Patents Issued in June 12, 2008
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Publication number: 20080136202Abstract: A scoop includes an elongate side wall, a base, and a handle. The side wall extends generally along a longitudinal axis, and has a digging portion and a supporting portion that both extend circumferentially about the longitudinal axis such that the digging portion is circumferentially flatter than the supporting portion. The base extends between the digging portion and the supporting portion one outer end such that the base and the side wall at least partially define a receptacle having an access opening disposed at a second outer end. At least one of the digging portion and the supporting portion flares radially outwardly in a direction from the base toward the second outer end. The handle has a proximal end projecting outwardly from the supporting portion and an opposing distal end. The handle flares radially outward from the supporting portion in a direction from the proximal end toward the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Robert G. McRorie, Jacob Connelly
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Publication number: 20080136203Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating handling pipe, the apparatus comprising a body (2) defining an open throat (11), and at least one jaw (12, 13) having a concave side for engaging a pipe the concave side having two opposed ends characterised in that said at least one jaw (12, 13) further comprises a jaw portion (14a, 15a) extending behind said concave side, said jaw portion hingedly mounted (16, 17) to said body (2) between said two opposed ends about which said at least one jaw (12, 13) is rotatable with respect to the body (2) to engage a pipe. A method for facilitating handling pipe, the apparatus of the invention, the method comprising the steps of lowering the throat of the apparatus over a pipe, the at least one jaw rotating to engage the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2004Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicants: VARCO I/P, INC.Inventors: Anton Krijnen, Neils DeKeijzer, Rene Mulder, Joe Berry
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Publication number: 20080136204Abstract: An energy-absorbing deformable structure to attach a child seat to a mounting portion of a vehicle is provided. The energy-absorbing deformable structure comprises a loop of metal rod including a base end configured to be coupled to the mounting portion of the vehicle, a distal end configured to be coupled to a child safety seat, and a plurality of sinuous deformable portions positioned intermediate to the base end and the distal end, wherein each of the sinuous deformable portions includes an inwardly extending portion that extends inward from a perimeter of the deformable structure to a substantially central interior region of the deformable structure; wherein the sinuous deformable portions of the deformable structure are configured to be deformed when the base end and distal end are pulled in tension, thereby absorbing energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Reddy Malapati, Chris O'Connor, Rodney Simon, Pardeep Kumar
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Publication number: 20080136205Abstract: A net pet barrier designed for installation behind the front or rear seat in a vehicle to keep pets off vehicle seats and in the back of the vehicle. Netting formed of micro-mesh material is attached to a pop-up wire frame which keeps the net from sagging and facilitates installation and removal. Adjustable side expansion panels allow installation of the barrier in vehicles of various sizes and configurations, from sedans to full-size SUVs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Patrick Hoffman, David King, Thomas B. Murphy
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Publication number: 20080136206Abstract: A sliding cargo carrier for use in motor vehicles has a slideable frame assembly and deck for supporting cargo. The deck is supported on an upper frame which is slideably mounted on a base frame attached to the vehicle. The deck is extendable and retractable within the vehicle to allow easy access to cargo stored thereon. The slideable frame assembly can be readily removed and reinstalled in the vehicle. Additional storage assemblies selectively positioned on the slideable frame assembly increase the storage potential of the sliding cargo carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Richard L. McKelvey
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Publication number: 20080136207Abstract: A vehicle with a cabin comprising: a vehicle body supported by a plurality of wheels; a cabin bracket supported by the vehicle body; and an elastic member disposed between the cabin bracket and the cabin, wherein the cabin bracket comprises: a fixed member fixed to the vehicle body, a higher rigidity portion extended to the outward side of the body from the fixed member, and a lower rigidity portion that is extended to the outward side from the end portion of the outward side of the higher rigidity portion, and that is lower in rigidity in the vertical direction than the higher rigidity portion; and a vibration suppressing weight disposed at the end portion in the outward direction of the cabin bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Kenichi Aoyama, Makoto Shinohara
