Patents Issued in August 26, 2010
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Publication number: 20100213306Abstract: A vehicle may include a vehicle body maneuverable onto a near collision course with a target and a plurality of inflatable ballutes which, when inflated, extend generally radially from the vehicle body. A controller may cause the ballutes to be inflated prior to an anticipated time of collision with the target. A plurality of explosive charges may be attached to at least some of the ballutes. A detonation controller may be coupled to the controller and to the plurality of explosive charges.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Thomas A. Olden, Robert J. Cavalleri
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Publication number: 20100213307Abstract: A hybrid spin/fin stabilized projectile. The novel projectile includes a body, a first mechanism for spin stabilizing the body during a first mode, and a second mechanism for fin stabilizing the body during a second mode. In an illustrative embodiment, the projectile includes a rifling band adapted to engage with rifling in a gun during gun launch to impart a spin rate compatible with spin stabilization to the projectile, and a plurality of folding fins attached to an aft end of the body. A fin locking mechanism locks the fins in an undeployed position during the first mode and unlocks to deploy the fins at a predetermined time to switch the projectile to fin stabilization during the second mode. The projectile also includes a mechanism for reducing the spin of the projectile to a rate compatible with guided flight during the second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2007Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Andrew J. Hinsdale, Richard Dryer
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Publication number: 20100213308Abstract: Provided is a positive-pressure floating type airplane comprising an airfoil portion, left-right fuselages, a central fuselage, an elevator and a rudder disposed at the back of the airfoil portion, a thruster disposed at the back of the central fuselage, and a horizontal stabilizer disposed at the rear ends of the left-right fuselages. The individual front ends of the airfoil portion, the left-right fuselages and the central fuselage are formed into arcuate shapes in longitudinal sections. On the lower side of the airfoil portion, a recessed air capture is formed from the front end to the rear end. As a result, the positive-pressure floating type airplane is floated by the reaction from the air at the time when the air to pass the air capture through the airfoil portion is pushed by the thrust of the thruster, and is propelled forward by the component of that thrust.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Masahiko Suzuki
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Publication number: 20100213309Abstract: A system and method for assembling and operating a solar powered aircraft, composed of one or more modular constituent wing panels. Each wing panel includes at least one hinge interface that is configured to rotationally interface with a complementary hinge interface on another wing panel. When a first and second wing panel are coupled together via the rotational interface, they can rotate with respect to each other within a predetermined angular range. The aircraft further comprises a control system that is configured to acquire aircraft operating information and atmospheric information and use the same alter the angle between the wing panels, even if there are multiple wing panels. One or more of the wing panels can include photovoltaic cells and/or solar thermal cells to convert solar radiation energy or solar heat energy into electricity, that can be used to power electric motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Robert Parks
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Publication number: 20100213310Abstract: The present invention provides an actuator characterized by the use of a shuttle that shifts in response to an overload. The shuttle is movable axially relative to a rotary input member by continued rotation of the rotary input member so that a stop on the shuttle moves from an ambush position allowing free rotation of the rotary input member to a blocking position preventing further rotation of the rotary input member. In this way, the shuttle can be used to prevent rotation of a rotary input member during an overload of a control surface, thereby preventing damage to the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: James E. Flatt, Ted Alexander McKay
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Publication number: 20100213311Abstract: An electromechanical actuating assembly (100) can have a redundant design with a first electric motor (300A) providing actuator-moving power via a first drive train (400A) and a second electric motor (300B) providing actuator-moving power via a second drive train (400B). A first decoupling train (600A) can transmit decoupling power to decouple the first drive train (400A) from the actuator (200) and a second decoupling train (600B) for transmit decoupling power to decouple the second drive train (400B) from the actuator (200). The assembly (100) is operable in a fault-tolerant mode wherein actuator-moving power is transferred only through one drive train (400A/400B) and the other drive train (400B/400A) is decoupled from the actuator (200).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: James E. Flatt, David J. Gurrola, Bruce W. Behar, Daniel T. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20100213312Abstract: Systems and methods to distribute power in a system having a composite structure are provided. A particular aircraft includes a fuselage having a composite skin. The composite skin includes a first resin and a plurality of fibers. The fuselage also includes an expanded conductive patch bonded to an interior surface of the composite skin by a second resin. The expanded conductive patch is in electrical contact with the plurality of fibers. The fuselage also includes a connector in electrical contact with the expanded conductive patch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Andrew M. Robb
