Patents Issued in June 10, 2014
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Patent number: 8747237Abstract: A sliding ball type constant velocity joint including an outer race having a track groove pair formed by a pair of track grooves on its inner surface, an inner race installed in the outer race having a track groove pair formed by a pair of track grooves on its outer surface to correspond to the track groove pair of the outer race, a plurality of balls installed in the track groove pairs formed in the outer race and the pair of track grooves formed in the inner race, for transmitting the rotational power of the outer race to the inner race, and a cage having windows for accommodating and supporting each two of the balls. The joint can minimize vehicle vibration by forming the track groove pairs on the outer and inner races to reduce a contact area between the inner race and the cage.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Hyundai Wia CorporationInventor: Pil Ki Kim
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Patent number: 8747238Abstract: Drive shaft assemblies for a surgical instrument. Various forms include a plurality of movably interlocking joint segments that are interconnected to form a flexible hollow tube. A flexible secondary constraining member is configured in flexible constraining engagement with the plurality of movably interlocking joint segments to retain the interlocking joint segments in movable interlocking engagement while facilitating flexing of the drive shaft assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Jerome R. Morgan, John L. Stammen, Chester O. Baxter, III
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Patent number: 8747239Abstract: A boot for joints, such as constant velocity joints, has a first attachment region and a fold region with a plurality of folds with peaks and roots and a transition area adjacent to the last fold arranged near said first attachment region. The transition area comprises a connecting root between said last fold in the transition part, wherein at least part of said transition part is inclined towards said first attachment region.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: GKN Driveline International GmbHInventors: Joachim Wette, Markus Deisinger
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Patent number: 8747240Abstract: A slingshot bouncer has a frame. The frame is generally horizontally oriented. A rebounding bed is mounted to the frame. The frame connects to a periphery of the rebounding bed. A slingshot assembly is mounted to the frame. The slingshot assembly further includes a pouch, an elastic cord, and an upwardly extending arm. The elastic cord is mounted to the upwardly extending arm. The pouch is mounted to the elastic cord. A pouch handle is mounted to the pouch to provide grip for pulling back the pouch. The slingshot bouncer pouch handle can be formed as a loop with an opening greater than 2 cm.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Samuel Chen
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Patent number: 8747241Abstract: A golf ball including a piezoelectric material allows the characteristics of the golf ball to be changed by application of an electric current. An electric current may be applied to the piezoelectric material prior to impact of the golf ball by the golf club using a golf tee with a power source. An electric current may be applied to the piezoelectric material after impact of the golf ball by the golf club and during flight of the golf ball. By selectively applying or removing electric current prior to, during, or after impact with the golf club, the characteristics of the golf ball may be changed and the flight path characteristics of the golf ball may be altered.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventor: Arthur Molinari
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Patent number: 8747242Abstract: A handheld display device is provided with a screen, a user interface, and electronics for enabling wireless communications. The handheld device is adapted for wirelessly receiving GPS tracking data from a satellite tracking system, wirelessly receiving transmitted RF data from electronically equipped sports objects, and/or wirelessly transmitting RF data to a computer controlled network. The system is also capable of on-board analysis of obtained data.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Accurate TechnologiesInventors: Richard Erario, John Erario
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Patent number: 8747243Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a golf swing training device that gives real-time visual feedback for obtaining correct golf club swing mechanics. Features and implementations include: (1) a number of alignment indicators such as disks or blocks capable of lying flat on the ground or a surface; (2) a cable, string, rope, or chain that connects the alignment indicators and that the alignment indicators are spaced along; (3) a positioning guide placed on the ground or a surface that indicates proper placement of the connected alignment indicators in order to create the proper arc shape of the connected alignment indicators; and (4) alignment markers on each alignment indicator to show the proper angle the golf club face should have at different points during a swing.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventors: Robert H. Gibbs, Michael P. Smith
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Patent number: 8747244Abstract: A putt break visualization instrument useful for improving putting includes an elongated object such as a crossbar that extends from the shaft of a putter and is normal thereto. The golfer begins by addressing the golf ball. The golfer then holds the putter above the green by the handle in the manner of a plumb line so that the shaft of the putter is vertically oriented and the crossbar is horizontally oriented. The golfer then aligns the shaft with the uphill edge of the golf ball and moves the shaft up or down along the vertical so that the crossbar extends in proximity to the cup. The golfer may use a slider on the crossbar to mark the cup. The golfer may now evaluate how well he or she has addressed the golf ball, and either repeat the process if improvement is needed or make the putt.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Gary Mitchell Bolen
