Patents Issued in June 14, 2011
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Patent number: 7958630Abstract: A device connector producing method includes a primary molding step of forming a primary molded body (20) formed with pilot holes (24), a terminal press-fitting step of press-fitting intermediate terminals (11) into the pilot holes (24) to form an intermediate product (40), and an insert molding step of setting the intermediate product (40) in a secondary molding die (50) and forming a device connector. The primary molded body (20) includes a resin inflow opening (21) that enables resin from a gate (52) to flow through the primary molded body (20) during secondary molding, and a supporting projection (23) to contact an inner surface of the secondary molding die (50). Thus, resin flow during secondary molding is good and the intermediate product (40) will not displace.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Hiroyuki Matsuoka
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Patent number: 7958631Abstract: Removal of a conventional separable insulated connector from an electric power system often results in a shortened electric cable. An extender for a separable insulated connector enables the separable insulated connector to connect to a shortened cable. A conventional cable adapter is inserted into the extender, which includes a conductive connector for accepting the shortened cable and a conductive rod for carrying electric power from the shortened cable to the separable insulated connector. The extender also includes an inner semi-conductive layer that borders the conductive rod and compression connector, an outer semi-conductive layer, and a insulating layer between the two semi-conductive layers. The extender is inserted into a separable insulated connector, which is then connected to the electric power system.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: David Charles Hughes, Paul Michael Roscizewski
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Patent number: 7958632Abstract: A first wiring board, which is a flexible printed-circuit board, is bonded to a second wiring board. A plurality of protruding member are formed on the surface of the second wiring board. An adhesive is deposited on the surface of the second wiring board such that there is a thinner layer of the adhesive on the protruding member than in other areas. Subsequently, the first wiring board is placed on the second wiring board so that a portion of the first wiring board to be used for the wire-bonding is positioned above at least one of the protruding members. The first wiring board gets bonded to the second wiring board due to the adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Jun Matsui, Koji Terada, Hiroyuki Nobuhara
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Patent number: 7958633Abstract: A block casting for an internal combustion engine and method of its manufacture provide reduced engine block size and weight, and/or increased engine displacement, through cylinder-forming walls that decrease in thickness from minimal explosion-resistant thicknesses at their combustion chamber ends to reduced thicknesses at their other ends.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Roger C. Kenitz
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Patent number: 7958634Abstract: A method of manufacturing a liquid ejecting head that ejects a liquid supplied from a liquid storing member through a liquid supply path. The method includes positioning a filter to a first or second supply member by using positioning pins upon disposing the filter between first and second liquid supply paths. The first supply member has the first liquid supply path. The second supply member has the second liquid supply path on the side of one surface of the first supply member to communicate with the first liquid supply path. At least the first supply member and the second supply member are integrated such that a fixed portion is molded by injecting a resin material from an injection portion of a mold at a position where the first and second liquid supply paths are interposed between the positioning pins.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Hiroshige Owaki
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Patent number: 7958635Abstract: A process for producing a pulley for a belt drive CVT, including subjecting tapered surfaces of a preform of at least one of input and output pulleys to surface hardening, subjecting the surface-hardened tapered surfaces of the preform to hard turning to form microgrooves radially spaced from one another thereon, between which microprojections are formed, and reducing a height of the microprojections. Alternatively, a process for producing a pulley for a belt drive CVT, including subjecting tapered surfaces of a preform of at least one of input and output pulleys to surface hardening, subjecting the surface-hardened tapered surfaces of the preform to shot peening, and subjecting the shot-peened tapered surfaces of the preform to finishing to form microgrooves having a substantially equal pitch thereon.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2005Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: JATCO LtdInventors: Makoto Yoshida, Yoshiaki Katou, Yasuo Ito
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Patent number: 7958636Abstract: An outer rim molded material is molded by forging or casting, a portion of the outer rim which extends from a hump to a bead seat is separated from part of a rim flange precursor 2a and is caused to fall in a sloping fashion inwards of a wheel width so as to form a bead seat precursor 12a, and the bead seat precursor 12a so formed is then joined to be welded to a top or side of a rim well rising portion precursor 5b. An external surface is cut to be finished to a proper shape, and an annular hollow portion 8 is formed underneath a lower surface of the bead seat portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2005Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Washi Kosan Co., Ltd.Inventor: Katsunori Yoshimura
