Patents Issued in December 16, 2010
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Publication number: 20100314172Abstract: A turbodrill includes a housing having a central axis, a motor assembly disposed within the housing and comprising non-rotating stator vanes fixed to the housing, and a rotor assembly having rotating vanes fixed to a shaft of the turbodrill, a locking clutch configured to selectively transmit torque from the turbine housing to the rotor by preventing rotation of the housing and the rotor relative to each, and a catch device configured to retain a severed lower section of the shaft with the turbodrill.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Smith International ,Inc.Inventors: Lance D. Underwood, James Edmond Beylotte
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Publication number: 20100314173Abstract: A drilling system and method are provided. The drilling system comprising a tool body, a drill bit, a mechanism for applying weight to the drill bit (“WOB”), and a control system for controlling the rate of rotation of the drill bit (“RPM”) and the weight applied to the bit during drilling. The control system is configurable to a first mode in which RPM and WOB are controlled to maintain power on the drill bit at a predetermined maximum, and a second mode in which RPM and WOB are controlled to maintain a predetermined depth of cut (“DOC”). In use, the control system is adapted to switch between the first and second modes depending on drilling conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Slim Hbaieb, Henri Denoix
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Publication number: 20100314174Abstract: An apparatus for drilling a borehole in a well is provided. The apparatus comprises a tubular conveyance system; a drilling system connected to one end of the tubular conveyance system and comprising a bottom hole assembly; and a flow diverter positioned in the tubular conveyance system and comprising a first flow channel configured to receive fluid from inside the conveyance system and at least two side flow channels configured to direct fluid from the first flow channel out of the tubular conveyance system. The fluid flow between the first flow channel and each side flow channels is controlled by a valve which is operable to divert fluid out of the tubular conveyance system or to maintain the fluid in the tubular conveyance system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Henri Denoix, Charles Deible
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Publication number: 20100314175Abstract: A rotary drill bit having one or more fluid nozzles is provided. Each nozzle may include interior surfaces designed to optimize hydraulic performance and efficiency of fluid flowing through the nozzle. The interior surfaces cooperate with each other to minimize turbulent fluid flow through the respective nozzle. Each nozzle may also include a discharge port or outlet with at least one Coanda surface operable to direct fluid flow in a direction which optimizes efficiency of transferring fluid energy to adjacent portions of a wellbore. The orientation of fluid flow from each nozzle may be directed to optimize cleaning of associated cutting structures and/or to minimize or prevent balling of formation cuttings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Ephraim J. Gutmark, Tuck Leong Ho
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Publication number: 20100314176Abstract: Cutter assemblies comprising an outer support element and a cutting element disposed therein. The cutting element is immovably attached to the outer support element. Also provided are downhole tools incorporating such cutter assemblies and methods of making such downhole tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Youhe Zhang, Yuelin Shen, Yuri Burhan, Gregory Lockwood
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Publication number: 20100314177Abstract: A checkweigher for the in-motion weighing of objects being transported along a conveyor line. A checkweigher of the present invention employs a plurality of scales each having its own set of weighing conveyor elements. For example, a first scale may be associated with a set of lighter weight chains to convey and weigh smaller objects, while a second scale may be associated with a set of heavier weight chains to convey and weigh larger objects. This design essentially allows the incorporation of a lightweight and heavyweight checkweigher within one common checkweigher frame. The problem of noise caused by one set of conveyor elements associated with one scale affecting the accuracy of the other scale(s) is eliminated by locating the conveying surfaces of the conveyor elements associated with the individual scales in different planes. Thus, objects transported by one weighing conveyor exert no load on the conveyor elements of the other weighing conveyor(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Mettler-Toledo, Inc.Inventors: David Troisi, Daron King
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Publication number: 20100314178Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein provides various embodiments of an apparatus that can function as both a weighing device and a pointing device. In one aspect, the apparatus may include a housing and a housing cover. The housing may include a base having a weighing platform positioned on top of the base and a display for presenting information. The base may further include a weighing mechanism, a motion mechanism and one or more user-control buttons to be operated by users when using the apparatus for weighing. One or more controllers may also be positioned on the base. The one or more controllers may be operated by users when using the apparatus as a pointing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: Lee Wayne Vantine
