Patents Issued in August 2, 2007
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Publication number: 20070176443Abstract: An automobile front body structure including a front side frame and a lower frame. A front end of the front side frame and a front end of the lower frame are arranged in parallel in the direction of the vehicle width and are connected to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Shigeto Yasuhara, Akihisa Kudoh
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Publication number: 20070176444Abstract: A waste collecting device includes an elongate housing having first and second ends. An ergonomic handle may be positioned adjacent the housing first end. A clamp assembly is coupled to the housing second end that includes a pair of hook members pivotally movable between open and closed configurations. A disposable bag may be positioned on the hook members into which a dog's waste may be collected and disposed. A manually operated trigger may be attached to the housing adjacent the handle that is operatively connected to the clamp assembly for moving the hook members between the open and closed configurations. More particularly, a linkage is situated in the housing that connects the trigger with the hook members, the linkage including a pulley, push rod, and pull string. The waste collecting device includes a light source mounted to the housing for selectively illuminating the clamp assembly and bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Julia Pilas
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Publication number: 20070176445Abstract: An apparatus for transferring wafers and a method thereof, including a robotic arm, a transfer blade affixed to the robotic arm for holding at least one wafer, a wafer sensor unit coupled to the transfer blade, the wafer sensor unit having the capability of determining a position of the wafer relative to an optimal wafer position, and a controller electrically connected to the wafer sensor unit to terminate transfer operation if the wafer deviates from the optimal wafer position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Jin-Sung Kim
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Publication number: 20070176446Abstract: The invention concerns a load hook with a hook fastened to a hook tackle that can be safely handled. A cover region is arranged at least partially between the hook tackle and the hook, such that the hook is covered starting at the outer contour of the hook tackle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: DEMAG CRANES & COMPONENTS GMBHInventors: Ralf Eising, Udo Gersemsky, Uwe Lichtenvort, Thilo Walloschek
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Publication number: 20070176447Abstract: A customizable truck rack is provided that is mountable to a cargo bed of a vehicle, which cargo bed includes opposing side walls. The rack comprises: at least one decorative insert; opposing vertical members, whose bottom ends may be mounted to the side walls; and a horizontal member that is attachable intermediate top ends of the vertical members. The insert defines a peripheral edge and includes a decorative face. The vertical members each include an insert bay that is sized and configured to secure at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the insert thereto. Further, at least a portion of the decorative face of the insert is exposed upon being secured to the insert bay.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Ron Storer, Peter Kekich, David Ward
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Publication number: 20070176448Abstract: A console system (10) configured to support a control module (44) (e.g., a user interface, etc.) operatively coupled to a vehicle system (e.g., a vehicle transmission, etc.), and which can be selectively and conveniently repositioned and/or reconfigured within a vehicle in a variety of positions is disclosed. The control module (44) is operatively coupled to the vehicle system without the use of conventional mechanical linkage. By providing flexibility in the positioning of the control module (44), the console system can be configured and/or reconfigured to meet the desires and/or needs of a variety of users.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2004Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: David Spykerman, Craig Flowerday
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Publication number: 20070176449Abstract: A center console has an armrest that is hinged to provide access to a storage bin, and in addition has a compartment for an electronic device such a cellular phone, MP3 player or a handheld GPS navigation unit. The compartment preferably has a pivoted cover that closes to conceal the device from sight. A cradle attached to the cover holds the device when the cover is open so that it is in a convenient position for use by a vehicle occupant. The armrest may be slid forward relative to the center console to position the device close to the radio, in the field of vision of the driver, and permitting connection of the device to the radio or to an external outlet if desired. A finger recess may be provided in the armrest to permit cables to pass from the interior of the compartment to the exterior of the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Richard Kukucka, Brian Chaloult