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Publication number: 20100213313Abstract: An integrated cargo loading and video monitoring system for an aircraft having at least one cargo compartment is disclosed. The system includes a cargo loading processor and a plurality of power drive units within the cargo compartment, each power drive unit being coupled to the cargo loading processor. The system also includes a video processor, and at least one video camera within the cargo compartment, the camera being coupled to the video processor. A central processor in communication with the cargo loading processor and the video processor is operable to receive information from both the cargo loading processor and from the video processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2007Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Blake Allen Reed, Louis Carl Samuelson
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Publication number: 20100213314Abstract: An arrangement for installing electric cables in the floor region of an aircraft includes longitudinal guide elements that form cable channels and essentially extend in the longitudinal direction of the aircraft parallel to seat rails that are arranged in the aircraft floor and serve for the mechanical attachment of seat legs. The longitudinal guide elements, which accommodate the data and supply cables to be installed, are not visible to aircraft passengers, but are still readily and easily accessible to the maintenance personnel. The floor plate features an elongate groove-shaped recess extending parallel to the seat rail in the longitudinal direction of the aircraft in the immediate vicinity of one of the two seat rails, wherein an elongate extruded profile is arranged in said recess. The extruded profile features an elongate drawer for transmitting shearing forces and an elongate cable shaft arranged above the drawer and serves for accommodating electric cables.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventors: Jan Haselmeier, Michael Bahs
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Publication number: 20100213315Abstract: The aircraft includes: a floor; a top panel of a central wing box; at least two rails and at least two beams, the rails and the beams extending between the floor and the panel; and at least one reinforcement suitable, independently of the rails, for taking up a force acting at the level of the floor and for transmitting said force to the beams and/or to the top panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONSInventor: Michel MARPINARD
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Publication number: 20100213316Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a cable from being damaged by rubbing against a helicopter. SOLUTION: A protection frame 2 is installed on a side surface of a machine body below a winch 11 equipped with a helicopter 10. A supporting groove 213 of a circular cross section long in a horizontal direction is formed on the protection frame 2, and a slide-contact body 3 of a cylindrical shape is rotatably fitted in the support groove 213. A part of the peripheral surface of the slide-contact body 3 fitted from an opening part of the supporting groove 213 is exposed, and the cable 12 hung down from the winch 11 is brought into contact with the exposed portion. The slide contact body 3 is divided into two or more parts, and it is formed by continuously aligning the divided slide-contact bodies 30 of the cylindrical shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: AERO ASAHI CORPORATIONInventor: Masahiro Hayashi
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Publication number: 20100213317Abstract: A door hinge (10) according to the invention comprises a first hinge element (12) which is fastenable to a door frame (24) and a second hinge element (14) which is fastenable to a door leaf (28) and has a first hinge blade (20) and a second hinge blade (22). A first pivot axis (32) is connected, when the door hinge (10) is in a first operating condition, to the first and second hinge elements (12, 14) in such a way that the second hinge blade (22) of the second hinge element (14) is pivotable, when the door hinge (10) is in said first operating condition, about said first pivot axis (32), relative to the first hinge element (12), in a first pivot direction (Px), for the purpose of unblocking a door aperture which is bounded by the door frame (24). The first pivot axis (32) is decoupled from the first or the second hinge element (12, 14) when the door hinge (10) is in a second operating condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Konstantin Wagner, Sergej Moiseenko, Sebastian Fritzsche
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Publication number: 20100213318Abstract: An aircraft (10) or other conductive body having an electrical conductor which is capable of storing electrical charge, the aircraft comprising: connection means (20, 22, 24) for connecting said conductor with at least one other aircraft (10) having an electrical conductor capable of storing electrical charge so that stored charge can be transferred to and/or received from said at least one other aircraft; and control means (32, 34) for controlling transmission of charge so as to convey information to said at least one other aircraft and/or information extraction means (32, 34) for extracting information from the transmission of charge received from said at least one other aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Steven Martin Hudson