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Patent number: 7958637Abstract: A shaft is held in place within a bore of a housing with a band of resilient material that is located between the shaft and the housing and has a series of projections extending radially inwards. The shaft surface has a first part that lies closer to the longitudinal axis of the bore than a second part, when the shaft and housing are assembled. The shaft is initially inserted into the resilient band, which is held within the bore, such that the first part of the shaft surface is oriented towards one of the projections of the resilient band. In this orientation of the shaft, the projection is not compressed. By orienting the second part of the shaft surface, the projection is brought under compression and the shaft is held firmly within the bore.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Rencol LimitedInventor: Simon Alan Hughes
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Patent number: 7958638Abstract: The invention relates to a sheet metal plate, especially made of steel, for producing motor vehicle body components. In order to make the body component sufficiently rigid at highly stressed points in spite of using lightweight materials, the sheet metal plate (11) is provided with local reinforcement zones (13, 14). To this avail, the sheet metal plate (11) is joined together from at least two cut metal sheets (7, 9) with a straight seam (10). At least one of the cut metal sheets (7) comprises several parallel strips (2 to 6) having different strengths while each local reinforcement zone (13, 14) lies within a reinforced strip (2, 3).Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Steel AGInventor: Erik Hilfrich
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Patent number: 7958639Abstract: A knife includes a knife body defining a channel across which extends at least part of the cutting edge of a blade. The channel having has a base region located behind the cutting edge in the cutting direction. The knife body is provided, adjacent the base region, with flow passages on opposing sides thereof, the flow passages being out of alignment with one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: WA1 Designs LimitedInventor: William Alfred Ireland
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Patent number: 7958640Abstract: A pole saw head which comprises a cheek plate having an integral downwardly curved arm and an integral upwardly rope setting auxiliary notched hook strategically positioned on an end of the arm. The notched hook will hold a loop of a length of rope tied in a monkey's fist knot thereto. A mechanism is for coupling the cheek plate to a top end of a pole. When the pole is manually manipulated by a person grasping the pole the notched hook can release the loop on the monkey's fist knot, so that the monkey's fist knot will appropriately uncoil when the rope is tossed over a branch of a tree.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Dane M. Mandriota
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Patent number: 7958641Abstract: The present invention is an attachable rolling plate assembly which can be attached as a single unit to a portable cutting tool to facilitate the safe rolling movement of the portable cutting tool on the workpiece. The invention comprises a frame assembly formed from a single piece of molded material such as fiber enriched plastic having a pair of oppositely disposed longitudinal sidewalls with stabilizer fins extending therefrom, and a flat base portion having a pair of parallel stabilizer tubes molded therein. The invention further includes an adjustable bevel gear assembly by which the angle of orientation of the cutting blade can be quickly changed. The invention also includes a cutting guide assembly to facilitate a straight cut, reduce torsional rotation of the saw blade and reduce kickback of the saw.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Woodman Tools, LLCInventor: Mathias Am Ende
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Patent number: 7958642Abstract: A hedge trimmer has a housing. A blade bar projects forwards from the housing along a longitudinal axis. An electric drive motor drives the blade bar. At least one battery supplies the drive motor with electrical energy. The blade bar, the drive motor and the battery are mounted on the housing. The hedge trimmer has a top handle arranged above a center of gravity of the hedge trimmer, and a rear handle arranged behind the hedge-trimmer center of gravity. The battery is arranged on the housing at least mainly in front of the rear handle.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KGInventor: Heiko Rosskamp
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Patent number: 7958643Abstract: A reticle comprises a horizontal section having horizontal section horizontal lines broken by horizontal section gaps between the horizontal section horizontal lines. A vertical section has vertical section vertical lines broken by vertical section gaps between the vertical section vertical lines. The horizontal section intersects the vertical section at a midpoint. A wide measurement ranging system includes range indicators including a highest range indicator, a plurality of intermediate range indicators, and a lowest range indicator. A height measurement ranging system has range indicators which include height measurement horizontal lines and which include a height measurement lowest range indicator closest to the vertical section, height measurement intermediate range indicators, and a height measurement highest range indicator.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: John Wu
