Patents Issued in December 25, 2014
  • Publication number: 20140373293
    Abstract: A toothbrush has a handle assembly, a brush-head assembly and a transmitting assembly. The brush-head assembly is slidably mounted in the handle assembly and has a sliding shaft and a swing head. The sliding shaft has two supporting portions mounted on the sliding shaft opposite to the handle assembly. The swing head is mounted on the supporting portions and has a toothed part. The transmitting assembly has a transmitting shaft. The transmitting shaft is rotatably inserted in the sliding shaft and has a longitudinal restriction relative to the sliding shaft. The transmitting shaft has a toothed portion engaging the toothed part. When the transmitting shaft is rotated, the swing head is driven to swing by the toothed part and the toothed portion to provide an improved cleaning effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Jin-Po LIAO
  • Publication number: 20140373294
    Abstract: Hair brush with an array of bristles which are fastened on a flexible pad of bristles which yields during combing so that the position and/or location of the bristles is changed as a result, the bristles being composed of plastic, wherein the pad of bristle and the bristles are composed of a single piece and wherein the pad of bristles has the configuration of a flexible membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Erwin Schuster
  • Publication number: 20140373295
    Abstract: A duster including a sleeve and one or more fibrous bundles attached to the sleeve. The sleeve is constructed to include one or more channels within the interior of the sleeve for receiving prongs of a duster handle. The fibrous bundles are attached to the surface of the sleeve or through the sleeve. The channels within the sleeve may include one or more narrowing areas to facilitate retention of the prongs within the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: EZ PRODUCTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Joseph M. Colangelo
  • Publication number: 20140373296
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flat wiping cloth (3) to be arranged on a wiping cloth holder (1), comprising an elongate basic body (4), wherein an active substance that inhibits or suppresses the growth of bacteria and/or viruses is associated with the basic body (4), wherein fibres (5), yarns (6) or fringes (7) are associated with the basic body (4) and wherein the active substance is distributed within the material from which the fibres (5), yarns (6) or fringes (7) are produced and/or in a component of the basic body (4). The aim of the invention is to configure and modify a flat wiping cloth of the aforementioned type in such a way that the antimicrobially effective active substance remains in the flat wiping cloth as long as possible, wherein the flat wiping cloth picks up dirt particularly quickly from moist surfaces. To achieve said aim, the invention is characterised in that the fibres (5), yarns (6) or fringes (7) have a free end that can be turned towards the area to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Carl Freudenberg KG
    Inventors: Andreas Eisenhut, Petra Bargon, Hilmar Eichelbroenner, Thorsten Gleich, Ulla Reiman, Frédéric Petit
  • Publication number: 20140373297
    Abstract: Heating device (20) that is able to be mounted on a support frame of a windscreen wiper, the heating device (20) having a vertebra (24) that is able to be mounted longitudinally inside the housing in the support frame; at least one heating element (25) disposed on the vertebra (24); an electrical connector (26) comprising an electrical connection device; characterized in that the heating device (20) comprises an electrically conductive protruding element (28) in electrical contact with the heating element (25), and in that the heating device (20) is able to prevent the electrical connection device (27) from coming into contact with the heating element (25) before the vertebra (24) is in its final mounted position; and to bring the electrical connection device (27) and the protruding element (28) into contact when the vertebra (24) is in its final mounted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Gérald Caillot, Vincent Izabel, Jean-Michel Jarasson
  • Publication number: 20140373298
    Abstract: An airfoil for a hybrid wiper assembly includes an airfoil for a hybrid wiper assembly including a body extending longitudinally and having a spoiler that tapers outwardly from the body toward a terminal point to define a varying profile along a longitudinal curved surface thereof. The airfoil also includes a plurality of inwardly extending claws extending longitudinally and forming grooves between the body and the claws near each longitudinal end thereof and adapted to receive support structure of the hybrid wiper assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: John Foss
  • Publication number: 20140373299
    Abstract: The invention relates to a support fitting (10) for a windscreen wiper, the said fitting (10) comprising a body with a longitudinal direction of extension (X), the said body comprising first means which are designed to receive a bending vertebra (20) and second means which define an open lower receptacle (13) for receipt of an upper heel for fitting of a wiping blade of the wiper, characterized in that the said second means comprise recesses (52) which facilitate the bending of the said vertebra (20). The invention also relates to a windscreen wiper comprising a fitting (10) of this type. The invention also relates to a wiping system comprising a wiper of this type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Denis Thebault, Xavier Bousset, Giuseppe Grasso, Gérald Caillot
  • Publication number: 20140373300