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Publication number: 20070176450Abstract: A vehicle partition for separating front and rear occupant areas (or other restricted and permitted areas) in a vehicle having side air bags, the vehicle partition comprising a partition frame with upright portions spaced apart from the vehicle's respective inner side surfaces such that the partition does not interfere with deployment of the air bags. In some embodiments, access through openings defined by the spaced apart upright portions and adjacent vehicle side surfaces is restricted by cover members. In some embodiments, one or more portions of the partition frame are electrified to shock an occupant in a restricted area attempting to gain access to a permitted area through an opening in the partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Terry Setina
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Publication number: 20070176451Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a slide-out system comprising an inner rail that slides into and out of an inner rail. The inner rail is supported within the outer rail by a single support roller and a retaining slide, while a rail gear drives a gear rack on the inner rail to cause extension or retraction. This arrangement allows the rails of the slide-out system to be narrower than those used in many popular flush-floor slide-out systems in use today.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Larry Revelino, John Pervorse
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Publication number: 20070176452Abstract: An installation is provided in a cargo area of a vehicle for the stowage of a vehicle jack and tools useful in the changing of a wheel of the vehicle. The installation includes a receptacle in a recess in a deck of the cargo area. The receptacle includes an open top container having space to accommodate the jack and the tools. A cover plate across the top of the container covers a portion of the top only, leaving an access opening through which the jack and the tools may be inserted into and removed from the space in the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Carl Schultz, Ian Dupret, Henry Ziaja, Randolph Smith
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Publication number: 20070176453Abstract: A ramp stored under the deck of a rail car may be extended using a load-bearing drive system for the loading of freight or equipment onto the rail car. The surface of the ramp may comprise a rail portion or similar structure to allow the loading of rail bound equipment, such as rail maintenance equipment, onto the deck of the rail car.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Georgetown Rail Equipment CompanyInventor: Charles Aaron
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Publication number: 20070176454Abstract: A convertible cargo bed assembly for a utility vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a single piece molded main body having a pair of integrally formed hip restraints that each include a passenger hand hold integrally formed within the respective hip restraint. The assembly additionally includes a molded pivoting panel that has a cargo deck side and a seat side. The cargo deck side functions as a portion of a cargo deck when the pivoting panel is in a deployed position. The seat side has at least one full-sized seat cushion coupled thereto. That is the full-sized seat cushion is approximately the same size as the forward facing driver's and passenger's seats. Therefore, when the pivoting panel is transitioned from the deployed position to a stowed position, wherein the convertible cargo bed provides a full-sized rear facing seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Textron Inc.Inventor: Steven W. Houston
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Publication number: 20070176455Abstract: In a storage structure in a vehicle compartment, in which a drawer-type tray (1) is provided in an instrument panel (10), a storage section (18) is provided on the lower surface of the tray (1). The tray (1) is preferably provided slidably in a ceiling portion (41) of a glove box (4) so as to be drawn out, whereby the article storage section (18) is housed in the storage space (40) of the glove box (4) when the drawer-type tray (1) is stored in the ceiling portion (41).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Suzuki Motor CorporationInventors: Hiroshi Kataoka, Yoshiharu Kawamata
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Publication number: 20070176456Abstract: A floor board positioned in the foot area of an occupant seated in an occupant seat is allowed to be driven up or down. In an automobile movable floor apparatus, a floor board 5 that covers the upper face of an automobile body floor 3 and a raising-lowering drive mechanism 6 that drives the floor board 5 to be raised or lowered are provided in the foot area of an occupant seated in an occupant seat 4, and a toe board portion 8 sloping down to the rear and a floor base portion 9 that extends toward the rear of the automobile body and is continuous with the rear end of the toe board portion 8 are provided in the automobile body floor 3. The floor board 5 includes a toe board corresponding portion 18 that corresponds to the toe board portion 8 of the automobile body floor 3, and a floor base corresponding portion 19 that corresponds to the floor base portion 9, and the toe board corresponding portion 18 and the floor base corresponding portion 19 are formed in a flattened V-like shape when viewed from the side.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Tomonori Ohtsubo, Hiroki Uemura, Toshimine Morino, Kazuhiro Matsuhashi, Keisuke Iida, Yukio Iwayama, Eiji Yoshimura
