Patents Issued in May 9, 2013
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Publication number: 20130113140Abstract: A method for porating one or more cells comprising positioning a particle near each cell; and causing laser-induced breakdown of the particle to create one or more cavitations, wherein the cavitation(s) causes poration of the cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWSInventors: Frank Gunn-Moore, Kishan Dholakia, Yoshihiko Arita
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Publication number: 20130113141Abstract: A method for forming fibre reinforced composites, such as rotor blades for wind turbines, and a heated mould. The mould includes an active surface intended to be in contact with the composite and a core member comprising a cell structure. One or more conduit(s) is/are embedded in the core member forming a path through the cell structure, and one or more heating wire(s) is/are arranged in said conduit(s). The core member is preferably made from a material with a high thermal conductivity and may include openings in at least some cell walls of the cell structure to allow fluids to pass there through. The mould may include two or more heating zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2010Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: SSP TECHNOLOGY A/SInventor: Flemming Sørensen
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Publication number: 20130113142Abstract: A breather for vacuum bag processing of a part comprises a sleeve of resilient material placed around the part.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Kenneth Marvin Dull
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Publication number: 20130113143Abstract: A method of forming a container (18), includes: a partial expansion first step (E1) during which the container (18) is filled with a pressurized blowing gas (G); a second step (E2) of filling the container (18) during which the container (18) is filled with a filling liquid (L) that expels the blowing gas (G) through an outlet orifice (34); and a third step (E3) during which the contents of the container (18) are put under a pressure (HP) so as to make the container (18) conform to its final state (18D), characterized in that, during the filling second step (E2), the ratio of the flow rate of the incoming filling liquid (L) to the flow rate of the outgoing blowing gas (G) is controlled so as to allow the container (18) to continue to expand during this second step (E2).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONSInventors: Sebastien Fevre, Guy Feuilloley
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Publication number: 20130113144Abstract: A method of shaping plastics material pre-forms into plastics material containers with the steps: introducing a plastics material pre-form into a blow mould; conveying the blow mould with the plastics material pre-form along a pre-set conveying path; acting upon the plastics material pre-form with a gaseous medium during a pre-set period of time for the expansion thereof, wherein the supply of the gaseous medium is carried out in a controlled manner; and releasing the container from pressure at a pre-set point in time. According to the invention the pre-set point in time (t2) is variable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: KRONES AGInventor: KRONES AG
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Publication number: 20130113145Abstract: A mount structure for a vehicle damper, configured in such a manner that an end of the piston rod (33) of the damper (17) is supported by a vehicle-side member (51). A nut (57) engaged with the male thread section (42) formed on a reduced diameter section (41) of the piston rod (33) collectively fastens upper and lower gripping members (55, 56), a collar member (54), and upper and lower elastic sections (52, 53) to the reduced diameter section (41). An input from the damper body (38) side is transmitted to the vehicle body-side member (51) through a transmission member (58).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazunori Abe, Kosuke Uemori
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Publication number: 20130113146Abstract: A grip member is inserted into an insertion hole of a cylindrical clamp body and is capable of extending outwards to grip the inner circumferential surface of an aperture of an article. A clamp rod is engaged with the grip member; a driving mechanism capable of driving the clamp rod forwards and backwards; a seating surface formed at the top end of the cylindrical clamp body; a case member supporting the cylindrical clamp body movably forwards and backwards; a driving mechanism capable of raising an lowering the cylindrical clamp body; and a lock mechanism having a cylindrical member into which the cylindrical clamp body is inserted so as to slide freely and capable of locking the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical clamp body by elastically deforming the cylindrical member so as to reduce its diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Pascal Engineering CorporationInventor: Takayuki Kawakami
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Publication number: 20130113147Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus including a transfer unit for transferring, under reduced pressure, a laminate including a wafer and a support plate which are bonded to each other and supported by use of support pins that supports an inner periphery of a first surface of the wafer, the first surface being opposite to a second surface of the wafer onto which a second surface the support plate is bonded.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO., LTD.Inventor: Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.
