Patents Issued in September 12, 2013
  • Publication number: 20130233952
    Abstract: A kitchen appliance for processing foodstuff includes a housing enclosing a motor. A bowl is removably mountable to the housing. The bowl includes a mouth for receiving a rotatable tool within the bowl. A bowl lid is removably mountable on to the mouth of the bowl. A clamping mechanism is movably attached to the bowl lid and removably engagable with at least a portion of the bowl. The clamping mechanism is movable between a first position for engaging at least a portion of the bowl to retain the bowl lid on the mouth of the bowl and a second position spaced-apart from the bowl for allowing the bowl lid to be removed from the bowl. The kitchen appliance being assembled without rotating the bowl relative to the housing or the lid relative to the bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Ernest B. Pryor, JR., Michael G. Sandford
  • Publication number: 20130233953
    Abstract: The agitator ball mill according to the invention for grinding dry or non-dry substances is provided with a grinding container. The grinding container is provided with an inlet for the material to be ground, a fluid inlet and a material outlet, wherein the outlet region is provided with a screen. Running in the centre or in the vicinity of the centre of the grinding container is an agitator shaft, on which a plurality of grinding elements are disposed. The grinding container is at least partially filled with auxiliary grinding bodies. A first cage is assigned to the inlet region of the agitator ball mill and a second cage to the outlet region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Udo Enderle
  • Publication number: 20130233954
    Abstract: A food processor includes a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly is positionable between a plurality of cutting positions to produce cut food items of varying thicknesses. The food processor includes an adjustment assembly operable to move the cutting assembly between the plurality of cutting positions. The adjustment assembly includes a user-operated control device that is secured to the cutting assembly. The user-operated control device extends through a slot defined in the removable lid such that an upper end of the user-operated control device is positioned outside of the processing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: KEVIN J. BEBER, MICHAEL P. CONTI, PAUL S. PAGET
  • Publication number: 20130233955
    Abstract: Shredder hammers having first and second major surfaces on opposing sides, and a circumferential edge. The hammer includes a mounting portion and a working portion. The mounting portion defines a mounting aperture that extends from the first major surface to the second major surface, and is configured to receive a hammer mounting pin. The working portion includes at least one recess in at least one of the first and second major surfaces with opposed walls that extend away from a distal portion of the circumferential edge. The hammers are used in shredding systems for shredding material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel R. Morrow, Michael R. Weeks, David M. Graf, Christopher M. Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20130233956
    Abstract: A method for mounting a jaw die plate of a jaw crusher detachably against a front end wall of the crusher by means of a fastening device operated from outside a side wall of the crusher. The die plate is secured in its place by means of friction between the fastening device and a counter surface of the front end wall and friction between the fastening device and a counter surface of the die plate. The fastening device of the jaw crusher includes a wedge piece having a first pressing surface to be fitted against the counter surface of the die plate secured against the front end of the crusher, and, in addition to that, a second pressing surface to be fitted against the counter surface of the front end wall. The wedge piece is movable towards both counter surfaces and away from the same by means of the tightening means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Metso Minerals, Inc.
