Patents Issued in September 25, 2014
  • Publication number: 20140283322
    Abstract: A cleaning cloth constructed of an upper sheet and lower sheet that are joined together for form an interior cavity into which additional cleaning cloths, cleaning materials, abrasive materials, scented materials, etc. can be placed. The cleaning cloth includes strips that can be used to connect the cleaning cloth to a mop head or other surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: EZ PRODUCTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Joseph M. Colangelo
  • Publication number: 20140283323
    Abstract: The disclosed cleaning surface includes a reactivatable adhesive to capture and hold dirt, dust, and debris and a spacing element to allow for the cleaning surface to glide over a surface to be cleaned. The reactivatable adhesive can be washed clean, but once dry, it regains the ability to capture and hold dirt, dust, and debris, so that the cleaning surface is reusable. The disclosed cleaning surface combines the ability of using adhesive to greatly enhance the capture of dirt, dust, and debris, while also being reusable. The reactivatable adhesive is a reactivatable pressure sensitive adhesive which is a polymerized precursor comprising a monomer component which contains one or more alkyl acrylates, the alkyl groups of which have an average of 4-14 C atoms, at least 2.0 phr of hydrophobic silica, one or more polymerization initiators, one or more crosslinker compounds, and which is essentially free from polar comonomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Scott J. Tuman, Scott D. Pearson, Lloyd S. Vasilakes
  • Publication number: 20140283324
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus having a head with a downward facing cleaning element for cleaning of a ground surface. A first radial whisker is present on a lateral side of the head and a second radial whisker is present on an opposing lateral side of the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas K. Schultheis
  • Publication number: 20140283325
    Abstract: Novel connectors for coupling wiper blades with arms are described, including those that. A wiper blade connector may include first and second side walls and a bridge defining an upper channel, as well as a passage for receiving a rivet or pin. The connector may also include a reinforcement portion which may be an extension of the side walls, include a portion overhanging into the upper channel, an outward extension projecting in a direction away from the upper channel, or resilient tabs on the inside of the channel. The connector may also include a support element, such as a truss member, which extends the upper channel. A lateral brace may also be provided between side walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Pylon Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Kawashima, Robert Peter Peers
  • Publication number: 20140283326
    Abstract: A robot cleaner includes a main body traveling along a floor surface and removing foreign substances in a cleaning travel mode, a sensor unit sensing obstacles around the main body, brush units sweeping foreign substances on a floor surface through rotation, and a controller reducing the traveling velocity of the main body and causing the main body to approach a front obstacle, if an area where a plurality of obstacles contacts each other is sensed by the sensor unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jeong Gon Song, Joo Sung Moon, Kyung Hwan Yoo, Yeon Woo Lim
  • Publication number: 20140283327
    Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus is provided, including a dirt collection device for picking up dirty liquid from a floor surface to be cleaned as well as a dirty liquid tank, into which the dirty liquid can be transferred. In order to provide a floor cleaning apparatus of this type, which can be handled in a more user-friendly manner, it is proposed that the floor cleaning apparatus has a tank rinsing mechanism with at least one rinsing line, which includes at least one inlet opening for rinsing liquid, which can be provided for the tank rinsing mechanism, as well as at least one outlet opening for delivering rinsing liquid into an interior of the dirty liquid tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Gilles Troff, Brunhold Roppelt, Rainer Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20140283328
    Abstract: A multi-functional cleaning system usable as both a vacuum cleaner and a steam cleaner includes (a) a body having a motor assembly for generating suction and a dust collector for collecting foreign matters, (b) a first cleaning head, such as a vacuum nozzle, . detachably coupleable to the body and having an inlet for directing the foreign matters into the dust collector, and (c) a second cleaning head, such as a steam cleaning head, detachably coupleable to the body and having an outlet for directing steam onto a surface. Attaching the body to the first cleaning head forms a vacuum cleaner configuration. while attaching the body to the second cleaning head forms a steam cleaner configuration. Electrical wiring and connectors enable operation of the blower motor only in the vacuum cleaner configuration, and include protection against water ingress that can cause malfunctioning or create a safety hazard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Barrocas, Jason Boyd Thorne, Alexander J. Calvino
  • Publication number: 20140283329
