Patents Issued in May 15, 2007
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Patent number: 7216435Abstract: A spokeshave providing an easily used depth of cut adjustment that is simple, effective and requires no extra tool or blade removal for adjustment. The blade of the spokeshave is mounted on two posts that project normal to the back of the blade, and the posts are received in structures adjustably positioned within the spokeshave body. Adjustment of the positions of the post-receiving structures cause the blade to move toward or away from the body.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Lee Valley Tools, Ltd.Inventors: Matthew Bruce Siemers, Terry Ross Saunders
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Patent number: 7216436Abstract: A method and apparatus for precisely locating, aligning, targeting, and marking locations for fastener holes in structures is disclosed. The method and apparatus utilizes laser devices to project laser beams through alignment tools to determine the proper location and orientation of the fastener holes.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Denver Whitworth, Nicklas Gonzales, Vance Cribb
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Patent number: 7216437Abstract: An apparatus and method for checking alignment of a lighting fixture comprising a lighting fixture with a housing, reflective surface in the housing, light source in the housing, and a glass lens over an opening into the housing. A marking or indicia is placed on the glass lens in a known orientation with structure inside the housing that is visible from outside of the housing. By line of sight viewing of the marking or indicia, even from a distance away, an alignment of the marking or indicia with the structure inside the housing, the alignment or aiming orientation of the fixture can be determined. This can be used to check alignment of individual fixture, or can be used to check alignment of an array of fixtures, if the array has a known reference correlation to the fixture with the marking or indicia.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Musco CorporationInventors: Myron K. Gordin, Timothy J. Boyle
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Patent number: 7216438Abstract: A centering ruler includes a first straight edge, a second straight edge, an angle ? therebetween, and a measuring scale, marked on both sides of the ruler, which divides the first straight edge into equal increments. To find the center of a straight side of a workpiece, one aligns a first edge of a first side of a ruler with the straight side, positions a second edge of the ruler at the approximate center of the straight side, measures a minimum distance from a first end of the straight side to the second edge of the ruler, marks a first line of an “X” using the second edge as a guide, flips the ruler over to the second side, aligns the first edge of the ruler with the straight side, measures the afore-determined minimum distance from a second end of the straight side to the second edge of the ruler, and marks a second line of an “X” using the second edge as a guide. The center of the “X” marks the center of the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: James MacDougal Rice
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Patent number: 7216439Abstract: Devices configured to measure a length of rope moving through the device are disclosed. The devices of the present invention employ a sheave mounted for rotating within a housing. A rotation measuring assembly may determine the number of rotations of the sheave, and, thus, information about the length of the rope passing through the device. Information such as net rope length, gross rope length, current rope speed, maximum rope speed, or total rope length displaced during a certain period may be determined and displayed. A signaling device is configured to communicate the information.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Techxotic LCInventor: Rocke P. Thompson
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Patent number: 7216440Abstract: Apparatus and methods for determining a dimension of a portion of a garment are disclosed that preferably comprise a first member having a first gage end and a slide end, and a second member co-operatively engaged with the first member. The second member has a second gage end that has at least one scale. The apparatus has a locking device for locking the first and second members, such as a screw or wing nut passed through a pair of holes in registration. In preferred embodiments, the first and second gage ends extend from the first and second members respectively at a substantially right angle so they are substantially L-shaped. It is also preferred that the second member is made of a first layer and a second layer spaced away from the first layer, so the slide end passes between the first and second layers.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: CSI IndustriesInventor: Erna Zint
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Patent number: 7216441Abstract: An apparatus for measuring step height or depth against another surface with a measuring arm mounted horizontally beside the scale which has a beveled end allowing precise readings regardless if the apparatus is being held perpendicular, the apparatus has exchangeable measuring arms with various reaching capabilities, and a handle mounted to the top of the scale allowing the apparatus to be operated with one hand. A preferred embodiment includes the apparatus at four to five inches in length whereas an operator is able to measure height and depth in difficult to reach places. In one embodiment, the measuring arm is stainless steel and has longer measuring arms, the handle is made of any resilient material which allows the apparatus to be carried securely in one hand, pocket and or stored easily due to its small size, the apparatus disassembles for cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Robert Alan Batora
