Patents Issued in March 31, 2011
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Publication number: 20110074095Abstract: A sheet conveying apparatus includes a first storing unit in which a sheet bundle is stacked, a second storing unit that is provided near the first storing unit and in which the sheet bundle is stacked, a transfer tray that is provided in the second storing unit and transfers the sheet bundle from the second storing unit to the first storing unit, and a stopper that regulates, when the transfer tray transfers the stacked sheet bundle from the second storing unit to the first storing unit and moves from the first storing unit to the second storing unit, movement of the sheet bundle on the transfer tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Masahiro OHNO
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Publication number: 20110074096Abstract: A media handler comprises a pick unit arranged to receive a media cassette defining a stub; a detent mounted on the pick unit and resiliently biased to protrude into a path traversed by the stub until deflected by the stub; and a latch pivotably mounted to the pick unit. The latch defines: (i) a flag portion and (ii) a recess engagable by the stub as the cassette is fully inserted into the pick unit. The latch is moveable between (i) an open position in which the detent prevents the latch from moving and (ii) a closed position in which the detent has been deflected by the stub and the recess engages with the stub. Complete insertion of the cassette causes the stub to deflect the detent out of the path, thereby allowing the latch to pivot from the open to the closed position and the recess to engage with the stub to lock the cassette in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Philip K. Staff, Kevin G. Leeper
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Publication number: 20110074097Abstract: A paper-out mechanism for a printing apparatus, includes a paper out wall and a paper out board. The paper out wall defines a paper out opening via which a printing apparatus discharges printed papers out. The paper out opening includes a first edge and a second edge facing to the first edge. The paper out board is slidably mounted on the paper out wall below the paper out opening. The paper out board is capable of receiving printed papers discharged from the paper out opening. The paper out board includes an adapter portion which includes a first side and a second side. A distance between the first side and second side is greater than a distance between the first edge and the second edge. The paper out board is slidable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first side of the adapter portion is in alignment with the first edge of the paper out opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHIH-KUN SHIH, CHEN-LU FAN, CHUN-HSIEN LIN
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Publication number: 20110074098Abstract: The provides a two money kinds recycle box provided with a plurality of paper money accumulating portions and storing and feeding the paper money at one position, thereby simplifying a carrier path structure of a whole of a paper money inputting and outputting machine provided with the two money kinds recycle box, and corresponding to a lot of money kinds with a compact structure. The two money kinds recycle box is provided with an output and input port outputting and inputting the paper money with respect to an external portion, a plurality of paper money accumulating portions storing the paper money, a pickup roller provided at one position of each of the paper money accumulating portions and carrying out an accumulating motion of the paper sheets onto the paper money accumulating portions and a feeding motion of the paper sheets from the accumulating portions, and a two-way carrier path carrying the paper sheets in a two-way direction between the one output and input port and a plurality of pickup rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Hiroshi ICHIKAWA, Shinji Shibata, Minoru Kadowaki, Riichi Kato
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Publication number: 20110074099Abstract: A document deskewing module is provided for a self-service bunch document depositing terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Fredrik L.N. Kallin, Robert J. Ross
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Publication number: 20110074100Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in document jogger system are provided. The apparatus includes a document detector that detects the presence and absence of documents in the pocket of the document jogger system and that automatically activates and deactivates the document jogger system when documents are present and absent, respectively. Detecting the presence and absence of documents in the pocket and automatically activating and deactivating, respectively, the document jogger system based on the detected conditions, allows an increase in overall “wall-clock” throughput and a reduction in operator intervention to be realized. The increased throughput and the reduced operator intervention improve the overall quality of document processing and allow overall document processing costs to be reduced. The apparatus may also include one or more visual indicators and associated electrical circuitry for providing a visual indication of the status of the document jogger system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: William F. Battle, Philip D. Klug
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Publication number: 20110074101Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sheet stacker includes a stacking table, a pair of side walls, and a sensor. The stacking table is configured to stack a sheet. The pair of side walls is configured to move symmetrically with respect to a center position to regulate both sides of the sheet in a width direction. The sensor is configured to detect a relative position of the center position against the stacking table.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicants: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Tec Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Yousuke USHIYAMA
