a gas supply duct from a manifold at a distal end of an inflator is connected to the gas introduction port. The gas supply duct is disposed along the lower side of an S-spring. The inflator is mounted to a spindle with a bracket. A distal end of a gas introduction duct is connected to an end portion of a lap bag on the side of an anchor. A proximal end of the duct is connected to another gas outlet of the manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Yasuo Itoga, Yoshiki Murakami
  • Publication number: 20070080528
    Abstract: The disclosed airbelt apparatus may provide an airbelt capable of being connected to an anchor. The airbelt apparatus may comprise an anchor and an airbelt with a bag and a mesh webbing covering the bag. The anchor may have an opening, wherein only a tip end side of a portion of the airbelt is inserted into the opening. The portion of the airbelt can be the mesh webbing only or a combination of the mesh webbing and a webbing. The portion of the airbelt inserted into the opening can be folded back so as to overlap onto a base end side of the airbelt, and the tip end side of the portion of the airbelt and the base end side of the airbelt are stitched together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Yasuo Itoga, Yoshiki Murakami, Kiyotaka Ohhashi, Masahiro Higuchi
  • Publication number: 20070080529
    Abstract: A gas generator has a tubular housing in which a combustion chamber containing a propellant charge, an outflow chamber and a clearance volume are disposed, positioned behind one another axially. A partition disk is provided between the clearance volume and the outflow chamber and has a central opening and an integrally formed tube section which surrounds the opening and extends to its free end away from the clearance volume towards the combustion chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Rudolf Meixner, Helmut Pritz
  • Publication number: 20070080530
    Abstract: A gas bag module includes a module housing (18), a gas bag (24) having a gas bag wall (26), a discharge opening (20) which can be closed by a closure device (22), and a limiting strap (28), the limiting strap (28) being coupled with the gas bag wall (26) and the closure device (22). The limiting strap (28) is tensioned in case of an unimpeded unfolding of the gas bag (24) such that the closure device (22) closes the discharge opening (20), and the limiting strap (28) is guided along the gas bag wall (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Bernd Issler, Daniele Aranzulla, Juergen Schmid
  • Publication number: 20070080531
    Abstract: Disclosed is an impact absorbing device for a steering column of a vehicle. The impact absorbing device includes a bearing and a pipe additionally and the structure of the mounting bracket is modified so that the bearing member and a torque bolt are installed thereto. Therefore, since capsules and the torque bolt are broken in the case of collision of a vehicle, the impact transfer to a shaft through a gear shaft can be prevented, thereby preventing excessive impact and interference with peripheral parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Jun Min
  • Publication number: 20070080532
    Abstract: A device for use in activity on snow-covered surfaces, water or also on another surface, comprises a bottom board (1) for contact with the surface, equipped with longitudinal steering ribs on the underside and with upwardly curved faces at the front edge and preferably also at the rear edge, and a top board (2) that is adapted to the user and his position of use by the formation of well-like depressions along the side areas for the user's legs and having an air bag (3) for support of the user. The bottom board (1) and the top board (2) are joined together along their edges and define a hollow space between them. An airtight bag (3) that projects above the top board (2) is located in the central area of the device. The bottom board (1) has a longitudinally flat or slightly concavely curved central portion (10) which extends from the curved front portion to the rear portion of the board, and with side faces (11) on each side that are higher than the central portion and the surface for the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Jonas Knarvik
  • Publication number: 20070080533
    Abstract: Security document, such as a banknote, a value paper, an identification document, an access card, a security label or packaging, comprising an imprint-able substrate, chosen from the group of papers, cardboards, textiles and polymer sheets, as a first constituting part, and at least a second constituting part, chosen from the group of printing inks, security threads, windows, fibers, planchettes, foils, and decals, wherein a same security element is contained at least a first time in or on one of its constituting parts and at least a second time in or on another of its constituting parts. Method for producing a security document, characterized in that a same security element is applied at least a first time in a first step to one constituting part of said document, and at least a second time in a second step to another constituting part of said document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: SICPA Holding S.A.