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Publication number: 20080136208Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, and apparatus includes: a non-collapsible single unit stair including: a pair of opposing side rails supporting at least a top step and a bottom step; and a rotator unit including a lower portion secured to a substantially horizontal surface, and an upper portion mounting the non-collapsible single unit stair, wherein the lower portion and the upper portion are rotatable with respect to one another about an axis oriented substantially perpendicular to the substantially horizontal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: John Kuznarik, Evelio Acosta, Roberto Diaz
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Publication number: 20080136209Abstract: The present invention provides a system for mounting a windshield onto small vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles or other similar vehicles. The mounting system generally comprises a pair of receiving elements, each of them being adapted to be mounted to the vehicle and comprising a receiving cavity. The mounting system also comprises a windshield support frame which is adapted to support a windshield panel and which also comprises a pair of mounting elements or protuberances receivable in the receiving cavities of the receiving elements. Once the mounting elements are received in the receiving cavities, the frame is fixedly retained on the receiving elements by a pair of locking means. By a simple actuation of the locking means, the windshield panel and its support frame can easily be installed or removed from the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Vincent Morin
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Publication number: 20080136210Abstract: A filler neck housing assembly is disclosed that includes a reinforcement bracket having a ring-shaped portion and a reinforcement flange. The reinforcement bracket is assembled to a housing panel that defines a recessed area inside a body outer panel. The reinforcement bracket includes door stop flanges and hinge attachment flanges to which a fuel door is attached by a hinge and hinge bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Jason Scott, Michael Freeman
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Publication number: 20080136211Abstract: A roll -out cover system for a container having an open top is provided that includes a cover (26), a pair of pivot arms, a gearbox (46), a motor (48), a drive mechanism, and a controller. The cover has a leading end and a trailing end. The pivot arms are positioned on respective sidewalls of the container. Each pivot arm has a free end connected to a leading end of the cover, and a pivot end. The pivot arms are pivotable between a first position wherein the cover is retracted from the open top, and a second position wherein the cover is extended substantially over the open top. The gearbox has an input shaft and an output shaft connected to the pivot arms. The controller selectively controls the motor and coupled gearbox to operate the drive mechanism and connected pivot arms between the first position wherein the cover is retracted, and the second position wherein the cover is extended substantially over the open top.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2004Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: PATRIOT LIFT CO., LLCInventors: Celio Gomes, David F. Rivers
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Publication number: 20080136212Abstract: A pivotal base is adapted for detachably connecting a canopy frame to a stroller. The pivotal base comprises a connector, a first pivotal connector and a second pivotal connector. Wherein the connector of the pivotal base has a plug for connecting with the stroller, and a snap wall formed with a toothed inner surface; the first pivotal connector has a first connecting portion for connecting with a canopy brace, and a toothed portion pivotally inserted and snapped by the toothed inner surface in a plurality of fixed angle positions; and the second pivotal connector has a second connecting portion for connecting with another canopy brace, and a toothed portion pivotally inserted and snapped by the toothed inner surface in a plurality of fixed angle positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Link Treasure LimitedInventor: Cheng-Fan YANG
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Publication number: 20080136213Abstract: A tarpaulin structure for covering a cargo space and used in combination with a support and retraction system includes a body and an openable sleeve for a plurality of the cross supports of the system. Connectors hold the sleeves closed about the cross supports. The tarpaulin system may be installed onto and removed from the cross supports of a tarpaulin support and retraction system without requiring the user to disconnect the cross supports from the drive cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: David F. Limbacher