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Publication number: 20110074102Abstract: To prevent deviation in a processing position of a sheet bundle caused by buckling of the sheet bundle and handle a number of diversified kinds of sheets without increasing the size of apparatuses, a sheet processing apparatus and a image forming apparatus includes a pair of saddle entrance rollers which discharges a sheet; a stack tray which stacks the sheet discharged by the roller pair; a gripping member which grips the rear end portion of the sheet in the discharging direction which is stacked by the tray; a gripper which grips the front end portion of the sheet in the discharging direction which is stacked by the tray; and a stapler, etc., which processes a sheet bundle at a processing position, wherein the gripping member and the gripper grip the sheet bundle stacked by the tray and move the sheet bundle to the processing position in cooperation with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Daisaku Kamiya
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Publication number: 20110074103Abstract: Provided is a sheet processing apparatus for processing sheets, including: a sheet process tray on which sheets to be processed are stacked; a sheet transport means for transporting processed sheets on the sheet process tray; a pressure member which is provided on an upstream side of the sheet transport means with respect to a sheet transport direction and which moves in the sheet transport direction while pressing the processed sheets, for transporting the processed sheets in cooperation with the sheet transport unit; and a controller for selectively operating the pressure member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: DAISAKU KAMIYA
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Publication number: 20110074104Abstract: A paper sorting apparatus for an electronic device includes a chassis with a control module disposed therein, a paper transporting module accommodated in the chassis, and a plurality of paper trays attached to the chassis. The paper transporting module has a first end, that is pivotable, and a second end, that is attached to the control module. The control module is capable of rotating the second end about the first end and coupling the second end with one of the paper trays.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHIH-KUN SHIH, CHEN-LU FAN, CHUN-HSIEN LIN
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Publication number: 20110074105Abstract: A game includes an adversarial figure with at least two portions that cooperatively present a figure-holding chamber. A captured figure is removably positioned in the chamber and operable to enter and exit the chamber. The holding figure also has a latch assembly that holds the portions in a closed condition where figure ingress and egress is restricted. The latch assembly can be shifted to open the portions and permit figure ingress and egress to and from the chamber. The game has an objective of freeing the captured figure from within the chamber by having a player position a rescuing figure in a game area, and releasing the captured figure from control of the holding figure as a result of a releasing act of the rescuing figure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Robert William Ferron
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Publication number: 20110074106Abstract: A game table assembly comprises a game table having a game-playing surface, two parallel and opposing ends extending parallel to a width axis, and two parallel and opposing longitudinal edges extending parallel to a longitudinal axis. The ends of the game table are shorter in length than the longitudinal edges. The game table assembly additionally includes two side support members positioned adjacent the longitudinal edges and a rotating mechanism defining a central width axis parallel to the shorter width ends. The rotating mechanism rotatably engages the game table with the side support members at opposing engagement positions along the longitudinal edges. The game table is configured to pivot about the rotating mechanism so that the game table is rotatable about the central width axis. Additionally, the game table is selectively lockable in at least one position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: James R. Allshouse
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Publication number: 20110074107Abstract: A game utilizes cards or similar game elements having at least primary indicia or symbols and in some instances at least a secondary or bonus indicia or symbol. The primary indicia may comprise card rank and suit indicia. The cards may include a secondary slot or bonus symbol. A deck of cards may comprise multiple cards having primary indicia with one or more or all of the cards including a secondary or bonus symbol. The primary indicia may be evaluated in the play of a primary game such as a poker game, while the secondary symbols may be used in a secondary slot game or may trigger one or more bonus events. In other embodiments, the game cards may include game symbol primary indicia, game suit secondary indicia and slot line tertiary indicia. A deck of slot cards may be formed from individual cards each bearing unique combinations of the indicia.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Rick Rowe
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Publication number: 20110074108Abstract: A method of managing a card game, a computer implementation thereof, and a card game kit, according to which a hand of cards is dealt to each of a plurality of players. Each hand includes one or more cards, and each card bears a designated value and suit. A plurality of common cards are dealt into a common card zone, and all players know the designated value and suit of each common card. The players then have the option of placing a wager or withdrawing from the game, after the hands and common cards have been dealt. For those players remaining in the game, at least one common card is removed from the common card zone and wagering or withdrawing continues until a winner is determined based at least in part on remaining cards in the common card zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Gary Stephen Shuster