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Patent number: 7958644Abstract: A device comprises a first part (1) which has user input means (10) and comprising a three-degrees-of-freedom orientation sensing system (11) for determining a three-degrees-of-freedom orientation (01) of the first part (1) with respect to a reference coordinate frame (XYZ) defined by the earths gravity field (Fg) and magnetic field (Fm). A second part (2) comprises a display (20) for displaying orientation information (OI) on a three-degrees-of-freedom orientation (02) of the second part (2), and sensing means (21) for sensing an one-degree-of-freedom or a two-degrees-of-freedom orientation of the second part (2).Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventors: Hans M. B. Boeve, Teunis J. Ikkink
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Patent number: 7958645Abstract: The Chappell Universal Square™ solves the problems associated with standard framing squares and provides a dynamic framing square bearing novel indicia and a novel arrangement of same for direct application to framing members during construction of complicated framing systems of equal and/or unequal pitched members. Typically, squares are limited to use with a single base unit of measurement, e.g. inches or millimeters, and provide limited tabulated information for use in calculating lengths, distances, and angles at which to cut framing members. The present invention is a tool that provides universal applicability for use in building both simple and complex structures according to metric and standard/imperial measurement systems. The present invention provides tabulated calculations aligned with indicia that enable construction of equal and complex unequal pitch framing members without necessitating the execution of complex trigonometric calculations.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Chappell Universal Square & Rule Co. LLC.Inventor: Steve K. Chappell
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Patent number: 7958646Abstract: A ruler including a slip resistant member, wherein the slip resistant member is operable to engage with a working surface to resist the sliding of the ruler when user applies force on the slip resistant member, and is disengaged from the working surface to allow the sliding of the ruler on the working surface when user releases force applied on the slip resistant member.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Captronics Industrial Ltd.Inventor: Kuen Leung So
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Patent number: 7958647Abstract: A system for controlling access to a secure area includes a lock and an electronic access device for controlling access to a secure area. The lock includes pins for locking and unlocking the lock. The access device communicates with the pins for electrically measuring movement of the pins. The access device stores an unlock pin code for the predetermined position of the pins for unlocking the lock. The electronic access device electrically measures pin movement by a key. A control device electrically communicates with the electronic access device for determining when a lock compromising technique has occurred to identify a lock tamper event.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Nathan Gerner
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Patent number: 7958648Abstract: A device that provides an accurate means to mark a wall surface to aid in hanging a suspended object is herein disclosed, comprising an adhesive strip with small sealed plastic bubbles filled with dye or ink on a first side. At least one (1) ink bubble is positioned thereat a corresponding mounting aperture portions of the suspended object. The ink bubbles rupture under a small amount of applied pressure, thereby marking the wall surface. A second side of the marking device comprises adhesive, thereby allowing the device to be applied thereto the back surface of the suspended object to be hung on a wall, specifically locating where the mounting hardware needs to be installed. The marking device is then removed and the suspended object is secured by driving fasteners and other supporting hardware, using the indicating ink mark. Alternatively, the first side comprises identifying markings such as measurements, instructions, or advertising indicia.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Carey MacConnell
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Patent number: 7958649Abstract: A punch deflection gauge is provided having a die adaptor, indicator base, and dial indicator. An indicator stem of the dial indicator measures deflection of a punch in a punch orifice. In some embodiments a plurality of variably sized die adaptors may be provided and removably attachable to the same indicator base.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Elizabeth Carbide Kentucky, Inc.Inventor: David Risinger
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Patent number: 7958650Abstract: The invention relates to an improved apparatus (1) for drying food-stuffs, comprising at least a centrifugation basket (5) for drying said product by its rotation, the lateral surface of said basket (5) being holed; a pin (13) rotating coupled with said at least a centrifugation basket (5); and a motor (12), mechanically coupled with said rotation pin (13); said apparatus (1) being characterised in that said motor (12) is a synchronous three-phase electric motor (12) and in that it comprises means (16) for controlling rotation of said motor (12) for adjusting the torque output by said motor (12) with respect to its rotation speed.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Turatti S.R.L.Inventor: Antonio Turatti
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Patent number: 7958651Abstract: An apparatus for retrieving articles from a dryer or otherwise retrieving article from places not easily accessible is described herein. The apparatus comprises a handle with a head attached thereto. The head can be mounted so as to be detachable, swivable, or interchangeable. The handle can be telescoping for further reaching capability or foldable for easy storage. The apparatus can provide illumination as well as be configured to reach into small, various shaped, and otherwise not easy to reach locations.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Allan M. Maniha
