Patents Issued in August 11, 2016
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Publication number: 20160229194Abstract: There is provided a liquid ejection device including a head for ejecting a liquid, a liquid containing unit, a liquid filler, and a pressure adjusting unit, in which the liquid containing unit includes a sealed housing and a flexible member provided in the housing, the housing includes a first containing space communicating with the head and a second containing space partitioned from the first containing space through use of the flexible member, the first containing space contains the liquid, and the liquid filler is filled into the second containing space, the pressure adjusting unit communicates with the second containing space, and adjusts the pressure of the liquid filler filled into the second containing space so as to maintain a negative pressure with respect to the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Yoshimasa Araki, Yasuyuki Tamura, Akio Saito, Makoto Fukuhara, Hiroyuki Ozaki
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Publication number: 20160229195Abstract: A method of enhancing spot color printing in a digital inkjet press having a fixed number of monochrome inkjet printheads, the fixed number of monochrome inkjet printheads printing inks comprising at least process colors (CMY) and a spot color, the method comprising the steps of: (a) printing a process color combination comprising a predetermined ratio of at least two process colors, the process color combination approximating the spot color; and (b) printing the spot color with the process color combination to provide an enhanced spot color.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Marcus Scholz, Yvette Durham
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Publication number: 20160229196Abstract: A metal substrate with picture sized to fit within a locket is created by obtaining an insert, such as a manufacturer-provided insert, that is shipped with the locket. Exact dimensions of the insert are obtained electronically through the use of a camera or scanner, and then a metal insert is created on a metal substrate by cutting the metal substrate to the dimensions of the insert. A photograph or other artistic work is then printed on the metal substrate being a version of an electronic such work previously obtained and sized to fit on the substrate. The metal substrate is then inserted into the locket, in embodiments of the disclosed technology.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Daniel Schifter
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Publication number: 20160229197Abstract: A rotating handling carousel includes a transfer device arranged on the outer circumference of the handling carousel. The transfer device includes a carry-along element which receives and transports an article and a guide element. The guide element is arranged in such a way that the article transported by the carry-along element is guided into or out of a handling station, for which the guide element extends into an area of the handling station in such a way that the guide element does not collide with the handling device at the transfer position. A sensor detects whether a handling device or the article are not in the transfer position, and/or whether the article is located in the handling station at all, and, after such a determination, issues a collision signal based on a kind of the transfer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: TILL GMBHInventor: Volker TILL
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Publication number: 20160229198Abstract: An image processor 53 processing taken images includes an image inspection means 54 for inspecting whether printing is performed properly as compared with a master image by using the image of the entire can taken by a first camera, a density measurement means 55 for measuring densities in designated positions for respective colors also by using the image of the entire can taken by the first camera, and a printing misalignment value measurement means 56 for measuring misalignment values with respect to set positions of printing misalignment inspection marks printed on an opening-side end portion of a can for respective colors by using the image of the opening-side end portion of the can taken by the second camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicants: I. MER CO., LTD., NIPPON NATIONAL SEIKAN COMPANY, LTD.Inventor: Masayuki IZUME
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Publication number: 20160229199Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a plasma processor, a recording unit, and a heating unit. The plasma processor performs plasma processing on a processing target matter. The recording unit discharges ink and records dots onto the processing target matter on which the plasma processing has been performed. The heating unit heats an ink discharge region of the processing target matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Junji Nakai, Hiroyoshi Matsumoto
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Publication number: 20160229200Abstract: A LED illumination source may include one or a plurality of LED illumination modules, each LED illumination module comprising a plurality of LED clusters, wherein each LED cluster comprises a LED array which is rotated by an angle of rotation with respect to an axis which is parallel to a predefined direction of sweep.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Alex Veis
