Patents Issued in November 1, 2011
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Patent number: 8046905Abstract: A method of manufacturing a motor includes coupling a base cover to a sleeve having a penetration hole formed therein, such that one side of the penetration hole is closed; inserting a shaft in the penetration hole; coupling a plate to the shaft such that the shaft is inserted in the plate; and pressing and coupling a hub to the shaft such that the shaft is inserted in the hub while the base cover is supported in an axial direction of the shaft to the base cover by using a jig, wherein the base cover is elastically deformed to make contact with the shaft. In the method of manufacturing the motor, the jig is used to deform the base cover so as to come in contact with the shaft, thereby applying the support load in the axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ta-Kyoung Lee, Duck-Young Kim
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Patent number: 8046906Abstract: The jig includes an upper jig part, a lower jig part, a support plate, a guide jig part, and a spring. The upper jig part has a pressure protrusion for press-fitting a rotating shaft, and applies pressing force to the rotating shaft. The lower jig part supports a rotor casing in a direction which is opposite the acting direction of the pressing force. The support plate is mounted to the lower jig part, and supports the rotor casing in a direction which is opposite that of the force for press-fitting the rotating shaft. The guide jig part supports the rotor casing in a direction which is opposite that of reaction force generated in the rotor casing by the support plate. The spring elastically biases the guide jig part towards the rotor casing.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Viatcheslav Smirnov, Pyo Kim, Nam Seok Kim
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Patent number: 8046907Abstract: In an electronic component placement method in which electronic components are picked up from a plurality of component supply sections which supply electronic components using a plurality of mounting heads which are provided corresponding to the respective component supply sections, and the electronic components are transferred and mounted on a substrate in a same placing stage, in performing the component transferring and mounting operations, head interference areas which constitute exclusive operating regions to which only the specified mounting heads are allowed to access are set for every placing turn. Due to such a constitution, in the component placement operation, it is possible to rationally set the accessible region without causing the interference of one mounting head with another mounting head thus shortening a placing tact time by excluding wasteful standby times of the mounting heads.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Hideki Sumi, Takahiro Noda
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Patent number: 8046908Abstract: A press for attaching nuts to pipes has an upper base, a lower base, a movable support having a base end supported at a rear end of the lower base and a front end extending to the front end side of the lower base, a nut receiving recess provided in a piston of a hydraulic cylinder at the front end of the movable support and disposed at the upper end of a lower pattern, a lifter for the movable support, a stopper for the middle position of the movable support, a crimping die as an upper pattern mounted on the upper pattern support and movably disposed vertically on a same axial line as the lower pattern, and a hydraulic cylinder for pressing an upper pattern disposed on the upper base, and pressing the crimping die downward.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Shinjo Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tadashi Shinjo
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Patent number: 8046909Abstract: In one embodiment, a process, for fabricating a medical lead comprises: providing a splicing tube having a plurality of angularly spaced longitudinal grooves; placing a first plurality of conductors within the plurality of angularly spaced grooves defined on an exterior surface of the splicing tube; placing a second plurality of conductors within the plurality of angularly spaced grooves and adjacent to the first plurality of conductors such that a portion of the distal ends overlap a portion of the proximal ends; positioning conductive filler material adjacent to the overlapped portions of the distal and proximal ends; electrically coupling the proximal ends of the first plurality of electrodes to respective proximal ends of the second plurality of electrodes; molding insulative material about at least the electrode assembly and the splicing tube; and fusing the splicing tube with the insulative material from the molding and the lead body.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Don Dye, Kevin Turner
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Patent number: 8046910Abstract: A method of manufacturing a surface mounted (crystal) device comprising: the steps of providing an aggregated sheet material having a plurality of container main bodies lengthwise and crosswise, accommodating at least a crystal piece inside the concavities of the plurality of container main bodies formed in the aggregated sheet material, and then parting the aggregated sheet material into individual container main bodies. The method further includes: the steps of providing annular grooves on outer perimeters between the container main bodies of the aggregated sheet material; positioning an outer peripheral edge of an electrode roller having an inclined face of a seam welder inside the annular groove; abutting the inclined face against a metal cover tacked to the container main body; bonding the metal cover to an aperture end face of the container main body, by seam welding; and then parting the aggregated sheet material into individual container main bodies.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masakazu Nishiwaki, Yasuo Sakaba