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Publication number: 20100314179Abstract: One embodiment of a single person recumbent three or four-wheeled, zero emissions utility and recreational cycle vehicle provided with an electric motor driven from a battery and a multiple geared manual pedal mechanism with rear axle derailleur allowing the user to either select individually, or select simultaneously, electric powered or manual pedaling locomotion; also incorporating a rear axle limited slip differential and extra wide tires; and incorporating modular frame, canopy and rear axle design and construction, front and rear disc brakes, a highly-visible canopy; and incorporating a multi-purpose trailer or accessory hitch or receiver for attaching on-board cargo and material carrying devices or for towing of other vehicles for transport of personnel and materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: Robert Denis Gibson
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Publication number: 20100314180Abstract: A mobilizing apparatus is provided for moving an airplane positioned on the ground, wherein the mobilizing apparatus comprises at least one pair of main wheels and engagement means, and is characterized in that the engagement means is adapted to enable engagement of the mobilizing apparatus to the airplane central under carriage so that the axis along which the at least one pair of the mobilizing apparatus main wheels is essentially located, is along a virtual axis formed between the central wheels of the airplane to be moved, thereby the mobilizing apparatus main wheels are positioned essentially parallel to the respective airplane central wheels upon engaging the mobilizing apparatus to the airplane to be moved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: ZIV-AV ENGINEERING LTD.Inventor: Amir ZIV-AV
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Publication number: 20100314181Abstract: A hybrid vehicle including a welder that is adapted to be powered off a direct current (DC) bus generated by the electronics of the hybrid vehicle is provided. A variety of exemplary placements of the welder on or in the hybrid vehicle are provided. Additionally, a parallel hybrid configuration, a series hybrid configuration, and a series-parallel configuration including welding converter circuitry that is adapted to utilize the DC bus from the hybrid vehicle to generate welding power are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventor: Richard Beeson
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Publication number: 20100314182Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Stephen G. Crain, Russ G. Olsen, Joel M. Notaro, Richard R. Maki, Josh J. Leonard
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Publication number: 20100314183Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Russ G. Olsen, Jeremiah T. Johnstun
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Publication number: 20100314184Abstract: A utility vehicle is disclosed having an electric drive. The drivetrain is comprised of batteries, a motor, a transaxle driven by the motor, a rear differential driven by the transaxle, and a prop shaft which is driven by the transaxle and drives a front differential. The batteries are provided in two groups and are supported on the frame of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Kurt E. Stenberg, Joel M. Notaro, Josh J. Leonard, Stephen G. Crain, Dennis P. Sabourin, Russ G. Olsen
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Publication number: 20100314185Abstract: A hybrid module interconnects an engine and a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The hybrid module includes a first carrier, a second carrier, and a first clutch. The first carrier is operatively connected to the DCT and is rotatable about the axis at a first rotational velocity. The second carrier is operatively connected to the engine and is rotatable about the axis at a second rotational velocity. The first clutch surrounds the axis and operatively interconnects the first carrier and the second carrier. The first clutch overruns such that they rotate independently when the first rotational velocity of the first carrier is less than the second rotational velocity of the second carrier. The first clutch also engages and locks rotation of the carriers when the second rotational velocity is equal to the first rotational velocity such that the second carrier drives the rotation of the first carrier about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: Norman Schoenek
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Publication number: 20100314186Abstract: An air hybrid vehicle is described powered by an internal combustion engine (16) which may or may not be equipped with a supercharger or turbocharger (10) for boosting the engine (16). In the invention, power is taken from the vehicle to drive the engine (16) during deceleration or coasting of the vehicle. The engine (16) absorbs kinetic energy from the vehicle and uses that energy to produce boost air which is transferred and stored in a boost air storage tank (34) on board the vehicle at a storage pressure not exceeding 3 bar absolute pressure. The vehicle achieves fuel saving and high performance by boost substitution when this boost air is used to supply the engine (16) for short periods during acceleration or cruising of the vehicle without relying on any air charger, temporarily fulfilling the role of an air charger without actually driving an air charger by substituting the boost normally supplied by an air charger with an equivalent boost produced and stored during regenerative braking.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: Thomas Tsoi-Hei MA
