Patents Issued in November 17, 2011
  • Publication number: 20110277351
    Abstract: A tennis shoe comprising, at least one upper shoe, at least one tying mechanism, the tying mechanism, deposed on the upper shoe; and at least one shoe-sole. The shoe-sole is coupled to said upper shoe, and further defining at least one shoe-sole-cavity concavely indented into the at least one shoe-sole and further defining at least one rib; where the at least one shoe-sole creates friction against gravel surfaces with said at least one rib. The method of making the shoe-sole described herein includes the injection molding at least one shoe-sole; selectively depositing at least one bubble; selectively leaving dense parts of materials; selectively molding at least one shoe-sole-cavity; selectively deposing at least one high strength material; and selectively deposing at least one slippery material. The method of making may occurs almost simultaneously using a single machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: JIM SCOLEDES
  • Publication number: 20110277352
    Abstract: An image displaying device includes a background layer that is substantially opaque. The device also includes a display layer that is semi-transparent. The display layer includes an inner surface facing the background layer, and the inner surface is substantially smooth. The display layer further includes an outer surface facing away from the background layer, and the outer surface includes a plurality of raised areas and a plurality of recessed areas. The display layer has increased light transmissivity through the recessed areas and decreased light transmissivity through the raised areas such that a contrast of light transmissivity between the raised and recessed areas generates an image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: JAMES E. DIEPENBROCK, CONNIE A. SARKINEN, TODD A. WAATTI
  • Publication number: 20110277353
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold A. Howlett, Bin Xia, Philip Yang
  • Publication number: 20110277354
    Abstract: 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 calcaneous bone region of the user, the outer shell layer configured to receive the protruding heel piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: MSD Consumer Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold A. Howlett, Bin Xia, Philip Yang
  • Publication number: 20110277355
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole beneath the upper, and an outsole beneath the midsole. The midsole includes a substantially U-shaped outer member defining a pair of forwardly extending arms spaced from one another and formed of a first material. An inner member is positioned between the arms of the outer member and is formed of a second material that is more resilient than the first material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Windra Fahmi, Collin Eder, Sebastien Mermet
  • Publication number: 20110277356
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for padding a pipeline lying in a ditch by separating fine particles from coarse particles in the material excavated from the ditch and windrowed along the side of the ditch comprising moving a frame supporting a rotating separator drum at the desired distance above ground to engage windrowed material at the level required to obtain sufficient fines to pad the pipeline while rotating the separating drum to separate the fine and coarse material and conveying the fines laterally into the ditch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas J. Cronk, JR., Billy W. Cronk
  • Publication number: 20110277357
    Abstract: A snow plow for attachment to a vehicle, the snow plow including a mounting apparatus having at least one mounting upright. The snow plow further including a plow blade including a retention apparatus constructed and arranged to slidingly and disengageably secure the plow blade to the mounting upright(s) when the plow blade is in a working orientation. The plow blade includes a limiting apparatus that limits upward movement of the retention apparatus. Preferably, the limiting apparatus includes a retention pin that can be secured within one of a plurality of vertically spaced apertures in the mounting upright(s) such that vertical positioning of the retention pin is adjustable. The snow plow further preferably includes a hoist or lifting upright having a lifting assembly, wherein the lifting assembly can raise the plow blade off of the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: AGRI-COVER, INC.
    Inventor: Charles M. Schmeichel
  • Publication number: 20110277358
    Abstract: A anti-photo radar licence plate attachment includes a base and a fin. The base is adapted for mounting to a vehicular licence plate, at one end only of the vehicular licence plate so as to be substantially parallel with and flush with the licence plate. The fin is mounted to or formed as part of the base along a common edge between the fin and the base so as to extend substantially orthogonally from the base. The fin is substantially vertically oriented when the base is mounted to licence plate, and inclined over the licence plate so that a photo radar camera at roadside viewing the licence plate at an acute angle has its view of the character or digit on the licence plate closest to the fin blocked by the fin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Terence Richard Iceton
  • Publication number: 20110277359
    Abstract: An identification device adapted to be attached to a tool comprising a holder formed as a curved stratum having a C-shaped cross-section, the stratum having at least one opening thereon, and the internal surface of the holder being micro-etched; an identification tag placed within the holder; and hardening material for fixing the identification tag within the holder. The identification device is created from a holder, shaped as a curved stratum having a C-shaped cross-section and at least one opening thereon, micro-etching the internal surface of the holder; and fixing an identification tag within the holder by a hardening material. Fixing the tag within the holder may comprise placing the holder within a container; filling the holder to about half the height with a hardening material; placing the identification tag within the holder; filling the holder with the hardening material; and hardening the hardening material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: HALDOR Advanced Technologies L.T.D.
