Patents Issued in September 6, 2007
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Publication number: 20070205573Abstract: An electric slide step for a recreational vehicle assists users in entering and existing the vehicle. A step housing is mounted to the vehicle beneath the exterior door. The housing has steps that are movable on inclined slides between a retracted position when not in use and an extended position for assisting uses while entering and exiting the vehicle through the exterior door.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Julian Hallmark
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Publication number: 20070205574Abstract: A method for electronically servo-assisting a bicycle gearshift, including the steps of: a) driving an actuator of a bicycle gearshift to displace a chain of the gearshift in an axial direction with respect to a gearshift group comprising at least two sprockets; b) receiving information on the desired alignment between the chain and a predetermined sprocket of the gearshift group; and c) setting a biunique correspondence between the physical position of the actuator at step b) and a logic value associated with the gear ratio relative to the predetermined sprocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Gianfranco Guderzo, Giuseppe Dal Pra
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Publication number: 20070205575Abstract: In a saddle tube for a bicycle frame, especially a racing bicycle frame, the bottom bracket end (22) of the saddle tube is wider in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction (24) of the frame than in the longitudinal direction (24) of the frame. According to the invention, the saddle tube (18) has a flat portion (32) at the chain ring side.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2005Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Hans-Christian Smolik
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Publication number: 20070205576Abstract: A swinging hub is disclosed for adjusting the camber of at least one wheel mounted for rotation about one of a two oppositely extending axles via a camber adjustment mechanism including an actuator coupled to the at least one axle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: Purdue Research FoundationInventors: Eric S. Lynch, Anthony P. Beach
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Publication number: 20070205577Abstract: A human powered ground vehicle is provided and comprises a vehicle frame comprising a rear frame section and a mid-section, the mid-section comprising a forward end and a rearward end, wherein the rear frame section is pivotally connected at a sprocket assembly to the rearward end. Methods of folding and unfolding a foldable vehicle are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: James C.K. Lau
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Publication number: 20070205578Abstract: A rollover prevention device for commercial tractor/trailers that senses when the tractor portion of the commercial truck has reached the critical height at which rollover of the trailer cannot be avoided. Once this critical height is reached pneumatic cylinders and pins automatically release the trailer from the tractor, thereby preserving human life and minimizing damage to property.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Keith Cornish
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Publication number: 20070205579Abstract: A steering mechanism assembly for trailer, which the steering mechanism assembly comprises two wheels free to pivot that are assembled to the trailer, and a means for pivoting an axle to shift the camber angle for turning direction of the wheels of the trailer to follow the steering wheels of the towing vehicle when the towing vehicle moves in both a forward and a reverse direction, and to keep the wheels in parallel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Jean-Paul Plante
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Publication number: 20070205580Abstract: A system, method, and device for hitching a trailer to a vehicle are disclosed. The exemplary system may have a receiving plate with a distal end formed with or coupled to the socket portion. The receiving plate may extend to a proximal end from the socket at an incline. The proximal end may be wider than the distal end. Two support members may extend substantially beyond a socket portion. Two side plates may extend at a downward angle from each side edge of the receiving plate between the proximal end and proximal end. The two side plates may extend downwards to interfere with sharp angled turning.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: Hamilton Marine LLCInventors: Bruce Hamilton, Steven Nardi
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Publication number: 20070205581Abstract: A trailer hitch positioning device is disclosed which aids an operator in properly positioning a vehicle to attach the vehicle to a trailer. By aligning a trailer indicator on the trailer and a vehicle indicator in the rear window of the vehicle in the rearview mirror of the vehicle, an operator can insure that the vehicle trailer hitch is properly positioned to affix the trailer hitch to the trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Charles Wilcox
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Publication number: 20070205582Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding board, in particular a ski, which is provided in its central portion with at least one receiving part which is arranged in a recessed fashion in relation to its upper side and is intended for slidably movable arrangement of a binding part, a binding or a supporting part of the binding part or binding which can be fixed in defined positions in the longitudinal direction of the sliding board. The receiving part (3, 3?, 3?, 3??) is incorporated in the ski in such a way that it functionally replaces the core of the ski, and if appropriate reinforcing plies, at least partially.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Alois Himmetsberger, Manfred Baumgartner, Gernot Jahnel