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Publication number: 20080136214Abstract: An apparatus for use in a motor vehicle having a roof system, the motor vehicle further having a body with a passenger compartment and a trunk space, the apparatus comprising a roof system comprising any one of a rigid panel hardtop, a retractable hardtop moveable from an extended position disposed above the passenger compartment to a retracted position, or a soft convertible top movable from an extended position disposed above the passenger compartment to a retracted position, wherein any one of the rigid panel hardtop, retractable hardtop or convertible soft top includes an attachment bracket. A transverse support beam having a first end and a second end is included, the support beam carrying any one of the rigid panel top, the retractable hardtop or the soft convertible top, wherein the first end and said second end include universal adapter brackets. The universal adapter brackets are connected to the attachment brackets and to the vehicle body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2003Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: COLLINS & AIKMAN PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: Albert W. Harrison III, John Thomas
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Publication number: 20080136215Abstract: In various embodiments of the present disclosure, a cargo bed pivoting panel assembly is provided. The assembly includes a panel having a pair of studs extending from corresponding opposing ends of the panel adjacent a bottom of the panel. The assembly additionally includes a main body having a first deck portion and a pair of opposing sidewalls extending substantially perpendicular from the first deck portion. Each sidewall includes an elongated receptacle for receiving, and slideably and pivotally retaining, a respective one of the studs. Accordingly, the panel can be moved between a stowed position and a deployed position by sliding the studs between first ends of the elongated receptacles and second ends of the elongated receptacles while simultaneously rotating the panel about a centerline of studs.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Steven W. Houston
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Publication number: 20080136216Abstract: A vehicle door pillar decorative panel is primarily composed of a base board having a recession in which a panel is adhered. A protruding block is fastened to the panel to form a decorative panel. And, by way of various surface treatments, the decorative panel may have a frosted or mirror surface to accomplish a high quality visual effect. Besides, by way of the design of the protrusions, the decorative panel may further provide a three-dimensional feeling, which is extremely applicable to the vehicle door pillar for decoration purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Wei-Cheng Teng
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Publication number: 20080136217Abstract: A heat-insulating underbody structure comprises a heat shield (2) mounted on the vehicle underbody (1) at a distance. The space thereby defined is in principle open in order to generate a heat-insulating air layer between the heat shield and the vehicle underbody. The underbody structure is characterized in that it is provided with flow-impeding means (4, 5, 6, 7) which prevent the air from circulating between the heat shield (2) and the vehicle underbody (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2005Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Hermann De Ciutiis
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Publication number: 20080136218Abstract: The present invention provides a supporting structure of a roof corner for a large vehicle in which the roof corner includes a roof structure and a side structure connected to the roof structure, the supporting structure comprising a reinforcing member coupled to the roof structure and the side structure for supporting the roof corner and minimizing deformation of the roof corner in the event of vehicle overturn.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Seung Young Park
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Publication number: 20080136219Abstract: A water channel for a window panel in a sunroof includes a secondary seal that is used to capture fluid that bypasses a primary seal. The secondary seal is over-molded onto the water channel and serves to direct bypassing fluid into the water channel. The secondary seal is made from a pliant material and is in an upright position when the window panel is closed to direct fluid into the water channel. The secondary seal moves to a collapsed position when the window panel is moved into an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Larry Berryhill, Adam Kyle Cramton, Anil Kumar
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Publication number: 20080136220Abstract: Disclosed is a cushion table structure of a passenger seat for a vehicle, which includes a seat back and a seat cushion, the structure comprising: (a) a division rotating part which is a divided portion of the seat cushion and has a rotatable structure; (b) a fixed type table and a sliding type table which are coupled to a bottom surface of the division rotating part; and (c) a tray which is disposed in an empty space which is generated when the division rotating part rotates in a forward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Daewon San Up Co., Ltd.Inventors: Woo Chul Park, Tae Soo Kim