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Patent number: 7958652Abstract: A portable cleaning apparatus comprises a base module for movement along a surface and a plenum. The base module comprises a base housing enclosing a fan for moving air through the housing from the interior of the housing to the exterior of the housing through an exhaust outlet in the housing. The plenum fluidly communicates at one end with the exhaust outlet and at another end with at least one plenum outlet opening adjacent the surface to direct air exhausted from the housing interior along the surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: BISSELL Homecare Inc.Inventors: Eric C. Huffman, Kenneth M. Lenkiewicz
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Patent number: 7958653Abstract: An orthotic is disclosed. The orthotic may include a cushioning layer configured to extend from at least the metatarsal region to the proximal heel region, the cushioning layer having a heel region with a protruding heel piece integrally molded as part of the cushioning layer. The orthotic may also include an outer shell layer fixedly coupled to the cushioning layer, the outer shell layer extending longitudinally from at least the medial cuneiform-first metatarsal joint region to the calcaneus bone region of the user, the outer shell layer configured to receive the protruding heel piece.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.Inventors: Harold A. Howlett, Bin Xia, Philip Yang
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Patent number: 7958654Abstract: A snowboard boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a snowboard boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The snowboard boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable by the wearer. The zones may be secured by pulling on two laces, each of which tightens one of the two independent lacing zones. This arrangement allows the wearer to simultaneously tighten each zone, providing the wearer with the “feel” as though he or she is tightening a conventional single lacing zone snowboard boot. The laces may be simultaneously, yet independently secured by a lace lock at the upper and/or forward region of the snowboard boot. Slack may be created to facilitate loosening of the snowboard boot and easy removal of a foot from the snowboard boot by unhooking the lace from the lace guide without a corresponding distance of lace traveling through the lace lock.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: The Burton CorporationInventors: Greg Reagan, Christopher M. Doyle, Florian Lang, Maurizio Molin
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Patent number: 7958655Abstract: Protective footwear, such as a motorcycle or motocross boot, having a molded top gasket and/or a fold-over thermal laminate. The molded top gasket may be a substantially annular unitary piece or multi-piece construction of an elastomeric material, such as rubber, that snugly wraps around the wearer's lower leg or ankle when the footwear is worn. The fold-over thermal laminate is a piece of thermally resistant material on the outer surface of the footwear upper that extends over a portion of the rim and into the inside of the upper. One or more optional control pads also may be placed on the exterior surface of the thermal laminate.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Fox Head, Inc.Inventor: Jon Munns
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Patent number: 7958656Abstract: A snow melter that may be used to melt snow. The snow melter includes a dump tank for receiving a quantity of snow to be melted. The melter also includes a melt tank and a heat exchanger. The melt tank separate from the dump tank. The heat exchanger heats the water in the melt tank. Water heated by the melt tank is allowed to flow from the melt tank into the dump tank to melt the snow in the dump tank. Doors may also be added to the dump tank to facilitate the removal of debris from the dump tank after use. Further, the dump tank may also have an inclinable floor to further facilitate the removal of debris from the dump tank after use.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventors: Mark Soderberg, Gary Rogers
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Patent number: 7958657Abstract: In the conventional connection and fixture part between a working vehicle and an excavator, a connection pin is made to contact a guide plate to be fixed in position, thereby requiring a high rigidity of the guide plate, accuracy of recreation of positioning of the connection pin, and high cost for manufacturing the guide plate. Thus, a guide plate of a connection portion has a chevron-shaped introduction part including two sector curves. A U-shaped bent member serving as a knob is provided on a rear side surface of a connection pin in the axial direction of the connection pin, so that the proper position of the inserted connection pin is defined as the position thereof when tips of the knob come into contact with the insertion-target member.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Yanmar Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kunihiko Sakamoto, Yasuo Tokieda, Hayato Tsuji, Syoubu Aramaki
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Patent number: 7958658Abstract: The present invention discloses a recordable card holder having an electronic record device invisibly perched within a plastic ornament body for supplementing a recording function of a card holder. The present invention discloses a way to personalize gifts of flower bouquets, flow baskets and gift boxes, and thus enhance gift value.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Jianping Fang
