Patents Issued in March 20, 2008
  • Publication number: 20080067259
    Abstract: Provided is a method for encoding an orientation-independent dot based data package template for printing on a carrier. The method includes the step of allocating a number of background entries for printing as background dots on the carrier to define a constant background pattern detectable by a reader. The background pattern has an orientation component to indicate an orientation of the carrier to said reader. The method also includes the step of allocating a number of data entries for printing as data dots in a data area on the carrier for detection by the reader. The pattern and data area defines an arbitrary shaped data package indicating how the data itself is stored as dots within the data package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Simon Walmsley, Paul Lapstun
  • Publication number: 20080067260
    Abstract: A label that can display information that is electronically written to the label is used instead of a traditional printed paper label on an electronic product. The label itself is made from any suitable material that can be electronically written that will maintain the last display state when power is removed from the label. The preferred embodiments include a memory that includes product information on the electronic product, along with a label interface that reads the product information from the memory and displays corresponding information on the label. The label interface monitors the product information in the memory, and anytime the product information changes, the label interface automatically writes the changed product information to the label. The result is a label for an electronic product that is automatically updated each time the electronic product changes to reflect the current state of the electronic product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven Erickson, Ivory Knipfer, Jeffrey Komatsu, Fraser Syme
  • Publication number: 20080067261
    Abstract: A model toy train track segment in accordance with the present invention comprises an elongate roadbed having a first and a second end and a first and a second side. The said first and second ends of the track segment are configured for attachment to adjacent track segments. A track segment in accordance with the present invention further includes a side member configured to be detachably coupled to at least one of the first and second sides of the roadbed. A track segment in accordance with the present invention still further includes a first and a second elongate rail segment connected to the roadbed. Each of the first and second rail segments having a first end proximate to the first roadbed end and a second end proximate to the second roadbed end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Webster, Bradley Salminen, Morgan Wireman
  • Publication number: 20080067262
    Abstract: An aerosol dispenser assembly is provided that enables a compressed gas propellant to be used to deliver liquid product in a fine mist, whereby the droplets of the mist have mean Sauter diameters of less than 35 ?m. The dispensing system includes the use of a compressed gas propellant that is soluble in the liquid product at room temperature but that has a reduced solubility in the liquid product at temperatures exceeding room temperature The system also includes a valve attached to a pressurized container containing the liquid product and gas propellant. The valve includes an actuator cap that has a swirl chamber and an exit orifice and a built-in heater that at least partially surrounds the swirl chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Richard S. Valpey
  • Publication number: 20080067263
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for safely and for efficient controlling adult populations of flying pests. A self-contained reservoir system for automated misting of pesticides (as opposed to merely spraying) is disclosed which can be operated in remote location without the availability of line power or pressurized water. The present automated spraying system comprises a secure controller unit with locking features, and a plurality of dispersing elements attached to the unit. Enclosed within the weatherproof and secure enclosure of the unit is a controller, pump, pesticide reservoir and power source for delivering controlled amounts of a pesticide mixture to the dispersing elements. The pump is capable of producing pressures sufficient for producing a mist from the dispersing elements. The pesticide reservoir holds pre-measured and premixed pesticide that can be used for direct treatment of an area. A misting schedule is entered into the controller, or timer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Kemper O'neal Modlin, Leo John Niekerk
  • Publication number: 20080067264
    Abstract: A pull-out faucet has a spray head with spray selection and pause control. A spring-loaded push button interrupts outlet spray entirely as long as it is being depressed. A rocker button controls spray through inner and outer sets of outlet orifices, for example, giving the user the option of an aerated water jet or an unaerated shower. The rocker button mounts on an integral pivot post of a valve body that houses a diverter valve that is controlled by the rocker button. The rocker button has a pair of legs that extend through openings in the valve body to engage a groove in the diverter valve. Pivoting the rocker button about a pivot axis by depressing either its forward or aft portion, moves the diverter valve along a valve axis to route flow to either the inner or outer orifices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Perry D. Erickson, David E. Hansen, Patrick H. Montag
  • Publication number: 20080067265
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid spray nozzle comprising a swirl chamber which is rotationally symmetric about a Z axis of origin O and into which at least two fluid inlet channels open. The aforementioned chamber is equipped with a discharge conduit having an axis which is inclined in relation to the axis of symmetry t an angle. According to the invention, the conduit is formed such that the position of the point of origin of the axis thereof is offset in relation the origin of the axis of symmetry by a distance which depends on the value of the angle of inclination of the conduit: along a direction which depends on the position and the cross-section of the channels, and in a sense which is counter to the orientation of the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Songbe, Herve Imenez
