Patents Issued in April 22, 2010
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Publication number: 20100095571Abstract: One embodiment of a garment item which allows wearers to count down or up to any occasion. The embodiment consists of a patch (13), frame (12) and separators (19) on the garment. In conjunction with our incomplete sentence slogans and the combination of numerical appliqués created from base (14) and hook (16), a wearer can look forward to almost any occasion and communicate his or her message to the world.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Michael Bruce James
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Publication number: 20100095572Abstract: An enhanced patch panel indicia system includes a cover to receive a backing as the primary indicia receiver and to receive labels as auxiliary indicia receivers. The indicia system further includes an enhanced patch panel with a front face. The cover can include clip members to allow the cover to be snap-fitted onto the front face of the patch panel with the cover in juxtaposition with the front face, and in some implementations, the backing positioned therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Erik Laursen, Patrick S. McNutt, Edward R. Burns
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Publication number: 20100095573Abstract: The wearable and attachable device for making and displaying lists provides a writing surface for making lists that can be temporarily and repeatedly posted in the house or workplace and then worn on the user's wrist or around their neck while shopping. Embodiments of the invention are intended to provide the user with a conveniently placed rewriteable writing surface to develop lists, and is also intended to be worn by the user around the wrist or neck to provide the user with a quick and convenient reference to the written information while shopping. The wearable and attachable device for making and displaying lists may use versatile materials and the latest technology to provide a reusable surface for writing and conveniently displaying lists.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Wayne Lifshitz
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Publication number: 20100095574Abstract: A trigger activated switch for a firearm is disclosed. The switch comprises a Hall-effect sensor configured to be mounted in the housing or frame of the firearm, and a magnet disposed on a retractable member coupled to the trigger of the gun. The trigger comprises a firing module rotatably coupled to the housing to have a range of motion with respect to the housing from a non-firing position to a firing position. The retractable member is moveably coupled to the firing module and articulates between a non-engaged position and engaged position with respect to the firing module. The Hall-effect sensor is attached to the firearm housing in proximity to the magnet when the retractable member is in the non-engaged position. Motion of the retractable member from the non-engaged position to the engaged position causes the magnet to articulate away from the sensor, which then activates an auxiliary device upon sensing motion of the retractable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Terrill Abst
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Publication number: 20100095575Abstract: A modular integrated rail system for a firearm includes an upper hand guard having a dovetail rail extending longitudinally between the forward end and the rearward end thereof. The rearward end of the upper hand guard includes a clamp that removably secures the upper hand guard to the barrel nut of the firearm. The rearward end of the upper hand guard and the clamp include clamping surfaces configured to cooperatively engage the outer surface of the barrel nut. The upper hand guard further includes mounting channels that are used to mount accessories, such as a lower hand guard or a grenade launcher, to the upper hand guard. The rear end of the upper hand guard includes alignment tabs for automatically aligning the dovetail rail of the upper hand guard with the dovetail rail of the upper receiver during mounting. The tabs also prevent rotation of the rail system relative to the upper receiver during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2005Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Richard E. Swan
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Publication number: 20100095576Abstract: A handgun bushing tool to facilitate the safe removal and replacement of a barrel bushing on a handgun such as a Model 1911, 1911-A1, 2011 type semiautomatic pistol using a single stack or staggered double-column magazine and having a barrel that requires a bushing and recoil spring plug to secure it. The tool has a handle with an aperture conforming to the shape of a barrel bushing; a hole conforming to the shape of a recoil spring plug and a lever assembly with a reversible handle that allows for pressure to be placed on the recoil spring and plug during the disassembly and assembly process. The tool also incorporate an alternate cutout in the handle which allows for a removable insert to be placed in the handle so as to allow for inserts of different types to accommodate differently shaped bushings made by a number of different manufacturers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Jeffrey Bryan Johns