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Publication number: 20100314187Abstract: An electric bicycle is formed by user-manipulatively mounting a power driving assembly to a regular bicycle. The power driving assembly includes a driving gear, a flat motor, a battery set, an operation knob, and a transmission gear train. The driving gear is mounted to spokes of a bicycle wheel and is concentric with respect to an axle of the wheel. The flat motor is mounted to a frame of the wheel. The battery set is received in a casing, which is mounted to a frame of the bicycle and the operation knob is mounted on a handlebar of the bicycle or other suitable locations to control a switch of the flat motor, which transmits the power generated by the flat motor through the transmission gear train to drive the driving gear and thus controlling forwarding and stopping of the bicycle wheel, thereby realizing the operation and function of the electric bicycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: CHUAN-SHENG CHEN
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Publication number: 20100314188Abstract: In a motorcycle in which an electrical component including an engine control unit is mounted, a bridge bent to protrude upward is bridged between each of coupling portions in which a right and left pair of main frames and a right and left pair of body frames are coupled, and the engine control unit is disposed in an inner space of the bridge thereby to cover right and left sides of the engine control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATIONInventor: Toshiji Goto
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Publication number: 20100314189Abstract: A power transmission device for a four-wheel drive vehicle includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by a power source. A first output shaft is rotatable about a first axis and adapted to transmit torque to a first driveline. A second output shaft is adapted to transmit torque to a second driveline and is rotatable about a second axis. The first and second axes diverge from one another. A transfer unit includes a drive member driven by the first output shaft and a driven member driving the second output shaft. A spline coupling is positioned within a cavity formed in the driven member to drivingly interconnect the driven member and the second output shaft. The second output shaft is axially moveable relative to the driven member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Burke SMITH, William Hellinger, Carl F. Stephens, David W. Wenthen
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Publication number: 20100314190Abstract: An interlock system (1) for a vehicle is provided with an alcohol tester (4), which is designed to measure the alcohol level of a driver of the vehicle. A control device (2) is coupled with the alcohol tester (4) and is designed to make it possible to start the vehicle or to prevent the vehicle from being started depending on the measured alcohol level. A transceiver module (3) is coupled with the control device (2) and is designed to send data to a remotely located control system in a wireless manner or to receive data from said control system in a wireless manner. The transceiver module (3) is designed, furthermore, to release the control device (2) in response to data received in a wireless manner in order to make it possible to start the vehicle regardless of the operating state of the control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: DRAGER SAFETY AG & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin ZIMMERMANN, Stefan MORLEY, Michael REINHART
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Publication number: 20100314191Abstract: The present invention relates to all terrain vehicles having at least a pair of laterally spaced apart seating surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to side-by-side all terrain vehicles having plural rows of seats.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Brian M. Safranski, Richard L. Sunsdahl
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Publication number: 20100314192Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus (1) comprises a control device (12), which controls driving of an electric motor (18) based on the detection signals from a rotational position-detecting sensor (72; 72A), which detects the rotational position of the rotor (64) of the electric motor (18), and a steering status detecting sensor (11; 11A). The control device (12) is housed in a housing (100) that is partitioned by a first housing (23), which is at least a portion of the motor housing (25) for the electric motor (18), and a second housing (24; 24A; 24B) that touches the first housing (23). At least one of the rotational position-detecting sensor (72; 72A) and steering state detecting sensor (11; 11A) is connected to the control device (12) by means of only a signal wire (81; 134) inside the first housing (23) or the second housing (24; 24A; 24B).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: JTEKT CorporationInventors: Shigeki Nagase, Shiro Nakano, Ken Matsubara, Motoo Nakai, Kunihiro Oka, Naotake Kanda, Nobuhiro Uchida, Kouya Yoshida, Minoru Sentoku
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Publication number: 20100314193Abstract: Disclosed is an engine sound transmission device for a motor vehicle. The device includes a membrane that is selectively tuned by the addition of countermeasures provided on the membrane to selectively stiffen portions of the membrane so to attenuate undesired frequency components. The membrane countermeasures result in improved tuning of the engine sound transmitted to the passenger compartment while providing improved material savings when compared to other tuning options including a quarter wave tuner or a side branch resonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL GMBHInventor: Jasris Jasnie