    Inventors: Anton Bleikholm, Pierre Degott, Claude-Alain Despland, Edgar Muller
  • Publication number: 20070080534
    Abstract: In a flexible disk (10) made of rubber-elastic material and having a central axis (A) at least two first and two second connection bodies (32, 34) are inserted alternately, with their own axis (B) parallel to the central axis (A), around the axis (A), at angular distances from one another; they are intended to be fastened each to one of the shaft ends. Flexible inserts (20) are moreover embedded in the flexible disk (10) and extend around adjacent connection bodies (32, 34). For effecting the mutual centring of the two shaft ends a centring device (40) is provided, which comprises a first and a second end plate (22, 24), which are arranged centred in relation to one another each against one end face (12, 14) of the flexible disk (10) and are pivotable about a joint centre (C) lying on the central axis (A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Joachim Rothe, Josef Bauer
  • Publication number: 20070080535
    Abstract: Systems and methods for actuating a pair of pipe flanges to cause the flanges to be sealingly engaged. In one embodiment, a connection includes a first flange, a second flange and a coupling. The first and second flanges have complementary mating surfaces. The coupling engages both the first and second flanges, with the flanges oriented so that their mating surfaces face each other. The coupling movably engages the first flange to form a cavity between the coupling and the flange. When fluid is forced into the cavity, expansion of the cavity moves the first mating surface toward the second mating surface. This is continued until the mating surfaces make contact and a desired amount of pressure is applied between them to create a seal. The pressure of the fluid is distributed evenly through the cavity, so the contact pressure between the mating surfaces of the flanges is also evenly distributed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Erik Howard, Charles Armbrust
  • Publication number: 20070080536
    Abstract: A dissimilar metal tube assembly and a method of assembling the same. The dissimilar metal tube assembly comprises a first metal tube; a second metal tube different in melting point from the first metal tube; and a tubular sleeve connecting the first metal tube and the second metal tube to be contacted and coupled with each other while opposite sides of the sleeve are coupled with the first metal tube and the second metal tube, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hong-ik Park
  • Publication number: 20070080537
    Abstract: An engine control system for controlling engine operation in high-output (HO) and fuel-economy (FE) modes in a gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine includes an alternator that is driven by the engine and that is regulated by a load control signal. An alternator load control module generates the load control signal based on an engine torque to regulate a load of the alternator on the engine to maintain the engine torque below a threshold level and maintain engine operation in the FE mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: William Albertson, Mike Mc Donald
  • Publication number: 20070080538
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for estimating engine power output for an engine in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain that includes an electric motor and an electric generator. Selected powertrain variables, including electric motor torque and electric generator torque, are used in determining desired vehicle traction wheel torque and an estimated engine power. A calibrated delay in calculating estimated engine power following a time sampling of the values for motor torque and generator torque avoid inertial effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Fazal Syed, Ming Kuang, John Czubay
  • Publication number: 20070080539
    Abstract: A wavefarm (10) comprises a multiplicity of wave energy converters, comprising linear generators (19, 20, 21) and (22) which are driven by floats immersed in the sea, (14). In normal wave conditions, all of the generators supply a land line (17) via a control unit (18). In the event of inclement conditions, one or more of the generators are switched to linear motors, and these are then powered by those generators remaining in the sea, to withdraw their floats into protective cavities (23). The process is repeated sequentially until all but the last one or few of the generators have withdrawn their floats. Finally, these last are withdrawn by connecting them to an alternate power source e.g. a battery, (24), again via the control unit (18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Hugh-Peter Kelly
  • Publication number: 20070080540
    Abstract: A hydraulic buoyancy kinetic energy apparatus includes two buoys which are located at an upper position and a lower position respectively. A chain is connected between the two buoys so as to alternatively move the two buoys. Water inside a water tank fills an air storage cylinder to push the air into the lower buoy to produce buoyancy to float upward, and the upper buoy gradually fills up with water to produce a gravitational force and to force air into air storage hood. Since air is introduced from an air duct into the air storage cylinder from the air storage hood, the two buoys are moved alternatively up and down to link an electric generating set as a motive power source for generating electric power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Jui-Chi Tung
