Patents Issued in April 9, 2015
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Publication number: 20150097344Abstract: A sealing device with a lip edge portion 2a and a sealing-space-opposite-side conical surface 2b whose diameter increases from the lip edge portion 2a toward a sealing space B opposite side is formed on an inner peripheral surface of a seal lip 2, and a first thread ridge 21 that obliquely extends in a given direction with respect to a circumferential direction, a second thread ridge 22 that obliquely extends in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first thread ridge 21 obliquely extends, and a circumferential ridge 23 that extends in the circumferential direction while intersecting the first thread ridge 21 and the second thread ridge 22 are formed on the sealing-space-opposite-side conical surface 2b.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Kokichi HAMAMOTO
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Publication number: 20150097345Abstract: The propensity for gas and soot leakage around a shaft, which extends through a bore which connects volumes of differing pressures (e.g., a turbocharger turbine housing and the ambient air), is minimized by the addition of a complementary pair of narrowing sealing surfaces which provide a seal against the passage of said gases and soot. Such sealing surfaces can be frusto-spherical or frusto-conical. A biasing element is operatively positioned to exert biasing forces on one or more structures to maintain the sealing surfaces in engagement with each other to form a seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Timothy House, Daniel N. Ward
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Publication number: 20150097346Abstract: The present invention relates to a convertible scooter ride-on and, more particularly, to a convertible toy that converts between a scooter and ride-on toy. The convertible scooter ride-on includes a base with a plurality of wheels attached thereto and a seat portion pivotally attached with the base. A handle pole is pivotally attached with the seat portion. Notably, the seat portion and handle pole are convertible between a first ride-on configuration in which the seat portion operates as a seat for a rider and a second scooter configuration in which the seat portion and handle pole are pivoted up and securely locked into an erect position, whereby in the scooter configuration, a user can stand on the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Damian Mucaro
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Publication number: 20150097347Abstract: A piece of footwear, such as ice skating boots, is provided wherein a skating blade system is operable to be pivoted, tilted and/or rotated about at least two axes so as to enable the skating blade to be vertically aligned with the knee/upper portion of the lower leg (e.g., proximal portion of the tibia) of the skater so as to maintain proper balance. The adjustable skating blade system can provide the corrected foot with adequate balance relative to the skating blade during typical ice skating maneuvers. The skating blade system may include a skating blade and at least one mounting system. The mounting system may be provided on the underside surface of the sole and/or heel platform of the skating boot. The mounting system may be positioned at the heel, toe, and/or the mid-foot positions of the underside surface of the sole and/or heel platform of the ice skating boot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: MARIE SMIRMAN
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Publication number: 20150097348Abstract: Three different families of mobile utility cart accessories may be quickly and easily attached to a mobile utility cart of the present invention using the inexpensive, but flexible modular accessory attachment system of the present invention. This is accomplished by releasably slidably attaching the accessories to vertical rails mounted adjacent corner edges of the utility cart. The rails share fundamentally the same cross-section, and are continuous and uninterrupted, so that the accessories may be positioned at any vertical location on the rails, and consequently, on the utility cart. No complicated rail clamps are necessary. Instead, just two types of fastener subassemblies are needed to attach the accessories to slots in the rails. These accessories may include, for example, a tool holster of the present invention capable of snugly retaining up to three power tools on the cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Craig R. Steinfels, Dale E. BAUMAN, Dustin M. Lee
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Publication number: 20150097349Abstract: As one implementation example, an apparatus is described which comprises a base, the base comprising a plurality of wheels which enable the base to be moveable. The apparatus further comprises a frame, wherein the frame is removably engaged with the base, a handle engaged with a top portion or a back side of the frame, an interactive element engaged with at least a front side of the frame, and an attachment means engaged with the back side of the frame, thereby enabling the frame to be engaged with a different apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Sybil Michelle Johnson
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Publication number: 20150097350Abstract: A coupling structure includes a hollow rod section formed of a metal pipe and fastening sections formed by plastic deformation of the metal pipe so as to be connected with end sections of the hollow rod section. The fastening section includes a pair of base end sections which are each connected with a peripheral wall section forming a closed cross-section at the end section of the hollow rod section, and are separated from each other, and a bottom wall including a flat surface connected with the pair of the base end sections, and a pair of front end sections including a pair of side walls curving inwards from at least widthwise end sections of the bottom wall on a base end section side.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Satoshi Shirakami, Masaaki Mizumura, Tohru Yoshida