    Inventors: Reuven HALBERTHAL, Jacob POREMBA
  • Publication number: 20110277360
    Abstract: A system and method for mounting a badge to a component of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a mounting base including first and second fastening apertures defined therein, and a trim ring coupled with the mounting base having an opening defined therein. The badge is adapted to be securely mounted between the trim ring and the mounting base so that the badge is positioned within the opening in the trim ring. The system further includes a flexible fastening member that is configured to be positioned within the first and second fastening apertures, positioned around at least a portion of the component of the vehicle, and between the mounting base and the badge to fasten the badge to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: OXK, LLC
    Inventors: Scott W. Osiecki, Donwoong Kang
  • Publication number: 20110277361
    Abstract: A device includes a light transmitting film defining a lightguide region. A first region is defined within the lightguide region representing a region of one or more of an indicia, a graphic, and an image that is visible by light extraction when illuminated by light propagating within the film in a waveguide condition, wherein the first region includes a plurality of light extraction features that redirect a portion of light traveling within the film in a waveguide condition out of a first face of the opposing faces of the film in the first region, and the first region has a luminance less than 50 cd/m2 when illuminated with 1000 lux of diffuse light when disposed on an opening of a light trap box comprising a plurality of walls and a black, light absorbing material lining the plurality of walls. A method of making or producing a device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Anthony John Nichol, Zane Arthur Coleman
  • Publication number: 20110277362
    Abstract: A direct point LED sign employs the use of flat head LED's embedded within a mirrored reflective panel where an upper layer of varying distance from the mirrored surface comprises a crushed ice diffuser with an irregular front surface which reflects and intensifies light passing therein creating an enlarged surface area of the LED's. This in turn greatly increases the readability of the character members in road and highway signs, commercial signs, or individual letters, numbers, and symbols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: William Ahmadi
  • Publication number: 20110277363
    Abstract: A sign fixture includes a support beam, a sign holder and at least one H-bracket. The support beam having a first end and a second end and supported by a product display structure. The sign holder supports a sign indicative of information related to a product displayed for sale. The at least one H-bracket includes a magnet to magnetically couple a first portion of the support beam to a first portion of the sign holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary A. Dukes, Jeremy A. Clark, David H. Cheney, James W. Kostka
  • Publication number: 20110277364
    Abstract: A modular picture display unit is disclosed forthwith. The modular picture display unit enables the user to easily mount (and remove) a picture within it and to form a multiple picture frame or collage with full freedom to choose the individual picture's placement and orientation. The modular picture display unit contains a transparent front cover and a back cover with a picture placed in between them. The friction between the front cover and the back cover holds the covers in place and prevents them from coming apart. In order to connect two or more modular display units, a connector is provided. The connector is mounted on the back cover side walls of two adjacent modular display units, thereby securing their connection to each other. In order to allow for attaching the modular display units onto a metallic surface (such as a refrigerator door), there is provided a magnet to be placed on a connector or onto the back cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Elisha Smaly, Ehud Amit
  • Publication number: 20110277365
    Abstract: A solid plate adapted for attachment to the lower receiver of an uzi firearm, the solid plate completely enclosing the magazine catch mechanism to prevent release of the magazine by the standard method of pressing the magazine catch mechanism with a finger. The solid plate may define a small key hole of arbitrary shape adjacent to the magazine catch mechanism to permit the magazine to be released by inserting an elongated member through the key hole to press against the magazine catch mechanism. In an alternate embodiment the small key hole is semi-circular in shape and adapted to receive a similar semi-circular shaped key therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Louie Joseph Barletta
  • Publication number: 20110277366