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Patent number: 7958659Abstract: The invention includes a bag or receptacle for securely containing stray buttons and for attaching to a garment at a location of repair to identify where a button is to be reattached or replaced. In one embodiment, such a button bag is sized and shaped like a business card for displaying a business name of a dry cleaner, launderer, tailor, hotel, or other service provider. The receptacle can include a strap for attaching to an existing button, or for looping through a buttonhole corresponding to a location where a button needs to be repaired. The invention provides a solution to button repair identification that is especially useful with express laundry and dry cleaning services and that does not require a user to verbally explain where buttons need to be repaired.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Robert W. Tedesco
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Patent number: 7958660Abstract: The present invention is an ammunition magazine, preferably made of a glass fiber reinforced polymer, utilizing a structurally enhancing ridge, angular guide rails and a follower made to interface with said guide rails to reduce wobble. The preferred embodiment also features a protective cover that distributes forces from the spring to more structurally sound areas of the magazine, thus reducing feed end splay, and may include an ammunition indication system comprised of at least one window and a noticeable marker on the follower spring. The follower and magazine casing are also designed to interface to prevent the follower from popping out of the feed end and the floor plate of the magazine utilizes a locking plate and sliding relationship between the floor plate, locking plate and magazine to secure the floor plate onto the magazine casing.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Magpul Industries Corp.Inventors: Richard M. Fitzpatrick, Michael T. Mayberry, Eric C. Burt
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Patent number: 7958661Abstract: A universal magazine release mechanism for firearms has a frame defining a cartridge magazine chamber receiving a cartridge magazine and having a magazine release receptacle intersecting the cartridge magazine chamber. A magazine release member is mounted within the magazine release receptacle and has linear movement to a magazine retaining position and a magazine release position. A spring urges the magazine release member toward the magazine retaining position. A magazine release button extends from the magazine release member and is exposed externally of the firearm frame for engagement and linear movement by the thumb of a user's hand. The magazine release member is selectively positioned to locate the magazine release button for thumb actuation by a right-handed user or a left-handed user.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Sandy L. Strayer
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Patent number: 7958662Abstract: A weapon conditionally activates a cartridge. The cartridge has a projectile and a first mechanical feature. The weapon includes an activator and a station. The activator includes a second mechanical feature. The station positions the cartridge so that the first feature opposes the second feature. On condition that the first feature does not mechanically interfere with the second feature, the activator activates the cartridge to launch the projectile from the cartridge. On condition that the first feature mechanically interferes with the second feature resulting in an excess head space, the activator is inhibited by the excess head space from activating the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.Inventors: Alan I. Mossberg, Alan Iver Mossberg, Jr., William C. Lutton, Joseph H. Bartozzi, Mark A. Hanchett, Patrick W. Smith
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Patent number: 7958663Abstract: The suspended gun rest includes a pivoting arm adjustably mounted to a rigid support by a mount. The mount comprises an L-shaped bracket with a mounting hole and three holes for adjustment screws. A cradle is provided which includes two strings, a string routing system, a locking mechanism and a spindle. A hook is connected to one end of the pivoting arm. The two strings are connected to the spindle and routed through the cradle by the routing system and attached to the hook on the pivoting arm.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: James W. Saunders, III
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Patent number: 7958664Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a gun barrel having striations, which includes a cleaning device that comes in contact with the inner surface of the gun barrel as it is moved by a drive device installed inside a cylindrical main body. The cleaning device includes (i) a plurality of divided plates that fit atop the striations as a saddle and are slanted to correspond to a slope of the striations, (ii) cleaning members fixed to outer peripheries of the respective divided plates that come in contact with the inner surface of the gun barrel, and (iii) a cam device that converts a rotation of a drive motor installed inside the main body into a rectilinear movement in order to move the respective divided plates upward and downward.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Soosung Machinery Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sang Jin An
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Patent number: 7958665Abstract: Rifle scopes with friction reducing elements include a scope body, a movable optical adjustment element connected to the scope body, and a turret rotatably connected to the scope body. The turret includes a contact element contacting the adjustment element at a location of contact. The contact element is rotatable with respect to the turret. The adjustment element at the location of contact differs in hardness from the hardness of a second portion of the adjustment element. The contact element at the location of contact and the adjustment element at the location of contact are of essentially equal hardness.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Sheltered Wings, Inc.Inventor: Samuel J. Hamilton