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Patent number: 8046911Abstract: A method for mounting an electronic component on a substrate includes: forming an Au bump (24) on a surface of an electrode (20) of a substrate (10); placing an Sn-based solder sheet (26) on the Au bump; subjecting the Sn-based solder sheet and the Au bump to reflow soldering, to thus form an Au—Sn eutectic alloy (28); smoothing the eutectic alloy; and bonding an electronic component (30) on a surface of the smoothed eutectic alloy.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kei Murayama
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Patent number: 8046912Abstract: A packaged microelectronic element includes connection component incorporating a dielectric layer (22) carrying traces (58) remote from an outer surface (26), posts (48) extending from the traces and projecting beyond the outer surface of the dielectric, and pads (30) exposed at the outer surface of the dielectric layer, the pads being connected to the posts by the traces. The dielectric element overlies the front surface of a microelectronic element, and contacts (74) exposed on the front surface of the microelectronic element are connected to the pads by elongated leads (76) such as wire bonds. Methods of making the connection component are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Tessera, Inc.Inventors: Yoichi Kubota, Teck-Gyu Kang, Jae M. Park, Belgacem Haba
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Patent number: 8046913Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of circle type terminal for driving motor of hybrid vehicle, comprising: assembling a terminal assembly having a plurality of bus-rings; accommodating the terminal assembly into an insert jig; coupling the insert jig with an injection mold; and supplying insert resin into the insert jig through the injection mold to integrally form an insulator with the terminal assembly thus performing manufacturing a circle type terminal, thereby providing a simple process to manufacture the circle type terminal and a method of forming an insulating material that can lower a manufacturing cost.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Daesung Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Do Myoung Lee, Tea Hyun Kim, Man Heung Han, Gun Soon Kang
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Patent number: 8046914Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multilayer printed circuit board having interlayer insulating layers and conductor layers repeatedly formed on a substrate, via holes formed in the interlayer insulating layers, and establishing electrical connection through the via holes, including containing an electronic component in said substrate, removing a film on a surface of a die pad of said electronic component, forming a mediate layer to be connected to a via hole of a lowermost interlayer insulating layer, on said die pad, forming the interlayer insulating layers on said substrate, and forming the via holes connected to the conductor circuits and the mediate layers, in said interlayer resin insulating layers.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Ibiden Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hajime Sakamoto, Tadashi Sugiyama, Dongdong Wang, Takashi Kariya
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Patent number: 8046915Abstract: Method for making a composite containment casing having an integrated abradable system involving providing a mandrel having a pocket, positioning a sandwich structure into the pocket, applying at least one ply of a material about the mandrel having the pocket containing the sandwich structure therein to produce a containment casing preform, infusing a resin into the containment casing preform, curing the containment casing preform to produce a containment casing, and applying at least one abradable layer to the sandwich structure of the containment casing to produce the containment casing having the integrated abradable system.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ming Xie, Donald George Lachapelle
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Patent number: 8046916Abstract: A metallic bellows is manufactured by a first step of bulging a straight raw pipe into a primary formed body having formed on a periphery thereof a corrugated bellows section, and a second step of subjecting at least one of crest portions and trough portions of the bellows section of the primary formed body to roll machining by means of a pair of forming rolls.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshitoshi Hagiwara, Tetsuaki Nakayama, Nobuyuki Yoshitoshi
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Patent number: 8046917Abstract: A method to refurbish a valve seat in a fuel injector module housing where the valve seat is of a larger diameter than an associate valve guide bore user using an indexable insert insertable into the bore and oriented in a manner to engage the valve seat to facilitate refurbishing.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLCInventor: Roman F. Kosiorek
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Patent number: 8046918Abstract: A method of reinforcing a hollow beam by inserting a sleeve that is held in place by a tang that is placed on a supporting portion of a first or second opening formed in the beam. A fastener is inserted inside the sleeve. A component is attached to the beam by inserting a fastener through the sleeve. An insertion tool may be used to insert the sleeve into the beam.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Robert Franklin Yustick, Richard Kip Mushisky, Gregg John Davies