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Publication number: 20100095577Abstract: A flip-up cover mechanism. An annular body includes two opposite through holes. A displacing member is disposed in the annular body and includes two opposite push portions and a first flange. The push portions respectively protrude from the annular body via the through holes. A cover is rotatably connected to the annular body and includes a second flange detachably engaged with the first flange. A torsion spring is connected between the annular body and the cover. When the second flange is engaged with the first flange, the cover is closed in relation to the annular body and the torsion spring is twisted to provide restoring resilience. When the push portions are respectively pushed through the through holes, the displacing member is elastically deformed to separate the first flange from the second flange and the cover is lifted from the annular body by the restoring resilience provided by the torsion spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: ASIA OPTICAL CO., INC.Inventor: Chen-Shuo Tsai
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Publication number: 20100095578Abstract: An optical sight is provided and may include a housing, an optical element supported by the housing, and a reticle. An illumination system may selectively display the reticle on the optical element and may include a switch supplying the optical element with light from one of a first light source and a second light source to generate the reticle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: TRIJICON, INC.Inventors: Jerry Glen Sabaldan Elpedes, Darin W. Schick, Mark William Lister, Joshua Lee Varner
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Publication number: 20100095579Abstract: A fishing rod holder with automatic pull that operates unattended and automatically pulls when a force of predetermined magnitude is applied to the line. The holder includes a housing where an assembly for removably holding a fishing rod is pivotally mounted and movable between two extreme positions. The housing includes a stopper member cooperatively mounted outwardly to coact with the locking mechanism. A spring assembly biases the holder assembly towards the rearmost extreme position and a locking assembly for releasably holding the rod holder keeps the latter at the foremost extreme position. A trigger sensing the tension of the fishing line is automatically actuated by exceeding a predetermined tension magnitude causing it to pivot and transmit a rotational movement to an elongated member. The other end of the elongated member includes a spring biased retractable chamfered pin. The pin has a slanted termination and a flat termination.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Pedro Cabrera, Gustavo Rivero
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Publication number: 20100095580Abstract: An emulsion fuel of high quality that can be handled and used in the same manner as for ordinary fuel oil and that can maintain a very good emulsion condition over a prolonged period of time. There is provided an emulsion fuel consisting of a liquid of mixture composed of 40 to 95 vol. % of fuel oil, 60 to 5 vol. % of reduced water with a redox potential of +100 mV or below and 0.1 to 10 wt. %, based on the weight of fuel oil, of emulsifier. Electrolyzed-reduced water obtained by electrolysis of water is preferred as the reduced water. Preferably, the emulsion fuel is obtained by using, as the electrolyzed-reduced water, electrolyzed-reduced water produced by electrolysis of water with the use of diaphragm cell with a positive electrode and negative electrode disposed apart while applying ultrasonic waves by means of ultrasonic wave generating means. In the electrolysis, preferably, an electrode of hydrogen storing metal or alloy is used as the negative electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Kenji Suzuki
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Publication number: 20100095581Abstract: A biodiesel reactor system includes a reactor recirculation line running from the reactor bottom to a headspace in the top of the reactor. A reactor recirculation pump is in the reactor recirculation line, and a reactor nozzle is positioned in at a reactor recirculation line discharge in the headspace. The reactor nozzle provides back pressure on the reactor recirculation pump to cause a controlled cavitation. The controlled cavitation provides mixing for the various reactants to produce biodiesel fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Biodiesel Logic, Inc.Inventor: John West
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Publication number: 20100095582Abstract: A method for oil-based fuel dispersion in the form of micron and submicron Droplets with typical size distribution 0.5-20 microns where said Droplets are coated with a polymer-based shell containing metal nanoparticles that enable the droplets to absorb laser irradiation and utilize laser energy to initialize fuel burning. These encapsulated fuel Droplets are used primarily within engines to increase the power, efficiency, and stability of the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Artem Shtatnov
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Publication number: 20100095583Abstract: A system and method are provided for protecting bio-reactor housing from solar radiation, by applying UV-protective material to an outer surface of a plastic wall of the bio-reactor housing to protect from solar radiation. The housing includes a wall formed of plastic that defines the outer surface. In this manner, the effective life of the housing is extended and the overall cost of generation of photosynthetic biomass is decreased, improving system performance and cost-effectiveness.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: John D. H. King
