Patents Issued in February 14, 2008
  • Publication number: 20080036158
    Abstract: A manifold gasket assembly includes a steel carrier fabricated with a plurality of air intake openings. Rubber material is molded to the carrier body to provide a seal about the openings when the gasket assembly is clamped between a cylinder head and intake manifold. Pushrod guides are provided on the carrier body and are fabricated of a material different than that of the carrier body, namely the same material as that used to form the elastomeric sealing beads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Brian Roberts, Gerald Rosenquist, Joseph Hermanson
  • Publication number: 20080036159
    Abstract: In a gasket installed to an inner peripheral surface of an opening portion in a housing such as a cylinder head cover or the like for sealing between the housing and an insertion member such as a plug tube or the like inserted to the opening portion, an object of the invention is to provide a gasket which can be free from a tear generated in an outer peripheral mounting portion at a time of pressure-inserting the gasket to a housing or can be securely pressure-inserted to the housing, even if high precision is not secured in an inner diameter of an opening portion in a housing such as a cylinder head cover or the like, thereby providing an excellent installation property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Tokunori Yanagi
  • Publication number: 20080036160
    Abstract: Flat seal, comprising at least one metallic layer, which is supplied with several passages, spaced by bridges, whereby at least one corrugation and/or at least one profile is to be set out at least for the area of one of the layers, on the passage side and at least for part of the area; whereby the corrugation surrounds the passages in a spectacles shape and the profile, which generally fully surrounds the pertaining passages, is set out within the corrugation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Ralf Flemming
  • Publication number: 20080036161
    Abstract: By improving a metal gasket having a corrugated portion which is advantageous in sealing property, a non-asbestos gasket in which the sealing property is further improved is provided. A non-asbestos gasket has a three-layer structured sealing portion S configured by: a core layer 1A which is made of a plate of a metal, and which is formed into a concentric circle-like corrugated shape; and surface layers 2, 3 which are made of expanded graphite, and which are stacked on the front and back faces of the core layer, respectively. In an outer circumferential end of the sealing portion S, the core layer 1A is protruded from the front and back surface layers 2, 3 toward an outer diameter side. In an inner circumferential end of the sealing portion S, the front and back surface layers 2, 3 are protruded from the core layer 1A toward an inner diameter side, thereby covering the core layer 1A.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Takeshi Miyoshi, Hiroki Hayashi, Masao Konaka, Yoshinari Kobuchi, Hiroyuki Sasakura
  • Publication number: 20080036162
    Abstract: A chips dischargeable wiper is disposed at the end of a nut, the wiper is defined with a flange, a plurality of ribs integrally formed with the flange, and a plurality of through holes located beside the flange. The flange is used to mate with the helical groove of the ball screw in such a manner at least a rib tapered from outside in is disposed between the flange and the screw shaft, which not only can reduce the resistance of the wiper, but also can effectively prevent intrusion of foreign objects into the screw shaft and can prevent leakage of lubricating agent. Furthermore, the rib can collect dusts and the foreign objects and discharge them out of the through holes. Therefore, the structure of wiper is simplified and can be used for a long time without maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Chia-Min Liu
  • Publication number: 20080036163
    Abstract: The invention relates to a quick chucking unit with a chuck receptacle formed by a basic body, with at least one chucking element that can move relative to the basic body between an unlatched and latched position, with a cylinder and a piston element situated within the cylinder, which together with the cylinder, borders at least one pressure region, wherein pressurizing the pressure region moves the chucking element into the latched or unlatched position, wherein the piston element is designed as a piston element fixed in place relative to the basic body, and the cylinder is designed as a cylinder element that can move relative to the basic body and piston element. The invention also relates to a sealing unit for such a quick chucking unit, as well as to a quick chucking system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Friedrich Kurz, Johann Gross
  • Publication number: 20080036164
    Abstract: A blade holder comprising: (a) a body at least partly made of a clear material and comprising a front pedestal with a front inner surface, a rear pedestal with a rear inner surface and a bridge portion interconnecting said front and rear pedestals, the front and rear inner surfaces defining respective front and rear cavities, wherein the body further comprises a bottom portion having a longitudinal slot; (b) an ice skate blade received in the longitudinal slot; and (c) a graphical element inside one of the front and rear cavities, the graphical element being visible through the clear material and being located above the longitudinal slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Ivan Labonte, Chris Langevin
  • Publication number: 20080036165
