Patents Issued in July 10, 2014
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Publication number: 20140191473Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus, method, and system for playing a sports card game that features graphical, diagrammatic solutions for play outcomes. The preferred embodiment is directed to a representation of an American football game and consists of a deck of cards, half of which are offense cards, and half of which are defense cards. Offensive cards feature a play line while each defensive card features multiple possible play paths and a corresponding number of possible play outcomes. The method for playing the game involves the players picking cards and then flipping over their cards and aligning their edges at which point the play line on the offense card will line up with one of the possible play paths and outcomes on the defense card. An electronic version of the present invention is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: David Miller
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Publication number: 20140191474Abstract: A gaming table including a plurality of illumination devices mounted therein and a controller configured for receiving a selection of a preset game layout configuration from one or more preset game layout configurations stored in memory and actuating the illumination of a portion of the plurality of illumination devices corresponding with the selected preset game layout configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Gaming Support B.V.Inventor: Lucien Maurice van Linden
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Publication number: 20140191475Abstract: A seal for a turbomachine is disclosed. The seal assembly includes a rotatable shaft having a stepped outer circumferential surface that defines one or more annular protrusions axially-spaced thereon. A seal is radially-offset dially-offset from the rotatable shaft and has one or more annular recesses that extend radially-outward from the inner circumferential surface of the seal. A plurality of holes are defined in both the inner circumferential surface and the one or more annular recesses of the seal, the one or more annular recesses being axially-spaced from each other and configured to receive the one or more annular protrusions in an interlocking fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANYInventors: Manoj K. Gupta, Steven Nove, Thomas Soulas, Krishnaswamy Ramesh, Glenn Grosso
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Publication number: 20140191476Abstract: A labyrinth seal is provided for sealing the annular interspace between the rotor and the stator of a steam turbine or gas turbine. The labyrinth seal includes a multiplicity of sealing strips which are arranged in series in the axial direction and fastened on the stator and project into the interspace. The sealing strips interact, with sealing effect, with rotor-side sealing elements which are arranged in a staggered manner. An improved sealing effect is achieved by the sealing strips in the cold installed state being offset in relation to a symmetrical position, wherein the offset has the reverse direction and the same amount as the distance by which the sealing strip is displaced relative to adjacent rotor-side sealing elements as a result of thermal expansions of the stationary and rotating components and support structure when being heated from the cold installed state to a hot steady-state operating condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Cyrille Bricaud, Ulrich Robert Steiger, Axel Heidecke, Carlos Simon-Delgado
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Publication number: 20140191477Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrogenated nitrile rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of hydrogenated nitrile rubber having a bound acrylonitrile content of 31 to 50% and an iodine value of 30 mg/100 mg or less, 30 to 300 parts by weight of carbon black having a particle size of 61 nm or more and/or other filler, 0.5 to 30 parts by weight of a polyfunctional unsaturated compound cocrosslinking agent, and 1 to 10 parts by weight of an organic peroxide. The hydrogenated nitrile rubber composition has excellent roll processability and can be suitably used as a vulcanization-molding material for a cup gasket or bellows having excellent LLC resistance used in a water pump mechanical seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Osamu Kobayashi, Hideyuki Murakami
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Publication number: 20140191478Abstract: A device (1) for holding a planar substrate (4), in particular for a wafer or an eWLB, is shown, with a support (2) which forms a supporting surface (3) for the substrate (2) and has at least one recess (5) provided in the region of the supporting surface (3) for the substrate (2), and with at least one holding means which is connected in terms of flow to said recess (6) and is intended for fixing the substrate (2) on the device (1) with the aid of a vacuum generated between the support (2) and substrate (4). In order to be able to grip a multiplicity of substrates of geometrically differing profile, it is proposed that the support (2) has at least one recess (6) with an elastic seal (7) which is designed to be movable from a position (9) protruding over the edge (8) of the recess (6) into a position (10) pulled back in relation to the edge (8) of the recess (6) or at most corresponding to said edge and which interacts with the recess (5) for sucking the full area of the substrate (4) onto the support (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: MECHATRONIC SYSTEMTECHNIK GMBHInventor: Alexander Oremus