    Abstract: The invention relates to a support mount (10) for a windscreen wiper, said mount (10) comprising a body of longitudinal principal orientation (X), said body comprising first means designed to receive a curving vertebra (20) and second means designed to hold a deflector (30) of said wiper, characterized in that said second means comprise notches (50) making it easier for said vertebra to curve. The invention also relates to a windscreen wiper comprising such a mount (10). The invention also relates to a wiping system comprising such a wiper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Denis Thebault, Xavier Bousset, Giuseppe Grasso, Gérald Caillot
  • Publication number: 20140373301
    Abstract: A wiper strip is supported by at least one pair of auxiliary levers coupled to a pair of main levers having a pair of through-holes; a central cover coupled to the main lever is connected to a wiper arm and includes a pair of inner ribs extending in a longitudinal direction and having one upwardly extending end closer to the center of the wiper blade; a spacer clip is inserted between the main lever and the central cover and includes a pair of inner protrusions. As a lower portion of the spacer clip is located on the inner rib, the spacer clip is coupled to the central cover. As the inner protrusions are inserted into the through-hole, the spacer clip is coupled to the main lever. Movement of the spacer clip toward the center of the wiper blade is limited by the extended end of the inner rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Kwan Hee KIM, Jae Hyuck AN, Woo Sung LEE
  • Publication number: 20140373302
    Abstract: An automatic floor cleaner includes a cover, a base plate, a motive assembly, a driving wheel assembly, and a flat bottom plate. In use, the flat bottom plate can be attached with a dust removal sheet to mop a floor surface. When the floor cleaner hits an object, the driving wheel assembly can rotate about a vertical output axle of the motive assembly to cause the moving direction of the floor cleaner to be changed to a randomly new direction, so that the floor cleaner can escape the object to continue advancing and cleaning the floor surface. Furthermore, the floor cleaner can be mounted with a vacuum cleaning unit, so that the cleaning effect can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Pei-Cheng Hsu
  • Publication number: 20140373303
    Abstract: A padeye cleaning system includes a housing having an outlet designed to be positioned in communication with the opening in a padeye cover with a media inlet for introducing a pressurized media flow into the housing and through both the housing and the opening in the padeye cover for releasing a pressurized media flow into the padeye receptacle. A media exhaust port is provided for removing the released media flow from the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Phuong Taylor Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20140373304
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a base assembly for a floor cleaner configured to clean a floor through linear reciprocation movement of two rag attachment pads through which the two rag attachment pads come close to and go away from each other. More particularly, the present invention relates to a base assembly for a floor cleaner capable of simultaneously conducting cleaning and sterilization of a floor by injecting steam onto the rag attachment pads while the rag attachment pads are being reciprocally moved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Gyung Hee Haan
  • Publication number: 20140373305
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner, in which a handle installed at a main body is rotated and is folded, and the direction and the length of the handle are adjusted according to a user's physical condition or a cleaning environment so that the vacuum cleaner can be conveniently used, the vacuum cleaner including: a main body; a first support part and a second support part that are installed at an outer side of the main body and are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance; and a handle combined between the first support part and the second support part, wherein one end of the handle is pivotably installed at the first support part, and the other end of the handle is detachably installed at the second support part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: BUKANG SEMS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SUNGJIN LEE
  • Publication number: 20140373306
    Abstract: A wet and dry vacuum cleaner system is disclosed, wherein the system includes a debris container having an inlet and outlet, a filter support having a filter and being adapted to situate at least a portion of the filter within the container and intermediate between the inlet and outlet, a vacuum unit adapted to be coupled to the container, and a housing. A wet/dry vacuum appliance system is also disclosed, which includes means for housing a vacuum unit, means for slidably receiving a debris container, and means for releasably holding the container in sealed engagement with the vacuum unit. In addition, methods of removing debris from such a vacuum cleaner and vacuum appliance systems are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
    Inventor: Mark J. TOMASIAK
  • Publication number: 20140373307
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cyclone separation device for separating particles from air and a cyclone vacuum cleaner (80). It has the objective to reduce noise without impairing the dirt separation performance. This is achieved an arrangement comprising a cyclone chamber (10), a dirt collecting chamber (50) arranged adjacent to the cyclone chamber (10) for collecting dirt particles separated from air, a dirt-duct (40) between the cyclone chamber (10) and the dirt collecting chamber (50) for allowing dirt particles to pass from the cyclone chamber (10) towards the dirt collecting chamber (50), and an air- guide (60) arranged adjacent to the dirt-duct (40) for reducing the momentum of the air in the dirt-duct (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Johannes Tseard Van Der Kooi, Michael Van den Bosch, Peter Dam