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Publication number: 20150097351Abstract: According to a further embodiment, an automotive vehicle including a body frame having opposed side frames and a subframe having opposed side members is disclosed. The subframe includes a stabilizer bar connection assembly comprised of generally U-shaped recess formed in each of the opposed side members and a generally U-shaped bushing disposed within the recesses. The opposed side frames overlie the opposed side members adjacent the recesses and secure the bushings within their respective recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Stephen G. Rosepiler, Philip S.H. Moir, Christopher B. Dundon
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Publication number: 20150097352Abstract: The present invention is directed to an undercarriage of a person powered wheeled vehicle and, more particularly, to a cantilevered spring for absorbing shock and vibration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Paul Ivazes
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Publication number: 20150097353Abstract: A motorized retractable step apparatus includes one or more steps that move between a retracted position and a deployed position. The step apparatus includes a drive member that spans the length of the step apparatus and rotates to retract or deploy the steps. The step apparatus uses a direct drive configuration to transfer power from an electric motor to the drive member. The step apparatus can also includes a brake coupled to the electric motor and/or extruded aluminum steps. These features simplify construction of the step apparatus and make it more reliable than conventional motorized steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Aaron Rasmussen, Chad Johnson, Stephen W. Jenkins
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Publication number: 20150097354Abstract: A fifth wheel for use between a tractor and a trailer wherein the trailer has a king pin comprising a frame mounted on the tractor, a lower plate member, an intermediate plate member formed of a low friction material and mounted on the lower plate member, an upper plate member covering the low friction layer, a coupling support mounted on the upper plate member and a king pin retention device mounted on the coupling support.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Bertin Poirier
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Publication number: 20150097355Abstract: A fifth wheel latching assembly is provided having first and second locking assemblies. The first locking assembly includes first and second jaw members, which are movable between open and locked configurations. In the locked configurations, at least one of the first and second jaw members locks a kingpin in place for towing. The second locking assembly includes a latch element which is movable between open and locked positions. In its closed position, the latch element locks a kingpin in place for towing. The first and second locking assemblies independently lock the kingpin in place. Kingpin insertion causes automatic locking of the first and second locking assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: Dethmers Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Jason J. Kraai
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Publication number: 20150097356Abstract: A coupler lock for attaching to a trailer hitch coupler. The hitch coupler has a socket. The coupler lock includes a locking bar and a plug member for receipt within the socket of the hitch coupler and supported by the locking bar. The coupler lock includes a base structure removably attached to the locking bar. The base structure includes a locking structure actuatable to lockingly retain the base structure attached to the locking bar so as to retain the plug member within the socket of the hitch coupler. The locking structure is positioned above the plug member with the base structure attached to the locking bar and the plug member retained within the socket of the hitch coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Winston Breeden, III, Thaddeus T. Brej, David Edward Birn Rathman
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Publication number: 20150097357Abstract: The foldable bearing structure includes a set of coplanar wheels and a folding device including a set of lower arms; at least a rear upper arm; an antiparallelogram deformable in a vertical plane, the antiparallelogram including two crossed segments; at least a first sidebar located in the vertical plane; the antiparallelogram deformed by folding between a first position corresponding to an unfolded of the structure and a second position corresponding to a folded position, the transition from the first position to the second position reducing the wheelbase of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Patrick Herbault
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Publication number: 20150097358Abstract: An electric cart apparatus includes a basket in which objects are to be held. A plurality of front and rear legs is erected downward from the basket. First ends of oblique links are coupled with the basket. Second ends of the oblique links are coupled with lower sections of the front legs. Each of the oblique links is divided into an upper link and a lower link. The lower link has a sliding slot which extends in a lengthwise direction. The upper link has a link engagement portion which is to move along the sliding slot. First ends of auxiliary links are coupled with link coupling portions of the oblique links. Second ends of the auxiliary links are coupled with central portions of the rear legs. Wheels are coupled with lower ends of the front and rear legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Seong Hoon Lee
