Patents Issued in August 28, 2014
  • DRIVE FORCE CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140243148
    Abstract: A drive force control system includes an engine for controlling an output in accordance with an operation of an accelerator of a vehicle, a drive motor assisting a torque of the engine, an operation state detection portion detecting an operation state of the accelerator, and a control portion performing an advancing compensation control by the drive motor together with a drive control of the engine on the basis of an amount of change of the operation state of the accelerator generated within a predetermined time to provide greater acceleration than a case where the operation state of the accelerator is maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: TAKESHI TOJO, KYOSUKE MORI, TAKAHIRO MISU, YO SHISHIDO
  • HYBRID VEHICLE WITH POWER-SPLIT AND PARALLEL HYBRID TRANSMISSION AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME
    Publication number: 20140243149
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle has a powertrain that includes a transmission with a planetary gear set that has a first, a second, and a third member. An engine is connected for unitary rotation with the first member. A first final drive is operatively connectable with the carrier member and connected with the first axle. A first motor-generator is connected for unitary rotation with the third member. A second motor-generator is operatively connected for proportional rotation with one of the axles. A first clutch is selectively engageable to connect any two of the members for unitary rotation with one another. The planetary gear set provides an underdrive ratio of speed of the second member to speed of the engine when the sun gear member is stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Alan G. Holmes, Min-Joong Kim
  • Gearing Control Method for Automatic Gear Mechanism
    Publication number: 20140243150
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for controlling gear shifting of an automatic transmission from an N gear stage to an N? gear stage. The gear shifting is embodied by means of engaging and releasing friction elements. The method includes selecting at least two among an rpm of a turbine, an rpm of a first motor generator (MG1), an rpm of a second motor generator (MG2) and an rpm of a planetary gear set as control factors, and controlling engagement and release of the friction elements using the control factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Yoon-Joon Choi
  • VEHICLE DRIVE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20140243151
    Abstract: A vehicle drive device includes: an engine; a fluid power transmission device; a clutch disposed between an input side member and an output side member in the fluid power transmission device; and a torsional vibration reduction device disposed in a power transmission path between the engine and the fluid power transmission device in series with the fluid power transmission device, wherein when the clutch is put into slip engagement, the vehicle drive device has a minimum value set equal to or greater than zero for a differential rotation speed acquired by subtracting a rotation speed of the output side member from a rotation speed of the input side member and has a minimum value set less than zero for a differential rotation speed acquired by subtracting the rotation speed of the output side member from a rotation speed of an input side inertial body in the torsional vibration reduction device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takaaki Mamada, Takuya Okada, Toshiya Yamashita
  • METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20140243152
    Abstract: A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one example, the method adjusts application of vehicle brakes to reduce the possibility of impact between gear teeth after engine starting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Alex O`Connor Gibson, Michael M.S. Simon, Jeffrey Allen Doering
  • SYSTEMS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY CONTRACTING BODY CORE MUSCLES AND A COMPUTERISED INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT FOR FACILITATING SAME
    Publication number: 20140243153
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus for exercising muscles of a user comprising a main body, an abdominal crunch exercise member pivotally attached to the main body, the abdominal crunch member configured to engage an upper body area of a user, an abdominal contact member attached to the main body, the abdominal contact member configured to engage an abdominal area of user; and an electronic vibration unit capable of causing a portion of the apparatus to vibrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: CORE 36 LLC
    Inventors: M. Arnold SVATKOVA HOEVEN, Jeremiah HARTZELL
  • CLIENT DEVICE IMPLEMENTING MIDDLEWARE TO LINK BETWEEN HETEROGENEOUS EXERGAME EQUIPMENT AND VARIABLE GAME CONTENTS AND MANAGEMENT METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140243154
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an exergame exercise equipment which can link contents which give fun, such as a game, with an exercise equipment to physical-interactively enjoy the game and exercise, and provides a client device, which implements a middleware that connects various hardware configurations of the exergame exercise equipment with various software configurations such as a game content and an application to perform smooth communication between an application program under a complex heterogeneous environment and an operation environment, and a control method thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHIA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Hee Jae Park
  • TRAMPOLINE OR THE LIKE WITH ENCLOSURE
    Publication number: 20140243155