  • Publication number: 20140373308
    Abstract: A cleaning device (1) for cleaning a carpet (70) having face yarns (74) that extend over a distance of several millimeters from a generally planar backing (72) to define a carpet surface (76), comprising: an oscillator unit (30), including: an oscillator (32); an oscillation space (34) defined by or accommodating at least part of the oscillator, and accessible through a jet opening (36) via which ambient fluid is alternatingly drawn into the oscillation space and expelled from the oscillation space during operation of the oscillator; a nozzle (10), including a carpet surface penetrator (14) that defines said jet opening; a support structure (12) configured to support the nozzle against the carpet, such that, in a supported condition of the nozzle against the carpet, the penetrator penetrates the carpet surface and the jet opening is disposed at least partially below the carpet surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jan Frederik Suijver, Daneil Uhlmann, Gerben Kooijman
  • Publication number: 20140373309
    Abstract: A blind hinge used for furniture, comprising a movable cup seat provided on the furniture door body, a regulating base provided on the main body of furniture, a rotary arm connected between the movable cup seat and the regulating base as well as an torsion spring designed to generate start-stop acting force on the movable cup seat at least, characterized in that wherein two torsion springs are respectively mounted on the notches on both sides at the bottom of the movable cup seat; The torsion spring at least comprises a first supporting leg with one end extending into the cup body of the movable cup seat and being connected with it as well as a second supporting leg with another end being extended into the cup body of movable cup seat and being connected with the rotary arm
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Tai Wai NG
  • Publication number: 20140373310
    Abstract: A clip includes a pair of end portions each having an arcuate portion. A pair of opposed gripping portions are each connected at each end to the pair of end portions. The arcuate portions provide a resilient force on the gripping portions toward one another. The end portions and gripping portions are integrally molded as a single piece of plastic. Optionally, the clip can be used with a base. The base includes a body portion and a pair of opposed raised portions. The gripping portions of the clip snap fit into the base, between the raised portions. This secures the clip to the base and retains the gripping portions in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Artil Arrighini Leo, II
  • Publication number: 20140373311
    Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Springs Window Fashions, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms
  • Publication number: 20140373312
    Abstract: A highly flexible cable tie includes comprising a head portion and a tail portion, the tail portion having one end joined to the head portion, the head portion being provided with an opening for the passage of the tail portion and with an elastic locking tooth, the tail portion being linear in shape, with a generically rectangular cross section, and having on a wider side saw-tooth projections configured to engage the flexible locking tooth of the head portion and to prevent the tail portion from sliding out of the opening of the head portion, the clamp having at least one projection on the wall to which the flexible locking tooth is joined, the projection being configured to limit the bending of the flexible locking tooth toward the wall to which the elastic tooth is joined. The tail portion has no ribs, projections, or raised lateral edges beside the saw-tooth projections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: SAPISELCO SRL
    Inventor: Federico Griggio
  • Publication number: 20140373313
    Abstract: A device for anchoring a belt buckle (10) comprises a fitting (12) including a first end portion (20) and a second end portion (22) as well as a central portion (18) provided between the two end portions (20, 22). The central portion (18) has an opening for fastening the fitting (12) in a way affixed to the vehicle by means of a screw (16). The device further comprises a connecting strap (14) connected on the one hand to the belt buckle (10) and on the other hand to the fitting (12). According to the invention, the connecting strap (14) extends along the first end portion (20) and the central portion (18) of the fitting (12) and is threaded via a loop (30) into an eyelet (24) of the second end portion (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Peter Haas, Detlev Schmid
  • Publication number: 20140373314
    Abstract: In a mat fastener for preventing a mat disposed on a carpet provided on a vehicle body panel from moving, a first fixing member is fixed to the carpet. A second fixing member is fixed to the mat. An operational mounting member is arranged to mount the second fixing member to the first fixing member. The first fixing member includes a supporting portion arranged to support the operational mounting member, and an engaging portion arranged to hold the second fixing member. The second fixing member includes a locked portion arranged to be locked on the operational mounting member, and an engaged portion arranged to be engaged with the engaging portion in a state where the second fixing member is mounted to the first fixing member by the operational mounting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Kazunori Machida, Toru Ohba, Tatsuya Shiono