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Patent number: 7216442Abstract: A drying device for a wood-waste collecting machine includes a blower set on the base of the machine and a heating member connected between the blower and the conveying device of the machine. The blower has an air outlet connected with a windpipe, and the heating member is connected with one end of the windpipe, having a tubular member and a heating element in the tubular member. Between the other end of the heating member and a preset sidewall of the container of the conveying device is provided a pipe joint, for air sucked by the blower blown in the heating member to heat. Then heated air is blown through the air holes of the sidewall of the collecting chamber of the container of the conveying device to dry wood waste therein and then compressed in the compressing device of the machine to become tight solid blocks.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: San Ford Machinery Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chieh-Yuan Cheng
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Patent number: 7216443Abstract: Disclosed is an elevated support matrix for a shoe, which may either form a sole, heel, or sole and heel combination. The matrix is formed of metal, or other high-tensile materials. To minimize the weight of the matrix, but still maintain the structural integrity of the matrix and properly support the wearer's foot, passageways are created in the matrix. The passageways result in void space and lattice, which have corresponding volumes. The increased volume of void space correlates with an overall weight reduction. A support matrix is thus provided that takes advantage of higher-tensile materials to create a reduced weight structurally maintained support matrix. Methods of manufacturing the matrix are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: Colin Baden, David Lee Davis
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Patent number: 7216444Abstract: An ironing board including a support (1); and, an ironing surface (2) having a substantially convex shape, the ironing surface (2) being movably mounted to the support (1) to allow the ironing surface (2) to be moved between first (2A) and second (2B) substantially perpendicular ironing positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Basuki Muljadi
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Patent number: 7216445Abstract: A multi-positionable display apparatus includes a mounting plate, a sign holder, a latching mechanism, and a flexible hinge coupling the mounting plate to the sign holder. The sign may be displayed on a flat surface, such as a box, or may be displayed freely hanging from a store shelf or the like. When hanging from a store shelf, the multi-positionable display allows removal of items from lower shelving without the removal of the multi-positionable display from the shelving.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Malte Bruegmann
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Patent number: 7216446Abstract: The invention is directed to an inflatable display that has a plurality of inflatable compartments. A first inflatable compartment is continuously inflated by a first fan element and at least a second inflatable compartment is periodically inflated by a second fan element. The inflatable display may be produced from permeable material and configured to represent a predetermined shape or design when inflated, such as a witch and caldron, Santa Claus and a chimney, or the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg. Further, the inflatable display may include a string of lights enclosed within a plastic shell to avoid damaging the inflatable display material by heat or fire. Also, the period associated with the operational inflation/deflation may be controlled by a variable controller connected to the second fan element.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Chrisha Creations, Ltd.Inventor: William Machala
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Patent number: 7216447Abstract: A display device for displaying advertising material on a stair tread riser comprising a carrier adapted to be attached to a stair riser and an advertising plate adapted to be housed within the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Media Steps Group PLCInventor: Roger Christopher Bateman
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Patent number: 7216448Abstract: A display frame includes a frame body defining a receiving space with an access opening facing forwardly, a holding tray adapted for holding a flat panel device, like a tablet PC, and movable relative to the frame body between an extending position where the holding tray extends forwardly and outwardly of the opening, and a retreat position where the holding tray retreats into the space, a front profile frame movable relative to the frame body between open and closed positions, and a linkage pivoted on the front profile frame and coupled to a key which is disposed on the holding tray such that when the linkage is moved in response to the movement of the front profile frame, the holding tray is moved between the extending and retreat positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Tsung-Han Hsu
