Patents Issued in December 4, 2008
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Publication number: 20080296310Abstract: A packaging system is disclosed comprising at least one article, translucent walls allowing the at least one article to be viewable by a consumer, and a header and footer covering top and bottom portions of the translucent walls. The header and footer may include printed or graphic information about the at least one article wherein the header and footer extend the area in which printed information about the at least one article can be provided. Additional labeling can be provided to display information about the at least one article.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Remington Health Products, L.L.C.Inventors: William E. Steele, IV, Phillip D. Livingston
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Publication number: 20080296311Abstract: A dispensing apparatus includes a frame, a support coupled to the frame, a gantry coupled to the frame, a first dispensing unit coupled to the gantry, a second dispensing unit coupled to the gantry, and an imaging system coupled to one of the frame and the gantry. The imaging system may be configured to capture at least one image of a first pattern and a second pattern, with the second pattern being identical to the first pattern. The dispensing apparatus further includes a controller configured to verify whether the first pattern and the second pattern are properly positioned on the support with respect to one another based on the at least one captured image to permit simultaneous dispense operations of the first dispensing unit on the first pattern and the second dispensing unit on the second pattern. Other embodiments and methods of dispensing are further disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Hugh R. Read
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Publication number: 20080296312Abstract: In apparatus for and a method of inserting a series of contents (1) into a series of containers (3), identifying magnetic indicia are printed on each one of the series of contents before insertion in the containers. After insertion and sealing of the containers the contents cannot be visually inspected without breaking the seals. The indicia are magnetically read by a reader (7) through the material of the sealed containers (3) and visible indicia corresponding to the identifying magnetic indicator retrieved from store (6), and applied to the exterior of the containers by a printer (5). The apparatus and method are applicable to automatic mailing systems where it is necessary to ensure that the correct addresses corresponding to a previously inserted series of letters in a series of respective envelopes are printed later on the exteriors of the envelopes. Instead of magnetically based systems, infra-red radio isotope or radio frequency identification based systems may also be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicants: MACON MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN LIMITED, FORMSCAN PLCInventors: Ian Gibb, Allan Harle
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Publication number: 20080296313Abstract: A device to contain, display, and dispense documents may be made from translucent plastic material. The device has a generally convex shaped front face and a generally concave shaped back face that serves to create a generally crescent shaped chamber for holding documents. The front and back faces are in a substantially sealed relationship to protect the documents from exposure to harmful moisture. The device is adapted to be stably secured to a holder at the top and bottom portions of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Damon Giglio, Robert LoMonaco
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Publication number: 20080296314Abstract: A commodity column for a vending machine in which commodities are arranged in a front-rear direction, a plurality of the commodity columns being placed in a left-right direction in a commodity accommodation chamber, the commodity column having commodity passage members each having a side wall extending in the front-rear direction and a bottom extending from the side wall in one direction along the left-right direction, the commodity passage members being capable of being connected to each other through an extending end of the bottom, and a passage side member capable of being connected to the extending end of the bottom of the commodity passage member. A plurality of the commodity passage members are placed one after another in one direction along the left-right direction, each adjacent pair of the commodity passage members being connected to each other through the extending end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: SANDEN CORPORATIONInventors: Yuuki YANAGISAWA, Takeshi ONDA, Toshihiko KURIHARA, Masaru TSUNODA, Yoshitaka WATANABE
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Publication number: 20080296315Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing viscous material on an electronic substrate includes a frame, a support coupled to the frame to receive electronic substrates, a first dispensing unit configured to dispense viscous material, a second dispensing unit configured to dispense viscous material, and a gantry coupled to the frame. The gantry comprises a first Z drive mechanism configured to support the first dispensing unit and lower the first dispensing unit toward a first electronic substrate pattern when performing a dispense operation, and a second Z drive mechanism configured to support the second dispensing unit and lower the second dispensing unit toward a second electronic substrate pattern when performing a dispense operation. The second Z drive mechanism is capable of being adjusted relative to the first Z drive mechanism a predetermined distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Hugh R. Read