  • Publication number: 20140373315
    Abstract: An aircraft structural component comprising a panel element made of a fiber reinforced composite material and provided with an opening extending fully through the panel element. A reinforcing element made of a fiber reinforced composite material has an opening extending through the reinforcing element from a first surface to a second surface of the reinforcing element. The opening extending through the reinforcing element is aligned with the opening extending through the panel element. A bushing extends through the opening provided in the panel element and the opening provided in the reinforcing element and is adapted to receive an attachment device for attaching a load to the aircraft structural component. A connecting element connects the reinforcing element to the panel element in a region of the panel element adjacent to the opening extending through the panel element by means of a hook and loop connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Hermann Benthien, Axel Soeffker
  • Publication number: 20140373316
    Abstract: A clamping device for attaching or holding a sheet material has an upper clamping surface on an upper jaw with a series of protuberances formed with at least a curved shape about a center of a sheet material clamp, and a lower clamping surface on a lower jaw member having a series of protuberances which mate with the upper clamping surface protuberances in a nesting manner, such that closing of the sheet material clamp brings the upper clamping surface and the lower clamping surfaces into a nesting juxtapositioned position, thereby capturing a sheet material between the surfaces using compression or crimping. The pattern of protuberances may be concentric circular protuberances, other closed geometric protuberances, or semi-circular with rounded or tapered ends to avoid presentation of a sharp edge to a clamped sheet material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Geary W. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20140373317
    Abstract: A lock ring that has a first ring half, a second ring half and a latch assembly. The first ring half includes a nest opening on a front portion of the first ring half, a back end portion of the first ring portion hingedly connected to a back end portion of the second ring half. The latch assembly is connected to a front portion of the second ring half. The latch assembly includes a connection arrangement and a spring system. The connection arrangement is designed to be releasably positionable in the nest opening. The spring system is designed to cause the front portions of the first and second ring halves to be drawn toward one another when the connection arrangement is positioned in the nest opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Gaines, Marc Pentecost, Dan Frank, Steve Reilly
  • Publication number: 20140373318
    Abstract: A closing actuator for a sheet material clamp has a first threaded orifice in a lower clamping jaw with a threaded interior wall, a second non-threaded orifice formed in an upper clamping jaw which has a retention groove formed around the non-threaded interior wall; and an actuating screw with a retention shoulder formed between the head and the threaded shank, such that the threaded shank mates with the threaded first orifice in the lower clamping jaw and the retention shoulder snaps into the retention groove, thereby capturing the actuating screw in the upper clamping jaw when threaded into the lower clamping jaw. The second orifice may be a slotted or oval shape to allow the actuating screw to pass through the upper jaw at an angle other than perpendicularly to the upper jaw as the jaws assume various angles of relationship to each other during clamp closing and opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Geary W. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20140373319
    Abstract: A safety hook includes a hook body and a trigger unit. The hook body has an opening. The trigger unit includes a keeper member and a trigger member. The keeper member is connected to the hook body. The trigger member is connected to the keeper member. The keeper member is operable to pivot relative to the hook body. The trigger member engages the hook body, and is unable to pivot relative to the keeper member so as to block the opening of the hook body when the keeper member is at a released position. The trigger member is moved via the keeper member to be disengaged from the hook body, and is able to pivot to unblock the opening of the hook body when the keeper member is at a pressed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Yu-Wen LIN
  • Publication number: 20140373320
    Abstract: A carabiner (1) is provided comprising a substantially C-frame (2) having a first end (3) and a second end (4), at least an internal gate (5) and an external gate (6). The frame (2) the internal gate (5) and the external gate (6) define a continuously enclosed inner region (8) in a closed configuration. Each of the gates (5, 6) has a pivot (5h, 6h) on one of the first and second end (3, 4). The gates are configured so as to be opened with respect to the frame (2) in view of a rotation about the respective pivot (5h, 6h), one in a first direction towards the inner region (8) and one in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Biasing means (5b, 5c, 6b, 6c) are provided to bias the gates in a closed position. Preferably the internal gate (5) is pivotably coupled to the frame at a first end (3) and the external gate (6) is pivotably coupled to the frame (2) at the second end (4) opposite to the first end (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Miroslav Nemec
