Patents Issued in October 9, 2014
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Publication number: 20140299606Abstract: Described herein are systems relating to packaging boxes. In some implementations, the packaging boxes include one or more trays used to support product cups, such as k-cups. The product cups, for example, can be used to hold tea, coffee, or flavoring. Some examples of flavoring include honey or other liquid flavoring a user can add to tea or coffee to adjust the flavor of the tea or coffee (e.g., honey comb and lemon grass, creamer, orange marmalade, mint peach, etc.). The packaging boxes can include a longitudinal axis parallel to the top and a long side of the box. The trays placed in the packaging boxes, for example, can have a similar longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axes of the packaging box.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Lawrence Charles
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Publication number: 20140299607Abstract: A food carrier configured for use in decorating, storing, serving and transporting food in a single device. The food carrier includes a turntable base having a body and a rotating member that rotates about a central axis relative to the body, a serving platter configured to removably secure to the turntable base; and a lid configured to engage the turntable base. The turntable base has a plurality of locking mechanisms to secure the rotating member relative to the body. The lid may be lockable to the turntable base by at least one locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: WILTON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: David Starr, Bruce Konen, Mason Umholtz, Catherine Franczyk, Sarah Mault
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Publication number: 20140299608Abstract: A highchair system enables removable attachment of objects to a tray of the highchair and protects the highchair from food and liquid spills. A flexible slipcover is removably attachable to the highchair tray so as to extend over at least an upper surface thereof. A permanent magnet or a ferromagnetic material is associated with the slipcover. Objects, such as a dish or a toy, are held in place on the highchair tray by magnetic attraction forces. Tethered utensils may be removably attachable to the dish.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Kelly Ann Melo
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Publication number: 20140299609Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure accumulator which consists of at least one accumulator housing (103) with at least one connection (111; 113) for a pressure medium (149), especially in the form of a fluid that can be accumulated in the accumulator housing (103), a filling material (119) that has hollow chambers or that forms at least one hollow chamber for accommodating at least part of said pressure medium (149) being introduced into at least sections of the accumulator housing (103). The pressure accumulator according to the invention is characterized in that an interior (117) of the accumulator housing (103) is completely filled with the filling material (119) to such an extent that the filling material (119) contacts the entire surface of a wall (120) of the accumulator housing (103).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Herbert Baltes, Peter Kloft
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Publication number: 20140299610Abstract: A boss (1) for a composite pressure container for fluids is disclosed, in which the radial thickness of a lip (23) of the boss arranged between the coupling or valve member (5) and an imbedded member (2) is especially adapted to the intended pressure inside the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Rune Ulekleiv, Per Vidar Hamnvik
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Publication number: 20140299611Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooling device (1) comprising a body (2) having a rear wall (3) having an inner surface (4), an outer surface (5) produced from cellulosic material and an insulation material (6) filled in the volume between the inner surface (4) and the outer surface (5), and wherein the insulation material (6) is prevented from forming deformations on the outer surface (5) during its solidification.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Arcelik Anonim SirketiInventors: Ozgun Atac Gultekin, Ahmet Kececi
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Publication number: 20140299612Abstract: A cup holder is provided. The cup holder is selectively movable about an axis between a stowed position and a deployed position. The cup holder includes a support base rotatable about the axis. The cup holder also includes an arm extending upward from the support base. The arm is rotatable to define the stowed position and the deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Gerard Brinas
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Publication number: 20140299613Abstract: The invention refers to a geriatric feeding cup for feeding liquid to an elderly person, including a cup adapted to receive the liquid, a lid and a spout made of a soft pliable material fitted to the cup. In use, the geriatric feeding cup enables the search reflex, the suck reflex and the swallow reflex to be stimulated in the elderly person so that they can be fed the liquid in a more effective and safe manner. The invention also relates to a method of use of the geriatric feeding cup whereby the search reflex, the suck reflex and the swallow reflex are stimulated to feed the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Gabriel Roux
