Patents Issued in April 9, 2015
  • Publication number: 20150096794
    Abstract: An electronic device and an electronic component thereof include a main body and several pins. One side of the main body has several recesses. Each of the recesses has a first inner width along a first direction. The first direction is substantially parallel to a long side of the main body. The pins are respectively inserted into the recesses. Each of the pins has a first outer width along the first direction. The first outer width is smaller than the first inner width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicants: INVENTEC CORPORATION, Inventec (Pudong) Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Hsin-Fang CHIEN, Shui-Ching CHU
  • Publication number: 20150096795
    Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor may include: a ceramic body including dielectric layers; first and second internal electrodes disposed in the ceramic body; and first and second external electrodes formed to end surfaces of the ceramic body. The ceramic body may includes an active layer, a capacitance formation portion, and a cover layer, a non-capacitance formation portion, the cover layer includes a plurality of dummy electrode layers. When the number of the first and second internal electrodes is defined as AL, a thickness of each of the first and second internal electrodes is defined as AT, a thickness of each of the dummy electrode layers is defined as DT, and the number of the dummy electrode layers is defined as DL, DL is equal to {(T×x)?(AL×AT)}/DT, x being 9.0% or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyung Pyo HONG, Doo Young KIM, Chang Hoon KIM, Sang Hyun PARK, Hae Sock CHUNG
  • Publication number: 20150096796
    Abstract: A circuit board comprises one or more first electrical conductors (102-107) in a first portion of the thickness of the circuit board, one or more second electrical conductors (108, 109) in a second portion of the circuit board, at least one via-conductor (112) providing a galvanic current path between the first and second electrical conductors, a hole extending through the first and second portions of the circuit board, and an electrically conductive sleeve (114) lining the hole and having galvanic contacts with the second electrical conductors. The thermal resistance from the electrically conductive sleeve to the first electrical conductors is greater than the thermal resistance from the electrically conductive sleeve to the second electrical conductors so as to obtain a reliable solder joint between a part of the electrically conductive sleeve belonging to the first portion of the circuit board and an electrical conductor pin (119) located in the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: TELLABS OY
    Inventors: Antti HOLMA, Juha SARAPELTO
  • Publication number: 20150096797
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a package board and a method of manufacturing the same. The package board includes: an insulating layer; and a ground layer formed in the insulating layer, wherein one side of the ground layer is formed so that a plurality of pattern parts having a plurality of diameters are spaced apart from each other and the other side thereof is continuously formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Heung Ku Kim
  • Publication number: 20150096798
    Abstract: An apparatus relating generally to a substrate is disclosed. In this apparatus, a post extends from the substrate. The post includes a conductor member. An upper portion of the post extends above an upper surface of the substrate. An exterior surface of the post associated with the upper portion is in contact with a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate and adjacent to the post to provide a dielectric collar for the post. An exterior surface of the dielectric collar is in contact with a conductor layer. The conductor layer is disposed adjacent to the dielectric collar to provide a metal collar for the post, where a top surface of each of the conductor member, the dielectric collar and the metal collar have formed thereon a bond structure for interconnection of the metal collar and the conductor member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Invensas Corporation
    Inventor: Cyprian Emeka Uzoh
  • Publication number: 20150096799
    Abstract: A first planar prong adjacent to and parallel with, an exterior of the side of the enclosure. A second planar prong parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure and compress a first compressible gasket against the side of the enclosure. Furthermore, the second planar prong forms a first compartment between a first side of the second planar prong and the interior of the side of the enclosure, parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure. A planar base of the first planar prong and the second planar prong, adjacent to a cover of the enclosure. A first planar member having one end coupled perpendicular to a second side of the second planar prong and support a second compressible gasket in a second compartment formed between the planar member and the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew J. Frana, Edward C. Gillard, Don A. Gilliland
  • Publication number: 20150096800