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Publication number: 20160229201Abstract: A recording apparatus includes a feeding unit that feeds transfer paper, a recording section that performs recording by applying ink to the transfer paper, and a medium supporting unit that is arranged on a transfer paper feed downstream side of the feeding unit and that supports the transfer paper. The medium supporting unit includes a bent portion that is bent so that a side that comes into contact with the transfer paper is convex and that extends in a direction that crosses the feed direction of the transfer paper, and the bend angle of the bent portion is equal to or more than 3° and equal to or less than 16°.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Ryota Takenaka
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Publication number: 20160229202Abstract: An image forming apparatus may include a mechanism for forming a corrugated shape in a sheet to be conveyed. The mechanism may include various components include one or more pressing portions, one or more ribs, one or more discharge rollers, a switching mechanism and the like. In one arrangement, ribs and pressing portions configured to create the corrugated shape may be disposed at various locations upstream or downstream of the platen, recording portion and/or nozzles thereof. In one example, pressing portions may be disposed both upstream and downstream of the nozzles of the recording portion to maintain a corrugated shape in the conveyed sheet. Various other configurations may be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Tsuyoshi Ito, Yuji Koga, Wataru Sugiyama, Kenji Samoto
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Publication number: 20160229203Abstract: In a method or system to control a temperature of a substrate to be printed to and which exhibits said temperature during a traversal of a printing system, specifically selecting or controlling a fluid temperature of a liquid fluid to be applied onto the substrate to specifically influence the substrate temperature, the fluid being applied onto the substrate before the substrate is printed to. At least one of the fluid temperature and a quantity of the fluid applied onto the substrate per time unit at least depending on at least one of a first measurement value for a temperature of the substrate before the application of the fluid and a second measurement value for a surface temperature of the substrate after the application of the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Oce Printing Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Sabine Gerlach, Thomas Montag, Michael Has
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Publication number: 20160229204Abstract: A printing device executes processes (a)-(c). In the process (a), first and second rollers convey a sheet a first amount, and a print head executes a printing operation while the sheet is in a state where the sheet is supported by the first and second rollers and a supporting unit disposed between the first and second rollers. In the process (b), the second roller conveys the sheet a second amount that is no larger than the first amount, and the print head executes a printing operation while the sheet is in a state where the sheet is supported by the supporting unit and the second roller. In the process (c), the second roller conveys the sheet a third amount that is larger than the first amount, and the print head executes a printing operation while the sheet is in a state where the sheet is supported by the second roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yasunari YOSHIDA, Tsuyoshi ITO
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Publication number: 20160229205Abstract: A printing apparatus comprises a feeding unit which feeds a printing sheet stacked on a stacking unit, a conveyance unit which conveys the fed printing sheet, a printing unit which prints the conveyed printing sheet, and a control unit which controls conveyance of printing sheets so that a trailing edge of a preceding sheet and a leading edge of a succeeding sheet overlap each other, wherein based on an ink amount to be applied to an area of a predetermined range from at least one of the leading edge of the succeeding sheet and the trailing edge of the preceding sheet, the control unit decides an overlapping amount of an area where the trailing edge of the preceding sheet and the leading edge of the succeeding sheet overlap each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Hisashi Taniguchi, Syunichi Kunihiro
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Publication number: 20160229206Abstract: A print apparatus includes a printing part configured to print an image onto a first medium, and a take-up part that has a take-up spindle configured to retain a tube onto which the first medium has been mounted and has a motor configured to cause the take-up spindle to rotate such that the first medium is taken up onto the tube. The take-up spindle has an elastic member configured to be disposed on an inside of the tube. The take-up spindle is configured to retain the tube by the elastic member being inflated by gas pressure and being pressed against an inner surface of the tube. The motor is configured to rotate the take-up spindle by a direct drive approach.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Katsuyoshi ONODERA, Naoki HORI, Tomoyuki SHIIYA