    Abstract: The riser light is attached between the underneath surface of the deck of a skateboard and a wheel truck using the wheel truck mounting hardware as a standard riser pad would be. The riser light includes self-contained lighting assemblies positioned adjacent the underneath surface of the deck at an outward location from the main body of the riser pad, there are no electronics positioned on or within the main body. This construction, unlike prior riser lighting systems, allows the main body of the riser to function as a standard riser pad offering a smoother ride for the skateboarder on all urban surfaces, and also preventing stress fractures in the deck often caused without the use of a riser pad. The construction of the skateboard riser permits attachment to a snowboard, thereby providing a dual purpose lighting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Roger Reinson
  • Publication number: 20080036166
    Abstract: A stabilizer bar includes a sleeve and bushing that are used to mount the stabilizer bar to a vehicle structure. The sleeve is comprised of a plastic material and includes a locking mechanism for locking the sleeve to the stabilizer bar. The bushing is comprised of a resilient material and is mounted to an external surface of the sleeve. Once the sleeve is locked onto the stabilizer bar, lateral movement between the bushing and the stabilizer bar is prohibited. Further, frictional reaction of the bushing occurs between plastic and rubber materials, which results in reduced noise during suspension loading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Jonathan Russell, Brian Allen Irwin
  • Publication number: 20080036167
    Abstract: An adjustment arrangement in a suspension hanger assembly that can be used to square the orientation of an axle with the travel direction of the incorporating vehicle. The adjustment arrangement includes a hanger bracket that has a pair of substantially parallel, spaced apart hanger legs projecting generally away from the vehicle and each of the hanger legs has an elongate aperture or slot that is mutually aligned, one with the other. A bushing pin is inserted through both elongate apertures with opposite end portions of the pin being similarly positioned in each of the apertures. A substantially squared orientation is established between the hanger bracket and the bushing pin. A pair of adjustment devices are provided, one each, in association with a respective end portion of the bushing pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Bjorn SVARTZ, Peter BLONDE, Steve SURDHAR, Paul PATRICIO
  • Publication number: 20080036168
    Abstract: A suspension for, and a method for suspending, a vehicle having a body is provided. The suspension includes a first suspension assembly and a second suspension assembly. The first suspension assembly extends between a first surface contact assembly and the body, and the second suspension assembly extends between a second surface contact assembly and the body. The first and second suspension assemblies each have a transverse instant center. The first suspension assembly and the second suspension assembly are aligned so that a vertical centerline of each surface contact assembly lies within a transverse vertical plane that extends therebetween. The transverse instant center of each suspension assembly is located within the transverse vertical plane, below a roll center located within the transverse vertical plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: J. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20080036169
    Abstract: A vehicle (100) is propelled by using the handlebar column (90) as a lever that can be pivoted to-and-fro and that also has a dive end or crank (50) which directly engages with the front wheel (101), whereby the front wheel is moved forwards in the rearword stroke. With a minimum of driving parts, the vehicle is reliable and durable. In addition vehicles according to this invention are stainable because they use no fuel. The drive lever (90) may be moved by hand or arm. Such vehicles may be two- or three-wheeled scooters for on-road or off-road use. The vehicle has a one-direction gear (55) to operate to allow angular driven movement of the driven wheel only during rearward movement of the lever, so that during forward movement of the lever the front wheel (101) can turn forwards freely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Enda Thomas, Ben Farrin, Maurice Martin
  • Publication number: 20080036170
    Abstract: A front fork for a bicycle having an upwardly extending mast of an aerodynamic teardrop shape to which a handlebar may readily be attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Gerard Vroomen, Philip White
  • Publication number: 20080036171
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a storage element and bicycle frame that work in conjunction with each other. The present invention to makes both the frame and storage element as aerodynamic as possible when the storage element is attached to the frame. The storage element is designed to function as an integral aerodynamic element of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Gerard Vroomen, Philip White
  • Publication number: 20080036172
    Abstract: A vehicle trailering system comprises a towing vehicle comprising a hitch mounting mechanism, and a trailer connectable thereto. The trailer comprises a body defining an interior space sized to fit at least one vehicle and having first and second sets of spaced-apart carrying members attachable to opposite sides of the body, thereby defining respective first and second loading levels. The trailer further comprises a gate movable between the first and second levels along first and second support members. First and second connecting members are respectively attachable to the gate and are operable to movably carry the gate with respect to the first and second support members. The system further comprises an actuator system connected to a synchronization system, which are operable to synchronize the movement of the first and second connecting members along the respective longitudinal lengths of the first and second support members. Associated trailering methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Dale A. Hofius
  • Publication number: 20080036173