    Abstract: A fence surrounds a trampoline and extends above the rebounding surface, reducing the risk of injury. Shock absorption is aided in the preferred embodiment by a support system of independent poles, linked at their tops by a flexible strap or line. An impact anywhere on the fence causes the posts to flex inwardly, absorbing the force. Much of this impact injury is stored in system components and is subsequently returned, helping propel an errant jumper back onto to the rebounding surface. Numerous other embodiments and accessories are also detailed. Similar arrangements are suitable for use with above ground pools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: JumpSport, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Publicover, Donald Strasser
  • UNIVERSAL SUPPORT PLATFORM FOR EXERCISE BICYCLES AND EXERCISE SYSTEM WITH VIRTUAL REALITY SYNCHRONICITY
    Publication number: 20140243156
    Abstract: A platform assembly includes a lower box, which is supported at the corners on inflatable feet, and a platform which is tiltable relative to the lower box by a lifter mechanism inside the box. The platform assembly is universally usable to support exercise equipment, in particular exercise bicycles such as spinning cycles. A complete studio may be outfitted by supporting each of a multitude of exercise cycles on a universal platform. A screen display in front of the cycles plays a moving picture of a trip, which is emulated by the participants in the exercise and workout routine. The platform is raised and lowered, as well as tilted, in synchronicity with the display. On raising the front of the platform, which represents an incline in the travel path, the resistance of the bicycle is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: VirtuRide LLC
    Inventor: OMER COHEN
  • ELLIPTICAL TRAINER WITH VARIABLE TRACK
    Publication number: 20140243157
    Abstract: An elliptical trainer with a variable track is disclosed. The elliptical trainer has a base, a left and a right linkage, a transmission and a left and a right adjusting assembly. The linkages are connected to an upright posts extending upward from the base, respectively. Each of the linkages includes a pedal set configured to slide with respect to the linkage. The transmission deposited on the upright post drives the pedal sets to perform reciprocal elliptical motions. The adjusting assemblies are pivotally connected to the upright post, respectively, and serve to change an elliptical track along which the pedals move. Thereby, the elliptical track varies by expanding or retracting along only a major axis thereof. When using the elliptical trainer, a user will not need to step higher as the elliptical track expands. This design is more ergonomic and adaptive to users with various body heights and habitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: DYACO INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Fu HUANG, Han-Lin LIU
  • CRANK FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT WHICH HELPS PREVENT INJURIES ON A RIDER'S ANKLE DURING AN UNEXPECTED DROP IN SPEED AND ASSISTS IN AVOIDING STRESS ON THE KNEES OF A RIDER DURING EXERCISING
    Publication number: 20140243158
    Abstract: An exercise equipment with an improved connecting bar connecting an exercise foot retaining device to a resistance, wherein a first longitudinal pedal bar is connected to a first bent longitudinal pedal connector bar and a second longitudinal pedal bar connected to a second bent longitudinal pedal connector bar, the bent first and second longitudinal connector bars each having a bent angle greater than zero and less than ninety degrees to thereby prevent the occurrence of a dead angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Hupa International Inc.
    Inventor: Bob Hsiung
  • EXERCISE MACHINE
    Publication number: 20140243159
    Abstract: An exercise machine for exercising at least one limb, in particular for use in rehabilitation and/or fitness, with a supporting frame and a generator of circular motion, which can be rotated on a rotary shaft associated with the supporting frame, and a limb support for resting and/or supporting at least one limb. A rotational shaft arranged radially off-set with respect to the rotary shaft of the generator of circular motion is associated with the generator of circular motion to rotatably mount a rotator. The limb support is associated with the rotator, preferably eccentric to the rotational shaft. The trajectory of the limb support is elliptical, the ellipse being formed by an overlapping of the circular motions of the generator of circular motion and the rotator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: medica Medizintechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Jakob OBLAK, Zlatko MATJACIC
  • TOTAL BODY EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20140243160
    Abstract: This invention relates to total body exercise equipment. The exercise equipment includes a first crankshaft to which first crank arms having grips and a first sprocket are installed and a second crankshaft to which second crank arms having pedals, a second sprocket and a third sprocket are installed. A driven shaft includes a wheel and a driven sprocket installed thereto. A first driving force transmitting means is engaged with the first sprocket and the second sprocket that the first crankshaft and the second crankshaft are linked. A second driving force transmitting means is engaged with the third sprocket and the driven sprocket that torque of the third crankshaft is transmitted to the driven shaft. The first and the second crankshafts are installed to a frame. The driven shaft is installed to bracket and the frame and the bracket are fixed to a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Jung Soo LIM
  • LUNGE EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20140243161
    Abstract: A manually-operated lunge exercise device and methods of performing a lunge exercise using the same. The provided device may comprise at least one guide bar, at least one track operably connected to the guide bar, one or more wheels, and a plate. The plate is slidably engageable with the track and moveable along the guide bar through engagement with at least one wheel, said wheel being rotationally engaged with the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Schaefer's Machining, Inc.