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Publication number: 20160229207Abstract: An example disclosed media processing device includes a consumable support assembly including a consumable support body, the consumable support body configured for manipulation between a first open position and a first closed position; a printhead assembly movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the printhead assembly positioned between a consumable supply spool and a consumable take-up spool in response to the consumable support body being in the closed position; and a lid movable between a second open position and a second closed position, wherein the lid is configured to, when in the closed position: engage the consumable support assembly in the first closed position; and preclude the consumable support assembly from being moved to the first open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Daniel E. Perry, Stephen L. Ijams, Keath Jason Lawson Irizarry, Robert D. Hunter, Caleb J. Bryant
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Publication number: 20160229208Abstract: A device for printing on at least one region of a surface of a so-called 3D object, for instance a curved auto body part, includes a manipulator, for instance an articulated-arm robot with six degrees of freedom. The device also includes a system for vibration compensation for the print head. The system includes an active component and a passive component. Manipulator vibration which creates defects in a printed image may thus be effectively avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: STEFFEN NEEB, ROLAND STENZEL
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Publication number: 20160229209Abstract: A printing device for dispending material on a heated substrate is provided. The device may include a printing head having one or more nozzles and a heat shield that partially masks a side of the printing head that faces the heated substrate when printing so as to reduce heat transfer from the substrate to the printing head. The shield includes a slot aligned with the one or more nozzles to enable passage of material from the one or more nozzles to the heated substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: XJET LTD.Inventors: Eliahu M. Kritchman, Hanan GOTHAIT, Yigal ROZVAL, Meir DEBI
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Publication number: 20160229210Abstract: A tape cassette that includes a housing, a wound tape, an arm portion, and a first surface. The housing has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a front surface. The front surface extends from the bottom surface toward the top surface in a first direction. The arm portion is defined by a section of the front surface and a first wall. An opening extends through the housing in the first direction. The opening is defined by the first wall, a second wall, and a connection portion. The first surface is provided in the connection portion. The first surface is disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface in the first direction. The housing has a first indentation extending from the bottom surface to the first surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Koshiro Yamaguchi, Akira Sago, Takashi Horiuchi, Tsutomu Kato, Teruo Imamaki, Yasuhiro Shibata, Susumu Murata, Kengo Noda
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Publication number: 20160229211Abstract: Various sheeted medical articles are described. The articles can include a fibrous material that includes cellulose fibers, nylon fibers, and a synthetic latex material dispersed therein. The fibrous material is soft and exhibits desirable feel and skin-contacting qualities. The articles include one or more banding products such as wristbands or ankle bands. The banding products are securely retained within the sheet articles prior to use by one or more regions of adhesive. The articles can also include a collection of removable adhesive backed labels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: William Becker, Vikaas Gupta
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Publication number: 20160229212Abstract: A decoloring apparatus includes an erasing unit configured to generate heat so as to erase an image formed on a sheet with an erasable material, a sheet storing unit to store one or more sheets, each having the image formed thereon with the erasable material, a sheet conveying unit configured to convey the sheets from the sheet storing unit to the erasing unit, a quantity sensor configured to detect a quantity of the sheets stored in the sheet storing unit, and a control unit configured to determine whether or not the detected quantity is greater than a predetermined value, and control the sheet conveying unit to convey the sheets and the erasing unit to generate heat, when the detected quantity is determined to be greater than the predetermined value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Kenji YOKOYAMA
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Publication number: 20160229213Abstract: A printer's form for transferring a flowable printing substance onto a printing material to be printed on, includes a body having a surface, which surface has a plurality of openings, a plurality of cavities in the body, which cavities end in the openings of the surface of the body and contain gas, wherein each cavity is bounded by a wall, which adjoins the opening and surrounds the cavity, and devices associated with each cavity for producing an overpressure in the cavity in question. At least parts of the surface of the body and/or the wall surfaces of the walls of at least some cavities include a first wall region, which is near the opening and which is composed of a surface that can be wetted with the printing substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Dietmar NEUHAUS
