Mounted Coil Holder Or Spindle (e.g., Dispenser Or Mandrel) Patents (Class 242/590)
  • Patent number: 11981224
    Abstract: A vehicle charging station includes a shroud configured to guide a vehicle charge plug that is lowered from a vehicle toward a charge connector as the vehicle moves toward the charging station. The vehicle charge plug and the charge connector have contacts arranged on a connector face that is generally perpendicular to a surface on which the vehicle charging station rests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Westfall, Hannah Bailey, Jacob Mathews
  • Patent number: 11894734
    Abstract: Provided is a device for manufacturing a stator, the device including a winding jig configured to wind a coil and to manufacture a winding coil, and an insertion jig configured to receive the winding coil from the winding jig and to insert the winding coil into a stator core, wherein the winding jig comprises a body extending along a longitudinal direction (L1), a power supply unit configured to make the body revolve around a central shaft of the body, and a protrusion formed on a surface of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD., HAYASHI KOGYOSYO Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Ho Kim, Min Mo Koo, Ko Kajita
  • Patent number: 11871878
    Abstract: A vertical paper towel dispenser that comprises a housing that has a moveable front wall. The moveable front wall is mounted on a plate that moves inward and outward from the housing. The plate is moved using a pulley system that that is connected to a first motor that is controlled by a controller. The plate is mounted on a plate holder that is secured to a pulley of the pulley system. The plate has a front vertical tension roller that is positioned at a front corner of the plate, and a central post that is positioned at a central position of the plate. A second motor is attached to the base of the housing at a position that is at a front corner of the base and a roller is mounted on the second motor. The second motor is controlled by the controller. A rechargeable battery powers the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Yanier Morales
  • Patent number: 11832769
    Abstract: The present invention concerns improvements in and relating to toilet roll holder apparatus to accommodate toilet rolls of conventional diameter as well as any greater diameter along with preventing unnecessary wastage of the toilet rolls, and downward pivotal movement of the toilet roll, wherein the toilet roll holder apparatus comprises pairs of extender adapters of two different sizes, wherein one pair is of small-sized extender adapters for accommodating a toilet roll having the larger diameter than the toilet roll having the predetermined diameter and another pair is of large-sized extender adapters for accommodating a more larger than the toilet roll having the larger diameter which larger than the toilet roll having the predetermined diameter roll. The multipurpose toilet roll holder apparatus of the present invention also comprises a spindle for rotatably supporting any size of the toilet roll by holding the toilet roll firmly in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: Qingding Zeng
  • Publication number: 20150144730
    Abstract: A roll-out assembly for use in dispensing rolled materials on to a surface. An elongated frame has opposing ends including structure for attachment to brackets rotatably attached to the rolled material. A pivot structure is attached to the elongated frame between the opposing ends. An attachment structure is connected to the pivot structure for attaching the roll-out assembly to a vehicle. A sheet tow assembly for attachment to a tow vehicle and for towing and unrolling a sheet of rolled material across a surface. An elongated bracket has a top surface for hinged attachment to a base structure and a bottom surface for attachment to the base structure. The base structure is for attachment to the tow vehicle. The top and bottom surfaces are for attachment to a portion of the sheet of rolled material to secure the sheet portion between the top and bottom surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventor: Larry W. Hines
  • Patent number: 8845215
    Abstract: A cassette is provided which includes a supply of label material and a brake. The brake has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the supply is clamped by the brake. In the second position, the supply is removable from the cassette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Sanford, L.P.