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Publication number: 20100213319Abstract: The invention relates to a craft comprising an energy storage system of the RFCS (regenerative fuel cell system) type and a system for pressurizing the propellants used for propulsion. The craft also comprises a plurality of means (31 to 38) for coupling the tanks of the fuel cell to the propellant-pressurizing tanks of the propulsion system of the craft when the tanks of the propellant-pressurizing system are no longer used. The invention also relates to the method of coupling the tanks of the propellant-pressurizing means to the energy storage system. The invention applies particularly to telecommunication satellites and more generally to spacecraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: ThalesInventors: Isabelle Nann, Antoine Iffly, Martin Lang
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Publication number: 20100213320Abstract: A device such as an aerofoil which in use is subject to fluid flow, includes an outer surface part the geometry of which is variable to affect the fluid flow, the device including a support structure which supports the outer surface part, the support structure being internal of the device and including a plurality of support members of composite material the geometry of the support structure being changeable by an actuating apparatus, between a first stable geometry and a second stable geometry to effect variation in the geometry of the outer surface part, the support members providing structure stiffness to the outer surface part.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Stephen Daynes, Paul Weaver, Kevin Potter
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Publication number: 20100213321Abstract: An EOT unit detects an excessive end of train force using an accelerometer and reports the excessive force. The report may be made to a device located off the train, to an event recorder in the EOT unit, and/or to another device located on the train such as a head of train unit and/or an event recorder located outside the EOT unit. The accelerometer may be a singe, dual, or tri-axial accelerometer. The message may be sent in response to the detection of the excessive acceleration or may be part of a periodically transmitted message from the EOT unit to a HOT unit. A HOT unit is configured to receive a message indicating an excessive EOT acceleration and display an indication of the excessive acceleration to the operator and/or record the message in an event recorder and/or report the excessive acceleration to a device located off the train.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: QUANTUM ENGINEERING, INC.Inventors: Mark Edward Kane, James Brady
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Publication number: 20100213322Abstract: A probe holder includes a base and a holding part foldably provided to the base. The probe holder allows easy movement and maintenance of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including the probe holder and to prevent the probe holder from being damaged by a wall or other objects and vice versa during movement of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: June Young AHN, Ghi Young KIM
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Publication number: 20100213323Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for mounting a flat panel display to an outer surface of a control panel over a panel opening therein, e.g., for retrofitting an existing display. A display is secured to a frame, and the frame is mounted to the control panel such that the display is disposed over the panel opening. Wires from the display are directed through the control panel, and coupled to circuitry behind the control panel. For example, a box with circuitry to operate the display may be mounted behind the control panel, e.g., generally opposite the display. The display may be a resized liquid crystal display, e.g., including one or more diagonal corners. The resulting display may be larger than the existing display and/or may maximize the size of an active area of a display given a fixed area available on a control panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Lawrence E. Tannas, JR.
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Publication number: 20100213324Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for installing cables on outer surfaces of crane structures (1), the arrangement comprising means (9) for routing and fastening cables to said surfaces. These means consist of T profiles (9) fastened at the stem part (10) of the T profile to the outer surface (1) of the crane structure, the upper part (11) of the T profile on top of and transverse to the stem part of the T profile being at a distance from the surface of the crane and substantially parallel to this surface, whereby the T profile together with the surface of the crane provide cable conduits (12) for the cables, which are open from the sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: KONECRANES PLCInventors: Arto Holopainen, Mirko Nowak, Petri Salminen
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Publication number: 20100213325Abstract: There is provided a piping installation structure for a vehicle which is installed under a floor of a vehicle body and configured to support and fix a long part including at least piping, the piping installation structure including: a clamp member for supporting and fixing the long part; a stud for fixing the clamp member under the floor of the vehicle body; a stud fixing member to which the stud is fixed; and an underfloor structural member installed under the floor of the vehicle body, in which the stud fixing member and the underfloor structural member are joined to form a closed cross section on a plane which is orthogonal to a front-rear direction of the vehicle body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kunio Miyauchi, Toshifumi Gocho