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Publication number: 20070205583Abstract: An interface device to be positioned between a gliding board, such as a ski, and at least one boot-retaining element, as well as a gliding apparatus that includes such device. The interface device includes: a right lateral arm including a lower surface that can be positioned on the gliding board; a left lateral arm arranged parallel to the right lateral arm and including a lower surface that can be positioned on the gliding board; the right lateral arm and the left lateral arm being used for supporting and fastening the at least one of retaining elements on the gliding board; and including a bridging section arranged between the right lateral arm and the left lateral arm. The bridging section is higher than the lower surface of the right lateral arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: SALOMON S.A.Inventors: Philippe SCHARY, Gilles RENAUD-GOUD
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Publication number: 20070205584Abstract: A ski binding device, in which a ski boot (4) is connected at its toe portion (6) to a ski (2), and in which there is arranged between the ski (2) and the ski boot (4) a guide (1) which is arranged to transfer torque (16) between the ski (2) and the ski boot (4) about the longitudinal axis of the ski (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2005Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Per Grude
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Publication number: 20070205585Abstract: An airbag cover has lid portions which are opened by a breakable portion being broken when the airbag cover is pushed by an airbag which is being inflated and is formed from a synthetic resin by molding into a single layered airbag cover. A breakable portion on a distal side of the lid portions is formed as a distal edge straight section through cutting operation which utilizes a cutting blade. The part is formed by providing a thick portion and a thin portion so that a maximum change rate which is a rate of difference between a maximum value and a minimum value based on the maximum value is made to be 15% or more without providing at both ends of a sectional area change curve marked by plotting along the part values of sectional areas of a segment of 50 mm along the part an area where the values of the sectional areas are reduced from a center towards both ends thereof as a range where the values of the sectional areas are larger than the minimum value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.Inventors: Yasushi Okada, Masako Asai
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Publication number: 20070205586Abstract: A cover body of a vehicle air bag apparatus, including a covering portion which is formed integrally with an interior panel body and which has a door portion defined by a tear seam formed in a back of the interior panel body, and, a backing portion joined to a back of the covering portion. The covering portion is made of polyolefin resin having a flexual elastic modulus of from 1500 to 3500 MPa, a tensile strength of from 17 to 40 MPa, an Izod impact strength of from 3.0 to 15.0 kJ/m2, and an elongation of 400% or less. The backing portion is made of thermoplastic olefin which is softer and has a greater elongation. The backing portion includes a reinforcing portion at a back of the door portion, a surrounding base at the back of the covering portion, and a hinge portion joining the reinforcing portion and the surrounding base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: NIHON PLAST CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazuyoshi NISHIJIMA, Shuji YAMADA, Masami TONOOKA, Satoshi KITAZAWA, Takahiro SUWAMA, Sadayuki KAWAKAMI, Hiroshi YAKUSHIJI, Ryuji HORI, Masatoshi ISHIGAKI
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Publication number: 20070205587Abstract: A technology is provided effective for securing strength while saving weight of a vehicle seat, on which an airbag module is mounted having a construction in which an airbag is developed and expanded from a downside to an upside of the seat cushion, against a movement of the vehicle occupant in a front of the motor vehicle, in a condition of the occupant being seated in the vehicle seat, at a time when an accident occurs. A vehicle seat with respect to one form of the present invention is constructed such that an airbag module, a seat pan and a bracket are fastened together and pressure caused at a time when an airbag is developed and expanded when an accident occurs is received by the seat pan and the bracket which are integrated by the together-fastening operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Hiromichi Yoshikawa, Teruhiko Hiruta
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Publication number: 20070205588Abstract: A technology is provided effective for aiming at improving an assembling capability of an airbag module in a vehicle seat, on which an airbag module is mounted having a construction in which an airbag is developed and expanded from a downside to an upside of the seat cushion, against a movement of the vehicle occupant in a front of the motor vehicle, in a condition of the occupant being seated in the vehicle seat, at a time when an accident occurs. A vehicle seat with respect to the present invention is constructed such that a hollow portion that is caved downward, which is provided in a seat pan is capable of holding an airbag module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Hiromichi Yoshikawa, Teruhiko Hiruta