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Patent number: 8046919Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plastic molded shutter assembly that can be customized in size. A shutter of a standard length, or series of shutters of standard lengths are manufactured. A plurality of cuts are made in the shutter, removing a predetermined amount of material from the shutter. The end cap is replaced and fixedly secured to the remaining shutter, resulting in a single shutter of a desired length.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Pinckney Molded Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Timothy J. Coughlin, Donald Verna, Richard C. Kruyer
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Patent number: 8046920Abstract: A razor is provided with a blade member 3 having a base and a blade body 4 on the base, a blade base member 5 arranged on the bottom side of the razor head 2, and a top member 6 arranged on the top side of the razor head 2. The blade member 3 is fitted between the blade base member 5 and the top member 6. The base is supported on the blade base member 5. A cutting edge 4a of the blade body 4 is exposed at the top member 6. The base is elastically supported by the leaf spring so as to move integrally against a pressing force from the skin surface when the blade body is caused to contact the skin surface. A contact pressure of the blade body 4 on the skin surface is restricted, thereby improving the shaving performance. Further, since a single-component blade member 3 having the blade body 4 on the base is fitted between the blade base member 5 and the top member 6, this simplifies the structure for elastically supporting the blade body 4 and allowing the blade body 4 to move.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Kai R&D Center Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroyuki Nakasuka
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Patent number: 8046921Abstract: A food cutting apparatus includes a body defining a first opening and supporting a first blade extending within the first opening. The first blade is configured to cut the food item. The apparatus also includes a dial rotatably coupled to the body about an axis and defining a second opening substantially aligned with the first opening. The dial supports a second blade extending within the second opening. The second blade is configured to cut the food item.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Focus Products Group, LLCInventor: Michael R. Mastroianni
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Patent number: 8046922Abstract: An improved cutting device including a mechanism for selectively guarding the edge of a cutting blade. According to various embodiments, a sliding mechanism is operatively connected to a blade guard, wherein the translational movement of the sliding mechanism causes a corresponding rotational movement of the blade guard. When the blade guard is in an extended position, the edge of the cutting blade is not exposed, thereby preventing a user from accidentally cut by the blade. Various embodiments also provide for an improved blade replacement system. According to various embodiments, a locking member is capable of lifting the cutting blade without the user having to touch the blade itself.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventors: David C. Eby, Christine Dusk, Luc Lam, Jon Alling
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Patent number: 8046923Abstract: A fold knife comprising a handle and a blade hinged to the handle. The fold knife further comprises a switch mechanism for manual and semi-automatic operation which is positioned in the inner chamber of the handle. The switch mechanism for manual and semi-automatic operation has a first position in which it is allowed to manually open the blade from the handle and a second position in which it is allowed to automatically open the blade from the handle. The fold knife is capable of easily switching between the manual operation condition and the semi-automatic operation condition by means of the switch mechanism for manual and semi-automatic operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignees: Power Source Industries Co., Ltd., Nextorch Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: Guanpeng Liu
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Patent number: 8046924Abstract: A hand-operated cutting tool includes first and second cutting members pivotally connected at a first pivot point, a lever having a longitudinal axis and pivotally connected to the first cutting member at a second pivot point, and a translatable curvilinear pivot connection between the lever and the second cutting member.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Block, Scott Roelke
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Patent number: 8046925Abstract: A pruning hook includes an extension shank, a blade unit including a fixed blade mounted on the extension shank and a movable blade pivotally connected with the fixed blade, a driving cord to drive the movable blade, a slide movably mounted in the extension shank to drive the driving cord, a pull cord mounted in the extension shank to drive the slide, and a pulling member movable relative to the extension shank to drive the pull cord. Thus, the pulling member is pulled by a user's arm to drive the blade unit so that the blade unit is driven by a greater force applied by the user's arm and has a larger shearing force to perform a cutting action in an easier manner so as to cut a larger object easily and conveniently.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Jiin Haur Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shih-Piao Wu