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Publication number: 20140191479Abstract: A chuck-related arrangement having a main portion and chuck jaw portions coordinated with the main portion with associated clamping arrangements, wherein one surface of the main portion is provided with a plurality of tracks adapted to displaceably carry chuck jaw portions. Each one of, and/or a chosen number of, clamping arrangements, are individually to be secured to its element solidly secured to its basic chuck jaw portion exposing a rotational cooperation with an external chuck jaw portion over a central axis of rotation. Two or more of the external chuck jaw portions and their peripheral surfaces are formed as one or more recesses in order to cooperate opposed recesses to form clamping surfaces for a work piece and/or formed as one or more, the recesses intermediately oriented, radially extending elevations, causing cooperative elevations after a rotation to form direct clamping surfaces towards the work piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: Bo Karl Ragnar Svensson
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Publication number: 20140191480Abstract: A lower side coupling of a Hirth coupling is coaxially coupled and fixed to a spindle, an upper side coupling of the Hirth coupling is coaxially coupled and fixed to a lower rim, the upper side coupling of the lower rim is meshed with the lower side coupling of the spindle, and upward separation of the lower rim from the spindle is prevented by chuck mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Yamato Scale Co., LtdInventors: Shinichi Miyazaki, Kazuo Nakayama, Takaaki Ito
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Publication number: 20140191481Abstract: A power tool includes a clamp shaft for clamping a tool accessory to the power tool and a clamp shaft holding mechanism for selectively locking the clamp shaft to hold the clamp shaft in a position that secures the tool accessory on the power tool. The power tool also includes a lever for shifting the clamp shaft holding mechanism between clamped and unclamped states. The lever is configured such that when an operator grasps the lever and moves it toward a position for releasing the tool accessory, the lever and the operator's hand move away from the tool accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Takahiro KAWAKAMI, Shin NAKAMURA, Masatoshi NAKAHAMA
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Publication number: 20140191482Abstract: The 3-ski snow bike designs transform bicycles into 3-ski snow bikes that can be used for downhill and cross country snow biking. It consists of a bicycle frame with 1 permanent front ski instead of the front wheel and 2 detachable rear skis on each side. The 2 rear skis provide good snow bike stability while the short front ski allows for easy maneuverability. These 3-ski designs are adaptable to most types of bicycles with pedals and rear wheel of bicycle attached and used to move the 3-ski snow bike cross country, or removed for downhill snow biking. The steering bar in addition to controlling the turns with the front ski can be used to move the 2 rear skis up/down, enabling the snow bike to lean during turns, or the rear skis can move freely for easier control on steep slopes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: Simon BASSEIN
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Publication number: 20140191483Abstract: Maneuverable strollers are disclosed herein. An example stroller disclosed herein includes a frame having a front wheel and rear wheel to support the frame. An intermediate wheel is positioned between the front wheel and the rear wheel. A carriage is coupled to the rear wheel, the intermediate wheel and the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Peter Rolicki, Liviu Iftinca, Wes Thomas, Ted Bretschger
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Publication number: 20140191484Abstract: An apparatus for adding a propulsion wheel to a land based vehicle. When the apparatus is attached to a land based vehicle the apparatus is operationally configured to bias a propulsion wheel attached thereto to a position of engagement with a travel surface supporting the land based vehicle thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN MABE
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Publication number: 20140191485Abstract: A kit and method of motorcycle to trike conversion using a mono-coupe style overlay plate on both sides of the rear swing arm and a non-straddle differential design incorporating hollow metal tube axles and high thrust load maximum surface area bearings, the having a differential assembly comprising a non-straddle differential, a frame, and an axle assembly comprising an axle, wherein the non-straddle differential is supported by the axle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: Richard Daniel Yelvington
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Publication number: 20140191486Abstract: Energy storing suspension components for use in suspension systems for wheeled vehicles and trailers are disclosed. The energy storing suspension components include an axle seat portion, an end, and a limb extending between the axle seat portion and the end. The limb includes a first taper wherein the limb decreases in width as the limb extends toward the end, a second taper wherein the limb decreases in thickness as the limb extends toward the end, wherein along the limb there is at least a portion where both the first taper and second taper are present, and a third taper that is further from the axle seat portion than the first taper and wherein the limb increases in width as the limb extends toward the end. Also disclosed are combinations of bushings and energy storing suspension components having an end configured to include an eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.Inventors: Andrew X. Rarey, Randy Zimmerman, Carmen D. Cardillo