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Publication number: 20070205589Abstract: Apparatus (10) for helping to protect an occupant (28) of a vehicle (12) that has a side structure (16) and a roof (18). The apparatus (10) includes an inflatable curtain (14) that is inflatable away from the vehicle roof (18) to a position between the side structure (16) of the vehicle (12) and the vehicle occupant (28). The inflatable curtain (14) includes a main portion (100) comprising at least one inflatable chamber (52). The inflatable curtain (14) also includes a mounting portion (102) constructed separately from the main portion (100). The mounting portion (102) has a lower edge portion (108) connectable to an upper edge portion (106) of the main portion (100). The mounting portion (102) when connected to the main portion (100) forms an upper edge portion of the inflatable curtain (14) that is connectable with the vehicle (12) to help secure the inflatable curtain in the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Adan Enriquez, Bruce Hill
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Publication number: 20070205590Abstract: An airbag device is initially restricted to restrain the initial forces from early deployment. The airbag device comprises at least one fabric panel forming an airbag cushion, an inflator to inflate the airbag cushion, a sleeve attached to the airbag cushion, and a tether configured to pass through the sleeve. A first end of the tether is anchored to a portion of the airbag cushion, airbag housing, retainer, or vehicle component. A second, opposite end of the tether is capable of passing through the sleeve during deployment of the airbag. The tether and sleeve are configured to initially restrain the deployment of the airbag cushion. During deployment, the tether is configured to unlace from the sleeve to release the restraint on the airbag cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Amy Klinkenberger, Jeffrey Blackburn
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Publication number: 20070205591Abstract: The airbag apparatus for a front passenger's seat includes an airbag provided on its rear side with a protection portion contactable with a passenger. The airbag internally includes a vertical tether for controlling the contour of the airbag upon inflation depending on a passenger. The protection portion includes each one left and right shoulder restraining portion disposed side by side along the lateral direction for contact with left and right shoulders of the passenger. The vertical tether works to vary a distance between the shoulder restraining portions in the lateral direction at the complete airbag inflation into a wide distance correspondent to a large passenger and a narrow distance correspondent to an undersized passenger.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.Inventor: Kazuaki Bito
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Publication number: 20070205592Abstract: The present invention relates to a new type of safety system that is designed to protect a vehicle occupant during a rollover crash. The safety system will generally include a vehicle seat and a sensor. The sensor is designed to sense the occurrence of a rollover crash. The safety system also includes a support member that has an undeployed mode and a deployed mode. The support member converts from the undeployed mode into the deployed mode when a signal is received from the sensor indicating a rollover. The support member will generally be housed within the vehicle seat when the support member is in the undeployed mode. The support member is also anchored to the floor pan of the vehicle. When the support member is deployed into the deployed mode, the support member is disposed in effective engagement with the vehicle roof to limit movement of the roof toward the vehicle seat during rollover conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Brent Parks, Heath Knight-Newbury, David Parkinson
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Publication number: 20070205593Abstract: The invention relates to a roll-bar system for vehicles comprising a roof, which can be retracted and raised in a motor-driven manner by means of a roof-displacement mechanism. Said system consists of a roll-bar body that is associated with each seat and does not comprise a sensor-controlled crash drive. The body can be forcibly displaced autonomously, in conjunction with the roof-displacement mechanism, between a first rigid position, when the roof is closed, and a second raised, rigid position, when the roof is open. The aim of the invention is to raise said rigid roll-bar system into the respective rigid positions in a kinematically simple, forcibly guided manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2005Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: ISE INNOMOTIVE SYSTEMS EURPOE GMBHInventor: Jozsef Lang
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Publication number: 20070205594Abstract: The GTank-LC & Mini-GTank-LC ‘GTank’ is a supplemental fuel storage/delivery system that connects to and becomes an integral part of the existing fuel storage/delivery system of the Suzuki Intruder 1500 LC, increasing its capacity by between 2.0 and 2.5 gallons all the while not disrupting the normal fuel flow or intended operation of the ‘motorcycle’. This invention allows the operator to select fuel from either the existing fuel storage tank/cell or the new fuel storage tank/cell from either ‘GTank’ during normal operation of the ‘motorcycle’ without disruption or adversely affecting its use.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Gary Ford
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Publication number: 20070205595Abstract: A mailing label includes an informational surface with a barcode section and a signature section. The mailing label can include an adhesive surface that is opposite of the informational surface. The signature section, being co-located on the same informational surface as the barcode section, can be simultaneously scannable with the barcode section by a single, portable scanning device. The mailing label can also include a special service descriptor section and an address section on the informational surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Karen Schenck, Charles Bravo