    Abstract: A method of adjusting the power of a vacuum cleaner fan comprising a vacuum switch having a single switching point includes using the vacuum switch to create a signal indicative of a vacuum pressure created by the vacuum cleaner fan. The method also includes filtering the signal to obtain a resulting signal, the resulting signal being a measure of the vacuum pressure. The method further includes using the resulting signal as a controlled variable for adjusting the fan power with an electronic control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: MIELE & CIE. KG
    Inventor: Otto BRAUN
  • Publication number: 20140283330
    Abstract: A platform for a portable vacuum unit having a flat upper surface with two openings therethrough, and a flat lower surface including a seal member attached around its entire perimeter and adapted to engage an entire upper rim of a holding container. One of the openings is an intake opening having a gasket member attached around its entire perimeter, a second of the openings being a filter assembly opening having a gasket member attached around its entire perimeter. An intake connector member, and a filter assembly adapted to be removably connected to the gasket of the second opening and adapted such that when a portable vacuum unit is connected to the filter assembly, debris can be sucked by the portable vacuum unit into the holding container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Leo Tardif
  • Publication number: 20140283331
    Abstract: A separator for a vacuum cleaner has a cover part from which webs are projecting which are positioned along the circumference of the cover part at a spacing one behind the other with formation of through openings. At least some of the webs are without connection with each other at the end that is facing away from the cover part. The webs are elastically yielding transversely to the longitudinal direction. The webs are positioned in their mounting position with radial pretension on a spider which is fixedly seated on the motor shaft of the vacuum cleaner. Due to centrifugal forces occurring in operation of the vacuum cleaner as a result of the high rotary speed of the motor shaft, the webs of the separator are positioned with their free ends under high force on the spider. The separator is thus reliably entrained by the spider by friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: PROAIR GmbH Gerätebau
    Inventor: Paul Roth
  • Publication number: 20140283332
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided with a handle assembly drivingly connected to the surface cleaning head and comprising a multi-position brush control electrically coupled to the brush motor whereby the brush motor is operable in at least two different modes. An upright surface cleaning apparatus with a removable portable surface cleaning unit is also provided. The upright surface cleaning apparatus includes an air flow path extending from the cleaning head air outlet to the air treatment member air inlet and comprising a flexible electrified air flow conduit wherein the brush motor is electrically connected to the surface cleaning unit by a circuit that includes the flexible electrified air flow conduit, a handle assembly drivingly connected to the surface cleaning head and a brush control electrically coupled to the brush motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Jason Boyd Thorne
  • Publication number: 20140283333
    Abstract: An extension tube for a vacuum cleaner comprises an outer tube, an inner tube slidingly sheathed in the outer tube, wherein the front end of the inner tube being embedded with a sealing component with an end extending out from the inner tube, the inner tube being provided with several rows of clamping grooves, and each row of clamping grooves being provided with a plurality of clamping grooves at intervals in the length direction, and a length adjustment component mounted on the rear end of the outer tube and used for selectively fixing the inner tube to adjust the length of the extension tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Qinfeng Village, Miaoqiao, Tangqiao Town
    Inventor: Yoonki Kim
  • Publication number: 20140283334
    Abstract: A vacuum nozzle for removing liquid from surfaces includes a nozzle body defining an internal enclosed vacuum chamber wherein the chamber is of a size and shallow depth so as to enhance water flow therethrough, the nozzle body also having a vacuum source connector in fluid communication with the chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum source conduit, and the nozzle body also having a hard outer bottom surface and defining a plurality of vacuum suction ports opening between the chamber and the bottom surface. The vacuum nozzle also includes at least one injection member, wherein the at least one injection member is configured to inject a fluid below the nozzle body, whereby the nozzle, when connected to a suction source is placed on a saturated surface effects removal of water therefrom through the ports and chamber to the vacuum source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Paul Kappos
  • Publication number: 20140283335
    Abstract: A wheel assembly for a luggage item and a luggage item. The wheel assembly may include a housing for operably coupling the wheel assembly to a luggage item. The wheel assembly may also include a wheel support rotatably coupled to the housing and having a first axis of rotation. The wheel support may be coupled to a wheel member having a second axis of rotation. A friction reduction member may be positioned between the housing and the wheel support to facilitate the relative rotation therebetween. The wheel support may include an underside defining in part a conical shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l.