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Publication number: 20100314194Abstract: This trailing edge is of the type with moving chevrons (9a, 9b, 9c). It comprises actuating means able to cause these chevrons (9a, 9b, 9c) to move from a passive position in which they are directed substantially in the direction of the airflow leaving the said engine, into an active position in which at least part of each chevron is inclined with respect to this direction. This trailing edge is notable in that the said active position is derived from the said passive position by pivoting, possibly combined with a translational movement, of at least part of each chevron about an axis (Aa, Ab, Ac) substantially parallel to the said direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: AIRCELLEInventor: Philipe Guerin
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Publication number: 20100314195Abstract: The present invention provides a tunable sound absorption facing which includes a cellulosic web and a nonwoven web entangled together. The facing has a controllable air flow resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Richard James Bliton, Samuel Mark Gillette, Troy Raymond Buechler
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Publication number: 20100314196Abstract: A fall prevention system with a securing point, in which the recess which accommodates the securing means and/or the recess which accommodates an external securing means can be locked and in which the lock can be actuated by keys on the securing means and/or on the external securing means. Also disclosed is an associated fall prevention method and the use of the fall prevention system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: Walter De Boeck
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Publication number: 20100314197Abstract: An anchor system for a utility pole that temporarily prevents falls by a utility worker. The anchor system has a bolt and a head formed on one end and a threaded shank that extends through a utility pole. The threaded shank is exposed on one surface of the pole. A concave saddle washer is attached to the bolt, which is designed to rest against the outer curved surface of the utility pole. A concave saddle plate located on the exposed end of the bolt opposite the saddle washer rests against the opposite surface of the utility pole. A hinge plate is attached to the bolt and outside the saddle plate that is coupled to a ring member. An optioal nylon sleeve may be displosed between the ring member and the hinge plate to reduce sounds and interference. In one embodiment, the ring member freely pivots on the hinge plate. In another embodiment, the ring member is held in a diagonal position of the hinge plate until a free-fall force is exerted which covers the ring member to move to a longitudinal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: Paul Lagerstedt
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Publication number: 20100314198Abstract: This maintenance trolley (17) for the air intake (9) of the nacelle of an aircraft turbojet engine is notable in that it comprises a base (19) and a platform (23) cantilever-mounted on this base (19) and designed to enter said air intake (9) without contact therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: AIRCELLEInventors: Guy Vauchel, Jean-Philippe Dauguet, Stephane Beilliard
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Publication number: 20100314199Abstract: In one embodiment, a fall protection system including a J-shaped stanchion that attaches to a roof truss (or rafter) in such a manner as to enable the entire girth of the roof truss overhang (or rafter) to be the sole support for the stanchion. The stanchion is designed to bend below the fascia and return up above the roof surface where successive stanchions similarly attached are connected via a fall protection guardrails providing fall protection for all workers. This single point of attachment allows the carpenters to attach the stanchions prior to hoisting the trusses onto the roof bearing walls. As soon as the trusses are properly braced, the guardrails can be hoisted and secured. In another embodiment, the disclosure includes a combination fall protection and catwalk system for above-ground floors. In another embodiment, the disclosure includes a fall protection system for reroofing applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Rafael Martinez, Joseph A. Martinez, James Harrison
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Publication number: 20100314200Abstract: A lubrication cartridge includes a cartridge body. A cartridge coupling is located on the cartridge body and defines a first passage and a second passage. A lubricant reservoir is housed in the cartridge body and comprises a pressurized fluid inlet coupled to the first passage and a lubricant outlet coupled to the second passage. A metering insert is located between the lubricant outlet and the second passage and comprises a density that controls lubricant flow between the lubricant reservoir and the second passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC.Inventors: S. Shane Dexter, Larry Dale Estes, Gabriel Johnston, Durrell Tidwell, Bret Hauser
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Publication number: 20100314201Abstract: The invention provides for a method of operating a stairlift, the stairlift having non-contact sensors to monitor the path along which the stairlift carriage is traveling, and to determine the presence of an obstruction on that path. Features of the stairlift in a ‘safe’ or ‘un-obstructed’ mode, including the path, may be stored as a ‘map’ in memory and sensor readings compared with the map as the carriage moves along the path. The invention allows the use of momentary commands to initiate and maintain movement of the stairlift.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: STANNAH STAIRLIFT LIMITEDInventors: Alan Neil Russell Stannah, Nigel Titchener