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Publication number: 20080136221Abstract: The present invention discloses an air supply mechanism for a vehicle seat (12), and a method for the operation thereof. The air supply mechanism comprises a control device (24), for driving a fan (38) and a heating element (39) connected downstream of the fan (38). When the air supply mechanism is switched on, the control device (24) switches on a heating element (39) and at the same time carries out a starting control of a fan (38) in such a manner that the fan (38) starts and is operated at minimum blower speed for a predetermined period of time before the blower speed is raised to a predetermined working point and subsequently the blower speed is regulated as a function of the driving speed. In this manner, a seat occupant does not experience an initial sensation of draft due to a powerful discharge of relatively cold air but rather experiences a pleasant warmth even directly after the mechanism is switched on.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2005Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: DAIMLERCHRYSLELR AGInventors: Dietmar Hartmann, Karl Pfahler, Lothar Renner
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Publication number: 20080136222Abstract: A bicycle seat includes a seat base and a bladder assembly mounted to the seat base. The bladder assembly includes an inner bladder surrounded by an outer bladder and at least partially ringed by a ring bladder. Each bladder can be filled to a desired pressure for any type of rider or riding mode. Accordingly, the bicycle seat offers improved cushioning and stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Robert J. Donaghey
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Publication number: 20080136223Abstract: An energy-absorbing deformable structure to attach a child safety seat to a mounting portion of a vehicle comprises a bracket. The bracket includes a base configured to be coupled to the mounting portion of the vehicle, a metal strap positioned in the base such that a first end of the metal strap is configured to be free and coupled to the child safety seat, a second end of the metal strap is separably attached to the base, and a body of the metal strap is bent between the first end and the second end. When the metal strap is pulled in tension, the metal strap tears from the base, thereby absorbing energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Mark Murphy, Reddy Malapati
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Publication number: 20080136224Abstract: An attachment assembly for securing a child safety seat to a mounting portion of a vehicle is provided. The attachment assembly may include a guide having a channel, and a metal strap positioned in the channel of the guide in a retracted configuration such that a free end of the metal strap is adjacent to a front face of the guide, a fixed end of the metal strap is secured to a side of the channel, and a body of the strap is bent along a radius so as to double back between the free end and the fixed end. When pulled in tension, the metal strap is configured to transition from the retracted configuration to an extended configuration, and the guide is configured to constrain the strap during this transition so that the strap rolls along the radius within the guide, thereby absorbing energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Reddy Malapati, Chris O'Connor, Rodney Simon, Pardeep Kumar
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Publication number: 20080136225Abstract: A child safety seat tether anchor for securing a child safety seat to a mounting portion of a vehicle is provided. The child safety seat tether anchor may comprise a metal strip configured to be coupled with the child safety seat, an engagement structure having a surface where the engagement structure is configured to be fixed to the mounting portion of the vehicle, and a plurality of pins extending from the surface of the engagement structure and positioned along a length of the metal strip. The metal strip is bent by the plurality of pins along a length of the metal strip. When pulled in tension, the metal strip is configured to slide while bending around the pins between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration, thereby absorbing energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Mark Murphy, Reddy Malapati
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Publication number: 20080136226Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for sensing when a person is disposed on or arises from a support that flexes or sags when a person is disposed thereon. Such supports include beds, supports for a mattress or a seat, such as a sling-type seat found on wheelchairs. In one embodiment, an assembly is positioned beneath the support and includes a sensor. The sensor indicates when tension on the assembly exceeds a certain amount which is indicative of sagging of the support. The assembly may be adjustable in length to maintain proper tension in the absence of sag. The sensor may be a switch that includes a plunger which operates against the bias of a biasing member which either completes or interrupts an electrical circuit in response to tension placed on the assembly due to sagging of the support. In another embodiment, the assembly may be at least partially elastic. In yet another embodiment, a strain gauge may be employed to detect stretching of the assembly due to sagging of the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: AliMed, Inc.Inventors: Julian H. Cherubini, Jesse Drake
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Publication number: 20080136227Abstract: A seat assembly includes a frame, a cushion and a sensor assembly. The cushion is positioned on the frame and includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The sensor assembly includes a capacitive sensing element and is positioned on one but not both of the top surface and bottom surface of the cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lim, Sywong Ngin, Charles Mitchell, Patrick C. Howard, Pete D. Jordan