  • Publication number: 20140373321
    Abstract: A coupling structure includes: a rod-shaped rod attached to a first end of an accessory; and a receiving portion attached to a second end of the accessory and an insertion hole portion, which receives the rod, and an accommodating portion. The receiving portion includes: a cylindrical slider into which at least a tip end portion of the rod is inserted and which is slidable and rotatable in the insertion hole and the accommodating portion; a guide groove configured to restrict the movement of the slider to switch the position of the slider to a first position or a second position; and a locking pin that inhibits the movement of the rod in the receiving portion in a pull-out direction when the slider is located at the first position and that allows the rod to move when the slider is located at the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Masafumi Matsumori
  • Publication number: 20140373322
    Abstract: A circular needling table for needling a textile structure made from an annular fiber preform, includes: a horizontal top on which an annular fiber preform is to be placed; a driver system constructed and arranged to drive the fiber preform in rotation about a vertical axis of rotation; and a needling device for needling the fiber preform, the device including a needling head extending over a predetermined angular sector of the table top and to be driven with vertical reciprocating motion relative to the table top, and a mover system constructed and arranged to move the needling head in a direction that is radial relative to the axis of rotation of the fiber preform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Patrice Gautier, Franck Ribas
  • Publication number: 20140373323
    Abstract: An electronic component manufacturing method includes the steps of preparing at least one electronic component chip having a first surface and a second surface opposite each other; holding the electronic component chip between a first plate and a second plate such that the first surface is in contact with a first elastic layer of the first plate and the second surface is in contact with a second elastic layer of the second plate; and turning the electronic component chip by relatively moving the first and second plates in a planar direction thereof using a planar movement mechanism and moving the first and second plates in accordance with a turning path of the electronic component chip using the planar movement mechanism and a vertical movement mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Katsunori OGATA, Miyuki MIZUKAMI
  • Publication number: 20140373324
    Abstract: A ceramic electronic component includes a rectangular or substantially rectangular parallelepiped-shaped stack in which a ceramic layer and an internal electrode are alternately stacked and an external electrode provided on a portion of a surface of the stack and electrically connected to the internal electrode. The external electrode includes an inner external electrode covering a portion of the surface of the stack and including a mixture of a resin component and a metal component and an outer external electrode covering the inner external electrode and including a metal component. The inner external electrode includes a plurality of holes. An average opening diameter of the plurality of holes is not greater than about 2.5 ?m. Some or all of the plurality of holes are embedded with the metal component of the outer external electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Kenichi HAMANAKA, Kota ZENZAI, Taku DEKURA, Kiyotaka MAEKAWA
  • Publication number: 20140373325
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for forming a seal between components (11, 33), which have sealing zones (37,51), said sealing zones facing each other in a functional position of the components. A sealing element (43, 57) is provided on the sealing zone (37, 51) of one component (11, 33) and a sealing surface (51) is provided on the sealing zone (37, 51) of the other component (11, 33) in order to form a radial seal, and the components (11, 33) can be brought into the functional position by a relative movement which is carried out in the axial direction, said sealing element (43, 57) sealingly interacting with the sealing surface (51) in said functional position. The invention is characterized in that the assembly has a third component (61) which is associated with an actuating part (62) that acts on the sealing element (43;57) in the functional position of the components (11, 33) so as to deform said element in order increase the sealing force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Sakraschinsky, Volkmar Klein, Armin Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20140373326
    Abstract: A tool for inserting or removing a tang-free wire thread insert is described, the entraining blade of which is manually fastenable and replaceable within the axial recess of the spindle body by means of a latching connection. In addition to the secure removal of wire thread inserts, this tool construction also ensures a quick replacement of worn entraining blades of the tool. Furthermore, a production method for such a tool is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Holger Thommes, Uwe Kirchhecker, Andreas Marxkors
  • Publication number: 20140373327
    Abstract: A press-fit assembly apparatus for pressing to join two frames includes a base, a moving mechanism, and a rolling-and-pressing device. The base is used for supporting the two frame stacked thereon. The moving mechanism includes a movable mount. The rolling-and-pressing device includes a fixed mount and a roller. The fixed mount is fixed on the movable mount. The roller is connected to the fixed mount. During a movement of the movable mount in a direction relative to the base, the roller can keep moving apart from the base substantially by a distance. Thereby the roller can touch one of the frames corresponding to two engagement portions of the two frames and roll and press the one frame for achieve the purpose of joining the two frames. Therefore, the invention improves the yield of the joining process for the two frames by the above rolling and pressing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Kai Wang, Hsueh-Yen Lai
