Including Fastener For Attaching To External Surface Patents (Class 428/99)
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Patent number: 8652609Abstract: A corner plate for connecting pieces of duct that facilitates automatic feeding and provides horizontal stack stabilization. The corner plate includes sled features that provide regular and even vertical spacing when stacked. The sled features also interact with an adjacent corner plate allowing motion in a feed direction to facilitate automatic feeding while resisting lateral motion in a non-feeding direction to stabilize the stack of corner plates in a horizontal direction. The corner plate also includes tabs that prevent nesting and facilitate automatic feeding.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Production Products, Inc.Inventor: Chris Gass
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Publication number: 20140044910Abstract: One example embodiment includes a system for attaching an external object to a cloth. The system includes a badge. The system also includes a first attachment, where the attachment is configured to releasably attach a cloth to the badge. The system further includes a second attachment, where the second attachment is configured to releasably attach a decoration to the badge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: Hao Shi
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Patent number: 8646182Abstract: Provided is a sandwich component with a core which comprises a foam material. A fibrous sheet-like material arranged in the foam material at least partially encloses a working region of the sandwich component in a sheet-like manner. At least one strut is incorporated in the foam material and extends from an entry surface of the foam material from outside the working region to at least the fibrous sheet-like material.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Hans-Jürgen Weber, Gregor Christian Endres
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Publication number: 20140037871Abstract: Composite wear parts including encapsulated preformed ceramic shapes are disclosed. Preformed ceramic shapes are embedded in a metal alloy to protect the base metal from abrasion. The preformed ceramic shapes may have a uniform, preformed geometry that provides for packing the preformed ceramic shapes together in a uniform way. The preformed ceramic shapes may be positioned at a location in the composite wear part exposed to an abrasion without using a binding agent. The preformed ceramic shapes may also be contained in a porous container. A truss structure may be integrated in the preformed ceramic shapes to compartmentalize the preformed ceramic shapes into multiple isolated sub regions to stiffen the composite wear parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Spokane IndustriesInventors: Rod Alan Grozdanich, Edward Robert Kaczmarek
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Publication number: 20140037886Abstract: A sports arena pad with beveled sides to create overlapping beveled joints when the pads are releasably attached to an arena wall in a linear side-by-side configuration. The inner padding is made of two layers of foam. The first layer is a low-density foam panel attached to and covering a front surface of a substantially rigid backing panel. The second layer is a high-density foam panel attached to and covering a front surface of the low-density foam panel. The padding and much of the backing panel is covered with a weather-resistant fabric, preferably by wrapping. Releasable fasteners are attached to the rear of the backing panel for attaching to complimentary fasteners on the arena wall. Special pads with one beveled edge may be provided for end pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Thomas Schubert, Brent Nitsche
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Publication number: 20140036353Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with electronic device structures such as housing structures and structures associated with electrical components. The electronic device structures may be attached to each other using ultraviolet and visible light curable adhesive. A layer of adhesive may be interposed between electronic device structures. A light source may generate ultraviolet light. The structures may include an ultraviolet-light-transparent structure through which the ultraviolet light passes to illuminate and cure the adhesive. The ultraviolet-light-transparent structure may form one of multiple shots of injection molded plastic in a device structure, may be formed using a plastic that is opaque at visible wavelengths, or may have a coating such as a metal coating to help reflect ultraviolet radiation onto the adhesive. Perforations in the coating may be used to pass ultraviolet radiation to the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventor: James R. Krogdahl
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Publication number: 20140037873Abstract: Digital flexural materials are kits of discrete parts that can be assembled into a lattice structure to produce functionally useful assemblies. Digital flexural materials enable design of materials with many small and inexpensive flexures that combine in a lattice geometry that permits deformation without compromising the strength of the assembly. The number of types of parts in a kit is small compared to the total number of parts. A product constructed from digital flexural materials comprises a set of discrete units that are assembled into the structure according to a lattice geometry, with a majority of the units being reversibly connected to at least two other units in the set according to the lattice geometry, and wherein, in response to loading of the structure, a reversible deformation of at least part of the structure occurs. An automated process may be employed for constructing a product from digital flexural materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Kenneth C. Cheung, Neil Adam Gershenfeld
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Publication number: 20140030474Abstract: A leather protective cover for electronic device includes a base, a spine, and a folding cover. The base has a first support portion and a second support portion. The first support portion has a first adhesive layer, and the second support portion is bendably connected to the first support portion. The spine is bendably connected to the base. The folding cover is bendably connected to the spine. The second support portion and the first support portion are capable of defining a first predetermined angle, and the second support portion and the folding cover are capable of defining a second predetermined angle. Thus, the electronic device can be configured at an appropriate viewing angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventor: Fu-Yi HSU