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Publication number: 20140299614Abstract: A lid for a drinking cup enables drinking while inhibiting splashing and spilling. The lid features a dispensing well formed in a drinking spout. The dispensing well includes a plurality of openings in a sidewall proximate a spout front wall. All direct liquid paths out of the cup are substantially blocked. A plurality of baffles around the openings direct beverage flow in a plurality of channels before the beverage reaches the dispensing well. Beverage splashes larger than the channels are deflected or broken up, before passing through. The placement of the openings directs splashed liquid away from the user. A plurality of vent holes is provided to allow air to enter the cup as beverage is consumed. Vent holes located near the dispensing well can be blocked during drinking when the cup is full and the beverage is hot, but unblocked as the beverage cools and is consumed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Waddington North America, Inc.Inventor: Ashish K. Mithal
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Publication number: 20140299615Abstract: A holder for a liquid container, and an assembly of such a holder and a liquid container. The liquid container can be clamped or enclosed in the holder by a closing part which comprises a pouring spout which can be connected or is connected to a filling opening of the liquid container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: GVG OLIEHANDEL B.V.Inventor: Peter Heinz Maria Van Gelder
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Publication number: 20140299616Abstract: A mounting assembly to support a refuse container and mount the refuse container to a variety of objects. The mounting assembly includes a body portion extending along a first plane between a first end and a second end of the mounting assembly, a mounting portion extending along a second plane outwardly from the first plane, the mounting portion configured to be secured to a fixture, one or more support members at the first end of the mounting assembly, each of the one or more support members configured to couple to a corresponding portion of the container; and a retaining member at the second end of the mounting assembly, the retaining member configured to retain a fastening member that is to extend around at least a portion of an exterior perimeter of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Avi Persellin
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Publication number: 20140299617Abstract: Apparatus for carrying or covering a beverage container which is adjustable in form. In certain embodiments, apparatus for carrying and/or covering a beverage container which provides insulative properties and which is so structurally designed so as to be capable of being alternately configured to fit a can or a bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Ryan Hiner
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Publication number: 20140299618Abstract: A container for food products is defined by a cup-shaped basket, which is made of a first polymeric material, and is provided with a gripping handle connected to the basket in rotary manner by means of two coupling elements, which are made of a second polymeric material, and are welded to the basket itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: SIROPACK ITALIA S.R.L.Inventor: Rocco De Lucia
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Publication number: 20140299619Abstract: A waste container includes a body having a base and a side wall extending upward from the base to define a container interior. A lid is hingeably secured to an upper portion of the side wall. A latch assembly selectively secures the lid to the side wall. The latch assembly includes a handle portion and a rotatable latch portion rotatable about an axis. The rotatable latch portion has a latch member that selectively interlocks with a hook portion. In one example, at least one additional rotatable member is mounted to the latch assembly that is independently rotatable relative to the rotatable latch portion. In one example, the container includes a release component that is independently operable of the latch assembly to unlatch the lid. In one example, the lid includes at least one flexing channel to control flexing movement of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANYInventor: Derick Foster
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Publication number: 20140299620Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher assembly on a shelf. In an embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and a laser scanner. The laser scanner is configured to transmit a swept beam to a mirrored reflective surface located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the laser beam at the laser scanner to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf. In another embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and an infrared transceiver that sends and receives infrared signals. The transceiver may be located behind the pusher assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: John Wesley Swafford, JR., Michael Alvin Lembke