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Publication number: 20160229214Abstract: Single perforating unit is enabled to perforate for file binders and to cut milling grooves, while with a simple structure file-binder storage and booklet-binding can be carried out reliably. Configurations include: a convey-in path for sequentially transferring sheets; a stacker for collating into bundles sheets from the convey-in path; and an adhesive-layer applicator for adding an adhesive layer to the spine-closure edge of sheet bundles from the stacker. A perforating unit is provided in along the convey-in path, and a control unit for controlling position and/or number of perforations made by the perforating unit is provided with (1) a first operation mode in which it effects the punching of a predetermined number of holes in the edge of sheets, and (2) a second operation mode in which it effects the formation of a predetermined number of crenulated grooves in the edge of sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Sei Takahashi, Hideki Orii, Naoki Ueda, Keiichi Nagasawa, Kazuyuki Kubota
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Publication number: 20160229215Abstract: A method for applying a security device (e.g., a micro-optic security thread) to a fibrous web during manufacture is provided. By way of the inventive method, the security device is preferably applied onto the fibrous web at or near a couch roll or similar tool of a paper machine when the fibrous web constitutes a sufficiently consolidated, fully formed wet web. Papers made in accordance with the inventive method, when subjected to the Circulation Simulation Test, showed minimal damage at the paper/security device interface. Moreover, the surface-applied security devices showed acceptable levels of intaglio ink adhesion, and the papers had higher cross-direction (CD) tensile strength and much less show-through on opposing sides thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Crane & Co., Inc.Inventors: Giles D. Prett, Manish Jain, Kraig M. Brigham
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Publication number: 20160229216Abstract: A ring binder for use in holding loose-leaf pages. A retaining system is configured to selectively and releasably hold first and second ring members in a closed position. First and second interlocking formations are selectively movable relative to one another between a retaining position and a non-retaining position. The first interlocking formation includes a projection having a free end. The free end has a void configured and arranged to permit resilient bending of portions of the free end of the projection in a first direction as they engage the second interlocking formation when the interlocking formations are moved from the non-retaining position to the retaining position. In the retaining position, the portions of the free end of the projection are substantially inhibited from bending in a second direction in response to pivoting movement of either of the ring members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: World Wide Stationery Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chun Yuen TO
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Publication number: 20160229217Abstract: A divider assembly is shown and described herein. The divider assembly may divide a stack of sheets, the divider assembly may include a body and a tab extending from the body. A first side of the body and a first side of the tab may include a cover or coating. The cover or coating may include designs or indicia. A second side of the body may include a covered portion and a non-covered portion. A second side of the tab may be non-covered. Non-covered portions may be compatible with more or different writing instruments than covered portions. The divider assembly may be reversible such that the first side or the second side may be utilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Regina Reichert, Summer Marker, Alan Jameson, Jenifer Do
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Publication number: 20160229218Abstract: Provided is a writing instrument, having high cartridge replaceability and excellent convenience, that is capable of suppressing inappropriate ink leakage that easily occurs when a used cartridge container is pulled out even when the writing instrument uses a replacement ink cartridge with a plug to be press opened. A writing instrument includes: a replacement ink cartridge including a bottomed cylindrical container that has an opened front end and a closed rear end and a plug fitted into an inner circumferential surface of an opening of the container; and a projection inserted into the opening of the container to press the plug rearward, thereby opening the plug of the ink cartridge, wherein the projection and the plug are fitted when the plug is press opened, and when the cartridge is replaced, the fitting between the projection and the plug is released and the plug is locked again in the opening of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Takanori Hoshino