    Abstract: The invention concerns a device for adjusting a fifth wheel, comprising a displacement device provided with two guide rails placed on the vehicle, in particular on a tractor semi-trailer combination in the longitudinal direction thereof, said guide rails whereon a slide may be installed capable of being moved by means of an actuating device, said actuating device being designed such that, upon a displacement, the positive connection between the guide rails and the slide is maintained. The invention is characterized in that said actuating device which is designed to move the slide, comprises a first powered device. Additionally, at least one first position sensor is arranged to detect the position of the slide, at least said first position sensor being connected to a control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: JOST-WERKE GMBH & CO.KG
    Inventor: Jose Alguera
  • Publication number: 20080036174
    Abstract: The boat trailer includes a housing, for receiving a boat therein. The housing covers and supports the boat for storage or transport thereof. The housing includes an antechamber, an upper wall, a pair of sidewalls and at least one rear door. The trailer includes a front chassis and a rear chassis slidably engaging the front chassis, the housing being mounted on the front chassis. The rear chassis may be secured to the front chassis when drawn fully forward into the housing. The rear chassis supports a boat cradle or the like. A motor is housed in the antechamber and drives a linear translation system to extend the rear chassis from the trailer and draw the rear chassis back within the trailer. The linear translation system may be a chain and sprocket system driving rack and pinion gearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Timothy C. Nieman
  • Publication number: 20080036175
    Abstract: A method for the transmission of electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic energy between a first vehicle and a second vehicle, coupled thereto, for example a tractor vehicle and a trailer and an energy transmission system. The aim of the invention is development of a method and an energy transmission system permitting an operationally-secure driving condition over a long period even with a partly or completely damaged plug coupling system. Said aim is achieved by means of, amongst other things, a method whereby the energy in the energy distribution line is introduced from the energy supply line in a controlled manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: José Alguera
  • Publication number: 20080036176
    Abstract: A front tow extended saddle is disclosed. The saddle allows a first towing truck to mount a second truck, facing forward, behind the first truck, in order to tow the second truck to a distant location. The saddle allows the towed truck to face forward during transport, thus allowing for the normal loads and stresses of movement on the towed truck. This configuration is preferable to movement with the towed truck facing-rearward, in which the typical aerodynamic surfaces of a large truck act as a drag during transport, imposing high wind loads and unusual stresses. The front tow extended saddle is also designed to minimize the required vertical rise on the towed truck, which also avoids additional stresses during loading and unloading onto the towing truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Donald W. Schuettenberg
  • Publication number: 20080036177
    Abstract: A probe-operated guide is provided with battery-powered lights on a pole, such that a driver can attach a trailer to a vehicle without help from another person. The guide is mounted directly above the trailer cup on a trailer, and the lights on the guide can be adjusted in height and orientation to achieve the optimum visibility for the driver from most viewing angles. A direction light on the guide can be switched on, so that when backing up the driver can align it and a small light placed in the center-back of the vehicle. A directional probe on the guide can also be adjusted to turn on a second light on the guide when the vehicle is in position for attaching the trailer cup to a trailer hitch on the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, the driver switches off, removes, and stores the guide and attaches the trailer to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Rex McKenney
  • Publication number: 20080036178
    Abstract: A hitch is disclosed for towing a trailer behind a vehicle. The hitch includes a base member to be coupled to the vehicle and a first arm coupled to the base and comprising a female receptor adjacent to a distal end thereof for receiving a first male connector of the trailer to couple the trailer to the vehicle. A second arm is also coupled to the base and includes a female receptor adjacent to a distal end thereof for receiving a second male connector of the trailer to couple the trailer to the vehicle, wherein a lateral distance between the female receptor provided to the first arm and the female receptor provided to the second arm is selectively adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Clarence Slaubaugh, Larry Chimento
  • Publication number: 20080036179
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a towing apparatus having a component, such as a ball, that is made integral to the towing apparatus through a process of forging, casting or welding to increase the strength of the towing apparatus. Specifically, while spinning the ball component at a high speed, a ball mount shank component is hydraulically forced onto the ball component under a large amount of pressure. The friction generated melts or otherwise integrates the ball and ball mount shank components together to create a single, integral unit. In at least some implementations, the towing apparatus includes a monolithic ball mount for towing, wherein the ball mount includes a coupling mechanism at a first end to couple the ball mount to a tow vehicle and a ball on a second end to couple to a trailer or towed vehicle. Implementations further include an aesthetically designed and engineered section between the coupling mechanism and the ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: John Andersen