    Abstract: An electronic module for a vehicle includes a can housing and a circuit carrier having at least one connecting element. The circuit carrier is positioned in the can housing, and is cast with a cast material. The at least one connecting element protrudes from the cast material and is configured to connect at least one conductive element. The electronic module is positioned in the transmission and is configured to be operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Gerhaeusser, Martin Kowatsch
  • Publication number: 20150096801
    Abstract: A connector includes a cylindrical-shaped housing inserting therein a wire, a shield shell disposed on an outer side of the housing, and a mounting member assembled with the housing and the shield shell. The mounting member includes a tubular portion inserted into a gap between the housing and the shield shell in a diameter direction of the housing and contacted with an end face of the housing. The shield shell includes a fixing portion fixed to the housing and a movable portion rotatably connected to the fixing portion. A fixing mechanism is provided between the movable portion and the tubular portion, moves the end face toward the tubular portion when the movable portion is rotated, and fixes the housing and the shield shell to the mounting member when the tubular portion and the end face closely contacted with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shigeo MORI, Masayuki KATAOKA, Fuminori SUGIYAMA, Takashi ISHIHARA
  • Publication number: 20150096802
    Abstract: A wire harness includes first, second and third power cables, first, second and third conductive electromagnetic shielding members, and an intermediate short-circuit member. The power cables are arranged to conduct symmetrical three-phase AC electricity. The conductive electromagnetic shielding members are arranged in parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other, each of the conductive electromagnetic shielding members disposed surrounding respective ones of the power cables. The intermediate short-circuit member is arranged to electrically connect the electromagnetic shielding members to one another in at least one intermediate region between first and second longitudinal ends of each of the electromagnetic shielding members. The intermediate short-circuit member has a conductive member arranged to electrically connect the electromagnetic shielding members to one another, and a nonconductive armoring section arranged to cover an outer surface of the conductive member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Yasushi Itani, Fujio Sonoda, Naoki Aoyama, Yuichi Kimoto, Yoshinori Sugimoto
  • Publication number: 20150096803
    Abstract: A splice kit is provided for repairing a cable having a central conductor, an insulator surrounding the central conductor, an outer conductive sheath surrounding the insulator, and a jacket surrounding the outer conductive sheath. The splice kit includes a central conductor joint that is electrically conductive and is configured to engage the central conductor of the cable such that the central conductor joint defines a portion of an electrical path of the central conductor. The splice kit also includes a dielectric insert configured to at least partially surround the central conductive joint and the central conductor of the cable, and an outer sheath joint that is electrically conductive and is configured to at least partially surround the dielectric insert. The outer sheath joint is configured to be electrically connected to the outer conductive sheath of the cable such that the outer sheath joint defines a portion of an electrical path of the outer conductive sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicants: Tyco Electronics UK Ltd., Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Pope, Thomas A. Briere, Robert P. Moore, Nina Przybylska
  • Publication number: 20150096804
    Abstract: An apparatus and method used to determine the density and other properties of a corrosive liquid, such as drilling mud. The apparatus uses at least two sensor elements with ceramic facings spaced a known vertical distance apart and inserted into the fluid. The differential pressure measurement provided by these sensors is used to calculate the density of the liquid. This density measurement is then reported in real-time to an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Ultra Analytical Group, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Eugene SICKELS, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150096805
    Abstract: A method, system and drilling apparatus for directional drilling are disclosed. A drill bit is located at a downhole end of a drill string in a borehole. A length of the borehole between a surface location and the drill bit at the downhole end of a drill string is determined and an azimuth angle and inclination of the drill bit is obtained. The length of the borehole may be determined by recording an arrival time at a downhole location of an acoustic pulse travelling from a surface location to the downhole location and determines the travel time and borehole length therefrom. A downhole processor determines a position and orientation of the drill bit from the determined length, azimuth angle and inclination and alters a steering parameter of the drill bit using the determined position and orientation of the drill bit to obtain a selected trajectory for drilling the borehole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Thomas Kruspe, Robert A. Estes, Rocco DiFoggio, Francis Chad Hanak