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Patent number: 8747245Abstract: Golf clubs and golf club heads, such as putter heads, may include a putter body and an insert forming a ball striking face and engaged with the putter body. Portions of the insert may be formed of a metal material, while portions of the insert may be formed of a polymer material. The insert may include a base portion having grooves or openings formed therein. This base may be joined with another material (such as a polymer backing material) to form the insert, wherein the backing material at least partially fills the grooves or openings. In some arrangements, the backing material of the insert may be visible at the top and/or bottom surfaces of the putter structures. Methods for making such putter devices are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: David N. Franklin, John T. Stites, Donald S. Rahrig, Jeremy N. Snyder
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Patent number: 8747246Abstract: Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Gregory J. Swartz, Roger J. Cottam
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Patent number: 8747247Abstract: An adjustable length golf club shaft having a grip portion with an end point is disclosed. A locking element is located within the grip portion and a lower shaft having an inner surface that is in frictional contact with the locking element is also disclosed. The locking element is configured to engage the inner surface of the lower shaft. A total length of the golf club shaft is adjustable by a distance of at least one inch and a total weight of the golf club shaft in a weight zone is less than 110 g. The weight zone is defined as a region of the golf club shaft extending from the end point of the grip portion up to 11? along a central axis of the golf club shaft toward a tip portion of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Todd P. Beach, Drew T. DeShiell, John Francis Lorentzen
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Patent number: 8747248Abstract: A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The shaft sleeve is removably coupled to the club head. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features provide discrete orientations between the shaft and club head.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Christopher D. Harvell, Stephen S. Murphy
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Patent number: 8747249Abstract: A temporary shaft-component connection for assembling a selected golf club shaft with a club head and/or hand grip segment is disclosed to facilitate custom club design and fitting. The temporary shaft-component connection is designed for use with nonmetallic club shafts formed from a graphite-based composite material or the like having a range of different lengths and stiffness characteristics. In a shaft-head connection, a metal adapter insert is mounted onto a lower end of the club shaft and includes one or more flat surfaces for reception into a matingly shaped socket in the hosel of a selected club head to prevent relative rotation between the club shaft and head. A compression nut carried on the shaft is threaded onto the hosel to axially engage and retain a thrust flange on the shaft or adapter or adapter insert, to prevent axial separation of the club head and shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventor: Bruce D. Burrows
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Patent number: 8747250Abstract: A golf club head with a club head body having an external surface with a heel portion, a toe portion, a crown portion, a sole portion, and a front opening is described. A face insert support structure is located at the front opening. The support structure includes a peripheral member and a rear support member. The rear support member has a front surface and a rear surface. A face insert is attached at the front opening and closes the front opening of the body. An undercut fill structure is attached to a portion of the rear surface of the rear support member.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.Inventors: Bing-Ling Chao, John Francis Lorentzen, Hsiang Lee
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Patent number: 8747251Abstract: A golf club head is provided with a crown, a sole, and a continuously extending rib (X). The rib (X) is provided on an inner surface of the head. Preferably, the rib (X) is substantially parallel to a toe-heel direction. When a maximum amplitude of vibration in a first-order mode in a state where the rib (X) is removed is defined as Ma1 and an amplitude ratio with respect to the maximum amplitude Ma1 is defined as Rh (%), disposal of the rib (X) satisfies the following items (a), (b), and (c): (a) the rib (X) crosses at least one of high Rh regions having the amplitude ratio Rh of equal to or greater than 80%; (b) no region having the amplitude ratio Rh of equal to or greater than 60% exists on a toe side than the rib (X); and (c) no region having the amplitude ratio Rh of equal to or greater than 60% exists on a heel side than the rib (X).Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Seiji Hayase, Masahide Onuki
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Patent number: 8747252Abstract: Wood-type golf club heads include: (a) a club head body member defining an interior chamber; (b) a weight system engaged with a rear perimeter portion of the club head body member; and (c) a connection system connecting the weight system with the club head body (e.g., with the rear of the ball striking face portion). The club heads further may include one or more damping members in the interior chamber to alter the sound and/or otherwise attenuate a vibrational response of the club head. The damping members may extend between the ball striking face and the weight system, and optionally may engage the connection system. The damping member(s) may constitute a foam material compressed within the interior chamber of the club head. Methods of making such golf club head structures also are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lukasiewicz, Jr., Robert Boyd