  • Publication number: 20070080541
    Abstract: A door latch operator includes a hand grip actuator lever for retracting one or more latch bolts mounted at a free side edge of a door, such as an entry door for a residence or place of business. The actuator lever is pivotally mounted at an inboard side of a manually grasped handle for grasping and squeezing with the fingers against the door handle to operate a torque converter or cam module for indexing a rotary cam through a rotary step. The rotary cam is coupled to a latch bolt retractor mechanism for retracting the latch bolt or bolts and thereby permit opening of the door. In a preferred form, the latch bolt retractor mechanism operates multiple latch bolts mounted along the free side edge of the door, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,290,077.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: W & F MANUFACTURING
    Inventor: Paul Fleming
  • Publication number: 20070080542
    Abstract: A side lock apparatus comprises a retainer, a rotor rotatably supported on the retainer, a pair of rods which are brought into engagement with positions which are point symmetrical relative to an axial center of the rotor at proximal end portions thereof and are supported in such a manner that distal end portions thereof appear from and disappear into both ends of a lid so as to be brought into engagement with and disengagement from a circumferential edge of an opening, a knob supported on the retainer in such a manner as to be pushed and pulled on and a return spring mounted on the rotor. When the knob is pulled on, since a pusher element of the knob pushes on a bearing portion of the rotor, the rotor rotates against the biasing force of the return spring, whereby the rods are withdrawn into the inside of the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: PIOLAX INC.
    Inventor: Toshihiko Ookawara
  • Publication number: 20070080543
    Abstract: A combined automatic latch and deadbolt assembly includes a latch configured to selectively assume a retracted and extended configuration and a deadbolt configured to selectively assume a cocked and a released configuration. The combined automatic latch and deadbolt assembly may be configured such that causing the latch to transition from its retracted configuration to its extended configuration causes the deadbolt to transition from its cocked configuration to its extended configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Industrial Widget Works Company
    Inventor: Richard Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070080544
    Abstract: A gate latch includes a gate latch assembly and a striker bar. The striker bar is attached to a gate post or gate frame. The latch assembly is attached to a gate post or gate frame. The handles of the latch assembly are perpendicular to the latch striker plate. The striker plate notch is angled so as to allow for gate sagging and hinge wear. The latch assembly includes an activator design which allows for smooth operation. The activator is manufactured from a nylon material allowing for longer life of the latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: George Pachello, Victor Vandamme
  • Publication number: 20070080545
    Abstract: A lock which can be used for doors which are fitted on the right or left. The lock includes a nut which can be adjusted from the outside by an actuating element and which is disposed in a housing. The lock enables a bolt to be displaced between a closed position, when it is pushed out from the housing, and an open position, when it is pushed into the housing, by an adjusting element. According to this invention, the bolt is maintained in a closed position, counter to the pretension of a spring, in order to enable the type of lock, which can be optionally used on the left or on the right, to be produced without any additional costs. The nut can be adjusted from the pushed out bolt or the closed position, optionally, in a clockwise direction or in an counter-clockwise direction, in order to move the bolt into an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: KARL SIMON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Ulrich Bantle, Jurgen Eschle
  • Publication number: 20070080546
    Abstract: A sideward clipping apparatus aims to clip and release an article through double-depressing actions in cyclic operations. It has a pawl which includes an upper clipping end and a lower clipping end to clip the article. The lower clipping end synchronously drives the upper clipping end through a coupling portion at an initial force receiving state to form a first fan type moving track. The lower clipping end is in contact with a sliding member and moved vertically to a second position under force to drive the upper clipping end to form a second fan type moving track. Thereby the upper clipping end and the lower clipping end form a clipping space on the second position to securely clip the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Chin-Wen Chou
  • Publication number: 20070080547