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Publication number: 20080296316Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing fluid during semiconductor substrate processing operations. The apparatus includes a central fluid dispense bank comprising a plurality of dispense nozzles coupled to a plurality of fluid sources and a first processing chamber positioned to a first side of the central fluid dispense bank. The apparatus also includes a second processing chamber positioned to a second side of the central fluid dispense bank and a dispense arm adapted to translate between the central fluid dispense bank, the first processing chamber, and the second processing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Sokudo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tetsuya Ishikawa, Rick Roberts
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Publication number: 20080296317Abstract: A personal hydration system provided to allow a user to easily carry liquids during exercise. The device includes a housing that defines a cavity, wherein said housing is shaped to be received on an appendage of the human body. The housing may have an irregular surface that defines baffles for reducing sloshing of liquids. A padded handle portion may be provided that is oriented such that a human hand may grip the handle while the housing is affixed to a forearm. A valve may be located on the tip of the handle. A flexible stem may be affixed to the device for extending from the housing. A suitably configured strap is attached to the device for securing the device to a user. The housing may be provided with a protrusion for engaging an inside of a user's wrist to provide cooling contact with the user's wrist.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Brett Gentry Baker
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Publication number: 20080296318Abstract: A fluid dispenser nozzle including a resilient sealing lip fitted on a substantially rigid support, the sealing lip being adapted to bear in leaktight manner against a shutter member belonging to the support that also includes a fastener member connected to the shutter member via a movable connection, the fastener member carrying the sealing lip. The movable connection is adapted to enable the shutter member to be moved from a first position in which the shutter member is spaced apart from the sealing lip to a second position in which the shutter member bears against the sealing lip and elastically deforms the sealing lip.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: L V M H RECHERCHEInventor: Marc Chevalier
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Publication number: 20080296319Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser (1) for liquid and/or pasty masses, comprising a pump chamber (9) with an inlet (10) and an outlet valve (11) and a dispenser head (12), wherein the dispenser head (12) is provided with an essentially cup-shaped lower piece (8), forming a separating wall to a reservoir (2) with a return spring (5) arranged between the lower piece (8) and the dispenser head (12) which is supported at one end on the dispenser head (12) and on the lower piece (8) at the other end. According to the invention, a conventional dispenser may be improved by provision of a recessed groove (26) running in the lower piece (8) through the separating wall, radially external to the seat of the return spring (5) on the lower piece (8) in which a cover for the dispenser head (12) may be housed on operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Alfons Bockmann, Gunter Pohlmann
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Publication number: 20080296320Abstract: The present design relates in general to an automatic pencil type case enabling a user to discharge a liquid cosmetic to a brush by pressing a release button, more specifically, to an improved structure of a dispensing unit dispensing a liquid cosmetic product to thereby enhance productivity in assembly process and reduce manufacturing cost at the same time. As such, a liquid foundation case capable of discharging liquid content reserved in a body to a makeup brush through a pressing down operation of a release button, includes: a body (10) formed of a first case (11) where the liquid content is reserved and a second case (12) in which a pump tube (30) is installed; a check valve (20) mounted in the first case (11); a pump tube (30) installed inside the second case (12); a valve (50) mounted on the front end of the pump tube (30); a release button (60) for pressing down the pump tube (30); and a makeup brush (40) installed on an exposed end of the second case (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Sungil Kang
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Publication number: 20080296321Abstract: A mannequin, particularly a child sized mannequin, that includes articulating joints which permit a considerable range of movement. In accordance with a preferred variant of the present invention, special accommodations are made for wrist joints on a mannequin. The present invention broadly encompasses not only full or partial body mannequins, but any portions thereof that include an articulated connection between one part of the mannequin and another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: The Children's Place Services Company, LLCInventors: Andrew Polins, Daniel Budnick
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Publication number: 20080296322Abstract: To provide an utensil adapted to wash a brassiere without loss of shape in cup portions, damage of fabric such as lace and cloth, and deformation and twisting of wires. A brassiere holder (20) is configured by two cup receiving portions (21), a connecting portion (22) and a hook portion (24). When the cup receiving portions are pressed from the side, the connecting portion is elastically deformed to allow the two cup receiving portions to be folded back on each other such that a part of a flange portion of the two cup receiving portions is brought into contact with the other part of the flange portion and a gap gradually increasing toward the upper side is formed between the two cup receiving portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Yoshiki Okazaki, Kazuyo Okazaki