    Inventors: Chad Terry, Jonathan Towle, John Aho, Leslie Scenna, Thomas Eagan
  • Publication number: 20140283664
    Abstract: A filament dispenser (10) includes a spool (20), hub (22), and axle (30). The axle is laterally movable from a first position to a second position. The axle is independently rotatable with respect to the spool. In the extended position, the axle may be attached to a second spool (10?), forming an assembly of operably-coupled filament dispensers. In the assembly, the connected spools are independently rotatable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Scientific Anglers LLC
    Inventors: Russell E. Blette, Arthur V. Lang, Timothy J. Pommer, Dale R. Wiehe
  • Publication number: 20140271082
    Abstract: A pick-and-place machine and method includes use of a passive component feeder cartridge including a feeder gear. Rotation of the feeder gear causes a component-bearing tape to be fed through the feeder cartridge. A pickup head includes a vacuum nozzle to pick up the components from the tape and a rack gear to engage and drive the feeder gear of the feeder cartridge via translational motion of the pickup head when operatively disposed with respect to a selected feeder cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: JOHN S. YOUNGQUIST
  • Publication number: 20140203133
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a washroom product, the dispenser including an outer casing hingeably or detachably attached to a back portion. The dispenser includes a compartment between the outer casing and the back portion for housing the washroom product to be dispensed. The dispenser further includes a dispensing opening and the dispenser includes inner locking means positioned inside the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Mikael Andersson, Yassaman Mortazavi, Björn Larsson, Mats Lind, Marcus Kullman, Lars-Olov Ahlgren
  • Publication number: 20140197269
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dispenser used to correct an error on a paper sheet written with a writing implement inerasable by a rubber eraser, such as a ball-point pen. The dispenser has a cylindrical refill casing rotatable by 360° inside the housing so that it can be used at any angle regardless of an orientation. The dispenser can be conveniently used in a handheld state regardless of an orientation during the use. Since the cylindrical refill casing is retractable into and extractable from the inside of the housing, the refill casing can be retracted into the inside of the housing when the dispenser is not used. Therefore, it is possible to protect the refill casing from external pollution, damage, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: SEJUL CORP.
    Inventor: Hyeon Mo Yuh
  • Publication number: 20140193235
    Abstract: A device for handling reels includes a telescoping assembly with a first fork sleeve and a second fork sleeve attached to the telescoping assembly so that a position of the first fork sleeve may be adjusted with respect to a position of the second fork sleeve. A first reel lifter fitting and a second reel lifter fitting are attached to the telescoping assembly so that a position of the first reel lifter fitting may be adjusted with respect to a position of the second reel lifter fitting. A first reel lifter arm having a first hook portion and a second reel lifter arm having a second hook portion are slidingly received within the first and second reel lifter fittings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Cerro Wire LLC
    Inventors: William Kennedy, John Hardiman
  • Publication number: 20140166803
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet paper holder to be used in the bathroom. The new functionality of the holder is manifested in the ability to store smartphones, tablet PCs, books, magazines, and/or a writing implement, and any combination of thereof via utilizing an intaglio structural groove and/or an emboss structural protrusion integrated within the holder, a memo pad via installing a new structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Moon Kyu CHOE
  • Publication number: 20140117144
    Abstract: A charging cable housing apparatus includes a winding core having a charging cable wound around an outer peripheral surface thereof, an end plate provided with a first slit extending from the winding core in a radial direction and having a predetermined width, and a side plate disposed to connect the base plate and the end plate and provided with a second slit having the same width as that of the first slit. One end of the charging cable wound around the winding core is being pulled out through the first slit or the second slit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Shigeki Kinomura, Tomoya Ono
  • Publication number: 20130320132
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus including a housing having a cover and a pivotably mounted flap, said housing receiving a module that receives the strip of precut material. Said module is arranged with a transverse supporting plate, and a flap that is pivotably mounted relative to said module and to said supporting plate while being placed in front of the latter and opposite the inner front surface of the cover so as to enable the material strip to pass therethrough. The module hingedly receives, in front of the flap, a cover plate that is profiled, on the top edge thereof, with an edge, which is oriented toward the inside of the flap and which is suitable for projecting from the top of said flap so as to make it possible to guide the material strip between said flap and said cover plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Maurice Granger
  • Publication number: 20130277492