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Publication number: 20070176457Abstract: In a convertible vehicle (1) with a roof (3) that can be folded down under a cover part (6) in a rear vehicle area (2), whereby the cover part (6) can alternatively be opened to release (8) a loading opening for luggage or to release (7) a passage opening for the roof (3) and for this reason is held by at least one movement mechanic (9) in the vehicle (1), the movement mechanic (9) comprises at least one multi-link chain (11) with, in each case, an excess number of links (16; 17; 28; 30; 32) for the movement of the cover part (6) in the release direction (8) of the loading opening for luggage or in the release direction (7) of the passage opening for the roof (3), whereby during each of the named movements at least one link (17; 28) is blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2004Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Franz Brockhoff, Stefan Meinert
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Publication number: 20070176458Abstract: This invention is directed toward a frost-prevention device which sits on a vehicle windshield. The invention consists of a thin sheet of suitable fabric with ends long enough to extend beyond the sides of the windshield into the space between the car door and the door jam. The invention also has top and bottom portions which may be tailored to accommodate the curves from the bottom of the windshield to the hood of the car and from the top of the windshield over the roof of the car as desired. Because the device can be physically restrained when a user closes a car door on the sides of the invention, it is not only theft-resistant but also can be secured to the windshield of a vehicle through this means, thereby allowing it to remain in place with no additional means of fastening the device to the window or windshield.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Joseph Frederick Graham
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Publication number: 20070176459Abstract: A vehicle sun visor comprises a support frame pivotally connected to the vehicle roof. A sun visor panel is chosen from any array of different available sun visor panels having different occupant convenience features. An attachment is provided for removably attaching the chosen sun visor panel onto the support frame and enables subsequent removal of that chosen sun visor panel from the support and then the attachment to the support frame of a different chosen sun visor panel having different convenience feature content.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Steven Morris, Janet Goings, Adrian Chernoff
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Publication number: 20070176460Abstract: A tonneau cover device comprises a tonneau cover and guide rails. A front end of the tonneau cover is pivotally supported at the vehicle. The tonneau cover comprises plural board members provided in a longitudinal direction and jointly connected to each other. The board member is supported by the guide rails to move vertically. A change of a longitudinal distance between a support pin portion of the board member at the guide rail and a pivot axis portion of the board member when the board member moves upward along the guide rails is absorbed by the joint connections of the tonneau cover. Accordingly, the tonneau cover can be opened widely and the tonneau cover can allow even large baggage to be carried in or out of the baggage compartment smoothly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Masanori Kodaira, Tomohiro Hori, Yuzou Sato
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Publication number: 20070176461Abstract: In a soft top vehicle roof which is movable between a closed position and an open storage position and comprises a vehicle roof cover material which is supported by a roof linkage, at least one linkage element of the roof linkage is provided with a reception space in which a seal element and a material web connected to an end portion of the roof cover material are firmly engaged and form-fittingly locked by clamping hooks extending from the inner walls of the reception space through openings in the material web and into recesses in the seal element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2003Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Frank Haltermann, Holger Zach
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Publication number: 20070176462Abstract: An atmospheric and weather protection system for a vehicle includes flexible co-operating panels and cover that may be installed upon any size and shape of vehicle without employing complicated fastening and securing means such as ropes, grommets, snaps, zippers, or threaded fasteners. The lower protection panel extends underneath the vehicle and up along the sides and ends of the vehicle to be secured to the vehicle preferably by magnets and by drawstrings. The upper cover extends over the vehicle and down along the sides and ends of the vehicle to be secured to the vehicle and/or the lower protection panel by magnets, hook and loop fasteners, and/or simply ties or elastic. Thus, the preferred enclosure includes bottom vehicle over and a top vehicle cover that overlap and contact, and optionally connect to each other, along the vertical or generally vertical sides and ends of the vehicle rather than on the top of the vehicle, the roof, the hood, or the trunk lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Gene Lombardo