    Inventor: Reinhard Meersschaert
  • Publication number: 20140283336
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assisting movement of a bin into a closed position. An assistance system associated with the bin may be activated in response to a manipulation of a switch associated with the bin. The assistance system may comprise a biasing system and a switch. The biasing system may be configured to generate a force in a direction towards a closed position for the bin. A switch may be connected to the biasing system and configured to activate the biasing system when a selected amount of weight is present in the bin. The force in the direction towards the closed position for the bin may be generated in response to activating the assistance system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Mark LeQuesne Cloud, Christopher Lyle Schwitters, Kwun-Wing Cheung, Paul Andrew Kinzer
  • Publication number: 20140283337
    Abstract: One aspect is a multi-axis clip hinge with a rotatable member having a spherical portion with a greatest outer diameter and a coupling portion for articulating said member. A clip is provided having an arm defining an inside diameter and comprising a connecting portion. The inside diameter of the arm is less than the greatest outer diameter of the spherical portion of the rotatable member and is engaged therewith such that it interferes with and grips the outside diameter of the spherical portion. A housing is configured to engage the connection portion of the clip thereby securing the clip to the housing. At least one of the clip and the housing prevents relative translational movement of the clip relative to the spherical portion yet allows the spherical portion to rotate in three axes of rotation relative to the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: REELL PRECISION MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Allan Triebold, David Wahlstedt
  • Publication number: 20140283338
    Abstract: A method for hanging an object and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes an apparatus comprising a track, an upper flange attached to a track, and a carrier disposed in said track. The carrier is laterally moveable along the length of the track. In one embodiment the apparatus comprises a top unit and a base unit. The top unit comprises pins, a track, at least one carrier, and a lower flange. The base unit is affixed to a ceiling, and the top unit is affixed to the base unit via the pins. In one embodiment the anchors are not visible from below. Further, in one embodiment, the carrier is vertically positionable within, and removable from a channel formed by the set of flanges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Gretchen Seewald ATWELL
  • Publication number: 20140283339
    Abstract: The following invention relates to a locking clip (1), specifically a geometric friction device for securing cord-like materials (3), particularly a locking clip for securing a length of resilient rubber cord, yet more specifically for providing a means of attaching resilient rubber cords to furniture items to convert said furniture items into resistance training apparatus for the purpose rehabilitation or fitness training. The locking clip comprising a housing (2) which comprises a plurality of chambers, providing means for forming a fixing loop (4), and a locking chamber (12), wherein said at least one locking chamber is located at an acute angle (a) to at least one of the plurality of chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Sean Gallagher, Joseph Michael Birks
  • Publication number: 20140283340
    Abstract: New fastening devices and techniques are provided. In some aspects of the invention, a new self-ratcheting cord is provided, with unlimited possible divisions and insertion points for self-threading and -ratcheting along its length. In some embodiments, the insertion points comprise ports through which an end of the cord can be threaded. Ridges perpendicular to the length of the cord line the exterior and comprise an appropriate size, shape and material permitting the cord to move in the direction of insertion through the ports, but limiting reversal. In some embodiments, ridges also line the inside of each port, parallel to the port, and perpendicular to a length of cord at points threaded through the port. In some embodiments, the ports themselves have an exterior shape to lock the cord. Some embodiments also comprise periodic scoring and other built-in devices to permit snapping the cord by hand at any desired length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Christopher V. Beckman
  • Publication number: 20140283341
    Abstract: A cable clamp to be mounted to an installation board includes a binding portion, and a first sandwiching portion and a second sandwiching portion connected to the binding portion and capable of sandwiching the installation board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WU ZHOU, JUN-HUI WANG