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Publication number: 20140299621Abstract: A feeder unit includes: a vibrator that generates vibrations through the application of a current; and a trough located above the vibrator. Medicine on the trough is made feedable in one direction by transmitting the vibrations generated by the vibrator to the trough. The vibrator and the trough are attachable to and detachable from each other by means of a magnetic force. The trough is a component of the feeder unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Yoshiki Matsuhisa
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Publication number: 20140299622Abstract: A needle storage magazine for storing and dispensing a plurality of needle assemblies is presented, the needle storage magazine has: a plurality of mounting sleeves each adapted to mount an unused needle assembly or a used needle assembly, a case holding the mounting sleeves side by side, and a feeding and storage mechanism which feeds one of the unused needle assemblies within the mounting sleeve to an opening as well as which draws back one of the used needle assemblies into the mounting sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Verena Hofmann, Uwe Dasbach, Thorsten Mutter, Peter Nober, Leo Zeimetz
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Publication number: 20140299623Abstract: A dispenser includes a body, the body including a product housing defining an interior for housing a plurality of products. The product housing has a dispensing portion defining a dispensing opening configured to permit the removal of at least one of the plurality of products from the interior. The body further includes a plunger movably engaged with the product housing and including a product support that moves within the interior to move the plurality of products towards the dispensing opening, the dispenser comprising a moisture tight seal between the plunger and the product housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: CSP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Jean-Pierre Giraud
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Publication number: 20140299624Abstract: A device for dispensing a dental material comprises first compartment and the second compartment formed between interconnected sheet-like layers. The compartments encapsulate a first flowable component and a second flowable component of the dental material. The device has a first seal and a second seal for sealing the first compartment and the second compartment in the device. Each seal is adapted to automatically open in consequence of forcing a component of the dental material toward the seal. The capacity of the first compartment and the second compartment relative to each other is dimensioned such that squeezing out the first component from the first compartment by compressing the first compartment causes the first seal and the second seal to open. The device preferably allows easy and quick activation for use of the stored components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Marc Peuker, Alexander Walter, Dieter Poschmann
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Publication number: 20140299625Abstract: The present invention relates to a single dose dispenser package (1, 10, 100) intended for storage of fluids, particularly perfumes, comprising a small-sized hollow body so as to allow for the storage of single dose of perfume, totally or partially made of flexible and impermeable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Natura Cosméticos S.A.Inventors: Ana Carolina FRANCO SOUTELLO, Anderson da SILVA SANTOS, Luna Menina GONÇALVES WEYEL, Juliana CARVALHÃES LAGO, Joice PANZARIN SAVIETTO, Julio Cesar LEGRAMANTI NEVES
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Publication number: 20140299626Abstract: Apparatus for the delivery of fluid products comprising at least a base support, a plurality of dispensing units of said fluid products contained in containing receptacles by means of respective dispensing nozzles, wherein said dispensing units are disposed on a platform selectively rotatable with respect to said base support, in order to dispose at least one of said dispensing units in at least a first position in which said fluid products are suitable to be delivered from said containing receptacles to a container associated with said base support, by means of a corresponding pumping device, and wherein at least a drive member is disposed on said base support and is suitable to be kinematically connected to one or more pumping devices, first rapid connection means are provided to achieve at least one of either the connection of at least one of said dispensing nozzles with at least one of said dispensing units, or the connection between first kinematic connection means suitable to be selectively connected toType: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: CPS COLOR EQUIPMENT SPA CON UNICON SOCIOInventors: Giuliano Solera, Daniele Dall'Olio
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Publication number: 20140299627Abstract: A beverage dispensing assembly which has one or more urns to which a manual, post-mix valve is engaged, on front walls thereof. The urn or urns do not contain fluid, rather, at least, a pair of fluid lines carrying pressurized fluid to the post-mix valve, which may be a “T” valve. The two fluid lines carry fluid from a first and a second fluid source, typically pressurized, which sources are remote from the urn or urns. If the assembly is comprised of more than one urn, it may include a base, designed to hold the urns in side-by-side alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Schroeder Industries, Inc. d/b/a Schroeder AmericaInventors: David Santy, A.A. Jud Schroeder, Deborah Absalon