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Patent number: 7216449Abstract: A firearm safety device for a firearm having a trigger and trigger guard. The firearm safety device includes first and second assemblies adapted to be secured to the firearm on opposite sides of the trigger guard to prevent access to and actuation of the trigger. The firearm safety device includes a lip disposed on at least one of the first and second assemblies for overlapping the other assembly when the safety device is secured to the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Child Guard LLCInventors: J. Terry Riebling, William T. Hughes, David Koltas, Bernie Schaub
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Patent number: 7216450Abstract: A handgun including a one-piece frame assembly including a slide interface portion, a grip portion and a trigger guard, wherein the frame assembly includes at least two portions that have different hardnesses, and a firing assembly that includes a slide supported for reciprocal longitudinal sliding movement on the slide interface portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Dov Pikielny
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Patent number: 7216451Abstract: A modular hand grip for use on a firearm, the modular hand grip includes an upper portion, a lower portion and a coupling assembly. A rearward end of the upper portion is configured to engage a top portion of a barrel nut. Lug rails having gaps therein project from an inner surface of the upper portion at opposing sides and proximate edges thereof. The coupling assembly is engagable with a bottom portion of the barrel nut and is attached to the rearward end of the upper portion. The lower portion has opposing side sections, each terminating at an edge. A plurality of spaced apart lugs extend from each edge and are receivable in the gaps in the lug rails of the upper portion and are translatable in one of a forward direction and a rearward direction positioning the lugs under the lug rails.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Stephen P. Troy
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Patent number: 7216452Abstract: This device will allow the hunter to stabilize his rifle during hunting so that he or she may obtain a good clean shot at the prey. It will consist of a pair of arms, which are attached to a mounting surface and an arm upon which to rest the hunter's arm and rifle.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Russell D. Hall
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Patent number: 7216453Abstract: Two V-shaped fishing rod support elements are telescopingly coupled together and each element has a tubular element fastened thereto. Each support element has a pointed end which is forced into the ground to support a fishing rod once the two elements have been separated from each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Wilbur S. Higgins
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Patent number: 7216454Abstract: A keeper for securing various configurations of rigged fishing line comprises a doubled strand of rigid wire bent into a form which allows a fixed end to be secured to a fishing rod blank while an open other end remains open to allow a rigged line to be inserted under it. A method of attaching the keeper to a fishing rod blank aligns it axially with the open end toward the reel seat and applies silicone type or an equivalent waterproof fastener means around the fixed end and the rod blank.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventors: Diane Johnson, Steven Kokai
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Patent number: 7216455Abstract: A fishing jig lure has a fish hook mounted on a glass body with an epoxy resin. Light emitting particulates mixed with the epoxy resin emit visible light when subjected to an external light source.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Glow Optics, LLCInventor: Damion D. Becker
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Patent number: 7216456Abstract: A flasher for fishing is disclosed. The flasher is an elongated item with its width greater than thickness and with openings at its two opposite ends for the line used in fishing. The flasher is adapted drawable with the line fastened to the opening at the first end. At the first end there is a bending transversal in relation to the flasher centerline, and the opening at the first end is arranged to the side from the flasher centerline.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventors: Vesa Kääriäinen, Mika Niskanen
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Patent number: 7216457Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a mouse trap for insertion through the opening in the top of a pop can. The trap is formed of one piece stainless spring steel and includes a can-engaging element affixed to a can-engaging clip for engaging opposed surfaces of the pop can top. An intermediate element is affixed to the can-engaging element and to support element which, in turn, is affixed to a bait support element. The trap obstructs the can opening when the trap is in the release or sprung position.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Robert Cooper Hanning, Jr.