    Inventors: JoAnn Hensel, Mike Schaefer, Robert Hensel
  • SKI SIMULATOR OR SNOWBOARD SIMULATOR, SET FOR GAMES OR FOR TRAINING COMPRISING THE SIMULATOR AND A METHOD OF TRAINING WITH ITS USAGE
    Publication number: 20140243162
    Abstract: The ski or snowboard simulator composed of a base, on which there is placed a trolley travelling parallelly along the longer sides of the base with the sockets for feet of training person that are able to rotate around the longitudinal axis, characterized in that there is connected the rail (6) with the base (1), on which there is seated, preferably transitionally, a boom (7) with a saddle (8) and the set for games or training and the method of training with its usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Piotr Smolka
  • GRAVITY RETURN ROWING EXERCISE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140243163
    Abstract: A rowing exercise device in which the return force for the rowing handle is provided by the force of gravity rather than an elastic cable. The rowing machine includes a stationary base and a moveable frame, which rotates or slides upwardly relative to the moveable frame when a pulling force is applied to the handle, and then rotates or slides back down to the initial position under the force of gravity when the pulling force is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Robert EDMONDSON
  • Jump Rope
    Publication number: 20140243164
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an improved jump rope. In one embodiment, an improved jump rope comprises a pair of tubular handles and a cord. Each of the tubular handles can comprise a void on a top portion, and the void can house a fastening mechanism. The jump rope can further comprise a pair of bearing swivels. Each of the bearing swivels can comprise a tapered hole on each end, the tapered holes mateable with a first fastener and second fastener. The first fastener can connect the handles and the bearing swivels. Each end of the cord can connect with the second fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Mark Suplee
  • SLIP AND COUNTER FIGHT SIMULATION / WORKOUT MACHINE
    Publication number: 20140243165
    Abstract: A slip and counter fight simulation apparatus has a plurality of arms that move in random/programmable fashion, directing jabs, hooks and upper-cut punches at an individual to thereby promote physical fitness, and provide fight training and/or fight simulations. The fight simulation apparatus comprises at least two substantially parallel opposing side walls. Each side wall includes at least three height-adjustable arms that traverse separate slots and are substantially parallel to one another. A glove appendage member is located on a proximate end of each of the arms. At least one counter area/element is provided. The arms are constructed and arranged to provide different punch configurations, including hook punches, straight punches or uppercuts and uppercut type punches, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Clarence V. Hall
  • EXERCISE WEIGHT STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20140243166
    Abstract: A method of producing an exercise weight structure comprises mixing a particulate material with a binder material and moulding the resulting mixture to an appropriate shape. An outer skin for the exercise weight structure is firstly formed of a resilient material, and forms a mould into which an inner weight section or body is moulded or cast. The inner weight section and the outer skin are both formed of recycled material and include a common binder material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: ESCAPE ENVIRO LIMITED
    Inventors: Gary Lister, Richard Januszek
  • Embedded Shelf For Improving Grip On Exercise Equipment With A Single Gripping Member
    Publication number: 20140243167
    Abstract: Weight lifters have perpetually tried to find ways to improve their grip when performing heavier lifts. This invention discloses an embedded shelf that is securely fastened directly to the weight equipment. This embedded shelf allows a lifter to still perform heavy lifts without any safety concerns due to potential loss of grip. Another benefit of the embedded shelf is that it allows a lifter to quickly release the equipment if a safety concern arises. This shelf is directly fastened to weight equipment where a user grips a single member with both hands when performing various exercises that rely on different mechanisms to provide resistance for the lifting exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey Lee Justice
  • NESTED WEIGHT PLATES FOR BARBELLS AND DUMBBELLS
    Publication number: 20140243168
    Abstract: A weight plate system for a barbell or dumbbell includes a first plate adapted to be mounted directly on the bar of a barbell or dumbbell, with the plate having an outer perimeter spaced outwardly from the bar when mounted thereon. A second plate includes a center hole adapted for receiving the outer periphery of the first plate whereby the second plate is mounted in concentric relationship with the first plate. The center hole of the second plate defines an inner periphery of the second plate which is mated with the outer periphery of the first plate. The adjacent first and second plates have seating channels on the outer and inner periphery, respectively, for maintaining the plates in seated relationship. A locking system maintains the plates in the assembled relationship. Multiple plates can be mounted in concentric relationship in this manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Abdul Majeed Razzaq