    Abstract: A new design for straight stick magazines that accommodates larger bottle-necked cartridges in a higher capacity than is currently available. The design includes a modified follower, a stronger magazine spring, and a more durable casing. The follower's new flexible movement allows for the stacking and releasing of more ammunition, as well as reducing binding and jamming issues. The stronger magazine spring is able to feed more ammunition into to the firearm. And the magazine casing is made of a more durable material to contain the great force the spring and ammunition are exerting towards the sides. The magazine casings' angled bottom plate loads the magazine spring faster towards the front, making sure to keep the nose of the bullets up when leaving the magazine. The optional tab spring locks the bolt back when the magazine has been emptied due to firing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Shannon Anthony Steffes, Corey Mathew Steffes
  • Publication number: 20110277367
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods related to firearm trigger assemblies. An open design trigger assembly is provided to allow easier access to the trigger action. The trigger assembly is preferably an override trigger assembly, which may include adjustable trigger travel limiter and trigger bias force. Methods according to the present invention include a first step of removing either a direct-pull or a closed design trigger assembly from a firearm and replacing such removed assembly with an open design override trigger assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: John M. Krieger
  • Publication number: 20110277368
    Abstract: A maintenance kit incorporated into operable components of a sub caliber action device installable within an upper receiver of an AR-15 type firearm for facilitating disassembly, maintenance and reassembly of a bolt and forward chamber adaptor with a receiver plate. The kit includes at least one gauge dimension defined in a barrel of the forward chamber adaptor for establishing a correct spacing between lengthwise extending and interior notch defining arms associated with the receiver plate. A modified guide rod facilitates at least one of disassembly of the bolt firing pin/extractor and cleaning of the chamber adaptor interior prior to reassembly of the bolt and chamber adaptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: CMMG, INC.
    Inventors: John L. Overstreet, Charles C. Kelly, Jordan Bowles
  • Publication number: 20110277369
    Abstract: A fishing apparatus is provided for ice fishing that can be used unattended. The apparatus can include a substantially vertical tower member, a crane member rotatably attached to the tower member and a fishing line spool rotatably attached to the tower member. Fishing line from the spool can be fed through a guide disposed on one end of the crane member to receive a hook. The crane member and spool can be held in place with threaded studs and wing nuts to keep the crane member and spool from rotating freely. The apparatus can also include means for visually indicating when a fish is hooked. These means can include fluorescent markings on one or both ends of the crane member or a self-powered light mechanism that lights a light bulb when the crane member is tipped downwards thereby indicating that a fish has been caught.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Chad Elliot Martinella, Lawrence John Martinella
  • Publication number: 20110277370
    Abstract: The present invention is a variable light fishing lure comprised of a plastic housing with an internal cavity for holding a submergible lighted element and an angled aperture for inserting the lighted element into the cavity. A plug is inserted into the angled aperture to prevent the lighted element from falling out of the housing. Water can be added to plastic housing before inserting the plug to adjust the buoyancy of the fishing lure. The outside of the plastic housing contains a striated pattern which allows light from the lighted element to shine through the housing. The lighted element can be easily removed from the housing and replaced with the same or another color lighted element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Patrick McManigal
  • Publication number: 20110277371
    Abstract: An improved baited lure has a head section and a tail section so that when press fitted together an interior chamber with scent holes is formed for containing bait or scent and/or a rattle. A fish hook is attached to a leader that runs through holes in the head and tail sections so that, as the lure is moved through water, the two sections are held together. One section may have an air pocket for buoyancy when at rest, and a tether may be connected between the two sections so that, in the event the leader is broken, the lure rises to the surface of the water and, even if separated, both sections are retrievable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Ray Lee Norman
  • Publication number: 20110277372