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Patent number: 8046926Abstract: A saw blade clamping arrangement for a power tool including a housing, a drive shaft mounted for reciprocating motion relative to the housing and having a longitudinal drive axis, and a saw blade releasably interconnected with the drive shaft. The saw blade clamping arrangement includes a blade support mechanism with first and second slots crosswise intersecting slots configured to selectively receive the saw blade in first and second orientations. The clamping arrangement also includes a tubular actuator rotatable about the longitudinal drive axis between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the actuator including a locking cam surface, and a locking member operatively associated with the actuator, and movable between a locked position that selectively locks the blade in one of the first and second orientations and an unlocked position that releases the blade, the locking member including a follower surface driven by the locking cam surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Jonathan D. Bigden, Joseph D. Anderson, Brian P. Wattenbach, Michael O'Banion
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Patent number: 8046927Abstract: A distance indicating mechanism can be used in combination with a bow sight to quickly determine distances to targets from an elevated position. The distance indicating mechanism has a generally circular, fluid-filled tubular device with one or more adjustable indicators located thereon. The indicators are positionable to correspond with the fluid level in the tubular device to indicate the orientation of the mechanism when aiming at a known distance. Each indicator generally corresponds to a sight pin of a bow site that indicates a corresponding linear distance for which an arrow will be at a desired vertical position when shot by a bow operator.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Jerrmatt, LLCInventor: Jerry Edmundson
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Patent number: 8046928Abstract: A method and device for calibrating a mobile terminal including a motion sensor reduces erroneous calibrations. The method of calibrating a mobile terminal by detecting an inclination of at least two directions preferably includes: activating a calibration mode for calibrating an error of the motion sensor. When a calibration mode is activated, a user interface screen for calibrating the motion sensor is output. The user interface screen outputs a coordinate system for displaying at least two facets of information; and inclination information of at least two directions received from the motion sensor is output as one image on the coordinate system.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Myong Hwan Choi
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Patent number: 8046929Abstract: A level 11 is provided comprising a base 1 having a top reference edge 2 and recession 3 wherein a slidable member 8 fits within the recession 3 of the base 1 and is slidable to extend the top reference edge 2 of the base for multiple lengths. Further embodiments of the present invention provide a level 11 having attachment means to level at various angles and additional lengths.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Stretch Level, LLCInventor: Frank T. Yowonske
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Patent number: 8046930Abstract: A pasta dispenser includes a portion wheel having variously sized apertures. The portion wheel is integrated into a cap or lid for the dispenser. In use, the user turns the portion wheel to the desired portion size, tips the dispenser, and retrieves the correct amount of pasta. In some embodiments the apertures are oval. Further, some embodiments include an integrated lid that covers the portion wheel to create a contaminate free enclosure for storing pasta. Yet other embodiments include a pasta dispenser including a head unit having an aperture opening and a shutter that can be slid or rotated over the head unit to partially block the aperture opening. When the container is tipped, portions of pasta can slide out of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: Michael L. Rouse
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Patent number: 8046931Abstract: A positioning device for positioning an object includes a platform, a slide rail vertically extending from the platform, two standard units, and a retaining unit. The standard units are slidably mounted to the slide rail to abut against a first side of the object to cooperatively define a position reference plane for the object. The retaining unit includes a fixing block fixed to the high standard unit, a slide bar slidably mounted to the fixing block, a holding arm fixed to the slide bar to abut against a second side opposite to the first side of the object, and a spring to bias the slide bar to ensure that the holding arm abuts against the second side of the object.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Bing-Jun Zhang
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Patent number: 8046932Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a dryer used to reduce the moisture content of sheet material. A drying chamber is provided and includes a plurality of drying sections and a single point exhaust system. A seal section located at the input end of the dryer includes an exhaust passage through which a gas sample is drawn by a sampling fan. Gases within the seal section are a combination of ambient air drawn through restricted passages at the entry to the seal section and exhaust gas that bleeds into the seal section from the drying chamber. A controller monitors the temperature of the sampled gases and ambient air and adjusts the rate of exhaust flow from the main exhaust system as a function of the temperature differential. A heating system is also provided for heating the seal exhaust gases above the pitch condensation temperature for the flow.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: USNR/Kockums Cancar CompanyInventor: Bryan Wolowiecki