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Publication number: 20080296323Abstract: A hanging device is provided including a hook, an upper hanging portion attached below the hook, a downwardly extending shaft extending downwardly from the upper hanging portion, and a lower hanging portion attached at a lower extremity of the extended shaft. A hanging device is also provided including a hook, a downwardly extending shaft extending downwardly from the hook, a lower hanging portion attached at a lower extremity of the extended shaft, and a general child-pleasing shape which incorporates each of the hook, downwardly extending shaft and lower hanging portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Sam Simeone
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Publication number: 20080296324Abstract: A non-slip hanger includes a hanger body (1) and a hook (2). There are two upper holders (11,12) on the top of both sides of the said main body (1) so that clothing can be inserted from the upper holder apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Peizi Zhao, Yongwu Hu
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Publication number: 20080296325Abstract: A bottle and/or can holder including a strap of nylon webbing looped at one end through a square ring and back through a cinch buckle for length adjustment. The ring is also connected to a short loop of webbing that encircles a Velcro-adjustable cuff for attachment to a child carrier, car seat, wrist or the like. The other end of the strap is sewn to a larger Velcro-adjustable compression cuff for attachment around a bottle, can or the like. The compression cuff has a non-slip rubber (neoprene) strip sewn into the cuff to securely grip the container that it holds. An alternate embodiment of the invention comprises a bottle/can tether including a fixed strap attached to a triangular carabiner at one end, and to a Velcro-adjustable cuff at the opposing end. This cuff is for attachment around a bottle, can or the like, and it has a non-slip rubber (neoprene) strip sewn into it to securely grip the container that it holds.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Gina Tepper
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Publication number: 20080296326Abstract: A removable harness for interconnecting an operator with a stroller, which utilizes springs to transfer the impetus from the operator to the stroller, without the use of the operator's hands Preferably a pair of springs run substantially parallel to one another along a substantially horizontal plane, to link the user's waist to the control handle of the stroller. Two semi rigid sleeves, with a lesser overall length than the springs, and a greater inner diameter than the spring's outer diameter, are preferably positioned over the mid-section of the springs to eliminate deflection. The harness is wrapped in a sturdy fabric material protecting and covering the components of the harness. Several straps, or alternatively a flap, connect the stroller to the harness A removable pouch may attach to cover between the springs. The harness can be unbuckled at the user's waist, allowing the harness to remain attached to the stroller for future use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Michelle A. Berlin, Daniel L. Pelch
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Publication number: 20080296327Abstract: A system for carrying articles from a belt worn on the body of a person or other animate bearer comprises a belt or elongated member (20) with a substantially planar rail (30) borne on the outside surface of the belt and a carrier (50) for articles attached to the rail by a sleeve sewn to the body of the carrier. The carrier (50) may be free to slide along the rail (30) or may be secured at least temporarily to the rail. The carrier (50) thereby can be moved along the rail when worn on the belt so that the bearer can place the carrier (50) in a more comfortable or useful position with respect to the body of the bearer and secure it in that position at least temporarily.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
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Publication number: 20080296328Abstract: A backpack has at least one air cushion and a backpack structure. At least one strap is mounted on the backpack structure and the air cushions are mounted onto the strap and backpack structure. The air cushion is mounted with a bladder having an air valve and an inflating device. A person uses the inflating device to add air into the bladder that is then capable of cushioning impacts by the bag and providing a perfect fit to the person. Accordingly, the backpack volume is minimized by pressing the air valve to discard the air and is convenient for storing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: YUAN SHENG TECH CO., LTD.Inventor: Tsung-Yuan Wu
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Publication number: 20080296329Abstract: The invention is a transportation rack system mountable on a two-wheel vehicle, such as a bicycle. The transportation rack system is used to transport articles and may be well-suited for large loads, heavy loads, or both. The transportation rack system has a core rack structure mounted to the vehicle frame. Provided is a platform accessory that is detachably mounted to the core rack structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Michael Guckes
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Publication number: 20080296330Abstract: A mountable storage arrangement includes a mounting frame and a mountable storage device. The mounting frame includes a draw tube and a base member and upright member secured to the draw tube. The base member includes a support member having an axially extending portion and a laterally extending portion. The mountable storage device includes a base portion having a lower frame engaging surface including a recess sized to receive the support member to limit lateral and axial movement of the base portion with respect to the base member. The mountable storage device further includes an upright portion having an attachment feature configured to be secured to a corresponding attachment feature of the upright member to limit vertical movement of the base portion with respect to the base member when the support portion of the base member is received in the base portion recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY, LLCInventors: D. Scott KALOUS, Raymond H. KLEIN, II, Scott STEVENS