    Abstract: A safety apparatus for vehicle door handle assemblies. The safety apparatus of the present invention prevents a door from being opened by undesirable operation of a door handle assembly by inertial force when outside impact is applied to a vehicle body, thus enhancing the stability of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Jong-Ho Lee
  • Publication number: 20070080548
    Abstract: A moveable guard assembly is configured for installation upon an ATV having a horizontal carrier rack. The movable guard assembly comprises a blocking member and a first securement mechanism. The blocking member is configured for attachment to a front end of the all terrain vehicle in a position adjacent to the horizontal carrier rack. The blocking member is adjustable through movement between a first position in which the blocking member is operable to perform a guard function for protecting at least a portion of the front end of the all terrain vehicle, and a second position in which the blocking member is operable to provide additional support for cargo placed upon the horizontal carrier rack. The first securement mechanism is configured to selectively retain the blocking member in at least one of the first position and the second position. An ATV including the moveable guard assembly is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Rowdy Joseph, Eric Stevens
  • Publication number: 20070080549
    Abstract: A leveling device for a lifting apparatus having a load-carrying member includes a level arm-carrying member and a pair of leveling arms having a first end pivotally connected thereto that are independently moveable between extended and retracted positions. The leveling device also includes a level sensor carried by the load-carrying member, and a controller in communication with the level sensor. The controller moves the leveling arms between the extended and retracted positions responsive to the level sensor sensing the load-carrying member being out of level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Alfred Jenney
  • Publication number: 20070080550
    Abstract: The ‘problem solver’ flexible pin release handle is a manual release contraption Attachable to a fifth wheel of a truck cab for disengaging a tractor or truck trailer from the fifth wheel, including the elongated, rigid lever arm, which is pivotally attached to a side of the fifth wheel at a location spaced from the opening through which the release rod extends, a second end of which is spaced away from the fifth wheel extended horizontally from the first end thereby causing the release rod to be pulled outwardly to disengage the king pin from the fifth wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Quadir Nuriddin
  • Publication number: 20070080551
    Abstract: The tandem trailer lock release mechanism has an elongated inflexible rigid member having a proximal end and a distal end. A handgrip is provided at the distal end. A hook for engaging a locking pin release lever is provided at the proximal end. A release lever tensioner has opposing ends and is connected to a collar. The collar is slidably attached to the rigid member. The opposing ends of the release lever tensioner have one end closer to the proximal end of the rigid member, while the other end is closer to the distal end of the rigid member. The release lever tensioner also has an inverted L-shaped member for engaging a trailer side. A handlebar is included for pulling the tensioner. Pin-releasing tension is provided by a spring that is hooked onto the release lever tensioner and the proximal end of the rigid member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Duane Fleck
  • Publication number: 20070080552
    Abstract: A chopsticks structure, comprises a holding part and a clipping part, wherein the outer peripheral surface of said clipping part raises outwardly toward the tail end to form an elevation angle preferably in the range of 3-10 degree, such that, during clipping foods, the fulcrum of the holding force can be increased so as to favor the clipping of the food. Further, when said clipping part is configured as a tetragonal column, the contact between said clipping part and the food can be a linear or facial contact, such that the user can clip and hold securely food having smooth surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Yin-Chu Lai
  • Publication number: 20070080553
    Abstract: A tray locking structure of a vehicle is disclosed. The structure includes a housing installed in an inner panel of the vehicle, having an accommodating room, an installation recess formed in the front side thereof, and a locking bar for crossing the locking recess, a door hinged to the rear side of the housing that can move up and down to thus open and close the door, and a locking part installed in the front side of the door, having a lower end locked by the locking bar, and an upper end pulled forward to release the locking part from the locking bar. The button of the locking part is pulled forward to open the door so that the locking part is not released from the locking state due to external shock so as to prevent accident.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Keun Chul KIM
  • Publication number: 20070080554