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Publication number: 20160229219Abstract: The present disclose describes and teaches a pen/pencil grip and a product combining the pen/pencil grip with a pen/pencil. The pen/pencil grip may include a head section, a middle section, and a tail section forming a continuous and smoothly connected body. Positioned on the pen/pencil grip are placement recesses and grooves to accommodate the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, little finger, and thenar eminence of a human hand. The pen/pencil grip may also include a channel that may receive the shaft of a pen/pencil. A final product may include the pen/pencil and the grip, forming a writing apparatus that is easy to use, prevents writing fatigue, and helps to establish good writing habits and healthy posture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Custom Device Technologies, LLCInventor: Allan D. PINCUS
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Publication number: 20160229220Abstract: An elongated and retractable sterile marker apparatus includes a handle assembly, an elongated marker operating assembly a top portion of which is connected to the handle assembly, and a sterile marker assembly which is connected to a bottom portion of the elongated marker operating assembly. Preferably, the sterile marker assembly includes a felt marker tip. The elongated and retractable sterile marker apparatus is particularly useful in pain management procedures to mark needle locations. Preferably, the handle assembly includes a pair of finger-reception members which are connected to an outside portion of the elongated marker operating assembly. A thumb-reception member is received in the elongated marker operating assembly for operating the elongated marker operating assembly. Preferably, a return spring is provided to return the tip of the sterile marker portion into a marker unit housing when the tip is no longer being used for marking.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Timothy W. Morgan, Thomas R. Smith
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Publication number: 20160229221Abstract: A multiprojection device comprising a housing having a first end and an interior, a battery-powered light source held in the interior of the housing such that light from the battery-powered light source travels axially along the interior of the housing towards the first end, a transparency bearing an image and axially aligned with the battery-powered light source in the housing such that light from the battery-powered light source travels axially along the interior of the housing towards the first end through the transparency, and a lens disposed at the first end such that light from the battery-powered light source travels axially along the interior of the housing towards the first end through the transparency and out of the lens, wherein multiple simultaneous instances of the image are projected from the multiprojection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Rachel NOTTINGHAM COLOSIMO, Carolyn M. MCNEELEY, Nicholas E. STANCA, Rebecca L. BLICE, James E. SZPAK, Richard A. KLINK
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Publication number: 20160229222Abstract: A method of making a bas relief from a two-dimensional image includes converting a two-dimensional image to a grey-scale image that comprises a plurality of shades of grey. Each shade of grey corresponds to a respective elevation of a three dimensional representation of the two-dimensional image. Ink is deposited on a substrate via a printer to form a three-dimensional topography that corresponds to the three-dimensional representation of the two-dimensional image. The two-dimensional image is then printed, in accurate registration, onto the three-dimensional pattern to produce the bas relief. A protective coating and/or film may be applied to the three-dimensional pattern and image printed thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: WILLIAM M. STECKER
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Publication number: 20160229223Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a decorative molding with a capability to decorate a large component to be decorated. The method includes pressing a heated pressing member against an area to be decorated having a plurality of spaced-apart surface sections to be decorated, with a transfer sheet interposed between the pressing member and the area to be decorated, to transfer decorative layers to the surface section to be decorated. The area to be decorated has a maximum width of not less than 400 mm. The pressing member has a pressing surface configured to come in contact with the transfer sheet and constituted by a rubber piece shaped into a flat plate. The rubber piece has a hardness of not more than 80 degrees and a thickness of not less than 3 mm, and is curved to fit a general surface shape of the area to be decorated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Takushi KAJITANI, Kimihiro IIMURA, Shojiro MIYAMOTO
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Publication number: 20160229224Abstract: A case for storing a paint roller comprising a cylindrical case element including means for opening the case element and adapted for enclosing a paint roller attached to a roller tool. The case includes a circular opening in one end of the cylindrical case element, the circular opening adapted to allow a roller tool to extend from the case element when in a closed position, and the circular opening further adapted to allow removal of the roller tool from the case element in the closed position, while allowing the paint roller to remain within the case element. The case includes a solid cap for closing the circular opening when the case element is in the closed position and encloses solely a paint roller. The case includes a slotted cap for closing the circular opening when the case element is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: William Lester, III