  • Publication number: 20140373328
    Abstract: Device for mounting flexible, profiled hollow cylinders onto cylindrical elements. Profiled hollow cylinders which are mounted onto a cylindrical element form excellent modules for irradiating fluid media with electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Martin POGGEL, Jörg KAULING, Sebastian SCHMIDT, Erhard BECKERS
  • Publication number: 20140373329
    Abstract: In some aspects a quick-detach (QD) accessory base mount includes a body. The body includes an accessory engagement interface configured to engage an accessory and a rail engagement interface defining a channel adapted to receive an accessory rail. A rail clamp is carried by the body and is moveable to selectively clamp the body to the accessory rail. A mounting arm extends outwardly from the body and is carried to rotate relative to the body between a first position and a second position. A cam is configured to support the rail clamp to grip the accessory rail and to clamp the body to the accessory rail when the mounting arm is in the first position and to release the rail clamp from gripping the accessory rail when the mounting arm is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: TORREY PINES LOGIC, INC.
    Inventor: Leo Volfson
  • Publication number: 20140373330
    Abstract: A method for producing a re-closable container. The method includes sealing a lidding film (10) on the upper surface (6) of the peripheral flange (5) and on the upper surface (11) of the peripheral frame member (9). During the sealing step, the bridging elements (13) of the discontinuous die-cut line (12) are broken by displacing the peripheral frame member (9) by means of the seal tool to a lower level than the peripheral flange (5). When opening the container, the lidding film (10) is peeled off from the container body (1) but stays adhered to the peripheral frame member (9) of the lid (2). The container can easily be opened since the bridging elements (13) between the lid (2) and the container body (1) are broken during the heat sealing step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: NEVEN-LEMMENS PLASTICS
    Inventor: Laurent VANMECHELEN
  • Publication number: 20140373331
    Abstract: A method of protecting a lens of a light having a rear facing surface and a front face with a light display area, the front face having a shape defined by edges between the rear facing surface and the front face, the edges including at least a first edge, a second edge, and a pair of parallel edges between the first edge and the second edge, the method comprising: positioning a transparent portion of a cover over the light display area; and latching hooks, extended from the cover, around the first edge, the second edge, and the pair of parallel edges, to the rear facing surface to secure the cover to the front face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jeff Ahlskog, Chris Ahlskog
  • Publication number: 20140373332
    Abstract: A manufacturing method for a stage tube that has a first tubular segment and a second tubular segment bordering mutually having different diameters includes: taking a metal plate that has a first segment and a second segment bordering mutually and having a first width and a second width, respectively, the first width being defined between two first paired edges, and the two second width being defined between two second paired edges; forming the first and second segments so as to define a first edge interval; rolling up the first and second segments so that the two first paired edges are jointed together and form the first tubular segment, while the second segment is formed to define a second edge interval; and rolling up the second segment so that the two second paired edges are jointed and form the second tubular segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Jui-Kun LIN
  • Publication number: 20140373333
    Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a base, a buckle mounted on the base, a mounting member used to mount the buckle on the base, and an intermediate member provided between the base and the buckle. The manufacturing method includes providing an assembled body formed by integrating the buckle, the mounting member, and the intermediate member, and mounting the buckle on the base by combining the assembled body with the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Masaya IKEDA
  • Publication number: 20140373334
    Abstract: An elongated member and a method of manufacturing an elongated member may include first, second, and third elongated rod mandrels. The first, second, and third elongated rod mandrels may be fixed together at predetermined proximal and distal locations and at a ball tip. The first, second, and third rod mandrels may be disposed within a tubular coupling element and fixed to the tubular coupling element at the ball tip. The tubular coupling element may be placed into abutment with and fixed to the distal end of an elongated shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Randy S. Gamarra, David S. Tung, Benjamin Sutton, Takashi Ino, Joshua Wallin, Brian D. Brandt
  • Publication number: 20140373335
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for automatically inserting angle plates into duct work and for seaming the duct work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: HVAC INVENTORS/SYSTEMATION, INC.