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Patent number: 7216458Abstract: The contoured gutter end cap has front and end walls with contours that correspond to the contours on the front wall of a length of standard gutter and thereby forms a more attractive gutter end when attached to the end of the gutter. It is formed with a bottom and three adjoining walls—a front wall, end wall and back wall. The back wall is substantially flat to allow for positioning against a vertical surface of a house or other structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Frederick A. Taouil
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Patent number: 7216459Abstract: A hatch cover with spring assembly to assist in lifting open the hatch cover lid. The lid is hinged to a frame so it can be rotated about the hinge to an open position. A spring or a pair of springs are attached to the underside of the lid. Each spring is a torsion spring having one arm selectively attached to the lid, and another arm in sliding contact with the frame. For ease of repair or replacement, the spring is attached only to the lid. In addition, attaching the spring to the lid allows the spring to retract when the lid is opened. The method for assembling the hatch includes the step of selectively attaching the spring to the lid underside. This step may be performed when the lid is detached from the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Neenah Foundry CompanyInventors: Steven M. Akkala, Elizabeth L. Remme
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Patent number: 7216460Abstract: A drainage system comprises an elongate flashing member having a width similar to width of CMUs, to be received beneath a course of CMUs, in use. A layer of water permeable material is attached to an upper surface of the flashing member. The water permeable material includes a longitudinal portion extending longitudinally adjacent a rear edge of the flashing member and a plurality of transverse portions extending transversely from the longitudinal portion to a front edge of the flashing member. A plurality of blocks of water permeable material are provided, each being positioned above the layer of water permeable material and extending upwardly into cavities of CMUs, in use. The water permeable material of the layer and the blocks has a porosity sufficient to permit water to pass therethrough but substantially insufficient to permit mortar and debris to pass therethrough so that water in cavities of the CMUs drains through the transverse portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Tom Sourlis
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Patent number: 7216461Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods which provide durable and substantially smooth surfaces comprised of a number of smaller pieces of surfacing material. For example, tiles of natural materials, such as marble or granite, are formed into larger unitary structures, wherein the surfaces of the tiles are substantially dead flat and the seams therebetween are diminished in size so as to minimize their visual impact. These unitary structures are preferably adapted to interconnection to thereby allow formation of substantially larger surfaces. Jig apparatus and methods for there use are disclosed for casting unitary structures of various shapes and configurations in such a manner that a dead flat surface with very little to zero lippage is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2002Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Clay E. Clemmer
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Patent number: 7216462Abstract: Improved premolded foam billets and drop-in foam billet joints increase the R value in concrete panels.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Fabcon, Inc.Inventors: Michael LeJeune, Jason Hensley, Thomas Kuckhahn, Donald Hall, Richard Wesen, George Miks
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Patent number: 7216463Abstract: A camouflaged structure and a method of camouflaging a structure against a background having a generally uniform composition of hue, saturation and brightness. In one embodiment, the camouflaged structures comprises a cell tower (100) camouflaged to decrease its visual impact when viewed by a viewer against a background sky (122) from an expected vantage point (102) using camouflaging techniques according to various aspects of the present invention. In a first aspect, the camouflage technique of the present invention comprises applying regions of color to one or more components of cell tower, wherein the colors are selected to match the composition (hue, saturation and brightness) of the background sky. In a second aspect, the camouflage technique of the present invention comprises providing one or more components of cell tower with reflectors that reflect light from an ambient sky (124) to a viewer.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: John L. LaRue
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Patent number: 7216464Abstract: A modular oven, such as a batch process oven, includes a standardized set of self supporting, interconnectable panels which, when assembled, from a self-supporting heat containment shell, free of added structural support members. The present invention is also directed at self-supporting modular oven panels and a method of assembling the panels such as in the expansion or conversion of a first modular oven assembly to a second assembly more conducive to current production requirements.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Raypaul Industries, Inc.Inventors: Greg Neal, David Neal