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Patent number: 8747253Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having an outer surface configured for striking a ball, a body connected to the face, and a plurality of inserts connected to the outer surface of the body. The plurality of inserts are removable and interchangeable with other inserts, and at least one of the inserts has a weight that is greater than at least another one of the inserts. The inserts may be substantially identical in size and shape to enable the inserts to be interchanged with each other. Additionally, one or more of the inserts may be a primary insert with a secondary insert connected to the primary insert.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventor: John T. Stites
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Patent number: 8747254Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer having a cover inner surface and a cover outer surface that treated with and comprises a fatty acid and/or fatty acid salt composition and has a hardness ?, the cover inner surface not being treated with and not comprising the fatty acid and/or fatty acid salt composition and having a hardness ?. Hardness ? is greater than hardness ?. The cover layer may alternatively comprise an untreated cover region and a treated cover region that extends inward from the cover outer surface a depth of about 1% or greater of a distance between the cover outer surface and the cover inner surface. Alternatively, the treated cover region may extend inward from the cover outer surface a predetermined depth DCTr while the untreated cover region is disposed between the cover inner surface and the treated cover region a predetermined depth DCUTr.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Mark L. Binette, Brian Comeau
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Patent number: 8747255Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer having a cover inner surface, a cover outer surface, a treated cover region, and an untreated cover region, the treated cover region extending inward from the cover outer surface a depth DCTr and being treated with and comprising a fatty acid and/or fatty acid salt composition, the untreated cover region disposed between the cover inner surface and the treated cover region and having a depth DCUTr, the untreated cover region comprising n regions of hardness wherein n?1 and wherein at least one of the n regions of hardness has a hardness H1 such that the hardness ? is greater than the hardness H1, and wherein each of said n regions of hardness further comprise a depth DCUTn such that DCTr?(1/n)(DUT1+DUT2+ . . . +DUTn). In another embodiment, DCTr?(n)(DCUT1+DCUT2+ . . . +DCUTn). In yet another embodiment, DCTr?(1/n2)(DCUT1+DCUT2+ . . . +DCUTn).Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Michael J. Sullivan, Mark L. Binette, Brian Comeau
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Patent number: 8747256Abstract: Golf balls may include a first pole, a second pole, and a seam located between the first and second poles. Dimples are formed on a surface of the ball in a pattern that includes a plurality of repeating sectors around each pole of the ball. The sectors on one ball half are rotationally offset across the seam line from the sectors on the other ball half. Additionally, each individual sector includes a line of symmetry over which the dimple pattern on one half of the sector is mirrored on the other half. A variety of different dimple types also may be arranged on a golf ball surface, e.g., within the sectors described above. Additional aspects of this invention relate to the features of various layers of a multi-piece golf ball and to methods of making golf balls having at least some of the features mentioned above.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Derek A. Fitchett, Peter Newbury
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Patent number: 8747257Abstract: The analysis method includes steps of acquiring measurement data obtained from swings and values of hitting results (flight distance or the like) (STEP 3); calculating a characteristic value (face angle or the like) from the measurement data (STEP 4); and determining an indicator for selecting a shaft of a golf club from the characteristic value and the values of hitting results (STEP 5). In the step of determining an indicator, when a hitting result of a golf club is an objective variable, and the characteristic value is an explanatory variable together with a predetermined shaft physical property (flex point or the like), and has a statistically significant relation with the hitting result, the characteristic value is determined as the indicator. A relational expression of the indicator and the hitting result is calculated for each value of the physical properties.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Hiroshi Hasegawa, Masahide Onuki
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Patent number: 8747258Abstract: The batting tee has a durable base having a bushing installed therein and telescoping metal ball support pipes extending upwardly therefrom. A protective boot may be installed over the base of the support pipe assembly and bushing to provide a more pleasing appearance and to preclude entry of debris into the threaded connections. The height of the telescoping pipe segments may be locked by a threaded collar at the top of each pipe section. A flexible rod serves as the penultimate component. A replaceable plastic ball holder extends from the upper end of the rod. The ball holder receives the greatest number of inadvertent strikes during play, and accordingly it may be easily replaced if damaged. The flexible rod can flex and bend when the replaceable ball holder is struck, thereby greatly reducing impact force upon the ball holder to provide greater longevity for the holder.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventors: Jerry Durham, Richard J. Wiens