  • Embedded Shelf On Exercise Equipment With Individual Gripping Members For Each Hand
    Publication number: 20140243169
    Abstract: Weight lifters have perpetually tried to find ways to improve their grip when performing heavier lifts. This invention discloses an embedded shelf that is securely fastened directly to the weight equipment. This embedded shelf allows a lifter to still perform heavy lifts without any safety concerns due to potential loss of grip. Another benefit of the embedded shelf is that it allows a lifter to quickly release the equipment if a safety concern arises. This shelf is directly fastened to weight equipment where a user grips individual discrete members with each hand when performing various exercises that rely on different mechanisms to provide resistance for the lifting exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey Lee Justice
  • Sports Swinging Exercise Resistance Device
    Publication number: 20140243170
    Abstract: A sport swinging resistance exercise device is described that is designed for providing air resistance when swinging elongated sports equipment. An athlete can change the amount of air resistance by either using a different air resistance vane, or a resistance vane with variable opening features. An alignment marker for a right-handed athlete and second alignment marker one for a left-handed athlete is used to orient the sports swinging exercise device to operate optimally. The sports swinging exercise device is made mainly from durable, light-weight materials such as rip-stop nylon, for lightness and air blocking capabilities. When not in use the sports swinging exercise device and other optional air resistance devices can be stored in a small storage bag to keep them together and for easy transportation and accessibility in an equipment bag such as a batting bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Steven J. Shiozaki
  • INTEGRATED FLYWHEEL SET FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20140243171
    Abstract: An integrated flywheel set for exercise equipment includes a base plate, a flywheel that is coaxial with the base plate and such arranged that an accommodating space is formed between the flywheel and the base plate, a magnetic damper unit that is deposited on the base plate and received in the accommodating space and provides magnetic attraction to hinder the flywheel from rotation, and a transmission that is received in the accommodating space and configured to drive the flywheel to perform an inertial motion. Thereby, the integrated flywheel set has the magnetic damper unit, the driving wheel set, the driven wheel set and the multiplying wheel set integrated on the base plate, allowing exercise equipment to have its internal space used more effectively, and making the production and maintenance of the integrated flywheel set more easily, thereby providing economical advantage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: DYACO INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Fu HUANG, Han-Lin LIU
  • EXERCISE DEVICE FOR ENHANCING MUSCLE MEMORY AND STRENGTH
    Publication number: 20140243172
    Abstract: A harness includes a plurality of loops mounted on its front and back at various locations. The harness includes straps that drape over the shoulders of the wearer and a belt allowing the harness to be secured about the waist of the wearer. A plurality of elastic cords are attached to various ones of the loops on the harness and may be threaded through others of the loops in order to guide the elastic cords to desired locations. These elastic cords have attachment members to facilitate attachment to one or more loops on the harness. At the other ends of the cords, they have an attachment member that facilitates attachment to an implement such as a lacrosse stick, a baseball bat, a hockey stick, etc. Through use of the present invention, for example, a lacrosse player can practice shooting skills and gain additional strength and muscle memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: William S. Beroza, Alan M. Diamond
  • Abdominal Exercise Apparatus
    Publication number: 20140243173
    Abstract: An abdominal workout assist device is disclosed. An elongated member and an attachment means are provided, and a support member is attached therebetween. The attachment means connects to the base of a door with the elongated member connected in parallel to the support member. In operation, the user inserts the device under a door and can perform standard abdominal exercises with the elongated member holding the user's feet on the ground. Additional exercises such as legs lifts can be done with the user holding the handles of the device while laying on their back and their arms extended back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Thompson