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Publication number: 20100095584Abstract: A wall modular member (1) for cultivating plants, is associated with at least one adjacent similar member (1?) for forming a vertical or inclined vegetal screen on a frame extending in a vertical or inclined plane. The modular member (1) includes at least: a bearing plate (2) that can be coupled with the frame; a gravity flow circulation vector for an aqueous nutriment solution for the plants in the form of a ply or sheet material (6) covering the bearing plate (2); and elements for retaining and/or attaching the plants to the member, in particular to the circulation vector. The vector-defining ply or sheet material (6) extends beyond at least one edge of the bearing plate (2) and defines with its portion protruding from the plate (2) edge a so-called partial-overlap connection strip (9, 10) with an adjacent and similar wall modular member (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: HELIOTROPEInventors: Philippe Huet, Laurent Heine
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Publication number: 20100095585Abstract: The present invention involves a method and apparatus facilitating decorative arrangement of flowers or plants including, in one embodiment, a domed holder having a plurality of openings wherein flower or plant stems may be passed therethrough. In one embodiment the apparatus may be reversibly coupled to a vase, in another embodiment, a spherical apparatus may be utilized within the void of a vase. A spherical apparatus may be suspended for decorative appeal. A foam center may be placed within the spherical embodiment to facilitate plant hydration and stability. Alternative embodiment holders may be heart-shaped, torus-shaped, or ring-shaped, and an alternative embodiment holder may be worn as an adornment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Lori Hall
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Publication number: 20100095586Abstract: A plant propagation and display panel includes a plant growth substrate housing, a back plate coupled to the plant growth substrate housing, the back plate and the plant growth substrate housing providing an opening for receiving a plant growth substrate and a plant tray coupled to the plant growth substrate housing, the plant tray including a container for receiving a plant plug, the container being at least partly received in the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: ECO INNOVATIONS INC.Inventor: Chad Sichello
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Publication number: 20100095587Abstract: A decorative adjustable fabric plant pot sleeve for covering various sized plant pots is provided in which a non-elastic fabric covering is integrated with an elastic lattice structure so as to provide an adjustable plant pot sleeve without sacrificing the quality of the fabric covering that is to be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Merri Lee Marks
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Publication number: 20100095588Abstract: A planting container body (1) has a bottom wall (3) and side walls (4) forming a planting space (2) and also has a water-holding section for holding planting water supplied to the planting space (2). The water-holding section has a water discharge opening (12) for overflow. In a horizontal position (A) in which the planting space (2) opens upward, the bottom wall (3) and the side walls (4) form a horizontal water-holding section for holding planting water. In a vertical position in which the planting space (2) opens sideways, a vertical water-holding section for holding planting water is formed by the bottom wall (3), side walls (4), and a dam section (8) formed facing the bottom wall (3) on the side wall (4) that is the bottom surface. A water discharge start section of the water discharge opening (12) is located at a position a predetermined distance away from the bottom wall (3) and a predetermined distance away from a side wall (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Suntory LimitedInventor: Masaki Hashimoto
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Publication number: 20100095589Abstract: The invention relates to a reformer (10) for converting fuel (32) and oxidant (34) into a reformate (30), comprising a catalytic device (12) through which the fuel (32) and oxidant (34) can flow via a catalyst inlet (36), and a heat exchanger (14). According to the invention, the heat exchanger (14) is in heat-exchanging communication with least one segment of the catalytic device (12) adjacent to the catalyst inlet (36). The invention further relates to a method for operating such a reformer (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Johannes Eichstaedt
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Publication number: 20100095590Abstract: The invention provides a fuel processor comprising a linear flow structure having an upstream portion and a downstream portion; a first catalyst supported at the upstream portion; and a second catalyst supported at the downstream portion, wherein the first catalyst is in fluid communication with the second catalyst. Also provided is a method for reforming fuel, the method comprising contacting the fuel to an oxidation catalyst so as to partially oxidize the fuel and generate heat; warming incoming fuel with the heat while simultaneously warming a reforming catalyst with the heat; and reacting the partially oxidized fuel with steam using the reforming catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLCInventors: Shabbir AHMED, Dionissios D. Papadias, Sheldon H.D. LEE, Rajesh K. AHLUWALIA