  • Publication number: 20150096806
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing access to surfaces within a formation is provided, the method including: providing a wellbore from a first surface location to a second surface location; inserting into the wellbore a cylindrical cutting assembly connected to at least two wellbore tubulars, one of the wellbore tubular extending to each of the first surface location and the second surface location; and rotating the radial cylindrical cutting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Ernesto Rafael FONSECA OCAMPOS, Duncan Charles MACDONALD, Francisco Jose CHACIN, Anastasia DOBROSKOK, Yinghui LIU, Benjamin MOWAD, Mark William DYKSTRA
  • Publication number: 20150096807
    Abstract: A flow control valve for use with a downhole motor includes a housing with at least one port and a sleeve with at least one opening. The sleeve is movable within the housing to align and offset the ports and openings. A first biasing member associated with a first portion of the sleeve and a second biasing member associated with a second portion of the sleeve bias the sleeve in a first direction, while pressure applied to the sleeve due to fluid flow moves the sleeve in an opposing second direction. Movement of the sleeve in the second direction compresses the first and second biasing members, disengages the first portion of the sleeve from the first biasing member, and aligns the openings with the ports to permit transmission of the pressure through the openings and ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Bico Drilling Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathan Strilchuk
  • Publication number: 20150096808
    Abstract: Compositions emulate oil based fluids include an aqueous phase and an organic internal phase, which creates an osmotic membrane within the aqueous continuous phase. The osmotic membrane allows hydration-dehydration mechanisms to be in place and control interactions between formation and fluid, where the non-aqueous phase is composed of glycerols, polyglycerols, poly hydroxyl alcohols, monosaccharide derivatives, polysaccharide derivatives, or mixtures and combinations thereof, while the aqueous phase contains additives that impart different inhibiting mechanisms to the overall composition, where the additives include, without limitation, amphoteric polymers, potassium and/or sodium salts up to saturation and/or acrylamides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: César Misino, Luc Leoni, Shaohua Lu, Gaston Wray Curtis
  • Publication number: 20150096809
    Abstract: A mud motor radial bearing, a combination flow diverter and integral radial mud motor bearing, and a mud motor bearing assembly including the combination. The flow diverter includes a body defining threaded box ends, a concentric longitudinal bore, a generally cylindrical outer surface, and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal bore fluidly connects the first and second threaded box ends. The first threaded box end connects to a pin of a transmission of a mud motor rotor, and the second threaded box end connects to a pin of a mandrel. A portion of the generally cylindrical outer surface of the body in a region of the second threaded box end has bonded thereto a bearing material. The bearing material includes a plurality of tungsten carbide portions surrounded by a hard metal alloy matrix binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: RENEGADE MANUFACTURING, LLC
    Inventor: SCOTT KERSTETTER
  • Publication number: 20150096810
    Abstract: A seat occupancy determination device configured to be provided at one of seating portions of a plural vehicle seats includes a pair of seat occupancy amount detection devices detecting a seat occupancy amount increasing and decreasing in response to a change of a load applied to each portion of the seating portion, a seat occupancy state determination device determining a seat occupancy state of the vehicle seat, an unbalanced load detection device detecting a degree of unbalance of the load applied to a right portion and a left portion of the seating portion, and a seat occupancy threshold value setting device setting a seat occupancy threshold value and correcting the seat occupancy threshold value in response to the degree of unbalance of the load applied to the right portion and the left portion of the seating portion based on a detected signal transmitted from the unbalanced load detection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Isao HONDA, Yoshiaki TOMATSU, Yusuke TAKAHASHI, Tomomi TOMIZAWA
  • Publication number: 20150096811
    Abstract: A method determines the consumption of electrode material during the operation of an electric furnace, particularly an arc furnace for producing steel. The method determines a weight of an electrode column, which is arranged in the electric furnace or is to be introduced into the electric furnace, using a weighing device. A device for determining the consumption of electrode material of an electric furnace, particularly an arc furnace for producing steel, is provided for performing the method. The device contains a weighing device for determining the weight of at least one electrode column which is arranged in the electric furnace or is to be introduced into the electric furnace, wherein the weighing device is integrated in an operating device of a system containing the electric furnace. Vibration conditions of the electrode column during operation of the electric furnace can also be determined with the method and with the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: FRANZ-XAVER WERNER, STEFAN FISCHER, MARTIN CHRIST