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Publication number: 20080296331Abstract: A portable security enclosure assembly is provided for use with a vehicle of the type having a surface. The enclosure includes a base and means for fixing the base to the vehicle surface. Means are provided for detachably mounting the enclosure to the base. The mounting means includes first and second rings pivotally mounted on the base surface for movement between an upright position and a non-upright position. The rings are spaced apart. The enclosure has first and second openings adapted to align with the rings, respectively, when the enclosure is situated on the base, such that the rings extend through the openings in the enclosure when the rings are in the upright position. A locking bar, longer than the distance between the rings, is adapted to be simultaneously received through the rings, so as to secure the enclosure to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Steven Klosk
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Publication number: 20080296332Abstract: A holder and vehicle storage system are provided for securely retaining objects, such as in the glove compartments of automobiles, trucks, boats, etc. The holder may be mounted to the inside of a glove compartment door such that it is out of sight when the glove compartment door is closed. The vehicle storage system uses a conventional latch mechanism to mount the holder to the door without the need for additional fasteners. An object may be retained within the holder through the use of two undercut tabs for snap-fit reception of the object. The holder and vehicle storage system may be used to hold electronic instruments having sensitive components that would otherwise be damaged during movement of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Albert Stephen King
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Publication number: 20080296333Abstract: An improved mounting structure for mounting objects, such as handheld electronic devices, within a vehicle. The improved mounting structure includes a novel mounting plate that is provided with a pair of spaced-apart, uniquely-shaped connector elements that can be securely mated with connector elements provided on an object connector plate to which the handheld electronic device is connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Paul Brassard
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Publication number: 20080296334Abstract: An aviation clamp device formed of a substantially rigid elongated jaw structure formed with an open throat portion formed between spaced apart and relatively angularly canted opposing drive and anvil plates and a backing plate and having an elongated mouth opening thereinto between the opposing drive and anvil plates and partially extending around peripheries thereof to the backing plate, the drive plate being formed with a pair of threaded apertures therethrough spaced adjacent to opposite ends thereof, and a ball-end coupler formed of a resiliently deformable part-spherical head projected from one of the drive and anvil plates on a substantially rigid reduced diameter stem relatively upstanding thereon; and a plurality of threaded thumb screws each structured for cooperating with one of the threaded apertures by threading therethrough from an external surface of the elongated jaw structure into the throat portion thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Publication number: 20080296335Abstract: An inexpensive, portable, and convenient organizer for bolts and screws that holds fasteners of various types and sizes. Fasteners may be held in a pattern chosen by the user. Fasteners held may occupy relative positions on the organizer similar to their relative positions on the original mechanical device to facilitate identification for proper reassembly. The organizer may be preprinted or labeled by the user to further clarify sequence, position, or other useful information about the fasteners being held.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Mike W. McEwin
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Publication number: 20080296336Abstract: A wire guider includes a guiding unit having an inner path extending along the running direction of the wire to guide the running of the wire and an air supply unit for supplying air into the inner path to form a spiral air flow having a current rate faster than a running rate of the wire between an outer surface of the wire and an inner surface of the inner path. Wire Vibration resulting from a thrust force of mill rolls can be damped to more stably carry out one-direction running of the wire and minimize contact between the wire and a guide path. This reduces surface defects of the wire and abrasion of the guide system and protects a sensor unit from damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: POSCOInventors: Won-Bong Kim, Ki-Taek Seong, Yeong-Bem Shin, Dal-Ki Min, Chul Yoon
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Publication number: 20080296337Abstract: A nail gun has a body, a breach assembly, a triggering device, a safety assembly and a magazine. The safety assembly has a safety lever and an activating beam, both of which are required to be activated to selectively engage the triggering device to allow the nail gun to perform a nailing cycle. When the nail gun is operated incorrectly, the safety assembly does not engage the triggering mechanism so the nail gun is prevented from performing the nailing cycle. The magazine is mounted in the breach assembly and feeds fastening devices into the breach.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: TESTO INDUSTRY CORP.Inventor: Brad YANG
