Patents Issued in May 20, 2010
  • Publication number: 20100122440
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a reclosable zipper for a package or bag wherein apertures are formed at periodic package-width intervals passing through the interlocking elements of the zipper profiles in order to minimize the mass of zipper material in areas where side seals of packages or bags will be subsequently formed. The otherwise interlocking elements upstream of, or at the trailing edge of, the apertures are deformed so as to prevent interlocking of the elements through a limited area. This allows a separator pin to pass through the area of the apertures and pass between the zipper profiles, eliminating or reducing the collision of the separator with the zipper profiles and subsequent potential damage to the zipper profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Charles G. GRECO
  • Publication number: 20100122441
    Abstract: Drawstrings or cords of clothing or non-clothing items such as carrying apparatuses are prevented from receding and being lost in the item by providing a flexible string covering apparatus through which strings or cords are passed. A central body region of a string covering apparatus is adorned with a team logo, company emblem, or the like, and aperture regions are arranged on opposite ends of the central body region in which to thread the string or cord. The thermoplastic composition material and the shape of apertures within the aperture regions prevent the string covering apparatus from sliding, allowing the user or maker of the string covering apparatus to display a desired image unobstructed by the string or cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Perry Jeter, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100122442
    Abstract: A method includes joining an integral bulkhead and a blade shell to form a blade and separating the blade into two blade segments at a location including the integral bulkhead such that each blade segment comprises a portion of the integral bulkhead and a portion of the blade shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Bowden Kirkpatrick, Peggy Lynn Baehmann, Shu Ching Quek, Grama Narasimhaprasad Praveen, Youdong Zhou
  • Publication number: 20100122443
    Abstract: An apparatus for installing a screen material includes a main body having a tube disposed threrethrough, the tube adapted to receive a spline material, a leg having a rotatably attached insertion wheel coupled to the main body, and an alignment wheel rotatably coupled to the body in alignment with the insertion wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey H. Ward
  • Publication number: 20100122444
    Abstract: An apparatus may comprise a rail system, a multi-axis carriage, a tool module, and a controller. The rail system may be capable of being attached to a surface on a structure. The multi-axis carriage may be coupled to the rail system. The multi-axis carriage may be capable of moving along the rail system and moving a riveting tool in axes relative to the surface. The tool module may be capable of being removably coupled to the multi-axis carriage. The tool module may comprise a frame and may be capable of receiving the riveting tool. The controller may be capable of controlling movement of the riveting tool to a number of locations on the surface of the structure and may be capable of causing the riveting tool to install a number of rivets in the number of preselected locations in response to a signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Eric M. Reid, Brent F. Craig, Riley Harrison HansonSmith
  • Publication number: 20100122445
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for installing fasteners are disclosed. In one general aspect, a threaded fastener has a first end for engaging an anchor and includes means for turning the fastener at a second end. Also included are means for simultaneously both drawing the threaded fastener away from the anchoring means and turning the threaded fastener with respect to the anchoring means to advance the fastener through the anchoring nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: William J. Cossart
  • Publication number: 20100122446
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including a workspace for receiving a stent and a delivery device for the stent; a source for exposing the stent in the workspace to a plasticizing agent, vapor, or moisture, wherein the stent can be reduced in diameter in the workspace while under exposure of the plasticizing agent, vapor or moisture; and a device for reducing the diameter of the stent in the workspace to position the stent on or within the deliver device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Stephen Dirk Pacetti
  • Publication number: 20100122447
    Abstract: A method of making a screen for downhole use uses mesh screen layers that are diffusion bonded to each other. The ends that will overlap to make a seam when the sheets that are attached together are rolled into a tube are compressed before the tube shape is created or thereafter when the tube shape and an inner base pipe are drawn through a die to join the seam made by the overlapping edges. Because of the compression of the edges, when they overlap to form a tube the wall thickness at the overlap is about the same as the remaining thickness of the screen portion. Optionally, a resilient material can be compressed into the open areas of the screen portions that will be overlapped to make the generally longitudinally oriented seam. The seam can be parallel to the screen axis or spiral around it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Elmer R. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20100122448