  • Publication number: 20150096812
    Abstract: A hanging scale for measuring the weight of a hanging load comprises a first attachment section comprising a first bearing and a second attachment section comprising a second bearing, the first bearing and the second bearing being aligned along a vertical axis during operation of the hanging scale; at least one longitudinal deflection measurement section which has a first end and a second end, the deflection measurement section being located between the first bearing and the second bearing and being oriented transversely with respect to said vertical axis; a first connecting section which at least partially extends laterally from the first attachment section with respect to said vertical axis, the first connecting section connecting the first bearing to the first end of the deflection measurement section; and a second connecting section which at least partially extends laterally from the second attachment section with respect to said vertical axis, the second connecting section connecting the second bearing t
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Vishay Advanced Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chaim Geldman
  • Publication number: 20150096813
    Abstract: A system for controlling and verifying the size and weight of a piece of carry-on luggage is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an at least one database server is configured for selectively storing data related to at least one of the luggage, an at least one passenger in possession of the luggage, a transportation vehicle on which the passenger plans to travel, and a transportation hub from which the transportation vehicle is to depart. An at least one luggage device is in selective communication with the at least one database server and comprises a receptacle configured for removable receipt of the luggage—the receptacle formed having a bottom, a back wall, and an at least one side wall—and at least one verification device integral with the receptacle for determination of at least one of a height, depth, width, weight, and identification information associated with the luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Julio Aumente Aumente
  • Publication number: 20150096814
    Abstract: A control system includes a transfer. The transfer is disposed in a power transmission path between the driving power source and primary driving wheels and distributes dynamic power of the driving power source to the secondary drive wheels. A driving power transmission shaft transmits the dynamic power of the driving power source distributed by the transfer to the secondary drive wheels. A clutch mechanism is disposed in a power transmission path between the transfer and the driving power transmission shaft. A electronic control unit engages at least one of a first and second clutches and then engages the clutch mechanism on the basis of a steering state at the time of switching from a two-wheel-drive traveling state in which the clutch mechanism and the first and second clutches are disengaged to a four-wheel-drive traveling state in which the clutch mechanism and the first and second clutches are engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Yoshinori Maeda
  • Publication number: 20150096815
    Abstract: A bariatric patient management system includes a single-wheel drive system having bi-directional variable speed control through use of a variable control joystick. The single-wheel drive system is disposed on an underside of the bariatric patient management system and engages a floor surface when the bariatric bed is in a lowermost position. The bariatric patient management system further includes a removable headboard having a disconnect feature for disconnecting the variable control joystick from the single-wheel drive system when the headboard is removed. A plurality of three-setting casters is used in conjunction with the single-wheel drive to allow the bariatric patient management system to be manually turned when transported from one location to another. The bariatric patient management system further includes an improved trapeze boom that allows for additional access to a patient adjacent the headboard of the bariatric patient management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Ottenweller, Isaac W. Martin
  • Publication number: 20150096816
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a climate control system configured to regulate temperature within a cabin. The vehicle also includes a battery compartment disposed within the trunk, and a soft trim component that at least partially defines space within the trunk of the vehicle. The vehicle is further provided with a rigid insulative material formed upon and supporting a section of the soft trim such that the insulative material and section define a duct fluidly connecting the cabin and battery compartment in order to cool the battery compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Thanh D. Pham, Jesus Cardoso, Beth Ann Dalrymple, Luis Lopez