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Publication number: 20080296338Abstract: A positioning device for a hand-held setting tool (10) includes an actuating switching device having an actuation element (24), a switching link (30) for connecting an actuation element (24) to the actuation switch (13) of the setting tool (10) and having a switching member axially displaceable relative to a stationary, with respect to the holder, structural component, and a safety device (50) for preventing actuation of the actuation switch (13) at an orientation other than a predetermined orientation of the setting tool (10) and including at least three blocking members (55a, 55b, 55c) displaceable in at least three separate channels (56) respectively, and receivable in a recess (51) formed in the switching member (34) and open toward the structural component, with the channels (56) being inclined with respect to a plane (E) extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (A) of the positioning device, and with at least three channels (56) intersecting, in some regions, an axial projection of the switching mType: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Matthias Blessing, Walter Schaepper
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Publication number: 20080296339Abstract: A hand-held drive-in tool for driving fastening elements in a workpiece and including a guide (12), a drive-in ram (13) displaceable in the guide (12) for driving a fastening element in, a drive-in unit (30) for driving the drive-in ram (13) and including at least one first drive spring (31) and at least one second drive spring (32) having respectively, opposite first and a second expansion directions (37, 38), and a tensioning device for preloading the drive-in ram (13) and the first drive spring (31).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Harald Fielitz, Walter Odoni, Robert Spasov
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Publication number: 20080296340Abstract: A dual-use nail magazine for alternatively accommodating a T-shaped nail strip or an inverted U-shaped nail strip includes a track bar defining a first channel for receiving the T-shaped nail strip when it is used alone, a second channel, and a third channel cooperated with the first channel for receiving the inverted U-shaped nail strip. A nail pushing mechanism has a rod member suspended in the second channel, a nail push plate movably sleeved onto the rod member and having a first nail-pushing portion inserted into the first channel, and a second nail-pushing portion inserted into the third channel, and a compression spring sleeved onto the rod member for supporting and moving the nail pusher along the first channel and the third channel so as to push the T-shaped nail strip in the first channel or the inverted U-shaped nail strip in the first and third channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: MOBILETRON ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Ying-Tang Wang
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Publication number: 20080296341Abstract: An adjustable adapter configured to position a fastening tool for driving a fastener into tongue-and-groove flooring material in order to secure the flooring material to a subfloor is disclosed. The adapter comprises a fastening tool mounting plate, a base slidably mounted to the bottom of the mounting plate and a support plate slidably mounted to the top of the mounting plate. A nose plate of the fastening tool is secured to the mounting plate between the mounting plate and the support plate and a safety actuator arm is disposed between the mounting plate and the nose plate. The base and the support plate are movable such that the adapter can be configured to engage the tongue and the top surface of various sizes and configurations of tongue-and-groove flooring materials in order to maintain a desired fastener driving angle and insertion location.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.Inventor: Ottaviano Francescon
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Publication number: 20080296342Abstract: A nail gun includes a handle, a magazine assembly, and a fastener. The handle includes a pin joint base for receiving a position pin, with a head portion. One end of the magazine assembly couples with a gun body of the nail gun. The magazine assembly includes a coupling base, which includes a slotted pin aperture. The slotted pin aperture has an end portion and a slotted block portion intercommunicated with each other, the head portion of the position pin passing through the end portion and being embedded at the slotted block portion. The fastener is disposed between the magazine assembly and the coupling base, which has an external stopper and an inner stopper. The fastener can swing to the slotted block portion, which drives the external and the inner stoppers to block the head portion of the position pin, and drives the external stopper to be disposed between the end portion and the slotted block portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Chi-Sheng Huang
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Publication number: 20080296343Abstract: A surgical instrument including a shaft, an end effector, and a joint, wherein the end effector can be moved relative to the shaft about the joint. In various embodiments, the joint can include a cover configured to be positioned intermediate the end effector and the shaft. In at least one embodiment, the cover can be connected to at least one of the end effector and the shaft and can be configured to at least partially surround the joint in order to prevent soft tissue positioned adjacent to the joint from being pulled into and/or pinched by the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Schall, Joshua R. Uth, Gary S. Jaworek, Jason E. Zerkle
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Publication number: 20080296344Abstract: A surgical instrument for fastening tissue with a staple. The instrument includes a cartridge adapted for containing the staple. The cartridge includes a mechanism adapted to selectively advance the staple toward a forward end of the cartridge so the ends of the staple protrude from the cartridge and to selectively close the staple. The cartridge includes a mount connected to the cartridge and adapted for mounting the cartridge to an end of an endoscope. The cartridge includes a linkage connected to the cartridge for actuating the mechanism to advance and close the staple and a remote actuator connected to the linkage a predetermined distance from the cartridge for actuating the mechanism from a position remote from the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Cropper, Sean P. Conlon