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Publication number: 20130113148Abstract: A common CRP cart for multiple vehicle models is disclosed. The common CRP cart may clamp a cowl panel, a roof rail and a package tray for assembling a vehicle body, and may move upwardly and downwardly at a working room for a build-up process. The common CRP cart may include a frame; a first aligning unit connected to one portion of the frame for clamping a cowl panel of various vehicle models having different specifications; a second aligning unit connected to another portion of the frame for clamping a roof rail of various vehicle models having different specifications; and a third aligning unit connected to the other portion of the frame for clamping a package tray of various vehicle models having different specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventor: Yoon Jang
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Publication number: 20130113149Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for clamping a panel comprising: a base frame; first movable units mounted on left and right portions of the base frame and adapted to reciprocate first sliding plates between the left and right; second movable units mounted on front and rear portions of the base frame between the first movable units and adapted to reciprocate second sliding plates between the front and rear; first clamping units movable between the left and right through the first sliding plates, and movable upward and downward through first vertically-movable means; a second clamping unit movable between the front and rear through the second sliding plate and movable upward and downward through second vertically-movable means; and a third clamping unit movable between the front and rear through the second sliding plate and movable upward and downward through third vertically-movable means.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicants: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventor: Jung Whan Yeum
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Publication number: 20130113150Abstract: A clamp assembly including a header assembly with first and second ends and a plunger having an aperture with a portion of the aperture being threaded, the aperture forming a portion of a bore extending through the header assembly. First and second arms, in opposing spaced relationship, are connected to the first and second ends, respectively, of the header assembly. A ram assembly having first and second ends, each end having a passageway through which at least a portion of one of the first and second arms extend. A stem assembly including an upper stem end coupled to a handle, a lower stem end rotatably connected to the ram assembly, and a threaded stem portion designed to engage the aperture threaded portion. The plunger has engaged and disengaged positions in which the aperture threaded portion and the threaded stem portion are threadedly engaged and disengaged, respectively, with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Lawrence Velez
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Publication number: 20130113151Abstract: A pill crusher pouch is constructed of a flexible sheet material having an open top and an open bottom, wherein the open bottom is dimensionally smaller than the open top, forming a funnel-like internal pouch cavity, and a crease near the bottom of the pouch that allows a user to easily fold the pouch to form a temporary seal that prevents crushed pill product from dispensing through the open bottom until the user unfolds the pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Douglas Dufaux
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Publication number: 20130113152Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a collation of sheets for folding operations. The system includes a registration device including multiple registration stations and a conveyance device for transporting the collation to one of the registration stations. Each registration station is adapted to register the edges of the collation based upon a desired edge geometry. A processor determines the fold configuration of the collation and determines the edge geometry thereof based upon the fold configuration of the collation. The processor selects one of the registration stations based upon the fold configuration and then controls the conveyance device to transport the collation to the selected registration station. The registration station selected may also be based upon the thickness of the collation and a desired location for binding the collation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Mark S. Hancock, Robert F. Marcinik
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Publication number: 20130113153Abstract: A system for preparing a collation of sheets for a subsequent folding operation wherein edges of the collation are aligned to eliminate the need for additional trimming operations. The system comprises: a cutting device operative to cut each sheet of the collation based upon a length dimension of each of the inner and outer sheets, an accumulating device operative to stack the sheets to form the collation, a registration device operative to register at least one edge of the collation, a conveyance device for transporting the sheet material along a feed path to the cutting, accumulating and registration devices, and a processor operatively coupled to, and controlling, the cutting, accumulating, registration and conveyance devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: MARK S. HANCOCK, Robert F. Marcinik