    Abstract: A method and system of affixing a plaque to a solid surface is provided. The method includes the steps of providing at least one opening in a face of the solid surface and inserting a plaque support into the at least one opening. The plaque support includes a body defining a passageway therethrough and having a first end and a second end. The first end has a flange portion. Further, at least one outer tab member extends radially outward toward the first end and at least one inner tab member extends radially inward toward the second end. The outer tab member engages the solid surface upon insertion of the plaque support into the at least one opening. The method and system further include providing the plaque with at least one installation fastener. The at least one installation fastener is inserted into the passageway of the plaque support, such that the at least one inner tab member engages the at least one installation fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Matthews Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory A. Slepecki, Daniel T. Lenau
  • Publication number: 20100122449
    Abstract: A covering for a containment pool, tank or enclosure, in particular a containment enclosure for a nuclear power plant, is produced by placing metal sheets parallel to a first wall at a predetermined distance from the latter, each sheet comprising anchoring elements, on a first face arranged facing the first wall, placing a rail situated between the anchoring elements and comprising side walls and a base delineating a space facing the area to be welded with two adjacent sheets, making a weld bead by full-penetration butt welding of the adjacent metal sheets, and pouring concrete between said first wall and the metal sheets, the anchoring elements of the metal sheets being completely independent from the weld bead after the concrete has been poured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicants: Societat D'Obres I Treballs Subterranis Del Pirineu, S.L. (Sots, S.L.), Carretera Dels Cortals
    Inventor: Jean Simon
  • Publication number: 20100122450
    Abstract: A quantity of wire is associated with a number of interruptions that occurred during the production and/or subsequent processing of the wire. The number of interruptions is used to classify the wire as being of a particular quality and/or suitable for a particular task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Neal R. Nelson, Raymond G. Bender, Yonatan Necoechea
  • Publication number: 20100122451
    Abstract: A process for simulating and assembling flexible parts includes creating an ideal path between first and second planes and placing a virtual rigid envelope around the ideal path, and possibly tubular extensions beyond the path. A virtual flexible part is marked with reference features and pulled through the virtual rigid envelope, such that the path of the virtual flexible part is constrained but may rotate. Removing the virtual rigid envelope allows the virtual flexible part to relax, causing it to move to its lowest energy state. Zero-twist end conditions on the virtual flexible part are marked, corresponding to the intersection of the reference features with the planes. Identification marks are placed on a real flexible part, corresponding to the reference strips on the virtual flexible part. The real flexible part may then be assembled by aligning zero-twist marks on mating features to the identification marks on the real flexible part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Wuhua Yang, Robert Bruce Tilove, Richard A. Knoth
  • Publication number: 20100122452
    Abstract: An assembling device for assembling an electronic device which includes a front shell, a rear shell, a lens cover mounted on one of the front and rear shells includes a supporting member and a pressing member. The supporting member includes a base and a positioning block according to the lens cover to be assembled. The base defines a well for receiving the electronic device to be assembled. The positioning block is positioned in the well and has an adjustable height relative to the bottom surface of the well. The pressing member includes a pressing portion which is configured for pressing one of the front and rear shells of the electronic device. Thereby when assembling the electronic device, the height of the positioning block can be adjusted to press or not press the lens cover depending on which of the front and rear shells is assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Kun-Hung Ho
  • Publication number: 20100122453
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the dielectric properties of at least one in-service electrical cable section having a central stranded conductor encased in a polymeric insulation jacket and having an interstitial void volume in the region of the conductor. The method includes filling the interstitial void volume with at least one dielectric property-enhancing fluid and then confining the fluid within the interstitial void volume at a residual pressure greater than about 50 psig, with the pressure being imposed along the entire length of the cable section and being below the elastic limit of the insulation jacket. The cable section is heated by imposing a potential of no more than about 500 volts across the conductor during at least a portion of the time required to complete the other described steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Glen J. Bertini, Norman E. Keitges
  • Publication number: 20100122454