  • Publication number: 20080036180
    Abstract: An alpine ski binding system for releasably securing a ski boot to a ski. The binding system includes a secondary toe release that provides an attenuated release threshold under lateral shear loading conditions that can cause anterior cruciate ligament injuries. The secondary toe release responds to a trigger that senses the lateral shear loads applied to the inside (medial) afterbody of the ski and triggers the secondary toe release the boot at an attenuated release torque. Lateral shear loads applied to the ski along the leading (medial) forebody and along the entire outside (lateral side) of the ski substantially do not cause the trigger to trip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: VERMONT SAFETY DEVELOPMENTS
    Inventors: Carl Ettlinger, David Dodge
  • Publication number: 20080036181
    Abstract: A portable commode, shower, and bath wheelchair apparatus comprising a first support frame, a second support frame, a mechanical interface interconnecting the first support frame to the second support frame thereby forming a first contiguous support rail and a second contiguous support rail. A seat assembly is slidingly attached to both the first contiguous support rail and to the second contiguous support rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Eric Goldstein
  • Publication number: 20080036182
    Abstract: An equalizer for a suspension system for a trailer is configured to absorb or dampen the harsh shocks or vibrations coming off of the leaf springs proximate to a center frame hangar, thus allowing for a “softer” ride. The equalizer utilizes one or two independent equalizer arm assemblies or castings which are each rotatably secured within the equalizer. Each equalizer arm assembly or casting is operatively associated with one of the leaf springs such that upon upward movement of the leaf spring, the associated equalizer arm assembly or casting is forced to rotate within the equalizer and to deform a shock absorber provided within the equalizer. The shock absorber, upon the deformation thereof, absorbs the harsh shocks or vibrations which would otherwise normally be transferred from the leaf springs, to the equalizer, and thus to the frame of the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: E. Fenton, Bruce Bailey
  • Publication number: 20080036183
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the use of specific hybrid resins as airbag coatings. Preferably, the polymers used to create these hybrid resins, as described herein, are urethanes blended with acrylates, vinyls, silicones, and combinations thereof, where at least one of the components has a glass transition temperature of 20° C. or less. The urethanes are preferably of the polycarbonate, polytetramethyleneglycol, silicon-based diol, or olefin-based diol type. The hybrid resins may be produced in an aqueous dispersion, in a solvent, or by mixing the polymers together where one polymer is dissolved directly into a second polymer to form a continuous matrix. The resulting hybrid resins exhibit a tensile strength of at least 1,000 p.s.i. and an elongation at break of at least about 200%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Ramesh Keshavaraj, Shulong Li
  • Publication number: 20080036184
    Abstract: In an airbag module cover, at least one pair of tear lines is provided on a double-wall portion (an inner side wall and an outer side wall). The tear line provided on the inner side wall is formed as a slit. The tear line provided on the outer side wall is formed as a groove. Therefore, strength of the double-wall portion is reduced to tear the tear lines unfailingly and torn module cover can be opened unfailingly as a deployment door by an inflating airbag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: NIHON PLAST CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Mamoru Takagi
  • Publication number: 20080036185
    Abstract: Seat assembly attachable to a substrate of a vehicle includes a seat having a bottom portion and a back portion coupled at an angle to a rear portion of the bottom portion, a support structure arranged at least partially under the seat and to support the seat on the substrate at a plurality of locations including two rearward locations on opposite lateral sides of the seat and at least one forward location, and a weight measuring system arranged in connection with the support structure for determining an approximate weight of an occupying item of the seat. The weight measuring system includes at least one strain or force measuring sensor mounted to measure at least a portion of the load applied to the seat. The approximate weight of the occupying item may be used to control deployment of one or more occupant restraint systems for the occupying item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: David Breed
  • Publication number: 20080036186
    Abstract: A safety system for an automotive vehicle comprises a headrest associated with a vehicle seat and an actuator for adjusting a position of said headrest with respect to the vehicle seat. According to the invention, the system further comprises an optical imager system associated with said vehicle seat, said optical imager system for determining a position of a seat occupant portion, and a control unit operatively coupled to said optical imager system and to said actuator, said control unit for generating a control signal for said actuator based on the position determined by said optical imager system and on an actual position of said headrest said control signal controlling said actuator for moving the headrest in a predetermined position with respect to the seat occupant portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: IEE INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS & ENGINEERING S.A.