    Abstract: An electronic sound module in a fishing lure in the water is activated by a fisherman on the shore to broadcast a pre-recorded actual or simulated sound of a bait creature. In a preferred embodiment a motion sensor in the sound module activates the sound chip and micro speaker when the fisherman tugs on the line. An alternate embodiment remote radio controlled robotic fishing lure device replicates bait animals in size, shape, movement and sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth Dale Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110277373
    Abstract: An extermination device for burrowing rodents that includes an internal combustion engine having an exhaust and a blower assembly, the exhaust of the internal combustion engine being diverted through the blower assembly, a pressurized flow of exhaust gas being directed through the outlet of the blower assembly. The outlet of the blower assembly is adapted for insertion into the opening of a burrow. In one embodiment the device is configured as a portable apparatus. In this embodiment, a common portable leaf blower may be modified so that the exhaust is bypassed through the blower assembly, to be forced by the blower assembly through its outlet. In another embodiment, the extermination device for burrowing rodents includes a blower assembly that is mountable on a vehicle, the internal combustion engine of the vehicle attachable to the blower assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Donald D. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20110277374
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for adding a lubricating additive to a diesel fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Scott J. Tabb, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Gary B. Zulauf, Peter D. Unger, Weston H. Gerwin, Daniel E. Bause, Gerard W. Bilski
  • Publication number: 20110277375
    Abstract: A method comprises providing a bio-based feedstock; contacting the bio-based feedstock with a solvent in a hydrolysis reaction to form an intermediate stream comprising carbohydrates; contacting the intermediate stream with an aqueous phase reforming catalyst to form a plurality of oxygenated intermediates, wherein a first portion of the oxygenated intermediates are recycled to form the solvent; and contacting at least a second portion of the oxygenated intermediates with a condensation catalyst comprising a base functionality to form a fuel blend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Juben Nemchand Chheda, Lorna Beatriz Ortiz-Soto, Joseph Broun Powell
  • Publication number: 20110277376
    Abstract: Petroleum products comprising biologically based carbon are provided. A biologically based surfactant is added to petroleum and an emulsion composition having lower viscosity than the petroleum is formed. The petroleum is subjected to processing and the surfactant is co-processed with the petroleum to provide petroleum products comprising biologically based carbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Paul D. Bloom, Scott Bloomer
  • Publication number: 20110277377
    Abstract: This invention provides low sulfur fuels, particularly low sulfur bunker fuels, comprising hydroprocessed pyrolysis oil. The hydroprocessed pyrolysis oil can be produced using a catalyst suited to processing pyrolysis oils that may be relatively high in water content and under relatively low severity conditions to limit water formation, while making the hydroprocessed pyrolysis oil more stable than prior to hydroprocessing. The pyrolysis oil can be converted to a more stable hydroprocessed product, e.g., by converting at least a majority of the aldehydes, ketones, and/or carboxylic acids in the pyrolysis oil to more highly stable compounds, such as alcohols. The hydroprocessed product can be particularly suited as a blend component for producing a variety of reduced sulfur fuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: William J. Novak, Randolph J. Smiley, Richard J. Quann, Karlton J. Hickey
  • Publication number: 20110277378
    Abstract: A process for liquefying a cellulosic material to produce a liquefied product from cellulosic material is provided. Products obtained from such process and use of such products to prepare biofuels is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Klaas Lambertus VON HEBEL, Jean-Paul LANGE
  • Publication number: 20110277379
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for cavitating a mixture of a fuel and an additive are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a cavitation stream, the cavitation stream comprising a counter jet device, a jet stroke device and a swirling cavitation device. A mixture of a fuel and additive is arranged to pass through the cavitation stream, wherein the mixture undergoes wave and cavitation processing in the swirling cavitation device. The cavitation apparatus further comprises a resonance chamber and a homogenizer, into which the wave and cavitated mixture is passed to obtain an emulsion of improved homogeneity from an outlet of the homogenizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Neftech PTE Ltd.
