Patents Issued in July 12, 2007
  • Publication number: 20070158953
    Abstract: An improved window sash latch which has a locking mechanism and a keeper is provided with a handle that rotates from a “locked” to an “unlocked” position. An inner cavity of the handle has a spring assembly having a sliding part that can be forced into a detent as the handle slides around a cylindrical extension of an outer surface of the latch. The detents correspond to a “locked” and an “unlocked” position of the latch. The latch also provides two cams where both cams revolve relative to each other; one cam is activated by the handle through the handle's shaft, the other cam engages the keeper, and both cams engage each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Luke Liang
  • Publication number: 20070158954
    Abstract: Lock having a latch (1) which can be displaced between an open position and a closed position and is retained in the closed position by a catch (2), it being possible for the catch (2), by a release member (3) being pivoted about a pivot bearing, to be moved from a blocking position into a release position which allows the latch to be displaced into its open position, the release means (3) acting on the catch (2), and having a safety member (4) which can assume an active position, which allows displacement of the catch (2) by release member actuation, and a safety position, which allows the release member to be inoperative upon actuation, the changeover between the active position and the safety position of the safety member (4) taking place, in particular, by an electric motor such that with the release member (3) moved into the release position, upon changeover from the safety position into the active position, the catch (2) is moved into its release position, wherein a safety lever (5) which carries the sa
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Werner Warmke, Bernd Kluting, Frank Horschgen
  • Publication number: 20070158955
    Abstract: Decompression locks are required in order to achieve a rapid compensation of pressure in case of a sudden increase in pressure in one of two areas which are separated by a pressure tight wall. Decompression locks are used where different pressures in two separate areas have to be compensated rapidly. The purpose of this invention is to provide an improved decompression lock or an improved structural unit with two adjacent decompression locks acting in opposite directions. The improvements include a reduction in weight, simplified installation, a lower number of constituent parts, and a resulting reduction in overall cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Bernhard Homner
  • Publication number: 20070158956
    Abstract: A pressurized handle set includes a latch member, a sliding slot and a door set. The door set includes a door, a door frame, a pliable pad and a bolt. The bolt couples the door and door frame and provides a turning means. The pliable pad is interposed between the door and door frame. The latch member and the sliding slot are located on respectively on the door and door frame. The latch member includes an axle, a bracing arm and a stub shaft. The bracing arm may turn about the axle along a swivel path. The stub shaft is located on one end of the bracing arm. When the bracing arm is swiveled along the swivel path and slid in a distal end of the sliding slot, the pliable pad is compressed to generate an elastic force. The sliding slot thus structured can gradually increase the elastic force then gradually decrease the elastic force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Shih-Ming Wang, Jo-Shun Chiang
  • Publication number: 20070158957
    Abstract: The double door security device uses at least two opposed hinges of the double door pair to secure corresponding door bar retainers to the door frame structure. The hinge pin is removed and the door bar retainer is placed upon the hinge, with a hinge pin of suitable length reinstalled through the hinge to secure the door bar retainer pivotally to the hinge. The door bar retainer, in combination with the hinge, defines a door bar passage for the removable installation of a door bar therethrough. The retainers may be configured to accept door bars having various cross sectional shapes, e.g. two by four lumber, square and round tubing and pipe, etc. The hinge attachment ends of the retainers are preferably beveled to minimize marring of the door and door frame adjacent to the hinge, and to serve as a door stop limiting the opening swing of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Kramer, Anthony Lepore, Terry Kramer
  • Publication number: 20070158958
    Abstract: A locking device having at least one first segment, at least one second segment situated so as to be capable of being moved relative to the first segment, at least one first segment and at least one second segment being capable of assuming at least one first and at least one second position relative to one another, and at least one segment having at least one indicator area that can be substantially permanently modified in at least one physically perceivable property, wherein a movement that is required in order to open and/or close the locking device immediately moves the position of at least one first segment relative to at least one second segment at least temporarily from the first position into the second position, and effects the modification of the physically perceivable property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: PI INVESTMENT AG
    Inventor: Eric Lahusen
  • Publication number: 20070158959