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Publication number: 20150097359Abstract: An airbag assembly may include an airbag with a first fabric panel, a second fabric panel attached to the first fabric panel, and a third fabric panel attached to the second fabric panel. The first and second fabric panels may define a first inflatable cushion and the second and third fabric panels may define a C-shaped second inflatable cushion. Upon deployment, the first inflatable cushion may have a first pressure and the second inflatable cushion may have a second pressure greater than the first pressure. Further, the first inflatable cushion may be positioned directly outboard of the thoracic region and the second inflatable cushion may be positioned directly outboard of the acromial region and the coxal region, but not the thoracic region, to provide gentler cushioning for the thoracic region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.Inventors: Roger Rickenbach, Terry A. Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday, Megan Donahue
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Publication number: 20150097360Abstract: A curtain airbag device where an airbag main body provided along a roof side rail is deployed in the form of a curtain inside the vehicle compartment by operation of an inflator. The airbag main body includes a first expansion part disposed at a position overlying a center pillar and supplied with gas by operation of the inflator during deployment; a second expansion part disposed to the rear of the first expansion part and supplied with gas from the first expansion part; and a gas communication part providing communication between the first expansion part and the second expansion part. The gas communication part is provided above a seatbelt interference region where the deployed airbag main body interferes with the seatbelt. When the vehicle is subjected to an external impact and the airbag main body expands, gas flows from the first expansion part to the second expansion part.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Fumiharu Ochiai, Kazuaki Miyamoto
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Publication number: 20150097361Abstract: A mobile stabilization device consists of at least one linear gear forming a track adapted to be securely attached to a vehicle. A movable counterweight member including at least one gear that is adapted to cooperate with at least one linear gear and thereby move linearly along the track, and a servo-motor attached between the counterweight member and at least one gear for actuating and rotating at least one gear thereon and hence along the track. An inclination detector adapted to determine the inclination of the vehicle and send signals to at least one servo-motor and at least one of the counterweight's gears to thereby move the counter weight along the track to a position that would increase the stability of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Louis-Philippe RIVARD
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Publication number: 20150097362Abstract: A top link for a tractor front counterweight support linkage. The link is a fixed length elongate body having at a first end a pivoting connection with a chassis of the tractor and at a second end a slot to slidably receive an attachment bolt connectable to a tractor front counterweight. The link further includes a mechanism to selectively permit or prevent sliding movement of an attachment bolt received in the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Georg JUTZ, Tassilo Schulze, Matthias Gwosdz
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Publication number: 20150097363Abstract: A safety restraint adapted for securing a personal mobility vehicle in a transport vehicle, against movement in a direction opposite to the direction of normal motion of the transport vehicle, the safety restraint comprising: a retractor comprising a spool on which an elongate piece of material is wound; the elongate material being configured to be attached at one end to the personal mobility vehicle; a slider bar adapted to be fixed to the transport vehicle; and wherein the retractor is mounted on the slider bar, in a manner which allows the retractor to slide in the direction of normal motion of the transport vehicle, and prevents the retractor moving in the opposite direction on the slider bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: John Bell, Robert Byers
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Publication number: 20150097364Abstract: A system for securing a fuel tank to a mobile machine includes a mounting frame connectable to the mobile machine and having a substantially rigid portion configured to support the fuel tank, and a mounting strap connected to the mounting frame and configured to secure the fuel tank to the mounting frame by extending around at least a portion of an outer surface of the fuel tank. The system also includes a first connection material connected to at least one of the mounting frame and the mounting strap, and a second connection material configured to mesh with the first connection material thereby forming a removable hook-and-loop connection therewith. The second connection material is connectable to the outer surface of the fuel tank such that when the first connection material is meshed with the second material the removable connection therebetween substantially prohibits rotation of the fuel tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Patrick R. Moloney, Douglas T. Thomson
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Publication number: 20150097365Abstract: A mud flap system for a tractor is described. The mud flap system includes brackets that clamp or secure to a frame of the tractor. Lateral extensions engage to the brackets to support covers over a top surface of rear wheels of the tractor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Dean West