  • Publication number: 20080067266
    Abstract: A drip irrigation hose includes a tube for conducting pressurized water through its interior and formed with a plurality of outlets for emitting water at longitudinally-spaced locations along the length of the tube; and a plurality of flow-control elements fixed with respect to the inner surface of the tube at longitudinally-spaced locations thereof to define, with the inner surface, a plurality of labyrinths each having an inlet communicating with the interior of the tube and an outlet communicating with a tube outlet for emitting water there from at a slow rate. The labyrinth includes a bottom wall constructed to produce, adjacent to the bottom wall, a significant laminar flow of water in which the laminar flow decreases, and thereby turbulent flow increases, with an increase in the water pressure within the tube to thereby provide pressure-compensation for the water flow through the respective tube outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Amir Cohen
  • Publication number: 20080067267
    Abstract: A fluidic oscillator suitable for use at colder temperatures for generating an exhaust flow in the form of an oscillating spray of fluid droplets has an inlet for pressurized fluid, a pair of power nozzles configured to accelerate the movement of the pressurized fluid, a fluid pathway that connects and allows for the flow of pressurized fluid between its inlet and the power nozzles, an interaction chamber which is attached to the nozzles and receives the flow from the nozzles, a fluid outlet from which the spray exhausts from the interaction chamber, and, at each power nozzle, a step in the height elevation of the floor of the power nozzle with respect to that of the interaction chamber for increasing the instability of the flow from the power nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Shridhar Gopalan, Gregory Russell
  • Publication number: 20080067268
    Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a fuel injection nozzle with which occurrence of cavitation erosion due to occurrence of separation of fuel flow near the needle valve and injection holes is suppressed and variation in fuel injection characteristic is reduced, a method of machining injection holes, and an apparatus therefore to attain the object. An insert tool shaped like the needle valve or an insert tool having a conical surface similar to the needle valve and a groove or grooves are on the conical surface to introduce abrasive fluid to the injection holes, is inserted in the central hollow of the nozzle body when performing abrasive fluid flowing processing to round entrance corners of the injection holes, and the processing of each of the injection holes is stopped when flow rate of abrasive fluid flowing out through relevant injection hole reaches a predetermined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    Inventor: Takashi Kaneko
  • Publication number: 20080067269
    Abstract: An efficient electrostatic spray installation that can spray a wide range of conductive materials effectively while creating very small droplets with conductivities in from about 7000 pico Siemens and greater. A compact system in which one, two or more parallel sprays can be obtained at close proximity in the order of 30 to 40 mm of each other in a compact package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Wladimir Janssen
  • Publication number: 20080067270
    Abstract: A touch pad control information system for a food waste disposer is disclosed. The touch pad is mountable to a wall or countertop near the food waste disposer. The touch pad preferably includes switches which allow the user to select from a plurality of disposer functions, and light emitting diodes (LEDs) or other graphic display to indicate one of a plurality of statuses for the disposer. The touch pad is coupled to the disposer by a wire bus or by wireless means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventor: William Strutz
  • Publication number: 20080067271
    Abstract: An apparatus for mixing and/or crushing substances into fine particles is disclosed, wherein the apparatus includes a fluid flow path that is formed by a first structural member having a plurality of cells thereon, each having its front side open, and a second structural member having a plurality of cells thereon, each having its front side open. The first structural member and the second structural member are arranged adjacently each other such that the open front sides of the cells on one structural member face opposite the open front sides of corresponding cells on the other structural member, with the cells on the one structural member being placed in alternate positions with regard to the corresponding cells on the other structural member, and with each of the cells on the one structural member communicating with at least one or more of the cells on the other structural member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Sukeyoshi Sekine
  • Publication number: 20080067272
    Abstract: In a single-reel type tape cartridge, a floating-lock structure comprising lock pieces and a lock spring for locking and biasing the lock pieces is provided between an upper surface of a tape reel and an upper case. On each of the lock piece are provided a restriction member for restricting upward movement of the tape reel and a releaser that is subjected to an unlocking operation performed an unlock member in a tape drive. Entry grooves for the unlock members are formed on an outer surface of the upper case, and the releasers are exposed in the entry grooves from operation openings provided in part of the entry grooves. When a main body case is loaded in the tape drive, the releasers are subjected to the unlocking operation by the unlock members so that the restriction members can move and evacuate upward in a hub space surrounded by a reel hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: HITACHI MAXELL, LTD.