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Publication number: 20070205596Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a commercial product sales system allowing a purchase and sale of an applicable commercial product just by photographing a desired commercial product out of a seemingly ordinary commercial product advertisement print and transmitting the photographed data. A commercial product sales-use print such as a catalog, flyer, et cetera, is printed by a special sign of a latent optical image almost invisible under a visible light and allowing an image recognition by photographing, together with seemingly common full color images of the commercial product image, product name, price, size, et cetera, per image section carrying advertisement products on the product-sale use prints. When a digital camera photographs an image section of a desired commercial product, the special sign is image-recognized for a display screen visibly imaging and is stored in a memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2005Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Izumi Mizuno, Susumu Isozaki
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Publication number: 20070205597Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a brake hose including a glad hand secured to one end thereof. The brake hose to be lifted into an elevated position is attached to an end of a railway car. Such apparatus further maintains the brake hose in such elevated position during in track service. Such apparatus includes a first member engageable with a predetermined portion of such railway car and a second member engageable with one of such glad hand and such brake hose. There is at least one fluid pressure actuated expansion member disposed between and engageable with such first and second member. Additionally, a supply line having a choke is disposed in fluid communication with such at least one fluid pressure actuated expansion member and a source of fluid pressure for expanding the expansion member in a longitudinal direction and thereby raise such brake hoses to a predetermined elevated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Michael Ring, Howard Sommerfeld, Scott Natschke
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Publication number: 20070205598Abstract: A pipe joint structure includes a plurality of fluid flow path portions, a socket connected to the fluid flow path portions, a connection plate disposed to abut against the socket, a plurality of pipes connected to each other by the connection plate, and a seal member disposed between the plurality of pipes and the socket. The socket includes a connection portion that is located to cover an edge of the connection plate and to fix the plurality of pipes to the plurality of fluid flow path portions. The pipe joint structure can be suitably used for a heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: DENSO CorporationInventors: Yoshiki Katoh, Mitsugu Nakamura, Arinori Shimizu, Sadayuki Kamiya, Hiroki Naganawa, Takaharu Nagoya, Takayuki Hirose
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Publication number: 20070205599Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a brake hose including a glad hand secured to one end thereof. The brake hose to be lifted into an elevated position is attached to an end of a railway car. Such apparatus further maintains the brake hose in such elevated position during in track service. Such apparatus includes a first member engageable with a predetermined portion of such railway car and a second member engageable with one of such glad hand and such brake hose. There is at least one fluid pressure actuated expansion member disposed between and engageable with such first and second member. Additionally, a supply line having a choke is disposed in fluid communication with such at least one fluid pressure actuated expansion member and a source of fluid pressure for expanding the expansion member in a longitudinal direction and thereby raise such brake hoses to a predetermined elevated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Michael Ring, Howard Sommerfeld, Scott Natschke
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Publication number: 20070205600Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a brake hose including a glad hand secured to one end thereof. The brake hose to be lifted into an elevated position is attached to an end of a railway car. Such apparatus further maintains the brake hose in such elevated position during in track service. Such apparatus includes a first member engageable with a predetermined portion of such railway car and a second member engageable with one of such glad hand and such brake hose. There is at least one fluid pressure actuated expansion member disposed between and engageable with such first and second member. Additionally, a supply line having a choke is disposed in fluid communication with such at least one fluid pressure actuated expansion member and a source of fluid pressure for expanding the expansion member in a longitudinal direction and thereby raise such brake hoses to a predetermined elevated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Michael Ring, Howard Sommerfeld, Scott Natschke
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Publication number: 20070205601Abstract: A coupling device that provides a liquid tight seal at the connection with a conduit with easy installation. The device comprises a tubular connector body, a compression nut, a first sealing ring, a second sealing ring, a ferrule, and a lock nut. The coupling device may be installed fully assembled and does not require disassembly of the packaged product before installation. In the connector body a radial ledge is formed within the tubular spaces between the first and second ends. The radial ledge of the connector body has at least one depression. The ferrule has a tubular body with a radial flange extending from a first end portion. At least one protrusion extends from the radial flange that corresponds to the depression on the tubular body. When the depression of the tubular body engages the protrusion of the ferrule, it restricts the ferrule from relative rotation. This restriction allows that the coupling device be installed fully assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Sami Shemtov