  • Publication number: 20150096817
    Abstract: A cab-over-engine vehicle is described wherein the cab is supported in a level orientation on the vehicle's chassis. A cab repositioning system raises the cab while maintaining the cab in the level orientation, thus exposing the engine to be worked on. A service step structure that is hidden within the exterior body when the cab is over the engine is deployed when the cab is raised. The service step structure is connected to the underside of the cab such that the service step structure swings down and away from the exterior body to provide access to the raised level cab at the same time allowing access to the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: PACCAR Inc
    Inventor: Gerald J. Angelo
  • Publication number: 20150096818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of motorized mobility devices for wheelchair users, specifically, portable collapsible motorized mobility devices for wheelchair users that removably engage the frame of a traditional wheelchair allowing for the wheelchair user to have a greater degree of autonomy and to negotiate a variety of terrains otherwise inaccessible to them. The present invention includes a collapsible platform operatively connected to a plurality of motorized rolling tracks and a plurality of securing means to secure the user's traditional wheelchair to the device to allow the wheelchair user a greater degree of autonomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory Ewing
  • Publication number: 20150096819
    Abstract: A recreational vehicle includes a seatbelt sensor configured to detect when a seatbelt is in an engaged position or a disengaged position and an engine control module in communication with the seatbelt sensor to automatically limit a maximum speed of the vehicle to a reduced maximum speed limit upon detection of the seatbelt is in the disengaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Karl J. Grajkowski, Amber P. Malone, Eric P. Nault, Steven C. Erickson, Brian R. Gillingham, Ryan D. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20150096820
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hands-free, self-balancing vehicle including a tiltable platform for a rider to stand on. The tiltable platform may tilt in any direction and direct the direction of motion of the vehicle. The vehicle is compact and may be disassembled for easy portability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Jason Thomas Strack
  • Publication number: 20150096821
    Abstract: A four-wheel drive vehicle includes an engine, a transmission provided on a power transmission path between a main drive wheel and a subsidiary drive wheel, and a connection-disconnection mechanism provided on a power transmission path between the transmission and the subsidiary drive wheel to selectively connect and disconnect the power transmission path. A control device for the four-wheel drive vehicle includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to control a transmission torque of the transmission to be less than or equal to a predetermined value when a predetermined condition is satisfied during traveling, and to control the connection-disconnection mechanism so as to at least partially overlap a time during which the transmission torque of the transmission is controlled to be less than or equal to the predetermined value and a time during which the power transmission path is disconnected by the connection-disconnection mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Masayuki ARAI
  • Publication number: 20150096822
    Abstract: A differential mechanism regulating device which is mechanically connected to two manipulators is miniaturized. When a first cable and a second cable are pulled, a collecting member moves its position. As a result of this movement, the collecting member tilts a portion of an arm by way of a rod. As a result, a differential lock is released. The operation of the first cable and the operation of the second cable can be merged by the collecting member, and it is sufficient to connect only a collecting transmission member to the arm. The connection between the arm and the collecting transmission member can be simplified thus realizing the miniaturization of the differential mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koji Sato, Koshi Hayakawa
  • Publication number: 20150096823
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for driving the drive wheels (1) of a vehicle, comprising two sets of electric motors (2) and casings (3) (left and right). Each of the casings (3) comprises an input pinion (8) which rotates interdependently with the rotor of one of the electric motors (2) as well as with a set of gears (12) driving the ring gear (7) of a planetary gear set (4). The two planetary gear sets (4) are connected to one another by a connecting means (9) that rotates interdependently with each of the two sun gears (5) (inner planetaries). The planet carrier (6) of each of the planetary gear sets (4) rotates interdependently with a connecting means (11) of one of the drive wheels (1). The two planetary gear sets (4) perform a double differential function. The invention also relates to a method for controlling the electric motors (2) that allows the drive system to be used as a torque converter. The drive system can be fixed to the chassis frame of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Jean Raymond