    Abstract: The device includes a housing with an associated cover receiving a module receiving the strip of pre-cut material, said module being provided with a transverse support plate, a flap pivotally assembled with respect to said module and to the support plate by being arranged in front of it, opposite to the inner front surface of the cover to allow the passing of the strip of material. A transverse barrier rod is arranged in the lower portion of the cover between its lateral flanges. The flap has at least one recess enabling to catch the strip of material and at least one long slot arranged in a plane forming an angle from the lower edge of the flap, said slot defining an area for receiving at least one rib formed in a complementary configuration on the cover by penetrating on closing of the cover into said slot. The cover has at least one rib adapting in the slot formed on the flap and at least one recess for the passing of the strip of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Maurice Granger
  • Publication number: 20130256450
    Abstract: The machine includes a housing receiving an articulated cover closed by raising it and a module which accommodates a pre-cut wound strip of material. The module has a flap located opposite the inner face of the cover and articulated relative to the module, and a device enabling pulling on the end of the strip. The module enables positioning and articulation of the flap, and includes a support plate for the device. The device includes a vertically arranged pusher which slides in a controlled, limited manner relative to an inner face of the support plate. The pusher has a lower gripping and contact part and an upper end that forms a cam. A roller of the device cooperates with the upper end of the pusher. The pusher cooperates with the flap. The device acts on the flap to ensure its rearward swiveling to allow un-jamming and strip emergence from the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Maurice Granger
  • Publication number: 20130256613
    Abstract: Described embodiments include a system and an apparatus. A described system includes a mobile device configured to travel on a transmission line between two transmission towers of a power transmission system, physically assist installation of a new conductor cable or line between the two transmission towers, and wirelessly communicate with an installation controller. The system includes the installation controller configured to control travel by the mobile device over the transmission line, to control provision of physical assistance by the mobile device, and to wirelessly communicate with the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: RODERICK A. HYDE, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130247338
    Abstract: This invention provides a single or multi-ganged clip that can be grouped into a festooned arrangement. Each clip includes a base with opposing ends aligned in the direction of extension and transverse to an elongation direction for a connecting segment between ganged clip members. The base ends include opposing male and female connectors. The male connector is a cylinder with an axis that extends transverse to the direction of elongation and the female connector defines a conforming cylindrical inner diameter, which allows it to nest over the male cylinder. A gap opening at the far edge of the female connector provides clearance for the base that connects the male cylinder to the clip member base end. This gap is sized to allow a range of angular rotation of the male connector within the female connector. Clips can be dispensed in a continuous grouping/segment from a spool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: HOPE GLOBAL, DIVISION OF NFA CORP.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Santin, David F. Jones, Carlos A. Neves
  • Patent number: 8528301
    Abstract: A method of facing a roof structure includes securing a facing to respective lower flanges of first and second spaced-apart purlins of the roof structure, with the facing extending directly between the respective lower flanges of the first and second purlins. A carriage is suspended from purlins of the roof structure and supports a roll of facing. The facing is dispensed and adhesively secured to the purlins by moving the carriage relative to the purlins and/or by maintaining the carriage in a stationary position and pulling facing from the roll of facing supported on the carriage. The resulting faced roof structure provides an enhanced appearance and more uniform and higher R-value insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Lamtec Corporation
    Inventors: Hal J. Robbins, John A. Post, Thomas Florian
  • Publication number: 20130112802
    Abstract: A sheet material dispenser which may be coupled magnetically or with a clamp to an object such as a refrigerator, a vehicle, shelf, counter, barbeque grill or other suitable surface is provided. The dispenser comprises a generally tubular canister comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and ends. The back of the canister may comprise a horizontal member extending between said ends. The horizontal portion further comprises a magnetic strip which permits the canister to be mounted to a ferrous object such as a refrigerator, vehicle, or barbeque grill. An end of the canister comprises a clamp adapted to permit the canister to be mounted to ferromagnetic surfaces as well as non-ferrous surfaces. Another end comprises a magnetic portion adapted to permit the dispenser to be mounted in alternative positions on various surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Nelda Griggs
  • Publication number: 20130105616