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Publication number: 20070205602Abstract: A method for controlling a rotational speed of a rotor having at least one rotor blade, a rotor shaft, and an electrical generator coupled thereto. The method includes controlling a torque of the rotor shaft by controlling a torque of the electrical generator, alternating between changing an angle of pitch of the at least one rotor blade and maintaining the angle of pitch of the at least one rotor blade substantially constant, and maintaining a substantially constant rotational speed of the rotor during variable wind speeds above a predetermined rated wind speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Lawrence Willey, John Cunningham, Eric Gebhardt, Ulrich Uphues, William Holley, Kirk Pierce
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Publication number: 20070205603Abstract: “The present invention is for an apparatus and method for a passive pitchable device for wind turbines comprising: a camshaft having cam grooves engraved; a cylindrical shell; an axial compression spring; said blade assembly and said cylindrical shell are fastened together by screws; a plurality of balls that roll along said cam grooves, and convert the axial displacement to rotation or pitch angle; and wherein the passive pitchable device ensures said blades are at the optimum angle of incidence in the stationary position; as the rotor turns, the net force between centrifugal force on said blade and the resistant force from said compression spring causes the device to move axially outward while rotating to adjust the pitch of the rotor blade so that angle of incidence is optimal for the given wind speed; as the wind speed exceeds the design speed and the centrifugal force on the rotor blade continues to increase, the device continues the move axially outward while rotating in the opposite direction as to adjType: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Karl Appa, Surl Appa
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Publication number: 20070205604Abstract: A double alternator for a vehicle and a vehicle electrical system employing the double alternator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Ron Heidebrink
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Publication number: 20070205605Abstract: A bolt assembly includes a bolt head, a draw bar, and a pin. The bolt head includes a latching portion and an attachment portion. The attachment portion includes an axial bore and a pin hole extending in a direction transverse to the axial bore and intersecting the axial bore. The draw bar includes a front end mounted in the axial bore of the attachment portion. The front end of the draw bar includes a notch that is aligned with the pin hole. The pin is mounted in the pin hole of the attachment portion and the notch of the draw bar, thereby securing the bolt head and the draw bar together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: I-TEK METAL MFG. CO., LTD.Inventor: Chung-Liang Lin
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Publication number: 20070205606Abstract: A dual backset latch assembly includes a housing, a latch, a casing, a transmission member, an auxiliary plate, and a retractor. The retractor and the auxiliary plate are jointly movable for selective engagement with one of first and second mounting positions in a slot of the casing corresponding to shorter and longer backset lengths. When the retractor is in the first mounting position, a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole of the casing are respectively aligned with a first through-hole and a second through-hole of the auxiliary plate and respectively extended through by two mounting posts. When the retractor is in the second mounting position, a third mounting hole of the casing is aligned with the first through-hole of the auxiliary plate and extended through by one of the mounting posts, with the other mounting post extending through the second through-hole of the auxiliary plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: I-TEK METAL MFG. CO., LTD.Inventor: Mu-Lin Shen
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Publication number: 20070205607Abstract: An anti-panic door opening device for actuating a door lock on a door. The device includes a handle bar having a length and two ends; two universal supports mountable on the door, each universal support having a bracket and a lock cover portion for receiving a portion of a door lock mounted in the door; and two articulated extensions. The articulated extensions are attached to the ends of the handle bar and are pivotally attached the respective brackets so that the handle bar and the articulated extensions are pivotally supported over a width of the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2005Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: Dorma GmbH + Co. KGInventor: Egbert Becker
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Publication number: 20070205608Abstract: The present invention is directed to a latching system that includes a latch assembly, a cup, and a keeper plate. The latch assembly includes a base, a lever, and a catch. The lever is pivotally connected to the base and the catch is pivotally connected to the lever. The base is pivotally attached to the cup such that it rotates about an axis of rotation that is perpendicular in direction in relation to the direction of the axis of rotation of the lever relative to the base. The keeper plate includes a keeper projection. The lever can be lifted and the latch assembly rotated about the axis of rotation of the base to clear the keeper from the catch and thereby allow the opening of a first closure member relative to a second closure member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.Inventors: James Vickers, Ian White, David White, Joshua Baker