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Patent number: 8046933Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for detecting a belt-cutoff of a dryer. The apparatus comprises a drying drum accommodating a laundry therein; a motor applying a rotational force to the dry drum; a belt wound around the drying drum and a rotating shaft of the motor; and a belt cut detecting unit provided adjacent to the motor in order to sense the belt-cutoff, wherein the belt cut detecting unit is pressed as the motor is rotated by a turning moment when the belt is cut off.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Hea Kyung Yoo, Jun Seok Lee, Seog Ho Go
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Patent number: 8046934Abstract: The present invention concerns a convective system for a dryer installation for a passing web, more particularly paper. The convective system 7 is an assembly of an exterior casing 13 for suction of combustion products with opening 14 towards the web, with a first 15 and second 16 suction ducts sucking the combustion products into the convective system 7. The combustion products coming from the first suction duct 15 are guided through the exterior casing 13 to a mixing and blowing device 17. Cold air 18 is mixed in this mixing and blowing device 17 with the combustion products 19, resulting in a gas mixture with lower temperature 20. The convective system 7 also has an internal casing 21 inside the external casing 13. This internal casing 21 has at least one opening towards the web 22 and has also openings 34 allowing gas flow from the mixing device 17 to the internal casing 21 of said gas mixture 20. Under the internal casing 21, there is also a blowing duct 23.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignees: NV Bekaert SA, Bekaert Combustion Technology B.V.Inventor: Patrick Lenoir
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Patent number: 8046935Abstract: An apparatus including a flexible first member for removable attachment to a footwear device and a second member attached to the first member for interacting with the footwear device and being configured to sweep foreign objects away from and prevent entry of the foreign objects into an interior of the footwear device.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: Christopher Parisi
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Patent number: 8046936Abstract: A removable shoe heel assembly that allows removal of a woman's shoe or boot heel, preferably a circular shaped housing unit configured to the underside of a woman's shoe or boot shank having a gravity lock to prevent movement when the removable shoe heel is attached. The gravity lock settles into a first furrow disposed in the housing unit and falls into a second furrow disposed in the removable shoe heel when turned upright, in a vertical position, both parts having a connecting means and a receiving means, respectively. By turning the woman's shoe or boot upside down the gravity lock falls into the first furrow area thereby making removal and reattachment of the removable shoe heel possible.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: Lisa Simon
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Patent number: 8046937Abstract: An article of footwear with an automatic lacing system is disclosed. The automatic lacing system provides a set of straps that can be automatically opened and closed to switch between a loosened and tightened position of the upper. The article further includes an automatic ankle cinching system that is configured to automatically adjust an ankle portion of the upper.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Tiffany A. Beers, Michael R. Friton, Tinker L. Hatfield
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Patent number: 8046938Abstract: An apparatus for connecting to an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) a mechanized implement operatively connected to an auxiliary power source includes rigid frame connectable to an undercarriage of the ATV. The frame includes a first portion extending past the front axle of the ATV and a second portion extending past the rear axle of the ATV. The first portion of the frame connects to the undercarriage proximate the front axle, while the second portion of the frame connects to the hitch. A base connects to the second portion of the frame to support the auxiliary power source. The mechanized implement attaches to the frame by way of a swingable portion having a first end pivotally attached to the first portion of the frame and a second end mateable with the mechanized implement.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Quick Attach Attachments, Inc.Inventors: Kristopher J. Jorgenson, Shane R. Voxland
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Patent number: 8046939Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a bucket of a front end loader vehicle. The mounting system allows the bucket to pivot up and over fixed objects when the leading edge of the bucket strikes an immovable object for the purpose of protecting the loader assembly, vehicle, and operator.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: Grant Hanson
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Patent number: 8046940Abstract: A file with a card-receiving recess is disclosed. The file comprises a first panel comprising a first layer and a backing layer, that contains an opening extending from the first layer to the backing layer, and a second panel hingedly associated with the first panel. The backing layer is configured to support a displayed sheet element in a position such that it is visible through the opening of the first layer, and the displayed sheet element is at least partially received within the thickness of the first surface and the backing layer. The backing layer contains an adhesive disposed thereon within the opening for securing the displayed sheet element to the backing.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Esselte CorporationInventors: Braden Jones, Juliet Kenney, Lauren Grassia