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Patent number: 7216465Abstract: A novel system for constructing smooth-faced metal framing and novel tracks and track connectors therefore. The system and connectors of the present invention utilize metal framing tracks that demonstrate a U-channel configuration having a base, sidewalls with at least one recess channel formed longitudinally therein, and marginal lips that extend inward from the sidewalls. A variety structurally related connectors, comprising at least a connector body, lip or base flange, and two lip receiving grooves, are described. These connectors are capable of interconnecting metal framing performing all framing functions including, without limitation, floor and ceiling joists, top and bottom plates, roof rafters, roof rims, window sills, trusses, headers and wall studs. The connectors lock into place within the track and are secured from the inside using fasteners applied into the non-surface aspects and/or recess channels of the track.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Eluterio Saldana
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Patent number: 7216466Abstract: The present invention is a universal ridge clip for attachment of a ridge cap along the peak of a centrally located roof ridge, usually on metal buildings. The clip may also be used on a “hip” roof application. The ridge clip is of a construction such that it provides a strong support area for the ridge cap without the need for fasteners that would penetrate the roof panel at exposed areas to the weather. It generally is a Z-shaped clip having a top fastening area, and a bottom anchoring area with these joined by a generally upright panel having a notch therein to allow roof ribs to pass through the notch.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Metal Works, Inc.Inventor: Bruce C. Nystrom
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Patent number: 7216467Abstract: A column to structure attachment device and method is disclosed for securing a support column between a base structure and a beam structural member. The device includes a structural column having a first end and a second end with a void parallel to a longitudinal axis of the column such that the void forms a communication therethrough between the first end and second end. Also included is a first end adapter element that engages the column first end and a second end adapter element that engages the column second end. In addition, an element is provided for maintaining compressive loading on the column between the first end adapter element and the second end second adapter element and is operational to maintain the compressive loading under all anticipated external loading conditions acting upon the column to structure attachment device through the base structure and the beam structural member.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Shane Pott
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Patent number: 7216468Abstract: A flaps closing apparatus for closing full flap boxes is provided. The apparatus includes a flaps closing assembly with a first brake mechanism and closing bars with a second brake mechanism. The first brake mechanism controls the vertical motion of the flaps closing assembly with respect to the flaps closing apparatus. The second brake mechanism holds the closing bars in an angled configuration and at a first predetermined vertical position permits the bars to pivot to a horizontal configuration. A flap sealing assembly includes a pair of compression plates positioned outside the flaps closing assembly. A compression plate actuating mechanism draws the compression plates inwardly to urge side flaps of the full flap box into contact with sides of the full flap box at a second predetermined vertical position. A vertical movement mechanism lowers and raises the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: James A. Goodman
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Patent number: 7216469Abstract: An apparatus and method of enclosing material in a netting and supplying a handle for ease of carrying the netted material, comprising clippers, irises, and a handle maker. A novel scissors assembly for severing the netting is disclosed. A conveyor carries the material to a pair of irises. The irises gather the netting around the material, the first clipper closes and severs the netting, and the handle maker forms a loop out of the severed netting. The second clipper attaches the loop back to the netting to form a handle. A scale can be used to weigh the material and a printer can create a label, with the weight or whatever other information is desired, for attachment to the netting.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Poly-Clip System Corp.Inventors: Edward D. Kirk, Robert Pinto, Eggo L. Haschke
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Patent number: 7216470Abstract: A sheet package producing system for producing a sheet package having a predetermined number of sheets or X-ray films is provided. A cutting/stacking device forms the sheets by cutting continuous sheet at a regular length, and for stacking the sheets in the predetermined number. A covered sheet stack producing device inserts the stacked sheets into a protective cover, to obtain a covered sheet stack. A packaging device packages the covered sheet stack to obtain the sheet package. The cutting/stacking device, the covered sheet stack producing device and the packaging device are connected in series with one another. Those devices are balanced in line capacity balance relative to one another. In a preferred embodiment, the cutting/stacking device includes a supply module for feeding the continuous sheet. A cutter module cuts the continuous sheet to obtain the sheets. A stacker module stacks the sheets in the predetermined number.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2002Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Fujifilm CorporationInventor: Hiroyuki Nishida