    Inventors: Sergey Bortkevitch, Alexey Boldyrev, Victor Levin
  • Publication number: 20110277380
    Abstract: A process for treating coal in which coal, in the form of particles in an aqueous slurry, is heated under pressure to at least partially release bound water from the coal particles, the bound water being released as liquid water. In one aspect, the coal particles of the slurry are hydraulically milled by means of the slurry water as the slurry pressure is reduced through the milling. In a second aspect, mineral and/or inorganic content is separated from the slurry by a flotation procedure that utilizes bubbling of released gases following reduction of the slurry pressure. Also disclosed is corresponding apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
    Inventor: Louis Wibberley
  • Publication number: 20110277381
    Abstract: A biodegradable container for planting bulbs may include a plurality of layers with pre-positioned bulbs for each layer. Each layer may be a different species or type of bulb so that the depth of the specific bulb is appropriate for each type of bulb when the container is “planted” in the ground. The container may include a partition to separate each layer, and the partition may hold the layer of bulbs in relative position at a suitable depth throughout shipping of the container and eventual planting of the container. The container may include soil that holds the different bulbs in relative position, with or without the partition. The container permits easy planting of a variety of flowers by a consumer without inordinate labor or much concern about depth levels, since the container automatically establishes a suitable depth for each respective type of bulb therein, once the container is properly positioned in the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Bloomaker USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Joep Paternostre, Martinus Verlouw
  • Publication number: 20110277382
    Abstract: An adjustable stake assembly has a stake support appointed to receive at least one stake segment to form a structure, such as a plant support, lattice, fence, plant holder, recreational or decorative structure. The adjustable stake assembly includes a universal stake support having a tip appointed to penetrate a surface, a body portion and a top plate having a protrusion with a stake aperture integrated therein. At least one stake segment having a central portion and a lateral and distal end is appointed to be removably snapped-onto the universal stake support. The stake segment includes a flange appointed to be received in the stake aperture of the universal stake support, and the distal end having a segment aperture integrated therein appointed for receiving another stake segment for vertically stacking a plurality of the stake segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Davis
  • Publication number: 20110277383
    Abstract: Methods, devices and kits are described for making a growing substrate from recycled coffee grounds and growing mushrooms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: B.T.T.R. VENTURES LLC
    Inventors: Nikhil ARORA, Alejandro VELEZ
  • Publication number: 20110277384
    Abstract: Compressed coconut coir pith granules having unique physical and horticultural characteristics are provided along with methods for producing such compressed products by subjecting coconut coir pith to compaction utilizing a roll compactor and subsequently granulating the compacted material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus BERTIN, Eric Nelson, Mark Yelanich
  • Publication number: 20110277385
    Abstract: Systems are provided for gasification operations. The systems may use carbonous gas as part of plant operations. The systems may include a gasifier and a solid fuel feeder. The solid fuel feeder is capable of feeding solid fuel in a carbonous carrier gas to the gasifier during a startup period and also during a steady state period of the gasifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Anindra Mazumdar, Sunil Ramabhilakh Mishra, Rupinder Singh Benipal
  • Publication number: 20110277386
    Abstract: A tri-vent awning window for absorbing sunlight heat in warm weather that otherwise would flow uncontrolled therethrough and discharging the sunlight heat to the atmosphere while permitting relatively unobstructed vision therethrough and passing the sunlight heat in cold weather therethrough for thermal warming. The tri-vent awning window includes a frame, an inner pane, an outer pane, and a heat sink. The inner pane is replaceably mounted to the frame so as to form a first vent. The outer pane is pivotally mounted to the frame so as to form a second vent, and is spaced from the inner pane so as to form a space therebetween. The heat sink is removably mounted to the frame, in the space, and when removed, creates a passive solar application. The inner pane has an in-place position and the outer pane has an open position during which in the warm weather the sunlight heat hits the heat sink and passes therethrough and rises by convection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Robert L. Nevins
  • Publication number: 20110277387
    Abstract: A window displacement assembly (11) to displace a window sash (5) from a window frame (16), the frame (6) having a pair of parallel vertically extending jambs (7) spaced apart by a horizontally extending lintel (8) and a horizontally extending sill (9) to define a generally rectangular window frame. The assembly including a housing (12) located adjacent said lintel (8); a shaft (14) to extend away from said housing and parallel to said lintel and a top of said window sash; a first arm (15) pivotally connected at a fixed end (16) to said shaft adjacent said housing; a second arm (17) pivotally connected at a fixed end (18) to said shaft remote said housing. Each arm being located substantially adjacent a separate jamb and having a free end (20), each said free end having a portion (21) engageable with a corresponding guide (25) formed in vertical sides of said sash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Willi Ohmenzetter