  • Publication number: 20150096824
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a vehicle steering arrangement comprising a steering wheel and a torque transmitting steering column arrangement arranged to connect the steering wheel with front wheels of a vehicle. The steering arrangement comprises at least a first steering column part connected to the steering wheel and a second steering column part connected to the front wheels. The first and second steering column parts are connected to each other by a decoupling device adapted to decouple the first and second steering column parts from each other when an accident is detected so that the second steering column part can rotate in relation to the first column part. The disclosure also relates to a vehicle comprising such a steering arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Fredrik HEURLIN, Harald HASSELBLAD
  • Publication number: 20150096825
    Abstract: The subject matter herein is directed to a constant velocity driveline assembly for power transmission of an automobile. The assembly comprises a tail housing assembly with a housing, at least two bearings inside the housing, and a first drive hub supported by the at least two bearings. The first drive hub may be substantially fixed longitudinally and configured to connect to an engine or transmission of the automobile. The assembly comprises a second drive hub configured to connect to a rear differential of the automobile. Each drive hubs may include a barrel portion and a mounting flange connected to an end of the barrel portion. The assembly includes a first constant velocity driveshaft joint configured to attach to the mounting flange of the first drive hub. The assembly includes a drive shaft having a first splined axial end coupled to the internal spline of the first constant velocity driveshaft joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Bret Goethe
  • Publication number: 20150096826
    Abstract: A method of controlling an electric motor of a power steering system having at least three windings is described, wherein a control unit applies a current to the windings of the electric motor to generate a total torque having a value which is ascertained by the control unit from a set-point torque for steering assistance and a set-point torque for damping. A damping set-point circuit ascertains the set-point torque for damping and a steering assist set-point circuit ascertains the set-point torque for steering assistance. A monitoring circuit monitors the function of the windings of the electric motor. In the event of a malfunction of any of the windings, the monitoring circuit outputs an error signal, upon which the set-point torque for steering assistance is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: TRW Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Mario Eden, Keiwan Kashi, Timothy Sworn, Chris Mantjios
  • Publication number: 20150096827
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as a method and an article, may operate to measure compressional wave velocities in a geological formation surrounding a first well, to provide measured compressional wave velocity data, and to subsequently determine corrected compressional wave velocities for the first well. These corrected compressional wave velocities for the first well may be determined using a combination of the measured compressional wave velocity data and corrected compressional wave velocity data associated with one or more second wells. Predicted pore pressure data for the first well may be subsequently generated, using the corrected compressional wave velocities for the first well. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Shuling Li, Cary C. Purdy
  • Publication number: 20150096828
    Abstract: A battery powered wireless audio speaker comprising a passive radiator is disclosed. The perimeter portion of the passive radiator is sandwiched between the speaker chassis and the retention gasket that resides between an external overlying perforated cover to firmly secure the passive radiator. The construction is capable of being well suited to enhance and improve integrity to the seal between the passive radiator and the speaker chassis in strenuous environment conditions such as when a speaker is submerged in water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Andy Fathollahi
  • Publication number: 20150096829
    Abstract: An acoustic damper includes a neck and a damping volume. The neck has a mouth being in fluid connection with a chamber. The chamber is limited by an inner surface of at least one wall. The acoustic damper device includes a recess located between the mouth of the neck and the inner surface of the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Mirko Ruben BOTHIEN, Devis TONON, Franklin Marie GENIN, Douglas Anthony PENNELL
  • Publication number: 20150096830
    Abstract: A device for and methods of reducing sound vibrations in a liquid resulting from a sound source arranged below the liquid level of a body of water are disclosed. The device includes an elongate tube which can be arranged over the sound source, the tube comprising an outer wall and inner wall with an intermediate space between the inner and outer wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Boudewijn Casper Jung, Jan Albert Westerbeek