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Publication number: 20130113154Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus including front and back trailing-end reference fences that are movable along a sheet trailing-end and on which the sheet trailing-end abuts to align the sheet trailing-end, a side-stitching stapler that moves along the sheet trailing-end and binds a bundle of sheets aligned, a length-direction moving mechanism that moves the trailing-end reference fences in a sheet conveying direction, and a position changing unit that drives the length-direction moving mechanism to change the position of one of the trailing-end reference fences in the sheet conveying direction relative to the position of the other one. The front and back trailing-end reference fences are moved by the position changing unit in the sheet conveying direction to change binding positions such that the distances from the sheet trailing-end to staple positions are made equal in front-side binding and in back-side binding.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Tomohiro FURUHASHI, Masahiro TAMURA, Shuuya NAGASAKO, Keisuke SUGIYAMA, Yuusuke SHIBASAKI, Kazuya YAMAMOTO, Kyosuke NAKADA, Tomomichi HOSHINO, Yasuo NIIKURA, Junya SUZUKI, Kazunori KONNO, Akira KUNIEDA, Takahiro WATANABE, Tomohiro YOSHIZAKI, Kiichiro GOTO
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Publication number: 20130113155Abstract: A printing apparatus has a first storage unit, a second storage unit, a reception unit that receives a job, a switching unit that switches the storage unit that is used, from the storage unit currently in use to another storage unit holding the same type of sheets as the storage unit currently in use, when the remaining amount of sheets in the storage unit currently in use reaches a predetermined amount during the execution of the job, and a control unit that controls the timing at which blowing of air into the sheets held in the other storage unit is started, to vary this timing depending on whether the type of sheets held in the storage unit currently in use or in the other storage unit is the first type of sheets or the second type of sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
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Publication number: 20130113156Abstract: In a sheet feeder apparatus, a feeder mechanism for picking up sheets from a stack of sheets of a material includes a support bar, at least one pickup head, and an adjuster. The support bar includes cylindrical ends and an intermediate portion between the cylindrical ends. The cylindrical ends are configured to pivotally couple to control arms of the sheet feeder apparatus. The pickup heads are coupled to the intermediate portion of the support bar and an adjuster is coupled to the support bar at one of the cylindrical ends. The adjuster includes a bracket coupled to the intermediate portion of the support bar, a pivot arm selectively pivotable about the cylindrical end of the support bar, and an adjustment mechanism coupled between the bracket and the pivot arm. The adjustment mechanism pivots the support bar relative to the pivot arm to thereby tilt the pickup heads.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: James J. Keller
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Publication number: 20130113157Abstract: A sheet feeder mountable to a body of an apparatus includes a bottom plate on which the sheets are placed and a bottom plate lift unit including a bottom plate pusher disposed beneath the bottom plate, a rack member to rotate the bottom plate pusher vertically by moving horizontally, a pinion gear to move the rack member horizontally, a biasing member to pull the bottom plate pusher toward the rack member, attached therebetween, and a position detector to detect positions of the rack member and the pinion gear. The pinion gear is coupled using projection-and-recess engagement to a rotation transmission device provided to the body, and a quantity of tooth Z1 of the pinion gear by which the rack member is moved by the rotation transmission device, a total tooth number Z2 of the pinion gear, and a coupling division number S of the rotation transmission device satisfy Z1=Z2·(1/S)·N.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Akihiro FUJITA
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Publication number: 20130113158Abstract: A reference member which regulates a position of one side end of a sheet along the sheet conveying direction is provided at one side of a sheet conveying path in the width direction so as to follow the sheet conveying direction and to be rotatable about its downstream end portion in the sheet conveying direction. Then, one side end of the sheet is skew-conveyed toward the reference member by a plurality of pair of skew-conveying rollers which is arranged in the sheet conveying path along the sheet conveying direction. Then, when forming an image on both faces of the sheet, a control portion rotates the reference member so that the sheet is displaced to the center side in the sheet conveying path compared to the case of forming an image on one face of the sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