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Publication number: 20080136228Abstract: The invention relates to a remote mechanism and systems including a remote mechanism for securing a chair to a game machine and for effecting release of the chair from the game machine. The present mechanisms and systems are adapted to be used in conjunction with conventional and novel quick release bracket apparatus and provide remote locking and unlocking mechanisms therefor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: TOP LINE SEATING INC.Inventor: Norman Friedrich
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Publication number: 20080136229Abstract: A child motion device has a frame assembly and a seat supported by the frame assembly and capable of movement with a child occupying the seat. A housing is provided on a part of the frame assembly. A receptacle is provided in the housing and is positioned spaced from and faces away from the seat. A storage tray is located in the compartment and defines a storage space on the tray. The tray is movable between an opened position with the storage space and the tray extending outside the housing away from the seat and a closed position with the tray and storage space within the receptacle in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Nick Efthemios Papageorge, William B. Bellows, Joshua E. Clapper
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Publication number: 20080136230Abstract: A personalised reading light (11) for aircraft passenger seats (3) is disclosed. The reading light forms part of a personalised visual display monitor assembly (5) that is mounted to aback (7) of a passenger seat. The reading light is mounted to direct light rearwardly into a space immediately in front of a passenger facing the seat back. In one embodiment the assembly is adjustable in relation to the seat back and the reading light is adjustable in relation to other components of the assembly. Consequently, the direction of the light can be varied considerably.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2005Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: SINGAPORE AIRLINES LIMITEDInventor: Sieak Chern Ling
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Publication number: 20080136231Abstract: Disclosed is both an apparatus and method for thermally conditioning a body in an infant or child car seat. The apparatus includes an envelope containing a phase change material and an insert compartment residing within the car seat adapted to receive the envelope wherein the envelope resides within the insert. The method providing an envelope containing a phase change material and inserting the envelope into a compartment residing within the car seat adapted to receive the envelope for conditioning the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Brian Doherty
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Publication number: 20080136232Abstract: A car seat includes a vertically adjustable head rest and harness support apparatus that will properly locate the position of the harness relative to the child in response to the positioning of the head rest. The head rest is movable along a curved track to provide horizontal clearance with respect to the vehicle head rest when in a fully raised position. The harness belt is trapped in a length adjustment lock and follows a path that extends around a fixed guide bar at the top of the car seat frame then downwardly through a guide member that directs the belt through an opening in the seat back for engagement with the child. The guide member is supported on a harness control tube that engages a rack device to fix the position of the harness control tube when the position of the head rest is selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: James M. F. Hutchinson, Robet E. Haut
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Publication number: 20080136233Abstract: The present invention features an infant car seat caddy, which is configured in the fully extended or raised position. The present invention comprises a first support assembly and a second support assembly, which are joined by a series of braces pivotally attached thereto. The first and second support assemblies which are attached together by the braces can be raised into an extended position and lowered into a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: James E. Randle, Charnelsa Walters
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Publication number: 20080136234Abstract: A car seat includes a seat member on which the child is transported and a separable base member that is mounted to the vehicle seat via the vehicle seat belt which is passed through side openings in the base member and trapped in a belt latch apparatus to secure the base member to the vehicle seat. The seat member is mounted on the base member in either a forward-facing orientation or a rear-facing orientation. The base member includes a pair of upper and lower recline slots that receive latch pins securing the seat member to the base member. A recline apparatus carried by the seat member engages a central control rack on the base member to lock the seat member in a selected recline position. In the rear-facing position, the seat member is positionable in different orientations to compensate for the angle at which the vehicle seat is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: James M. F. Hutchinson, Robert E. Haut, Ryan N. Miller