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Publication number: 20070176463Abstract: A method and system for monitoring a movable partition. In one embodiment, the system includes a sensor linked to a movable partition, a drive system, and a controller. The drive system is configured to move the movable partition. The sensor, which in one embodiment includes a drum connected to the partition by a cable, is independent of the drive system. The sensor transmits a signal indicative of the rotational motion of the drum to the controller, which receives the transmitted signal and calculates at least one of a speed, acceleration, position, and direction of movement of the movable partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Scott Averitt
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Publication number: 20070176464Abstract: The present invention provides a system for powered control of a window in a recreational vehicle. A bi-directional motor is positioned near the window to be controlled. The motor is coupled to the control for the window. The motor may be coupled through a belt and pulley system to the existing control knob or its shaft. The motor is controlled with a switch or a remote control.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Glenn Haley
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Publication number: 20070176465Abstract: A frame extension device for the reduction of aerodynamic drag and for improved performance of ground vehicles by increasing the pressure on the base of the vehicle by stabilizing the wake flow. The device is particularly suited for tractor-trailers utilizing a roll-up type rear door in that it does not block any part of the door opening. The device is of sufficient thickness to support the weight of an unloading device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Richard Wood
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Publication number: 20070176466Abstract: A vehicle skirt panel assembly includes a skirt panel comprising a thermoplastic material and including a plurality of panel sections each having one or more ribs on its exterior. The skirt panel is mounted to the vehicle so the skirt panel projects below the side of the vehicle and the skirt panel can move relative to the vehicle to allow for thermal expansion and contraction of the skirt panel without deforming the skirt panel. One or more struts are mounted between the vehicle and a lower portion of the skirt panel. The strut is adjustable and is deformable to absorb an impact to the exterior of the skirt panel. The strut is bendable by hand to allow the skirt panel to be returned to the original position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Robert Dolan, David Simpson
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Publication number: 20070176467Abstract: There is provided a roof structure of a vehicular body. The roof structure includes right and left side roof rails disposed on opposing sides of the vehicular body. The roof structure further includes a plurality of roof reinforcements installed in a spaced-apart relationship between the side roof rails and extending along a lateral direction across the vehicular body and a roof panel attached to the roof reinforcements, wherein at least one roof reinforcement of the plurality of roof reinforcements is a first roof reinforcement having a maximum width portion wider than a closest relative spacing between the first roof reinforcement and an adjacent roof reinforcement of the plurality of roof reinforcements on a first side of the first roof reinforcement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Watanabe, Yorimasa Tsubota
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Publication number: 20070176468Abstract: This invention relates to seating or reclining furniture. A back rest or arm rest is disposed for adjustment on the seating and/or reclining surface. The back rest or arm rest may be positioned in different areas of the circumference of the furniture (e.g., sofa) and can bend along the adjustment path so that they can adapt to the shape of the circumference, i.e., the contour of the circumference of the seating and/or reclining surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: DE SEDE AGInventor: Hugo De Ruiter
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Publication number: 20070176469Abstract: A reversible food and game tray device for use with a child safety seat includes a two-sided tray that is easily reversible between two sides. One side includes a generally flat surface on which books, toys, games, and the like may be rested for use by a child. An opposed side defines multiple recesses for holding plates, cups, napkins, food, and drink items. The tray includes coupling elements for holding the tray in place as well as for enabling the tray to be quickly and easily reversed between the game and food surfaces. The coupling elements include at least one pin cooperatively positioned for releasably engaging a track. Preferably, two pairs of pins are provided along with a control lever for selectively retracting a selected pair of pins. Operation of the lever enables the tray to be pivoted, slid, and thus reversed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Lesley Day