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Publication number: 20150097366Abstract: A brake line assembly including a brake hose and a connector assembly. The connector assembly includes a tube having a portion thereof the tube externally threaded; a flare nut defining a bore and through which the tube is inserted; and a fitting defining a bore configured to receive an end of the brake hose therein. A portion of a wall defining the fitting's bore is disposed adjacent the fitting's first end and is internally threaded. The threaded portion of the tube is engaged therewith. The fitting is disposed a distance from a flare on the tube adjacent a first end of the flare nut and when the flare nut is fixedly engaged with a component of the braking system, the distance between the fitting and the second end of the flare nut is sufficiently large enough to permit a head of a flare-nut wrench to be received therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: William E. Glidewell, Calvin H. Lin
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Publication number: 20150097367Abstract: A cooling pipe joint which enables easy fine adjustment of the length of a cooling pipe which extends from the cooling pipe joint. The cooling pipe joint is provided with a base part, a fastening member which is fastened to the base part, a deforming member which is arranged between the base part and the fastening member, and a first slanted surface which slants with respect to a center axis. This first slanted surface presses against the deforming member by the force of fastening the fastening member to the base part and makes the deforming member deform to a direction approaching the center axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: FANUC CORPORATIONInventor: Suguru Takamizawa
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Publication number: 20150097368Abstract: High localized loading, galling, and high torque forces have been generally eliminated or greatly reduced in a two ferrule tube fitting assembly through suitable modification of the rear ferrule so as to redirect the reaction forces acting between the front ferrule and the drive nut. The rear ferrule has a cylindrical interior wall that closely surrounds the tube end and is provided on the interior cylindrical wall with a circumferentially continuous radial recess that is located between the nose and rear wall of the rear ferrule. The rear ferrule also has a radially external wall that is substantially conical and additionally shaped to extend radially outward toward the enlarged diameter portion or flange of the rear ferrule.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Peter C. Williams, Howard C.B. Kuhns, David A. McMillan
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Publication number: 20150097369Abstract: An apparatus includes a first duct having a first outer surface and a first inner surface. The first outer surface has a protuberance thereon, and the first inner surface defines a first passageway having a first passageway opening. The apparatus also includes a second duct having a second outer surface and a second inner surface. The second inner surface defines a second passageway having a second passageway opening. The apparatus further includes a sleeve that defines a chamber having a first chamber opening and a second chamber opening. The sleeve also defines a slot. The sleeve is rotatably connected to the second duct, and the protuberance on the second outer surface is disposed within the slot such that the sleeve and the protuberance cooperate to couple the first duct to the second duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Giovanni F. Bernardo
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Publication number: 20150097370Abstract: A twine knotter has a knotter frame (2). An intermediate shaft (3) is rotatably supported on the knotter frame (2) around a longitudinal axis L. A shaft input (4) connects the intermediate shaft (3) to an output element (61) of a knotter drive shaft (54). At least one knotter hook shaft (9, 10) is rotatably supported around a knotter hook axis (K1, K2) on the knotter frame (2). The at least one knotter hook shaft (9, 10) is drive-wise connected to the intermediate shaft (3). The at least one knotter hook shaft carries a knotter hook (11, 12) to form a knot. The twine knotter (1) is formed as an independent assembly. The twine knotter (1) is drive-wise detachably connectable, via the shaft input (4) of the intermediate shaft (3), to the knotter drive shaft (54).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Friedrich-Wilhelm SCHUMACHER, Heinrich Gunter SCHUMACHER, Michael FLANHARDT, Andreas ACIMAS
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Publication number: 20150097371Abstract: An electromagnetic braking system includes an electrically conductive disc coupled to a rotatable shaft of a power generation system. The rotatable shaft is operatively coupled to a prime mover and a generator. The electromagnetic braking system further includes an inducting unit for applying an electromagnetic braking torque on the electrically conductive disc when commanded by a control signal and a controller for receiving an activation signal from an activating unit, receiving a rotational signal from a rotational sensor coupled to the rotatable shaft or the generator, determining a control signal when the rotational signal is outside of a threshold, and, when the activation signal is active and the rotational signal is outside of the threshold, sending the control signal to the inducting unit to regulate a rotational dynamic of the rotatable shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Ara Panosyan, Christoph Boeld, Herbert Schaumberger, Stefan Schroeder, Lukas Vogl, Mikhail Avramovich Avanesov
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Publication number: 20150097372Abstract: A brushless, three phase wound field synchronous machine (WFSM) provides an electromechanical power transfer system wherein it may serve as both a starter and a generator. Power for the excitation system of the WFSM is provided by a three phase flux switching generator (FSG). The three phase FSG also provides position sensor functionality for the WFSM when the WFSM operates in the starter/motor mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Dhaval Patel, David A. Fox, Jason A. Ohnemus, Albert L. Markunas