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Publication number: 20160229225Abstract: Provided is a painting structure that comprises a reflecting plate and one or more painting layers. The reflecting plate may have a reflective surface. The one or more painting layers may comprise a painting region and a non-painting region. The non-painting region may be oppositely arranged with respect to the reflective surface. The one or more painting layers may be spaced a predetermined distance away from the reflecting plate. At least the painting region may have a plurality of through holes, which may be irregularly arranged and may differ in shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Yu Li
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Publication number: 20160229226Abstract: The present disclosure includes a wheel assembly having a tie bolt retention system. Tie bolt retention systems of the present disclosure include retention holes and retention elements. Retention elements may engage retention holes to prevent loosening or disengagement of a tie nut from the tie bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventor: Jerry Miller
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Publication number: 20160229227Abstract: A wheel assembly with a twist cap hub cover forms a secure attachment with a wheel. The wheel has a wheel hub and a body portion. The twist cap hub cover is configured to form a secure, coaxial relationship with the wheel hub. The twist cap hub cover alternatively covers different sets of openings in the wheel, such that air flow is allowed to enter behind the body portion of the wheel, and a decorative effect is created from the interaction between the twist cap hub cover and the covered and uncovered sets of wheel openings. A disc retains a tensioning member on a disc inner surface. The tensioning member abuts against a hub inner surface. This creates a coaxial, snug fit. A ring encircles the disc. The ring has projections that rotatably cover the first or second set of openings in the body portion of the wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Tom Luo
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Publication number: 20160229228Abstract: A multi-chamber tire, comprising an outer layer portion and an flexible ring body in an annular fashion; the outer layer portion is arranged on the external side of the flexible ring body; the flexible ring portion is provided with chambers arranged around the flexible ring portion; the chambers are provided with a plurality of partitioned gussets; each of the partitioned gussets is arranged around the flexible ring body and extends along the axial and radial directions, and the plurality of partitioned gussets are arranged around the flexible ring body alternately, dividing the chambers into a plurality of isolating chambers isolated from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Chengdu Youyang Electromechanical Product Design Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shugang Gong, Wen Zhang, Xingyin Wu, Zhihua Hu, Dandan Luo
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Publication number: 20160229229Abstract: Passenger vehicle tire having a tread extended on either side by sidewalls, this tread being provided with an asymmetric tread pattern with respect to a median plane that divides this tread into two parts with the same axial width, this axial width being measured in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation, an external part and an internal part, this external part being situated between this median plane and the sidewall intended to be positioned on the outside of a vehicle, and the internal part being situated between the same plane and the sidewall intended to be positioned towards the inside of the same vehicle, the internal part and the external part each having at least one void that forms a groove or is intended to form a groove when the tread has partially worn away, these voids defining, in the new state and for each (internal and external) part, a total voids volume Vi0 and Ve0, respectively, and a voids surface ratio Ti0 and Te0, respectively, these ratios being other than zero and such that, inType: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicants: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN, MICHELIN ROCHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE, S.A.Inventors: Patrick PALLOT, Mathleu DELBOS, Patrick DAYET, Jacky PINEAU, Olivier MUHLHOFF
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Publication number: 20160229230Abstract: A motorcycle tire includes a tread portion provided with a zigzag central main groove, first lateral grooves, second lateral grooves and shoulder grooves. The central main groove includes first inclined elements each with a first angle, second inclined elements each with a second angle in an opposite direction to the first inclined elements, and corners each between first and second elements and located within a crown region. Each first lateral groove extends from each corner with a third angle not less than the first and second angles. Each second lateral groove extends from one of the first and second inclined elements in an opposite direction to the first or second inclined element to which the second lateral groove is connected. Each shoulder groove is disposed outside the crown region and is connected to one of the second lateral grooves.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Toyoto TANIGUCHI