    Inventors: Harri LEHTONEN, Janne Keskinen
  • Publication number: 20130233957
    Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel unit, a spool, a handle, a rotary member, and first and second rotary restricting units. The rotary member includes an engaging portion and is configured to be attachable to a first side plate when being rotated in an engagement direction for causing the engaging portion to be engaged to with the engaged portion. The rotary member is configured to be detachable from the first side plate when being rotated in a disengagement direction opposite to the engagement direction for causing the engaging portion to be disengaged from the engaged portion. The first rotary restricting unit is configured to restrict rotation of the rotary member in the engagement direction. The second rotary restricting unit is configured to restrict rotation of the rotary member in the disengagement direction while the first rotary restriction unit restricts rotation of the rotary member in the engagement direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventor: Akira NIITSUMA
  • Publication number: 20130233958
    Abstract: In a webbing retractor, in a state where a second anchored portion of a sub torsion shaft is connected to a frame via a rotation impeding mechanism, when a spool is pulled by excessive tension that is applied to a webbing, there is a tendency for the spool to tilt with respect to a sleeve that is supported at the frame via the rotation impeding mechanism. In this case, a distance between a second energy absorbing portion of the sub torsion shaft and an inner peripheral surface of an insert-through hole changes. A change in the distance becomes large at an opening side of the insert-through hole, but an inner diameter of the insert-through hole is enlarged at the opening side. Due thereto, it can be made such that the second energy absorbing portion does not interfere with the inner peripheral surface of the insert-through hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI-RIKA-DENKI-SEISAKUSHO
    Inventors: Wataru YANAGAWA, Masaru UKITA, Yoshiaki MAEKUBO
  • Publication number: 20130233959
    Abstract: A roll arrangement for determining a web tension profile of a web. The roll arrangement includes a roll having a peripheral surface for guiding the web, which peripheral surface is provided with a plurality of openings, and a plurality of sensor arrangements. Each of the plurality of openings are arranged to receive one sensor arrangement of the plurality of sensor arrangements to thereby sense forces applied by the web to the roll. The roll arrangement is adapted to suspend the sensor arrangements in the respective opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Kjell Ingvarsson, Ulf A. Lifvenborg, Lars Jonsson, Jesper Kiersgaard, Kenneth Grefve, Joar Johansson
  • Publication number: 20130233960
    Abstract: A paper dispenser dispenses paper from a dispenser roll lying in a dispensing position. The paper dispenser contains two transport rollers for the web of paper, the rollers defining a gap, and a mobile sensor element for identifying the end of the web of paper. The sensor element being arranged between the two transport rollers downstream of the gap in the direction of transport of the paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: HANS GEORG HAGLEITNER
  • Publication number: 20130233961
    Abstract: A determination device that determines the mounted state of the roll body on which the medium is wound in a roll shape, includes a roll motor that rotates a rotating member on which the roll body is mounted; a transportation roller that transports the medium fed from the roll body, in a transportation direction; a storage unit that stores information which is capable of specifying a pulling-out direction of the roll body mounted on the rotating member; a sensor that detects a rotation of the transportation roller; and a determination unit that detects whether or not the roll body corresponding to the information is mounted normally. The determination unit determines that the roll body is not mounted normally, in a case where the sensor detects the rotation of the transportation roller is rotating, when the roll motor is rotated in a direction corresponding to the pulling-out direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Koji Niioka, Hideo Uruma
  • Publication number: 20130233962
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing non-adhesive tape to an article. The apparatus comprises a spool having the non-adhesive tape wound therearound and having a spool bore therethrough. The spool bore is adapted to rotatably receive a support member therein. The apparatus further includes a casing having an interior cavity sized to resistively and rotatably receive the spool therein and a dispenser portion located in the casing for dispensing the non-adhesive tape therethrough. The apparatus may further comprise a finger hub rotatably receivable within the spool bore. The method comprises securing a free end of the non-adhesive tape to the article through a dispenser portion of the casing and rotating the casing around the article with the dispenser portion maintained in radial alignment with the article so as to draw the non-adhesive tape though the dispensing portion and thereby to rotate the spool within the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Garth Wells
  • Publication number: 20130233963
    Abstract: The portable Drop & Roll Dispenser or The General Dispensor, through its mobility and ease of use, is a tool to simplify convenience as to unroll a ball, a free spindle or any roll of material. Position the General Dispensor anywhere, drop your roll of material and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Pierre Guy Bordeleau
  • Publication number: 20130233964