    Abstract: A method for forming an isolated inner lead from a leadframe is revealed. The leadframe primarily comprises a plurality of leads, the isolated inner lead, and an external lead. Each lead has an inner portion having a finger. The isolated inner lead having two fingers is completely formed inside a molding area and is made of the same metal leadframe as the leads. One finger of the isolated inner lead and the fingers of the leads are linearly arranged. The other finger of the isolated inner lead is adjacent to a finger of the external lead. At least one of the inner portions divides the isolated inner lead from the external lead. The isolated inner lead is integrally connected to an adjacent one of the inner portions by a connecting block. A tape-attaching step is performed to mechanically connect the isolated inner lead where two insulating tapes are attached in a manner that the connecting block can be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Wen-Jeng Fan, Yu-Mei Hsu
  • Publication number: 20100122455
    Abstract: A component mounting apparatus 1 for mounting a semiconductor chip 6a picked from a component feeding stage 3 to a substrate 7 is configured so as to have a second head 12 for subjecting the substrate 7 or the semiconductor chip 6a loaded on the substrate 7 by a first head 11 to predetermined operation in addition to having the first head 11 equipped with a loading unit 19 that loads the semiconductor chip 6a on the substrate 7. The second head 12 is configured in such a way that the second head 12 can selectively be equipped with, in addition to a coating unit 20 for squiring paste for component bonding purpose from a coating nozzle, a work unit having at least one of a paste transfer function for transferring paste by means of a transfer tool, to thus supply paste to the substrate and a heating-press function for pressing the component loaded on the substrate against the substrate while heating the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventor: Kazuhiko Noda
  • Publication number: 20100122456
    Abstract: A method for bonding includes providing a first die and a second die; scanning at least one of the first die and the second die to determine thickness variations of the at least one of the first die and the second die; placing the second die facing the first die with a first surface of the first die facing a second surface of the second die; aligning the first surface and the second surface parallel to each other using the thickness variations; and bonding the second die onto the first die. The step of aligning the first surface and the second surface includes tilting one of the first die and the second die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Wen-Chih Chiou, Weng-Jin Wu
  • Publication number: 20100122457
    Abstract: An application method for resin includes applying resin to a first electronic component in an application chamber under a first internal pressure, moving a second electronic component into an internal pressure adjustment chamber under a second internal pressure which is higher than the first internal pressure and adjusting an internal pressure of the internal pressure adjustment chamber from the second internal pressure to the first internal pressure, and moving the second electronic component into the application chamber while moving the first electronic component into the internal pressure adjustment chamber after the step of application of the resin has been completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: Kazuyuki Ikura, Junzou Une, Jun Matsueda
  • Publication number: 20100122458
    Abstract: One aspect of this disclosure provides an electrical connector pin for a printed wiring board. This embodiment includes an unmachined, collar having an acircular configuration and including a side wall. This embodiment further includes a machined first cylindrical connector shaft integrally formed with the collar and extending from collar along the longitudinal axis, and a machined second cylindrical connector shaft integrally formed with the collar and extending from the collar and along the longitudinal axis in a direction opposite to that of the first cylindrical connector shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Lineage Power Corporation
    Inventors: William L. Woods, JR., Anthony Schneemann
  • Publication number: 20100122459
    Abstract: A method of making a wind turbine blade is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a mold generally conforming to a shape of at least a portion of a wind turbine blade. A filling step fills the mold with a thermoplastic material. A heating step heats the mold, and at least a portion of the heating step includes a rotating step that rotates the mold. A cooling step cools the mold, and is followed by a removing step, which removes at least a portion of the wind turbine blade from the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Rachel M. Suffield
  • Publication number: 20100122460
    Abstract: A channel forming method includes: forming a first member having a fitting groove and a second member which is to be fitted into the fitting groove; fitting the second member into the fitting groove; and joining joint peripheral portions of the first member and the second member by heating from outside the fitted second member, and a channel is foamed by channel grooves formed in a bottom portion of the fitting groove and a facing surface of the second member facing the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Masayuki TAKATA
  • Publication number: 20100122461