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Publication number: 20070176470Abstract: An air conditioned seat with a padded seat surface (4) and a padded backrest (8) and with a fan (16) arranged beneath the seat surface (4). The fan (16) is connected to an air distribution apparatus (20, 22) in the seat, and includes a flow region (31) that is open to the environment. The flow region (31) is located substantially on the side of the fan (16) facing the seat surface (4). The fan inlet (30) is further environmentally protected by a diffuser (36) located in the flow region (31) and forming a slit opening (40) between a top edge (38) of the diffuser (36) and an underside (28) of the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Stefan Stoewe, Rainer Spee
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Publication number: 20070176471Abstract: A ventilation diffuser bag for disposition on a vehicle occupant support includes a perforated, occupant facing side and an opposite non-perforated, support surface facing side. The non-perforated side includes an opening to allow air flow into the diffuser bag. An air mover support integral with the non-perforated side includes an endless sidewall extending from the opening for providing support for an air mover. The endless sidewall includes a retaining edge spaced from the non-perforated side for suspendably retaining the air mover within the air mover support. The non-perforated side of the diffuser bag is supportable on an occupant facing surface of a vehicle occupant support, and the air mover support extends into the occupant support.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Peter Knoll
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Publication number: 20070176472Abstract: A saddle includes a frame and an elastic element. The frame includes a front pad, two pads and a connective portion for connecting the front pad to the rear pads so that a space is defined between the front pad and the rear pads. The elastic element is installed on the connective portion in the space for supporting a rider's external genitals without excessively pressing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Publication number: 20070176473Abstract: A headrest control apparatus for a vehicle includes: a headrest rear portion; a headrest front portion movable relative to the headrest rear portion between a first position and a second position; driving means for moving the headrest front portion relative to the headrest rear portion and controlling means controlling the driving means to move the headrest front portion towards the second position when a proximity of an object from a rear of the vehicle is detected and stop a movement of the headrest front portion towards the second position when the head detecting circuit detects the one of a proximity of the head towards, and a contact of the head with, the headrest front portion. The controlling means operates the head detecting circuit when the headrest front portion moves towards the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicants: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Morio Sakai, Masaki Mori, Motomi Iyoda, Tatsuhiro Ookawa
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Publication number: 20070176474Abstract: A reversible slipcover for a piece of furniture including a base, a back, first and second arms, and a seat portion. The reversible slipcover includes a back, two back ruffles sewn to be substantially parallel to one another and to respective sides of the back such that same fabric sides of the two ruffles match same respective fabric sides of the back, a center belt loop located between the two ruffles, and a reversible elastic with end tabs for securing the slipcover to the furniture. The elastic with end tabs traverses between the two back ruffles through the center belt loop and is secured to buttons attached to the slipcover at respective back corners such that the fabric of the end tabs coordinates with the visible side of the reversible slipcover fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Sure Fit Inc.Inventors: Brenda Miller, Roseann Clarke
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Publication number: 20070176475Abstract: A juvenile transport product, such as an infant carrier, having a protective microshell cover adhered to a foam body to protect the foam against damage from wear and impacts. The protective cover shell may be transparent, and the method includes the step of applying a material to an inside surface of the protective cover shell before adhering the protective cover shell to the foam body. The material may be selected from the group consisting of paints, pigments, dyes, decalcomanias, labels and placards.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.Inventors: Said Nakhla, Cherie Alexander