    Abstract: A cable tidying device includes a bracket mounted to a cabinet, a bobbin for wrapping cables inserted into the cabinet, and a locating member for locating the bobbin. The bracket includes a positioning plate defining a positioning hole and a first groove surrounding the positioning hole. The bobbin includes a wrapping axis extending through the first groove, and a driving portion extending from the wrapping axis. The locating member includes a spine plate, a fixing portion, and a spring resisting between the fixing portion and the positioning plate. The spine plate includes a main body, a protruding post protruding from the main body, and a plurality of ratchets spaced from each other. The fixing portion is attached to the protruding post. The driving portion engages with a different ratchet to locate the bobbin in a different position of the first groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: CHUN-YUAN CHANG
  • Publication number: 20130082134
    Abstract: A component is disclosed. The component includes a base member having an upper surface and a lower surface and a substantially tubular member attached to and extending away from the upper surface of the base member. The substantially tubular member includes a body formed by an outer surface, an inner surface, an upper lip surface connecting the outer surface to the inner surface and a document landing surface. The body includes a thickness (T) extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. The document landing surface is connected to the inner surface. The inner surface and the document landing surface define a cavity extending through a portion of a length (L) of the body. An assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Johan P. Bakker, Michael J. Moore, Bruce Young, Robert D. Klein, Sandra J. Korell
  • Publication number: 20130075415
    Abstract: A pet waste bag dispenser includes a housing defining an interior compartment and having at least one opening in communication with the interior compartment. A positioner is located within the interior compartment of the housing and configured to position at least one box containing rolled pet waste bags relative to the opening such that the rolled pet waste bags can be dispensed through the opening in the housing. The positioner is also configured to position a plurality of stacked pet waste bags relative to the opening such that the stacked pet waste bags can be dispensed through the opening in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Ruth Springer, Jeffrey Springer
  • Publication number: 20130055949
    Abstract: A hygienic protection apparatus for touch panel device is disclosed, in which the apparatus comprises: a touch panel; a host machine electrically connecting with the touch panel; a protecting member comprising a transparent film and at least one film-output element locating at one side of the touch panel, wherein part of the film is received by the film-output element and part of the film covers the touch panel to protect the surface of the touch panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Li-Li Lai, Stephen Tsai, Shao-Yu Hwang
  • Publication number: 20120305617
    Abstract: A tape dispenser includes a housing having an outer surface and is configured to contain a roll of adhesive tape. Coupled to the outer surface of the housing includes features of an animal including at least one animal leg coupled to the housing and extending outwardly from the outer surface of the housing. The at least one animal leg moves relative to and along the outer surface of the housing upon adhesive tape being dispensed from the roll of adhesive tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Kuehn, Stacy L. Abel, Vân Hong Tran Monnier
  • Publication number: 20120292427
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a combination strapping package and dispenser that includes a first strapping coil holding compartment and a second strapping coil holding compartment configured to be nested together and to define a coil receiving or holding area. The combination strapping package and dispenser is configured to hold a strapping coil during shipment from the manufacturer or distributor to the end user and additionally during the use of the strapping by the end user such that the end user does not need to remove the strapping coil from the combination strapping package and dispenser. In certain embodiments, the combination strapping package and dispenser of the present disclosure is configured for mid-range amounts of coil which are easier to transport and use, is compostable, and requires less cost to ship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: IIIinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Kaufman, Rolando Antonio, Jeffrey Hochleutner, Dennis Miller
  • Publication number: 20120292426
    Abstract: A bandage strip includes a plurality of flat adhesive bandage packages of conventional configuration, having sealed therein an adhesive bandage comprising a pad and an adhesive substrate for adhering to a patient and holding the pad in place on the patient's skin. The packages are adhered to an elongated substrate in end-to-end, spaced relation to form a flat, elongated bandage strip, with perforations in the substrate between the packages. A user can dispense a length of substrate, sever it at the perforations, and remove the bandage from the substrate for use in the conventional manner. In another embodiment, a flat adhesive bandage strip comprises an elongated substrate with at least one continuous strip of absorbent material on one side extending in the elongated dimension of the substrate and an adhesive portion adjacent each outside elongated edge of the substrate, with a release liner adhered to the adhesive portion and covering the pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Thuban, Inc.