    Abstract: A spring assembly for use with a direct oxidation fuel cell system is provided. The spring assembly includes a pair of spring elements, placed over each of the major dimensions of the fuel cell, such that the top and bottom spring elements provide at least a portion of the load to the fuel cell for the required compression. The springs are designed to be fully compressed under the design pressure and are held in the compressed state by two side clamps thus providing a uniform planar pressure distribution across the fuel cell system. The spring elements each include several grooves formed therein extending towards center of the element. The side clamps include fastening members which are fingerlike extensions that fit within the grooves of the spring elements to hold the springs in tight engagement over the fuel cell system, with out bolts, pins or other fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Constantinos Minas, Charles C. Carlstrom, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100122462
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a skin engaging member in the form of a narrow elongated strip of dimensions suitable for placement on a razor cartridge. The skin engaging member includes a first uppermost erodible layer, a second erodible layer positioned below the first layer and a third erodible layer positioned below the second layer. The first layer has a first color and a first thickness dimension. The second layer has a second color different from said the color and a second thickness dimension that is less than the first thickness dimension. The third layer has a third color different from the first color and the second layer and has a third thickness dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Thilivhali Tshikovhi Ndou, Neville Sonnenberg
  • Publication number: 20100122463
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a skin engaging member in the form of a narrow elongated strip of dimensions suitable for placement on a razor cartridge. The skin engaging member includes a first uppermost erodible layer, a second erodible layer positioned below the first layer and a third erodible layer positioned below the second layer. The first layer has a first color and includes a lubricious water-soluble polymer. The second layer has a second color different from said the color and includes a greater amount of lubricous water-soluble polymer, in percent by weight, than the first layer. The third layer has a third color different from the first color and the second layer and has a third thickness dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Thilivhali Tshikovhi Ndou, Neville Sonneberg
  • Publication number: 20100122464
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a razor cartridge including a guard, a cap and a plurality of blades each with sharpened edges located between the guard and the cap. The cap includes a cap edge positioned nearest the blades and an erodible skin engaging member. A cap blade is positioned nearest the cap and an adjacent blade is positioned immediately adjacent to the cap blade and between the cap blade and the guard. The skin engaging member includes at least one upper layer and a base layer positioned below the upper layer. The upper layer erodes during shaving exposing the upper surface of the base layer which is positioned relative to the cap edge such that when the upper layer has eroded the cap blade edge has a final exposure defined by the adjacent blade edge, the cap edge and the upper surface of the base layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Thilivhali Tshikovhi Ndou, Neville Sonnenberg
  • Publication number: 20100122465
    Abstract: A hand-held slicing device having a handle connected to a slicing tray. The slicing tray includes a ramp leading to a fixed blade. The ramp is readily adjustable such that the height of the edge of the ramp most closely adjacent the blade can be raised or lowered. In one version, the ramp can be raised or lowered by sliding a support structure connected to a knob that can be slideably adjusted by the user's thumb. The device may include a series of julienne blades that are selectively extendable above the slicing ramp or retractable below the ramp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Larry Holmes, Sascha Kaposi
  • Publication number: 20100122466
    Abstract: An alignment apparatus includes an adapter base having a support for rotatably mounting a laser level device thereon and at least one bracket receptacle adapted to attach to an end of a raceway-mounting bracket or other type of bracket. The adapter base may also include more than one type of bracket receptacle to accommodate different types of brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: The Wiremold Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hemingway, Richard R. Picard
  • Publication number: 20100122467
    Abstract: A range finder that is particularly adapted for use in conjunction with an archery bow has a generally L-shaped configuration one end of which is threaded for attachment to a socket normally provided on archery bows. Another portion of the range finder includes a plurality of disks that are adjustably positioned on a support member so that the range finder can be individually calibrated for specific game also taking into account the physical characteristics of the hunter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Lewis E. Davis
  • Publication number: 20100122468
    Abstract: This apparatus is designed to accurately measure or compare loaded or unloaded ammunition cartridges of all shapes and sizes. It measures between the base of a cartridge and any of its flat or tapered surfaces above. This apparatus is comprised of an adjustable v-block that is secured to the stem of a digital or mechanical indicator that is mounted on a vertical shaft above a flat pedestal. As the v-block and stem are raised, a cartridge case is then positioned between the v-block and the pedestal of this apparatus. The cartridge can then be engaged by lowering the v-block to contact any upper location on a cartridge. After this v-block rests on any upper location of a cartridge, the indicator is then reset to zero. The indicator is then prepared to measure or compare the difference of each cartridge in relation to its base. The measurement from the cartridge shoulder to its base is known as headspace. The measurements taken from the bullet back toward the base will reveal variations in bullet seating depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Larry Albert Willis