  • Foldable Exercise Apparatus
    Publication number: 20140243174
    Abstract: A foldable exercise apparatus having a rigid frame back wall with hinged rigid frame side walls with one of the side walls having a hinged cross brace that is fastenable to the opposing side wall. Also provided is a collapsible bench attachable to the exercise apparatus in its folded state. Further provided are wheels, with each wheel mounted to a respective side wall front end to aid in deploying and folding the side walls. The exercise apparatus rigid frame provides a plurality of exercise equipment apertures to support the storage of exercise equipment components until needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Alenaddaf
  • FITNESS CHAIR
    Publication number: 20140243175
    Abstract: A fitness device includes a chair body carrying a rotating wheel, and parallel support frame bars fixedly mounted at the bottom side of the chair body, each support frame bar defining a first base frame bar portion and a second base frame bar portion that are longitudinally connected in a line and define therebetween a predetermined contained angle facing toward the chair body and smaller than 180 degrees for selectively supporting the fitness device on the floor in two reversed directions for different types of exercises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Ming-Chih HUANG
  • MACHINE FOR REPLACING DISC TOOLS
    Publication number: 20140243176
    Abstract: A method and a machine for automatically changing a disc tool to a tool holder of an automated machine working with the disc tools is disclosed. The method includes in the disc tool replacement machine: determining that the tool holder is in a replacement area in the disc tool replacement machine; unfastening a fixing member of the tool holder by applying an unfastening force to the fixing member, wherein the fixing member fixes a disc tool to a backing plate of the tool holder through a through hole at a centre of the disc tool; removing the disc tool from the tool holder after said unfastening; inserting a new disc tool to the tool holder; and fastening the fixing member of the tool holder by applying a fastening force to the fixing member, thus fixing the disc tool to the backing plate of the tool holder through the through hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: JOT Automation Oy
    Inventors: Petri Kosonen, Tarmo Linna, Toomas Tiismaa, Pertti Sipila, Hannu Lempea, Kimmo Arovirta, Vesa Hirvonen
  • Roll with an Elastic Roll Cover in a Paper or Board Machine
    Publication number: 20140243177
    Abstract: In a paper or board machine, an elastic roll cover for manufacturing or finishing of a fiber web material having at least one layer of rubber mixture, wherein the at least one layer of rubber mixture contains synthetic fiber polymer in powder form and less than 10 parts of weight of UHMWPE to 100 parts of weight of the elastomer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: VALMET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Juha Ruotsi, Jan Paasonen, Jari Sirkko
  • APPARATUS, METHOD AND MACHINE FOR PRODUCING AN ENDLESS FILTER ROD OF THE TOBACCO PROCESSING INDUSTRY
    Publication number: 20140243178
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for producing an endless filter rod of the tobacco processing industry. An embodiment of the apparatus includes a transport nozzle loadable with compressed air, a guide tube, an elongated rod, which is arranged in the guide tube, having a rod projection, and an infeed roller, which is non-driven and freely rotatable, positioned immediately at an end of the transport nozzle and at a distance to the rod, and has a bearing surface that defines in sections a conveying path of a filter material web. The apparatus also includes a guide element positioned between the infeed roller and the rod by which a cross-section of the filter material web is reduced between the rod and the guide element in a region of the rod projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: HAUNI MASCHINENBAU AG
    Inventors: Oliver MATERN, Christian WICHMANN, Patrick FRICKE, Heiko HOFFLEIT
  • SECOND FOLD ROLLER WITH VARIABLE GAP CONTROL
    Publication number: 20140243179
    Abstract: A second fold roller assembly is provided. The assembly includes a pair of second fold rollers, each supported on a support element, the pair of second fold rollers forming a nip therebetween for transporting a book, the pair of second fold rollers being separated by a gap at the nip. The assembly also includes one or more actuators coupled to the support elements and a controller coupled to the one or more actuators. The controller controls the one or more actuators to vary a size of the gap, wherein the size of the gap is controlled to be a first size when a leading edge of the book enters the nip and the size of the gap is controlled to be a second size after the leading edge of the book has exited the nip and while a portion of the book is in the nip, the second size being greater than the first size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: GOSS INTERNATIONAL AMERICAS, INC.