  • Publication number: 20140283342
    Abstract: A system of attachment surface structures that find their best use in the form of repeatedly removable straps and bands for securing one object to another. The surfaces are preferably constructed of narrow sheets of flexible polymer plastic materials having generally high tensile strength. A first embodiment includes shaped parallel ridges on one surface that interlock with mating parallel ridges on an opposing surface. These parallel ridges may be double sided (interlocking on both sides of each shaped ridge with the next shaped ridge on either side) or single sided (interlocking with a single ridge oriented 180 degrees from the first). Further embodiments include an array of shaped posts of various regular geometric shapes that interlock with an opposing array of identical posts. Further embodiments include parallel ridge pairs that interlock with parallel post-type ridges that lend themselves to extrusion manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas M. ADAMS, James D. BENNER, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140283343
    Abstract: A knitted surface fastener is provided that is capable of firmly forming warp knitting structure of a sewn area and achieving weight reduction as well as production costs reduction. A knitted surface fastener includes a pair of right and left sewn areas and a surface fastener area disposed between the right and left sewn areas. An average used amount of the weft insertion yarns in the sewn areas is set to be larger than an average used amount of the weft insertion yarns in the surface fastener area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: YKK Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuhisa Okawa, Takeshi Kyuwa, Yuichi Yamashita
  • Publication number: 20140283344
    Abstract: A clip-clamp device for preferably closing and sealing bags and the like. The clip-clamp device includes a closure assembly including a pair of lever members spatially arranged and facing one another and also including an interconnector extending between the lever members, and further Including at least one biased member connected to the lever members for memory retentiveness and to bias the lever members about and seal an opening of a container such as a bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: ERNESTO A. AGUERO-HERNANDEZ
  • Publication number: 20140283345
    Abstract: A fastening device configured for an easy removable attachment to fabric that is employable with one hand to form a compressive engagement with a mounting point on fabric that is easy to use and non-damaging to fabric. The device can be easily operated by users with limited hand or finger dexterity or only having a single useable hand. The engagement provides a compressive gripping engagement means which is easily positioned to a mounting position on fabric which can be sighted through a gap in a central area of the body of the device. The enhanced gripping means are provided by a toothed gripping means or a friction enhancing means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Aaron Jones
  • Publication number: 20140283346
    Abstract: A latching device configured to secure a strap to a piece of sports equipment or other wearable equipment. The latching device includes a locking buckle and clasp assembly. The locking buckle has a main body portion and a release mechanism. The release mechanism has locking pawls with claw members. The locking pawls engage the clasp assembly to releasably retain the locking buckle on the clasp assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Bruce James Mitchell, JR., Joseph Albert Simon
  • Publication number: 20140283347
    Abstract: A corrugated fiberboard box assembly including a first portion including a bottom section having a pair of opposite long edges and a pair of opposite short edges with all edges being bounded by a plurality of creases, a pair of opposing side panels running along and connected to the pair of opposite long edges by two of the plurality of creases, and a pair of opposing end panels running along and connected to the pair of opposite short edges by another two of the plurality creases. The first portion being foldable to form a rectangular box with the bottom section on the bottom and the side panels and end panels both extending substantially perpendicularly upwardly away from the bottom to form side walls of the box. The box further includes a separate inner liner configured to fit within an inside of the side walls and a top configured to fit over the tops of the side walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Peter Centenari
  • Publication number: 20140283348
    Abstract: A method for recycling a fiber laminae, the fiber laminae being impregnated with a partially cured resin, the partially cured resin being expired, the method comprising steps of jetting a solvent toward the fiber laminae; extracting the partially cured resin from the fiber laminae, said extraction being effected by impingements of the solvent jet against the fiber laminae's impregnated partially cured resin; and drying the fiber laminae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Ramazan Asmatulu