  • Publication number: 20150096831
    Abstract: A sound panel includes an outer fabric, an absorption member that at least indirectly connects to the outer fabric, and a frame that is at least indirectly connected to the absorption member, where the outer fabric is fastened to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Glenn Kuras
  • Publication number: 20150096832
    Abstract: An acoustic panel device includes a panel member and a mount. The panel member includes a porous material. The mount is arranged to captively support the panel member. The mount can be a frame that surrounds the panel member. The frame can define a channel, and a portion of the panel member is disposed in the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Stillpoints LLC
    Inventors: Alfonso E. Perez, Paul J. Wakeen, David R. Hallquist
  • Publication number: 20150096833
    Abstract: A free-standing demountable window safety assembly adapted to rest, in use, on the floor inside a room containing a window opening in a wall, and against the wall containing the window, without engaging with the window opening, said assembly comprising:—•(i) at least two feet (125, 126) adapted to engage with the room floor˜(ii) at least two arms (121A, 121B, 135A, 135B) adapted to engage with the room wall adjacent to but spaced away from the window opening;˜(iii) at least two side portions (125, 123A, 135A, 133A) each supporting an arm;˜(iv) at least one linking member (111A, 111C) adapted to link opposing side portions or opposing feet in a substantially rigid fashion. The invention also includes methods of manufacturing and using such safety assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel CHEDDIE
  • Publication number: 20150096834
    Abstract: The fall restraint traveler device has a hollow body structure, two or more spacers, one or more lanyards and a leash. The hollow body structure has a first end and a second end. A safety rope extends passing through both first and second ends. The body structure has an elongated slot extending between the ends. The two or more tubular spacers are placed internal of the body structure with the safety rope passing through each spacer. The one or more lanyards are for attachment to a climber. Each lanyard has at least one locking element. The device is aligned with and free to slide along the safety rope during ascent or descent of the climber and in the event of a fall, the at least one locking element tightens as it pulls on the safety rope pulling the rope out of alignment and thereby cinching to the rope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Morgan Todd Ellis
  • Publication number: 20150096835
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerial ladder truck to allow the height of a rear end of an extensible ladder, which is a connection end thereof connected at the rear of a bed of the truck, to be freely adjusted so that articles may be loaded in a space below the extensible ladder and above the truck bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: HO-RYONG CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong HONG, Yong gil KIM
  • Publication number: 20150096836
    Abstract: A safety apparatus configured for attachment to a manlift and configured to prevent objects falling over the side of the manlift from striking objects and people beneath the manlift. One embodiment includes a frame configured to support netting that is disposed on the platform of an open-sided manlift and angled outward to intercept objects falling vertically outside the surface area of the platform. Another embodiment includes a frame that extends beyond the lip of a dosed-sided manlift and contains netting configured to catch objects falling outside of the surface area of the closed-sided manlift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Billy D. Stanford
  • Publication number: 20150096837
    Abstract: A platform for preservation of a crime scene is provided. The apparatus comprises a modular base with foot pegs. The foot pegs may be telescopic to allow for adaptation to any crime scene. The foot pegs are configured to have minimal footprint on the crime scene. The modular base is couplable to one or more modular bases, one or more stair adapters and to one or more optional components such as equipment platform and a workstation. The platform is portable and configured to be assembled at the crime scene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Peter AGUILAR
  • Publication number: 20150096838
    Abstract: The self-blocking descender-belay device (1) according to the invention comprises: a first lateral guide flange (6) for the rope, comprising a braking nose (4e), a second lateral guide flange (7) for the rope, which is separated from the first flange (6) by a transverse gap (8) for passage of the rope, and can be displaced between a spaced position for putting into place and removal of a rope, and a closed position in which the rope is trapped in the transverse gap (8) for passage of the rope, a cam (4d) which is engaged between the first and second flanges (6, 7) and is mobile towards and away from the braking nose (4e), and is thrust towards the braking nose (4e) by a cam return spring, the transverse gap (8) for passage of the rope extending between a rope input in the vicinity of the braking nose (4e), and a rope output opposite, the rope output having a large opening such as to permit free orientation of the rope output end between a blocking orientation in which the rope surrounds the cam (4d), and a