    Inventor: Charles A. Tomczak
  • SHEET FOLDING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140243180
    Abstract: A sheet folding device includes: a sheet receiving unit with a pair of guide plates to restrict opposite sides of one or a plurality of stacked sheets and a striking portion to be struck by leading ends of the introduced sheets; a roller group to introduce the sheets into the sheet receiving unit, strike the introduced sheets on the striking portion to form a bent portion on the sheets, and nip and fold the formed bent portion and discharge the sheets from the sheet receiving unit; and a curve forming unit to form a curved portion on the sheets, at a position closer to the leading ends of the sheets than a position where the bent portion to be folded by the roller group is formed, the curved portion being curved in a width direction perpendicular to a direction of transfer of the sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION
    Inventors: Taku NAITOU, Akinori MAEKAWA
  • BLOOD AND BONE MARROW SIMULANT
    Publication number: 20140243181
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention is a blood simulant comprising an aqueous component, a non-aqueous component, a stabilizer, and a red dye soluble in the aqueous component and substantially insoluble in the non-aqueous component. In some embodiments, the blood simulant simulates whole blood or its components. In other embodiments, the simulant simulates bone marrow aspirates or its components. Methods of forming the simulants are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: ORTHOVITA, INC.
    Inventor: Stephen E. McIlhenny
  • GLASS-CERAMIC COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140243182
    Abstract: The invention provides a glass-ceramic composition manufactured using conventional raw material and one or more waste materials, wherein the waste materials are capable of producing glass forming oxides and glass modifying oxides. The waste materials are selected from a group that includes cullet, pozzolanic waste and fly ash. The invention also provides a method for manufacturing the glass-ceramic composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicants: UNIVERSITÀ DI PADOVA, KING ABDUL AZIZ CITY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Mohammed A. Binhussain, Paolo Colombo, Enrico Bernardo, Majed A. Binmajed, Mauro Marangoni, Hamad H. Atalasi, Amer M. Alajmi, Abdulaziz Altamimi
  • FUSION FORMABLE LITHIUM ALUMINOSILICATE GLASS CERAMIC
    Publication number: 20140243183
    Abstract: A down-drawable glass ceramic. The glass ceramic has a composition which yields a liquidus viscosity that enables formation of the parent glass by down-draw techniques such as fusion-draw and slot-draw methods. The resulting glass ceramic is white or translucent in appearance with high strength achieved through heat treatment of the fusion-formed glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: George Halsey Beall, Heather Debra Boek, Alexandre Michel Mayolet, Mark Owen Weller
  • INSULATOR AND SPARK PLUG
    Publication number: 20140243184
    Abstract: An insulator used in a spark plug having improved strength and dielectric strength performance. The insulator comprises a sintered compact whose main constituent is alumina. In the sintered compact, a content ratio of a rare earth element (R. E.) and a group 2 element (2A) satisfies 0.1?R. E./2A?1.4, and the content ratio of the R. E. and barium oxide (BaO) satisfies 0.2?BaO/R. E.?0.8. At least one virtual rectangular frame of 7.5 ?m×50 ?m surrounding crystals containing the rare earth element lies within a region of 630 ?m×480 ?m in any cross section of the sintered compact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kengo Fujimura, Toshimasa Saji, Hirokazu Kurono, Toshitaka Honda
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A LOW MELTING POINT NANO GLASS POWDER
    Publication number: 20140243185
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a low melting point nano glass powder. The method includes the steps of: preparing a bismuth-based low melting point glass powder precursor of a micro size, having bismuth (Bi) as the main ingredient; injecting the glass powder precursor into a reaction chamber of a plasma treatment device; applying thermal plasma via a direct current power source to the glass powder precursor injected into the reaction chamber, to vaporize the glass powder precursor; and generating nano glass powder having a nano size by quenching the gas generated by vaporizing the glass powder precursor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: INHA-INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Hyung Sun Kim, Dong Wha Park, Sung Hwan Cho, Sun ll Kim, Won Kyung Lee, Hyun Jin Shim
  • GLASS COMPOSITIONS HAVING HIGH THERMAL AND CHEMICAL STABILITY AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140243186