    Inventors: David E. Daw, Cody B. Umberger, Michael C. Borwig
  • Publication number: 20140373336
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fastening system that is adapted for securing a sheathing board to an associated framing member. The system includes a feedband for retaining a series of fasteners and a powered drill for sequentially driving the fasteners. The feedband is made from a membrane of a polymeric compound. As the fastener is driven into the sheathing board, a portion of the membrane tears away from the surrounding feedband and becomes seated beneath the fastener. This acts to seal the penetration point and prevent water intrusion and otherwise prevents deterioration of the sheathing board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: CERTAINTEED GYPSUM, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Hauber, Michael P. Fahey, Mark E. Hennis
  • Publication number: 20140373337
    Abstract: An assembling apparatus configured to mount a first part on a second part having an engaged part extending in a first direction includes a holding part configured to hold the first part, an engaging part extending in the first direction and being configured to engage with the engaged part, a support part configured to support the holding part and the engaging part, a first mechanism configured to displace the support part in the first direction, and a second mechanism configured to allow a displacement of the support part in a plane intersecting with the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dai IWASAKI, Yasuo TACHIBANA, Hiroyuki YAMAUCHI
  • Publication number: 20140373338
    Abstract: Dual screen display devices are disclosed. The device is able to be a mechanical hinge capable of joining multiple screens to form a single display or a substantially continuous display. The device is also capable of splitting a jointed display into separated screens. In some embodiments, the device comprises detaining mechanisms allowing the device to instantly interchange among several pre-defined angles or positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: FLEXTRONICS AP, LLC
    Inventors: Mike O'Connor, Marty Kimbell, Steve Gaynes
  • Publication number: 20140373339
    Abstract: A method for producing a solar battery module, which contains: arranging tab wire on an electrode of a solar cell via an adhesive; connecting the tab wire with a measuring device for measuring electrical characteristics of the solar cell, to measure electrical characteristics of the solar cell; judging a grade of the solar cell based on a result of the measurement; and modularizing the solar cells of the same grade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Daichi MORI
  • Publication number: 20140373340
    Abstract: A higher-strength, non-grain-oriented electrical strip with high polarization, the electrical strip consisting of a steel alloy, wherein the limits of the following elements are maintained: Mn between 0.35 mass % and 0.65 mass %, Si between 2.0 mass % and 3.0 mass %, Al between 0.8 mass % and 1.4 mass %, and P between 0.14 mass % and 0.24 mass %; and a method for the production thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Franz Dorninger, Roman Sonnleitner, Herbert Kreuzer
  • Publication number: 20140373341
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a laminated coil component having: a step of placing a first green sheet having pairs of bordering first and second areas; a step of placing a second green sheet having pairs of bordering third and fourth areas; and a step of staggering another second green sheet on the second green sheet. The first, second, third and fourth areas have identical rectangular shapes and have a first, second, third and fourth conductor, respectively. The third and fourth linear conductors form a loop. An end of the first linear conductor is connected to a first side of the first area. A part of the first linear conductor closest to a second side adjacent to the first side has a line width smaller than a part of the third linear conductor or a part of the fourth linear conductor overlapping with the part of the first linear conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kouji YAMAUCHI, Mitsuru ODAHARA
  • Publication number: 20140373342
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for producing a battery, includes an injecting, a first sealing, a subjecting to processing including a charge, a releasing gas and a second sealing. In the injecting, an electrolytic solution is injected into a package member including an electrode through an injection port opened in the package member. In the first sealing, the injection port is sealed. In the releasing gas, a vent hole in the package member is opened to release gas contained in the package member from the vent hole. In the second sealing, the vent hole is sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Yoshio TAKENOUCHI, Kenichi TAKAHASHI, Shun EGUSA