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Publication number: 20080296345Abstract: A surgical instrument including a trigger which can be configured to close a jaw member upon a first actuation of the trigger and advance a staple driver and/or cutting member upon a subsequent, or second, actuation of the trigger. Such a surgical instrument can allow a surgeon to position the surgical instrument in a surgical site and close the jaw member with an initial actuation of the trigger without deploying any staples into, or incising, the tissue. As a result, the surgeon can manipulate the position of the surgical instrument and then actuate the trigger a second time to deploy staples into, and/or incise, the tissue. In at least one such embodiment, the first actuation of the trigger which closes the jaw member can also unlock a firing drive configured to advance the staple driver and cutting member during the second actuation of the trigger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Richard W. Timm
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Publication number: 20080296346Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector. A moveable cutting instrument for cutting an object positioned in the end effector is disposed within the end effector. A pneumatically-actuated drive member is coupled to the end effector. An electrically controlled variable flow rate pneumatic valve is coupled to the pneumatically-actuated drive member. An electronic control module is coupled to an electrically controlled variable flow rate pneumatic valve to control the flow rate therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Randail J. Tanguay, Jerome R. Morgan
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Publication number: 20080296347Abstract: A surgical instrument including a switching mechanism which allows a surgeon to selectively advance or retract a staple driver and/or cutting member within a staple cartridge. In various embodiments, the surgical instrument can include a handle, a trigger operatively coupled to the handle, a firing drive, and an end effector. The firing drive can include a first ratchet assembly configured to advance a cutting member in the end effector and a second ratchet assembly configured to retract the cutting member. The trigger can include first and second pawls pivotably mounted thereon which are configured to be selectively engaged with the first and second ratchet assemblies, respectively. In at least one embodiment, the trigger can be configured to slide between a first position in which the first pawl is engaged with the first ratchet assembly and a second position in which the second pawl is engaged with the second ratchet assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Chad P. Boudreaux, Richard W. Timm
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Publication number: 20080296348Abstract: A select solder machine configured to solder a circuit board using a solder material. The select solder machine includes a solder head movable with respect to the circuit board. The solder head is configured to position the solder material with respect to the circuit board to solder the circuit board. The select solder machine further includes a support member configured to support the circuit board in a position adjacent the solder head, and a heating member configured to heat the circuit board. The heating member is located above the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Richard F. Slater, JR., James S. Kamperman, John J. Lavetsky
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Publication number: 20080296349Abstract: A metal member is treated and vibrated with a number of vibrating particles to have the particles to strike and act onto an outer peripheral portion of the metal member in order to smooth the outer peripheral portion of the metal member, the particles are immersed with an additive for allowing the additive to be transmitted from the particles to the metal member and for allowing the outer peripheral portion of the metal member to be polished with the particles, the metal member may have dirt or impurities removed with a sand blasting method. The metal member may be tempered to form an oxidized membrane on the outer peripheral portion of the metal member, and may be immersed with in a rust preventive.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Chiu Tsung Chen, Chia Lin Chou, Chia Lin Li
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Publication number: 20080296350Abstract: A friction-stir tool including a rotary-drivable tool body, at whose end facing away from the drive is provided a shoulder, from which extends in the direction of that end of the tool body that faces away from the drive, a rotatable rod-shaped projection that has a smaller diameter than the shoulder. The surface of the shoulder that points in the direction of the projection is form-adaptable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Airbus SASInventors: Ulrike Henneboehle, Jurgen Silvanus
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Publication number: 20080296351Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of diffusion bonding of steel and steel alloys, to fabricate a fluid delivery system of the kind which would be useful in semiconductor processing and in other applications which require high purity fluid handling.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Mark Crockett, John W. Lane, Vincent Kirchhoff, Marcel E. Josephson, Hong P. Gao, Bhaswan Manjunath
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Publication number: 20080296352Abstract: The present invention generally comprises a method and apparatus for bonding a cylindrical sputtering target to a backing tube. The cylindrical sputtering target may be disposed over the outside surface of the backing tube and melted bonding material may be vacuum pulled through the gap formed between the sputtering target and the backing tube. By vacuum pulling the melted bonding material through the gap, the amount of air bubbles or pockets present within the bonding material between the sputtering target and the backing tube may be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: AKIHIRO HOSOKAWA, Dieter Haas