    Inventor: Yasuo Inugai
  • Publication number: 20080067273
    Abstract: Disclosed is a long-tape deposition apparatus for depositing specific substance on superconductive tape. The apparatus includes a drum having a helically-shaped guide groove formed on the outer surface thereof and a strip of tape wound along the guide groove and disposed in a vacuum chamber, a deposition source disposed to be distanced from the drum, a supply reel and a retreat reel disposed at respective sides of a shaft of the drum for supply and retreat of the tape, respectively, in which when the drum rotates, specific substance from the deposition source is deposited on the surface of the tape and at the same time the tape is continuously supplied and retreated by the supply reel and the retreat reel, and a slip-roller installed to extend along longitudinal direction of the drum, to be near the circumferential surface of the drum and to protrude from the outer surface of the drum, the slip-roller which rotates along moving direction of the tape enabling the tape to slip over the guide groove of the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute
    Inventors: Hong Soo Ha, Sang Soo Oh, Dong Woo Ha, Kyu Jung Song, Rock Kil Ko, Ho Sup Kim
  • Publication number: 20080067274
    Abstract: A window treatment system for covering an architectural opening includes a window treatment with a sheet wound in a first direction; a housing having a longitudinal axis and receiving said window treatment; a shaft disposed coaxially within said housing for supporting said housing and a clutch coupling said housing and said shaft and having a first position in which said housing is rotatable with respect to said shaft only in one direction, and a second position in which said housing is rotatable in both directions. A spool is mounted coaxially with the longitudinal axis and is coupled to said clutch. The spool includes an elongated member such as a ribbon wound in a second direction and arranged to raise said window treatment when said elongated member is pulled from said spool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Joseph A. Cannaverde
  • Publication number: 20080067275
    Abstract: When a spool rotates in a retraction direction, a guide pin of a lock member presses against an inner wall of a groove portion with a pressing force in the same direction as a centrifugal force. As a result, friction between an outer circumferential portion of the guide pin and the inner wall of the groove portion increases, a V-gear is held by the guide pin, and rotation of the V-gear in the retraction direction relative to the spool is suppressed. Further, the V-gear, which is pressed by a pressing force at the inner wall of the groove portion, presses against a shaft portion of a torsion shaft with a pressing force in the same direction as the above-described pressing force when the V-gear attempts to move in the direction of action of the above-described pressing force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI-RIKA-DENKI-SEISAKUSHO
    Inventor: Akira SUMIYASHIKI
  • Publication number: 20080067276
    Abstract: A force limiter (18) for a belt retractor (8) includes a torsion rod (19) which can be twisted for the purpose of force limitation, the torsion rod (19) consisting of one of an austenitic steel, for example an austenitic stainless steel which is able to be cold-formed, and a dual phase steel. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such a force limiter (18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Klaus Frech
  • Publication number: 20080067277
    Abstract: The invention provides a taper tool, including a movable sleeve that has flanges with inclined surfaces for use as hand-holds. The sleeve rides on bearings, which are mounted in recesses out of the user's way. A spring-loaded wireform retainer secures the bearings in their respective recesses. The retainers include quick-change tabs that hold the retainers in a servicing position that permits the bearings to be easily removed and replaced. The taper tool also includes a spool mounting assembly having a guard rod that swings out and away from a tape spool for facilitating replenishment of the tape. When the guard rod is in the closed position, it is secured by a detent located on the tape spool spindle. The spool mounting assembly includes a base, a tape spool, a spindle, a guard rod and an end protector having rounded, grippable exterior edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Matt Jungklaus
  • Publication number: 20080067278
    Abstract: A connector for a multiple element blind assembly, including: a first coupling element (1) for association with a first blind element, said first coupling element having a body (3) and a projection (11) extending therefrom, said projectio including a keying portion (13); a second coupling element (23) for association with a second blind element, said second coupling element having a body (25) defining a bore (31) therein, which includes a keyway portion (35); wherein said keying portion (13) is insertable into and keys with said keyway to a torque transferring position such that torque applied to one of said coupling elements is transferred to the other coupling element, and wherein said keying portion is only insertable into said keyway to said torque transferring portion when said first and second coupling elements are aligned within a single relative rotational range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: DAMORGOLD PTY LTD.