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Publication number: 20110074109Abstract: A tossing game includes playing equipment. The playing equipment includes a first pair of propelling sticks and a tossable ring member. The first pair of propelling sticks include a proximal handle portion, a distal portion and a guard portion. The tossable ring member include a central aperture. The distal portion of the propelling sticks are sized and configured for being received within the central aperture of the ring member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Samuel L. Werth
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Publication number: 20110074110Abstract: A gravity reset target system that includes a target plate assembly that is removably engaged with a base plate assembly. The base plate assembly includes at least two parallel guide plates having grooves cut therein and the target plate assembly includes a target plate secured to a carrier piece having at least one guide rod. The guide rod of the carrier piece is inserted into the grooves in the guide plates to removably engage the target plate assembly with the base plate assembly. The target plate begins in a vertical resting position, rocks backward to a generally horizontal position when struck with a projectile, and then automatically returns to its vertical resting position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Charles Delbert Markley
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Publication number: 20110074111Abstract: Embodiments of a target-based game and methods of playing the target-based game are herein disclosed. In one embodiment, the target-based game includes a vertically-oriented target platform having a plurality of openings therein. Each opening may be approximately circular in configuration, may vary in size, and may have a backing, or “pocket” to catch one or more game pieces. In one embodiment, the target platform includes one or more suspension means about one or more edges or peripheries thereof for holding the target platform in a vertically-oriented position when attached to a plurality of supporting members. When assembled, the supporting members may form a frame to support the suspension means and/or the target platform. A plurality of game pieces may be used to play a variety of games using the target-based game.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Reginald T. Jackson
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Publication number: 20110074112Abstract: Target positioning system with a rectangular flat table top member having downwardly disposed side walls and three primary legs to support the table top member. Two primary legs are hingedly attached to the left and right rear corners of the table top member. One primary leg is hingedly attached under the center front portion of the table top member. Each leg has a telescoping secondary leg member that is capable of being affixed to the to the primary leg member to adjust the height of the primary leg member. The table top member left and right side walls include slots for receiving a strap. The strap can be adjusted in length to hold a standard archery target cube. The flat table top member includes upwardly facing flange located at the rear edge of the table top to prevent the target block from being thrust backward during target practice.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Terry Kenneth Allen
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Publication number: 20110074113Abstract: A method and composition are provided for coating honeycomb seals and, more specifically, to a method and slurry for applying an aluminide coating onto honeycomb seals. The method includes preparing a slurry of a powder containing a metallic aluminum alloy having a melting temperature higher than aluminum, an activator capable of forming a reactive halide vapor with the metallic aluminum, and a binder containing an organic polymer. The slurry is applied to surfaces of the honeycomb seal, which is then heated to remove or burn off the binder, vaporize and react the activator with the metallic aluminum to form the halide vapor, react the halide vapor at the substrate surfaces to deposit aluminum on the surfaces of the seal, and diffuse the deposited aluminum into the surfaces to form a diffusion aluminide coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: DENNIS WILLIAM CAVANAUGH, VINOD P. PAREEK, NUO SHENG, SURINDER PABLA, DANIEL J. DORRIETY
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Publication number: 20110074114Abstract: A gasket includes a damping buffer for a piston that can be charged with a pressure medium and that can be moved back and forth axially in a cylinder pipe and includes at least one static seal for sealing the cylinder pipe vis-à-vis a cover connected to the face of the cylinder pipe and a dynamic seal having at least one dynamically loaded sealing lip that, during the proper use of the gasket, can be laid against the surface to be sealed of a damping journal that is connected to and axially movable back and forth with the piston and that has at least one flow-guiding connection opening that connects the axial faces of the gasket.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Gonzalo BARILLAS
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Publication number: 20110074115Abstract: An insert for a pressure sealant type sealing system, an improved sealing system for sealing between an aperture of a machine housing and a rotating shaft of the machine protruding through the aperture, comprising the insert to provide a pair of outlets into the driveshaft arranged collinearly around the driveshaft, a method of injecting the sealant into the stuffing box in two positions on opposite sides of the drive shaft thereby balancing the pressure, and a method of retrofitting existing pressure sealant systems by retrofitting with the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Tamar Technological Development LtdInventor: Roni Cohen Zada Vaizman