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Publication number: 20100213326Abstract: A connector for attaching a piece of flexible tubing to a pair of parallel brackets includes an arcuate bend support, front and rear clamping members, and at least one fastener interconnecting the front and rear clamping members. The clamping members are positioned on opposite sides of the brackets. The bend support includes a head rotatably received in a receiver in the rear clamping member. The head includes a collet sized to receive the tubing. A wedge is formed on the front clamping member in a position to engage the collet. As the fastener is tightened, the clamping members are drawn against the brackets and the wedge engages the collet to constrict the collet inwardly against the tubing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: SIOUX CHIEF MFG. CO., INC.Inventors: Frank D. Julian, Truman J. Stegmaier, Joseph P. Ismert
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Publication number: 20100213327Abstract: The present invention is an ergonomically designed apparatus and method for making an apparatus configured to provide hand, wrist, shoulder and/or neck support (and combinations thereof). In various embodiments, the apparatus may be made to be disposable or sanitary, and/or efficiently packaged, mass-produced and stored. The apparatus may be adapted for various anthropometric proportions and body types, and may be used in conjunction with various types of beds, examining tables, tables, chairs and other furniture. Various embodiments may be manufactured without seams and to minimize pressure points.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Patrice Ochs-Sobczak
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Publication number: 20100213328Abstract: In the specification and drawings an accessory cart is described and shown with a base; an arm connected to the base, the arm extending upward from the base; a bracket connected to the arm; a housing connected to the bracket. In the specification and drawings an apparatus for retaining a computer input device is also described and shown with a frame; and a strap having a first strap end portion connected to the frame and a second strap end portion connected to the frame, such that an opening is formed between the frame and the strap, at least one of the first strap end portion and the second strap end portion being adjustably connected to the frame such that the size of the opening can be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Shaun Smith, Cory Brechbill, Jeffery Todd Theesfeld, Jarrett Seng
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Publication number: 20100213329Abstract: The present invention in several embodiments is an apparatus that can securely hold one's laptop computer during use while reducing the chance of the unit overheating. This item is preferably constructed of Plexiglas, a transparent thermoplastic, a polymer or a suitable, durable material. A laptop computer may be set on the apparatus of the present invention and fit into place with the rubber feet on the computer. This unit may raise the computer off the lap or furniture allowing better air circulation around it, keeping it cool. This portable stand may also have an area built in that can hold papers if desired by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Kenneth Petruzzelli, Katharine Petruzzelli
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Publication number: 20100213330Abstract: A computer stand includes a support substrate and a number of support elements configured to selectively attach at any of a range of positions across the support substrate so as to support a computer resting on the substrate while without obstructing access to features on the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventor: Bart M. Downing
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Publication number: 20100213331Abstract: This electronic device stand is a credit-card-sized sheet, equipped with cut-outs and scoring to permit its easy folding into an adjustable stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Abraham Dean Liou
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Publication number: 20100213332Abstract: The inventive concept is directed to a leveling device to level cabinets or other appliances. The device is constructed as an elongated housing having an interior therein. The interior of the housing will receive a movable triangular adjustment lever which is mounted in the housing in such a manner that a bottom flange will protrude from the housing and contact a floor on which the cabinet is to be located. The triangular adjustment lever has an upstanding flange that is contacted by an adjustment bolt which is accessible from the outside of the housing. A leveling device is installed in each of the inside corners of the cabinet and is accessible from a wall in the toe-kick recess of the cabinet by way of a tool through the wall. The leveling devices located in the rear corners of the cabinet are accessible for adjustment by way of on elongated rod passing through the wall and will attach to the respective adjustment bolts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Brooks Barrington Courtney
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Publication number: 20100213333Abstract: A wallboard wall carries a picture or shelf hanger in a hole between front and back faces of the wall. The hanger includes: a one-piece member having (a) a shoulder having a bottom portion bearing against a bottom portion of the hole and extending horizontally through the hole, (b) an arm extending upwardly from the shoulder, (c) a leg (i) extending downwardly from the shoulder, and (ii) located outside the front face of the wall and (d) a load bearing surface for receiving the object. The arm has a sharp pointed end piercing the back face of the wall and extending into the wall via the back face of the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: MICASA TRADING CORPORATION D/B/D IMPEX SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.Inventors: Edson Mejia, Jonathan Paul Tanger, David Weck, Steven C. Berenson