    Abstract: A door handle for a vehicle includes: a main body held when the door is opened or closed; a lever member provided on an inner side of the main body in a freely rotatable manner; a handle case to which the main body and the lever member are attached; and a transmission device for transmitting rotation of the lever member to a latch mechanism of the door so as to release a latch state of the door. The transmission device has: a rotation member which is engaged with the lever member and rotates vertically in accordance with the rotation of the lever member; and a coupling member for coupling the rotation member and the latch mechanism with each other. A coupling part between the rotation member and the latch mechanism is positioned closer to a front surface of the door in comparison with a rotational center of the rotation member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Koichi Sakamoto
  • Publication number: 20070158960
    Abstract: A vehicle door handle includes a handle main body, a handle cover assembled to the handle main body by means of a first assembly portion and a second assembly portion, and the second assembly portion including: a first engagement portion having a recessed portion and a protruding portion; and a second engagement portion provided at the other of the handle main body and the handle cover and having a hook portion hooking over the first engagement portion, wherein, the handle cover engages the handle main body by rotating at least either one of the handle cover and the handle main body while the second engagement portion hooks over the first engagement portion in a manner where a top end of the hook portion of the second engagement portion is positioned within the recessed portion of the first engagement portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tetsurou Tanimoto, Koichi Nagata, Sadayuki Makino
  • Publication number: 20070158961
    Abstract: A mobile telephone battery cover locking mechanism includes at least one latching member and at least one spring loaded locking member adapted to securely engage the latching member at one end when the latching member is fully inserted in at least one spacing provided at that end. The latching member forces the spring loaded locking member to move against its spring bias when the latching member is being inserted in the spacing with the spring loaded lacking member having moved under its spring bias when the latching member is fully inserted in the spacing. The spring loaded locking member may be moved against its spring bias to allow the fully inserted latching member to disengage from the spring loaded locking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Sung-Woong Ahn, Yun-Taek Jung
  • Publication number: 20070158962
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle is disclosed with a vehicle body, an ornamental fascia mounted to a front end of the vehicle body and a structural member mounted to the vehicle body front end. The structural member extends through the ornamental fascia to an exterior side of the vehicle body for a compact arrangement of structural, functional and design characteristics of the vehicle front end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Publication number: 20070158963
    Abstract: Magnets attach a resilient material protector to the sides of a vehicle. The protector also includes a hook that fits between the vehicle door and the door post to prevent the protector from being removed from the vehicle when the door is locked. The protector has two portions that fold over each other such that the magnets on the respective portions align with each other and secure the portions together in a stowed position. The hook embeds in one portion of the protector and can extend between the vehicle door and its post to secure the protector to the vehicle. A recess opposite the hook in the other portion of the protector receives the hook's free end. The magnets have soft material on their outside to prevent the magnets from scratching the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Pierre Debs
  • Publication number: 20070158964
    Abstract: A finger unit of a robot hand has a first rotational actuator, a first finger joint part, a first finger linkage, a second finger joint part, and a second finger linkage that are connected in this order. A second rotational actuator is attached to the first finger linkage. The first finger linkage swivels about the first finger joint part by the first rotational actuator, and the second finger linkage swivels about the second finger joint part by the second rotational actuator. The second rotational actuator is attached to the first finger linkage so as to be in a slantwise orientation relative to a straight line connecting a center of rotation of the first finger joint part and a center of rotation of the second finger joint part. With this configuration, an axial length of the finger unit of a robot hand can be shortened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Naoki Kanayama
  • Publication number: 20070158965
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of attaching a load carrier to a vehicle and/or fixing member. The method comprises applying adhesive to the vehicle roof and/or the fixing member, and attaching the fixing member to the vehicle, for subsequent attachment of a load carrier to the fixing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Thule Automotive Limited
    Inventor: Peter Van Smirren
  • Publication number: 20070158966
    Abstract: A vehicle center console. The console includes a cantilevered body having an upper surface, which includes one or more upper center console features. The console also includes a lower surface including one or more lower center console features. The lower surface is disposed vertically apart from at least a portion of the upper surface such that a vehicle occupant has access to the one or more upper and lower center console features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Kris Tomasson, Freeman Thomas, Matthew Hill
  • Publication number: 20070158967