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Publication number: 20080136235Abstract: A child's vehicular transportation add-on, adjustable harness restraint system, front and/or rear facing modes, consisting of flexible materials and hardware components as means for safely securing the child in the vehicle directly to the latches or seat/seat back frames or head rest/head rest posts including flexible materials to support the head, buttocks and legs in the rear facing mode and auxiliary tethers for attaching the system regardless of the number or location of the latch or latches or other fastening locations providing a weight/force reduction safety benefit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Mary L. Aaron
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Publication number: 20080136236Abstract: A child device capable of implementing a plurality of device functions includes a plurality of operational components, each operational component being configured to implement at least one of the plurality of device functions. The child device further includes a control circuit coupled to the plurality of operational components to direct operation of each operational component, and a memory in communication with the control circuit. The memory is configured to store data indicative of an operational mode, the data specifying a plurality of operational settings for the plurality of operational components, respectively. The child device still further includes a user interface coupled to the control circuit and configured to detect an operator interaction resulting in selection of the operational mode. The control circuit directs the plurality of operational components in accordance with the plurality of operational settings in response to the selection of the operational mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Brian Kincaid, Matthew J. Ransil, William B. Bellows, James E. Godiska, Joshua E. Clapper
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Publication number: 20080136237Abstract: This seat of a vehicle is provided with: a center supporting block having a first supporting surface for supporting an occupant; side supporting blocks that are arranged at both sides in the width of the center supporting block, and having a second supporting surface that more protrude than the first supporting surface of the center supporting block; movable supporting blocks each arranged between the center supporting block and the side supporting blocks, and each having a third supporting surface which is flush with the first supporting surface while in an initial state; joining portions each joining between the side supporting blocks and the movable supporting block; and expanding devices that are arranged at a back side of the side supporting blocks, expand the side supporting blocks, and incline the movable supporting blocks with respect to the first supporting surface of the center supporting block.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Tetsuya Kayumi, Sadahiro Yokoyama, Kaneaki Hashimoto
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Publication number: 20080136238Abstract: A chair comprises a seat portion for enabling a user to sit on the chair and support means for supporting the seat portion. The seat portion is movable between a plurality of different height positions on the support means, and includes locking means adapted for engagement with and disengagement from the support means at each height position, by rocking the seat portion relative to the support means, wherein the seat portion is locked relative to the support means when the locking means is in the engaged position and free to move relative to the support means between different height positions when the locking means is disengaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2005Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Anthony Hill Designs LimitedInventors: Anthony Edwin Hill, Kenneth Paul Poberezny, Bruce Renfrew
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Publication number: 20080136239Abstract: A synchronizing mechanism for a correlated seat/backrest movement of an office chair has a base carrier, which can be placed on a chair column, a seat carrier and a backrest carrier. In order to provide a synchronizing mechanism in which there is no need to adjust a spring force in order to change the “pivoting resistance” of the backrest, the backrest carrier, which can be pivoted about a transverse spindle, is connected on the one hand to the base carrier, via a first link, and on the other hand to the seat carrier, via a second link, such that a pivoting movement of the backrest in the rearward direction induces a raising movement of the rear region of the seat carrier, and that the seat carrier is connected to the base carrier such that a raising movement of the forward region of the seat carrier takes place at the same time. A basic idea of the invention is that the user of the office chair “raises” itself upwards by subjecting the backrest itself to loading.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Bock 1 GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Hermann Bock