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Publication number: 20110074116Abstract: An expansion mechanism of the type that may be used with a seal for sealing a connection about the upper end of a concrete structure, such as providing as seal across a manhole frame, optionally one or more spacer rings, and the upper end of a manhole chimney or riser, or which may be used with a seal for internally sealing a connection between a pair of pipes. The expansion mechanism includes a pair of ring portions and a pair of expansion mechanisms that include pivotal connections to the ring portions such that the assembly may be moved or folded between a folded configuration, in which the assembly has a reduced profile to allow the assembly to be moved into place at the sealing site, and a deployed configuration, in which the assembly has a cylindrical shape and is expandable to compress the seal against a cylindrical surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: PRESS-SEAL GASKET CORPORATIONInventors: Ronald W. Neuhaus, Myron W. Worley
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Publication number: 20110074117Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a sealing assembly in a cable drop system. The sealing assembly includes a base mounted to a network cabinet and a cover hingedly connected to the base. The sealing assembly also includes a lower sleeve and an upper sleeve. The lower sleeve and the upper sleeve wrap around the cables passing through an opening in the cable drop system. The lower sleeve includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion of the lower sleeve is connected to the base and the upper sleeve is positioned around the top portion of the lower sleeve to form the sealing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Panduit CorpInventors: Jack E. Caveney, Scott M. Lesniak, Robert Nicoli
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Publication number: 20110074118Abstract: A thermal bulb seal has a bulb portion and a tab portion that is configured to allow welding or other attachment of the bulb seal to the end surface of an insulating structure. Most preferably, the tab portion comprises an angled portion so allow welding of the bulb seal to another insulating structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: THERMAL STRUCTURES, INC.Inventor: Vaughn Barnes
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Publication number: 20110074119Abstract: A clamping assembly for venting an enclosure having openings extending from the inside of the enclosure to the outside of the enclosure, the clamping assembly having a band portion having an inside surface oriented towards the enclosure and an outside surface opposite the inside surface, the band portion having at least one hole extending therethrough from the inside surface to the outside surface of the band portion, and gas permeable and liquid impermeable venting element covering at least one hole in the band, wherein at least one hole in the band portion is at least partially aligned with an opening of the enclosure to provide a fluid path between the inside of the enclosure and the outside of the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Brian Deane, Dave DeGuiseppi
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Publication number: 20110074120Abstract: A rotary centrifuge seal consisting of a silicone rubber ring-shaped diaphragm secured to a phenolic ring member is manufactured by inserting the preformed phenolic compound element into a mold cavity of an injection compression mold with precise fit. The phenolic element is then covered with an overmold cavity and silicone rubber is injected into the overmold cavity by runnerless injection techniques in contact with exposed bonding surfaces of the phenolic compound element and the silicone rubber molding components and the phenolic compound element are compressed together to form a strong molecular bond with the application of heat and without the required use of primers, adhesives, bonding agents or mechanical bonding. The phenolic compound element is shaped in the form of a ring having external and internal peripheral surfaces whereby the exposed bonding surfaces include these internal and external peripheral surfaces to provide a more secure bond.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: David Namey, JR., Michael D. Cima
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Publication number: 20110074121Abstract: A chuck has a stationary support and a spindle rotatable in the support and having forward therefrom a forwardly open seat for a workpiece. A plurality of jaws are shiftable in the support to grip or release the workpiece. A pull rod coupled to the jaws projects rearward therefrom and carries a central plate. A rear plate spaced rearward of the central plate is rotationally fixed to the spindle. A push rod axially shiftable in the rear plate has a front end engageable with the central plate and a rear end projecting rearward from the rear plate. A spring braced between the spindle and the central plate urges the central plate rearward. A piston is shiftable in the support between a front position bearing forward opposite to the spring on the push rod and therethrough on the central plate and a rear position spaced rearward of the push rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Eugen HANGLEITER
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Publication number: 20110074122Abstract: Several preferred embodiments are disclosed for a tool-less blade clamping apparatus for a reciprocating tool of the type which has a reciprocating plunger which has a tool attachment receiving slot for receiving a tool attachment of the type that has a shank portion. The clamping apparatus has an unclamped position and a clamped position. In the unclamped position, a tool attachment can be easily inserted and when it is in its clamped position, the tool attachment is securely retained. The preferred embodiments have at least one spring biasing the apparatus toward the clamped position, a releasable retaining mechanism for holding the apparatus in its unclamped position after being placed in that position. When the blade shank portion is inserted into the slot a predetermined distance, the shoulders of the shank portion release the retaining mechanism to move it to its clamped position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicants: ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORPORATION, ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Marc Vincent Marini, Vance E. Roe, Matthew Carr, Gary Sinclair, Gavin Wright