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Publication number: 20140299628Abstract: A dispenser is provided having a nozzle that can direct light down a stream of liquid exiting therefrom. The nozzle includes one or more features to promote a substantially laminar flow of liquid therethrough. This construction can allow the light to travel farther down the stream of liquid exiting the nozzle than in e.g., non-laminar flow. Such light transmission can allow the user to more accurately view the dispenser and liquid flow when filling a container with liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Joseph Emil Gormley, Ronald Scott Tarr
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Publication number: 20140299629Abstract: A condiment dispenser is provided that includes a body having an internal space divided into compartments, and a plurality of condiment cartridges that can be inserted into the compartments of the condiment dispenser. Condiments can be dispensed by opening one or more nozzles and applying manual force to compress the body of the condiment dispenser to dispense a condiment from each open nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Bader Abdullah Al Kalloti, Alain Adel Honein
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Publication number: 20140299630Abstract: Disclosed is a beverage dispenser having a plurality of non-linear dispensing sides each having a dispensing station of a dimension suitable to comfortably accommodate a user/operator. Each dispensing station is of a dimension narrower than that of a dispensing station of a conventional dispenser. The beverage dispenser of the present disclosure allows for variations and flexibility in the shape of the unit, and a user-friendly touch screen accommodates one or more concurrent users/operators, while also allowing a choice of various beverage selections. The touch screen provides a user interface that may be configured for use by a restaurant employee and/or self-service applications. In addition, the user friendly touchscreen interface also facilitates the use of ADA compliant controls. The beverage dispenser of the present disclosure also allows for “banking” of multiple units into a “kiosk” type formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: James W. BROWN, Gilles Argivier
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Publication number: 20140299631Abstract: An apparatus for storing fluids in an exterior climate-controlled chamber. The chamber provides a climate controlled environment for one or more useful fluids without requiring interior living space for storage of such fluids. In certain embodiments, the chamber provides a mechanism for automatic delivery of fluids directly into the living space.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Jose Soto
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Publication number: 20140299632Abstract: A dispenser has a body with a variable-volume storage chamber for storing product. A compression chamber is in fluid communication with the storage chamber for receiving substance therefrom. A one-way valve of the dispenser includes valve seat and flexible valve cover seated on the valve seat and defining a normally-closed seam therebetween forming a fluid-tight seal between the valve cover and valve seat. The flexible valve cover is movable relative to the valve seat to allow the passage of substance through the seam and out of the dispenser. A manually-engageable actuator connected to the dispensing portion is movable between first and second positions to dispense substance within the compression chamber out of the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Py
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Publication number: 20140299633Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a rotary pipe-type linear feeder which enables a stable metered feed by the rotation of a pipe provided with a linear inner cylinder and outer cylinder. In this rotary pipe-type linear feeder (1), a motor-driven pipe (3) is connected to a pipe connection hole (2a), formed at the bottom of a hopper (2) in which a particulate/chopped food ingredient is stored, the food ingredient is fed from the hopper (2) through the interior of the pipe (3) as the pipe (3) rotates, and the food ingredient is supplied to a production line. The pipe (3) is provided with a linear inner cylinder (3a) and a linear outer cylinder (3b) which has a shorter overall length than the inner cylinder (3a) is slidably inserted into the outer cylinder (3b) with a high degree of precision.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Yubaru techno group co., ltdInventor: Kenji Nohmi
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Publication number: 20140299634Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a pouring device for a container for the dosing of liquid. The pouring device has an improved air valve system that works via cooperation between a weighted magnetic component and a metal ball in order to control opening and closing of the air valve inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Achim Philipp Zapp