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Publication number: 20150097373Abstract: An automatic adjustment system for a variable-speed wind turbine is provided, having a power vector generator for generating a power vector (Pvec) of wind turbine output power; a mapping unit for establishing relationships (?vec, ?vec) between wind turbine output power and rotational speed and pitch angle on the basis of the power vector (Pvec) and an operational trajectory of the wind turbine; a wind speed estimator for estimating a wind speed (vest); an available power calculator for calculating the available power (Pest) of the wind turbine on the basis of the estimated wind speed (vest) and the established relationships (?vec, ?vec). A method of performing automatic analysis of a wind turbine configuration, a computer program product for carrying out the steps of such a method, and a wind turbine having such an automatic adjustment system are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Thomas Esbensen, Ramakrishnan Krishna, Frank Scheurich, Michael Stoettrup
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Publication number: 20150097374Abstract: A power generation device includes a first pivot arm having a shank extendable in a predetermined direction, and a rack arranged along the predetermined direction, wherein the shank has a slot between the rack and an end portion of the shank; a second pivot arm having a first end portion coupled with the end portion of the shank at a first pivot; and a third pivot arm having a first end portion coupled with a second end portion of the second pivot arm at a second pivot, and a second end portion of the third pivot arm coupled with the slot of the shank at a third pivot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: CHE WEI LIN, HE CHEN CHEN
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Publication number: 20150097375Abstract: An auxiliary mesh type starter, comprising a motor, an electromagnetic switch connected with the motor and relays connected with the electromagnetic switch, wherein the electromagnetic switch comprises a holding coil, an attracting coil, a stop seat arranged at the rear end parts of the holding coil and the attracting coil, a plunger arranged on the inner circumferences of the holding coil and the attracting coil and capable of sliding in an axial direction, a return spring for applying return force to the plunger, and a contact point arranged at the rear end of the plunger; and the relays are connected to a key switch, wherein the relays comprise a first relay and a second relay, with the head end of the attracting coil connects to the key switch via the first relay, and the head end of the holding coil connects to the key switch via the second relay.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Sunshine Qin, Robin Hu, Big Li
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Publication number: 20150097376Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine coupled to a generator in the event of a grid fault of a power supply grid connected to the generator, in particular in the event of a dynamic grid voltage drop, wherein the internal combustion engine includes a turbocharger having a compressor in an air feed duct of the internal combustion engine and an exhaust gas turbine coupled to the compressor in an exhaust gas duct of the internal combustion engine, wherein there is provided at least one bypass valve for bypass of the compressor and/or for bypass of the exhaust gas turbine, wherein upon or after detection of the grid fault the at least one bypass valve is at least temporarily actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Josef THALHAUSER, Michael PERKTOLD, Johann HIRZINGER-UNTERRAINER, Herbert SCHAUMBERGER
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Publication number: 20150097377Abstract: A locking assembly and method of securing a dump truck tailgate to a sidewall of the dump truck, and a truck incorporating the same. The locking assembly includes a pressurized pin mechanism mounted on one of tailgate and the sidewall; and a spool mounted on the other of the tailgate and the sidewall. The spool is engageable with the pin mechanism to lock the locking assembly and secure the tailgate to the sidewall, and is disengageable from the pin mechanism to unlock the locking assembly and release the tailgate from its securement to the sidewall. A hinge assembly is provided on an opposite side of the tailgate from the locking assembly. The tailgate is selectively pivotable relative to the truck bed about a vertical axis extending through the hinge assembly or about a horizontal axis extending through both of the locking assembly and the hinge assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Scott A. Kibler, Michael A. Conny
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Publication number: 20150097378Abstract: The invention relates to a lock for a door or hatch, having a locking mechanism that comprises a rotary latch and at least one locking pawl for latching the rotary latch. The rotary latch has a protruding blocking surface and a pocket-shaped recess or pocket adjoining the protruding blocking surface. The pocket-shaped recess extends arcuately from the protruding locking surface, whereby a “V”-shape is avoided. The arcuate shape prevents zones in which dust may accumulate to an increased extent. If dust is unable to accumulate to an increased extent, then there is correspondingly less dust available that may deposit between surfaces and cause creaking noises.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Ludger Graute, Thomas Kippes
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Publication number: 20150097379Abstract: Disclosed herein is a latch apparatus. The latch apparatus includes: a base formed with an opening; a latch gear formed with a mounting groove to lock a striker entering the mounting groove through the opening; a pawl rotatably disposed on the base and engaging with the latch gear to prevent rotation of the latch gear; a release lever disposed to adjoin the pawl, transmitting constraint force of pressing the pawl, and rotating the pawl to release the latch gear; a support shaft secured to the base, supporting a lateral surface of the pawl and transmitting the constraint force of pressing the pawl; and a guide portion rotatably provided to the support shaft, pressed to rotate by the release lever, and guiding movement of a projection pin provided to the pawl.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: PYEONGHWA AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD.Inventors: NIGEL SPURR, GURBINDER SINGH KALSI, SANG BEOM HUR, KI RYUN AHN, JONG CHUL OH