  • Publication number: 20140283349
    Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for crimping self-expanding devices. The crimping devices may be useful for crimping a variety of different self-expanding devices (whether such devices are biodegradable or bio-durable). The crimping devices may have crimping members to engage the self-expanding device to reduce the device from an expanding configuration to an unexpanded configuration. The crimping member may comprise or include a suture, wire, ribbon, guiding hoop, pusher, prong, holding bar, balloon, jaws, combinations thereof, or the like. The crimping devices may also include or comprise a holding structure to hold the self-expanding device in an unexpanded or expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Anthony J. ABBATE, Bin HUANG, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE, Richard E. KAUFMAN, Vijaykumar RAJASEKHAR
  • Publication number: 20140283350
    Abstract: Tooling for partial disassembly of a bypass turbofan engine wherein the longitudinal axis of the bypass turbofan engine remains generally horizontal during disassembly. The low pressure turbine module is removed with a low pressure turbine module horizontal removal tool. An extended bearing nut tool may be supported by a stabilization member and may remove a bearing nut. An extended high pressure turbine shaft stretching tool may stretch a high pressure turbine shaft to release a high pressure turbine shaft nut. An extended bearing pulling tool may be used to pull a bearing while the low pressure turbine shaft remains in place. A modified measurement bridge may be used to measure the position of certain components while the low pressure turbine shaft remains in place. A nozzle jig may be used to assemble nozzles and feather seals to create a nozzle module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Erik C. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20140283351
    Abstract: A method and a device are provided for replacing individual idler rollers for conveyors, with which a web belt can be lifted and worn-out or damaged idler rollers in upper and lower runs can be individually replaced. The device includes, separately for replacing the idler rollers in the upper run and in the lower run, a subframe (1) for lifting the web belt (7) and for holding the web belt (7), such that a sufficient clearance is formed for replacing worn-out idler rollers (53) by means of a changing frame (2). A service vehicle is equipped with a lifting apparatus for moving dividing devices. The process steps include lifting the web belt (7), removing the old idler roller (53old), inserting the new idler roller (53new) and lowering the web belt (7). The drawing shows the use of two dividing devices in the replacing of idler rollers in the upper run.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: TAKRAF GmbH
    Inventors: Rainer KAHRGER, Mario DILEFELD, Steffen VOLLRATH
  • Publication number: 20140283352
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a filament tape utilization device is disclosed, which includes a handle with a first and second surface, where the first surface has treads for assisting a user in releasing the cutting filament from the main web of filament tape. According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of using the filament tape utilization device is disclosed, which includes securing a portion of the filament tape to a surface and leaving a free end of the filament tape not secured to the surface, securing part of the free end of the filament tape on the filament tape utilization device, and applying a force to the free end of the filament tape in a direction away from the filament tape utilization device so as to disengage the cutting filament from the main web of the filament tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Calman, Kathryn S. Calman
  • Publication number: 20140283353
    Abstract: A workpiece assembly line includes assembly units that assemble a workpiece, and a workpiece transfer unit that allows transfer of the workpiece between the workpiece transfer unit and each assembly unit. The assembly units are disposed around the workpiece transfer unit. The workpiece is transferred between the assembly units via the workpiece transfer unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA YASKAWA DENKI
    Inventors: Toshiyuki HARADA, Toshiaki IKEDA, Ken OKAWA, Shinji OGASAWARA, Akihiro SHIOTA
  • Publication number: 20140283354