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Publication number: 20070176476Abstract: A seat assembly for a motor vehicle includes a frame that is fixedly secured to the motor vehicle. A seat cushion is secured to the frame. The seat cushion defines a seat width. A seatback is secured to the frame and is pivotal with respect to the seat cushion. A loop fastener is fixedly secured to the frame and extends between the seat cushion and the seatback. The loop fastener selectively receives a child seat latch therethrough to secure a child seat to the seat assembly. The seat assembly also includes a removable bolster that is selectively securable to the loop fastener. The removable bolster covers the loop fastener when the child seat is removed from the seat assembly. Therefore, the occupants of the seat assembly will contact the removable bolster and be prevented from feeling the loop fastener when sitting on the seat assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2005Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: James Weber
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Publication number: 20070176477Abstract: A child safety seat arrangement is disclosed wherein the child is secured to the safety seat by a harness. The harness is then secured with respect to the vehicle by a mounting arrangement that is independent of any seat shell. Preferably, there is also a seat shell that is itself secured with respect to the vehicle. Also disclosed is a child safety seat arrangement having a seat shell with apertures through which a harness can be passed. The harness preferably includes a main harness strap which is looped behind the seat shell, through a pair of apertures therein, to provide two shoulder straps to extend over a child's shoulders. The disclosure includes multiple pairs of apertures to allow for adjustment of the height of the shoulder straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2005Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: BRITAX CHILDCARE PTY LTDInventor: Wieslaw Maciejczyk
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Publication number: 20070176478Abstract: A seat reclining device is comprised of a base member connected to one of a seat back and a seat cushion; a rotating member connected to the other of the seat back and the seat cushion; a lock tooth having an external gear engageable with the internal gear of the rotating member; a shaft portion having an inner-periphery guiding surface for swinging the lock tooth on the shaft portion; and a weak portion formed at an end portion of the lock tooth opposite to the external gear across the shaft portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Tetsuya Ohba
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Publication number: 20070176479Abstract: A foamed product integral with trim cover assembly, of the type having a frame element provide therein, with two local portions of the frame element projecting outwardly therefrom. The trim cover assembly used has two extensions, with an opening defined therebetween. Both two extensions are bent to and juxtaposed on one cover material portion thereof, thereby forming a three-layer portion therein. The three-layer portion is sewn so as to define an unsewed region therein. The unsewed region has two spaced-part through-holes formed therethrough, hence providing two spaced-apart continuous through-hoes. The two local portions of frame element are inserted through the respective two spaced-apart continuous through-holes, so that the unsewed region is stretched horizontally to keep the corresponding portions of the juxtaposed two extensions and cover material portion in close contact with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Tachi-S Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tsuyoshi Tabata
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Publication number: 20070176480Abstract: A framework and method of forming a framework is provided for a backrest of a vehicle seat. The framework includes a support member having a first wall portion and a second wall portion. The second wall section is spaced from the first wall portion at a plurality of locations to form a plurality of hollow pocketed sections. An expandable plastic material is disposed in and substantially fills the plurality of pocketed sections. The support member in cooperation with the expandable plastic material provides rigidity to the support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Stefan Brunner
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Publication number: 20070176481Abstract: A replacement wheel, wheel disc or object is adapted to substantially replicate a mounting pad pattern of a wheel, wheel disc or object to be replaced. An annular arrangement of raised mounting pads provides a pattern of mounting pads proximate a circle of a given diameter to substantially replicate the mounting pad pattern of the to-be-replaced wheel disc or objects Mounting pads may be provided on an annular member having an inner diameter less than the given diameter of a circle at which the mounting pad pattern of the to-be-replaced wheel disc or object is located and having an outer diameter greater than the given diameter. Mounting pads may be provided by inserts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: David Machamer, Larry Rogers, Jinjun Wang
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Publication number: 20070176482Abstract: A bicycle wheel assembly is disclosed that includes a wheel and a pair of decorative wheel mounts. The wheel includes a hub for mounting to the frame of a bicycle, a rim disposed radially outward from the hub and which is configured for receiving a tire, and a support structure extending radially between the hub and the rim. The wheel mounts are mounted axially outward from either side of the radial support structure of the wheel. Each wheel mount overlays the radial support structure of one side of the wheel to provide a decorative appearance on each side. The wheel mounts may be rotatably or non-rotatably mounted to the wheel to allow rotation or non-rotation of the wheel mount relative to the wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Harry Culiver