  • Publication number: 20110277388
    Abstract: A method for producing a weather strip, includes an extrusion step for extruding a non-vulcanized and non-foamed rubber into a predetermined shape, a coating step for coating a treatment liquid containing a simple sulfur, a sulfur compound, or both of the simple sulfur and the sulfur compound on an outer surface of a sealing part of a non-vulcanized and non-foamed intermediate molded body that is molded by the extrusion step, and a vulcanizing and foaming step for forming a skin layer in a non-foamed state by heating and vulcanizing a surface of the treatment liquid, and forming a sponge layer by vulcanizing and foaming the non-vulcanized and non-foamed rubber that is internal from the skin layer by passing the intermediate molded body on which the treatment liquid has been coated during the coating step through a heating zone, the steps being performed when molding the extruded part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masatoshi Hotta, Tamotsu Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20110277389
    Abstract: A magnetically levitated antiseismic structure comprises a main structure and one or more substructures. A first electromagnet is arranged at a base of the substructure and a corresponding second electromagnet is arranged on the substrate beneath the first electromagnet, both of the first and second electromagnets having the same electromagnetic polarity when they are electrically connected to a power source. The first and second electromagnets are electrically connected to an electromagnetic control device, and the electromagnet control device including an earthquake signal receiver. The present invention can effectively free people from damages and injuries from the earthquake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: FUZHOU PLANNING DESIGN & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventor: Chang Xia
  • Publication number: 20110277390
    Abstract: A stadium and arena seating system is provided which utilizes concrete tread surfaces and metallic or other non-concrete vertical risers therebetween. The concrete treads have front and rear embeds embedded within the front and rear ends of the treads respectively. The embeds comprise a metallic or other non-concrete material similar to the vertical risers. The vertical risers are arranged in a shingled or other self-sealing fashion between the embeds of the treads to provide water and debris shedding. In certain embodiments, an overlapping vertical riser may be used which provides water shedding without the need for embeds within the concrete tread surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Bruce C. Merrick, Brian DeHart
  • Publication number: 20110277391
    Abstract: A roof valley inset provides a flexible material with angularly extending arms. Dividers may be useful to direct water toward respective arms in a base pan and the arms may taper, such as to a point away from the other arm. Dividers may be provided as permanently connected to the base pan or detachably connected for ease in shipping. The dividers may also have cantileveredly connected legs which extend above a portion of the arms to assist in covering shingles, when installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Dallas W. Skoretz
  • Publication number: 20110277392
    Abstract: An article of flashing for a deck includes a channel with a back leg, a first side leg, and a second side leg and further includes an attachment flange fixedly connected to the channel where the channel is adapted to receive decking. A deck flashing system includes a deck with a surface and at least one edge, decking forming the surface of the deck, and flashing extending along the at least one edge, the flashing having a channel adapted to receive the decking. A method of trimming a deck includes erecting deck framing, installing decking on the framing, and installing flashing on at least one edge or the entire perimeter of the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Everflash, LLC
    Inventor: Mark William Morsching
  • Publication number: 20110277393
    Abstract: A water-shedding flashing for use in a cavity wall is disclosed. The flashing includes a modified textured surface with a super-hydrophobic layer that achieves water contact angles between 120 degrees and 165 degrees. Water and water vapor do not adhere to the flashing, causing the water to bead and fall from the flashing. Such combination results in a flashing that works in conjunction with the exterior channels in the outer wythe to produce an efficient water removal and ventilation system within the cavity wall structure. A labor-saving peel-and-stick adhesive with release sheet for installation on the inner wythe utilizes clear, nondrooling adhesives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: MITEK HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Ronald P. Hohmann, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110277394
    Abstract: A fascia vent for a roof structure includes a fascia board for attachment along the lower ends of roof rafters that support a roof deck above an attic space. The fascia vent has an exposed outside face and an inside face at least partly exposed to the attic space. In one embodiment, a plurality of slots are formed along the inside face of the fascia board with a lower end of the slots communicating with ambience along the bottom edge of the fascia board and an upper end of the slots communicating with the attic space. In another embodiment, a plurality of spaced vent pockets are formed in the inside face and a slot is formed along the bottom edge of the fascia vent communicating with the vent pockets. In still another embodiment for installing along the longer rafter tails of wider rafters, the fascia board is wider and plunge cuts are made along the bottom edge of the fascia board to form a flow path to the vent pockets and thus to an attic space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Adem Chich, Sudhir Railkar, Walter Zarate