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Publication number: 20100213334Abstract: A shelf mounting system with a rigid shelf track having a face substantially free of apertures other than those used to mount the track to a wall, two sides having slots, and a bracket to engage and support the shelf track. In the preferred embodiment, the bracket includes a pair of opposed side flanges joined at a proximal end, and having two free distal ends terminating in engaging portions attachable to the track slots, using a V-lock. A method for constructing a shelf mounting system according to the present invention is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: John Davenport
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Publication number: 20100213335Abstract: The present invention discloses a swivelable fixing seat, which comprises the casing sleeves the seat body. The seat body has at least one elastic element and a guide slot. Compressing the elastic element makes the accommodation base and the two movable clamp members retract into or protrude from the casing, whereby the unused fixing seat occupies less space. The casing has a shaft thereinside. A screw fastens the shaft to the seat body, and another screw penetrates the guide slot and fastens to a screw stud of the seat body. Rotating the shaft drives the screw to slide in the guide slot to guide the rotation of the electronic device. Then, the electronic device is positioned at a specified angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Chih-Ming Peng, Tseng-Chun Huang, Hsin-Hung Yeh
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Publication number: 20100213336Abstract: Support structure for solar collector, of the type used in cylindrical parabolic collectors to support the cylindrical parabolic reflector and the absorbing tube, characterized in that it comprises a main bearing structure on which a plurality of support arms for the parabolic mirrors are supported, said main bearing structure being formed by two rectangular lattice grids, a top one and another bottom one, in a parallel and overlaying arrangement, linked together by four laterally-disposed mini-lattices, in twos at each end, and by a plurality of external lateral ties bars and internal diagonal tie bars. The present invention provides the main advantages of a reduction in the number of grids needed in the construction of the bearing structure, with a notable reduction in weight and volume for transport whilst maintaining the necessary rigidity of the assembly, with the consequent economic saving.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: JAVIER DEL PICO AZNAR, Carlos Tierra Galán, Sergio Aguilar Cardiel, Javier Collado Hernández
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Publication number: 20100213337Abstract: A mounting assembly is provided for attachment to a structural member to enable suspension of an object from the structural member. The mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket for attachment to the structural member, and a suspension bracket defining a cavity for positioning of at least a portion of the object therein. The suspension bracket is operably coupled to the mounting bracket so as to enable adjustable positioning of the suspension bracket with respect to the mounting bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Earl G. Fergin, Glenn E. Fergin
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Publication number: 20100213338Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a projector lift is provided to raise and lower a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lower the second mount and projector, and a stabilizer extending between the first and second mounts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Draper, Inc.Inventor: Steven E. Enochs
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Publication number: 20100213339Abstract: A hanger designed to fit over the top of a glass shower panel the hanger having a clip that grips the glass firmly and prevents rocking, a shank extending close to the shower wall and a hook for holding a towel or other bath accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Cherlyn Ryan Shands, Joseph Walter Shands
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Publication number: 20100213340Abstract: The present invention comprises a lightweight portable laptop work-surface enclosed inside of a carrying-case. Metal brackets allow the carrying case to open at a 90-degree angle providing a slide-out work-surface for use of a laptop. The slide-out work-surface has eight rubber-coated metal clips that secure the laptop in a desired position. Shoulder strapping is attached to the carrying-case when the user is operating in a standing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Maurice Lavelle Rice
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Publication number: 20100213341Abstract: An adjustable motor vehicle seat comprises an adjustment device. The adjustment device comprises a spindle drive equipped with a spindle, and having a first articulation area and a second articulation area. The adjustment device is adjustable in an adjustment direction. The spindle extends in an angle of one of alpha (?)>2° and alpha>10°, to the adjustment direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Wilfried Beneker, Burckhard Becker, Antal Teer
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Publication number: 20100213342Abstract: A rail system for a vehicle seat comprises at least one profiled fitting part and at least one cross member. The cross member is arranged perpendicular to a main direction of travel. The at least one fitting part completely surrounds the cross member. The cross member is able to be moved in relation to the fitting part perpendicular to the main direction of travel. Rolling bodies guide the cross member in the interior of the fitting part, and are arranged between the cross member and the fitting part.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Uwe Schmale, Paul Frank, Allen Sorenfrei