    Inventor: Rana J. Arefieg
  • Publication number: 20120286087
    Abstract: A spindle adapter, comprising a cylindrical core having an interior surface defining an interior open space along a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical core through which a spindle may be passed, a number of pusher bases placed along the longitudinal axis of the interior surface of the cylindrical core, a number of pusher pins radially engaged with the pusher bases, and a number of ribs radially engaged with the pusher pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Jose Antonio Alvarez Tapia, Raimon Castells De Monet, David Claramunt Morera
  • Publication number: 20120280077
    Abstract: A reel-to-reel assembly is provided. The reel-to-reel assembly includes, but is not limited to a supply spindle and a wind-up spindle. The supply spindle receives a supply reel having a length of ribbon wrapped around the supply reel. The wind-up spindle receives an initially empty wind-up reel. The wind-up spindle includes an adjustment mechanism for varying the outer diameter DO of the wind-up spindle from an initial outer diameter DOi to a final outer diameter DOf which is larger than the initial outer diameter DOi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Indarjit Deonarine
  • Publication number: 20120261279
    Abstract: The paper towel dispenser utilizes the configuration and proportional scale of a real class A RV (Recreational Vehicle). The awning in the replication is the towel guide. The towel guide can be opened and closed with the aid of the side armature which is also a replication of the real awning. A lighting array has been added to the bottom of the awning/towel guide to add another aspect to the replication of a real class A (Recreational Vehicle). The interior houses the paper towel roll, paper towel hanger, an on and off switch, battery container for the lighting array (battery and solar) and an area to accommodate condiment dispensers. Four nonskid rubber pads are affixed to the bottom of the unit to protect surfaces and aid in it's functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Lawrence Norbert Olthaus
  • Publication number: 20120217337
    Abstract: A modular element of creel including a structure having at least one support suitable to support a reel or yarn spool; the structure is in the form of a solid polygon and includes a feeder device suitable to allow the feeding of the thread developed by such spool with at least one characteristic, selected from the characteristics of tension and speed, maintained constant and equal to a preset fixed value or function of the operational phase of the machine. The structure is able to be modularly coupled to other similar structures to allow the feeding of more yarn to a textile machine. Every yarn fed by every modular element having its own selected characteristic defined by the feeder device associated with such modular element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: B.T.S.R. International S.P.A.
    Inventor: Tiziano Barea
  • Publication number: 20120187233
    Abstract: A roll medium lifting device of a recording apparatus includes: an elevating unit that has a loading unit therein and can be raised and lowered in the vertical direction; an operation lever that is rotatable about a fulcrum; and a cam that performs force transmission by converting rotational movement of the operation lever in the vertical direction to vertical movement of the elevating unit at a position closer to the fulcrum in the operation lever. Further, when the operation lever is rotated to cause the cam to move the elevating unit upward, a portion of the cam that makes contact with the elevating unit faces to the moving direction when the elevating unit is moved upward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hisashi TENPAKU, Masaki KOBAYASHI, Seijun HORIE
  • Publication number: 20120090788
    Abstract: A fiber placement system including positioner and a fiber delivery apparatus having a creel assembly and a fiber placement head is provided. The positioner moves the entire fiber delivery apparatus including the creel assembly and the fiber placement head via at least three linear degrees of freedom. The fiber delivery apparatus includes an articulating wrist for moving the fiber placement head relative to the creel assembly. The fiber placement apparatus is substantially free of linear degrees of freedom within the fiber tow paths between the spools and the fiber placement head. One or more rotational degrees of freedom may be provided along the tow path. In one embodiment, the interface between the fiber delivery apparatus and the positioner is laterally offset such that a portion of the creel axially overlaps with vertical ram of the positioner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: INGERSOLL MACHINE TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: Tino Oldani, Klaus Hoffmann, William R. Dent
  • Publication number: 20120008999