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Publication number: 20110074123Abstract: A hydraulically operated actuator is provided for controlling a roll of a vehicle that includes an actuator connected between a first mass and a second mass of the vehicle. An upper mount assembly is coupled to the first mass and a lower mount assembly is coupled to the second mass. A high-pressure chamber is disposed between the lower mount assembly and the upper mount assembly. The high-pressure chamber has a variable volume of hydraulic fluid disposed therein for selectively restricting the movement between the upper mount assembly and the lower mount assembly. A low-pressure accumulator includes a portal for receiving hydraulic fluid from the high-pressure chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Wayne Robert Fought, Richard J. Barron, Ryan Mark Belleau
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Publication number: 20110074124Abstract: A foldable wheeled container having a frame; at least two wheels connected to the frame; a tensioning cable housed within the frame; a plurality of hinge points, wherein when the frame rotates around the hinge point the tensioning cable is aligned; and a locking mechanism which tighten and locks the tensioning cable in its tightened position to form a rigid structure. A stroller having a similar structure including a frame; at least four wheels connected to the frame; a tensioning cable integrally connected to the frame; a plurality of hinge points, wherein when the frame rotates around the hinge point the tensioning cable is aligned; and a locking mechanism which tightens and locks the tensioning cable in its tightened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Randy SCHNARR, Bryon HADDOCK
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Publication number: 20110074125Abstract: A children's ride-on vehicle includes a rotatable parent steering mechanism to steer the vehicle in a desired direction, and a canopy supported by the parent steering mechanism that remains stationary as the parent steering mechanism is rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Brian Aiken, Auguste Silva
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Publication number: 20110074126Abstract: This practical new technology involves a golf cart, golf carts, particularly related to the height adjustment device, which includes the base, which connects to the main bar of the golf cart, and slide block which connects to the handle of the golf cart. There are two parallel arc oriented plate formed on each side of the base, and sliding block on both sides of the location near the opening matching with the corresponding slide guide plate. Movement of the sliding block along the base of the curved guide plate adjusts the angle and position between the sliding block and base. Furthermore, the movement can adjust the angle and position of the handle and the main bar and the overall height of the structure. The utility model is simple, suitable for different groups of people, according to needs and to adjust handle height at anytime; low cost and long life.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Jonathan Hwan Wang
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Publication number: 20110074127Abstract: A personal vehicle for carrying a passenger, the vehicle comprising: a center frame; two wheel assemblies, wherein at least one wheel assembly is hubless; a foot support in a center portion of at least one wheel assembly; and at least one pivot means between at least one wheel assembly and the center frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2008Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Alon Karpman
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Publication number: 20110074128Abstract: Elastomeric grip tapes are presented including: an elastomeric layer, where the elastomeric layer is a low-abrasion layer having a hardness in a range of approximately 30 to 95 Shore A, and where the elastomeric layer includes a top surface formed having a texture with a peak-valley depth in a range of approximately 0.000 to 0.500 inches; and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer formed along a bottom surface of the elastomeric layer. In some embodiments, elastomeric grip tapes further include: a release/carrier layer removably adhered with the pressure sensitive adhesive layer for temporarily protecting the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. In some embodiments, elastomeric grip tapes further include: a plurality of perforations defining a shape which shape may be adhered to a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Jonathan CHANG
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Publication number: 20110074129Abstract: To provide a swing arm pivot structure for a motorcycle which can prevent rubbing between a swing arm and a body frame with a simple structure and can reduce a manufacturing cost for the motorcycle. The swing arm pivot structure includes a swing arm for supporting a rear wheel, a pivot shaft mounted to a body frame and inserted through a swing arm pivot of the swing arm, a first bearing located between one end portion of the swing arm pivot and the body frame for pivotably supporting the swing arm, a first collar located between the inner circumference of the first bearing and the pivot shaft, and a second collar located between the first collar and the body frame. The second collar has a rigidity different from the rigidity of the first collar and the body frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Takeo YOKOYAMA, Yoshiyuki KURAYOSHI, Masashi HAGIMOTO, Makoto OONO, Makoto NAGAYAMA