    Abstract: Described herein are alkali-free, boroalumino silicate glasses exhibiting desirable physical and chemical properties for use as substrates in flat panel display devices, such as, active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs). In accordance with certain of its aspects, the glasses possess good dimensional stability as a function of temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul Stephen Danielson, Adam James Ellison, Natesan Venkataraman
  • COATED SUBSTRATES FOR USE IN CATALYSIS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND METHODS OF COATING SUBSTRATES WITH WASHCOAT COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20140243187
    Abstract: Disclosed are, inter alia, methods of forming coated substrates for use in catalytic converters, as well as washcoat compositions and methods suitable for using in preparation of the coated substrates, and the coated substrates formed thereby. The catalytic material is prepared by a plasma-based method, yielding catalytic material with a lower tendency to migrate on support at high temperatures, and thus less prone to catalyst aging after prolonged use. Also disclosed are catalytic converters using the coated substrates, which have favorable properties as compared to catalytic converters using catalysts deposited on substrates using solution chemistry. Also disclosed are exhaust treatment systems, and vehicles, such as diesel vehicles, particularly light-duty diesel vehicles, using catalytic converters and exhaust treatment systems using the coated substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Qinghua YIN, Xiwang QI, Maximilian A. BIBERGER, Jayashir SARKAR
  • ALUMINUM SULFATE BOUND CATALYSTS
    Publication number: 20140243188
    Abstract: Alumina binder obtained from aluminum sulfate, the process of preparing the binder and the process of using the binder to prepare catalyst compositions are disclosed. Catalytic cracking catalyst compositions, in particularly, fluid catalytic cracking catalyst composition comprising zeolites, optionally clay and matrix materials bound by an alumina binder obtained from aluminum sulfate are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: W. R. GRACE & CO.-CONN.
    Inventor: Ranjit KUMAR
  • DIRECT ASSEMBLY OF HYDROPHOBIC NANOPARTICLES TO MULTIFUNCTION STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20140243189
    Abstract: A process that allows convenient production of multifunctional composite particles by direct self-assembly of hydrophobic nanoparticles on host nanostructures containing high density surface thiol groups is present. Hydrophobic nanoparticles of various compositions and combinations can be directly assembled onto the host surface through the strong coordination interactions between metal cations and thiol groups. The resulting structures can be further conveniently overcoated with a layer of normal silica to stabilize the assemblies and render them highly dispersible in water for biomedical applications. As the entire fabrication process does not involve complicated surface modification procedures, the hydrophobic ligands on the nanoparticles are not disturbed significantly so that they retain their original properties such as highly efficient luminescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Yadong Yin, Zhenda Lu
  • METHOD FOR PRODUCING MAGNESIUM ALCOHOLATE
    Publication number: 20140243190
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a spherical or ellipsoidal magnesium alcoholate having a narrow particle size distribution even when the particle size is small. The present invention provides a method for producing a magnesium alcoholate by adding in a portionwise manner to a reaction system and reacting, metallic magnesium, an alcohol, and at least one of a halogen or a halogen atom-containing compound in the reaction system under alcohol reflux, which is a method for producing a magnesium alcoholate characterized in that a mixture of metallic magnesium, an alcohol, and at least one of a halogen or a halogen atom-containing compound is added to the reaction system at each portionwise addition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: NIPPON SODA CO., LTD
    Inventor: Hitoshi Kobayashi
  • EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION CATALYST, AND EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION CATALYST STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20140243191
    Abstract: Provided are an exhaust gas purification catalyst including a carrier containing substituted aluminum borate in which 2.5 to 11.5 at. % of aluminum atoms contained therein are substituted by Fe, Co, Ga, or Ni, and Pd supported on the carrier; and an exhaust gas purification catalyst product including a catalyst support made of a ceramic or metallic material, and a layer of the aforementioned exhaust gas purification catalyst and which is supported on the catalyst support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Takahiro Sato, Yunosuke Nakahara, Masato Machida