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Publication number: 20160229231Abstract: There is provided a pneumatic tire, in which a first set of blocks that is partitioned and formed by two first circumferential grooves and a plurality of first lateral grooves is provided in the center region that includes the tire equatorial plane, a second set of blocks that is partitioned and formed by one second circumferential groove and a plurality of second lateral grooves is provided in the outermost portion in the tire width direction on each side in the tire width direction, a rib is provided between the first set of blocks and the second sets of blocks, the rib is divided by at least one third circumferential groove, and a plurality of sipes is formed in the first set of blocks, the second set of blocks, and the rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Hiroshi Furusawa, Masaaki Miyoshi
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Publication number: 20160229232Abstract: In a method for detecting the wear of wearing tires of a vehicle, wherein the tires consist of an elastic material, signals are emitted by signal generators introduced into the tires, wherein only signal generators (6, 7, 8, 10) located on the tire surface emit a signal. The emitted signal is received by a sensor arranged in the vehicle, and information processed from the received signal is made available to the driver of the vehicle. Enhanced, in particular automatic measurement of the tire tread is enabled by means of such a method.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Hauke BAUMGAERTEL, Thomas NIEMANN, Carsten Thun
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Publication number: 20160229233Abstract: A method and system for servicing a vehicle in accordance with pre-determined maintenance settings is provided. Maintenance settings can be communicated to a vehicle maintenance tool via a communication device and the vehicle maintenance tool can interact with the vehicle in accordance with the maintenance settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Matthew Thomas Edwards, Kenneth Joseph Coyne
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Publication number: 20160229234Abstract: A tire abnormality management system assigns work to each of a plurality of vehicles and manages an abnormal state of a tire mounted on each of the vehicles that perform the assigned work. The tire abnormality management system includes: a tire sensor configured to detect a tire pressure and/or a tire temperature of each of the vehicles; a grouping processing unit configured to group vehicles, in which a tire load of the work assigned to each of the vehicles is within a predetermined range, into a vehicle group; and a tire abnormal vehicle identifying unit configured to identify, among the grouped vehicles, a vehicle with an abnormal tire based on the tire pressure or the tire temperature detected by the tire sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Tsugio Sudou
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Publication number: 20160229235Abstract: A method for monitoring a tire of a motor vehicle, implemented in a wheel and including: measuring a temperature of the tire, measuring a pressure of the tire, calculating a variation, in absolute value, of the ratio between the measured pressure and the measured temperature, comparing the calculated variation to a predetermined threshold, and sending an alert message to a computer of the vehicle if the calculated variation is above the predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: RENAULT s.a.s.Inventors: Philippe SAINT-LOUP, Alessandro MONTI, Bernard GUILLEREY
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Publication number: 20160229236Abstract: It should be enabled to transmit tire-pressure information also on a spare wheel to a tire-pressure notification device, while suppressing battery consumption. A transmission controller of a sensor unit makes a transmitter periodically transmit wheel information, when an acceleration Gx detected by an acceleration sensor is larger than a running-judgment threshold value 5G. The transmission controller accumulates a point P set up according to the acceleration Gx in a predetermined period when the acceleration Gx is not more than the running-judgment threshold value 5G, and makes the transmitter transmit the wheel information when an accumulated value of the point P accumulated in the predetermined period is larger than a running-track-record-judgment threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yuji TAKI
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Publication number: 20160229237Abstract: The invention relates to a device (D) for fixing, to the internal wall of a tyre (P), an electronic box (100) for measuring parameters inside the tyre, the device (D) associating said box (100) with a flexible receptacle (200) which, being fixed to the said internal wall by an adhesion means (300), is preformed so as to accept and hold said box (100), remarkable in that said flexible receptacle (200) forms a compartment (210) equipped with an opening (220), by means of which said box (100) is introduced and which is bordered by an edge (221) extending externally and offering a contact surface (222) for the adhesion means (300) so that, once the receptacle (200) is fixed, said opening (220) is closed by the internal wall on which the receptacle (200) is fixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Dominique LUCE