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Publication number: 20110074130Abstract: The invention concerns a step board and the object of the invention is to provide a step board provided with a braking device to be stable and good in steering and propulsion performance. The step board of the invention in order to achieve the aforementioned object is characterized by comprising a first frame in which a directional caster is equipped at the front end and the back end of a main axis, respectively, a left foothold being extending left upward in the middle of the main axis in length, and a right foothold extending right upward, a second frame crossing the main axis and extending in the right and left directions, a directional caster being provided at each of the right and left ends thereof, and hinge-coupled to the first frame, and a plurality of coil springs one end of which is coupled to the first frame and the other end of which is coupled to the left and right sides of the second frame, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2008Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: HUMANIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Seong-Jin Park
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Publication number: 20110074131Abstract: A motorized tricycle comprising a frame including first, second, and third coupling members, two rear wheels, and a rear wheels mounting structure comprising side pieces on either side; cross pieces interconnecting the side pieces; two forward cylindrical first joints; two seats each projecting upward from the topmost side piece and comprising a top second joint and a bottom first threaded hole; two second threaded holes each disposed on a section between the first and second joints of the same side; two inverted L-shaped reinforcement plates comprising a hollow boss projecting inward from a bending point, and first and second through holes at both ends respectively; two sleeves each put on the first joint; two cylinders each disposed in the second joint; and screws for securing the reinforcement plate, the rear wheels mounting structure, and the frame together.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Jih-Kuei Cho
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Publication number: 20110074132Abstract: A powered converter dolly for movement and attachment of trailers is provided. The dolly comprises a conventional converter dolly having a retractable landing gear assembly mounting wheels attached to the drawbar. The dolly has a power supply and operates as a towing device. The landing gear assembly provides steering for the dolly as well as motive power from a motor connected to the landing gear wheels. Alternatively, the wheels of the dolly may be powered for providing motion to the dolly. The dolly further comprises several attachment devices for securing the dolly to an intermodal railcar, including alternative hydraulic, mechanical, and electrically-powered tie down devices. A trolley movable along a railcar is provided for securing the dolly or trailer to the railcar and includes a hitch component for selectively interconnecting to a hitch component on the dolly or trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Donald D. Banwart
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Publication number: 20110074133Abstract: A clevis pin combination comprises a clevis made of aluminum alloy; and a pin made of steel. This combination of parts and materials results in lighter weight and improved performance of maximum load carrying capacity over similar combinations of all aluminum or all steel. The clevis further comprises a first clevis leg having a first clevis aperture in a first clevis end and a second clevis leg having a second clevis aperture in a second clevis end. The second clevis end is spaced apart from the first clevis end forming an open end. A curved portion connecting the first clevis leg and the second clevis leg forms a closed end. The first clevis aperture and the second clevis aperture are axially aligned and the steel pin is sized to fit through the first clevis aperture and second clevis aperture allowing pivoting movement between the clevis and the pin. The clevis may be substantially U-shaped.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Vernon W. SPARKES, William J.D. SHAW
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Publication number: 20110074134Abstract: The utility model involves golf cart technology, particularly related to a folding golf cart, which includes a car chassis, the main bar, push handle, folding bar. The main bar, connector, folding bar, and the car chassis together form a four-bar linkage, the connected action of the four-bar linkage moves other components involved in the action accordingly. During usage, press the button and push the push handle backward/downwards, which drives the main bar and the folding bar forward and closed, and makes the golf cart form into a Z shaped of three-panel folding state. This substantially reduces the size, saves space, and is convenient to store and transport. It is also a simple structure, easy to fold or open, and easy to operate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Jonathan Hwan Wang
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Publication number: 20110074135Abstract: A vehicle includes at least one power source and at least fuel source connected to the at least one power source for powering the vehicle. A safety system for the vehicle includes an airbag having an outer material visible when the airbag is in a deployed position. The outer material for the airbag is marked to correspond to the at least one fuel source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: ALTeInventor: John D. Thomas
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Publication number: 20110074136Abstract: An airbag apparatus is mounted on a vehicle as housed in a housing and includes an airbag inflatable with inflation gas for catching an object of protection. The airbag includes a sheet-shaped circumferential wall made from synthetic resin. The circumferential wall is plastically deformable in such a manner as to be elongated due to increase of internal pressure caused by being pressed by the object of protection when arresting the object of protection at full inflation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.Inventors: Kensaku Honda, Yasushi Okada, Yuji Sato, Masakazu Hashimoto, Daisuke Yamamura