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Publication number: 20140299635Abstract: An inline dispersal valve that can be used with or without a base. One embodiment includes a rotatable member that is rotatable from a fluid stream obstructing condition to an out-of-the-way condition to prevent fluid diversion into the dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes a lever handle for quickly setting the amount of fluid being diverted into the inline dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes an indicator that can be viewed from a position above the inline dispersal valve. Another embodiment includes a cap that can be secured or removed without the aid of tools. Another embodiment includes a clip that allows one to disassemble the inline dispersal valve for servicing. Another embodiment includes a dispensing valve that can be reversed and still properly divert fluid into a dispersant chamber. Another embodiment includes an inline dispersal valve with a bleed valve positioned to allow one to bring the air volume in the dispersant chamber to the proper level.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: KING TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Joseph A. King, Randy Williams, Kenneth V. Schomburg, Jeffrey Johnson, Mark Snetting
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Publication number: 20140299636Abstract: The present invention relates to a screw-on interface for bottle spouts that secures a spout to a bottle in a manner such that wear and/or breakage of the bottle interface from standard usage is minimized. In an embodiment of the invention, the screw-on bottle interface incorporates a stainless steel plate in its threaded collar. This plate prevents damage to both the spout and the screw-on bottle interface when users over-tighten a screw-on bottle interface equipped bottle spout during installation of the spout onto a bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Richard A. Martindale, Thomas R. Hecht
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Publication number: 20140299637Abstract: An apparatus used to store and/or display garments, such as brassieres, is provided. The device includes a first semispherical cup, a second semispherical cup, and a connecting member. The connecting member is used to interconnect the first and second cups. The connecting member allows for the spacing between the first and second cups to be adjusted. Also provided are methods of using the apparatus to store and/or display garments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Rachel H. Blaufeld
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Publication number: 20140299638Abstract: The Trilitary Pac is a fold up Backpack with pockets, Hammock with bug netting, Hammock Tent and a two man Tent. It is sewn all together (except for the Tent poles and detachable Backpack straps, Vest and tent doors). My Invention is used for Camping. The main components are a Backpack, Hammock, Hammock Tent that can be flipped over to become a two man Tent and then can be folded back into a Backpack. When it is tied to two trees becomes a Hammock and when you pull the side two flaps up and tie them to the same two trees becomes a Hammock Tent. It has a zipper escape in the Hammock and when you want a two man Tent you untie the draw strings and push the shock poles down and flip it over then you snap the Tent floor together and hammer the Tent stakes in.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Tamera Marie Hutchins
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Publication number: 20140299639Abstract: A baby nursing and carrying device, specifically one that allows a mother to switch breasts when breastfeeding a baby while still remaining covered and while still supporting the baby. When not in use for breastfeeding purposes, a mother can use the device for easily carrying the baby without strain on the mother's back and without having to support the baby with her hands, thus allowing the mother's hands to be free to do other things.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Vivian Muehlen
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Publication number: 20140299640Abstract: A magnetic bit-holder bracelet device intended to be worn by a user on his wrist and to hold screwdriver or similar bits includes a bracelet made of plastic, that can be attached or fixed to the wrist, incorporating, over all or part of its circumference, a row of pockets and holder cavities built into the bracelet, each formed by one of the pockets or attached to the bracelet, each in one of the pockets and able to house axially, and removably, one of the bits, the blind end of each holder cavity having a magnet able to apply a magnetic force of attraction to the bit concerned in order to retain and hold it in the relevant holding cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Fabien Escherich
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Publication number: 20140299641Abstract: A rotating cup holder includes a static sidewall forming part of the cup holder and a dynamic sidewall forming part of the cupholder. The static sidewall includes a plurality of guide tracks and a landing support between the plurality of guide tracks. The dynamic sidewall is rotatable between a collapsed state and an expanded state. The dynamic sidewall includes a plurality of ribs slidably disposed within the guide tracks of the static sidewall while the dynamic sidewall is in the collapsed state. The ribs extend away from the guide tracks in the expanded state. The dynamic sidewall also includes at least one end connector linking an adjacent pair of the ribs. The end connector rests on the landing support of the static sidewall in the expanded state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Gerard Brinas