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Publication number: 20070176483Abstract: A working machine includes a body, a ground engaging structure including at least one pair of driven wheels, an engine, and a transmission for transmitting power from the engine to the driven wheels, a pressurized air system for providing pressurized air for use in applying service brakes for braking the wheels, the transmission including a transmission member which is rotatable with the wheels, a transmission brake for applying a braking force to the transmission member, and the transmission brake being releasable by a hydraulic fluid operated transmission brake releasing device, the hydraulic fluid for the brake releasing device being derived from a pressurized hydraulic fluid system which includes a hydraulic pump and one or more pressurized fluid operated services, there being a transmission brake control valve to control the flow of hydraulic fluid to the brake releasing device, the transmission brake control valve being actuated to permit pressurized hydraulic fluid to flow therethrough to release the tType: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: J. C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITEDInventors: Ian Carswell, Harishchandra Narotham
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Publication number: 20070176484Abstract: In one aspect, a brake pump assembly including a plurality of pairs of pumping elements configured in a horizontally opposed arrangement, and a rotatable eccentric assembly located between the pumping elements. The pairs of pumping elements abut the eccentric assembly and are reciprocally driven to provide an output of pressurized fluid. In another aspect, a brake pump assembly including a hydraulic block defining a piston bore, and a pumping element received in that bore. The pumping element includes a polymer piston, and a circumference of the polymer piston defines a high-pressure seal slideably engaging adjacent structure. In another aspect, a hydraulic block coupled to an electronic control unit, the hydraulic block including a plurality of pairs of pumping elements located in a horizontally opposed arrangement, and an embedded pressure sensor, the pressure sensor being adjacent to but vertically separated from the pumping elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: David F. Reuter, Jeffrey VonDerVellen, Brian F. Waller
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Publication number: 20070176485Abstract: A control for a hydraulic circuit includes a manifold housing and a movable member disposed in the housing. The manifold housing can include a brake port and a pressure port. The brake port is in fluid communication with an associated spring applied-pressure released brake. The pressure port is in fluid communication with an associated pump. The movable member moves between a first operating position and a second operating position when pressure is not being applied to the pressure port. In the first operating position, the movable member is disposed to allow fluid communication between the associated pump and the associated brake. In the second operating position the movable member is disposed to prohibit fluid communication in a first direction from the associated brake toward upstream the associated pump while allowing fluid communication from upstream the associated pump toward the associated brake in a second direction. The manifold housing can also include first and second motor ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Richard Daigre
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Publication number: 20070176486Abstract: A hydraulic pressure brake unit includes a power hydraulic pressure source able to generate, by a supply of power, a high hydraulic independent of a brake operation by a driver; a field system which connects the power hydraulic pressure source with both first and second wheel cylinders, regulates the hydraulic pressure of operating fluid from the power hydraulic pressure source, and applies a common hydraulic pressure to both the first and second wheel cylinders; a separator valve provided so as to be able to cut off the supply of operating fluid to the second wheel cylinder via the first system; and a second system which connects the second wheel cylinder with the power hydraulic pressure source such that operating fluid can be supplied front the power hydraulic pressure source to the second wheel cylinder regardless of weather the separator valve is open or closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Eiji NAKAMURA