    Abstract: A tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) may be outfitted with a sensor payload for data gathering. The tethered UAV may be tethered to a ground station for constricting the flight space of the UAV while also providing the option for power delivery and/or bidirectional communications. The tethered UAV's flight path may be extended by introducing one or more secondary UAVs that cooperate to extend the horizontal flight path of a primary UAV. The ground station, which may be coupled with the tethered aerial vehicle, may comprise a listening switch configured to determine a condition of the tether such that the supply of power to the tether may be terminated when tether damage or a tether severance is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: AURORA FLIGHT SCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Adam Woodworth, James Peverill
  • Publication number: 20130233965
    Abstract: The torque resisting system for a helicopter which includes a body. Main rotor and a tail rotor, the system includes a deflector connected to an actuator for moving the deflector relative to the body. The system further includes a sensor that is operationally associated with the tail rotor and the actuator, such that the actuator moves the deflector upon: receiving a signal indicating that the tail rotor is operating below a predetermined rotation or a determination that the sensor is inoperable or absent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: HELICOPTER INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Leon A. Botich
  • Publication number: 20130233966
    Abstract: The invention provides a steering resetting method for an aircraft undercarriage that includes a leg in which a steerable bottom portion is mounted to slide against a suspension force generated by a shock absorber, the undercarriage being provided with a controllable steering member for causing the steerable bottom portion to swivel in response to an angular position setpoint, the undercarriage also including at least one angular position sensor adapted to generate an electrical signal representative of the angular position of the steerable bottom portion and suitable for use in controlling the steering member; the method comprises the step, performed when the steerable bottom portion is in an indexed angular position while the aircraft is in flight and the undercarriage is fully extended, of setting the electrical signal from the sensor to a determined reset value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: MESSIER-BUGATTI-DOWTY
    Inventor: Michaël BENMOUSSA
  • Publication number: 20130233967
    Abstract: A linkage guides a flexible cable between two structures. The linkage includes a proximal arm with a proximal pivot joint for coupling the proximal arm to a first one of the two structures; and a distal arm which is coupled to the proximal arm by one or more intermediate pivot joints. The distal arm is shaped to follow a three-dimensional curve along a majority of its length. Shaping the distal arm to form a three-dimensional curve along a majority of its length enables the distal arm to pass through a relatively small aperture as the linkage is adjusted between its retracted and extended positions. It also enables the proximal arm to move in a locus of movement which does not interfere with other system components. The linkage can be used to guide a flexible cable between any two structures, for instance a fixed aircraft wing and a slat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: ULTRA ELECTRONICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Mark Anthony Salthouse, Christopher Biggadike, Graeme John Dutton
  • Publication number: 20130233968
    Abstract: An aircraft landing gear including: a main strut having an upper portion arranged to be coupled to the underside of an aircraft and a lower portion telescopically mounted with respect to the upper portion; a bogie including a bogie beam pivotally coupled to the lower portion of the main strut, the bogie beam having a plurality of axles mounted on it, each axle carrying one or more wheel assemblies; an actuator arranged such that a change in its effective length causes a change in the angular position of the bogie relative to the main strut, and a control port arranged to be coupled to a control fluid supply system, wherein the aircraft landing gear includes or is in combination with a control valve having a first configuration in which it permits control fluid to be supplied to the control port of the actuator at a first pressure and a second configuration in which the control valve permits the supply of control fluid to the control port at a second pressure less than the first pressure so as to reduce loads
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Simon Goodburn, Glen Chisholm, Sam Nell
  • Publication number: 20130233969
    Abstract: A drive ring may be configured to receive a drive key from a wheel rim in a bushing on the ring. The bushing may include a slot with clearance to allow movement of the drive key within the slot during axial or rim flexure events. The axial or rim flexure events may occur for example, during taxiing of a vehicle and the loads of the vehicle can impart flexure forces on the connection between the wheel rim and the drive system. In one exemplary embodiment, the bushing may be movable on the drive ring to accommodate movement of the drive key during flexure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: DAVID LANE CHARLES, DOUGLAS WISE, DONALD JEFFREY CHRISTENSEN
  • Publication number: 20130233970
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning a tail skid assembly for a maximum rotation angle for an aircraft may be provided. A determination may be made as to whether the tail skid assembly is to be deployed for takeoff or landing. A set of parameters may be identified based on a determination of whether the tail skid assembly is to be deployed for takeoff or landing. A desired maximum rotation angle for the aircraft may be identified using the set of parameters. The tail skid assembly may be deployed to allow the desired maximum rotation angle for the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Justin Duane Cottet