    Inventors: Vito Fortunato, Ross Lava, Graeme Whitty
  • Publication number: 20080067279
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for making and winding bags is disclosed. The bag machine includes an unwind section, a forming section, and a winder. The winder has an infeed nip and two spindles. Each spindle is located along a respective one of two alternative film paths. The spindles can be fixed position spindles and the alternative film paths can be predominantly downward. An over speed nip may be provided between the infeed nip and the alternative film paths to separate rolls or to separate all bags. An overlapper can be included. Rods that travel in an elliptical orbit, and/or air nozzles can be part of the overlapper. Air nozzles can also be used to direct the film to the appropriate alternative path. Conveyor belts along the alternative film paths can be used to guide the film. Static pinners can be used to help bold the bags to the conveyor, or the last bag to the roll. Pop-up fingers and air horns can help start the roll on a spindle. Paper banders can be use, as can pneumatic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: CMD Corporation
    Inventor: Paul A. Selle
  • Publication number: 20080067280
    Abstract: An apparatus for recovering hose, particularly coupled fire hose, comprises a lifting frame assembly, a lifting arm attached to the lifting frame assembly, a plurality of guide rollers, a motor mounted on the lifting frame assembly, an electric switch, a powered rotational drive roller, a plurality of lower rollers, and a detachable support assembly. A biasing means biases the lifting frame assembly to a plurality of guide roller mounts to allow lifting and lowering of the lifting frame assembly to and from at first and second position to allow passage of hose fitted with hose couplings. When using the relatively simple apparatus, a single operator can efficiently collect infinite quantities of hose fitted with hose couplings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Clinton D. Baker
  • Publication number: 20080067281
    Abstract: An adapter (1) for a coreless or solid roll (R) of hygiene paper includes a first end (2) adapted to be attached in a dispenser and a second end (3) adapted to be attached to a side of a coreless or solid paper roll (R). The second end (3) of the adapter (1) includes a planar surface provided with an adhesive (4). A coreless or solid roll (R) of hygiene paper provided with such adapters, and a method for attaching adapters to a solid or coreless roll, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventor: Kent ZEIRON
  • Publication number: 20080067282
    Abstract: A wire spool with color identification includes an axial tube, a first flange extending from a first end of the axial tube, and a second flange extending from a second end of the axial tube. The wire spool is characterized in that the first flange has at least one depression coated with a color layer. Thus, the color layer is not easy to peel and the cost of manufacturing the wire spool can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: YUH MATERIALS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Cheng-Chieh Yang
  • Publication number: 20080067283
    Abstract: A plasma fairing for reducing noise generated by, for example, an aircraft landing gear is disclosed. The plasma fairing includes at least one plasma generating device, such as a single dielectric barrier discharge plasma actuator, coupled to a body, such as an aircraft landing gear, and a power supply electrically coupled to the plasma generating device. When energized, the plasma generating device generates a plasma within a fluid flow and reduces body flow separation of the fluid flow over the surface of the body. In another example, the body includes a plurality of plasma generating devices mounted to the surface the body to further aid in noise reduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: University of Notre Dame du Lac
    Inventor: Flint Thomas
  • Publication number: 20080067284
    Abstract: A vehicle (1) for riding on land and flying in air comprises: a cabin (2) with wheels (3, 4), the cabin (2) being designed for accommodating at least one person, a rotor (40) having a rotor axle (41), a rotor base (44) and rotor blades (45) mounted to the rotor base (44); a support bracket (30) carrying the rotor (40), the support bracket (30) having a bottom section (31) extending substantially parallel to the cabin roof, and having at least one leg section (32) extending substantially parallel to the cabin side, the leg section (32) having a free end connected to the cabin (2); wherein the rotor blades (45) are hingedly mounted to the rotor base (44); and wherein the bottom bracket (31) part with the rotor (40) is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Jan Bakker
  • Publication number: 20080067285
    Abstract: Captive balloon assemblies and methods of using the captive balloon assemblies are presented. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method of entertaining. The method comprises providing an assembly comprising a balloon, a tower and a cable driving system. The balloon comprises one or more seats and is captive and mobile in the tower. One or more persons are placed in the seat, and the balloon is caused to ascend within the tower by the cable driving system. The balloon assembly can also be used to generate revenue and display one or more advertisements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: AEROGROUPE S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Matthieu Gobbi, Jerome Giacomoni