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Publication number: 20100095591Abstract: A system includes a fuel converter comprising a catalyst composition, and the catalyst composition can convert fuel into a hydrocarbon reductant stream; a separation system that separates the hydrocarbon reductant stream into a first reductant sub-stream that comprises short chain hydrocarbon molecules, and a second reductant sub-stream that comprises long chain hydrocarbon molecules; a selective catalytic reduction catalyst reactor in fluid communication with the fuel converter, and the catalyst reactor has an inner surface that defines a first zone and a second zone, and the first zone is configured to receive the second reductant sub-stream, and the second zone is configured to receive the first reductant sub-stream; and an exhaust stream that flows into the first zone contacts the second reductant sub-stream before flowing into the second zone and contacting the first reductant sub-stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Dan Hancu, Ashish Balkrishna Mhadeshwar, Daniel George Norton, Frederic Vitse, Benjamin Hale Winkler
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Publication number: 20100095592Abstract: Described is a device for oxidizing a material comprising a material inlet port, a material outlet port and an oxidation zone extending therebeteween, the device comprising at least one nozzle unit (7, 8) for introducing a gasification agent arranged and/or configured such that the material is transported by the gasification means from the material inlet port through the oxidation unit (2) to the material outlet port. A multi-stage gasifier according to the invention, in particular a full stream gasifier, preferably comprises individual components in a simple, low-maintenance and slag-proof design, and can preferably optionally be upscaled. The produced synthesis gas can preferably be used for subsequent gas utilization without that a complex gas purification is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Marcel Bernard Huber
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Publication number: 20100095593Abstract: A motorized bar barrier device, including a shaft (14) supporting the bar, a motor unit (12) for the rotation of the shaft and a unit (13) for offsetting the moment produced on the shaft by the weight of the bar. The offsetting unit (13) comprises a torsion spring (24) wrapped coaxially at the shaft and which has a first end (27) that is pushed by the rotation of the shaft to wind the spring when the shaft (14) is turned in a first direction starting from a neutral position and a second end (28) that is pushed by the rotation of the shaft to wind the spring when the shaft (14) is turned in a second opposite direction starting from the neutral position. This way, the system can provide offsetting of the moment produced by the weight of the bar in both the directions of rotation starting from the neutral position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Geniud S.p.AInventor: Mario Luca Mazzocchi
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Publication number: 20100095594Abstract: A substantially automatic, robotic-like system to aid in preventing crime in high trafficked buildings and other public sites, using only low voltage power, is described. In various modes it can protect public buildings such as schools, stadiums, open air markets, banks, office buildings from entrance of persons carrying weapons or separately trying to pass weapons into a protected area, even in the event of general power loss. Here a well designed, compact solution is provided for weapons detection and the detainment of persons attempting to disrupt, destroy or harm citizens in public buildings such as schools, banks, etc. with a minimum of restriction of access by persons regularly using the facilities. In other variations, it can be used to prevent unauthorized removal of costly or dangerous items from protected buildings or areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Romeo Prasad
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Publication number: 20100095595Abstract: A sliding door in a vehicle includes a motor unit, a guide rail along the sliding door, a slider that slides along the guide rail, a cable coupled to the motor unit, a hinge unit in which the outer end is pivotally mounted to a body of the vehicle and the inner end is pivotally mounted to the slider, and a control lever pivotally mounted to the slider and coupled to the hinge unit. The cable is pulled in the motor unit to allow the control lever to turn with the hinge unit, so that the sliding door moves from a closed position to a projecting position for opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Naoki HANAKI, Andrew BARANOWSKI, Bryan FARRIS
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Publication number: 20100095596Abstract: The invention relates to a door with a sliding panel for shower booths. The door motor operates by a system including a driving gear housed inside an upright and an driven gear housed inside the other upright. A belt connects mechanically, being anchored to the sliding panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: CALIBRE S.R.L.Inventor: Raimondi LUCA
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Publication number: 20100095597Abstract: A spacer is described for placing onto a door panel to assist when connecting the door panel to a cabinet structure. The spacer includes gripping portions and a spacing portion. The gripping portions hold onto the door panel near an edge of the door panel when the spacer is placed onto the door panel. The spacing portion holds the gripping portions in alignment with each other and is held adjacent to the edge of the door panel when the gripping portions hold onto the door panel. When the edge of the door panel with the spacer placed thereon is held against the cabinet structure, the spacing portion causes a gap between the door panel and the cabinet structure, which enables a hinged connection to be made between the door panel and the cabinet structure with a spacing that allows the door panel to close against the cabinet structure after the spacer has been removed from the door panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Nicholas Theodore Zounis, JR.