    Abstract: A loading-space protection device includes a holding unit, in which at least one winding shaft for winding up or unwinding a flexible sheet-like structure is mounted, and fastening means for securing the holding unit in a functional position, fixed on the vehicle, in mounts on the vehicle. At least one fastening means is assigned at least one securing means which is mounted moveably in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle between a blocking position, which blocks the fastening means in its fastening position within the mount on the vehicle in an interlocking manner, and a rest position, which is disengaged from the fastening means, in such a manner that severe longitudinal accelerations of the vehicle, in particular positive or negative accelerations in the form of a front or rear impact, lead to the securing means being displaced into the blocking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Marina Ehrenberger, Herbert Walter
  • Publication number: 20070158968
    Abstract: The storage system includes a housing which is fittable into a bed of a pickup truck or utility vehicle, wherein the top member of the housing extends forwardly beyond the bottom member. Two pullout drawers are arranged side-by-side within the housing and extend so that a front surface thereof is substantially flush with the forward edge of the top member. The exposed surfaces of the housing have a protective polyurethane coating, providing protection against extreme weather. Connecting members extend from the sides of the housing to the sides of the pickup truck bed or utility vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Alan Chandler, James Rankin, Shelli Kolakowski
  • Publication number: 20070158969
    Abstract: A maneuverable ambulance chair is disclosed that allows an ambulance attendant to safely attend to a patient because the chair is both secured to the floor, wall, or other structure of an ambulance and selectively maneuverable, allowing access to the patient at any number of positions while allowing an ambulance attendant to remain secured in the chair. A track or channel allows an ambulance attendant to selectively position the chair at any position along the track. The rear portion of an ambulance is also configured to facilitate the convenient access of both medical supplies and the patient, without requiring the ambulance attendant to leave the chair or sacrifice protection of the ambulance attendant against crashes or sudden unwanted ambulance movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Nathan Walkingshaw
  • Publication number: 20070158970
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sunshade device for the rear door window of an automobile. Both ends of a sunshade screen rod, to which an end of the sunshade screen wound on the winding roll biased by an elastic member in a frame is fastened, are raised and lowered by a telescopic bar and an actuation arm, which are extended or retracted and erected or tilted through a single driving mechanism assembly including a driving motor, so as to spread or wind the sunshade screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: JOON-HEE KIM
  • Publication number: 20070158971
    Abstract: A cabriolet vehicle with a roof provided which at least in some areas has a flexible cover, which includes in its front roof area a rigid area, a so-called roof top, overlapped by a cover. The front roof area can be stored in the same orientation as in the closed state in a body recess, and the body recess is bounded on the rear by an edge serving as a front edge of the additional body outer surface extending to the rear. The edge is preceded at least in parts of it area by a support step for a flexible lining running from the edge to an area of the roof. The step is adapted to the contour of the edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2005
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Nils Kreiling
  • Publication number: 20070158972
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for the actuation of at least one pivotable external element of a vehicle, in particular of a top element of a convertible vehicle, with at least one pivot joint and a drive. The drive may be an electric motor (18, 19, 20, 21, 22) which introduces a drive torque directly into the at least one pivot joint (10A, 10B, 11A, 11B, 13A, 13B, 14A, 14B, 17A, 17B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Jorg Jahn, Peter Gutendorf, Ansgar Pellenwessel
  • Publication number: 20070158973
    Abstract: A rear hatch arrangement of a motor vehicle is proposed which comprises a first, upper rear hatch part (15) which is attached via a coupling means (16) to a body section (11) and can be pivoted around an axis which runs in the transverse direction of the vehicle, and a second, lower rear hatch part (15) with an upper edge which in the closed position borders the lower edge of the upper rear hatch part (14) and which lower rear hatch part can be pivoted out relative to the upper rear hatch part (14) by means of at least one articulated mechanism. As claimed in the invention the articulated mechanism (19) is guided in at least one guide rail (23) so that the lower rear hatch part (15) in the outwardly pivoted state can be translationally shifted relative to the upper rear hatch part (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: WEBASTO AG
    Inventors: Michael Kolbl, Alain Leroy, Dirk Legler, Thomas Jakimenczuk, Heinz Pschorn, Thomas Rudolph, Heinz Pschorn
  • Publication number: 20070158974
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle is disclosed having a vehicle body with a passenger compartment and a door opening to the passenger compartment. A door is pivotally mounted to the door opening with an inclined axis which may extend laterally outboard and downward relative to the vehicle body in a rearward direction of the vehicle. The door opening may be provided through a sidewall and a roof of the vehicle; and the door may be provided with a side panel and a roof panel to match the door opening. Also disclosed is a hinge arrangement for attaching the door to the vehicle body at an upper region and a rearward region of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Publication number: 20070158975