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Publication number: 20160229238Abstract: The invention concerns a fixing device for fixing a measuring sensor, such as a tyre pressure sensor inside a tyre cavity on a vehicle rim, in particular utility vehicle rim, comprising a band-shaped tension belt, which carries a receiving device for the measuring sensor: The invention is characterised in that the tension belt contains at a first end an eyelet for threading a second end opposite the first end, and starting from the second end and away from the first end on the surface of the tension belt, two textile fields are positioned behind one another in the longitudinal direction of the tension belt, one of which is fitted with barbed hooks and the other with loops to form together a Velcro fastener after folding the textile fields together on top of each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Michael SCHWAMMLEIN, Christian MARKERT
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Publication number: 20160229239Abstract: A tire-pressure information device should receive wheel information within a demanded detection time. A transmission controller of a sensor unit transmits wheel information as a radio signal at the timing when the turning position ? of the sensor unit detected by an acceleration sensor arrives at the transmission setting location ? after 1 minute has passed since the last transmission of the wheel information. This transmission setting location ? is set to a turning position which is advanced or retarded a setting adjustment angle ?? (for instance, 146 degree) set to a value which is not a divisor of 360, with respect to the turning position ? when the last wheel information is transmitted last time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yuji TAKI
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Publication number: 20160229240Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-skid device for a tire, comprising: fixed plates fixed to a wheel of the tire, the fixed plates each having a cylindrical nut-type fastening means with a thread formed on the inner circumferential surface in the center thereof; a supporting plate having a body part with an insertion hole formed in the center thereof and a plurality of connecting plates which are formed to radially protrude on the outer circumferential surface of the body part; anti-skid arms fixed to the connecting plates; and a locking plate for fixing the supporting plate between the fixed plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Dae Kyun SHIN
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Publication number: 20160229241Abstract: A lock for securing a trailer hitch includes a latching member, a position-limiting assembly, and a housing. The position-limiting assembly includes first and second position-limiting members, a magnetic member, and a securing pin. The first position-limiting member is configured for detachable engagement with the latching member. The second position-limiting member is mounted in the housing, receives the magnetic member, and is slidably connected to the first position-limiting member via the securing pin in order to be moved to an engaged position and a disengaged position. When at the engaged position, the second position-limiting member is mounted to the latching member due to the magnetic member and thereby fixes the first position-limiting member in position. When at the disengaged position, the second position-limiting member is separate from an end portion of the latching member to allow detachment of the first position-limiting member from the latching member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: WEN-CHUN SU
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Publication number: 20160229242Abstract: A golf cart hitch assembly may be attached to a golf cart in a manner to evenly distribute the weight of a towed element across the frame of the golf cart. This may be helpful in towing a relatively substantial element, such as a trailer. One advantage of the inventor's golf cart hitch is that it requires relatively little or no permanent modification to the golf cart itself. Another advantage is the ability to attach one or more conventional ball hitches at different locations on the assembly. In its simplest form, the assembly includes a pair of brackets for attachment to the frame of the golf cart, such as via bolts or screws, and a plate attached to both brackets, the plate including one or more locations for the attachment of one or more ball hitches.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Rocky Swartz, Neal Swartz
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Publication number: 20160229243Abstract: An articulated joint (1) for an implement carrier vehicle (10), said articulated joint (1) being adapted to connect a front vehicle body (2) and a rear vehicle body (3). The articulated joint (1) comprises a socket (4) arranged in a first articulation link portion (5), said first articulation link portion being adapted to be connected to one of said front or said rear vehicle body (2, 3). The articulation joint (1) further comprises a stud (6) arranged in a second articulation link portion (7), and extending along an axis A, said second articulation portion (7) being adapted to be connected to another one of said front or rear vehicle body (2, 3), said stud being pivotally arranged in said socket (4), and at least one annular sealing device (8) at least partly enclosing said stud and socket, and wherein said annular sealing device (8) comprises a sealing flange (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Ronny Wagner