  • Publication number: 20130233971
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an asymmetric luggage stowage bin arrangement, with a pair of buckets attached to a single bin housing. The buckets being unequal in length, to optimize the storage capacity of the bin housing relative to the most common luggage dimensions on the market. In one form, the asymmetric luggage stowage bin arrangement is used as a retrofit to replace shelf-style luggage stowage compartments common to older style aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Ralph Martin Burrows
  • Publication number: 20130233972
    Abstract: Fiber metal laminate (4) and an aircraft wing (1) are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: CONSTELLIUM FRANCE
    Inventors: Christiaan Reyndert Alderliesten, Rinze Benedictus
  • Publication number: 20130233973
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for an aircraft structure. In one embodiment, the aircraft structure may have first and second stringers, each having a vertical stringer portion defining a lengthwise gap. The embodiment may include a cruciform fitting having a central rib attachment member and first and second extensions extending in opposite directions from said central rib attachment member. Stringer attachment portions extending up from said first and second extensions are inserted into the lengthwise gaps of the first and second stringer portions, respectively. The rib attachment member may be attached to a side-of-body rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Paul Nordman, Paul Nelson
  • Publication number: 20130233974
    Abstract: The invention relates to the energy provision of space transport systems and to the organization of a load flow between spacecraft in planetary orbits. The method comprises a spacecraft tank trapping and accelerating atmospheric air and loads located in the trajectory of movement thereof. The loads are transported beforehand to said trajectory by corresponding spacecraft, including suborbital spacecraft, and are then transferred to other spacecraft. Velocity losses of the spacecraft tank due to the trapping and accelerating of atmospheric air, loads and to aerodynamic drag are compensated for by a propulsion unit. The propulsion unit may use reactive engines—with consumption of part of the incoming load—or electrodynamic cable systems. Operation of the propulsion unit of the spacecraft tank is ensured by a supply of load energy carriers using atmospheric gases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Alexander Olegovich Maiboroda
  • Publication number: 20130233975
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying out a symmetric deflection of the spoilers so as to reduce the lift of the aircraft during a takeoff roll thereby improving lateral and directional control on the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Airbus Operations (SAS)
    Inventors: Benoit JOALLAND, Martin DELPORTE
  • Publication number: 20130233976
    Abstract: A device and a related method are disclosed for selectively providing a modified aerodynamic flow over a wing under aerodynamic flight conditions with respect to a respective datum aerodynamic flow over an external wing surface of the wing in the absence of the device under similar aerodynamic flight conditions. The device includes a body configured to be movably mounted to the wing for selective displacement between at least two different positions with respect to the external wing surface and having an external body surface. The device includes a motion inducing arrangement coupled to the body and configured for providing the selective displacement. In each position, the body is in a respective superposed relationship with a respective wing surface portion of the wing external surface and the modified aerodynamic flow includes airflow over the external body surface. A wing and an air vehicle including the device are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES LTD.
    Inventors: Alexander NAGEL, Shlomo BAUMINGER
  • Publication number: 20130233977
    Abstract: A rotorcraft engine starting system includes a starting system controller in communication with a flight control computer; an electric engine starter; an electronic engine controller in communication with the electric engine starter; an electrical power distributor; and a plurality of power sources coupled to the electrical power distributor; the starting system controller selecting at least one of the plurality of power sources and instructing the electrical power distributor to use the at least one of the plurality of power sources to power the electric engine starter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alfred Russell Smiley, Michael Peter Strauss, James Peter Cycon
  • Publication number: 20130233978
    Abstract: A system and method for updating train control data are provided. The system for updating train control data can operate to revise, update and maintain the corresponding train control functions installed in an on-board device without workers directly approaching on-board and ground devices using a broadband wireless access system. The on-board device is configured to receive train control data classified by identification information via a wireless network and determine whether the train control data is train control data to be updated using the identification information. The on-board device is configured to update the train control data depending on whether the train control data is the train control data to be updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventor: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