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Publication number: 20140191487Abstract: Lateral support elements for engaging an associated flexible wall of an associated gas spring assembly can be displaceably mounted along an associated end member of the associated gas spring assembly, such as by way of an elastomeric mounting element. The elastomeric mounting element can be formed as an endless annular ring, from an elongated length of elastomeric material wound helically about an axis, a plurality of support element sections disposed in peripherally spaced relation to one another about an axis or from a plurality of concentric element rings formed from elastomeric and comparatively rigid materials. Gas spring assemblies including one or more of such lateral support element as well as suspension systems that includes one or more of such gas spring assemblies and methods of manufacture are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLCInventor: Naveen S. Sachan
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Publication number: 20140191488Abstract: A wheel suspension system of the type including a wheel support. A resilient connecting element connects the wheel support to a vehicle frame element. The resilient connecting element having a wheel support side and a frame element side. At least one joint element connects the wheel support side of the resilient element to the wheel support and at least two rotary joints connect the frame element side of the resilient element to the frame element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Friedrich Peter Wolf-Monheim
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Publication number: 20140191489Abstract: An early warning method and a device for preventing a wheelchair from tipping over are described. The early warning method includes projecting a laser light pattern, scanning the laser light pattern, making a comparison to determine whether the ground is a barrier terrain, and issuing an early warning to the user in situations of risk. The laser light pattern is projected onto the ground and compared with a standard pattern. The early warning is generated and is one selected from a group consisting of a beep, a warning message and a vibration to alert the wheelchair user to the danger of the barrier terrain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Shih-Chung Kang, Pei-Chun Lin, Yung-Shun Su, Ci-Jyun Liang, Pei-Yi Lee, Yao-Yu Yang, Kevin Lin, Chuan-En Lee
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Publication number: 20140191490Abstract: A tricycle may be operable between a first mode of operation steerable by a tricycle rider, and a second mode of operation steerable by an individual pushing the tricycle. A rider handle, in the first mode, may be configured to be rotationally coupled with the stem in a manner permitting a tricycle rider to exert forces on the rider handle and thereby turn the fork, and the rider handle in the second mode, being configured to be rotationally uncoupled from the stem, preventing forces on the rider handle from turning the fork. At least one rotation restrictor may be included for preventing the front wheel from turning to a position where the front wheel axis leads the fork axis, and for maintaining the front wheel axis in a position trailing the fork axis both when the tricycle is propelled by a tricycle rider in the first mode and when the tricycle is pushed from behind in the second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: SMART TRIKE MNF PTE LTDInventor: Yoram Baron
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Publication number: 20140191491Abstract: The invention relates to a suspension fork (1) having at least one positive chamber (31), at least one negative chamber (32) and an adjusting device (40) for adjusting the length of the suspension fork (1), the adjusting device (40) comprising a valve means (50) which is arranged between the at least one positive chamber (31) and the at least one negative chamber (32), and an actuation device (60), characterized in that the actuation device (60) has at least one first position for adjusting a short length of the suspension fork (1) (lowered suspension fork) and at least one second position for adjusting a long length of the suspension fork (1) (extended suspension fork).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2011Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: GUSTAV MAGENWIRTH GMBH & CO KGInventors: Dirk LĂĽde, JĂĽrgen Beier
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Publication number: 20140191492Abstract: Bicycle frame formed by a half-shell (1) made of a thermoplastic material. The half-shell (1) is fibre-reinforced at least in regions, and includes a cover element (2), which is, at least in regions, connected to the half-shell and preferably closes the half shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Ahmad Al-Sheyyab, Timo Köhler
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Publication number: 20140191493Abstract: A bicycle on-board device is disclosed having an oblong shape and comprising a cavity, the device being sized for insertion in a bicycle oblong element, wherein it has two seats for fastening devices, said two seats being spaced apart along a longitudinal direction of the on-board device, and/or a groove extending along its main longitudinal direction and sized to receive at least one protrusion projecting inwards inside said bicycle oblong element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: CAMPAGNOLO, S.r.I.Inventor: Massimo Dal Pozzo
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Publication number: 20140191494Abstract: A bellows for a gangway of an articulated vehicle, the articulated vehicle having at least two articulately connected vehicle parts, and has an elastic sheath on its outer side.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: HUBNER GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Volker Junke, Reinhard Hubner