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Patent number: 8747259Abstract: A batting or ball practice cage has one or more frame members with a net attached over the frame. Frame members may be assembled having springs or elbows at the corner. A pitching machine may be aligned with the cage at one end.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: William Coleman Lay
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Patent number: 8747260Abstract: A baseball training apparatus occludes peripheral vision of each eye across the nose region of a baseball player by creating a visual divide that extends from and immediately adjacent to the nose along the central sagittal plane. In various embodiments, the visual divide is extendible, removable and replaceable, pivotal, and may incorporate scribes to vary shape or geometry. The visual divide may further be mounted from a pair of glasses without lenses, though other embodiments with and without lenses are contemplated. The eye divider is used to align or confirm alignment of a baseball player properly with the pitcher, to ensure that the batter has both eyes facing the pitcher.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Eugene P. Glynn
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Patent number: 8747261Abstract: A reinforced object of the invention comprises: at least one structural layer; and at least one reinforcing rod positioned on or within the at least one structural layer, wherein the object is an elongated object, with the at least one reinforcing rod longitudinally positioned essentially parallel to a central axis thereof. A method of manufacturing the reinforced object comprises steps of: providing a mold; and positioning the at least one reinforcing rod such that it is positioned on or within the at least one structural layer in the reinforced object formed in the mold.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: entrotech composites, LLcInventors: James E. McGuire, Jr., Andrew C. Strange
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Patent number: 8747262Abstract: A jointed bat includes a barrel, a handle, and a glue. The barrel is tubular and has one end fixedly connected to a top cap and the other end having a tapered first joint portion. An opening is formed at the end of the first joint portion. The handle is tubular and has one end fixedly connected to a knob and the other end having a tapered resilient second joint portion. At least a relief slit is formed at an end of the second joint portion. A dam protrudes from the second joint portion and abuts against an inner wall of the first joint portion. The second joint portion penetrates the opening to fit inside the first joint portion. The glue is filled between and fixedly connected between the first and second joint portions. Therefore, requirements for precision in production of the barrel and the handle are reduced.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventors: Hung-Wen Lin, Ping-Hsueh Li
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Patent number: 8747263Abstract: A transmission guide comprises a synthetic resin shoe and a more rigid synthetic resin base, integrally molded by two-member molding. The base is formed with a pair of spaced, opposed, side walls extending in the direction of elongation of the base along opposite edges of a shoe-supporting surface of the base. These side walls engage respective side edges of the shoe, and extend past the front surface of the shoe so that they can restrict lateral movement of a transmission chain sliding along the front surface of the shoe. Indentations in the side walls receive protrusions formed on the edges of the shoe. Edges of the openings of the indentations are chamfered or convexly curved to avoid interference with the movement of the chain along the guide.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Tsubakimoto Chain CoInventors: Masahiko Konno, Kaori Mori, Yuji Kurematsu
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Patent number: 8747264Abstract: An energy harvesting system includes a heat engine and a component. The heat engine includes a belt, a first member, and a second member. The belt includes a strip of material and at least one wire at least partially embedded longitudinally in the strip of material. The wire includes a shape memory alloy material. A localized region of the at least one wire is configured to change crystallographic phase between martensite and austenite and either contract or expand longitudinally in response to exposure to a first temperature or a second temperature such that the strip of material corresponding to the localized region also contracts or expands. The first member is operatively connected to the belt and moves with the belt in response to the expansion or contraction of the belt. The component is operatively connected to the first member such that movement of the first member drives the component.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Paul W. Alexander, Alan L. Browne, Nancy L. Johnson, Nilesh D. Mankame, Xiujie Gao, Geoffrey P. McKnight, Andrew C. Keefe, Peter Maxwell Sarosi, Christopher P. Henry, Patrick B. Usoro
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Patent number: 8747265Abstract: A power transmitting device having a main input shaft selectively connected to an output shaft of an engine by a main clutch CM; first and second sub input shafts disposed coaxially and selectively connected to the main input shaft by clutches C1 and C2, respectively; an output shaft connected to the first and second sub input shafts via a pair of gears, respectively, and outputting motive power to driving wheels via a counter shaft; and a deceleration mechanism configured to be capable of differentially rotating a sun gear, which is connected to the main input shaft and an electric motor, a ring gear, and a carrier, which is connected to the first sub input shaft, with respect to one another and transmitting the motive power to the output shaft via the carrier. A brake B capable of locking the ring gear is connected to the ring gear.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuhiro Onomura, Shinji Fujimoto, Jiro Obinata, Taku Yatsugi, Katsumi Kubo