  • Publication number: 20100122469
    Abstract: A template is provided for positioning at least one ribbon assembly on a garment at a predetermined position relative to the pocket. The template has a template body having a generally two-dimensional profile that is removably positionable on the front of the garment at least partially above the pocket. The template also has ribbon assembly positioning guides positioned on the template body to locate a predetermined position of a ribbon assembly on the garment in spaced relation with the pocket and with the template body. The ribbon assembly positioning guide includes a protrusion extending outwardly from the template and configured to support the ribbon assembly at a position at least partly coincidental with the predetermined position of the ribbon assembly. In other words, when the ribbon assembly is supported on the protrusion, the ribbon assembly is at least partly in the predetermined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Matthew Bridger Allen
  • Publication number: 20100122470
    Abstract: A dehumidifier is used for restoring a water damaged electronic device. The dehumidifier comprises a sealable watertight container having a wall with an inside surface. The container has an interior chamber, and an open end. The open end has a releasable seal. The wall has an anti-static property, which prevents electrostatic charges from damaging the electronic device. The wall is a moisture barrier. The interior chamber is large enough to receive the electronic device. A desiccant material is placed within a water vapor-permeable enclosure, which is disposed within the interior chamber. The desiccant material is a hydrophilic material such as silica gel, calcium carbonate, molecular sieve, activated clay, or alumina. The container wall is generally transparent. A humidity indicator is placed within the interior chamber. An optional heater is placed within the interior chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Bradley C. Davis, Gregory Montgomery
  • Publication number: 20100122471
    Abstract: A shoe is provided having a sole that provides excellent shock absorption without reducing support and stability or such a shoe that is generally light in weight. The shoe may have a sole for supporting a foot of a wearer, and a shoe upper adjacent the sole. The sole may include an upper force-distribution plate portion, a lower force-distribution plate portion spaced below the upper plate portion, a lateral shell connecting the upper and lower force-distribution plate portions, and at least one resilient shock-absorber element in contact with and between both the upper and lower plate portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Converse Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Edington, Michael DiTullo
  • Publication number: 20100122472
    Abstract: Torsion control devices for use in an article of footwear are disclosed. An article of footwear comprises: a sole having a forefoot portion and a rearfoot portion; and a torsion element disposed in the sole, wherein the torsion element allows the forefoot portion to rotate in a first direction relative to the rearfoot portion and restricts rotation of the forefoot portion relative to the rearfoot portion in a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: C. Griffin WILSON, III, Gerd R. Manz, Mark A. Henderson, Robert Leimer, Timothy K. Robinson, Franz G. Rott, Darren M. Wood
  • Publication number: 20100122473
    Abstract: A bowling footwear kit includes a left shoe and a right shoe, each having a midsole with a toe region and a heel region, wherein the toe region covers the entire area from the front of the shoe to a selected line in front of the heel region, and the peripheral shapes of the toe region of the left shoe and of the toe region of the right shoe are substantially identical. The kit further includes two or more foreparts having different traction characteristics for removable attachment to the toe region of either the left or right shoe, and having the peripheral shapes substantially identical to each other and to the peripheral shape of the toe regions of the left and right shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Kenneth Daniel Santos
  • Publication number: 20100122474
    Abstract: A sandal comprises a sole, a first strap having a first end, a second end and at least one first magnetic member positioned between the first and second ends, each of the first and second ends mounted to the sole at a predetermined position such that the first strap and the sole define an opening for receiving a foot of a user and retaining the foot therein, and a second strap having a first end, a second end and at least second magnetic member positioned between the first and second ends corresponding to the at least one first magnetic member of the first strap such that the second strap is releasably attachable to the first strip by a magnetic attraction force generated between the at least one first magnetic member of the first strap and the corresponding at least one second magnetic member of the second strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: GLOBE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Stephanie A. WOLF, Les H. HUGHBANKS, Joseph D. LI