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Publication number: 20140191495Abstract: The invention relates to a snow glide board, especially a ski, having a glide board body with one forward and one rear glide board body end and with a middle glide board section forming a binding section for fastening at least one binding and/or binding plate. The glide board body being designed at least in a partial section on its top side facing away from one glide surface three-dimensionally with a raised section extending in a first axis direction (X axis) corresponding to a glide board longitudinal direction, the raised section is adjoined in a second axis direction (Y axis) toward the longitudinal side of the glide board body by lateral sections, which in a third axis direction (Z axis) perpendicular to the first and second axis direction (X axis, Y axis) and perpendicular to the glide surface have a reduced thickness, the glide board body width in the second axis direction (Y axis) being defined by the sum of the widths of the raised section and the lateral sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Völkl Sports GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Tobias Heil
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Publication number: 20140191496Abstract: In at least certain embodiments, the vehicle seat assembly comprises a frame, a seat pad, a trim cover extending over at least part of the seat pad with the cover having a release seam, and an air bag assembly including an inflator and an air bag. In accordance with an embodiment, the air bag assembly includes an air bag guide associating the air bag assembly with the release seam, the air bag guide comprising a panel having an intermediate portion that wraps around the air bag assembly, a first end secured to the trim cover on a first side of the release seam and a second end secured to the trim cover on the first side of the release seam spaced a predetermined distance from the first end, the first end having a first width, the second end having a second width and the intermediate portion having a third width, with the sum of the first and second widths being equal to or greater than the third width.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventor: Michael L. TRACHT
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Publication number: 20140191497Abstract: A tension member for an airbag, and an airbag device are provided in each of which the tensile force is controlled continuously with a simple configuration. An airbag device includes an airbag that is normally folded and is inflated and deployed in a case of an emergency, an inflator for supplying gas into the airbag, a retainer for retaining the airbag and the inflator, and a tension member that controls a shape or a function of the airbag by using tension. The tension member for an airbag includes two end portions connected to respective portions of the airbag that are movable relative to each other when the airbag is inflated and deployed, a widened portion provided between the two end portions, and a breaking section provided in the widened portion in such a manner as to extend in a direction of widening of the widened portion and configured to break depending on a magnitude of tension applied between the two end portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Yoshiki Murakami, Kimihiro Koshikawa
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Publication number: 20140191498Abstract: A revised location for the fuel system and fuel tanks to improve crashworthiness and reduce the occurrence of tank failure, fuel spillage, fire and/or explosion while still providing a sufficient range for the vehicle. The fuel tank system includes at least one fuel tank and a support structure. The at least one fuel tank is provided proximate frame rail members of the truck. At least a portion of the at least one fuel tank extends between an extension of a vertical axis of each of the frame rail members. The support structure protects the at least one fuel tank during an event, such as, but not limited to a collision, crash or accident. The support structure includes at least one mounting member which attaches the at least one fuel tank to the frame rail members, rails which extend about the at least one fuel tank, and at least one bottom plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: Erin Marie SHIPP
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Publication number: 20140191499Abstract: A lightweight intermodal or road trailer based system for transporting refrigerated gaseous fluids is provided. The system includes an enclosed and insulated transportation housing, and a plurality of low-temperature resistant type 4 pressure vessels. The pressure vessels are at least three feet in diameter secured within the transportation housing for containing the gaseous fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: TRANZGAZ INC.Inventor: Steve Campbell
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Publication number: 20140191500Abstract: A security device has a lenticular device including an array of lenticular focusing elements; a corresponding array of image strips sets, the sets having substantially the same periodicity as, or an integral multiple of the periodicity of, the array of focusing elements. The strips are formed and the focusing elements located relative to the strips such that at each of a plurality of viewing angles, a respective one strip from each set is viewed in response to incident light falling on a respective focusing element. The strips are constructed such that the device presents a cyclically repeating sequence of images as the device is viewed at successive viewing angles, the image sequence including a change in form of an image between a first and second form and then a reversal of the sequence back to the first form, the combined image sequences presenting a contiguous variation in the image form.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Brian W. Holmes
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Publication number: 20140191501Abstract: The disclosed subject matter includes embodiments of fluid couplings that prevent or discourage misconnection of fluid lines. A coupling device includes multiple male and female connectors that are joined to a common line. The coupling device is mated to a matching coupling device only when all the multiple male and female connectors are property joined. If any of the connectors is not property mated to a corresponding one, the coupling will leak. The coupling devices are made unique by providing an arrangement the connectors, number of connectors, shape of connectors or arrangement of interfering connector parts that ensure that any attempt to improperly couple two fluid lines will result in the incomplete mating of one or more of the connectors and thereby cause leakage of the fluid, failure of the coupling to engage, or otherwise cause the attempt to connect to fail.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: James M. Brugger, Dennis M. Treu, David S. Utterberg