    Abstract: A tape cassette includes a cassette case having a pair of side faces, a tape roll contained within the cassette case, a discharge guide portion positioned in the cassette case in a first corner portion provided farthest downstream on a feed path for a tape, a tape exposing portion located on the feed path, in the vicinity of the discharge guide portion and on an upstream side in relation to the discharge guide portion, a tape feed roller provided on the upstream side on the feed path from the discharge guide portion and adjacent to a rear side of the tape exposing portion, a first recessed portion formed in the vicinity of the discharge guide portion in one of the side faces included in the first corner portion, and a second recessed portion disposed in a diagonally opposite position in the cassette case from the first corner portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Koshiro Yamaguchi, Akira Sago
  • Publication number: 20110315151
    Abstract: The present invention is devices and methods for quick and easy management of pain caused by orthodontic appliances. These dispensing devices and methods allow the user to quickly and easily obtain a desired size of a strip or segment applied to the orthodontic appliance to shield the user's mouth so that the strips or segments are immediately ready for use and take the mess and guesswork out of preparing and applying the pain management material to the sites needed. The invention consists of wax, polymer or other biocompatible flexible material formed into either strips or individual pieces. These strips or individual pieces are applied to the orthodontic appliance to shield the user's mouth from painful contact with components of an orthodontic appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Kristin Annette Schabert
  • Publication number: 20110262202
    Abstract: A continuous roll sheet holding apparatus that fits rotary shafts to both ends of a continuous sheet wound in a roll shape, and rotatably supports each rotary shaft, thereby supporting the continuous sheet to be pulled out, includes holding flanges configured to rotatably support the respective rotary shafts, a driven unit which is integrally disposed in one of the rotary shafts and configured to receive driving from an apparatus body, and a flange holding unit configured to support each of the holding flanges, and abut on the holding flange to regulate a position of the holding flange in a direction of the rotary shaft and a direction orthogonal to the rotary shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Masato Izumi
  • Publication number: 20110233318
    Abstract: A device for decoiling a coil of sheet material includes a support frame, a rotatable spindle supported by the support frame, and multiple conical support rollers supported by the support frame. The rotatable spindle has an axis of rotation directed in a vertical direction and is configured to be positioned in a hollow core of a coil of sheet material. The multiple conical support rollers are configured to support a base of the coil of sheet material, each conical support roller having a conical shape with a wide end and narrow end. Each conical support roller has an axis of rotation and is arranged such that its respective axis of rotation is directed toward the axis of rotation of the rotatable spindle. Each conical support roller is arranged such that a narrow end of the conical support roller is positioned toward the rotatable spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: M.I.C Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd E. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20110216140
    Abstract: A rolled medium accommodation device includes a rolled medium accommodation unit which swings around a first shaft, a lever member which swings around a second shaft in conjunction with swinging of the rolled medium accommodation unit, a shaft member capable of moving in a direction intersecting an axial direction of the second shaft, and urging unit configured to apply rotational torque around the second shaft to the lever member. Due to the rotational torque, the rolled medium accommodation unit is subjected to force whereby the rolled medium accommodation unit is swung in a direction opposite that of gravity around the first shaft from a low position to a high position higher than the low position, and the shaft member moves so that the distance between a center of the shaft member and a center of the second shaft is greater in the high position than in the low position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Keisuke YAMAYA
  • Patent number: 7954747
    Abstract: A spooler for taking up a pouch package web output from a pouch package web source and a method for management of a pouch package web output from said source. In embodiments, the spooler comprises a support structure, a rotatable spindle secured with respect to the support structure, a drive apparatus in power-transmission relationship with the spindle for powering spindle rotation and control apparatus. A spool may be mounted on the spindle. Pouch package web output from the pouch package web source is wound onto the spool, providing a convenient and efficient means for managing the pouch package web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Chudy Group, LLC
    Inventors: Duane S. Chudy, Michael B. Bishop
  • Publication number: 20110121476
    Abstract: A consumable material and sensor assembly for use in an additive manufacturing system, the consumable material comprising an exterior surface having encoded markings that are configured to be read by the sensor assembly, where the consumable material is configured to be consumed in the additive manufacturing system to build at least a portion of a three-dimensional model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: STRATASYS, INC.