  • Publication number: 20080067286
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aircraft engine mounting device attachment arrangement (23) comprising a fitting (24) perforated with two orifices (102a, 102b), and two ball joints (25a, 25b) respectively housed in said orifices. The arrangement also comprises two anti-rotation systems (122a, 122b) used to lock the ball joints in their orifices, the system (122a) comprising a main plate (124a) traversed by an external ring (108a) of the ball joint (25a) and comprising tappets (132) cooperating with notches (120) provided on the ring (108a), the system (122b) comprising a main plate (124b) traversed by a main plate (108b) of the ball joint (25b) and comprising tappets (132) cooperating with notches (120) provided on the ring (108b). In addition, the plates (124a, 124b) are connected rigidly to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Airbus France
    Inventors: Antoine COUSIN, Jerome Cassagne
  • Publication number: 20080067287
    Abstract: Propulsion system with integrated pylon Propulsion system comprising a bypass turbojet and a nacelle (10) a downstream cylindrical part (20) of which is rigid and is attached at its upstream end to an intermediate case of the engine, this downstream cylindrical part (20) also comprising a longitudinal beam (26) for attaching rods (28) for securing the engine to part (22) of an airplane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: SNECMA
    Inventors: Thibaud Jean-Baptiste GUIBERT, Guillaume LEFORT, Marc Patrick TESNIERE
  • Publication number: 20080067288
    Abstract: The invention relates to a window replacement for filling a window frame in an aircraft, in particular a passenger aircraft, the window replacement being fixable by means of a retainer in the window frame in place of the window assembly when the window assembly is removed. According to the invention, the window replacement comprises a panel-shaped element with at least a single curvature, the panel-shaped element, being made of a synthetic material. In one configurational variant, the window replacement according to the invention is formed by a monolithic panel-shaped element. In a second configurational variant, the panel-shaped element of the window replacement is formed by a sandwich panel. Both embodiments allow a weight reduction in comparison with a window replacement of a metallic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Ulrich Eberth, Mario Koeber
  • Publication number: 20080067289
    Abstract: A splice plate for stringers designed to connect two adjacent stringers at least three independent pieces, a connection rod being designed to be fixed by two opposite extremities to two adjacent stringers, and at least two connecting plates, each connecting plate being designed to be fixedly joined to a first extremity of one of the two stringers, and by a second extremity of a cross bar disposed between the two stringers. The disclosed embodiment also relate to a device for orbital fixation including at least one stringer splice plate splice bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: AIRBUS FRANCE
    Inventor: Cedric Meyer
  • Publication number: 20080067290
    Abstract: An airborne tracking system including a radiation emitter, a radiation receiver and a signal processor. The radiation emitter is adapted to direct radiation to a positioning area a defined distance from the radiation emitter, the radiation carrying a modulated location signal containing information corresponding to positions within the positioning area. The radiation receiver is adapted to receive at least a portion of the emitted radiation carrying the modulated signal and output a signal to the signal processor indicative of the modulation of the location signal of the received radiation. Signal processor is adapted to process the outputted signal and identify a position within the positioning area indicative of the location in the positioning area of the received radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph Mickley, Raymond Stitt, Frank Saggio, Jane Pavlich, Gregory Wassick
  • Publication number: 20080067291
    Abstract: A kite control system including an aerodynamic wing with a leading edge and first and second opposing wingtips, a control device, a first steering line secured to the first wingtip and the control device, a second steering line secured to the second wingtip and the control device, and a trim line secured to the leading edge substantially between the opposing wingtips, wherein the trim line has a user adjustable length device that allows the user to adjust and mechanically fix the length of the trim line while the aerodynamic wing is in flight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Tony Logosz, John Doyle
  • Publication number: 20080067292
    Abstract: In order to reduce the surface of a support mast (2) of an aircraft engine in contact with the hot exhaust gases (18) of said engine, a vortex-generating device (24) is positioned on the surface of the mast (2), near the hot region (22). Thus, the vortex generated in the flow of cold gases (16) crosses the hot air and modifies its path, thus preventing it from reaching zones (22) of the mast that are not predefined. This system makes it possible to adapt to the operating conditions of an already-built aircraft, without any notable increased weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Airbus France