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Patent number: 8046941Abstract: An optical illusion device such as a drinking glass/cup for providing a multi-dimensional visual display. The device includes a body with tubular sidewalls extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end. A base assembly is provided at the second end. The base assembly includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall that together form or define an inner chamber. A visual display assembly is provided with a mirror element with a convex reflective surface or mirror positioned within the chamber with the reflective surface facing the top wall of the base assembly. A primary image element is provided proximate to the reflective surface such that the primary image and mirror element can be observed via the opening in the body. A framing element is included proximate to the top wall of the base assembly including background images facing the reflective surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Gary W. Schnuckle
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Patent number: 8046942Abstract: An electronic sign with multiple direction positionable rear access doors, wherein sliding rear access doors are utilized to provide for access to the inner regions of the electronic sign while maintaining a thin profile. One or more of a plurality of sliding rear access doors can be disengaged from a back panel and urged rearwardly a minimal distance and then positioned laterally and unobtrusively along the length of a top track opposing a bottom track allowing the electronic sign to maintain a thin and unobtrusive profile.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.Inventors: Kory D. Kludt, Jonathan Tremblay
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Patent number: 8046943Abstract: A safety kick plate device and improved manufacturing thereof, wherein the safety kick plate device includes a base component including a communication element through which a light emission component is visible. A communication protection element provides reinforcement and strength to the communication element as well as mitigates damage to the light emission component.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: Ronald J. Kay
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Patent number: 8046944Abstract: An automobile interior exhibit is configured with a relief formed to replicate an automobile interior member and an interior cover covering the surface of the relief. In the automobile interior exhibit, the relief is provided with a simulative three-dimensional form in perspective so that the relief provides a view from a predetermined viewpoint even when the relief is viewed from the front.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Tokuyuki Nishikawa
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Patent number: 8046945Abstract: A transparent picture frame allows artwork to appear more prominent relative to surrounding wall surfaces. The assembly includes a transparent cover plate having dimensions corresponding to the dimensions of the artwork, a transparent inner mat portion having a cut-out dimensioned to receive the cover plate and artwork, and a transparent outer mat portion having a cut-out with dimensions less than those of the inner mat portion, resulting in a peripheral overlap. The assembly further includes a transparent back panel, wherein the inner mat portion, outer mat portion and back panel all have the same outer dimensions. One or more fasteners are provided for holding the assembly together in the following order from front-to back: the outer mat portion, the inner mat portion with the cover plate over the artwork, and the back panel. In the preferred embodiment, the inner mat portion, outer mat portion and back panel are made of plastic, whereas the cover plate is made of glass.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: Arthur J. Radcliffe
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Patent number: 8046946Abstract: A device for counting shots fired by a firearm including a permanent magnet mounted to moving portion of the firearm and electrically coupled to a coil mounted on a relatively stationary portion of the firearm. Movement of the magnet relative to the coil induces an electromotive force within the coil. The induced electromotive force can be used increment a shot-count indictor and thereby record the number of shots fired by the firearm. The electromotive force can also be measured by a verification circuit to determine the strength of a shot and thereby verify whether a round was actually discharged by the firearm. In some embodiments, information regarding the number of shots discharged and the strength of the shots can be transmitted to an external device.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Packer Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth F. Packer, Alan D. Wilks, Peter J. Schubert, Thomas E. Long
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Patent number: 8046947Abstract: An apparatus and method for sealing the barrel of an underwater gun between firings is disclosed. The apparatus clears the barrel and/or prevents water from entering the barrel based on pressure variations.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Jyun-Horng Fu, Robert James Howard, Antonio Paulic, John W. Rapp