  • Publication number: 20100122475
    Abstract: A shoe footbed 10 made by first molding a shape-retaining layer 12 into a contoured condition. After the shape-retaining layer 12 has been molded, a layer of thermal insulation 14 is placed on top of the molded layer 12. A conforming layer 16 and a fabric top layer 18 may be placed over the thermal insulation 14 and the shape-retaining layer 12. The inventive method of manufacture is particularly suited for making insulated footbeds that contain nonwoven webs of polymeric microfiber because damage to the fibrous web from heat and compression may be avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Scott M. Purrington, Frank Roppolo
  • Publication number: 20100122476
    Abstract: A method of forming a decorated midsole element for articles of footwear includes obtaining a decorated film having one or more graphic elements applied to a first surface of the film and placing the decorated film in a mold. A midsole element is obtained and placed in the mold, and pressure is applied to the mold to form a midsole element having a decorated surface. The decorated film may include a layer of polyether-block co-polyamide polymer and the midsole element may be formed of ethylvinylacetate. A midsole assembly and an article of footwear having decorated midsole top layers are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Tony H. Le, Susan D. Cessor, Namkook Kim
  • Publication number: 20100122477
    Abstract: An apron assembly includes an apron having an apron body extending between a first apron side and a second apron side. A portion of the apron includes an arcuate gear surface. A hydraulic actuator assembly includes a linear hydraulic actuator configured to actuate a drive gear, which is in mesh with the arcuate gear surface. According to an exemplary embodiment, the hydraulic actuator assembly is configured to translate linear motion into rotary motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Doyle Roley
  • Publication number: 20100122478
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a steam iron comprising a housing with a handle, a water container, a steam control device and a vapor chamber provided with an electric heating plate, wherein the steam control device comprising a pressure sensor mounted on the handle of said housing, a control board with a microprocessor and an execution unit for providing the water into said chamber or providing the vapor generated by a evaporator into said chamber for secondly heated; the execution unit is controlled by the control board by the pressure signal provided by said pressure sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Hwa LEE, Chien-Chih Pan
  • Publication number: 20100122479
    Abstract: One embodiment includes an apparatus that includes a flexible tether to be coupled to an electroluminescent (EL) power source of an aircraft, the tether including an electrical conductor, a banner to be coupled to the flexible tether and an EL lamp coupled to the banner, the EL lamp in electrical communication with the electrical conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Safe Lites, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron J. Golle
  • Publication number: 20100122480
    Abstract: Apparatus for producing an optical effect includes a screen comprising at least one electroluminescent material and associated electrodes for exciting the electroluminescent material to emit light. The electrodes are locally excitable so that the regions of the electroluminescent material generally in the shape of flames may be excited. In an alternative form, or additionally, the screen comprises a material of variable opacity such as a liquid crystal polymer or a suspended particle device, gain, electrodes are locally excitable to locally change the opacity of the screen. The screen is locally illuminated to provide the impression of flames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Basic Holdings
    Inventor: Noel O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20100122481
    Abstract: A windproof billboard, including at least a body, a pair of first supports, multiple second supports, a rotating shaft, multiple linkage mechanisms, a transmission mechanism, a power mechanism, and at least one brake, wherein the first supports and the second supports are disposed on the ground, the bottom of the body is hinge connected to the first supports, the linkage mechanisms are hinge connected an upper part of the back of the body and fixed on the rotating shaft, and operate to drive the body to rotate with respect to the first supports, the rotating shaft abuts against one of the second supports, the power mechanism is fixed on the transmission mechanism and operates to drive the rotating shaft to rotate via the transmission mechanism, and the brake is disposed on one of the second supports and operates to fix the rotating shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Peiyuan XU
  • Publication number: 20100122482
    Abstract: A recoil reducer device for use with a firearm is provided, that is movable between a rest position and a recoil position. The recoil reducer device includes a firearm stock, including a first stock member having a first stock member cavity, and a second stock member having a second stock member cavity. A recoil reducer is receivable in the first and second stock cavities. The recoil reducer includes a shock absorber including a housing and an axially movable plunger. A slider is provided that includes a first slider member fixedly coupled to the shock absorber, and a second slider member movable with respect to the shock absorber and first stock member. A base member is fixedly coupled to the second slider member and a magnet that is magnetically coupled to the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Nathan Simms, Phil Simms