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Publication number: 20100314202Abstract: An elevator system (20) includes an elongated member (30, 32, 34) that may sway under certain conditions. An exemplary method of controlling the elevator system (20) includes selectively controlling an elevator car dispatching schedule when a condition exists that is conducive to sway of one of the elongated members (30, 32, 34). The control over the elevator car dispatching schedule controls the time that the elevator car is in a predetermined critical zone while the condition exists such that the time does not exceed a selected amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYInventors: Randall Keith Roberts, Richard K. Pulling
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Publication number: 20100314203Abstract: Disclosed is a method for assembling a wear indicator on a brake, especially a drum brake. According to said method, a loop is to be formed in the warning conductor of the wear indicator, said loop is to be inserted through a recess in a lining support near a friction lining or between two friction linings, whereupon an insulating piece is to be hooked into the loop, and the insulating piece is to be inserted, particularly, snapped, into the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2006Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Hartmut Kohler, Marco Schock, Jorg Korecki
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Publication number: 20100314204Abstract: A skateboard braking apparatus comprising a brake actuator having a lever extending above the skateboard and a contact portion extending below the skateboard. The brake actuator is pivotably connected to the rear end of the skateboard at a connection point on the brake actuator such that when a user applies a rearward force on a forward facing face of the lever portion of the brake actuator, the brake actuator pivots about the connection point so that the contact portion makes contact with a surface on which the skateboard travels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: Douglas ORCUTT
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Publication number: 20100314205Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatically and/or electromechanically actuable commercial vehicle disc brake having a brake disc, a brake calliper, a brake application shaft which can be actuated by means of a pivoting lever and lies transversely with respect to a rotational axis of the brake disc, an adjusting device which is arranged at least partially within an inner space of the brake calliper, and a first sealing device for sealing an annular space which is delimited by the inner wall of a through opening of the brake calliper and a device which extends through the through opening. According to the invention, a holding device, which holds a second sealing device for sealing the annular space at least partially, and a third sealing device are provided, which sealing device bears against the holding device for sealing the annular space at least partially.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: WABCO RADBREMSEN GMBHInventors: Wolfgang Falter, Christian Jungmann, Gunter Stingl, Denny Moller
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Publication number: 20100314206Abstract: A brake assembly (1) for motor vehicles and similar which comprises a rotating body (2) that is integral with a wheel of the vehicle such that it can rotate together with the same wheel around the wheel's axis of rotation (A), a support structure (3) firmly fixed to the structure of the vehicle that supports said wheel so as to be positioned close said rotating body (2), at least one brake pad (4) in a material with a high coefficient of friction that is mounted in a movable manner on said support structure (3) such that can make contact with the surface of said rotating body (2), and means of support and hydraulically operated movement (5) able to selectively push said pad against the surface of said rotating body (2). The brake assembly (1) also comprises at least one heat-insulating plate (6) inserted between said pad (4) and said means of support and hydraulically operated movement (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Moreno Quaggio, Alvise Fracasso
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Publication number: 20100314207Abstract: An actuator device for use in a land vehicle, comprising an actuator for actuating a wheel brake of the land vehicle, a control unit for controlling the actuator and a processing unit. The processing unit is connected to the control unit and an external main control unit in order to route signals of the main control unit to the control unit. The actuator device further comprises a memory for storing actuator-specific information. This memory is connected to a monitoring unit. The monitoring unit is connected in turn to the control unit and the processing unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Gregor Poertzgen, Christian Dilla
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Publication number: 20100314208Abstract: Vehicular brake rotor formed by powder metallurgy including metals such as titanium powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: Gerald Martino
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Publication number: 20100314209Abstract: A shock absorber, which is particularly applicable to bicycles, includes a secondary chamber whose volume selectively contributes to a volume associated with a primary chamber of the shock. A piston is supported by a compression rod and cooperates with a shock tube to define the primary chamber. The secondary chamber is fluidly isolated from the primary chamber by a valve arrangement positioned proximate the piston. A plunger extends along a longitudinal length of the shock and forms or interacts with the valve arrangement such that the secondary chamber is selectively fluidly connected to the primary chamber so the primary and secondary chambers of the shock assembly contribute to the performance of the shock for a selected portion of shock travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Jose L. Gonzalez, Gregory Paul Buhl