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Publication number: 20100213343Abstract: The disclosed book rest is a bean filled bag (G), having insert (1), for which a book will rest on, with its front and back leaning against inserts (H), with page holder (B), held in position by toggle (A), threaded onto elastic (C), which is attached at point (D), enabling page holder (B) to slide up the elastic (C), pressing firmly against the book enabling sections (E), to slide under the edges of the book, thus ensuring sections (B1) and (B2), press firmly against the book pages, therefore keeping the book open.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Cindy Jane Opresnik
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Publication number: 20100213344Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing vanity display is provided. The vanity display includes a back and a bottom. First and second sides are connected to the back and to the bottom. An arm, connected to the back, is provided for selectively angling the vanity display. At least one adjustable support bar is connected to a cover bar having overhangs, and the overhangs of the cover bar are connected to the first and second sides of the vanity display.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Ciro Lombardo
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Publication number: 20100213345Abstract: A device and method for suspension of a vehicle seat by means of additional volumes, in particular a utility vehicle seat, comprising at least one air spring for height adjustment of a seat part of said air spring being arranged between the seat part and a lower part, and a control device for controlling the supply and discharge of at least one additional volume to or from the air spring, wherein, at predefinable speed or acceleration values of a spring movement of the air spring, the additional volume which can be supplied or discharged can be switched on or off by means of the control device in such a way that, in end-of-travel regions of the air spring, the profile of a force/travel air spring characteristic during an extension and/or return spring movement of the air spring does not exhibit any incline in a first and in a second range.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Grammer AGInventor: Erwin Haller
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Publication number: 20100213346Abstract: A hanger device includes an open-back metal housing having two sidewalls formed with a notch each, and a hook connected to a bottom thereof; a plastic seat embedded in the metal housing and having a transverse recess; a release control element vertically slidably connected to the plastic seat; and at least one tension spring located between the release control element and the plastic seat. The notches have outward and downward inclined upper edges and a vertical sectional shape the same as the recess. The hanger device can be firmly attached to a horizontal rail with the inclined upper edges of the notches tightly hooked to a rearward and downward inclined upper end surface of the horizontal rail and a projected block on a top of the release control element upward pushed by the tension spring into an open-bottomed channel at a lower end surface of the horizontal rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: PROTREND CO., LTD.Inventor: Henry Chen
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Publication number: 20100213347Abstract: A mold and a process for non-manually cleaning the undercut along the bottom edge of the division plate which with a pallet under the mold defines a lip-forming subcavity results in a dry cast concrete block with an inside lip radius that is controlled to be within certain tolerances. Non-manually cleaning the undercut during the molding process can include spraying a jet of fluid, such as compressed air, at the undercut.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Jimmie L. Mugge, Jay J. Johnson
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Publication number: 20100213348Abstract: Provided are a separation type unit pixel for preventing sensitivity reduction to prevent a depletion area from decreasing and a method of driving the unit pixel. The separation type unit pixel for preventing sensitivity reduction includes: a substrate; a photodiode constructed with a junction of a P-type diffusion area and an N-type diffusion area which are formed under a surface of the substrate in a vertical direction; a gate electrode conductor which is disposed on an upper portion of the surface of the substrate to be adjacent to the N-type or P-type diffusion area; a floating diffusion area formed to be adjacent to another surface of the gate electrode conductor; and a sensitivity reduction preventing conductor disposed on an upper portion of the photodiode area to cover the photodiode area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: SILICONFILE TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: Do-Young Lee
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Publication number: 20100213349Abstract: An optical apparatus comprising a first mirror (12), a second mirror (14), and at least one support (30) for holding the second mirror in substantially a predetermined position relative to said first mirror (12), wherein said at least one support (30) comprises at least one actuator (32) arranged to adjust the position of the second mirror (14), and said optical apparatus further comprises at least one light source (40a-40-c) rigidly fixed to the first mirror (12) in a predetermined orientation for providing a beam of light (42a-42c) directed at said second mirror (14), at least one corresponding alignment sensor (46a-46c) for detecting the beam of light (44a-44c) reflected from said second mirror (14), and arranged to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the incident reflected beam, and a controller (50) arranged to receive said output signal, and to thereby control said actuator (32) to adjust the position of the second mirror (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCILInventors: Ruben Laurence Edeson, Nicholas Richard Waltham, Nigel Morris, Ian Allan James Tosh