    Abstract: A portable protective enclosure for motorcycles or other small vehicles comprising a planar base, right and left substantially identical rear roof members mating to encompass and enclose the rear area of the base, and a cab-like front portion for coverage of the front area of the base. The base includes a retractable ramp for insertion of the vehicle, rails and associated fasteners for fixedly mounting vehicles within the enclosure, right and left substantially identical utility compartments that are enclosed by the cab, a caster mechanism for mobility, and electrical means for providing such capabilities as interior lighting and exhaust and vehicle battery charging. Solar power means may also be included. Mutually engaging attachment devices are included for releasably joining the base, rear roof and cab members into an integrated assembled structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: G. William Atchison, Edward Quinn
  • Publication number: 20070158976
    Abstract: The invention is an energy absorbing member comprising, an amorphous thermoplastic cellular polymer in contact with a structural element, wherein at least about 50% of the cells of the amorphous cellular polymer are closed cells and the closed cells have a gas pressure that is about 0.5 atmosphere to about 1.4 atmospheres at ambient temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Chau Vo, Steven Swartzmiller, Myron Maurer, Marisa Calhoun
  • Publication number: 20070158977
    Abstract: A rear structure of a vehicular body has side sills disposed at lateral ends of the vehicular body. The rear structure further has side rear members having a hat-shaped cross-section and having a kick-up portion that is upwardly inclined. The side rear members are bonded to the side sills at bonded portions, and extend toward a rear of the vehicular body. The rear structure further has a cross member connecting side sills in a lateral direction across the vehicular body. The cross member is connected to each of the side sills at connected portions at a rear of the kick-up portions. The rear structure further has reinforcements having a closed cross-section in a longitudinal plane and in a lateral plane. The reinforcements are disposed in the side rear members between the bonded portions and the connected portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Satoshi Yasukouchi, Hiroshi Satou
  • Publication number: 20070158978
    Abstract: A vehicle sunroof including a sunroof frame mounted to a vehicle roof opening and having opposing lateral sides. The sunroof frame has an outer edge adjacent to the outer surface of the vehicle roof and an inner edge located within the vehicle cabin. The vehicle sunroof also includes a number of solar panels. Each solar panel includes a solar collection surface for collecting sunlight for producing solar energy. The solar panels extend between and are connected to the opposing lateral sides of the sunroof frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: David Woodhouse, Tyler Blake, Freeman Thomas
  • Publication number: 20070158979
    Abstract: A center seat console that moves between a forward position between front seats, an intermediate position, and a rear position between rear seats is disclosed. The seat/console may function as a seat in the rear seat position, or in the intermediate position. In the intermediate position, the seat/console in the seat configuration may advantageously be used to support a child safety seat. The seat/console may also be configured as a console in either the rear seat, intermediate, or front seat positions. The seat/console is provided with an adjustable height support that permits the seat/console to be lowered to fit beneath arm rests assembled to the front seats when it is desired to place the console between the front seats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mohammad Saberan, James Klein, Brian Phillips, David Kolena, Wee Gam, Sanjay Vakil, Artur Dlugosz, Fred Kresky, Kyle Calvert, Daniel Kirk
  • Publication number: 20070158980
    Abstract: A furniture member actuation mechanism includes first and second side plates with polymeric inserts each having an elongated slot each receiving a first or second pin. First and second seat back support elements are provided, the first element rotatably coupled to the first side plate and rotatably linked to the first pin and the second element rotatably coupled to the second side plate and rotatably linked to the second pin. First and second leg rest support arms are each connected by a pantograph linkage set to a drive rod disposed through the side plates. A rearward force applied by an occupant to the support elements rotates them rearward with the first and second pins sliding within the elongated slots. An occupant's weight when the rearward force is removed returns the support elements to a pre-rotation position. A cam adjusts a weight a leg rest can hold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: La-Z-Boy Incorporated
    Inventors: Larry LaPointe, Richard Marshall, Brian Fredricks, David Collins, Richard Hartford, Gerald Stotz, Michael Gaines
  • Publication number: 20070158981
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a seat for a vehicle having at least one temperature conditioned component. The temperature conditioned component comprises a cushion, a trim surface, an insert located beneath the trim surface and a cushioning layer. The cushioning layer comprises one or more pouches with a filler material, and preferably a liquid filler material, that distributes the downward pressure of the occupant across a larger area of the seat. This distribution of downward pressure reduces or eliminates pressure points in the seat. The seat may also include an air mover assembly that facilitates the heating, cooling or ventilation function of the seat by blowing air to or drawing air from the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Gabriella Almasi, Evelina Grigore, Nick Brie, Ed Marlovits, Goran Bajic, Marinko Lazanja, Shaun Howick
  • Publication number: 20070158982