    Inventors: J. Samuel Batchelder, Michael D. Bosveld
  • Publication number: 20110108656
    Abstract: A half spool comprising an arcuate spool member for supporting an elongated flexible member such that said elongated flexible member can be wound around an outer circumference of said arcuate spool member, and at least one sidewall member abutting at least one side of the arcuate spool member to form a sidewall of the half spool and adapted to prevent slipping of the elongated flexible member wound around the arcuate spool member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Joel Voisad
  • Publication number: 20110108658
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and dispensing a pipe roll. The apparatus includes a frame that has opposite one and other frame ends; a first pair of rollers that are spacedly disposed and mounted at the one end of the frame; and a second pair of rollers that are spacedly disposed and mounted at the other end of the frame. The second pair of rollers are disposed in spaced relationship to the first pair of rollers. The first and second pairs of rollers all extend substantially in parallel to each other and define a circular locus with corresponding support points for the pipe roll. A free standing spool support structure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Charles Factor
  • Publication number: 20110095119
    Abstract: A cable coiling apparatus includes a main body and a resilient cover. The main body has a base and a top cap with a central post extending therebetween. The cover has a top surface and an opposing bottom surface with an outer lip formed along a perimeter outer edge and an inner lip projecting from an inner edge, the inner lip being received within a channel of the top cap so as to secure the cover to the top cap. The cover is movable between a first position in which the cover has a substantially concave shape so that the outer lip presses against the base, and a second position in which the cover has a substantially convex shape so that the central post is freely exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventor: John P. Thorn
  • Publication number: 20110073701
    Abstract: A roller for moving, rolling and unrolling rolls of sod. The roller is generally comprised of a top portion including a side shift actuator and at least one attachment member for attachment to a vehicle, preferably a skid steer. The roller also includes a rotary actuator with a shaft, slidably attached to the top portion. A main frame consisting of a top member, side member, base member and an end gate, extends down from the shaft of the rotary actuator. The end gate of the main frame is configured to pivot open and closed. The main frame is configured to rotate with the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Anthony Ford
  • Publication number: 20110068215
    Abstract: A method of dispensing towels from toweling with a dispenser includes extending the toweling exterior of a housing of the dispenser for grasping by a user; and subsequent thereto, retracting the toweling into the housing. The housing includes extension walls located proximate opposite exterior sides of the housing that extend above a top side of the housing. The method further includes, as a preliminary step, mounting the dispenser to the underside of a fixture, including removing a portion of each extension wall along a score line so as to adjust the distance from the underside of the fixture below which the top side of the housing is mounted. The fixture may be a shelf or a cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: INNOVIA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES, LLC
    Inventors: William B. Troutman, William B. Troutman, II, Ian D. Kovacevich, Thomas James Philpott, Christopher Hoy, Lawrence Ober
  • Patent number: 7879177
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for manufacturing multiple layer composite structures and structures containing components made of multiple layer composite structures, comprising dispensing layers of composite material, trimming each layer to its final shape as it is being dispensed, and positioning it properly with respect to prior layers in the part lay-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Peter D. McCowin, Darrell D. Jones, David P. Banks, Grant C. Zenkner
  • Patent number: 7841553
    Abstract: A fishing line spool support, line guide mechanism, and kit incorporating the same enables users thereof to transfer line from a spool assembly to a reel assembly. The spool support comprises a spool-bearing portion and opposed rails extending in parallel relation to one another away from the spool-bearing portion. A line guide mechanism rides along the rails and comprises spool interfacing structures borne by a carriage member of the mechanism for interfacing with the opposed rims of a spool as borne by the spool support. Together the carriage member and interface units provide line-guiding stop structure for preventing or minimizing line migration during line transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Ian Touchstone
  • Publication number: 20100288868
    Abstract: A coiling arrangement for a continuous composite sucker rod for a well sump includes a spool having a substantially cylindrical shape. A support structure rotatably supporting the spool about a rotation shaft, and for translatory movement. A guide arrangement moves the spool reciprocally such that the reciprocal motion of the support structure is along a direction that is parallel to the axis of rotation of the shaft. The rod is thereby accumulated on the spool in a spiral manner with minimal lateral deflection. In one form the spool is reciprocal relative to its support shaft. In another a support structure is reciprocal with the spool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Fiberod, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell P. Rutledge, SR.
  • Publication number: 20100282891
    Abstract: A spool and method of adjusting the same are disclosed. The spool is configured to provide a retainer for cable. The may include an upper flange, a lower flange, a plurality of access slots, a center portion, and a plurality of support legs. The support legs are configured to support the spool at a first distance above a securing surface, the support legs being adjustable to provide at least one additional distance that is different from the first distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: ALCATEL-LUCENT USA, INC.
    Inventors: Steven F. Criscione, Clifford T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20100237182
    Abstract: A device having a liftable strap supply reel includes a housing, a liftable mechanism and a pushing force generator. The liftable mechanism is pivoted on the housing and it has a first arm that is disposed with a rotatable strap supply reel. The liftable mechanism contains a home position, a critical position, and a lift-up position. When this lifting mechanism is positioned at the lift-up position, the pushing member generates a force to create a torque so that the strap supply reel stays at a height near a waist of a human. So, the strap supply reel can be lifted up to a height approximately near a waist of a human. It can be operated by one hand. In addition, it is convenient to repair or replace the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Chin-Chang Liu, Chi-Jan Su