  • Publication number: 20130233979
    Abstract: Transceivers may be used in track circuits. A transceiver may comprise an H-bridge circuit comprising at least four switches. A control unit in communication with the H-bridge circuit may be constructed and arranged to selectively drive the at least four switches to selectively cause the H-bridge circuit to function as a transmitter or a receiver. A power supply terminal in communication with the H-bridge circuit may be constructed and arranged to connect to a power supply. A track interface terminal in communication with the H-bridge circuit may be constructed and arranged to connect to a track interface cable so that the H-bridge circuit is capable of transmitting signals to and/or receiving signals from the track interface cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Jingwang ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20130233980
    Abstract: A connection device for a cable management arm and a slide assembly includes a connection member, an engaging member and an insertion piece. The connection member is fixedly connected to the cable management arm and includes a passage and a window. The engaging member is fixedly connected to the connection member and has a resilient arm and an engaging portion. The resilient arm is located corresponding to the window. The insertion piece is fixedly connected to the slide assembly and has two insertion arms. One of the insertion arms has a contact section located corresponding to the engaging portion. When the insertion piece is inserted into the passage, the engaging portion of the engaging member contacts the contact section of the insertion arm to position the insertion piece to the connection member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicants: KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KEN-CHING CHEN, CHIEN-LI HUANG, CHUN-CHIANG WANG
  • Publication number: 20130233981
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a combined protector and hose support device for a containment berm including an elongate bracket configured to be removably attached to the rim of the containment berm, and a saddle pivotally mounted to the bracket to engage the hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Steven Robert SCHILLER
  • Publication number: 20130233982
    Abstract: Generally a collapsible structure adapted to support a container. Specifically, a collapsible tripod which operates between a folded condition for transport and a support condition adapted to support a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Morrow Sports, LLC
    Inventor: William David Morrow
  • Publication number: 20130233983
    Abstract: An antenna platform may include a support structure having a plurality of junctions configured to receive and connect at least two of a plurality of supports. At least one inner support may extend inwardly with respect to the support structure from one of the junctions to a center support. The center support may have a post and a base wherein the post may be configured to receive the at least one inner support extending from the support structure. The base may include a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being fixed to the post and rotatable with respect to the second portion. Upon rotating the first portion, the support structure may also be rotated via the at least one inner support connected to the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Debra Kay Adams
  • Publication number: 20130233984
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a height-adjustable stand for supporting and controlling the position of a monitor. The stand is for disposing on a working surface and includes a base, a slidable frame, a plurality of springs, and a plurality of force members corresponding to the springs. The base is disposed on the working surface, and the frame is slidably disposed on the base. One end of each spring is fixed to the base, and each force member is connected to the corresponding spring and selectively engaged to the frame. When the frame slides with respect to the base, the engaged force member moves with the frame. The displacement of the force member allows the corresponding spring to create a counter force for maintaining the frame at any position between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: SYNCMOLD ENTERPRISE CORP.
    Inventor: HSIEN-HUEI HUANG
  • Publication number: 20130233985
    Abstract: A plurality of adjustable hangers for storing an aboveground pool cover in an elevated position and in close proximity to an associated pool comprised of a generally U-shaped hanger portion for receipt of the pool cover, a lateral support for engaging the sidewall of the aboveground pool and a hook portion for removable attachment to the sidewall and rail or the above ground pool. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, portions of the hanger are adjustable in size to accommodate a wide variety of aboveground pools. By storing the pool cover in an elevated position, the pool cover is not as susceptible to damage and/or damaging the surfaces upon which it would be otherwise stored, and is far less likely to transfer dirt, leaves, grass clippings, insects and other undesirable elements into the pool water when the pool cover is reinstalled on the surface of the pool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: James Mapes
  • Publication number: 20130233986