    Abstract: A fighting chair for boating big gamefish that is energy efficient and ergometric. The major advantages of the Energy Efficient Fighting Chair over prior fighting chairs is: 1 It allows better use of all major muscle groups in fighting a fish, especially the strongest muscle group, the leg muscles. 2 the design allows a significantly greater amount of line to be recovered per stroke of the rod. 3 The gimbaled rod butt pivot, rest, is highly adjustable and can have more than one pivot and gimbal installed so the rod position can be adjusted to accommodate differences in where the fish is positioned, the geometry of the rod and angler's physiology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Donald Gary Pellinen
  • Publication number: 20070158983
    Abstract: Impact absorption structure is provided in side frame element of seat cushion frame, wherein the side frame element is basically of a closed cross-section portion therein, including forward and backward support points therein. In the structure, an opened cross-section area is defined in the closed cross-section by forming a cut-away portion in a lower part of a forward local region of such closed cross-section portion between the forward and backward support points, so that the opened cross-section area is deformable at said cut-away portion by a great load transmitted from a seat back frame thereto, thereby absorbing a corresponding impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: TACHI-S CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Masaaki Yokota, Masamitsu Minai
  • Publication number: 20070158984
    Abstract: A seat cover for an infant/child seat having a seat portion and a back portion and straps for securing an infant/child within the seat comprises a cover member for mounting on at least a part of the seat portion and/or back portion of the infant/child seat. At least one aperture is formed in the cover member for receiving a strap to allow a part of the strap to pass therethrough. A fastener is formed on at least one of the apertures for opening and closing at least a portion of the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Davis, Jennie Enholm
  • Publication number: 20070158985
    Abstract: An adjustable lumbar support for a seat comprising a pair of parallel lateral rails, wherein each of the lateral rails has a lower end and an upper end, a support panel having a top end and a bottom end, the support panel pivoting at the top end while remaining fixed with respect to the lateral rails, a rail bracket slidably attached to the lateral rails, a spring operatively connected to the rail bracket, wherein the spring biases the rail bracket in a first position, a cable operatively connected to the rail bracket, wherein the cable pulls the bracket from the first position to a second position, and a lift wire pivotably attaching the support panel to the rail bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Donald Mundell, Joe Reu
  • Publication number: 20070158986
    Abstract: An adjustable sun lounge for a performance or pleasure boat. The sun lounge converts from a seating configuration into a sunbathing configuration. The sun lounge generally includes a backrest which is movable via a double-pivot hinge and guided by a guide arm from an upright position to a substantially horizontal position. The sun lounge also includes a sunpad and a center cushion movable via a single-pivot hinge from an inclined position to a substantially horizontal position. When the backrest is in the substantially horizontal position and the center cushion is in the substantially horizontal position, the sun lounge is substantially horizontal and flat to accommodate a sunbathing person stretched out thereon. In the upright position, the backrest forms part of a seat structure which may be used when sunbathing is not desired, for example, while the boat is moving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Porter, Inc. d/b/a Thunderbird Products
    Inventors: John Adams, Ronald Dunning
  • Publication number: 20070158987
    Abstract: A seat sliding apparatus for a vehicle includes a lower rail fixed to a vehicle floor, an upper rail fixed to a vehicle seat, rolling engagement members disposed between the lower rail and the upper rail for making the upper rail to be movable relative to the lower rail in a longitudinal direction thereof, and two retainers arranged between the lower rail and the upper rail along a longitudinal direction thereof and each including a notch. The rolling engagement members are rotatably held at a front end portion and a rear end portion of the retainer. In addition, the lower rail includes a first engagement projection engaging with front end and rear end surfaces of the notch in response to a sliding movement of the upper rail relative to the lower rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Masatoshi Hayakawa, Yasuhiro Kojima, Yukifumi Yamada
  • Publication number: 20070158988
    Abstract: Ends of each supporting pin are projected to both sides of each link plate. Each supporting shaft is fixed by welding to each link plate at a position near one end side of the plate. A pipe-like connecting shaft is axis-aligned to and fitted on an end portion of the supporting pin which projects inward from each link plate, so as to be supported between link plates. An end portion of the supporting pin which projects outward from each link plate is passed through a side frame section and fixedly riveted over. Further, each link plate is fixed by welding to both ends of the connecting shaft, and a link base frame is assembled between side frame sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Masami Yoshida
  • Publication number: 20070158989