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Patent number: 8747266Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for a transmission, comprising a summing planetary gear set (17) and a variator unit (13) and components that bring them into operative connection with each other and with an input shaft (1) and output shaft (3, 8) for influencing the output speed in a continuously variable manner at constant input speed. The device can be installed as a prefabricated module between an internal combustion engine and a conventional transmission of any configuration and is also suitable for splitting the drive power of an internal combustion engine among a vehicle drive and one or several power take-offs, with the speed of the vehicle drive and/or the speed of the power take-off being adjustable in a continuously variable manner by the device. The device is also suitable for retrofitting existing motor vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: VDS Getriebe GmbHInventors: Heinz Aitzetmueller, Dieter Stoeckl, Gerhard Hoermann
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Patent number: 8747267Abstract: A continuously variable transmission system and a method of making a continuously variable transmission system is described. The present invention includes a gear set having at least a sun gear, one or more planetary gears, and a planetary gear carrier arm on which the one or more planetary gears are mounted for rotational movement. The sun gear and the one or more planetary gears are mounted for rotational engagement and movement with respect to each other, and one of the sun gears and the planetary gear carrier arm couples to an input shaft and another portion of the gear set couples to an output shaft to receive feedback. A rotary coupling unit having an input rotationally coupled to at least one of the one of the sun gears and the planetary gear carrier arm and an output that rotationally couples to the output shaft is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Rochester Institute of TechnologyInventor: George Sutherland
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Patent number: 8747268Abstract: A continuously variable transmission system and a method of making a continuously variable transmission system is described. The present invention includes a gear set having at least a sun gear, one or more planetary gears, and a planetary gear carrier arm on which the one or more planetary gears are mounted for rotational movement. The sun gear and the one or more planetary gears are mounted for rotational engagement and movement with respect to each other, and one of the sun gears and the planetary gear carrier arm couples to an input shaft and another portion of the gear set couples to an output shaft to receive feedback. A rotary coupling unit having an input rotationally coupled to at least one of the one of the sun gears and the planetary gear carrier arm and an output that rotationally couples to the output shaft is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Rochester Institute of TechnologyInventor: George Sutherland
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Patent number: 8747269Abstract: A continuously variable transmission includes a variator unit having a variator input shaft and a variator output shaft, and first, second and third planetary gear sets. The first and second planetary gear sets are arranged together and each includes a first member operatively connected to a common transmission input shaft and a second member operatively connected to a common output shaft, each of the first and second planetary gear sets further including a third member. The third planetary gear set has a first, second and third member. The variator input shaft is operatively connected to the third member of the second planetary gear set and the variator output shaft is operatively connected to the third member of the first planetary gear set. The first member of the third planetary gear set is operatively connected to the variator output shaft.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Volvo Contruction Equipment ABInventors: Per Mattsson, Mats Akerblom
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Patent number: 8747270Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, torque converter assembly, and transmission. The torque converter assembly includes a torque converter clutch (TCC). The transmission is connected to the engine via the torque converter assembly, and includes rotating and braking clutches, a pump, and a valve body assembly (VBA). The VBA includes Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) pressure sensors and high-flow, hybrid MEMS flow control valves. Each MEMS pressure sensor and each MEMS control valve is in fluid communication with a corresponding one of the TCC, the rotating, and the braking clutches. The VBA includes first and second low-flow, fully MEMS valves which control line pressure to the VBA and fluid pressure to the TCC, respectively. The VBA delivers fluid pressure to the clutches, alone or in different combinations, to establish at least six different forward drive states of the transmission.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Farzad Samie, Andrew L. Bartos, Dongxu Li, Chunhao J. Lee, Kumaraswamy V. Hebbale, Xingyong Song