    Inventor: Paul Schockmel
  • Publication number: 20080036187
    Abstract: Land-based vehicle including an arrangement for monitoring objects in or about a vehicle which includes a source from which illumination is emitted into an area in or about the vehicle, a receiver arranged to receive illumination reflected from an object in the path of the illumination, a light-regulating component arranged in front of the receiver to regulate reception of illumination by the receiver, and circuitry coupled to the source, the receiver and the light-regulating component. The light-regulating component is modulated to enable a determination of a distance between an object from which the illumination has been reflected and the receiver. The circuitry obtains information about objects from which the received illumination has been reflected other than distance information and associates with the objects distances between the objects and the receiver. This improves the ability to control vehicular systems based on the presence of objects in or about the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: David S. Breed
  • Publication number: 20080036188
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling flow of inflation fluid through a vent opening (50) in an air bag module (10) includes a vent member (14) movable to control flow of the inflation fluid through the vent opening. The vent member (14) includes a vent member opening (84) extending through the vent member. A tether (12) for controlling movement of the vent member (14) includes a first portion (90) and second portion (92). The second portion (92) is folded to form multiple layers (112, 114). The tether (12) is positioned relative to the vent member (14) so that the multiple layers (112, 114) of the second portion (92) engage a first side (62) of the vent member. The first portion (90) of the tether (12) extends through the vent member opening (50) and away from an opposite second side (60) of the vent member (14). The engagement of the second portion (92) with the vent member (14) causes the vent member (14) to move in response to movement of the tether (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas M. Gould, Kurt F. Fischer, William P. Braun, Michael J. Loyd, Colleen Kalczynski
  • Publication number: 20080036189
    Abstract: An airbag for protecting an occupant includes a left half airbag having an inner panel and a right half airbag having an inner panel. At least one outer panel is provided and a seam allowance is provided on at least one of the inner panels when the left and right inner panels are stitched together. When the airbag is inflated, the seam allowance extends into an inside part of the airbag and controls inflation of the airbag in a vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Tobias Pausch
  • Publication number: 20080036190
    Abstract: A personal restraint system for a seat in a motor vehicle including a three-point belt system and a two-point belt system. The three-point belt system including a first belt retractor, and a first belt web having a first belt latch plate, and a first belt buckle. The two-point belt system including a second belt retractor, and a second belt web having a second belt latch plate, and a second belt buckle. The second belt retractor including a blocking device which engages a spool of the second belt retractor when both belt webs are wound up on their respective retractors to prevent engagement of the two-point belt system if the three-point belt system is not engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Ola Boström, Yngve Haland, Leif Ennerdahl, Thomas Blomberg
  • Publication number: 20080036191
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stick/pole grip (1), particularly for walking sticks, trekking poles, alpine ski poles, cross-country ski poles and Nordic walking poles, with a grip body (3) and with a device (11-14) for adjustably fastening a hand-retaining device, particularly provided in the form of a hand strap (2) or a glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Klaus Lenhart
  • Publication number: 20080036192
    Abstract: A book having a storage means capable of storing manipulatives wherein the book is comprised of a book component and a storage component, the storage component being a box which can attach to a cover of the book and can be opened and closed independently of whether the book is opened or closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Shari Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20080036193
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for printing a security item on a substrate of which at least a part is made of a transparent material, whereby the method comprises following steps: printing a first image, which is visible or can be visualized, on one side of the transparent material; printing a second image, which is visible or can be visualized oh the opposite side of the transparent material, wherein the first and second image at least partially overlap; printing a third image, which is visible or can be visualized in transmission on the zones of the transparent material that are not covered by the first and/or second image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Monique Golaire, Maryke Degryse, Nathalie Paquot, Paul Van Braeckel, Beni Haeyaert
  • Publication number: 20080036194