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Publication number: 20110074137Abstract: An airbag system of a saddle-ride type vehicle can include an airbag which is configured to be inflated and deployed in front of a rider. The airbag includes a plurality of expansion chambers, with the expansion chambers configured to be different in internal pressure during inflation and deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Yasuto YAMADA, Satoshi IIJIMA
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Publication number: 20110074138Abstract: An airbag system is configured to fulfill its role on a saddle-ride type vehicle even when the vehicle collides with a side of a vehicle moving in a generally perpendicular direction. An embodiment of the airbag system includes an airbag which is configured to the inflated and fully upward from the vehicle front of a rider. The airbag includes a head part opposite to a rider's head during inflation and deployment, and a neck part which rises upward from the vehicle and toward the head part. The neck part has a width in a direction of vehicle width which is narrower than that of the head part. The neck part includes neckings curved inward in the direction of the vehicle width.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazuyoshi KUROKI, Satoshi IIJIMA, Kazuhiro SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20110074139Abstract: An airbag device for a saddle-ride type vehicle can include an acceleration sensor for detecting impacts working on a body to actuate the airbag, a left-right pair of acceleration sensors in side frame members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Yuki KOBAYASHI, Futoshi MIYAKAWA, Takumi MAKABE
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Publication number: 20110074140Abstract: A control unit and a method for triggering an occupant protection arrangement for a vehicle are described, at least two semiconductor modules being provided for actuating the triggering of the occupant protection arrangement. The at least two semiconductor modules are provided for actuating the control of the personal protective arrangement. The at least two semiconductor modules provide the power supply voltage for the control unit. The at least two semiconductor modules also monitor these power supply voltages and monitor each other in at least one direction relative to these power supply voltages. The at least two semiconductor modules jointly execute a reset for the control unit, depending on the monitoring of the power supply voltages.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Ruediger Karner, Hartmut Schumacher, Carsten List
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Publication number: 20110074141Abstract: An airbag module comprising an inflatable airbag; and an inflator configured to provide gas to inflate the airbag; wherein the airbag comprises first and second panels positioned on opposite sides of an inflatable chamber; wherein each of the panels include a peripheral portion and an interior portion; wherein a portion of the interior portion is a covered portion; wherein a portion outside of the covered portion of the interior portions of the first and second panels are connected together to thereby limit the inflation of a portion of the inflatable chamber; and wherein the airbag is configured so that the connection between the interior portions of the first and second panels is released during inflation of the airbag in order to permit an increase in the volume of the inflatable chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Pongdet Paul Wipasuramonton, Jonathan Lee Clarke, Prabhakar Padiyar
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Publication number: 20110074142Abstract: A seat belt tensioner for motor vehicle, having a belt shaft (12) rotatably supported in housing as a carrier of a seat belt wound thereon and with a tensioner drive coupled thereto by a metal strip (18), the drive rotatable driving the belt shaft (12) when triggered by action on the metal strip (18) and the movement thereof, the metal band (18) before triggering the tensioning drive (10) surrounds an extension (13) of the belt shaft. The metal strip (18) is wound around the extension (13) of the belt shaft (12) in at least one winding turn serving as winding supply (20) for the movement thereof. The winding reserve (20) is held at a radial gap (21) to the extension (13) of the belt shaft (12) by a holding element (22) releasing the metal band (18) in case of tensile force acting on the metal strip caused by activation of the belt tensioner causing the metal stripto engage and rotate the belt shaft extension.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Erik Arthur Rydsmo, Linus Karl Alex Larsson
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Publication number: 20110074143Abstract: This invention is a toy vehicle clip-on attachment that attaches to toy doll strollers. Light weight design at (1) pound, this invention reinforces stability to the toy stroller and brings additional safety to the child pushing the stroller. The invention gives the appearance of a car made of plastic. The invention will give the perception of driving a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Brian Charles Cox
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Publication number: 20110074144Abstract: A page display and organizer is comprised of a page protector, at least one tab adjoined to the page protector, and a binding member. The transparent page protector includes a first edge attached to the binding member, second edge, third edge, fourth edge and a first layer and second layer that is connected to one another along the first edge, third edge, and fourth edge. The first layer and second layer form an opening along the second edge for page insertion. The at least one tab is attached to the second edge and/or to the third edge of the page protector and may include adhesive, magnet, or VELCRO®. The user displays a page by inserting a page into the page protector opening and attaching the tab to a surface The user can later store the page while still inside the page protector by binding it into a suitable storage unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: DONNA J. DELL'ORFANO