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Patent number: 8747271Abstract: A wheel assembly, for use on an off-highway vehicle, includes a generally cylindrical wheel hub extending axially from a first end to a second end around an inner volume. A hub adapter is secured to the second end of the wheel hub, the hub adapter including a peripheral shoulder, which has a first shoulder surface axially facing in a direction extending from the second end towards the first end. A first wheel rim is mounted to the peripheral shoulder of the hub adapter at the first shoulder surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Carlos A. Vallejo
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Patent number: 8747272Abstract: A planetary gear system (1) includes: a sun gear (5) having external teeth; a ring gear (9) having internal teeth; at least one planet gear (7) having external teeth meshed with the external teeth of the sun gear and the internal teeth of the ring gear. The planet gear (7) has, at its outer circumferential face, the external teeth which are formed of a pair of sets of teeth aligned in an axial direction and an annular groove (17) which is formed between the pair of sets of teeth.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hideyuki Imai, Tatsuhiko Goi, Hidenori Arisawa, Motohiko Nishimura, Maiko Sato
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Patent number: 8747273Abstract: The invention relates to a movement transformation mechanism comprising a main planet gear (20); a planet carrier (30) which rotates together with said main planet gear (20); a ring gear (40) which is positioned at the continuation of said planet carrier (30) independent of the planet carrier (30) and which has at least an inner surface with a gear structure and a main planet gear (50) which is rotatably connected to the planet carrier (30) and whose thread is in contact with the thread on the inner surface of the ring gear (40) and whereon the rod arm (100) is hinged. In said mechanism, the diameter of said ring gear (40) is at least two times greater than the diameter of the main planet gear (50) provided that the diameter ratio is always an integer.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Coskunoz Metal Form Makina Endustri ve Tic. A.S.Inventor: Sancar Yorukoglu
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Patent number: 8747274Abstract: A transmission is disclosed having a planetary gear set with three input torque-transmitting mechanisms, such as friction clutches, to achieve torque flow through the planetary gear set to a countershaft gearing arrangement. The transmission includes an input member, an output member, a planetary gear set, an input clutch assembly having three input clutches and a countershaft gearing arrangement. The countershaft gearing arrangement is operatively connected with the planetary gear set and includes: a pair of co-planar intermeshing gears, first and second countershafts, a first intermediate shaft and a second intermediate shaft concentric with the first intermediate shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, LLCInventor: Andrew W. Phillips
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Patent number: 8747275Abstract: A differential device has a differential case that houses a gear group, and a ring gear that is disposed fitted to the differential case. The differential case and the ring gear are supported rotatably about a drive shaft. The ring gear is made up of a helical gear. The ring gear abuts the differential case in the axial direction of the drive shaft. The ring gear and the differential case are welded at an abutting portion of the ring gear and the differential case in the axial direction of the drive shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroyuki Shioiri, Michitaka Tsuchida, Makoto Taniguchi, Yosuke Suzuki, Takahito Endo, Yoshitaka Murata, Tsuyoshi Ide
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Patent number: 8747276Abstract: A drive device including a planetary gear reduction device having at least two stages and an output shaft, and a driven shaft to support a driven member rotatively driven by torque reduced by the planetary gear reduction device and transmit the torque from the output shaft to the driven member. Each stage of the planetary gear reduction device includes a sun gear, an outer gear, multiple planetary gears, a carrier, and a support shaft. The output shaft is provided to the carrier of the last stage. Central axes of the sun gear, the outer gear, the carrier, the output shaft, the driven shaft, and the driven member are all arranged coaxially with one another and at least one carrier is floatingly supported relative to the outer gear. The carrier is formed as a single integrated unit having holes into which both ends of the support shaft are fitted.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Keisuke Shimizu, Yasuhiro Maehata, Katsuaki Miyawaki, Tetsuo Watanabe, Hiromichi Matsuda
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Patent number: 8747277Abstract: A method for use with a transmission system (A, A1, B) incorporating a split gear assembly (20, 120, 220) for splitting an applied input load between two or more reaction gears (30, 40, 130, 140, 230, 240) or pathways to selectively positioning a support bearing (50, 150, 250) to achieve an optimized load distribution (LRT) among a set of drive planet pinions (22, 122, 222) and idler planet pinions (70, 170, 270) in the transmission system.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: The Timken CompanyInventors: Xiaolan Ai, Curt Orkin, Randy P. Kruse, Ryan Forbes, Matthew Wilmer, Neil Chiavaroli
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Patent number: 8747278Abstract: Planet carrier of an epicyclic gear system with planetary shafts which are connected fixedly to the planet carrier, onto which planet wheels are mounted rotatably using planetary bearings, the teeth of the planetary wheels being helical or chevron teeth, the planet carrier being of the cage type, and where at least two separate planetary wheels are mounted on each planetary shaft, each wheel of which being supported by at least one double-row tapered roller bearing, the outermost bearing ring of each double-row tapered roller bearing being integrated into the planetary wheel concerned.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Hansen Transmissions International NVInventor: Warren Gregory Smook