    Abstract: The invention relates to a new method for printing a security item on a substrate of which at least a part is made of a transparent material, a first part (3) of an image (2) being printed on one side of the transparent material, and a second complementary part (4) of the image (2) being printed on the opposite side of the transparent material such that, at least some angles (P°) of view, the image (2) is visible or can be visualised as a whole in which the first (3) and second (4) part of the image (2) are not distinguishable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Monique Golaire, Maryke Degryse, Nathalie Paquot, Paul Van Braeckel, Beni Haeyaert
  • Publication number: 20080036195
    Abstract: This invention is directed to improvements in substrates, such as paper, incorporating a security device, and to documents made therefrom. The security substrate comprises at least one elongate security device, which security device has a series of first regions exposed at a series of windows formed in at least a first surface of the substrate and a series of second regions covered by the substrate at bridges formed between the windows in the first surface of the substrate. Each of the first regions is provided with a first security feature which is substantially of the same appearance in each region and is visible in each window when the first surface of the substrate is viewed ire reflected light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: John Winchcombe
  • Publication number: 20080036196
    Abstract: A film material utilizing a regular two-dimensional array of non-cylindrical lenses to enlarge micro-images, called icons, to form a synthetically magnified image through the united performance of a multiplicity of individual lens/icon image systems. The synthetic magnification micro-optic system includes one or more optical spacers (5), a micro-image formed of a periodic planar array of a plurality of image icons (4) having an axis of symmetry about at least one of its planar axes and positioned on or next to the optical spacer (5), and a periodic planar array of image icon focusing elements (1) having an axis of symmetry about at least one of its planar axes, the axis of symmetry being the same planar axis as that of the micro-image planar array (4). A number of distinctive visual effects, such as three-dimensional and motion effects, can be provided by the present system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: NANOVENTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Steenblik, Mark Hurt, Gregory Jordan
  • Publication number: 20080036197
    Abstract: The invention concerns a security and/or value document, in particular a banknote. The security and/or value document has a support (1) of a paper material and an in particular strip-form or thread-form film element (2) which contains one or more optical security features. The support (1) has one or more window-shaped openings (35) which are closed by means of the film element (2) which projects beyond the openings on all sides. Applied to the side of the support (1) of a paper material, which is in opposite relationship to the film element (2), is a sealing layer (4) which covers the surfaces of the film element (2) at least in the region of the openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: LEONHARD KURZ GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Ludwig Brehm, Klaus Weber
  • Publication number: 20080036198
    Abstract: A multi-layered pipe includes at least an outer and an inner layer of thermoplastic material and a coupling includes a thermoplastic material. A method for joining the pipe to the coupling includes providing a coupling including a recess for receiving an end of a multi-layered pipe, the recess being configured, in use, to permit the coupling to contact the inner and outermost layers of a multi-layered pipe received in the recess. An end of the multi-layered pipe is fit into the recess of the coupling. Heat is introduced to both the coupling sufficient to cause local melting at the interface between the coupling and either the inner layer alone or both the inner and outer layers of the multi-layered pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: GLYNWED PIPE SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul ROBERTS-MOORE, Michael BULL
  • Publication number: 20080036199
    Abstract: The invention relates to a quick coupling comprising a base plate and a support plate, with the mounting frame being guided movably at the base plate and having means for connection to the support plate. In accordance with the invention, the support plate is moved toward the base plate by means of the mounting frame to close the coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Dirk Asam, Roland Wachter, Christian Walter
  • Publication number: 20080036200
    Abstract: A piping system for visco elastic damping, which system oscillates with high frequency, small amplitude oscillations. The system includes one or more autonomous visco elastic dampers that includes one or more layers of visco elastic damping material fixedly bonded between stiff members. The visco elastic dampers may be provided with a temperature controlling element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicants: Vetco Aibel AS, AF-Ingemansson AB
    Inventors: Claes Fredo, Jan Wigaard
  • Publication number: 20080036201