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Publication number: 20100314210Abstract: A vibration damping device capable of achieving sufficient vibration damping effect utilizing members for converting kinetic energy into thermal energy. In the vibration damping device, a plurality of members is attached to an object to be vibrated in a manner to displace relatively while being contacted with each other, and vibrations of the vibrating object is damped by converting kinetic energy resulting from the vibrations of the object into thermal energy by the relative displacement of the plurality of members. The vibration damping device includes a tightening member, which is attached to the plurality of members to tighten the plurality of members so as to increase frictional force among the plurality of members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hiroyuki Amano, Makoto Funahashi, Yoshinobu Kuroyama
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Publication number: 20100314211Abstract: A roller-type one-way clutch includes an outer race with a pocket with a cam surface formed on an inner surface, an inner race separated to the radial inside diameter side with respect to the outer race, disposed concentrically and relatively rotatable, and having an annular outer peripheral raceway surface, a plurality of rollers disposed on the pocket, engaged in the cam surface, and transmitting torque between the outer race and the inner race, a cage provided with a cylindrical part and a window provided in the cylindrical part, holding the plurality of rollers, and having a circumferential width which is smaller than the roller diameter, and a spring provided on the pocket, one end of which is latched to the outer race, the other end of which has roller movement preventive means for preventing the movement of the rollers in the axial direction, and which energizes the rollers in the engagement direction with the cam surface, wherein the cage has cage movement preventive means for preventing the cage fromType: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: NSK-WARNER K.K.Inventors: Hirobumi Shirataki, Shinya Okuma, Tomoharu Ando
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Publication number: 20100314212Abstract: A rotation transmission device is provided which is small in play in the rotational direction, can be idled with high reliability and is high in torque capacity. An axially movable control retainer 19A and a rotatable rotary retainer 19B are mounted between an outer ring 11 having a cylindrical surface 17 on its inner periphery and an inner ring 12 having cam surfaces on its outer periphery. An opposed pair of rollers 26 and a coil spring 27 for biasing the pair of rollers 26 away from each other are received in each pocket 25 defined between bridges 21 and 23 of the respective retainers 19A and 19B. A torque cam 30 is provided between flanges 20 and 22 of the control retainer 19A and the rotary retainer 19B, respectively. An armature 41 is coupled to the bridges 21 of the control retainer 19A.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Koji Akiyoshi, Takanobu Sato, Takahide Saito
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Publication number: 20100314213Abstract: A clutching device includes an outer race, an inner race, a plurality of rollers and an actuator plate. The outer and inner races have axial ridges to define opposed outer and inner race pockets. The rollers are positioned in the outer and inner race pockets. The clutching device further includes an axial projection coupled for rotation with one of the inner and outer race. An actuator plate is coupled for rotation with one of the inner and outer race and axially moveable between a first position wherein the actuator plate engages the axial projection and a second position wherein the actuator plate does not engage the axial projection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: KOYO BEARINGS USA LLCInventor: Mark A. Joki
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Publication number: 20100314214Abstract: A mobile stacking and reclaiming apparatus includes a moveable bridge, a moveable hopper and a moveable tripper. The moveable bridge has a first end, a second end, and at least one intermediate portion between the first and second ends. The moveable hopper is connected to the moveable bridge. The moveable hopper is moveable relative to the moveable bridge along at least a portion of the moveable bridge. The moveable tripper is also connected to the moveable bridge. The moveable tripper being moveable relative to the moveable bridge along at least a portion of the moveable bridge. A system is also disclosed that includes at least one mobile stacking and reclaiming apparatus adjacent to at least one stacking overland conveyor configured to convey material for stacking material and at least one reclaiming overland conveyor configured to convey material for reclaiming material. A method of providing such systems is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Benjamin Boyce, Glenn Davis
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Publication number: 20100314215Abstract: The transport of work carriers on an assembly line is performed by the use of novel linear motors in which the primary part has both solenoids and permanent magnets and in which the secondary part has no permanent magnets of its own. By the provision of a magnetically soft plate, a work carrier has uniformly spaced clearances with respect to the secondary part and can be moved by the suitably arranged primary part. On an assembly line, it can be provided that the primary parts supplement the unction of an existing transporting bet. It may also be provided that a transporting belt is completely replaced by such primary parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Sascha Fischer, Peter Grosser, Gerhard Heinemann