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Publication number: 20070176487Abstract: A reservoir tank has an inlet/outlet port communicating with a master cylinder, and a hydraulic fluid supply port provided directly opposite the inlet/outlet port. A tubular portion is provided on the inner surface of the tank. The tubular portion has an internal passage communicating with the inlet/outlet port and having a top opening. A box-shaped member has its bottom plate fitted on the tubular member. The bottom plate is formed of a filter material. A deflector plate is supported on legs extending upwardly form the bottom plate of the box member so as to be disposed right over the top opening of the tubular portion. The deflector plate deflects the flow of hydraulic fluid such that it will not be directed toward the hydraulic fluid supply port, thereby preventing hydraulic fluid from being blown out through the hydraulic fluid supply port even if this port is open.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventor: Mitsuharu Hayashi
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Publication number: 20070176488Abstract: In order to reduce a steering torque during stoppage of a vehicle, according to the invention, opposite drive torques in normal and reverse directions are applied to a left rear wheel and a right rear wheel when a driver steers a steering wheel in a state where the vehicle stops, whereby a moment to turn the vehicle is generated, and an assist torque for steering the steering wheel is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Ayumu Miyajima, Toru Takahashi, Naoshi Yamaguchi, Makoto Yamakado, Masanori Ichinose, Takehiko Kowatari, Atsushi Yokoyama
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Publication number: 20070176489Abstract: In a disc brake control system for a vehicle, a control unit determines that a brake disc is in a condition of a thermal inclination of brake disc, and further determines that the brake disc is restored from the thermal inclination. The control unit operates an actuator of a disc brake devices to push a brake pad to the brake disc, when it determines that the brake disc is restored from the thermal inclination. According to such operation, the brake pad is moved to its normal position to the brake disc, so that a brake drag of the brake pad to the brake disc is suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Masahiro Matsuura, Takeyasu Taguchi, Masashi Kishimoto
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Publication number: 20070176490Abstract: An energy-saving control system of rubber-tyred container gantry crane, wherein the diesel engine-electric generator set is controlled to stop when the crane is idle, and a storage device is utilized to supply power to an auxiliary system of the crane, the system comprises: a monitor unit, a charger, a super capacitor, a capacitor monitor module and an inverter. A charge signal is transmitted by the monitor unit when the crane being at an idle state is decided, the charge signal is received by the capacitor monitor module thereby a charge start signal is transmitted to control the charging of the super capacitor by the charger; the diesel engine-electric generator set is controlled to stop or to slow down when the super capacitor has been fully charged being detected by the monitor unit, the super capacitor is used for supplying the power to the auxiliary system of the crane, the direct current of the super capacitor is converted by the inverter to alternating current for supplying the auxiliary system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Gang He, Qiang Bi, Junjie Tang, Qing Gao
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Publication number: 20070176491Abstract: A digital doorlock having an ultra capacitor is used as an emergency power. The digital doorlock includes a power source for supplying an ordinary power; a key recognition means for receiving a key required for opening a doorlock from outside; a doorlock opening/closing means for opening/closing the doorlock by comparing an input key with a key stored therein; an emergency power generating means for generating an emergency power and converting the generated power suitably for charging capacitors; and a capacitor unit provided with capacitors to store the electric energy applied from the emergency power generating means into the capacitors and supplying the energy stored in the capacitors to the doorlock opening/closing means in case the power supply is not able to supply power. This doorlock apparatus has a simplified configuration since a separate emergency opening/closing device for preparation against a complete consumption of the battery is not used.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Jin-A Kang, Jae-Hyun Kim
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Publication number: 20070176492Abstract: An adapter to detachably affix an implement comprises mutually engaging segments with cross-sectionally shaped structures. An upper segment for the base of a fuel tank bag is shaped similarly and in locking manner to a lower segment affixed to a fuel tank sealing lid. Both segments have frame-like shapes and are detachably assembled, one segment spanning the other from above or below in interlocking manner. The segments are fitted with aligned ends which can be assembled to one another with pairwise, diametrically opposite portions. The ends of the segment are hollow claws that partly enclose claw counterparts of the other segment. Ends of the upper segment are fitted with gripping ribs. A spring-loaded detent catch may snap using the ends into a borehole of a cog, thereby actuating a magnetic switch applying a low voltage to terminals. A cover mounted in vibration-damping manner may be fitted with an implement coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Jurgen Swora, Jorg Diehl, Kai Jockel