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Publication number: 20100095598Abstract: A lower portion of a slide door of a windshield for a weighing apparatus is located in a guide groove of the main body of the windshield, along which guide groove the slide door opens and closes. A protrusion is protruded in a lower portion of the slide door and the protrusion engages an upper face of a frame in which the guide groove is formed. The protrusion supports weight of the slide door, and is slid on the upper face of the frame while the slide door does not come into contact with a bottom surface of the guide groove, thereby opening and closing the slide door.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Naoto Izumo, Hirosi Sigano, Satosi Suzaki
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Publication number: 20100095599Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing system for a door leaf with mobile glazing in a motor vehicle, to a method for making the sealing system, and to a vehicle including same. The invention relates to sealing systems including sealing profiles of the type including sliding and mobile-glazing sweeping seals, which can be used in any type of motor vehicle. The sealing system (105) of the invention for such a mobile-glazing door leaf (103) includes at least: an external fitting having a sliding seal (106a) with an outer trim (110), and an internal fitting for said door leaf including an inner seal (106b) with an inner trim (109), each of said fittings being formed of a single piece that is at least partially moulded.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Laurent Coldre, Olivier Laude
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Publication number: 20100095600Abstract: A window assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a division post formed by a co-extrusion process to include integrally-formed window pane seals. Upper and lower ends of the division post are joined or assembled to a flexible seal band such that the post and seal band completely surround a fixed window pane. The window assembly is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: JYCO SEALING TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Marcel Gagnon, Nicholas Talbot, Shawn Jyawook, Jim Browell
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Publication number: 20100095601Abstract: A refrigerator and a method of controlling the refrigerator are provided. A home bar door is closed when external pressure is applied to the home bar door in a state where the home bar door is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Myung-Woo Ha
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Publication number: 20100095602Abstract: A method for making a thermally stable cutting element may include forming an acid mixture containing two different acid species by combining an acid solution and at least one acid-forming compound, wherein the at least one acid-forming compound is provided in solid form, and wherein the at least one acid-forming compound produces an acid that is different than the acid solution; treating at least a portion of a sintered diamond body by placing the sintered diamond body in the acid mixture, wherein the sintered diamond body comprises: a matrix phase of bonded-together diamond grains; a plurality of interstitial regions dispersed within the matrix phase; and a metal material disposed within a plurality of the interstitial regions; wherein the treating removes the metal material from at least a portion of the plurality of interstitial regions; and removing the sintered diamond body from the acid mixture after a predetermined length of time, wherein at least a portion of the diamond body removed from the acid miType: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: J. Daniel Belnap, Anthony Griffo, Peter Thomas Cariveau, Loel Corbett, Yahua Bao, Gerald Demenna
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Publication number: 20100095603Abstract: A load measuring system for measuring the loads on a foundation for wind turbines is disclosed. A load measuring device is mounted on a rock anchor pad for a turbine and measures the loads on the anchor. Signals from the load measuring device are transmitted to a remote location. The load measuring device is installed on selected rock anchor pads, distributed evenly about the foundation pad. The signals from the load measuring are transmitted to a control station at a remote location, thereby enabling continuous monitoring of the loading conditions on the rock anchors. The signals from a plurality of load measuring systems may be transmitted to the control station, so as to allow monitoring of a group of wind turbine foundation pads at a single location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: REED & REEDInventor: Patrick Anthony DeFilipp
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Publication number: 20100095604Abstract: A modular architectural wall system for a patient room may support accessories and include panels. The architectural wall system may include gas outlets and electrical outlets mounted to a surface of the architectural wall system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Dennis J. Gallant, Brian J. Hoffman, Steven R. Westerfeld, Sebastian Moster, Joseph H. Abel
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Publication number: 20100095605Abstract: A method of construction by which the framework of various structures can be erected in a Geodesic manner is proposed. These structures are Geodesic in that they are comprised of a large number of a few identical parts and such that the pressure on the structure is distributed throughout the structure: In this case, the thicker the Dimensions of the parts the greater the strength of the structure. This method uses Hexagonal and Pentagonal cylinders as the main parts of the Geodesic structure, and similar Geodesic structures were proposed and built by the American Architect, the late R. Buckminster Fuller in the early 1960's. and many variations of Geodesics have been proposed and built since then. The concept has a mirror in the Molecular World, Specifically, the Carbon-60 Molecule discovered in 1985; The parent of a new family of molecular structures known as fullerenes named in honor of R. Buckminster Fuller. It is of special interest to note that R.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Jeffrey Max Belicofski