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Patent number: 7216471Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a multipurpose gardening tool having an attachable circular carriage for converting an edge trimmer to a lawnmower for cutting and trimming grass and bushes. The circular carriage has an opening configured for receiving the edge trimmer. The multipurpose gardening tool also includes a coupler. The coupler allows a user to fixedly couple the edge trimmer to the carriage housing without use of any tools. The multipurpose gardening tool further includes wheels for maneuvering the lawnmower. A height adjuster couples these wheels to the carriage. The coupling allows the wheels to be manually and independently controlled for lifting the carriage off the surface of the ground and adjusting the height of the carriage.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Rizwan Syed Hassan
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Patent number: 7216472Abstract: A guiding shaft structure for a chain connector includes a black shaft and a guiding bolt. The black shaft comprises a passage with a threaded section therein and a first protruding ring, a second protruding ring and a third protruding ring on an outer surface thereof. The guiding bolt comprises an insertion section and a guiding section. The insertion section comprises grooves, a circular flange and a guiding surface. The guiding section comprises a threaded portion. The black shaft and the guiding bolt are secured with each other to form a one piece and to provide a secure connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Wen-pin Wang
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Patent number: 7216473Abstract: A lubrication system for an expendable gas turbine engine (20) having a rotatable shaft (26) is provided. Bearings (28) journal the shaft (26) for rotation about an axis. The system includes a vessel (46) for containing lubricating oil, a conduit (58) extending from the vessel (46) to the bearings (28), and a solenoid operated valve (70,76) in the conduit (58) and operable to only either fully open or fully closed. A control circuit (16) is provided for pulsing the solenoid (70) at a controlled rate to alternatingly (a) allow oil flow and (b) halt oil flow to the bearings (28) for a time insufficient to cause oil starvation of the bearings (28).Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Malcolm J. McArthur, Anthony C. Jones
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Patent number: 7216474Abstract: An air inlet duct for an air-breathing combined-cycle aircraft engines is internally divided into separate channels for low-speed and high-speed components of the engine, and contains one or more movable panels that are fully contained within the duct and pivotal between an open position in which incoming air is directed to both channels and a closed position in which all incoming air is directed to the channel leading to the high-speed engine. This integrated duct utilizes all incoming air at all stages of flight with no change in either the geometry of the air capture portion of the engine or the engine itself, and no exposure of movable leading edges. The result is a minimum of shock waves and a high degree of efficiency in operation of the engine.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Aerojet-General CorporationInventors: Melvin J. Bulman, Frederick S. Billig
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Patent number: 7216475Abstract: An aft FLADE gas turbine engine includes a fan section drivenly connected to a low pressure turbine section, a core engine located between the fan section and the low pressure turbine section, a fan bypass duct circumscribing the core engine and in fluid communication with the fan section, and a mixer downstream of the low pressure turbine section and in fluid communication with the fan bypass duct, and an aft FLADE turbine downstream of the mixer. At least one row of aft FLADE fan blades disposed radially outwardly of and connected to the aft FLADE turbine and radially extending across a FLADE duct circumscribing the fan bypass duct. The aft FLADE turbine may be a free turbine or connected to and rotatable with the low pressure turbine section. A power extraction apparatus may be disposed within the engine and drivenly connected to the aft FLADE turbine.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: James Edward Johnson
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Patent number: 7216476Abstract: A nozzle for a jet engine generally includes a nozzle rim and a bendable duct for communicating an exhaust flow generated by the engine to the nozzle rim. A gimbal joint pivotably couples the nozzle rim to supporting structure. The gimbal joint allows the nozzle rim to be pivoted about a first axis and a second axis, thereby allowing changes to the vector at which the exhaust flow is discharged from the nozzle rim.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Lawrence E. Fink
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Patent number: 7216477Abstract: A system for cooling a portion of a rocket engine with an inert compound and transferring the thermal energy from the inert compound to the propellants. The energy absorbed by the coolant is used also to power the turbines which powers the pumps that pump the fuel, the oxidizer, and the coolant. Additionally, the coolant, which is an inert compound, is used to separate the oxidizer and the fuel before the oxidizer and the fuel enter the combustion chamber eliminating the need for a complex inert turbo pump seal package. The systems which pump or comprise the coolant physically separate the propellants before the propellants enter the rocket engine. The coolant remains substantially unconsumed in this cycle.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Christopher M Erickson, James R Lobitz, William Bissell