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Patent number: 8747279Abstract: A hybrid driving force transmission device is provided with a multiple-plate dry clutch, a piston, a piston arm, a return spring, bellows elastic seal components and an arm fixing plate. The return spring applies biasing force to the piston arm in the release direction of the clutch, during the release period of the multiple-plate dry clutch. The bellows elastic seal member is secured or maintained in a position on the side wall of a clutch drum and seals a through hole and arm distal end from the clutch chamber, and undergoes an elastic deformation following the stroke movement of the arm distal end. The arm fixing plate is integrally provided with the bellows elastic seal member, is fixed to the arm distal end, and when the multiple-plate dry clutch is engaged, is configured to contact the clutch plate for transferring the clutch engagement force.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Furuichi, Kuniaki Miyake
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Patent number: 8747280Abstract: There is provided a control device for a vehicle that includes: a driving force source; a hydraulic transmission; and an interrupting mechanism that is able to interrupt power transmission from the driving force source to a drive wheel. The control device includes a controller that is configured to, after the driving force source is stopped while the vehicle is travelling, on the condition that a hydraulic pressure applied to the transmission has decreased, execute control for setting a speed ratio of the transmission to a predetermined low speed ratio, such as a high-speed gear in the case where a low-speed gear and the high-speed gear are provided, while the vehicle is travelling.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Takeshi Hoshiba
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Patent number: 8747281Abstract: A brake assembly (1) for a hand-held power-driven cutting device (2) is provided comprising a movably arranged lever (14), at least being movable between a first- and a second position, a brake member (16), and a brake element (20) connected to or forming one unit with a rotatable part (22) of a transmission of the cutting device (2), wherein the brake member (16) is movable between a non-activated position and an activated position, and wherein the brake member (16) is arranged to engage with the brake element (20) in the activated position to prevent rotation of the rotatable part (22).Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Husqvarna ABInventors: Johan Lindblad, Björn Rosberg, Morgan Svensson
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Patent number: 8747282Abstract: A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventors: Michael G. Lannon, Mary Obana, Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Ian N. Whitehead, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jonathan S. Hazelwood, Joshua J. Roman, David L. Peterman
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Patent number: 8747283Abstract: A personal exerciser for head and neck muscle strengthening comprises at least one part, intended to be inserted in a user's mouth during exercising and another part intended to cover the area around the lips, mouth and chin to prevent wrinkle formation and choking during exercising. A multiple layered structure is used in the form of a deformable, pliable composition covered with durable, resilient, elastomeric material. This structure allows fitting the personal exerciser inside the mouth and around the lips, mouth and chin of each unique individual. Isomeric and isotonic exercising of the head and neck muscles are performed simultaneously utilizing the inherent resistance of the elastomeric material. A method of use of the personal exerciser for head and neck muscles is adaptable for use in speech therapy, smoking cessation therapy, obesity treatment and treatment of complications from cosmetic surgeries and procedures.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Ina Valakh
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Patent number: 8747284Abstract: Weight lifting strap which is looped around the wrist and wrapped in helical fashion about a weight lifting bar or the like and gripped by the hand with opposite sides of the strap facing the bar and the hand, and the strap being fabricated of a woven material with rubberized strands on the side of the strap which faces the bar.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: McCrane, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth Robert Ingram
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Patent number: 8747285Abstract: A training and/or rehabilitation device in which a walking or running treadmill (2) is arranged in a water tank with flowing water (9). To be able to use the device regardless of the design of the water tank, the walking or running treadmill (2) can be used together with a stream generator (3) as a unit in the water tank or in open water.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Georg Hof
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Patent number: 8747286Abstract: An exercise apparatus is provided for strengthening the wrists, forearms and chest of a user through manipulation of a compact easy to use assembly. The apparatus includes a first handle and a shaft extending from the first handle. A protrusion extends from the shaft and is positioned proximate a distal end of the shaft relative to the first handle. A second handle has a cylindrical inner wall forming a chamber extending into the second handle from an opening in a first end of the second handle. The chamber is shaped to receive the shaft. A biasing member is positioned between the first handle and the second handle. The biasing member is compressed when the shaft is inserted into the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Mark H. Simon