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Publication number: 20100095606Abstract: A non-planar suspended panel system comprising a metal grid formed of curved main runners and straight cross runners extending between the main runners, a plurality of panels supported on the grid, the panels each having flat major faces with quadrilateral profiles, the edges of a panel being aligned with a pair of main runners and a pair of cross runners, each panel having flanges at its edges extending between its flat face and the runners in a manner that disposes the plane of its flat face generally parallel to chordal lines in the planes of the main runners between the intersections of the associated cross runners and main runners, whereby the panel system extends over a three dimensional surface and the surface is formed of a multitude of facets each formed by one of said panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: USG INTERIORS, INC.Inventor: John D. Bankston
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Publication number: 20100095607Abstract: The panel includes a water resistant barrier layer secured atop its outward facing surface. The water resistant barrier layer includes a skid resistant surface. The panels are made of lignocellulosic material. The water resistant and skid resistant surface may include indicia for aligning strips of tape or for aligning fasteners. A method for manufacturing the water resistant building panels is also disclosed and includes the steps of feeding paper onto a forming belt, depositing lignocellulosic material and the binding agent onto the forming belt so as to form a lignocellulosic mat, applying heat and pressure so as to impart the skid resistant surface on the paper, and cutting panels to predetermined sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS LLCInventors: John L. BENNETT, Joel F. BARKER, Rick D. JORDAN, Thomas L. SCHUMAN, Nian OU, Neil C. SWIACKI, Kelly R. FLAHERTY
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Publication number: 20100095608Abstract: A sliding pendulum seismic isolator (1) comprises a lower sliding element (2) provided with a concave surface (2a) facing upwards, an upper sliding element (3) provided with a concave surface (3a) facing downwards, a first intermediate element (4) and a second intermediate element (5), said intermediate elements (4, 5) being each provided with a convex sliding surface (4a, 5a) suitable to allow the sliding of the first and second intermediate elements (4, 5) on the concave surfaces (2a, 3a) of said lower and upper sliding elements (2, 3) respectively. The first intermediate element (4) has a convex spherical surface (4b) opposed to its convex sliding surface (4a), and the second intermediate element (5) has a flat surface (5b) opposed to its convex sliding surface (5a). The convex spherical surface (4b) and the flat surface (5b) are in contact with each other and are suitable to allow a relative rotation substantially without sliding between the intermediate elements (4, 5).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: ALGA S.P.A.Inventor: Agostino Marioni
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Publication number: 20100095609Abstract: A combined power generator using solar, wind and wave energies is disclosed. The combined power generator comprises a steel tower structure (2) having a solar energy power generation unit in which a plurality of light collection plates (19) are arranged in multiple rows and columns, a wind energy power generation apparatus which is installed on the top of the steel tower structure (2) and rotates by means of the wind, and a wave energy generation apparatus which is driven by means of the flow of water, wherein the steel tower structure, the wind energy power generation apparatus, and the wave energy generation apparatus are combined.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Yun Se Kim
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Publication number: 20100095610Abstract: A building has an interior space, a first wall surface, and a vent. A vortex guide baffle is positioned at least partially separating a vortex chamber from a remainder of the interior space. The vent is along the vortex chamber. The vortex chamber has an inlet opening from the remainder at the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventor: Nathan S. Hariharan
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Publication number: 20100095611Abstract: Novel structural support framing assemblies and component thereof are described herein for use in residential, commercial, and industrial building construction. Preferred embodiments of the inventive framing assembly include the employment of a variety of structural studs and stud mounts, the studs preferably fabricated of a composite material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: James P. Antonic
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Publication number: 20100095612Abstract: Novel structural support framing assemblies and component thereof are described herein for use in residential, commercial, and industrial building construction. Preferred embodiments of the inventive framing assembly include the employment of a variety of structural studs and stud mounts, the studs preferably fabricated of a composite material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: James P. Antonic