  • Publication number: 20100122483
    Abstract: An improved bolt carrier for a firearm is provided that improves the overall reliability and performance of the firearm bolt assembly. The bolt carrier includes a bolt with a body having a number of lugs extending therefrom. The bolt includes an extractor recess sized and configured to avoid any undercut of the lugs adjacent the recess. The bolt also includes an extractor pivotably engaged in a recess formed in the bolt. The extractor has a pair nipples on flanges configured to engage a pair of integrally buffered springs disposed on a tapered spring well on either side of a firing pin bore extending through the bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Bernard Iredale Clark
  • Publication number: 20100122484
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of using an ergonomic fore grip/gun handle with a concealable and collapsible bipod. One version can have a tubular recess consisting of a first cylindrical cutout housing the bipod legs when concealed and a sliding piston that deploys the legs and a second cylindrical cutout housing a release mechanism and a void space for other accessories. The release mechanism has a compression spring positioned between the piston assembly and the bottom of the first cylindrical cutout and the compression spring. The legs are connected to the bottom of the piston assembly via a hinge and spring that when released from confinement within the fore grip, causes the legs to expand outward until fully deployed. Telescoping legs allow adjustment of leg length for use on uneven terrain. The grip portion has an outer surface with a flat surface on sides of the grip to provide a more stable grip, assist in orienting the mounted weapon and support pressure pads for lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph R. Moody, Joseph D. Gaddini
  • Publication number: 20100122485
    Abstract: A combination and accessory for a firearm having a receiving mechanism such as a Picanny rail or similar mechanism. A bracket is used to secure an accessory to the firearm via the receiving mechanism. The bracket mechanism uses a holder configured to encircle a portion of the accessory and a securing bracket adapted to engage the receiving mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Eric Stephen Kincel
  • Publication number: 20100122486
    Abstract: A method for producing a fishing net is disclosed. Some sections and the other sections of the net are respectively formed of threads different in dyeing property, and then the net is dyed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: OSADA FISHING NET CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Osamu Osada, Toshihiko Matsui, Ryoichi Hazama
  • Publication number: 20100122487
    Abstract: A holder is disclosed which is capable of holding and allowing a jig pole to move. The holder includes a first member having an attachment mechanism rotatably secured to a first end and a holding member rotatably secured to a second end. The holding member also has a pair of spaced apart, upright legs each having a terminal end with a notch formed therein. The holder also includes a second member which has a shaft joined to a collar. The shaft is sized to fit within each of the notches and the collar is of sufficient size to encircle the handle of the jig pole. The holder further includes an adjustable member capable of securing the collar to the handle, forward of the fishing reel, such that the weight of the fishing reel retains the jigging pole at an acute angle relative to a body of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Richard David Snider
  • Publication number: 20100122488
    Abstract: [Object] To provide an oil emulsion which can be readily ignited using a conventional, commercially available burner without need of a specific type of device and which has a high ratio of water to an oil and is inexpensive. [Solving Means] An oil emulsion is obtained by mixing under agitation an oil, an emulsifier and a specific type of water obtained by initially passing water through an ion exchange resin, passing either tourmaline or a silicon dioxide-rich rock selected among igneous rocks and further passing the other. The oil emulsion obtained by mixing the oil, the emulsifier and the water is inexpensive and is able to maintain a stable emulsified state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Toshiharu Fukai
  • Publication number: 20100122489
    Abstract: A machine apparatus used for the creation of a combustionable liquid fuel material herein known as Type-A suitable for replacement of petroleum gasoline. Primary objective and conclusion is: 1) Production of Type-A; 2) the most cost-effective Type-A production apparatus possible. Graphite electrodes immersed underwater are electronically arched. Resulting after combustion carbon emissions ionize with mostly hydrogen and oxygen from the water at about 5000 degrees Celsius. Post-plasmatic discharge rises is captured, refrigerated and/or pressurized internally into Type-A. All apparatus power requirements are satisfied by Type-A internally with the exception of an initial bootstrap power-up cycle. An apparatus heat exchange run steam turbine provides a secondary energy provision. An internal logic flow processing system detects and prioritizes through the use of input ports availability of null-costing solar, wind and steam turbine production of electricity prior to using Type-A for apparatus power requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas Gary Hayes