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Publication number: 20070205609Abstract: An astragal assembly is disposed between doors of a double-door set mounted in a door frame of a building to seal between the doors. The astragal assembly includes an astragal attached to one of the doors and a lock block assembly slideable within the astragal. The astragal defines a channel and the lock block assembly includes a body slideably disposed in the channel. The lock block assembly includes a lift boot coupled to and resiliently extending from the body. The lock block assembly is slideable between an extended position and a retracted position. The lift boot includes a fin extending away from the body. The fin includes a first and second lateral portion spaced from each other and a primary portion extending from the first lateral portion to the second lateral portion for sealing against the door frame in the extended position to prevent elements from entering into the building.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: QUANEX CORPORATIONInventors: James Meeks, David Bryant
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Publication number: 20070205610Abstract: A domestic appliance comprising at least one housing part with a detent element and at least one second housing part with a detent counter-element. Said elements are designed to interconnect the housing parts and are associated with a locking element, which is used to secure the detent elements, when the locking element is in the locked position, from becoming detached from the detent counter-elements. The aim of the invention is to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the detent device. To achieve this, the locking element comprises a first end that is supported on one of the housing parts and a second end that engages with the detent element in the locked position. The locking element can thus be pivoted back and forth in a simple manner between a release position and a locked position, facilitating a more rapid, simpler assembly and disassembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2005Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbHInventors: Stanislav Mazej, Darko Ogrizek, Aleksander Sedovsek, Uros Semeja, Igor Zibret
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Publication number: 20070205611Abstract: A closure element for locking a storage area in a motor vehicle or the like is disclosed. The closure element comprises a frame in which a gripping element is guided so that it may be displaced in one plane, wherein the gripping element is connected to at least two locking bolts which each have at least a partially triangular cross-section, and which are formed by a stop surface aligned at least approximately parallel to the plane, and by an oblique surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Camloc GmbHInventors: Uwe Taubert, Werner Kremer, Andreas Albrecht, Dieter Juling
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Publication number: 20070205612Abstract: The object of the present invention is a vehicle door latch with a locking mechanism (1, 2), comprising also at least one operating lever (3a, 3b) and a locking lever (4, 5). According to the invention, the operating lever (3a, 3b) contains a first partial lever (3a) and a second partial lever (3b). The locking lever (4, 5) controls a coupling element (12), optionally connecting the partial levers (3a, 3b) with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Ludger Graute
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Publication number: 20070205613Abstract: In a lock fitted with a rotary latch (30), a detent (40) is provided that can engage inside a preliminary catch and inside a main catch (32) of the rotary latch (30). The rotary latch (30) receives a locking part and can be transferred either manually or by means of a motor between an open position, a preliminary catch position and a main catch position (30.2). The motor-driven displacement ensues via a closing aid or an opening aid. In order to obtain a space-saving design, the invention provides that a locking lever (10) is eccentrically mounted on the rotary latch (30) and is held in a central position by an impulse spring whereby functioning as a closing aid. A stationary, rotationally mounted driving element (50) serves an opening aid, and an opening lever (20) is rotationally mounted on this driving element. This opening lever (20) is also held in a central position by an impulse spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2005Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Jorg Berghahn, Lothar Schemberg
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Publication number: 20070205614Abstract: A pivot handle lock for doors or lids of cabinets or other receptacles, and comprising a housing insertable into a cutout of the door or lid and having a depression-like recess, in which is disposed a pivot handle that is provided with a grip depression and is pivotably out of the housing. A latch is pivotably mounted on a portion of the housing projecting from the inner side of the door or lid, the pivot handle being adapted to actuate the latch. A rotary lock having an actuating shaft supporting a rotatable tongue is disposed in the housing such that in a closed position of the rotary lock, the tongue blocks pivot movement of the latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Rainer Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20070205615Abstract: A sash lock assembly is used with a sash window assembly having an upper sash window and a lower sash window slidable within tracks of a master frame. The sash lock assembly includes a keeper adapted to be connected to the upper sash window, a housing adapted to be connected to the lower sash window, a rotor positioned within the housing, a handle having a shaft extending through the housing and connected to the rotor, and a selectable stop member. The rotor is moveable between a locked position, wherein the rotor engages the keeper, and an unlocked position, wherein the rotor does not engage the keeper. Movement of the handle moves the rotor between the locked position and the unlocked position. The anti-rotation device includes a stop member and is moveable between a first position, wherein the stop member blocks movement of the rotor from the locked position to the unlocked position, and a second position, wherein the stop member does not block movement of the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Mark Eenigenburg, Edward Flory, Michael Tyler