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for positioning one or more components relative to a work surface are provided. The apparatus can include a frame having a first support member extending therefrom. At least one extendable member can be disposed on the first support member. The extendable member can be adapted to move in a linear direction. At least one magnet can be disposed on the frame. The magnet can include at least one contact side that can be switchable between a magnetized state and a non-magnetized state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Will Harris, Gerald L. Dasbach
  • Publication number: 20140283355
    Abstract: A medical device for advancement over a guidewire includes a number of lumens therein including a working channel lumen, one or more control wire lumens, and a guidewire lumen. A flexible support within the device includes number of interlocking elements that resist longitudinal compression, transfer rotational torque, and can bend side to side. The flexible support also includes a slot that is aligned with the guidewire lumen. An outer jacket includes a perforation, slot, slit, or thinned area that is aligned with the slot in the support member and the guidewire lumen in order to allow a device such as a guidewire to be removed from the guidewire lumen and through the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Yem Chin, John B. Golden, Paul M. Scopton, Robert B. DeVries, John O. McWeeney
  • Publication number: 20140283356
    Abstract: A device for manufacturing a support for fixing cells of the present invention is capable of easily manufacturing a support that has needle-like bodies arranged on a base. The manufacturing device 2 is provided with a base 10, a holder 4, an insertion guide 6 and an alignment mechanism. The base 10 is retained by a holder 4. The base 10 is provided with a plurality of openings 15, into which needle-like bodies 20 are inserted and fixed. An insertion guide 6 is provided next to the holder 4 and includes slots 12 for placing a plurality of needle-like bodies 20 generally parallel to each other. The insertion guide 6 is provided with a plurality of slots 12 for placing the needle-like bodies 20 at corresponding positions to the openings 15, so that the alignment mechanism moves the insertion guide 6 such that the feed openings 12a are positioned adjacent to the openings 15.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicants: SAGA UNIVERSITY, CYFUSE BIOMEDICAL K.K.
    Inventor: Koichi Nakayama
  • Publication number: 20140283357
    Abstract: A workpiece assembly system includes a first manual station in which a person performs an operation of providing a first component set onto a pallet; a first robot station in which a robot performs an operation of assembling the first component set into a workpiece on a surface plate; and a conveyor that conveys the pallet and the surface plate from the first robot station to a subsequent manual station. After the robot has removed the first component set from the pallet and before the robot finishes the operation in the first robot station, the pallet is conveyed to the subsequent manual station prior to the surface plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA YASKAWA DENKI
    Inventors: Toshiyuki HARADA, Ken OKAWA, Kenji MATSUFUJI, Shinji OGASAWARA, Toshiaki IKEDA
  • Publication number: 20140283358
    Abstract: A removable cartridge cleaner assembly is provided that has an insertion device for ease in installing an elongate cartridge assembly carrying belt cleaner assemblies onto an elongate support extending across a conveyor belt in an operative position thereon. In one form, an elongate lever handle pivotally connected to the elongate cartridge assembly can be used to generate a leveraged insertion force, preferably by an operator that does not need to reach into the operating envelope of the conveyor system, e.g. beyond tensioning mechanisms or under the belt. The handle and the cartridge assembly can have an over-center locking mechanism therebetween for providing the operator tactile feedback as to when pivoting of the lever handle has caused the cartridge assembly to be shifted to its operative position on the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel J. Kuiper, Brett E. DeVries, Gregory Lee Westphall, Richard W. Gilman
  • Publication number: 20140283359
    Abstract: An alignment tool for use in aligning a manway cover with a manway body/flange includes an alignment tool plate having a plate body, a first planar surface and a plurality of plate openings each spaced from a first edge where each of the plurality of plate openings are positioned to align with a corresponding opening in the manway body/flange, a tool beam support having a distal end portion and extending a predefined distance transversely from the tool alignment plate, a cover attachment plate having at least one through-opening sized and positioned for attachment of the cover attachment plate to the manway cover, and a height adjuster extending between and connecting the tool beam support to the cover attachment plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSAL HINGE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Edward A. DePietro