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Publication number: 20130113159Abstract: The present invention relates to a paper money processing apparatus. In the paper money processing apparatus for sorting and counting paper money, the apparatus is divided into three parts in order for sections of a transfer path to open the whole transfer path. When jammed paper money is removed, portions separated from a fixed main body are linked with each other through links to remove the jammed paper money through only one operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Sang Hwan Jang
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Publication number: 20130113160Abstract: An apparatus includes a print control unit, a determining unit, and a control unit. The print control unit causes a printing unit to print an image on a sheet and causes one of a plurality of discharge units to discharge at least one sheet on which the image is printed by the printing unit facing downward. The determining unit determines whether some of the discharge units are to be used for discharging sheets for an input print job. In response to determining that the some of the discharge units are to be used for the input print job, the print control unit discharges the sheets to the some of the discharge units such that a former page of the sheets is discharged to a lower-level discharge unit and a latter page of the sheets is discharged to an upper-level discharge unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
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Publication number: 20130113161Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a pinball game comprising a play field having a plurality of different achievable objects, a plurality of different reward cards, each reward card associated with one of the achievable objects and capable of being dispensed by a card dispenser in response to the achieving of its associated achievable object, and wherein at least one reward card is dispensed by the card dispenser during or after game play upon at least one of the achievable objects being achieved, and wherein a different reward card is dispensed depending on the achievable object that is achieved. In one embodiment, a networked redemption system is associated with the game and the game further enables connectivity with social media and/or other publishing avenues for communicating information about the player and/or game play.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: JERSEY JACK PINBALL, INC.Inventor: Jack Guarnieri
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Publication number: 20130113162Abstract: The present invention relates to circumferential seal ring segments positioned around a rotating shaft so as to prevent fluids from leaking from a lubricant sump during both low and high pressure conditions. The circumferential seal is comprised of a plurality of adjoining annular ring segments facing the rotating shaft. Each sealing ring segment includes a dead end circumferential groove on a shaft-side face of each sealing ring such that, when the segments are joined, the circumferential dead end groove of each segment extends arcuately in the direction of shaft rotation. At least one additional groove is contained on the shaft-side face of each sealing ring segment. The additional groove(s) directs and creates pressurized air within the dead end circumferential groove, either directly or indirectly maintaining a seal between the ring segments and the shaft. A bleed hole may also be provided to create a seal between each sealing segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Stein Seal CompanyInventors: Stein Seal Company, Diane R. McNickle
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Publication number: 20130113163Abstract: A maintenance and emergency run secondary seal mountable to a rotatable shaft is described. The seal includes a housing; a sealing ring having a double-tapered receiving channel located between two exterior surfaces and an interior wear surface; a lantern ring having a double-tapered profile for enabling engagement within the receiving channel of the sealing ring to form an air chamber between the sealing ring and the lantern ring; and an arrangement for directing and controlling pressurized air to the air chamber. The operating positions for the sealing ring are: where the sealing ring is spaced from the shaft, where a portion of the interior wear surface of the sealing ring is closed-in on the shaft to enable an emergency run secondary seal to permit shaft rotation and where the sealing ring is in full contact with the shaft to enable a static seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: THOMSON-GORDON GROUPInventors: George Thomson, Guojun Ren, Kenneth Ogle, Roberto Garcia
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Publication number: 20130113164Abstract: A piston ring is provided having a bottom surface, a top surface, an inner diameter surface and at least one running surface. A wear protection coating substantially entirely of cobalt is applied to the at least one running surface to protect the base material of the piston ring. Specifically, during operation of an engine, the more durable cobalt wear resistant coating, not the base material which may be steel or cast iron, is in sliding contact with a cylinder wall. The cobalt coating may be applied through, for example, electrodeposition or plasma spraying.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Federal-Mogul CorporationInventor: Federal-Mogul Corporation