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Patent number: 8046948Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety means for weapons. The safety means comprises an electronic control unit for the authentication of an authorized user and the control of a safety mechanism. The safety mechanism mechanically engages with at least one mechanical part of the ignition chain so that said ignition chain is interrupted and firing is prevented. The safety mechanism comprises an actuator for releasing said engagement of the safety mechanism in case the electronic control unit identifies an authentication signal. The safety means according to the present invention is provided in a retrofit main component part of a weapon, which replaces a corresponding original main component part of the weapon. The safety means is preferably controllable by a transponder.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Armatix GmbHInventors: Ernst Mauch, Dirk Steuwer
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Patent number: 8046949Abstract: Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for installing a hand guard on a firearm. In embodiments, a method of installing a hand guard on a firearm can be provided. The firearm includes a barrel, a barrel nut, and a delta ring. The delta ring is retracted away from the barrel nut. A number of hand guard members are positioned about the barrel. An annular groove associated with each hand guard member is mated with a portion of a flange of the barrel nut. The flange is secured within the annular groove of at least one hand guard member. The delta ring is advanced over a portion of some or all the hand guard members.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Daniel Defense, Inc.Inventor: Marvin C. Daniel
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Patent number: 8046950Abstract: A mount for mounting a device to a firearm that includes a side plate, a support plate and a mounting rail. The side plate has a first end and a second end. The support plate extends from the first end of the side plate at approximately a right angle. Moreover, the support plate is adapted to support a device resting thereon. The mounting rail is coupled to the second end of the side plate. In addition, the mounting rail extends out from the side plate in a direction that is approximately opposite the direction the support plate extends from the side plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventor: Larry Holmberg
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Patent number: 8046951Abstract: A method for aiming a projectile weapon involves identifying a projectile group corresponding to a selected projectile and its nominal initial velocity from at least two different predetermined groups of projectiles, determining a range to a target, and automatically determining an aiming adjustment for aiming the projectile weapon based on the range to the target and a nominal ballistic characteristic of the projectile group. The nominal ballistic characteristic of the projectile group may be characteristic of a ballistic coefficient of the selected projectile and the nominal initial velocity of the selected projectile. Also disclosed are systems and methods for determining hold over aiming data and equivalent horizontal range data, for aiming projectile weapons at inclined targets.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Leupold & Stevens, Inc.Inventors: Victoria J. Peters, Tim Lesser, Andrew W. York, Rick R. Regan
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Patent number: 8046952Abstract: In a fishing rod having a hand grip and a reel clamped to and held above the rod, the improvement wherein there is provided between the rod and the clamp on the underside of the rod a unitary piece having an elongate central section free of lateral protuberances which is laterally curved to essentially match the curvature of the fishing rod, aligned with the elongate central section at one end and integral therewith a curved finger grip terminating in a free distal end, and also aligned with the elongate central section at its opposite end and integral therewith a projection having an opening therein adapted to receive the hook portion of fishing hook.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Inventors: Darrell R. Hillhouse, John J. Jordan
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Patent number: 8046953Abstract: A cage-type animal trap with two opposed animal access openings that can operate in a one-door-opening configuration or a two-door-opening configuration. The trap has an over-center set mechanism for holding one or both doors open to allow access through the corresponding trap access openings. The set mechanism includes a pivotally mounted set lever coupled to the doors of the trap by an actuating member. A bait pedal is movably mounted inside the trap with a trip rod and link assembly secured to the pedal and to the set mechanism so that when an animal enters the trap, the weight of the animal moves the pedal, causing the trip rod and link assembly to actuate the set mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Joseph A. Radesky, Christopher J. Kamery, Marko Konstantin Lubic, Christopher T. Rich
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Patent number: 8046954Abstract: A window assembly including a frame having an interior portion with an inner surface, and a sash having an interior portion and an exterior portion. The window assembly includes an operational mode and a wash mode. In the operational mode, the sash is movable from a closed position to a position in which the sash is generally perpendicular with the frame. In the wash mode, the sash is movable to a position where the exterior of the sash faces toward the interior frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignees: Marvin Lumber and Cedar Company, Truth Hardware CorporationInventors: Daniel J. Curtis, Gregory J. Vetter