  • Publication number: 20140283360
    Abstract: A battery holder holds a plurality of batteries by a simple structure. A battery holder 20 has a holder member 40 to hold batteries Bt. The holder member 40 includes a holder body 42 provided as a plate-like member, and holding holes 40S. The holding hole 40S is formed, such that a holding space 40Sa is secured between the inner wall of the holding hole 40S and the side face of the battery Bt. The holder member 40 has pressing projections 42a, each being formed by pressing and plastically deforming part of the holder body 42 toward an axial direction of the battery and formed by protruding part of the inner wall of the holding hole 40S toward the center of the battery. The pressing projections are arranged, such as to press the side face of the battery Bt and hold the battery Bt in the holder member 40.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shinichi TAKEDA, Jin KASUYA, Yoshiaki KAMEDA, Kosuke KUSABA, Masanori KODERA, Yukihiro ISOGAI, Kazuhiro NORO, Nobuyoshi FUJIWARA
  • Publication number: 20140283361
    Abstract: The specification discloses a crimping process for crimping a metal ferrule (19) onto a hose (17) including the steps of applying a radially inwardly directed crimping force to die elements (16) adapted to engage the ferrule (19) and increasing said crimping force to a first level over a first period of time, at least partially removing the crimping force from said die elements after said first period of time, and reapplying the radially directed crimping force to said die elements (16) and increasing said crimping force to a second level over a second period of time, said second crimping force level being equal to, higher or lower than said first level, and at an end of the crimping process, removing the crimping force fully from the die elements (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Betaswage Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Frederick Hubert Van Essen
  • Publication number: 20140283362
    Abstract: A method is provided for producing a clinch-rivet connection using a rotary oscillating movement for connecting two metal components, wherein via the oscillating movement by means of forming rollers, a vertical, and simultaneously, a horizontal deformation is carried out, wherein one of the components has a preformed, flat, tab-like arc web, and the second component is provided with an at least partially V-shaped arc slot, which allows the accommodation of the preformed, flat, tab-like arc web, and via radial oscillating movement, the forming roller presses the arc web into the arced slot by superimposed axial movement, wherein the outer circumference of the forming rollers is provided with a wedge-shaped profile, and the oscillating movement of each forming roller with a specific pendulum path across the arc web does not exceed the length of the arc web
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Anton STRAUB
  • Publication number: 20140283363
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for fastening structures. A first end of a body is placed into a hole on a first side of the structures. The body has an outer surface with a noncircular cross-section. A nut element is positioned on a flange at a second end of the body. A bolt is moved into a channel at the first end of the body towards the nut element on the flange on the second end of the body on the first side the structures. The bolt and the nut element are fastened to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: The Boeing Company
  • Publication number: 20140283364
    Abstract: A golf club head alloy includes 7-9.5 wt % of aluminum, 0.5-2 wt % of vanadium, 0.05-0.4 wt % of silicon, less than 0.4 wt % of iron, less than 0.15 wt % of oxygen, less than 0.1 wt % of carbon, less than 0.05 wt % of nitrogen, with the rest being titanium. The golf club head alloy has a density of 4.32-4.35 g/cm3. A method uses the golf club head alloy to produce a sheet material for a club head striking plate. The method includes smelting the golf club head alloy into a titanium alloy rod, and repeatedly heating the titanium alloy rod and forging the titanium alloy rod into a flat blank. The flat blank is hot rolled to form a thin blank, wherein the flat blank has a reduction ratio of 70-75%. The thin blank is cold rolled into an alloy sheet material, and the alloy sheet material is annealed to form a sheet material for a club head striking plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Ming-Jui Chiang, Chun-Fu Chang
  • Publication number: 20140283365
    Abstract: Methods of making nozzles are disclosed. More specifically, methods of making nozzles that may be used as components of a fuel injection system are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jun-Ying Zhang, Michael R. Gorman, Haiyan Zhang, Raymond P. Johnston, Barry S. Carpenter, John C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20140283366