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Publication number: 20140191502Abstract: A quick connect coupling includes a male coupling and a female coupling. A stop may be associated with the male coupling and configured to prevent the male coupling from being inserted into a port of the female coupling beyond a predetermined depth. The stop may be axially slidable between a first position and a second position. The first position may be located between a leading edge of the male coupling and the second position. The stop may be biased towards the first position so that the stop substantially resets to the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: THE GATES CORPORATIONInventor: Donald R. Gilbreath
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Publication number: 20140191503Abstract: A sealing assembly has an expansion band having an arcuate band portion and a pair of threaded end portions formed at opposing ends of the arcuate band, in which the arcuate band and threaded end portions are monolithically formed as a single piece. Fixed within respective threaded end portions are a pair of oppositely threaded nuts adapted to receive a bolt having correspondingly oppositely threaded ends. Rotation of the bolt causes the threaded end portions to be simultaneously driven apart or drawn toward one another (depending on the rotation direction of the bolt) to thereby expand or contract the overall outer profile of the arcuate band portion. The monolithically formed expansion band may be made of an inexpensive, non-rusting material such as nylon 66, and glass fibers and/or additives may be employed to impart strength and flexibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: PRESS-SEAL GASKET CORPORATION
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Publication number: 20140191504Abstract: This practical patent product relates to a pipe coupling, namely, a PVC-coated and adaptive pipe coupling. Its construction consists of male port and female port for interfacing purpose. The female port is configured with gasket-inserting groove. The gasket and male port are jointed through excessive interfacing. Compared with available technology, the practical patent product features simple construction, easy installation, firm connection and no damage to the coating layer thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: Yijun Wu
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Publication number: 20140191505Abstract: A pressurized gas containing system has a cowling and mounting ring which supports a valve and regulator on a cylinder containing gas under pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Specialty Gases of America, Inc.Inventors: James R. MacNeal, Edward L. Hamernik, David B. Larson, William T. Harrod
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Publication number: 20140191506Abstract: A method for operating a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine includes a rotor with at least one rotor blade. The method includes determining an actual value of at least one of a first variable indicative of a failure state of the wind turbine and a second variable of the wind turbine correlated to a status of the wind turbine or an ambient status. The method further includes estimating an occurrence of a detrimental overspeed state of the wind turbine from at least one of the determined actual values, wherein a variable speed limit is adjusted based on the result of the estimation. The method further includes operating the wind turbine having regard to the variable speed limit. A control system for performing this method and a wind turbine including the control system is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Hubert OING
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Publication number: 20140191507Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling power flow within a wind park system (100) for power transmission to a main power grid (90), the wind park system (100) comprising two or more parallel-connected island wind park grids. The method comprises the steps of: controlling a first voltage source converter (10) as a swing bus in frequency control, the frequency control comprising controlling frequency to a steady state reference operating point for operating points within a power dead band and by means of frequency droop control when exceeding an end point of the power dead band, and controlling at least a second voltage source converter (20), (30), (40) in power control, the power control comprising controlling power flow to a steady state reference operating point for operating points within a frequency dead band and by means of power droop control when exceeding an end point of the frequency dead band. The invention also relates to controllers, computer programs and computer program products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Per Holmberg, Ying Jiang-Häfner, Lars-Erik Juhlin
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Publication number: 20140191508Abstract: A rotary joint for use in a system for generating energy from water power, the joint comprising a first rotationally symmetrical connecting element and a second rotationally symmetrical connecting element disposed concentrically with the first connecting element and rotatable relative thereto, an annular gap between the two connecting elements, and a row of rolling elements rolling along a race on each of the connecting elements, wherein provided to seal the annular gap is a sealing device having a sealing ring fixed to the first connecting element, and a circumferential sealing lip, or sealing surface, extends along a lead-in surface, wherein the second connecting element is divided into a race ring, with at least one race, and a lead-in ring with a lead-in surface for at least one sealing ring, the lead-in ring being removably connected to at least one race ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: IMO Holding GmbHInventors: Werner Schröppel, Hubertus Frank, Georg Hofmann