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Publication number: 20100314216Abstract: An apparatus (1) for unscrambling and orienting plastic preforms (5) or any object having neck lips or collars larger than the body, the preforms or objects being introduced in bulk in a hopper (2) of such apparatus, the hopper being formed of a base (2b) and vertical walls (2c) for holding the performs. Within such hopper, an annular ring (3), rotating about an axis of rotation, has two or more rows of pockets (V) along corresponding concentric circumferences (C1, C2, . . . , Cn), and an annular object supporting surface (8), extending along an angular section under the circular ring up to the predetermined object exit point. Near the end of the support surface, bars are provided for receiving and orienting the objects from the overlying pockets (V); such bars (15) defining at least as many paths as the rows of pockets, i.e. circumferences (C1, C2, . . . Cn) of the upper ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: LANFRANCHI S.R.L.Inventor: Mario Lanfranchi
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Publication number: 20100314217Abstract: According to one embodiment, a posture converting device includes two upstream-side correction rollers spaced apart in a direction intersecting with a conveying direction of a paper-like material, two downstream-side correction rollers arranged at a position spaced apart from the upstream-side correction rollers toward a downstream side in the conveying direction, and a control unit for independently controlling rotations of the four correction rollers, wherein the control unit rotates a conveyance posture of the paper-like material to some extent by making a speed difference between the two upstream-side correction rollers, and rotates the paper-like material to a desired conveyance posture by making a speed difference between the two downstream-side correction rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Yukio Asari, Toru Todoriki, Yusuke Mitsuya, Yoshihiko Naruoka
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Publication number: 20100314218Abstract: An apparatus for conveying printed products, includes a first accumulating section and at least one second accumulating section to convey the printed products from at least one intake area to at least one discharge area. The apparatus includes a feeding device to supply the printed products to one of the first or second accumulating sections in the at least one intake area. The apparatus further includes a discharge device to remove the printed products from one of the first or second accumulating sections in the at least one discharge area.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Mueller Martini Holding AGInventor: Guenther Silberbauer
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Publication number: 20100314219Abstract: An apparatus (1) for conveying containers (2) with non circular cross section, comprising at least two input conveyors, a re-uniting star-wheel (5), on which the two distinct conveyance flows are re-united, an auxiliary star-wheel (6) cooperating with said re-uniting star-wheel (5), first engaging means (50) mounted on the re-uniting star-wheel (5) and acting on containers housed in corresponding pits of the auxiliary star-wheel (6) to keep them correctly oriented into said pits before they are transferred on the reuniting star-wheel (5) and second engaging means (60) mounted on the auxiliary star-wheel (6) and acting on containers housed in corresponding pits of the reuniting star-wheel (5) to keep them correctly oriented into said pits during the rotation of the re-uniting star-wheel (5). Said first and second engaging means (50, 60) are active when the containers (2) reach said merging area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: SIDEL HOLDINGS & TECHNOLOGY SAInventors: James Carmichael, Massimiliano Dalcielo, Marco Ferri
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Publication number: 20100314220Abstract: The conveyor system for planar products (60), in particular print shop products, features a feeder device (50) as well as a gripper conveyor (10) with a plurality of grippers (12) that move along an orbital track (U), wherein the grippers (12) each include two gripper parts (14, 16) that can be pivoted relative to one another between an open position and a closed position. The relative position of the gripper parts (14, 16) to one another and/or the orientation of the whole gripper (12) in space is a function of its position along the orbital track and is set by at least one control guide (28, 30, 40, 80, 80?) that interacts with the grippers such that the gripper parts (14, 16) can be moved from an open position to a closed position while moving through a transfer area (A) of the orbital track (U) for the transfer of products (60) from the feeder device (50).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: FERAG AGInventor: Roberto Fenile
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Publication number: 20100314221Abstract: An automatic conveyor shutoff system for a farm implement, such as a grain cart or seed tender, includes a conveying device and a storage bin. The conveying device is configured to convey material into or from the storage bin. A weighing device measures the weight of the storage bin and outputs a signal representing the weight to a controller. The controller is configured to disable the conveying device when the weight reaches a preset limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: UNVERFERTH MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC.Inventors: John GARBERSON, Brian James Petersen