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Publication number: 20130113165Abstract: A piston bearing structure for a fluid pressure cylinder includes one seal ring which is housed in a housing groove of a piston and is held in sliding contact with a cylinder tube and two backup wear rings which is housed in a housing groove of a piston, is held in sliding contact with a cylinder tube and sandwiches the seal ring. The backup wear ring includes a pressure relief groove which faces the housing groove and extends over the backup ring portion and the wear ring portion, and the pressure relief groove allows opposite sides of the backup wear ring to communicate between the piston and the cylinder tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: KAYABA INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Daisuke Sueyoshi, Hiroyuki Emoto, Tomoko Imahori, Shusaku Saita
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Publication number: 20130113166Abstract: A sealing module comprising two module halves (11) which are intended to be pressed against each other in order to sealingly surround a conduit, the respective module half comprising;—an outer base part (20) with an elongated recess (21) which is arched in cross-section; and—several mutually superposed inserts (30, 30?) received in the recess (21) of the base part, which inserts have mutually different radii and are detachably arranged in each other so that the module half (11) can be adapted to conduits with different outer diameters by adjustment of the number of inserts. The base part and the inserts are made of elastic and compressible material. Furthermore, the inserts and the internal surface of the recess of the base part are undulated with wave crests (34) and wave troughs (35) extending in the direction of curvature of the inserts and said internal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Joakim Hjerpe
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Publication number: 20130113167Abstract: Machines and systems for chemical, foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals industry are subject to particularly demanding requirements for hygiene. In particular, equipment used in such machines, must avoid any gaps, in which dirt, bacteria or germs could settle. To avoid this, a hygiene-compliant display and control device having a front plate is proposed, having a peripheral groove, which is open on the outer peripheral surface of the front plate, on the outer edge of the front plate, and a sealing element fitted in the peripheral groove. The outer peripheral surface of the sealing element is arranged flush with the outer peripheral surface of the front plate, and a number of clamping arrangements with a pressing element are provided on the display and control device distributed around the periphery. One axial end of the pressing element engages with a fixing frame, which rests on the mounting plate, or with the mounting plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: BERNECKER + RAINER INDUSTRIE-ELEKTRONIK GES.M.B.H.Inventor: Bernecker + Rainer Industrie-Elektronik Ges.m.b.
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Publication number: 20130113168Abstract: A gasket assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a seal portion defining outer surfaces for providing sealing contact and a bias portion defining inner structures that are spaced apart from the seal portion for biasing the outer surfaces into sealing contact. The gasket further includes end portions disposed at ends of the seal portion that including a material thickness greater than a thickness of the bias portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Paul M. Lutjen, Michael S. Stevens
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Publication number: 20130113169Abstract: A power input mechanism includes a first stationary conductive member, a second stationary conductive member, a stationary insulating member which is fixed to a housing and insulates the first stationary conductive member and the second stationary conductive member from each other, a first rotary conductive member, a second rotary conductive member, a rotary insulating member which is fixed to a support column and insulates the first rotary conductive member and the second rotary conductive member from each other, a first power input member which supplies a first voltage to a substrate holder via the first rotary conductive member and the first stationary conductive member, and a second power input member which supplies a second voltage to the substrate holder via the second rotary conductive member and the second stationary conductive member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: CANON ANELVA CORPORATIONInventor: Canon Anelva Corporation
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Publication number: 20130113170Abstract: A skateboard truck assembly comprising a base plate, a hanger, and at least one compressible member interposed therebetween that utilizes rotation of the hanger to at least partially and temporarily deform the compressible member, thereby creating zones of tension and/or compression within the compressible member and facilitating smooth and efficient motion of the skateboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Jared Braden, Roger Braden