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Patent number: 7216478Abstract: A method of monitoring operation of a dosing system for treating exhaust of an engine includes monitoring a downstream temperature of an exhaust downstream of the dosing system and injecting a dosing agent. A control module determines a temperature differential threshold based on an amount of dosing agent injected and calculates a temperature differential. The control module further evaluates operation of the dosing system based on the temperature differential and the temperature differential threshold.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: David B. Brown, Michael J. Paratore, Jr., Michael B. Viola
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Patent number: 7216479Abstract: Normally, at the time of cold-start of an internal combustion engine or the like, the flow of exhaust in an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine is suppressed or two-stage combustion is carried out so as to promote exhaust purification in an exhaust system. However, when a correlation value of a braking force required to be generated by a vacuum type brake booster is greater than a correlation value of a braking force that can be actually generated by the vacuum type brake booster, a restricting device restricts the suppression of the exhaust flow or a two-stage combustion prohibiting device prohibits the two-combustion.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Yasuki Tamura
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Patent number: 7216480Abstract: An exhaust emission control system for a vehicle including a primary engine and a secondary engine having a displacement smaller than that of the primary engine is provided with an exhaust passage having a junction portion at which exhaust gas discharged from the primary engine and exhaust gas discharged from the secondary engine join together, and an exhaust emission purifying device that purifies the exhaust gas joined at the junction portion in the exhaust passage.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Makoto Suzuki, Kunihiko Hayashi
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Patent number: 7216481Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for providing reformate into an engine exhaust stream including aftertreatment devices such as a particulate trap and an NOx filter regenerable by hydrogen-rich reformate injected into the engine exhaust ahead of the aftertreatment devices. A pump pressurizes a hydrocarbon catalytic reformer, and a three-way valve for dividing the reformate injected into the engine exhaust. The reformer draws oxygen from the engine exhaust rather than ambient air as in the prior art. Thus, the only pressure drop that the pump/reformer system must overcome is within the reformate supply system between the reformer take-off point and the reformate entry points. In a configuration wherein the exhaust is taken off ahead of the inline particulate trap, a separate particulate filter is preferably incorporated into the reformer supply line.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John A. MacBain, Harry L. Husted
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Patent number: 7216482Abstract: In a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission, a hydraulic pump is linked to a hydraulic motor by a hydraulic closed circuit to change the capacity of the hydraulic motor so as to change the speed of a motorcycle continuously. A clutch device comprising a clutch valve for connecting and disconnecting a high pressure side oil passage and a low pressure side oil passage constituting the hydraulic closed circuit. A governor mechanism for generating governor force corresponding to the input rotation speed of the hydraulic pump and applying this governor force in the closing direction of the clutch valve. A spring for giving urging force in the opening direction of the clutch valve, and a buffer mechanism having a variable oil chamber and an oil pool chamber for easing the opening and closing movements of the clutch valve activated according to the governor force and the urging force.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshihiro Yoshida, Toshimasa Mitsubori, Takashi Ozeki, Kazuhiko Nakamura
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Patent number: 7216483Abstract: A generating set formed so that a generator 70 connected to a rotary shaft 32 turning and supporting a conveyor 30 by utilizing the power by which a gas supplied by a supply means 60 into a bucket 50 positioned on a lower portion of the side of the conveyor 30 which is turned upward in the interior of a tower 10 is moved up with the bucket 50 in a liquid 20 stored in the interior of the tower 10 as the gas receives the buoyancy of the liquid. In this generating set, the supply means 60 is formed so as to turn compressed air into a plurality of bubbles of a very small diameter, send out these bubbles into the liquid 20 in the interior of the tower, and hold down to a low level the resistance occurring when the compressed air is sent out into the liquid 20 in the interior of the tower. An electric power energy value obtained from the generator 70 is increased with respect to a value of the energy consumed by the supply means 60.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Takeuchi Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Akio Takeuchi
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Patent number: 7216484Abstract: An arc-hydrolysis steam generator apparatus and method of use thereof, the steam generator comprising of an arc-plasma hydrolysis using a high pressure vessel and electrodes exposed to high frequency, high amperage pulses and an inductor placed around an arc-hydrolysis unit, wherein the inductor recovers magnetic energy generated by the electric arc discharge to supplement the steam energy recoverable from water by the arc-hydrolysis unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Victor M. Villalobos