  • Publication number: 20110277395
    Abstract: Provided is a landscape edging system comprising runs having a profile comprising a base, front edge and, in some embodiments, a leading edge, as well as a first specialized region, and optionally one or two additional specialized regions which can permit easy mowing up to the forwardmost edge of the edging, and can prevent lawn mower blade damage to the edging. In a preferred embodiment, the runs are comprised of shredded rubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: John Wink
  • Publication number: 20110277396
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (20) for adjusting a body relative to a support or contact surface, comprising: A) a clamping member (2) fixable to a body and having a clamping sleeve (10 provided with an internal thread (6) and a clamping element (3) and with an inside thread (8); and B) a spacer member (1) with a longitudinal axis (13), means (9) for receiving a tool and a shaft (14) having an external thread (5), wherein the external thread (5) of the spacer piece (1) is engageable with the internal thread (6) of the clamping sleeve (10), wherein C) the clamping sleeve (10) comprises an outside thread (7) and means (24) for contacting a structural member (15), which are provided with a radially projecting shoulder (29) that is axially terminally arranged; and D) the inside thread (8) of the clamping element (3) is engageable with the outside thread (7) of the clamping sleeve (10), so that a structural member (15) is clampable between the clamping element (3) and shoulder (29) of the clamping sleeve (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: SCHNEIDER CONSULTING
    Inventor: Fritz Schneider
  • Publication number: 20110277397
    Abstract: A restoration anchoring system for use in cavity wall structures having an inner wythe and an outer wythe that requires remediation or re-anchoring is disclosed. The anchoring system employs a three-part system that is installed within the existing bed joints of the outer wythe to reattach and re-anchor the outer wythe to the structural inner wythe. The three-part system includes a helical dowel, a seismic T-clip and a reinforcement member. The helical dowel is self-threading and self-drilling. When the three-part system is installed within the outer wythe and attached to the inner wythe, the system is captively embedded in the outer wythe thereby providing a seismic construct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: MITEK HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Ronald P. Hohmann, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110277398
    Abstract: In areas with propensity for tornados, for example in the central part of the country, the plain states, the mid-west, and also in Florida, it is customary to have some form of storm shelter in which the occupants of commercial and residential buildings can seek refuge in the event of a tornado. The safest type of storm shelter is a so-called in-ground storm shelter. The embodiments of the In-Ground Storm Shelter are comprised of a bottom, a left side and a right side. The In-Ground Storm Shelter is further comprised of a front side and a back side, and a top side. The top side is further comprised of a removable back door, a sliding door, a top left shoulder and a top right shoulder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Richard Crow
  • Publication number: 20110277399
    Abstract: A multi-function medical room comprising a room enclosure, a treatment table, a lighting assembly, a cleaning system and a power facility. The room enclosure includes a back wall, a front wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. A door is positioned on one of the walls. The treatment table is positioned within the room enclosure, and includes an upper body region, a torso region and a leg region. It is positionable into a substantially planar configuration to a configuration wherein the upper body region is rotated upwardly so as to be substantially perpendicular to the upper torso region, and wherein the leg region is rotated downwardly so as to be substantially perpendicular to the torso region. The lighting assembly has an arm with a first end coupled to a ceiling above the treatment table, and a second end coupled to a lamp. The arm is configured to position the lamp from the upper body region to the leg region of the treatment table, upon user movement of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Stuart W. Boekeloo
  • Publication number: 20110277400
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular, self-supporting mounting system for mounting an arbitrary number of flat modules (170) on flat roofs, wherein the modular, self-supporting mounting system comprises at least one base element for mounting a single flat module (170), wherein the base element comprises the following: a first and second module strut (110) disposed in parallel next to each other; a first and second front module support (120) having a first length, wherein a first end of the first front module support (120) is attached to a first area (111) of the first module strut (110), and wherein a first end of the second front module support (120) is attached to a first area (111) of the second module strut (110); a first and a second rear module support (130) having a second length, wherein a first end of the first rear module support (130) is attached to a second area (112) of the first module strut (110), wherein a first end of the second rear module support (130) is attached to a second area (112) of th
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Markus Kosslinger, Robert Kosslinger