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Publication number: 20100095613Abstract: Wall and floor structures of a building each comprise a base layer comprising prefabricated panels with grooved inner faces and a covering layer disposed over the panels to cooperate with walls of the grooves to define channels extending along the panels. Selected grooves contain in-floor heating elements and electrical wiring and routing components. A prefabricated corner panel is formed by notching out an oversized channel in the same type of panel, bending the panel along the channel and filling a remaining gap at the so-formed corner bend with a higher r-value insulation than the rest of the panel. Wall and floor panels are joined by a connector having a C-shaped portion that caps exterior floor panel edges and an integral projecting portion inserted into a slot formed in the wall panel's insulating layer at a bottom edge of the floor panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Arthur George Paetkau, Jake Neufeld
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Publication number: 20100095614Abstract: Designed for office interior environments and layouts, there is provided a module wall system that comprises a module having a number of cavities and opposite cavities. The modules may include board plates, lateral plates, cover plates, and internal rails that are built to accommodate cables and utilities. The internal rails may be posted throughout the length of such modules and may interconnect with columns. The cavities may have cover plates positioned conveniently to form a structural, functional and decorative composition. The modules are interconnected, structured and fixed with the columns, which can be posted vertically and sitting on feet, to provide better stability. The columns are hollow and fitted with removable column cover for access to wiring or complementary accommodation of decorative objects. Modules may form various convenient work areas or cubicle layouts with functional and aesthetic environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Luciano Trindade de Sousa Monteiro
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Publication number: 20100095615Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel has a top frame structure defining an upward-opening channel extending lengthwise along the upper edge of the panel. An elongate header member is normally disposed within this channel. The header member is vertically slidably supported on supports fixed to the top frame structure so that the header member, in a storage position, is retained in the space. When the panel has been swung upwardly so that the upper edge is aligned below a preinstalled ceiling track, then the header member is manually displaced upwardly until the header telescopes over the ceiling track. A fixed connection is then formed between the header and the ceiling track to provide lateral stability at the upper edge of the wall panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Alain Leo Houle, Charine Ella Roy, Steven Charles McIlvenna
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Publication number: 20100095616Abstract: A concrete material, particularly for concrete compression elements transmitting compressive forces, to be used in a structural element as the thermal insulation in structural engineering, made of a high-strength concrete in the strength class C55 or higher, with the concrete being embodied as a thermally insulating, load-bearing material including titanium minerals as additives. Additionally, a structural element for thermal insulation and a brick-shaped thermally insulating element, each using said concrete material, are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: SCHOCK BAUTEILE GMBHInventor: Harald Braasch
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Publication number: 20100095617Abstract: A tower foundation is provided having at least one cavity formed within the foundation. At least a portion of the cavity is located below ground level, and the cavity contains electrical equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Hartmut A. Scholte-Wassink
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Publication number: 20100095618Abstract: Provided are materials and methods related to a roofing material comprising at least two layers of polymeric materials, a top layer exposed to the environment and a bottom layer contacting the roof structure, the top layer including an amount of metallic appearing special effect pigment material to impart a metallic appearance. The polymeric material may be a thermoplastic olefin resin, a polyvinyl chloride resin, or other material. Additionally, the polymeric materials contain UV stabilizers and/or flame retardants, smoke suppressants or other fillers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: BASF CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Edison, Gregory R. Coughlin, Doreen C. Becker
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Publication number: 20100095619Abstract: The invention relates to a tile for installing on a base surface, the tile having a front, a back, and an edge, characterized in that at least one supplementary element (2) is disposed in the region of the back (11), the element being preferably configured as an elastically, or ductile deformable spacer element (3), having at least one laterally protruding spacer (6), and that preferably at least one adhesive element (4) is disposed in the region of a side of the spacer (3) facing away from the tile (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Weber Klaus, Rolf Timm
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Publication number: 20100095620Abstract: A compliant trim for use between concrete slabs is disclosed, intended for the replacement of wood commonly used for formwork to divide concrete slabs. The compliant trim is easily inserted into the space cleared of wood, will not migrate deeper into the space, and is therefore independent of the depth of the cleared space beyond a minimum needed for installation. Additionally, the compliant trim lies flush or below the surface of slabs which have edge radii, making it relatively unaffected by foot traffic, vehicles, and the like. The trim may be extruded, may be manufactured from recycled materials, and remains compliant to allow for joint expansion and contraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Robert David Wilkes, JR.