    Abstract: A stabilizing attachment for use with a portable electronic device, such as a mobile phone, electronic tablet, camera or other such electronic device that may be used to obtain an image, may include an engagement element for holding a mobile phone, electronic tablet, camera or other portable electronic device. The engagement element may include a first member and a second member substantially parallel to one another for holding the portable electronic device. An adjustment element may enable adjustment of the first member relative to the second member to accommodate different sizes of mobile phones, electronic tablets, cameras or other portable electronic devices. The stabilizing attachment may also include a coupling element for securing the engagement element and any portable electronic device held thereby to another support, such as a tripod, a glass mountable device, a mobile unit or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: iStabilizer, LLC
    Inventor: Noah Rasheta
  • Publication number: 20130233987
    Abstract: A fastening device for a hard disk drive (HDD) includes two fastening members and a bottom plate. Each fastening member includes a sidewall, and a top wall and a bottom wall perpendicularly extending from opposite sides of the sidewall. The top walls are fastened to a bottom of the HDD. An engaging hole is defined in each bottom wall. The engaging hole includes a small first hole and a large second hole communicating with the first hole. One of the fastening members further includes a locking tab. Two protrusions protrude from the bottom plate. The HDD is operable to slide to allow the protrusions to enter and engage with the corresponding first holes from the second holes. A fastener extends through the locking tab and then engages in the bottom plate to fix the HDD in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Publication number: 20130233988
    Abstract: An adaptable camera support includes a quick disconnect, panning ball clamp connectable to an adjustable clamp. The relative angularity and separation of the jaws of the adjustable clamp are independently variable to engage articles of widely varying size and shape. The quick disconnect panning ball clamp includes a rotatable panning base and a ball element rotatable on axes at an angle to the axis of rotation of the panning base. Hinged ball clamp housing sections enable rapid releasing and securing of the ball element and an article attached to the ball element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph M. JOHNSON, Matthew L. BURK
  • Publication number: 20130233989
    Abstract: An elastomeric cradle forms an enclosure in which devices or instruments can be secured to an exterior surface of an aircraft or other vehicle. The elastomeric cradle is secured to an exterior of the aircraft with an adhesive. Elastomeric walls on the cradle are stretched to allow insertion and removal of a device from an enclosure in the cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Robert G. Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20130233990
    Abstract: The disclosure includes a variety of rod brackets. An exemplary rod bracket includes a base portion adapted and configured to be mounted to a surface and a top portion adapted and configured to mate with the base portion. The top portion and base portion cooperate to define a recess for holding at least a portion of a rod. The bracket further includes a retainer adapted and configured to hold the top portion and the base portion together, wherein the retainer is displaceable, such as slidably displaceable, from a first position wherein the retainer prevents the base portion and top portion from separating, to a second position wherein the base portion and top portion can be separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Ronald Prezner
  • Publication number: 20130233991
    Abstract: An adjusting device for adjusting a height of an object, includes a support base, an adjusting portion movably secured to the support base and adapted for holding the object, a driving portion engaging with the adjusting portion, and a limiting mechanism. The adjusting portion is capable of rotating to drive the adjusting portion to move relative to the support base to adjust the height of the object. The limiting mechanism is adapted to prevent the adjusting portion from rotating when the adjusting portion is driven to move relative to the support base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEI LIU, XUE-DONG TANG
  • Publication number: 20130233992
    Abstract: An adjustable wall hanger includes (1) an elongated bracket with a front surface including markings and a rear surface including serrations, (2) mounting members near each end of the elongated bracket, (3) an elongated slot, (4) a hook assembly including a hook member secured by a hook fastener, including a hook portion distal from a clamp portion including a planar section, jaws, and a cam, and the hook fastener includes a base with a post, serrated teeth, and lugs extending from the post, the post including detents between the base and lugs, wherein closed configuration includes the hook member against the front surface to lock the hook assembly in position, and open configuration includes the planar surface against the front surface so that the hook assembly is movable, and the lugs fit within the jaws to secure the hook member to the fastener and to the elongated bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Laura Darré, Kathryn Pisciotta
  • Publication number: 20130233993
    Abstract: A ladder docking station is attached to an extension ladder and, when leaned against the eave or gutter of a structure, provides a slip resistant contact surface. The same contact surface also protects against damage from the side rails of the ladder. The ladder docking station also provides a method for securing the ladder to the structure using built in hooks or optional nail holes. The ladder docking station eliminates the need for more than one product to solve side to side slipping, provide protection against damage from the side rails of the ladder, and provide methods for securing the ladder in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel Edward Striepling
  • Publication number: 20130233994