    Abstract: A reclining device of two-point hinged type including a reclining plate element having one end connected via first lock mechanism with lower hinge point about which the reclining plate element is inclined and another end connected via second lock mechanism with upper hinge point about which a seat back is foldable forwardly. A forward inclination limit point is defined to limit forward rotation of the reclining plate element. Bifurcated flexible wire cable is arranged between unlocking plate and the first and second lock mechanisms, such that operation of the unlocking plate causes synchronized unlocking operation of both first and second lock mechanisms, whereupon the reclining plate element is automatically rotated to the forward inclination limit point, thereby allowing the seat back to be foldable relative to the upper hinge point in the thus-inclined reclining plate element down to a non-use position, with the backward side thereof extending along a substantially horizontal line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: TACHI-S CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Takanori Ishizuka
  • Publication number: 20070158990
    Abstract: A head restraint (1) for use in motor vehicles and comprising a support (5) for supporting the head restraint and fixing the head restraint to the backrest of a vehicle seat, the support (5) comprising a carrier (12) and at least one support leg (14, 15) coupled to the carrier (12), together with an adjusting arrangement (6) for adjusting the position of the head restraint in relation to an occupant of the motor vehicle. The carrier (12) is enclosed by a casing (2), which is rotatably connected to the support (5) along an axis of rotation (18) running essentially at right angles to the support leg (14, 15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Bengt Hermansson, Therese Nilsson, Urban Jagenstedt
  • Publication number: 20070158991
    Abstract: An armrest device includes an armrest mount, an armrest member coupled to and rotatable relative to the armrest mount about a pivot axis, a latch member that extends through the armrest member and into the armrest mount and that is movable in a direction parallel to the pivot axis between locking and unlocking positions, and an armrest button mounted movably on the armrest member and operable to move along a button axis transverse to the pivot axis for driving movement of the latch member from the locking position to the unlocking position. The latch member engages the armrest mount to arrest rotation of the armrest member relative to the armrest mount when in the locking position, and is disengaged from the armrest mount to permit rotation of the armrest member relative to the armrest mount when in the unlocking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Jian-Qun Li
  • Publication number: 20070158992
    Abstract: A passenger seating arrangement for a vehicle having a floor includes a footrest positioned forward of a seat bottom. The footrest has a foot supporting surface positioned above the floor. The footrest may be an enclosure suspended below the bottom of a forward-positioned seat. In an alternative embodiment, the seating arrangement may include a footrest which allows each of a passenger's feet to be supported above the floor in different longitudinal positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: BE AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Dowty, James Yurchenco
  • Publication number: 20070158993
    Abstract: A chair includes a base and a seating structure rotatably coupled to the base and vertically moveable between at least a first position and a second position. A foot support is disposed a vertical distance from the seating structure. The foot support is rotatably coupled to the seating structure and non-rotatably coupled to the base. A control mechanism is operably coupled to the foot support for adjusting the vertical distance between the foot support and the seat. The control mechanism includes a control handle operably coupled to the seating structure. The control handle rotates with the seating structure when the seating structure is rotated and moves vertically with the seating structure when the seating structure is vertically moved between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: John C. Groelsma, John F. Aldrich, Christopher C. Hill, Craig A. Ulman
  • Publication number: 20070158994
    Abstract: There is disclosed an automotive vehicle seating comfort system for providing heating, cooling, ventilation or a combination thereof to an individual in an automotive car seat. The system typically includes an insert, a blower and a tubular structure for providing fluid communication between the insert and blower for providing ventilation and/or cooling for the individual. Preferably, the insert includes a heater or heater layer for providing heat for the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Lindy Brennan, Goran Bajic, Lucas Fernandez, Valerija Drobnjakovic
  • Publication number: 20070158995
    Abstract: A water system for the admission of pressurized water to spray systems arranged on a powered support assembly for underground mining, having at least one spray system for plow or shearer track spraying and having at least one further spray system for goaf space spraying, canopy spraying and side spraying. A central water line feeds spray nozzles of the spray systems. To increase the operating reliability of the water system and thus of the powered support assembly, the control valves for the spray systems are accommodated in a spray valve block which is provided with a connection for the water line and can be arranged on the powered support assembly as a unit separated from a hydraulic valve block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Franz-Heinrich Suilmann, Michael Dettmers, Werner Reinelt, Sebastian Mundry
  • Publication number: 20070158996
    Abstract: A method is intended for manufacturing a bicycle spoked wheel. By inserting the nipples or barrels for the attachment of the spokes in the spoke attachment seats from the inside of the spoke attachment chamber instead of from the outside, after having inserted them in the chamber from a suitably sized opening, the rim of the bicycle wheel can be manufactured even without additional openings, still using conventional nipples or barrels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Campagnolo S.r.l.