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus for manufacturing a display device, includes: a first holding section configured to hold a first substrate; a second holding section configured to hold a second substrate; a turning section configured to turn the first holding section such that the first substrate and the second substrate face each other; a support section configured to support the first holding section after the turning; an adjustment section; and an elevation section. The adjustment section is provided at an upper end of the support section and is configured to adjust a distance between the first holding section after the turning and the upper end of the support section. The elevation section is configured to elevate the second holding section and attach the first substrate and the second substrate via an adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Takahide MIYAHARA, Takeshi Morita, Kentaro Miyazaki
  • Publication number: 20140283367
    Abstract: Support comprising a reception zone in which the external envelope matches the shape of a plate (P2) designed to be placed on a droplet deposited at least in the reception zone in order to achieve capillary self-assembly of the plate and the support, and at least one pair of tracks (T11, T12) that extend on the support from the reception zone and that have a lyophilic type affinity with the droplet such that an overflow of the droplet beyond the reception zone is guided in the tracks, characterised in that the at least one pair of tracks comprises a first track (T11) and a second track (T12) that do not have the same lyophilic type degree of affinity with the droplet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicants: STMICROELECTRONICS (CROLLES 2) SAS, COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENE ALT
    Inventors: Jean Berthier, Lea Di Cioccio, Sebastien Mermoz
  • Publication number: 20140283368
    Abstract: A group of fixtures for thin-walled shell/cylindrical components (10) while they are being machined internally and externally, has a mounting base (1) having mounting holes, positioning pins and clamps to locate one end of the thin-walled component. A supporting arbour or cylinder (5) is fixed in the base. A circular lid (12) is fixed to the supporting arbour or cylinder and has a wedged step to locate the other end of the cylindrical component for internal and external machining, or the major open end of shell component for internal machining. A pair of modified vehicle wheel inner tubes (8) are disposed around the supporting arbour or cylinder. A multi-layered sacrificial liner (7) surrounds the pressure element and is adapted to fit between it and the thin-walled components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
    Inventor: Zunmin GENG
  • Publication number: 20140283369
    Abstract: A method of forming a structure for a gyroscope sensor includes forming a first dielectric over a substrate and a material layer over the first dielectric layer. A first portion of the material layer is removed to form a recess and a second portion of the material layer is removed to define a first channel between a gyro disk and a frame. A second channel is formed in the substrate corresponding to the first channel, and a portion of the first dielectric is removed to form a second dielectric between the gyro disk and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Ting-Hau WU, Chun-Ren CHENG, Jiou-Kang LEE, Jung-Huei PENG, Shang-Ying TSAI
  • Publication number: 20140283370
    Abstract: A computer system includes a removable computer module. The computer module includes a retaining mechanism securing the computer module within a computer system chassis of the computer system. The computer module further includes a retaining mechanism protection device preventing access to the retaining mechanism. To remove the computer module from the computer system chassis, a user must move the retaining mechanism protection device. Upon notification of movement of the retaining mechanism protection device, the CPU takes the appropriate operations to disable the functionality of the computer module and allow safe removal thereof without powering down the computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael K. T. Lee
  • Publication number: 20140283371
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sealed battery includes: injecting an electrolytic solution into an exterior; introducing a detection gas into the exterior; and detecting a leakage by detecting a leakage of the detection gas introduced into the exterior, the electrolytic solution in an electrolytic solution tank is pressure fed into the exterior by pressurizing the electrolytic solution tank by feeding a gas of a kind the same as the detection gas in the electrolytic solution tank where the electrolytic solution is stored, in order to inject the electrolytic solution into the battery container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Akira TSUKUI