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Patent number: 7958666Abstract: A motion-type predator decoy for attracting coyotes, wild dogs and other pest or nuisance predators for use in ranching, farming, recreation land management, public safety and sporting fields. The decoy has a support base for placement during use on an environmental surface. The base includes a downwardly disposed surface contact end of a predetermined lateral dimension and an upwardly disposed support end of a predetermined lateral dimension. The decoy also has a driven decoy mechanism connected to the support end of the base. The decoy mechanism includes an actuator and a flexible decoy member. The actuator generates vibrations and the decoy mechanism undergoes random longitudinal, radial and lateral movement components with respect to the base. A method of using the decoy is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Expedite International, Inc.Inventor: Jay Rogers
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Patent number: 7958667Abstract: The bait well apparatus provides for hands-free carry of live bait within an ergonomically shaped apparatus. The concave inner surface fits against a user's hip or leg or even waist, depending upon the chosen wear location. A belt is provided that fits a user's waist or hips. A small optional belt is provided that fits a user's leg. The two clips disposed on the concave inner surface are selectively hooked over a given belt or other clothing item. The lid is hinged to open over the well within the body of the apparatus. The apparatus is provided in more than one size. One size, for example, holds 48 ounces of water. Another exemplary size holds up to 64 ounces of water.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Bryan D. Pallack
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Patent number: 7958668Abstract: An animal trap includes a housing having an opening, a door coupled to the housing, and a latch mechanism. The door is movable between a closed position in which the door obstructs the opening and an open position in which the opening is unobstructed. The latch mechanism is coupled to either the housing or the door and is configured to enable the door to be opened after a period of time has elapsed.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Eleven LLCInventors: Glen V. Walter, David G. Harting
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Patent number: 7958669Abstract: A liftable support structure for a turf system, the support structure comprising a skeletal framework having an open based structure with upstanding sides and at least two parallel spaced cross beams, the framework defining open subsections, each subsection having a base defining a ledge structure, each subsection supporting a latticework panel that sits on the ledge structure, the framework having a plurality of spaced lifting points and the cross beams defining access to forklift tines. Also, a pallet for natural or artificial turf comprising a structure moulded in foamed plastics to have a closed planar top surface supported by a lattice work of mutually perpendicular walls defining a flexible open base, the structure defining a pair of elongate spaced parallel channels extending across each side to facilitate forklift tine entry.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Strathayr Pty LtdInventors: Gabriel Casimaty, Frank Gregory Casimaty, Joseph John McCullagh, Yoram Aisenberg
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Patent number: 7958670Abstract: A container surrounding a pole and base stand of a freestanding floor lamp or similar device. The container includes a sidewall integrally attached to a base panel to form a ballast volume, a fixture void, and a wedge void extending into the ballast volume. The container can take on a variety of shapes and can be split into two sections comprising an upper planter section and a lower reservoir section. The upper planter section includes a ballast volume, a pole void and a wedge void and can include a plurality of drain ports with or without integrally attached circumferentially arrayed stands. The lower reservoir section includes a ballast volume, a wedge void, and a base void and can include a watering port. A wedge section can be provided to close off the wedge void and define the aperture in which a freestanding device such as a floor lamp is housed.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Maria N Kamau
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Patent number: 7958671Abstract: A semi-circular flexible flower box (top section) and a semi-circular flexible mounting shelf (bottom section), are both functional companion units. The top section functions as a flower box but has a flexible accordion pleat (inside/outside diameters) configured in a semi-circle to allow for attachment to cylindrical objects. The bottom section functions as a mounting shelf for the top section and is structured not only in the same flexible semi-circular fashion, but is designed in such a way as to capture the flower box section allowing it to rest securely on the mounting shelf or bottom section. Configured to the inside or backside diameter of the mounting shelf are slots that allow for insertion of an attachment strap. The attachment strap allows for a precise and snug fit of the mounting shelf and companion flower box, top section to cylindrical objects within the range of the mounting shelf's diameter.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Garden-Aire, LLCInventors: Daniel E. Sheaffer, William P. Camp, Jr.