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Publication number: 20140191509Abstract: A submerged waterfall hydroelectric energy generator using a submerged ocean or lake siphon pipeline and gravity for the production of hydroelectric power.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: David William Stauffer
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Publication number: 20140191510Abstract: A pneumatic thrust combined cycle power generator comprises a startup air compressor operated together with a high-pressure gas regulator to fill a high-pressure gas into a pneumatic motor and start operating a transmission bearing, such that the transmission bearing can drive a high power generation motor to produce a power generation effect and provide a power supply. The transmission bearing of the pneumatic motor can be operated with a driven gear and a transmission belt to drive a high-pressure gas recycle air compressor to operate, so as to return the high-pressure gas to the startup air compressor through a high-pressure gas recycle channel and achieve a combined cycle effect of using the high-pressure gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: Jung-Tsung Chen
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Publication number: 20140191511Abstract: Disclosed is a system for storing and recovering energy, the system comprising an energy capturing device, a storage vessel operably linked to the energy capturing device, the storage vessel adapted to receive and store energy captured by the energy capturing device, and an energy recovery device adapted to receive the stored energy from the storage vessel, the energy recovery device operable to convert the stored energy to electrical energy. The energy recovery device is in electrical communication with an existing electrical infrastructure, whereby the electrical energy is delivered to a population.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: FLYING BY DESIGN, INC.Inventors: William J. Markie, Michael Markie
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Publication number: 20140191512Abstract: A generating device of vehicle installed on a car body's bottom and comprising: at least a fastening device; at least a girder joining the fastening device and oscillating vertically; at least a strut fixed at the girder far away from the fastening device; at least an alternator under the girder; at least a roller joining the strut far away from the girder, contacting ground surfaces and oscillating vertically; at least a battery electrically connected to the alternator. As such, the rollers and the girders driven by a running vehicle oscillate vertically and the girders oscillating downward transmit kinetic energy to the alternators in which kinetic energy is constantly transformed to electric energy stored in the batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: JEN-LI LIAO, YU-SENG LIAO
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Publication number: 20140191513Abstract: A method of starting an engine is disclosed in which two or more starter motors are used to start the engine in an alternating sequence so as to equalize wear and reduce the wear of each starter motor by a factor equal to the number of starter motors provided. The starter motors are preferably positioned so as to minimize overlap between wear patterns produced by the starter motors on a cooperating ring gear 8 thereby extending the life of the ring gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Donatus Andreas Josephine Kees, James Andrew Straker, Daniel Benjamin Kok
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Publication number: 20140191514Abstract: A multipoint mortise lock mechanism for a swinging door, including a central cassette assembly operably coupled to an upper remote locking point assembly and a lower remote locking point assembly by a remote locking linkage. The central cassette assembly includes a housing, a deadbolt mechanism, a latchbolt mechanism, a remote locking point mechanism and an anti-slam mechanism. The anti-slam mechanism includes an anti-slam plunger that when in an extended position engages the remote locking linkage via a boss and a slot and thereby inhibits movement of the remote locking linkage whereby deployment of the remote locking point assemblies is prevented. The deadbolt mechanism includes a deadbolt extendible from the central cassette that is independently operable from the remote locking point mechanism. The deadbolt mechanism further includes an anti-back drive mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Truth Hardware CorporationInventors: Yoshikazu Nakanishi, Manabu Shimoji, Douglas A. Nolte, Craig M. Doring
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Publication number: 20140191515Abstract: A catch member within one of a movable door or fixed jamb head or frame for the door, cooperates with a probe member within the other one of the movable door or fixed jamb head or frame for the door in closing and opening the door via attracting forces between an embedded rare earth magnet in one with respect to a steel pin in the other in a construction wherein both the magnet and the pin are hidden from view when the door is open or closed—in presenting a more attractive appearance in high-end interior door constructions and high-end fashionable cabinetry installations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: Edward Gorlewski