    Abstract: Automatic hooking device with controlled releasing operation mounted to a ship or other transportation device with a hooking member having an engaging member operated by ascending movement of a block and fixed to a support structure on lifting blocks, the hooking device is a system of moveable levers reciprocally interconnected by pins, the levers move the hooking device between two end positions to engage or release with the block depending on if the hooking device is in the engaging or releasing position, where a control device operates the hooking device and levers to move the hooking device between the engaging or releasing position to secure or release the block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Angelo Misson
  • Publication number: 20130233995
    Abstract: A vertical carrier for a wall-hung lavatory includes at least two vertically-extending upright members and at least one waste line sleeve connected to the at least one of the at least two vertically-extending upright members. The at least one waste line sleeve includes a horizontal passageway defined therein, the horizontal passageway being configured to allow a horizontal waste line to extend through the at least one waste line sleeve and the at least one of the at least two vertically-extending upright members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas R. Wroblewski, William A. Verdecchia
  • Publication number: 20130233996
    Abstract: A self-guiding mount for celestial observation equipment and a method of self-guiding, the mount comprising a static plate (6) and a rotational axis assembly (5) rotatably mounted to the static plate (6) and about a rotational axis (2) a rotating means for rotating the rotational axis assembly (5) relative to the plate (6). The mount comprises an optical assembly (14), a camera (34) and a micro-processor (105), the self-guiding mount arranged to self-guide and track a movement of a celestial body relative to the earth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: ASTROTRAC LTD
    Inventors: Richard James Taylor, Lee Gain
  • Publication number: 20130233997
    Abstract: A mount for a turbine engine has a semi-circular yoke with a first leg and a second leg. The mount also has a stanchion with a cylindrical section attached to the yoke, and a conical section attached to the cylindrical section. A mounting bracket is attached to the conical section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Ioannis Alvanos, Brian D. Merry
  • Publication number: 20130233998
    Abstract: The invention is a device for influencing transfer of vibration between two units, one is mounted so that it can vibrate and the other is mounted to be quieted. A parallel circuit is connected indirectly or directly with both units, which comprises at least one elastically deformable element, with an associated first force path and at least one force generator, providing a second force path, oriented parallel to the first force path and associated with a lever, connected indirectly or directly with the one unit, which lever at one end is rotated about a first axis of rotation oriented orthogonally to both force paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicants: Hochschule Darmstadt, University of Applied Sciences, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Andreas BUETER, Enrico JANSSEN, Samuel GAISBAUER
  • Publication number: 20130233999
    Abstract: A shock absorbing support arm assembly for a litter support assembly that includes a support arm comprising a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a shock absorbing device disposed at the second end of the support arm, and a litter side shaft engagement mechanism disposed at the first end of the support arm. The support arm assembly may also comprise a mounting bracket connected at the second end of the support arm such that the shock absorbing device is positioned between the mounting bracket and the support arm. The support arm may move along an axis of the shock absorbing device and relative to the mounting bracket and may pivot about the axis relative to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: FERNO-WASHINGTON, INC.
    Inventor: Robert Chinn
  • Publication number: 20130234000
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a bracket, and two resilient plates. The chassis includes two opposite sidewalls. A protrusion and a hook protrude from an inner surface of each sidewall. The bracket includes a fixing plate for mounting a number of fans, and two end plates. Each end plate defines a first slot, a second slot, a first notch communicating with a bottom of the first slot, and a second notch communicating with a bottom of the second slot. The resilient plates are mounted to inner surfaces of the end plates. Each resilient plate defines a hooking hole overlapping one of the second slots. The protrusions extend through the first notches and engage in the first slots. The hooks extend through the second notches and engage in the second slots and the hooking holes, to lock the bracket to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (Shenzhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEI PANG, JUN-HUI WANG, KUN LI
  • Publication number: 20130234001
    Abstract: An ornament holder for a cellphone has a securing member, a connecting member, a cover, an insertion member and a plurality of loops. The cover and the connecting member each has a connector comprising a column, a positioning portion and an engaging portion, and connecting member and the securing member each comprise a concave portion configured to engage with a connector on another of the cover and the connecting member, each concave portion comprising a positioning slot and an engaging slot; the plurality of the loops are used for connecting the securing member, the connecting member and the cover to the insertion member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: MYWISH INFORMATION CORP.
    Inventors: Sheng Wei Tsai, Chun Min Chen