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Patent number: 7958672Abstract: A conductive movable body opens and closes an opening portion formed in a conductive opening forming body. The movable body has a front edge portion positioned in a front side in the closing direction of the movable body. The opening portion has an opposed edge portion opposed to the front edge portion. The sensor is arranged in a layout body corresponding to one of the opening forming body and the movable body, and is arranged in one of the front edge portion and the opposed edge portion. The sensor is capable of detecting a conductive object-to-be-detected on the basis of a change of a capacitance between a sensor electrode and the object-to-be-detected coming close to the sensor electrode. A guard electrode is provided between the layout body and the sensor electrode. An electric potential of the guard electrode is kept equal to an electric potential of the sensor electrode or kept at a fixed rate with respect to the electric potential of the sensor electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: ASMO Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hidenori Ishihara
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Patent number: 7958673Abstract: A product server for holding and displaying products. The product server has a front customer side, a rear employee side and a breath guard. The breath guard comprises a cover attached to the product server that is moveable between a lowered position covering the products held by the product server and a raised position in which the cover serves as a breath guard and allows access to the products. The cover is sufficiently transparent to allow viewing of the products from the customer side of the product server.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Duke Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Thomas E. Yingst, Frederick A. Deluca
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Patent number: 7958674Abstract: The present invention relates to a door sealing element for sealing a gap between a movable door and a stationary floor side mating face, comprising two pieces of flexible tubing which are connected to each other such that they communicate on one end, namely a first piece of tubing, to be provided in the region of the door edge on the gap side, and a second piece of tubing, to be provided in the region of a door edge to be moved against a stationary stop surface in a closed position of the door.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Meister-Plast GmbHInventor: Marcus Meister
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Patent number: 7958675Abstract: A support post includes an inner post that supports rotation of an outer post. The inner post includes a journal assembly that supports and facilitates rotation about a central axis. The journal assembly that supports the outer post on the inner post includes a single ball bearing disposed along the axis of rotation. The inner post is fixed and supports a central post on which the ball bearing is supported. The outer post includes a sleeve that fits over the ball bearing and the central post. Support of the outer post along the central axis provides for improved mounting and gate support. An actuator can be utilized to automatically or remotely open the gate. The actuator is disposed within the inner post that drives rotation of the outer post. The outer post remains supported by the journal assembly and is rotated by the actuator with the inner post.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Turnstyle Intellectual Property, LLCInventor: Edward J. Stull
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Patent number: 7958676Abstract: A deflection device includes a support, at least one deflection element which is arranged on the support, a receptacle which is integrally formed on the support and protrudes from the support for the deflection element, an undercut which is formed on the receptacle and an elastic element which is integrally formed on the support or the deflection element and acts on the deflection element in such a manner that the deflection element tends to engage in the undercut of the receptacle. The deflection device is configured for an adjustment device of a motor vehicle for the deflection of an elongate, flexible traction means which can be moved along a direction of extent by means of an adjustment drive and to which a motor vehicle part which is to be adjusted with the adjustment device can be connected.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co KG, CoburgInventor: Harald Krüger
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Patent number: 7958677Abstract: A gutter retaining system incorporating a gutter clip with a gutter and retaining member. Retaining member is placed along the eaves. Various embodiments of retaining member permit its use with metal flashing and allow gutter system to be held against a building with straight fascia, slanted fascia, trim board and which permit free floating attachment of a debris guard. The gutter clip has an arm, a lower portion and an upper portion. The upper portion includes an upper u-section which is used to slip the gutter clip over the gutter. The arm fits between the gutter and a building wall. In addition, the gutter clip is scored at scoring lines along the arm which allows segments of arm to be removed. The removal of segments permits gutter clip to be modified for placement against buildings incorporating both straight and slanted fascia and trim board.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2005Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Karl Gramling
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Patent number: 7958678Abstract: A building covered with resin films 10, comprises a frame 11 constituting the bone structure of a building and a roof and /or a wall formed by stretching transparent resin films 20 on the frame, wherein the lower edge portion of a transparent resin film is held by a retainer 30 to fix it to the frame and a water-permeable sheet 40 is put with its upper edge portion being positioned at the inner surface side of the resin film and its lower edge portion being positioned at the outside of the building whereby condensed water resulted on the surface of the film facing the inside of the building is discharged to the outside thereof without losing the heat insulation effect.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Asahi Glass Green-Tech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yoshiaki Ishisaki
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Patent number: 7958679Abstract: A system for connecting wall modules in a variable and a flexible fashion includes a flexible angle connector and a flexible spacing connector. The flexible angle connector and the flexible spacing connector can be used together at the same wall module joint as part of joints means. The flexible connectors provide the ability to angle wall modules at virtually any angle or degree of curvature. In addition, the flexible connectors can be configured to block light, air and sound. The flexible connectors can be used to provide a virtually endless wall/angle alignment in a given interior or exterior space.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Ltd.Inventors: Geoff Gosling, Mogens Smed