    Inventors: Cyril Bonnaud, Arnaud Hormiere
  • Publication number: 20080067293
    Abstract: In a railroad crossing warning system having an electronic transmitter located on a first side of a road crossing connected across both railway rails, a first electronic receiver on the first side of the road crossing connected across both railway rails, a second electronic receiver on the second side of the road crossing connected across both railway rails, a method for determining direction a vehicle is traveling, the method including monitoring a voltage profile from at least one of the first receiver and the second receiver, as a vehicle moves along the railway rails towards the road crossing, and determining a direction the vehicle is moving based on the voltage profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Fries
  • Publication number: 20080067294
    Abstract: A cable bushing assembly and panel mount is disclosed comprising a bushing opening in the panel having a first area with a first width and a first length, and a second area with a second width and a second length wherein the first width is greater than the second width. The second area has opposed side edges providing fastening edges. A cable sleeve fitting is provided for mounting in the cable opening of a cable carried by the sleeve fitting. The sleeve fitting includes a flange cover through which the cable is routed and which generally overlays the cable bushing opening. A fastening part is carried by the sleeve fitting having a width generally equal to, or less than, the first width of the first area and generally greater than the second width of the second area of the cable bushing opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Uwe Heller, Werner Lang, Manfred Herrler
  • Publication number: 20080067296
    Abstract: A display system for death care merchandise. A display unit includes a vertical center post and a plurality of wall panels which are attachable to the center post at right angles to each other. Another display unit includes a freestanding, two-sided, portable display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Paul SEYLER
  • Publication number: 20080067297
    Abstract: A sliding mechanism and a display device using the same are provided. The display device is supported by a supporting structure. The sliding mechanism comprises a sliding track, a slider, an elastic element and a fixing prop. The sliding track is disposed on the display device. The slider is movably disposed on the sliding track. The elastic element has a winding portion disposed at one end of the sliding track and an extended end connected to the slider and simultaneously movable with the slider. The fixing prop is disposed on the slider for connecting the slider with the supporting structure. When the slider slides along the sliding track, the display device moves relative to the supporting structure for adjusting the height of the display device accordingly. The elastic element provides the slider with a constant force whose direction is opposite to that of the gravity of the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: BENQ CORPORATION
    Inventor: Wan-Hao Qi
  • Publication number: 20080067298
    Abstract: A video monitor mount includes a first piece adapted to be fastened to a wall and a second piece adapted to be fastened to a video monitor. The first piece includes a bubble level and a first mating component and the second piece includes a second mating component. The first piece or the second piece comprises an extension arm having a rotation joint that comprises a brass bushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Rob Mossman, Andy Davis
  • Publication number: 20080067299
    Abstract: A bendable mailbox or sign post comprises a foundation defined at one of a dirt, a concrete, and an asphalt surface. A top assembly releasably couples with the foundation and has a plate and a stub extending upward from the plate. The elongated post extends vertically from a bottom end connected with the top assembly. A resilient interconnection is provided between the post and the top assembly, whereby the post pivots about the bottom end and deflects from its vertical orientation when a lateral force is applied to the post and the post returns to the vertical orientation when no lateral force is applied. A frangible interconnection may be provided between the resilient interconnection member and one of the post and the stub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Flexpost, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Ebel, Brian Kronenmeyer
  • Publication number: 20080067300
    Abstract: A folding support settable between an extended position and a received position is disclosed to include a rack for holding thereon a table machine, a pair of first legs and a pair of second legs respectively pivoted to the rack for supporting the rack above the floor, two first links respectively pivoted to the rack, and two second links respectively pivoted to the second legs and the first links. The first links and the second links are moved with the second legs toward the first legs when receiving the folding support, and at the same time the first links are stopped against the first legs, assuring safety of the receiving action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: DURQ MACHINERY CORP.