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a latch mechanism for an automotive application, such as securing a seat assembly to a vehicle floor. A bracket is provided with a first link pivotally connected thereto. A second link is pivotally connected to the first link; and a third link is pivotally connected to the bracket and the second link. One of the links is provided with a hook, and selective actuation of one of the links drives the hook from a closed to an open orientation for latching the bracket to a striker. A release link is also provided for driving the linkage to a released orientation and for locking the linkage in the closed orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Toyo Seat USA Corporation
    Inventors: James Willing, John Dryburgh
  • Publication number: 20070080555
    Abstract: A multifunctional latch assembly associated with a rear row mounted and removable vehicle seat exhibiting a seat back pivotally secured to a seat bottom. The latch assembly releasably engages the seat bottom to front and rear floor supported strikers and to permit forward rotating seat dump and/or rearward seat removal. A first latch mechanism is mounted to a rear location of a frame associated with the seat bottom and includes a latch plate configured to engage the rear striker. A release lever is secured to a further location of the seat frame and is actuated a degree to permit the seat back to pivotally fold flat against the seat bottom, the release lever is further actuated a second degree to disengage the latch plate from the rear located striker and to permit forward rotation of the seat about the front supported striker. A second latch mechanism is mounted to a selected front location of the seat frame and includes an arcuately configured latch engaging the front striker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Tavis Lutzka, Stephen Bruck, Keith Brantley
  • Publication number: 20070080556
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sun visor extension which is removably mountable to a rearview mirror. The sun visor extension includes a housing and a pair of arms being slideably extendible from an opening in the housing. In the extended position, the arms extend between visors of the vehicle to provide blocking or shading of sun and glare though the windshield or above the rearview mirror. The arms can be formed of plastic or polarized plastic. A mounting member is attached to the housing for mounting the housing to a portion of the rearview mirror. For example, the mounting means can be a first portion of hook and loop material attached to the housing and a second portion of hook and loop material attached to the rearview mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Celia Milano
  • Publication number: 20070080557
    Abstract: A track and trolley system for a cargo portion of a vehicle, and a method for using the same, is described. The track comprises a single, outer, upper portion with a substantially convex wheel receiving surface and a single, outer, lower portion with a substantially convex wheel receiving surface that is substantially vertically aligned with said wheel receiving surface of said upper portion. The trolley supports a first upper axle, at least a second upper axle and at least one lower axle. Wheels having concave outer surfaces are rotatingly attached to each of the axles. The concave outer surfaces of the wheels engage with the convex wheel receiving surfaces of the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Andrew Knepper, Kenneth Weschke
  • Publication number: 20070080558
    Abstract: A vehicle roof structure (10), which has at least one rear-side convertible top compartment lid (16) and a rigid roof part (12) movable between an opened- and a closed position, which roof part (12) extends in the closed position between a windshield frame (14) of the vehicle and the convertible top compartment lid (16) and in the opened position is stored in a space underneath the convertible top compartment lid (16), is movable between the closed position and the opened position by a linkage mechanism (36) and at least one guide device (40, 42, 44) is additionally provided, with which the roof part (12) is in contact at least at one portion of its movement path between the opened- and closed position and which effects a directional change of the movement path of the roof part (12) when it arrives in contact with the roof part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Udo Heselhaus, Winfried Bunsmann, Franz Brockhoff
  • Publication number: 20070080559
    Abstract: There is disclosed a member for baffling, reinforcement or sealing. Typically, the member includes a carrier member and an activatable material disposed upon the carrier member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: L&L Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Stolarski, Douglas Larsen, John Richardson, Thomas Kleino
  • Publication number: 20070080560
    Abstract: The invention relates to an armrest subassembly for a motor vehicle which is designed and provided for arrangement on the interior side of a motor vehicle body. The armrest subassembly comprising an armrest, an adjusting device, a locking device and armrest-side locking means of the locking device. According to the invention, the armrest-side locking means are coupled to the armrest in such a manner that the locking means can be brought into engagement with and can be disengaged from the locking mechanism by a movement of the armrest with a component perpendicular to the adjustment path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Uwe Sommer, Manfred Stenzel