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Publication number: 20150097380Abstract: A lock for locking a door, the lock comprises a pin moveable between a retracted position and an extended position for locking the door and an actuator movable from a first position to a second position to move the pin from the retracted position to the extended position. Furthermore, the lock comprises a mechanism comprising a spring for biasing the pin to the retracted position and a latch. When in the latched position the latch prevents the pin from moving from the extended position to the retracted position, and when in an unlatched position the latch allows the pin to move from the extended position to the retracted position. The mechanism is adapted to disengage the actuator from the pin when the pin is in the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: BQT SOLUTIONS (SEA) PTE LIMITEDInventors: Matthew Richard Alex Nye-Hingston, Ian Tristan Barnes, Neil Richard Hingston
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Publication number: 20150097381Abstract: The present invention provides a latch structure which includes a fixing mount having a side fixed to a wall and the other side with two protruding pieces that are spaced with a first spacing; a base having a side assembled to a door panel that is pivotally embedded in the wall and able to be opened or closed, and the other side with an extending bent portion; a movable body in a U-shape hinged to each of the protruding pieces, respectively, and having a gap formed therein and a second spacing between two ends thereof; and a pivoting locking portion mounted to the end of the bent portion away from the base, having a configuration and size smaller than the first and second spacings but greater than a width of the gap, and with a protruding lever having a length greater than the smaller of the spacings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Shih-Ming HWANG
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Publication number: 20150097382Abstract: A safety device for use with exteriorly locked doors. The safety device provides a temporary barrier between the latch and the strike plate hole to allow ingress and egress through the door while the door is in a constant locked position. The device includes a strike plate cover, a frame portion, a pull portion, and at least one magnet member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: CHRISTOPHER J. BLAWAT
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Publication number: 20150097383Abstract: A safety latch including a track channel and a slider plate. The track channel is structured to be secured adjacent a face plate of a latch bolt assembly of a door and to support the slider plate. The track channel presents a first latch bolt opening. The first latch bolt opening is sized and positioned such that when the track channel is secured to the face plate a latch bolt of the latch bolt assembly can be extended and retracted through the first latch bolt opening. The slider plate presents a second latch bolt opening and being is shiftable relative to the track channel between a first position in which the second latch bolt opening is aligned with the first latch bolt opening and a second position wherein the latch bolt is held retracted behind the slider plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Kirk Busse, John Roland, Greg Robbins
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Publication number: 20150097384Abstract: A beam for a vehicle bumper is formed from a continuous web of material as a closed tubular body. The body has top and bottom walls connected by inner and outer walls. A support extends between the inner and outer walls and a reinforcement overlies at least a portion of the outer wall between the support and the bottom wall to provide a double walled structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: Multimatic Inc.Inventor: Bryan Jeffrey CONROD
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Publication number: 20150097385Abstract: A fascia assembly including a bumper beam, a bumper cover, and a sensor assembly is provided. The sensor assembly may include a bracket and a sensor. The sensor assembly is disposed between the beam and cover. The bracket may define a base bonded to a surface of the cover and a key hole. The sensor may include a connector, clip, and key for the hole. The sensor may be configured to rotate between first and second positions such that the clip prevents connector access in the first but not the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Jayagopal Appukutty, Steven Yellin Schondorf, Erich Kemnitz
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Publication number: 20150097386Abstract: A pet waste disposal kit includes a kit bag with an impermeable lining that can be worn around the waist or over the shoulder of the pet handler. The kit bag serves as the secondary container for filled waste collection bags, and it also serves to store the other materials contained in the kit. The kit also includes a supply of lightweight, impermeable, biodegradable plastic gloves, which can be made of biodegradable polyethylene, and a supply of waste collection bags made of lightweight, impermeable, biodegradable plastic, containing a disinfecting-deodorizing mixture. The disinfecting-deodorizing mixture contains a highly alkaline compound, a desiccant and a deodorizer. The waste collection bags have re-sealable zip-locks or twist ties. The kit also includes a supply of antiseptic hand wipes or a liquid hand sanitizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Louis Chirico