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Publication number: 20080136240Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat part, a backrest, and at least one shell structure comprising a plastic material and having foam padding on a side on which an occupant sits. The at least one shell structure is arranged on frame parts provided on at least one of the seat part and the backrest, the frame parts comprising a metal material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Ian Matthews, Hugues Gall, Oliver Klukowski, Richard Boudinot, Jean-Baptiste Trolle, Nick Xiromeritis, David Cooke, Wolfgang Pellenz, Robin Ndagijimana
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Publication number: 20080136241Abstract: A fitting (10) for a vehicle seat, more particularly for a motor vehicle seat, comprises a first fitting part (11), a second fitting part (12) that is in geared connection with the first fitting part (11), a driver (21) and wedge segments (27a, 27b), which at least partly define a cam that is rotatably mounted on the first fitting part (11) for driving a rolling movement of the first fitting part (11) and the second fitting part (12) against one another, and with a first sliding bearing (28) or rolling bearing, by way of which the wedge segments (27a, 27b) are mounted on the second fitting part (12) with a small amount of friction, at least a first (27a) of the two wedge segments (27a, 27b) being mounted on the first fitting part (11) with a small amount of friction by way of a second sliding bearing (41) or rolling bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: KEIPER GmbH Co. KGInventors: Jurgen Stemmer, Rainer Messerschmidt, Tobias Ewald, Grit Scholz, Andreas Norbisrath, Artur Komainda, Holger Finner, Ulrich Lehmann
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Publication number: 20080136242Abstract: The invention relates to a fitting (10) for a vehicle seat, more particularly for a motor vehicle seat, comprising a first fitting part (11), a second fitting part (12) that is in geared connection with the first fitting part (11), an eccentric (27a, 27b; 127; 327) that is rotatably mounted on the fitting parts (11, 12), for driving a rolling movement of the first fitting part (11) and the second fitting part (12), a driver (21) for driving the eccentric (27a, 27b; 127; 327) and a brake for locking the fitting (10) against torque introduced at the output side in the rest state, with at least one wrap-spring brake (44) being provided as the brake, and the brake being acted upon by the driver (21) and the eccentric (27a, 27b; 127; 327).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: KEIPER GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jurgen Stemmer, Rainer Messerschmidt, Tobias Ewald, Grit Scholz, Andreas Norbisrath, Artur Komainda, Holger Finner, Ulrich Lehmann
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Publication number: 20080136243Abstract: A structure for movement of a rear catch of a double folding seat for a vehicle. The seat includes a seat frame with a front mounting structure which is fixed by a hinge coupling part including a front catch; and a rear mounting structure, including a striker and a rear catch that is attachable to and detachable from the striker. The rear catch is movable in a lateral direction of the vehicle along connecting bars. A cable has a first end connected to the rear catch, and a second end attached to a leg frame that rotates during folding of the seat. A moving operation part connects the leg frame to the connecting bars. During folding of the seat, the cable pulls the rear catch inward and away from the door frame, providing more space for loading and unloading of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Chae Hoon Ma, Chan Ho Jeong
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Publication number: 20080136244Abstract: A quick release armrest assembly includes at least one holder, an armrest and at least one resilient sheet. Each one of the at least one holder is bent and has a through hole. The armrest is connected to the at least one holder and has at least one end. The at least one end is mounted respectively in the at least one holder and each one of the at least one end has a mounting hole. The mounting hole corresponds to the through hole of the corresponding holder. The at least one resilient sheet is mounted respectively in the at least one end of the armrest and has two ends and a positioning protrusion. The positioning protruision is mounted on one of the ends of the resilient sheet and extends selectively through the mounting hole of the corresponding end of the armrest and the through hole of the corresponding holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Ming-Chuan Cheng
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Publication number: 20080136245Abstract: A chair includes a body portion and a leg support portion coupled to the body portion by a removable and adjustable joint that includes first and second halves respectively attached to the leg support portion and the body portion in a removable manner. The first half is rotatable with respect to the second half between first and second positions whereby the leg support portion is movable with respect to the body portion between a regular position and a special support position. Thus, the leg support portion may assume stable physical engagement with an irregular fixture surface and can also be raised for supporting legs of a sitter on a raised position. Further, in case the chair body is adjustable, which changes the relative position between the leg support portion and the chair body portion, the adjustability of the joint allows the leg support portion to regain stable engagement with the fixture surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Benjamin P. Reese