  • Publication number: 20070080561
    Abstract: A trailer wall construction having reduced weight. A trailer wall construction includes a spherical shaped corner at a juncture of three walls. Each of the walls includes at least one panel having spaced apart inner and outer shells. Another trailer wall construction includes a generally vertically extending front or side wall and a floor. The floor and front or side wall each includes at least one panel comprising spaced apart inner and outer shells. A curved connector connects a lower edge of the front or side wall to an edge of the floor. Yet another trailer wall construction includes a wall with panels attached to one another along opposing edges of the panels, each of the panels including spaced apart inner and outer shells. One connector is attached to each of the panels along a third edge. Another connector is attached to each of the panels along a fourth edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Brian Lemmons
  • Publication number: 20070080562
    Abstract: An impact absorbing body disposed below feet of an occupant of an automobile and interposed between a body panel and a floor covering laid apart from the body panel toward a cabin, configured such that a plurality of load supporting portions, having V-lettered cross-sections forming grooves arranged parallel to a face facing toward the cabin of said body panel, are disposed side by side along the face facing toward the cabin of said body panel and neighboring load supporting portions are connected by a flat-plate-shaped bridge portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: HAYASHI ENGINEERING INC.
    Inventors: Takahiko Taniguchi, Toshitaka Araga, Toranosuke Kajiwara
  • Publication number: 20070080563
    Abstract: An A-pillar on a motor vehicle is provided with a windshield flange for the securing of a windshield. The A-pillar is of single-part design in the region of the windshield and a wall region forming the windshield flange bounds a hollow cross section of the A-pillar. The windshield can be integrated indirectly in the A-pillar, which leads to a reduction in viewing angle obscuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG
    Inventors: Konrad Eipper, Arndt Gerick, Konrad Goetz, Tilmann Haug, Wolfgang Kleinekathoefer, Karl Weisskopf
  • Publication number: 20070080564
    Abstract: An article of furniture for placing an electronic device is provided. The furniture provides a support board for placing an electronic device at a position of palms where a user's hands naturally drop down, such that the user operates the electronic device with the hand at the position where the hand naturally drop down. Thus, the user's hand muscles are relaxed. Although the user controls the electronic device with the hands for a long time, the hands do not hurt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Chau-Lung Chen
  • Publication number: 20070080565
    Abstract: Systems and associated methods are disclosed for securing personal belongings to a seat or chair. The invention provides two locking mechanisms, one associated with a container having a locking door, and the second associated with a tether with a second lock for locking the container to the seat or chair. The preferred embodiments further provide a bracket for mounting the container on the seat or chair for more convenient access. The system may further include a slide assembly between the container and the bracket allowing the container to be positioned for more convenient access while remaining tethered to the seat or chair. The invention is applicable to virtually any type of seat or chair with appropriate modification. That is, the invention provides an article storage container that is secured to either a swivel, or straight-legged chair, or vehicle seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: Roy Mankovitz
  • Publication number: 20070080566
    Abstract: A passenger seat assembly for a vehicle, particularly an aircraft, which is adapted to provide self-contained, individual seating and sleeping accommodation for a passenger, said seating assembly including a supporting structure (42) for supporting said assembly off the floor of a vehicle; one or more movable, passenger-bearing, structural components (71, 72); and means for connecting said movable, structural components to said structure such that said components can be selectively moved between a seat configuration, in which a plurality of passenger-bearing surfaces on said one or more structural, movable components (71, 71) or said supporting structure form a seat for the passenger, and a bed configuration, in which a plurality of said bearing surfaces (47, 48, 67, 74, 76) are disposed substantially coplanarly and substantially contiguously to form a bed for the passenger; characterized in that at least one of said movable components (72) is double-sided, comprising first and second opposite sides, one of s
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: David Ferry, Adam Wells, Luke Miles, Andrew Lawler, David Starkey, Simon-Frederick Mills, Gary Doy