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Publication number: 20150097387Abstract: An adjustable kitchen utensil includes a first component having a first handle portion, and a first serving portion attached to the first handle portion by a first connecting portion. An embodiment of the adjustable kitchen utensil includes a second component having a second handle portion, and a second serving portion attached to the second handle portion by a second connecting portion. This embodiment has an attachment mechanism for attaching the first and second components. The attachment mechanism permits adjustment of the size of a serving surface of the attached first and second serving portions. An alternate embodiment includes a removable handle subassembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Garry Sarver, Erin Hughes
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Publication number: 20150097388Abstract: An inside rearview mirror assembly can hold a tag, such as a parking tag. The inside rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror and a housing. The housing is coupled to the mirror and includes a housing body and a holder protruding from the housing body in a direction away from the mirror. The holder includes a holder body and defines a groove disposed along the holder body. The groove is configured to receive the tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Anthony A. Bosco
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Publication number: 20150097389Abstract: A sunscreen system includes a control unit and a sunscreen having a first nonplanar glass layer and a nonplanar display layer having a first side and an opposite second side. The first side is adhered to the glass layer. The display layer includes multiple display subareas covering the overall surface of the display layer. Each separate display subarea may be controlled by the control unit to change the subarea's transmittance. A nonplanar design allows integration in a vehicle body and multiple display subareas allows partial area-wise blocking of light. All electronic components can be provided in or adjacent to the sunscreen or be arranged at another location in the vehicle, leading to a flexible design which allows a larger area panoramic roof due to reduction of mechanical components in the roof structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Joakim DRYSELIUS, Daniel OLSSON
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Publication number: 20150097390Abstract: An arrangement of a side door on a body of a motor vehicle is provided. The side door is held on the body in a closed position that closes a door opening corresponding to the side door with respect to the transverse direction of the vehicle with at least regional overlapping with a side sill of the body. The side door has a reinforcing element, with which the side door can be supported on the side sill in the event of an application of force, caused by an accident, acting on the side door from the outside in at least substantially in the transverse direction of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: Daimer AGInventors: Gerald Dettling, Michael Eggersdorfer, Wolfgang Fassnacht, Holger Kerschagel
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Publication number: 20150097391Abstract: A vehicle slide door for covering an opening in a vehicle body includes a door trim panel having a slot extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. A linkage arm operably connects the vehicle door to the vehicle body. The linkage arm slides within the slot of the door trim panel as the vehicle door is moved between a closed position and an opened position. A garnish panel is separate from the door trim panel and is engaged with the linkage arm. The garnish panel at least partially covers a section of the slot of the door trim panel in the closed position of the vehicle door. The garnish panel has a portion movable relative to the door trim panel in a lateral direction of the vehicle body due to an obstruction between the door trim panel and the garnish panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Steven R. Thiele
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Publication number: 20150097392Abstract: Provided is a portable armrest for use with vehicles. The device includes a moldable, high density foam forming a planar surface and a base attached. The device is mounted to a door panel by a sliding or snapping mechanism for quick installation. When installed, the device allows a user to rest his or her arm on the device while driving in a vehicle. The device provides a comfortable place for drivers and passengers to rest their arm and prevents drivers from constantly shilling positions and becoming distracted. The device inserts into the existing molded pull cup on a vehicle's door panel. The device encourages drivers to sit in an upright position by slightly elevating their arm and accommodates most vehicles for maximum convenience and functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Grady Locke
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Publication number: 20150097393Abstract: A rear spoiler device (10) for a vehicle (1) has at least one rear door (8, 9), wherein the rear spoiler device (10) has at least one side spoiler (16, 17) with at least one side air guide element (32), which can be moved between a driving position for contour extension and aerodynamic air guidance when the rear door (8, 9) is closed, and a base position when the rear door (8, 9) is open. The side spoiler (16, 17) furthermore has a swing arm (30) with a first pivot joint (31) for pivotable fixation to the rear door (8, 9), the side air guide element (32) is mounted pivotably on the swing arm (30) via at least one second pivot joint (34), and the side air guide element (32) has a locking arrangement on its front end region (32a) for releasable and lockable fixation to the truck (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Thomas Dieckmann, David Inkermann, Christopher Neumann, Rouven Petzold, Ralf Rainer Wokoeck, Frank Zielke