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Publication number: 20130113171Abstract: The present invention relates to a trolley (10) for a medical waste container (12) for use in a medical treatment facility such as an operating theatre or other hospital or medical environment. The invention also relates to a cart (100) for transporting a collection of the medical waste containers (12) throughout the medical treatment facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: CATILINA NOMINEES PTY LTDInventors: Bert Pennings, Chris Hart
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Publication number: 20130113172Abstract: A drift scooter comprising a longitudinal frame including opposed leading and trailing end portions. A steering assembly is pivotably disposed on the leading end portion and includes a transverse member with two wheels rotatably supported on opposite ends of the transverse member. A stem is fixed in perpendicular orientation relative to the transverse member and a handlebar is connected to the stem. A rear wheel assembly is pivotably disposed on the trailing end portion, wherein the wheel assembly pivots about an upwardly extending pivot axis. The rear wheel assembly is preferably biased toward a centered position, aligned with a centerline of the frame. A resilient member is connected between the frame and a leading portion of the caster. The resilient member may be in the form of an extension spring. Means for adjusting the tension of the extension spring may also be included.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: BRAVO SPORTSInventor: Bravo Sports
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Publication number: 20130113173Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle steering system, comprising a steering housing (7) in which a steering rack (6) is mounted in a longitudinally displaceable manner and is connected to tie rods (8) to swivel steerable wheels (9), the steering rack (6) being provided with a first toothed segment (5) which meshes with a first steering pinion (4) and the steering pinion (4) being connected to a steering wheel (1) for conjoint rotation by a steering shaft (2, 3), the steering rack (6) having a second toothed segment (13) which is opposite the first toothed segment (4) relative to the longitudinal axis of the steering rack (6), and that a second steering pinion (12) is provided which meshes with the second toothed segment (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: ThyssenKrupp Presta AGInventors: Roman Bilmayer, Ralf Eckstein, Rinaldo Buchel, Steffen Reisacher, Bernd Haussler, Kai Vohwinkel
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Publication number: 20130113174Abstract: A leaning vehicle has a frame, a straddle seat, an engine, and a shock tower having a lower end pivotally connected to a front portion of the frame about a pivot axis. Front left and right suspension assemblies operatively connect to the front portion of the frame. A steering assembly has a steering column and a handlebar. A rear suspension is connected to the rear portion of the frame. Each front suspension assembly has a spindle, a lower suspension arm having an end pivotally connected to the frame and another end pivotally connected to the lower end of the spindle, a leaning rod having an end pivotally connected to the frame and another end pivotally connected to the upper end of the spindle via a ball joint, and a shock absorber having an upper end connected to the shock tower and a lower end connected to the lower suspension arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.Inventor: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC .
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Publication number: 20130113175Abstract: A stabilizer bar or stabilizer link in fiber composite construction is of a monolithic construction without fiber interruption. The cross section geometry, the wall thickness, and the fiber orientation vary in axial direction and radial direction such that the requirements defined by the available construction space and the expected loads are fulfilled. The fiber orientation is adjusted axially and radially load-appropriately. The middle section of the stabilizer bar that is primarily torsion-loaded is reinforced with fibers oriented between +/?35° and +/?55° relative to the longitudinal axis and the end members that are primarily bending-loaded are reinforced with fibers oriented between +/?20° and +/?40° relative to the longitudinal axis. In the transitional areas between the middle section and the end members there are transitions between these fiber orientations relatively to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: LUHN & PULVERMACHER - DITTMANN & NEUHAUS GMBHInventor: Lunh & Pulvermacher - Dittmann & Neuhaus GmbH
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Publication number: 20130113176Abstract: It is an object to effectively enhance rigidity of a subframe installed to couple a pair of right and left wheel suspension members, with a simple structure, and allow a stabilizer to be adequately installed. A subframe (3) installed to couple a pair of right and left wheel suspension members (2) together comprises a cross member (31) provided with a lateral-link support portion (14, 18) supporting an end of the lateral link (5, 6), a pair of right and left side members (33) each extending from a respective one of opposite vehicle-widthwise outer ends of the cross member (31), in a vehicle longitudinal direction; and a pair of right and left reinforcing members (35) each reinforcing a coupling section between the lateral-link support portion (14, 18) of the cross member (31) or a vicinity thereof, and a respective one of the side members (33).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroaki Eguchi, Masaaki Tanaka