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Publication number: 20140299642Abstract: A powered bicycle racking system is disclosed for use with a motor vehicle and which is configured to be concealed within or beneath a rear bumper area of the motor vehicle. The system includes a power-operated presenter unit that can be controlled to move a folding bicycle attachment assembly that is mounted to a mounting structure between retracted and extended position. In the retracted position, the bicycle attachment assembly is folded and concealed within the bumper. In the extended position, the bicycle attachment assembly can be unfolded for mounting a bicycle thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Kurt Schatz, Krzysztof Groszkowski, Gabriele Wayne Sabatini, Luciano Boin, Traian Miu
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Publication number: 20140299643Abstract: A trunk storage device is provided. The trunk storage device may have a base constructed to be substantially planar, a storage unit attached to an edge of the base, and a connection portion connecting the storage unit to the base. The connection portion may provide a spacing between the base and the storage unit to allow passage of a mat positioned at a bottom of a vehicle trunk.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Paul Forgione
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Publication number: 20140299644Abstract: An exemplary radar mounting device for attaching a component to a vehicle body may include a resilient grommet secured within an opening formed in the component. The device may also have a stud for attachment to the vehicle body. The stud may have a ball portion received within the resilient grommet for attaching the component to the stud. In addition, the device may have a nut fastened to the stud to secure the component to the stud.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Muhammad Azhar Aleem, Scott Howard Gaboury, Brian Fath, David James Lawor
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Publication number: 20140299645Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a device to cleave an optical fiber is provided. The device includes a base and a cover that is rotatably connected to the base. The base has a work surface and a mandrel disposed in the base and extending above the work surface. An optical fiber can be bent over a radiused surface of the mandrel and tensioned prior to cleaving. A shuttle is disposed in the cover over the mandrel, wherein the shuttle includes a flexible abrasive material that is configured to contact the optical fiber and create a flaw on a top surface of the optical fiber to initiate a crack in the optical fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Edward B. LURIE, William G. ALLEN, Zachary M. THOMPSON, Daniel H. HENDERSON, Ronald P. PEPIN, David GONZALEZ, Viktor HEINZ
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Publication number: 20140299646Abstract: A hand-held power tool powered by a gas combustion mechanism comprising a combustion chamber, a second chamber within a cylinder having aft and fore ends. The combustion chamber in fluid communication with the second chamber, and a first supercharger including a driver assembly, a drive motor and a fan assembly, the driver assembly having a piston and driver movable within the cylinder between said aft and fore ends. In use, whilst the piston is at or near the fore end of the cylinder, the fan assembly introduces air into the combustion chamber and the second chamber thereby pressuring the air there within, and fuel gas is introduced into the combustion chamber from a first supply port, the air and fuel gas becoming an air/fuel gas mixture therein. The drive motor moves the piston to a position at or near the aft end thereby compressing the air/fuel gas mixture within the first combustion chamber so that it is ignites within the combustion chamber to impart motion onto the piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Roger Clyde Webb
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Publication number: 20140299647Abstract: A surgical device is disclosed. The surgical device includes: a jaw assembly including a first jaw and a second jaw moveable relative to the first jaw; and an articulating assembly removably coupled to the proximal end of the jaw assembly, the articulating including a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin fixedly coupled to the distal joint member and rotatably coupled to the proximal joint member, wherein the jaw assembly and the distal joint member define a first longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end of the jaw assembly and a distal end of the distal joint member, and the proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Paul A. Scirica, Justin Williams, Kevin Robert Slisz
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Publication number: 20140299648Abstract: A surgical severing and stapling instrument, suitable for laparoscopic and endoscopic clinical procedures, clamps tissue within an end effector of an elongate channel pivotally opposed by an anvil. Various embodiments are configured to be operably attached to a robotic system to receive actuation/control motions therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jerome R. Morgan