    Inventors: Mario Meggiolan, Maurizio Passarotto
  • Publication number: 20070158997
    Abstract: A multi-piece automobile wheel having an independently rotating lip and integrated fiber optic system. The wheel is enhanced by the luminescence and visual effect created by the rotating lip. The lip rotates on an internal bearing system attached to the hub of the wheel. Fiber optics can also be integrated into the wheel to further enhance the luminescence and visual effect of the wheel. The fiber optics may also be integrated within the bolts and rivets on the face of the wheel. The wheel may include various designs and materials to further enhance the appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: George Raymond
  • Publication number: 20070158998
    Abstract: The present invention hub adaptor enables different sized components to be quickly and easily mounted to a motorcycle hub, regardless of the respective diameters of the mating components. In addition, the hub adaptor also may be used to ensure proper alignment between the drive sprocket, or pulley and the driven sprocket or pulley, thereby maximizing drive chain, or belt life. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Mathew Aron
  • Publication number: 20070158999
    Abstract: A parking brake for a vehicle, including a parking brake unit, an actuating device situated inside the vehicle and operable to transmit an actuation signal to a control unit, a hydraulic circuit of a service brake of the vehicle connected to the parking brake unit, and an actuator and locking device for locking the parking brake in a braking position; the parking brake is actuatable by means of the hydraulic circuit and the actuator is a brake booster of the service brake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Cedric Leboisne
  • Publication number: 20070159000
    Abstract: A relay valve configuration which can be used with various cars in an electropneumatic train and under the control of one of the electropneumatic brake control valves. The improved brake control valve includes a relay valve mounted at an interface of the manifold. The valve has a source inlet connected to the reservoir interface port, an inlet connected to atmosphere, an outlet connected to the brake cylinder interface port and a control inlet connected to the exhaust interface port. The valve is responsive to the control inlet connected to the exhaust interface port to selectively connect the brake cylinder interface port either to the reservoir interface port or atmosphere. The exhaust interface port in AAR is known as the retainer port. A check valve/choke is also mounted on the manifold of the interface and is in the same housing as the relay valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: NEW YORK AIR BRAKE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bryan McLaughlin, James Truglio, Eric Wright
  • Publication number: 20070159001
    Abstract: In order to achieve a good brake feeling, a brake control system includes a master cylinder which discharges pressurized operating fluid according to an operating amount of a brake operating member by a driver, a stroke simulator which is connected to the master cylinder and creates a reaction force with respect to that operation according to the operating amount of the brake operating member, and a control portion which calculates a target deceleration using hydraulic pressure in the stroke simulator. The brake control system is also provided with a master cylinder pressure sensor that measures the hydraulic pressure in the master cylinder. The control portion may also calculate the target deceleration using an estimated value of the hydraulic pressure in the stroke simulator calculated based on the measured value from the master cylinder pressure sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tetsuya MIYAZAKI, Yoshiaki Irie, Rio Suda
  • Publication number: 20070159002
    Abstract: A hydraulic braking pressure control unit including three or more hydraulic pressure control components, and a holder structure which holds those hydraulic pressure control components, wherein the three or more hydraulic pressure control components are selected from electromagnetically operated hydraulic pressure control valves capable of controlling a pressure of a working fluid in a brake cylinder in a braking system, and pressure detecting devices, to detect respective pressures of the fluid used to control the electromagnetically operated hydraulic pressure control valves. The three or more hydraulic pressure control components include three hydraulic pressure control components which are attached to the holder structure such that one of the three hydraulic pressure control components is spaced from the other two hydraulic pressure control components by substantially the same distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Akihiro Otomo, Kiyoharu Nakamura