  • HYDROGENATION CATALYST AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME
    Publication number: 20140243192
    Abstract: A hydrotreating catalyst includes a hydrogenation active metal supported on a alumina-phosphorus support and satisfies: a specific surface area being 100 m2/g or more; a total pore volume measured by mercury intrusion being in a range 0.80-1.50 ml/g; a maximum value of pore distribution being present in a pore diameter range 10-30 nm; a ratio of a pore volume of pores with a pore diameter within a range of ±2 nm of a pore diameter at the maximum value to a pore volume of pores with a pore diameter in a range 5-100 nm being 0.40 or less; a pressure capacity being 10 N/mm or more; 0.4-10.0 mass % of phosphorus being contained in the catalyst in terms of P2O5 concentration based on a total amount of the catalyst; and a hydrogenation active metal being at least one metal selected from metals of VIA and VIII groups of the periodic table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Kenji Yamane, Kouichi Ohama, Shogo Tagawa
  • REJUVENABLE CERAMIC EXHIBITING INTRAGRANULAR POROSITY
    Publication number: 20140243193
    Abstract: A cermet catalyst material, including a spinel matrix defining a spinel grain and a plurality metal particles embedded in and on the surface of the spinel grain. When the spinel grain is in a first oxidizing atmosphere and at a temperature above about 800 degrees Celsius the metal particles are absorbed into the spinel matrix in the form of metal cations. When the grain is in an second, less oxidizing atmosphere and at a temperature below about 1100 degrees Celsius the metal cations emerge from the spinel matrix to yield a plurality of metal particles adhering to the spinel grain or residing in intragranular pores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Michelene Hall
  • Fungicidal substituted 1--1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds
    Publication number: 20140243194
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1-{2-[2-halo-4-(4-halogen-phenoxy)-phenyl]-2-alkynyloxy-ethyl}-1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Jochen Dietz, Richard Riggs, Nadege Boudet, Jan Klaas Lohmann, Ian Robert Craig, Egon Haden, Erica May Wilson Lauterwasser, Bernd Mueller, Wassilios Grammenos, Thomas Grote
  • N-Thio-anthranilamide compounds and their use as pesticides
    Publication number: 20140243195
    Abstract: The present invention relates to N-thio-anthranilamide compounds and the stereoisomers, salts, tautomers and N-oxides thereof and to compositions comprising the same. The invention also relates to the use of the N-thio-anthranilamide compounds or of the compositions comprising such compounds for combating invertebrate pests. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of applying such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Markus Kordes, Prashant Deshmukh, Wolfgang Von Deyn, Karsten Koerber, Joachim Dickhaut, Henricus Maria Martinus Bastiaans, Florian Kaiser, Arun Narine, Nina Gertrud Bandur, Gemma Veitch, Deborah L. Culbertson, Paul Neese, Koshi Gunjima
  • Carbamoylmethoxy- and Carbamoylmethylthio- and Carbamoylmethylamino Benzamides for Combating Invertebrate Pests
    Publication number: 20140243196
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted carbamoylmethoxy and carbamoylmethylthio benzamide compounds and the stereoisomers, salts, tautomers and N-oxides thereof and to compositions comprising the same. The invention also relates to the use of the carbamoylmethoxy- and carbamoylmethylthio-benzamide compounds or of the compositions comprising such compounds for combating invertebrate pests. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of applying such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Prashant Deshmukh, Markus Kordes, Wolfgang Von Deyn, Karsten Koerber, Florian Kaiser, Joachim Dickhaut, Arun Narine, Nina Gertrud Bandur, Gemma Veitch, Deborah L. Culbertson, Paul Neese, Koshi Gunjima
  • CARBAMOYLMETHOXY- AND CARBAMOYLMETHYLTHIO- AND CARBAMOYLMETHYLAMINO BENZAMIDES FOR COMBATING INVERTEBRATE PESTS
    Publication number: 20140243197
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted carbamoylmethoxy and carbamoylmethylthio benzamide compounds and the stereoisomers, salts, tautomers and N-oxides thereof and to compositions comprising the same. The invention also relates to the use of the carbamoylmethoxy- and carbamoylmethylthio-benzamide compounds or of the compositions comprising such compounds for combating invertebrate pests. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of applying such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Prashant Deshmukh, Florian Kaiser, Karsten Körber, Markus Kordes, Joachim Dickhaut, Arun Narine, Nina Gertrud Bandur, Gemma Veitch, Deborah L. Culbertson, Paul Neese, Koshi Gunjima