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Publication number: 20070205616Abstract: A striker plate assembly and security hinge system for use between a door and a door casing is provided, comprising a striker plate having a face plate and a housing adapted to receive an extendible member from the door, and a reinforcing member comprising a first flange having an opening adapted to matably and interlockingly engage said housing of the striker plate, and a second flange having a first hole pattern. The system also includes at least two security hinge assemblies connected between the door, the door casing and the interior wall structure, wherein each security hinge assembly comprises first and second hinging plates operatively connected by a pin, wherein the first hinging plate is attached to the door and includes a backstop plate, and wherein the second hinging plate includes an anchoring plate attached to the interior wall structure. Optionally, a routing guide may be employed which assists in the formation of a slot for the security hinges through the door casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Robert Cutrer
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Publication number: 20070205617Abstract: A rear load carrier, designed in particular as a bicycle carrier, for vehicles, primarily passenger vehicles, is telescopically extendable and has a guide profile and a support profile. The guide profile is fixed as an inner profile to the structure of the vehicle. The support profile rests on the guide profile as an overlapping, longitudinally displaceable profile having in particular a U-shaped cross section and being fixed to the guide profile by a clamping device. The clamping device passes through the longitudinally slotted upper flange of the guide profile and the bridge of the support profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: Magna Car Top Systems GmbHInventors: Gerald Hahn, Thorsten Schumacher, Eberhard Maucher, Sandro Hans
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Publication number: 20070205618Abstract: A lifting sling having warning markings that indicate the extent of elongation of the sling under load, whereby an operator can visually determine if the maximum safe load weight of the sling has been exceeded. The markings are disposed on the surface of the sling cover and initially covered by a non-elongating body, but are exposed as the sling elongates under load.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: DeWayne Mueller
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Publication number: 20070205619Abstract: An eating utensil (100) is provided for serving among a fork, a spoon, a pair of chopsticks, or a knife. The eating utensil (100) can have a handle (102) with two members (104, 106) separated and extending from a base portion (108). A first member opens into a first spoon portion (110) having a first irregular shaped interior edge (114). A second member opens into a second spoon portion (120) having a second irregular shaped mating interior edge (124). A closing of the two members mates the first interior edge and the second interior edge for creating a spoon aspect. An opening of the two members can provide a dual prong aspect as a fork. The irregular shaped edge can have a winding contour (115) followed by a straight contour (116). An outer edge (111) of a spoon portion can provide a cutting edge leading to a tine (112).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Charles Flather
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Publication number: 20070205620Abstract: A conforming to the human hand rigid gadget to protect shoppers hands from the puncturing plastic handles of conventional carry out plastic bags (supermarket, department stores, etc) while heavy with contents, attachable and detachable at will, in the form of a tubular gadget with a longitudinal opening, to introduce the handles of the plastic bag(s) being carried, long enough to conform to the lower perimeter of the plastic bag(s) handles and able to sustain several bags carrying merchandise without breaking. Its thickness, also in conformity with the holding hand for a for a pleasant holding.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Benjamin Barbier
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Publication number: 20070205621Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming an interior component part having a relatively rigid substrate portion and a padded portion. The molding tool used to form the substrate portion includes a first mold part and a second mold part that form a substrate molding cavity into which a thermoplastic olefin is injected. The padded portion is formed by the first mold part and a third mold part that define a pad forming cavity. A mixture of a thermoplastic elastomer and a blowing agent is injected into the pad forming cavity. The expanded blown elastomer is enveloped within a skin formed when the blown elastomer contacts a cooled mold surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Glenn Cowelchuk, Todd DePue, Robert Adams
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Publication number: 20070205622Abstract: A storage console for an automotive vehicle includes a manually moveable closure panel suspended upon the console's side walls at an installed location extending rearwardly from the front part of the console, so as to allow access to otherwise unusable space at the front of the console. A number of manually movable, interchangeable closure panels may be configured alternatively on opposite sides, so as allow a motorist to select from utilities such as cup holders, coin holders, powerpoints, and other utilities which are available in closure panel working surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Mike Whitens, Kathleen Blackmore, Peter Bejin