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick Lefebvre, Mathieu Mansuy, Romain Molliex
  • Publication number: 20150096839
    Abstract: An oil accumulator assembly may comprise a scavenge tube including an aperture defined by a break in the scavenge tube and/or an annular cylindrical structure concentrically situated about the scavenge tube. The aperture may be configured to receive oil flowing through the scavenge tube, and the annular cylindrical structure may be configured to accumulate oil flowing through the aperture. The oil accumulator assembly may further comprise a drainage outlet disposed in the annular cylindrical structure. Oil accumulated within the annular cylindrical structure may drain through the drainage outlet in response to an engine being shut down. The oil accumulated within the annular cylindrical structure may fill a portion of the scavenge tube situated within an engine fan case to prevent coking within the scavenge tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Colin D. Craig
  • Publication number: 20150096840
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an engine oil supply system, which includes an oil pan for storing lubricating oil. An oil suction pipe is disposed in the oil pan, the oil suction pipe is twisted in the oil pan, and at least two oil suction portions are disposed on the oil suction pipe, so that at least one oil suction portion is below a lubricating oil level when the engine is in any position. The technical solution disclosed by the present invention can ensure that the lubricating oil can enter each part of the engine for lubrication through the oil supply system when the engine is used either in a leant or inverted manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: SUZHOU CLEVA PRECISION MACHINERY & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Zhao Kong, Ning Guo, Gan Chen, Keya Feng
  • Publication number: 20150096841
    Abstract: A universal oil pan die tooling is provided for forming alternative oil pans for alternative internal combustion engines with and without an oil cooler circuit. The die tooling includes a first die member defining a cavity and a second die member having a protruding portion designed to be inserted in the cavity of the first die member to define a mold cavity therebetween that defines a shape of the oil pan. A first die insert is used along with the first die member and the second die member to form oil pans for use with an engine having an oil cooler. An alternative second die insert is used in place of the first die insert along with the first die member and the second die member to form oil pans for use with an engine without an oil cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Steven G. BRYDE, Kevin HERRALA, Michael B. FLECK, Michael S. FERRAND
  • Publication number: 20150096842
    Abstract: A mining elevator carrying platform and carrying method, the platform comprises a power system (1) and a four-rod carrying device (5), a rotating rod (3) connected with the power system (1) is set on the carrying device (5); the power system (1) comprises a flameproof motor (1-1), a upper-limited switch (1-2), a down-limited switch (1-5) and a main pulley (1-6), the flameproof motor (1-1) is connected with the main pulley (1-6) through a main steel cable (1-4), a baffle (1-3) is set on the main steel cable (1-4), a double cable channel is set on the main pulley (1-6), and the main pulley (1-6) is connected with a sub-pulley (1-8) by a sub-steel cable (1-7), a sliding plate (1-9) is set on the sub-steel cable (1-7), and a sliding rod (1-10) is set on the sliding plate (1-9). The main pulley (1-6) is driven to rotate by the flameproof motor (1-1) through the main steel cable (1-4), thus the sub-pulley (1-8) is driven to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Guohua Cao, Zhencai Zhu, Jiancong Qin, Hongqiao Kang, Gongbo Zhou, Wei Li, Guoan Chen, Renyuan Wu, Jianrong Yang, Yiping Ma
  • Publication number: 20150096843
    Abstract: Smart elevator systems and methods for controlling an elevator system use sensors that transmit data to a processor in a network system for use in operating an elevator system. The elevator system can include a system connected to a LAN, WAN, intranet, interne, etc. and is capable of exchanging data with and retrieving data therefrom. In the smart elevator systems, there are a number of wireless sensors that detect and transmit information on a number of people requesting elevator transport. The smart elevator system uses that information to select or determine one or more transport paths for one or more elevators to follow and, therefore, can be beneficial in enhancing efficient use of one or more elevators in an elevator system to service persons awaiting elevator service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: KING FADH UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: ABDUL JABBAR SIDDIQUI, HAMZA IJAZ ABBASI, TAREK R. SHELTAMI