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Publication number: 20130113177Abstract: A single-pivot suspension strut axle for a passenger car, includes a wheel carrier/pivot bearing carrying the wheel and a brake disk non-rotatably connected with the wheel relative to a rotational axis thereof. A suspension strut is fastened to the wheel carrier/pivot bearing and, at another end, is supported at the vehicle body. The wheel carrier/pivot bearing is guided by a supporting joint situated close to the wheel center plane by a lower control arm, representing an A-arm, and by a tie rod. A section of the control arm connected with the supporting joint projects through the ring-shaped brake disk. A leaf spring element oriented in the transverse direction of the vehicle provides proportional support for the vehicle body on the wheel, and is supported, on one side, at the control arm and, on another side, directly or indirectly, at the vehicle body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
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Publication number: 20130113178Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel approach to improving the use of wheelchairs by offering the ability for the wheelchair to transition between accommodation for a seated position, and accommodation for a standing position, more particularly, wherein the inventive mobile manual standing wheelchair allows for a standing position during the course of mobile use, and which also permits fixed gearing of multiple speeds that also accommodates forwards and backwards motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: The United State Government, as Represented by the Department of Veterans AffairsInventor: The United State Government, as Represented by
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Publication number: 20130113179Abstract: A stabilised wheelchair configured for a user suffering lower extremity weight loss comprising: a frame that supports a seat and which is moveable over the ground surface by a set of manually operable rear propulsion wheels and one or more forward steering wheels. The stabiliser assembly comprises a weight device that is releasably secured to the frame of the wheelchair by a mounting assembly at a position forward of the rotation axis of the rear propulsion wheels of the wheelchair and which has a weight that is sufficient to counterbalance the user's lower extremity weight loss to maintain fore-aft stability of the wheelchair in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Andrew Laurence O'Sullivan
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Publication number: 20130113180Abstract: A gooseneck hitch attachable to a cross member secured to a frame below a load bed of a vehicle, the cross member having a width is shown and described. The gooseneck hitch may include a beam selectively attachable to the cross member below the load bed and a rail monolithically formed with the beam and extending from the beam. The gooseneck hitch may also include a receptacle monolithically formed with the rail, where the receptacle is capable of selectively securing a hitch ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130113181Abstract: A securing chain attachment assembly is shown and described. The securing chain attachment assembly may include an attachment body selectively and rotatably securable to a towing vehicle, the attachment body rotatable along a first plane. The securing chain attachment assembly may also include a securement member attached to the attachment body, the securement member capable of having selectively secured thereto a securement chain, where the chain attachment member is pivotal along a second plane, the second plane generally parallel to the first plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.Inventor: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130113182Abstract: A fifth wheel hitch mounting assembly for mounting a fifth wheel hitch plate to a vehicle frame assembly includes a first and second frame members each having substantially vertically extending mounting portions each having an inwardly facing surface, comprises a first support member adapted to couple to the inwardly facing surface of the mounting portion of the first frame member, a second support member adapted to couple to the inwardly facing surface of the mounting portion of the second frame member, a cross member extending between and coupled to the first support member and the second support member, a first mounting member coupled with a first support member and including an inwardly exposed aperture adapted to receive a mounting pin therein for pivotally coupling a fifth wheel hitch plate to the first mounting bracket, and a second mounting member coupled to the second support member and including an inwardly exposed aperture adapted to receive a mounting pin therein for pivotally coupling the fifth wType: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: SAF-HOLLAND, INC.Inventor: SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130113183Abstract: A scooter 1 is disclosed that may be linked to a child buggy or perambulator 100. A linking mechanism 200 is also disclosed for releasably linking the scooter 1 to the child buggy 100 thereby allowing the scooter 1 to be used as a scooter 1 or instead, to be linked to a buggy 100 and used in a linked configuration. The combination of a child buggy 100 and scooter 1 using the linking mechanism 200 is described along with a method of use of the mechanism 200.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: PHIL AND TEDS DESIGN LIMITEDInventors: James Richard Andrews, Andrew Douglas Mawson, Campbell Douglas Gower