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Publication number: 20140299649Abstract: A process and system are disclosed for downloading sensor data, stored in a memory device of a surgical cutting and fastening instrument, to an external or remote computer device. The process may involve storing data from one or more sensors of a surgical cutting and fastening instrument in a memory device of a control unit of the surgical cutting and fastening instrument during a surgical procedure involving the surgical cutting and fastening instrument. Next, after the surgical procedure, a data link between the control unit and the remote computer device is established. Then, the sensor data can be downloaded from the control unit to the remote computer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, James R. Giordano, Jeffrey S. Swayze
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Publication number: 20140299650Abstract: Friction Stir Welding (FSW) devices and methods for simultaneously welding both sides of an arcuate joint are described. The FSW method includes the step of operating a FSW tool and an anvil on the exterior surface of the joint and simultaneously operating another FSW tool and anvil on the interior surface of the joint. The anvils are positioned in a juxtaposing manner to the FSW tools, and move in tandem with the FSW tools, thus providing a supporting force to the FSW tools during their operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: FLUOR TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher J. Obaditch, Karly Moore, Gary Cannell, Glenn Grant
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Publication number: 20140299651Abstract: A friction stir welding tool includes that a body and a pin formed integrally with the body at one end thereof. The body and pin further include a first material and a second material; wherein the first material further includes a molybdenum-based refractory alloy; and wherein the second material further includes hafnium, lanthanum, carbon, titanium, zirconium, or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: EDISON WELDING INSTITUTEInventors: Tim STOTLER, John SEAMAN
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Publication number: 20140299652Abstract: A welding horn for a secondary battery, used in ultrasonic welding includes a body portion having coupling portions respectively provided at one and the other ends thereof; and a tip portion provided at a central portion of the body portion and having protruding portions provided on a surface thereof. In the welding horn, a nitride is coated on at least one surface of the welding horn.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyun-Jun KIM, Dong-Bin MIN, Chea-Hyun LIM
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Publication number: 20140299653Abstract: The present invention provides a microstructure device comprising multiple substrates with the components of the device formed on the substrates. In order to maintain uniformity of the gap between the substrates, a plurality of pillars is provided and distributed in the gap so as to prevent decrease of the gap size. The increase of the gap size can be prevented by bonding the pillars to the components of the microstructure. Alternatively, the increase of the gap size can be prevented by maintaining the pressure inside the gap below the pressure under which the microstructure will be in operation. Electrical contact of the substrates on which the micromirrors and electrodes are formed can be made through many ways, such as electrical contact areas, electrical contact pads and electrical contact springs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Satyadev Patel, Andrew G. Huibers, Peter Richards, Terry Tarn, Dietrich Dehlinger
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Publication number: 20140299654Abstract: A setup for assembling, by brazing, a composite panel including at least two parts separated by a filler material and joined together by brazing. The setup includes a furnace to achieve a brazing temperature for brazing the panel, and an assembly device which has a form having a shape similar to the final shape of the panel to be brazed. In particular, the assembly device further includes a pressing device to apply mechanical pressure to at least part of the surface of the panel in a direction allowing the panel to be permanently deformed into a shape which matches that of the form. The pressing device is moved under the action of a spring, and the forces applied by the spring being determined so that, at the brazing temperature, the spring applies the force necessary for deforming the panel against the form.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicants: AIRCELLE, SNECMA PROPULSION SOLIDEInventors: Hélène MALOT, Philippe Bienvenu, Frédéric Guichard, Olivier Drevet
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Publication number: 20140299655Abstract: A blank assembly includes a tray blank having a first end panel assembly, a first side panel assembly, a second end panel assembly, and a second side panel assembly in series. Each panel assembly includes a removable pad panel. The tray blank further includes a bottom panel extending from each panel assembly at a fold line. The blank assembly further includes a first side insert blank configured to couple to the first side panel assembly. The first side insert blank having a removable pad panel configured to at least partially align with the removable pad panel of the first side panel assembly. A second side insert blank is configured to couple to the second side panel assembly. The second side insert blank includes a removable pad panel configured to at least partially align with the removable pad panel of the second side panel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: James John Willman, Craig Frederick Minsky