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Publication number: 20140191516Abstract: A door lock includes a latch assembly positioned at least partially within the door and movable between an engaged position in which the door is held in a closed position and a disengaged position in which the door is movable from a closed position to an open position. An outside spindle is rotatable about an axis and an inside spindle is rotatable about the axis to move the latch assembly between the engaged position and the disengaged position. A locking plate is movable along the axis between a locked position in which the outside spindle is fixed and an unlocked position in which the outside spindle and the inside spindle are each rotatable and a privacy lock actuator positioned on the inside of the door and movable in a direction substantially normal to the axis to move the locking plate between the locked position and the unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY LLCInventors: Rohith Badhya, Sajil J. Mathachan, Mohammed M. Ali, Nimbennappa Gani, Mayur Anandache
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Publication number: 20140191517Abstract: The main features of the structure improvement of attraction plate of electromagnetic doorlock, comprises a positioning assembly positioned on a mounted body at the position close to both ends of the attraction plate, an attraction surface having a recessed portion below the horizontal plane of 0.06 mm to 0.26 mm at a central region thereof, and the recessed portion extending towards both ends to form an arc surface, so that a concave-arc surface is formed with both ends lower than the central region. The present invention uses the concave arc design of the attraction surface to maintain the normal current of the electric magnet while the attraction plate is pulled by the curved internal stress structure for saving energy and enhancing the security access control.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: YI-FAN LIAO
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Publication number: 20140191518Abstract: A gate brace is provided which allows the top rail of a fence gate to be attached to the adjacent rail of a fence section or another gate section. The brace keeps the gate from twisting, making the gate stronger and more secure. The brace prevents animals from pushing through the bottom of the gate by twisting the gate, and keeps the gate from flexing due to wind and other forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Justin Hellander, Gregg Niven
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Publication number: 20140191519Abstract: A device for use by a commercial driver in securing the doors of the vehicle while in another part of the vehicle would be inserted inside of the vehicle door on each side. The device would consist of a telescoping bar with an internal spring that automatically collapses the bar when released. The adjustment arm would telescope out of the housing of the device and lock into place to extend the overall length, directly across the interior width of the vehicle. On each end, a flat, rigid paddle would slide in between the window and the inside door panel, while a pair of elongated rigid members would extend outward from the attachment point to rest against the door frame. The elongated rigid members would retract, fold in, or otherwise be actuated to release the device and allow the door to be opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: SLEEPTITE, INC.Inventor: Betty Cutlip
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Publication number: 20140191520Abstract: A bumper back beam for a vehicle includes an impact part positioned in a center portion, and tower parts formed at rear portions of both sides of the impact part so as to be fixed to crush boxes on the front ends of side members of a vehicle body, and is characterized in that the impact part is formed such that the section of the impact part has an inner space which is open towards the opposite inside portions of a bumper, and a stiffener is received in the inner space, wherein the inner space and the stiffener are formed with a curvature which is smaller than that of the back beam such that clearances are formed at both sides between the inner space and the stiffener. The bumper back beam improves impact resistance and maintains appropriate deformation while preventing damage to the side members, when a bumper is impacted.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: Un Deok JEONG
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Publication number: 20140191521Abstract: A shovel comprising an elongate handle having two ends, a first section, a second section aligned with and spaced from the first section, a third section connected between the first section and the second section, the elongate handle forming an intermediate grip opening in a first direction; a shovel head connected to one end of the elongate handle. An embodiment of the present invention includes a blade having a concave surface having a surface area and opening in a second direction generally opposite the first direction, and a convex surface opposing the concave surface. In this alternative embodiment, the blade has a plurality of holes extending between the concave surface and the convex surface; and wherein the ratio of the size of all of the openings to the surface area of the concave surface is twenty-five percent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: German Cantu
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Publication number: 20140191522Abstract: A mechanical finger comprises at least three phalanges, with a base phalanx pivotally connected at a proximal end to a base. At least one intermediate phalanx is pivotally connected at a proximal end to a distal end of the base phalanx. An end phalanx is pivotally connected at a proximal end to a distal end of a distal-most one of the at least one intermediate phalanx. The phalanges pivot about parallel pivot axes. A transmission linkage is between the base and the end phalanx. The transmission linkage has links and joints unconnected to any of the phalanges other than the end phalanx, the transmission linkage being configured so as not to constrain the degrees of freedom of the mechanical finger.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: Lionel Birglen