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Publication number: 20130113184Abstract: Binding systems for recreational boards are provided. A binding system is mounted atop a rider-support surface of the board. The binding system comprises: a pair of rails locatable on opposing sides of a generally flattened foot-receiving surface for the rider's foot, each rail comprising a central portion mountable to the recreational board, a toe-side leg which extends from the central portion toward a toe-side of the recreational board and a heel-side leg which extends from the central portion toward a heel-side of the recreational board. Each rail comprising at least one deformation-enhancing feature for enhancing an ability of the rail to deform elastically relative to the board.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Jean-Francois PELCHAT
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Publication number: 20130113185Abstract: A baby stroller is formed by a stroller frame and a chair, and the stroller frame includes a rotatable base, such that when the baby stroller is unfolded, the base is provided for abutting the stroller frame and positioned automatically, and when the baby stroller is folded, the chair and the stroller frame are folded and positioned directly together with the rotation of the base, and the chair includes a folding joint, such that the chair can be folded directly onto the stroller frame to provide a simple, easy and quick operation and achieve the effect of reducing the storage volume of the baby stroller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: DYNAMIC BRANDS, LLCInventor: Mark Zehfuss
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Publication number: 20130113186Abstract: A stroller is provided which includes a right frame and a left frame. Each frame has a front support rotatably connected to a rear support at a frame joint. The front support of each frame is a telescoping tube assembly. The stroller further includes a linkage comprising at least two substantially rigid members connected between the right frame and the left frame, the rigid members being connected to the front supports at a right slideable joint and a left slidable joint. The joints are received within the slot of the outer tube. A drive mechanism coupled to the right or left frame is also provided. The front support and the rear support of the right frame and the left frame are movable from an open position to a closed position by the drive mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Thorley Industries LLCInventor: Thorley Industries LLC
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Publication number: 20130113187Abstract: A mobility device includes at least a first front leg and at least a first rear leg connected to the first front leg connected to the first front leg. The first rear leg includes an upper member having a first end a second end and a lower member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the upper member is pivotally connected to the first end of the lower member, and the lower member is preferably pivotal between an extended use position and a folded storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Phillip Minyard Willis
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Publication number: 20130113188Abstract: A baby stroller is formed by a stroller frame and a chair, and the stroller frame includes a rotatable base. When the baby stroller is unfolded, the base is provided for abutting the stroller frame and positioned automatically, and when the baby stroller is folded, the chair and the stroller frame are folded and positioned directly together with the rotation of the base. The chair includes a folding joint, such that the chair can be folded directly onto the stroller frame to provide a simple, easy and quick operation and to achieve the effect of reducing the storage volume of the baby stroller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Publication number: 20130113189Abstract: A foldable stroller has a frame assembly with a fold joint, a fold joint, a handle push arm, a front leg with an upper end connected to the fold joint, a rear leg extending down from and pivotally connected to the fold joint, and a drive link. The drive link has a rear end pivotally coupled to the rear leg below the fold joint and a front end pivotally coupled to a lower end of the push arm. The frame assembly is reconfigurable between an unfolded and a folded configuration. In the folded configuration, the fold joint moves upward along the handle push arm. The rear end of the drive link and the rear leg are moved toward and lie closely adjacent the front leg and handle push arm. The frame assembly may automatically move to the folded and/or unfolded configuration. The foldable stroller may also stand upright in the folded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS INC.Inventor: GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS INC.