    Abstract: Second pipes (2Ha to 2Hf) for circulating a fluid are respectively connected to a plurality of first pipes (1Ha to 1Hd) formed in a heat exchanger (R) or to a plurality of first pipes (1Ha to 1Hf) formed in and around the heat exchanger (R) . Groups (A to C) formed by arranging the first pipes (1Ha to 1Hf) in units of specified quantities (including a single pipe) along a vertical direction are formed in the state of being not overlapped with each other in a lateral direction of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: CALSONIC KANSEI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Osamu Ito, Toshiharu Watanabe, Nobuyasu Suematsu, Yasutaka Tominaga
  • Publication number: 20080036202
    Abstract: A hose coupling for use in vehicle A/C systems comprises a nipple at the end of metal tube, a tubular seal insert, and a crimp collar. The seal insert includes a tubular retainer and at least one annular sealing element made of elastomeric material integrally joined to the retainer. The sealing element protrudes radially inwardly from an inner diameter surface of the retainer such that when the sealing element is telescoped over the nipple, the sealing element will effect a seal with an outer diameter surface of the nipple. The sealing element also protrudes radially outwardly from an outer diameter surface of the retainer such that when an end portion of a hose is telescoped thereover, the sealing element will effect a seal with an inner diameter surface of the hose end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Nikhil Baxi, Issac Shilad, Stefan Naab
  • Publication number: 20080036203
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a system for assembling a high-pressure fluid tube on a tubular pin, which is part of a fitting element provided to be used in particular on motorcycles and motor-vehicles, for example for the production of pipes intended for manufacturing braking circuits or other circuits, in which high-pressure oil or other fluids flow. In particular, the invention relates to a system for assembling a high-pressure fluid tube of the kind comprising a first inner layer made of plastic, a second layer made of a steel plait or other suitable material such as fibres or the like, a third coating layer, if any, made, for instance, of plastic material and a bush made of steel, alloy or other material, fitted into an end of the said tube, this tube being fitted on the pin and locked by caulking of the said metallic bush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Eugenio Piccinali
  • Publication number: 20080036204
    Abstract: A metallurgically formed fluid circuit joint includes a hollow fitting (298), a tubular conduit (297), and a metallurgically formed tube/fitting mesh (296). The tube/fitting mesh (296) includes a fitting portion of the hollow fitting (298) and a tube portion of the tubular conduit (297) that is electromagnetically formed with the fitting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Allen Fischer, David Bolser
  • Publication number: 20080036205
    Abstract: A piping joint includes: a joint body; a tube inserted into the joint body; a retaining member mounted inside the joint body and located at a distance from an opening of the joint body, the retaining member supporting the tube inserted into the joint body; a guiding member having a guiding portion inserted into the joint body and engagement portions, the guiding portion guiding the tube so as to prevent the tube from vibrating in a radial direction of the joint body, the engagement portions elastically deformable relative to the guiding portion; and a restraining member mounted to the guiding member and restraining an elastic deformation of the engagement portions relative to the guiding portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Fumio Kojima, Morito Oshita
  • Publication number: 20080036206
    Abstract: An end fitting has a joining insert and a pressing mechanism assembled together. The joining insert is hollow and includes a connecting end and an inserting end communicating with each other. The pressing mechanism includes a hollow retaining portion and a pressing cover. At least a holding tube extends integrally from an end of the retaining portion, and an arm portion with a plurality of branches extends from another end of the retaining portion and possesses appropriate flexibility. In practice, the arm portion of the retaining portion clamps the jointing insert, while the pressing cover restrains the arm portion. A first latch of the joining insert and a second latch of the retaining portion lock with a first embedding portion of the arm portion and a second embedding portion of the pressing cover, respectively. Hence, conduits are quickly fit to each other with eliminating need of tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Yan Li-guo
  • Publication number: 20080036207
    Abstract: A connector of flexible pipe according to the present invention includes a flexible pipe; a fastening nut in which the flexible pipe is inserted; a latching ring having an inner portion received in a valley section of the flexible pipe and an outer portion extruded outward from a thread section of the flexible pipe for preventing the fastening nut from separating from the flexible pipe; and a socket tube screw combined with the fastening nut for pressurizing and transforming an end portion of the flexible pipe toward the latching ring. Accordingly, the coupler structure of the flexible pipe is conveniently achieved as well as the flexible pipe can be coupled easily by cutting in a desired length, and since there is no need to perform the process for machining the coupling portion, a cost for coupling the members is saved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Jin Choi