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Publication number: 20100213350Abstract: A solid-state imaging device includes: a pixel array unit; a vertical scan unit reading out analog pixel signals from the pixel array unit; an AD conversion unit provided each column for converting the analog pixel signals read out from the pixel array unit into digital data; a data memory unit having a data holding circuit that holds the digital data; a transfer driving unit driving a signal line for data transfer based on data of the data holding circuit; a signal amplification unit receiving the data of the data holding circuit and performs signal amplification; a potential fixing unit fixing an input terminal and/or internal wiring of the signal amplification unit to a predetermined potential; a drive power supply unit on/off-controlling power supply; a scan unit controlling the transfer driving unit to transfer the data to the signal amplification unit; and a drive control unit controlling entire operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Sony CorporationInventor: Takeshi Shikanai
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Publication number: 20100213351Abstract: A solid state image sensor and an image sensing apparatus incorporated with the solid state image sensor include: pixel arrays each provided with pixels, and an accumulating section e.g. a capacitor CX which sums up and accumulates signal charges obtained by exposure of an object with respect to a corresponding color at different timings when the signal charges are obtained by the pixels of each of the pixel arrays. A reset noise of a converting floating diffusion is outputted after the converting floating diffusion is reset. Thereafter, a summation of the reset noise, and the signal charges accumulated in the accumulating section is outputted.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Tsuyoshi Iwamoto, Satoshi Masuda, Masayuki Kusuda
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Publication number: 20100213352Abstract: A pixel for detecting at least a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum may be provided. The pixel includes a detector element for detecting at least a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, a bias point coupled to an output of the detector element for applying a biasing voltage to the detector element and capable of affecting the electrical output of the first detector element, an interface-trap charge pump coupled to the output of the bias point for charge pumping current from the detector, a collection point coupled to the output of the bias point for accumulating an electrical output of the detector element, and an output point for providing an electrical output of the pixel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Kenton Veeder
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Publication number: 20100213353Abstract: A pixel for the detection of electromagnetic radiation or impinging high energy particles, in particular for detecting X-ray photons, comprises a radiation receptor for converting the electromagnetic radiation or impinging high energy particles into a radiation signal, a converter for converting the radiation signal into a pulse train, and an analog accumulator for accumulating the pulses of a pulse train to an analog signal for readout. The analog accumulator is adapted such that the analog signal is non-linearly proportional to the pulse count. Such non-linear analog accumulator has the advantage of an large dynamic range.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Bart DIERICKX
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Publication number: 20100213354Abstract: Disclosed herein is a solid-state imaging element including: (A) a light reception/charge storage region formed in a semiconductor layer, the light reception/charge storage region including M light reception/charge storage layers stacked one on top of the other, where M?2; (B) a charge output region formed in the semiconductor layer; (C) a conduction/non-conduction control region which includes a portion of the semiconductor layer located between the light reception/charge storage region and the charge output region; and (D) a conduction/non-conduction control electrode adapted to control the conduction or non-conduction state of the conduction/non-conduction control region, wherein mth potential control electrodes are provided between the mth and (m+1)th light reception/charge storage layers, where 1?m?(M?1), to control the potentials of the light reception/charge storage layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: Kaneyoshi Takeshita, Takashi Kubodera, Akihiro Nakamura
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Publication number: 20100213355Abstract: A full-width line image-sensing head (FLIH) is proposed for, expressed in X-Y-Z coordinates, converting a pixel line image (PLI) of length LPL along X-direction into a line image signal (LIS). The FLIH includes a full-width linear image sensor (FLIS) of length LIS along X-direction and displaced from the PLI along Z-direction by an imaging distance DIMG for converting an incident line image (ILI) impinging upon its FLIS top surface into the LIS. Where LIS is about equal to LPL. The FLIH also has a full-width linear rod lens (FLRL) of length LRL along X-direction and displaced from the PLI in Z-direction by a working distance DWKG. Where LRL is about equal to LPL and DWKG is selected such that the PLI gets focused by the FLRL into the ILI at the FLIS top surface with an imaging magnification factor of about 1:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Weng-Lyang Wang, Shengmin Lin, Chi-Pin Lin, Feng Ke Hsiao