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Publication number: 20080136246Abstract: A safety harness is provided for use on ski/chair-lifts for restraining a smaller rider. The safety harness comprises a body section having a rear panel, first and second girth panels, and first and second shoulder panels, the panels being configured generally in the form of a vest. The safety harness further comprises at least one strap for positioning and tightening the body section on the smaller rider. The rear panel is provided with a retaining loop, the retaining loop being sized to permit an adjacently positioned adult rider to place an arm therethrough, so as to restrain the smaller rider.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Robert Salter
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Publication number: 20080136247Abstract: A shield assembly for dressing a tire mounted on a wheel rim includes a disc member and at least one holding device, the disc member being dimensioned to overlie, and thereby protect, at least the rim of the wheel during application of a tire dressing material. The holding device is of adjustable length, and may include other variable features so as to enable use with virtually any common style and size of motor vehicle wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: David J. Janty
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Publication number: 20080136248Abstract: A spoked wheel for a bicycle is described herein, comprising a hub, a rim and a plurality of spokes that connect the hub to the rim. The spokes comprise a first set of spokes arranged on one side of the wheel, made up of spokes connected to a first portion of the hub, and a second set of spokes arranged on the other side of the wheel, made up of spokes connected to a second portion of the hub. The second hub portion is set at an axial distance from said first portion. The spokes of the first set are grouped together into pairs set at angular distances apart from one another with the spokes of each pair that have their outer ends set close to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2008Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: CAMPAGNOLO S.R.L.Inventor: Maurizio Passarotto
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Publication number: 20080136249Abstract: A breaking hydraulic circuit for linear pressure reduction of a front/rear wheel breaking liquid pressure in a vehicle includes a liquid pressure return line formed between wheel cylinders and a master cylinder, and a two-system liquid pressure control circuit separately passing liquid pressures to be discharged from the wheel cylinders and then unifies the liquid pressures. The breaking hydraulic circuit has normal open type solenoid valves and normal close type solenoid valves. In the breaking hydraulic circuit, linear control of a front/rear wheel breaking liquid pressure is realized at a time of implementation of ABS (Antilock Brake System) or TCS (Traction Control System), and a difference in pressure intensification gradient according to a difference in generation time between the front and rear wheels is eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jong Won PARK, Soung Jun PARK
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Publication number: 20080136250Abstract: A pressure balanced supply valve for use in a vehicular braking system. A housing defines a first chamber, a second chamber, a first fluid conduit for connection to a master cylinder, a second fluid conduit for connection to a hydraulic pump, and a third fluid conduit connected between the first and second fluid conduits. The second fluid conduit communicates with both the first chamber and the second chamber. A valve seat is defined in the third fluid conduit. A movable valve element is movable to a first position sealing against the valve seat to prevent fluid flow between the first and second conduits through the third conduit, and to a second position permitting fluid flow between the first and second conduit through the third conduit. The movable valve element is exposed to pressures in both the first and second chambers so as to be pressure balanced in operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2005Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Blaise J. Ganzel
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Publication number: 20080136251Abstract: A master cylinder supplies pressure to calipers through first to twelfth valves. A hydraulic brake system includes a third accumulator and a thirteenth valve connected to the first and second valves, and a fourth accumulator and a fourteenth valve connected to the seventh and eighth valves. Pressures stored in the third and fourth accumulators are discharged by opening the thirteenth and fourteenth valves when entering a prefill mode. Pressure in a hydraulic line is stored in the third and fourth accumulators by opening the thirteenth and fourteenth valves, closed when entering a reserve mode. A control method includes generating a prefill flag; discharging pressures stored in the third and fourth accumulators by opening the thirteenth and fourteenth valves; allowing the pressures to act on the calipers by closing the thirteenth and fourteenth valves, after discharging fluxes stored in the third and fourth accumulators; and entering a pressure increase control mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Chan Kyu LEE