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Publication number: 20080296353Abstract: Adjustable, elongate, beam-offset jig structure for assisting in welding a pair of beam-end, column-interface components to the opposite ends of an elongate beam. The jig structure includes spaced, adjustable head-stock and tail-stock structures, each capable of holding such a component adjacent a beam end for adjustment to an infinite number of different, pre-weld angular-offset dispositions relative to such a beam end in order to accommodate planned horizontal and vertical beam offsets which will be encountered when such beams are installed in a building frame. A computer-controlled, robotic welder is preferably provided adjacent each end of the jig structure to implement appropriate welding when any and all offset angles have been jig-established.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Robert J. Simmons
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Publication number: 20080296354Abstract: The present invention relates to stainless steel sheets which would be useful in semiconductor processing and in other applications which require high purity fluid handling. The invention also relates to a method of selecting and processing such sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: MARK CROCKETT, John W. Lane, Vincent Kirchhoff, Marcel E. Josephson, Hong P. Gao, Bhaswan Manjunath
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Publication number: 20080296355Abstract: In a method and apparatus for dispensing solder balls, a container having an opening for dispensing solder balls is positioned to enable a flow of the solder balls through the opening. The solder balls have a common configurable solder ball diameter. A proximal opening of a tube is coupled to the opening of the container. A distal opening of the tube is coupled to a nozzle. The nozzle has a nozzle orifice that is configured in accordance with the solder ball diameter to dispense the solder balls into a ball bin. A hopper vibrator is coupled to the nozzle to impart vibration energy to the nozzle, thereby providing a stimulus to the flow. A tool head picks selected ones of the solder balls from the ball bin for an assembly of a semiconductor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Rene Oriendo Costales, Ma. Alessandra K. Yap Azurin, Rey Manglallan Balaoing
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Publication number: 20080296356Abstract: An insulated food crate comprises a generally rectangular, typically cardboard box having separable top and bottom portions with double walls providing insulative properties and also insulating inserts fitted into the top and bottom portions. The box may also have ventilation holes or slots and/or compartments for serving utensils and may be disposable. In alternate embodiments, the insulated food crate may be made from a heat-resistant composite material, such as a reinforced plastic or stainless steel, as a more permanent, durable, and reusable solution. This inexpensive, accessible catering box keeps hot foods hot and cold foods cold while allowing quick and easy access to the foods inside.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: John August Hatcher, Amy Hatcher
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Publication number: 20080296357Abstract: A dunnage structure comprising a partition matrix made up of folded partitions, each of the partitions having two plies fused together in select locations. The partitions may be made by folding a partition blank and securing a portion of the folded partition blank to itself in predetermined locations. Passages extend through portions of the partitions to allow multiple partitions to be secured together using connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Bradford CompanyInventors: Calvin D. Nyeboer, William J. Vroon
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Publication number: 20080296358Abstract: A container formed from a foldable blank into a box-like configuration for transport of a tray or container storing food items therein, such as a catering tray. The container includes a bottom portion defined by a bottom wall, front and rear walls, and spaced-apart side walls, all of which project upwardly from bottom wall. A top portion is provided which is swingably movable relative to the bottom portion to provide open and closed configurations of the container. The container provides an added insulative layer so as to maintain food items stored within the catering tray at the desired temperature, and also improves handling thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: David Matthew Hanna
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Publication number: 20080296359Abstract: A package having a corner indent wall includes a plurality of upstanding side walls including a first side wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a second side wall and an indent wall. The first side wall is contiguous with the front wall, the front wall is contiguous with the indent wall which is contiguous with the second side wall, the second side wall is contiguous with the rear wall and the rear wall is sealed to the first side wall. The package includes a sealed bottom wall formed from a plurality of bottom wall panels, each bottom wall panel adjacent a corresponding side wall. The package includes a gable top formed from a plurality of gable panels contiguous with their adjacent gable panels and their respective side walls and separated form their respective side walls by an upper crease line. The upper crease line is straight as separating two of the gable panels from their respective side walls and is curved downwardly as separating two of the gable panels from their respective side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS AND FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Peter Kortsmit, Tommy Ljungstrom