    Inventors: Chia-Sheng Liu, Chen-Yuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20080067301
    Abstract: A pedestal formed with a foldable pattern provided on a sheet material is mountable to either the base portion or at a raised position of the front panel of a display stand to provide a horizontal platform for supporting a merchandise case placed on the stand. It also increases the stability of the stand against tipping under the weight exerted on its front panel by the merchandise case with merchandise located therein. The pedestal is provided with mounting tabs which are engageable with mounting slot openings in the front panel of the stand and it may either be detachably or permanently mounted to the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Geoffrey Alan Moss, David Brian Minister
  • Publication number: 20080067302
    Abstract: A tray support arm assembly provides for the positioning of a tray and an attached movable arm in a substantially horizontal orientation with respect to the console portion of a machine for use and a substantially vertical orientation with respect to the console portion of a machine for storage. The tray support arm assembly includes a lockable tray rotation joint, a lockable wrist joint, a lower arm assembly, a lockable elbow joint, an upper assembly and a lockable shoulder joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Argelio Olivera, David Weston, Andrew M. Hahn
  • Publication number: 20080067303
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a bracket used to fix doors to cabinet pull-out baskets, which consists in a rectangular plate provided with three pairs of overlapped holes and slots, of which the central pair is used to fix the plate to the basket and the two lateral pairs can be selectively used to insert the screws used to fix the door to the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Rossano Compagnucci
  • Publication number: 20080067304
    Abstract: Components for constructing and installing an awning and light support system to provide sun and weather protection to a window or door of a structure are disclosed. Included are a pair of uniquely-constructed bracket members having an L-shaped configuration used to removably secure horizontally-disposed supports and awning spars to provide a frame to support the awning material or skin. Also disclosed is an awning support structure comprising a support channel that extends along the top of an awning and supports a corresponding member attached to an awning frame. In some instances, the awning may be further supported by awning projection props secured between the awning frame and the building at a lower portion of the awning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Barnes
  • Publication number: 20080067305
    Abstract: A video monitor mount includes a first piece adapted to be fastened to a wall and a second piece adapted to be fastened to a video monitor. The first piece includes a bubble level and a first mating component and the second piece includes a second mating component. The first piece or the second piece comprises an extension arm having a rotation joint that comprises a brass bushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Rob Mossman, Andy Davis
  • Publication number: 20080067306
    Abstract: An item holder mountable by suction on a mounting surface including a deformable body. The body includes an outer surface and an inner surface having a concave portion. The body further includes a periphery extending around the body and surrounding the outer and inner surfaces. The body also includes a hole extending through the body between the outer and inner surfaces for holding an item. The body is deformable from an undeformed shape to an actuated shape to mount the holder on the mounting surface by positioning the inner surface adjacent the mounting surface when the body is in its undeformed shape thereby forming a cavity between the body and the mounting surface and deforming the body to its actuated shape thereby sealing the body against the mounting surface and forcing fluid from the cavity to create a suction between the body and the mounting surface thereby securing them together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: DOUGLAS SHEFFIELD, Tamara Sheffield
  • Publication number: 20080067307
    Abstract: A display includes a hook, a frame, and a display body. The hook is disposed on the frame or the display body. The frame includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and side portions connecting the top portion and the bottom portion. The top portion includes a horizontal surface. The display body is rotatably connected to the side portions. A storage space is formed between the display body, the side portions, and the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicants: QISDA CORPORATION, BENQ CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu Ming Sheu, Chien Jui Wang, Chia Chuan Lin
  • Publication number: 20080067308
    Abstract: The present invention is a trench kicker for use in a concrete form system. A trench kicker is configured to provide lateral support to concrete form panels on horizontal surfaces as well as along embankments or trench walls. Features of the embodiments of trench kickers disclosed herein include horizontal and/or vertical adjustment of the form panel height and/or angle of the form panel relative to vertical. Another feature is selective tension adjustment along a horizontal support member. The trench kickers are configured to receive one or more stakes for secure placement into ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Kurtis Jones, Derrel Spencer
  • Publication number: 20080067309
    Abstract: A wall mounting bracket installed includes a body and a slidable wing that slides along the body and mates with the discrete attachment positions along the body. In preferred embodiments the body can have a substantially rectangular perimeter and a substantially rectangular opening or a substantially ovoid perimeter and a substantially ovoid opening. It is also contemplated that the body can a perimeter that is of a different shape than the opening or multiple of openings within one perimeter. The opening area preferably have an area of at least 20 in2 and the body has a perimeter-opening distance of less than 1 inch and at least one entry position with markings. Furthermore, the mating portion-opening distance of bracket is less than 0.9 in. Preferred embodiment includes a commercial product comprising the bracket with a body, the slidable wing in which the wing can be pre-attached to the body or not.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Serge Taba, Ray Call