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Publication number: 20140030475Abstract: The present invention is a system that comprises interlocking modular shapes and a proprietary spline attachment. The system is an interchangeable containment system made up of open faced modular shapes. Each modular shape has at least one groove that runs along at least one surface of its face. Proprietary splines are used to connect (yoke) the surfaces together via the grooves. The modular shapes can be connected to each other by sliding the proprietary spline into the grooves of the two surfaces. The interlocking system allows for multiple modular shapes to be connected to each other creating larger structures. These structures are not fixed, permitting reconfigurations for alternate uses. The shapes are adaptable for varying purposes, and with the use of basic parts, allowing the system to be useable by any age and be interchangeable at any time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventor: Danielle Kimberly MacInnes
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Patent number: 8637133Abstract: A placemat assembly having an integrated napkin ring and a method of making and using the placemat assembly are provided. The method may include forming at least two openings in a placemat such that a midpoint of the distance between the two openings is located in a position offset from the center of the placemat. The method may further include attaching a napkin ring to the placemat and fastening the napkin ring so as to secure a napkin to the placemat assembly. In various embodiments, the opening may be a variety of shapes and sizes and may have a periphery that is sewn. The placemat, napkin ring, and napkin may be a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Ex-Cell Home Fashions, Inc.Inventor: Courtney J. Vagliardo
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Publication number: 20140023818Abstract: An accessory decorates diverse articles of manufacture, by being mounted on a flexible, elongated, support element, e.g., a wire of a headphone assembly, or a string of a bracelet assembly; or by being mounted on support surfaces of clothing, such as hats, shoes, pants and shirts, or other items, such as protective cases for mobile electronic devices, or sleeves supported by eyeglass frames. Multiple such decorative accessories are collected in a kit, and are mounted on any of such articles and interchanged, one with another.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: SNAPPERZ LLCInventor: Isaac SUTTON
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Publication number: 20140017441Abstract: A method of forming a writable erasable area on an object includes selecting a glass sheet having a front surface and a back surface, where the front surface is opposed to and parallel to the back surface. An area of the object where the writable erasable area is to be located is selected. The selected area has a select non-flat shape. The shape of the glass sheet is conformed to the select non-flat shape. The glass sheet is then mounted on the object such that the glass sheet is located at the selected area of the object and conforms in shape to the selected area of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Jeffrey John Domey, Matthew Wade Fenton
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Publication number: 20140017074Abstract: A fiber structure for reinforcing a composite material part is obtained by multilayer weaving between a plurality of layers of warp yarns and a plurality of layers of weft yarns. The fiber structure includes fastener elements on at least one of its faces, each fastener element including a body placed under yarns present on a face of the fiber structure, and fastener portions situated over the yarns.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: SNECMAInventor: Loic Olivier
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Patent number: 8628837Abstract: Disclosed herein are composites as well as methods of making these composites. The composite may, for example, be used as light-weight, high-strength structural members and wall panels. In some embodiments, the composites can be prepared from a light-weight assembly using simple procedures. Also disclosed herein are assemblies for preparing the composites.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Empire Technology Development LLCInventor: Takahisa Kusuura
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Patent number: 8628836Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for forming a structure that includes a metal and a composite material are disclosed. According to one aspect, a layer stack includes a metal layer with a first surface, the first surface including at least one protruding feature. The layer stack also includes a non-metal layer molded to the first surface of the metal layer, wherein the non-metal layer is molded over and/or around the at least one protruding feature.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Stephen Brian Lynch
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Publication number: 20140010989Abstract: Board stock that includes, among other things, multiple layers of degradable paper secured together by a degradable adhesive. In an embodiment, the board stock can be made of multiple layers of water soluble paper secured together by a water soluble adhesive. In another embodiment, the board stock includes a single layer of degradable material, such as water soluble paper, having an increased thickness. In other embodiments, the board stock can be used to make a wide-variety of articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Robert W. Piefke, Gregory L. Rogers
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Patent number: 8623490Abstract: Impact absorbing padding includes a unitary piece including a polymeric material commingled with a structural element. The polymeric material includes a material having a first temperature-responsive stiffness, and the structural element includes an element fabricated from a shape memory alloy formulated to have a second temperature-responsive stiffness that is converse to the first temperature-responsive stiffness.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Chin-Hsu Lin, Alan L. Browne, Nancy L. Johnson, Jan H. Aase
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Publication number: 20140004292Abstract: A composite material includes a first layer formed from a thermoformable reinforced thermoplastic composite consolidatable from an initial, lofted state having an initial thickness, to a substantially consolidated state having a final thickness that is less than the initial thickness. The material includes a second layer fused to the first and formed from an expanded polyolefin foam. The foam is compressible from an original form having an original average thickness to a compressed form having a final average thickness that is less than the original average thickness. The second layer has first and second regions in the compressed form. The first region has a first thickness that is less than the original average thickness. The second region has a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness and less than the original average thickness. The material is substantially free from an adhesive disposed between the first and second layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Lorin A. Mazur, Alex M. Kluge
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Publication number: 20140004293Abstract: A ceramic matrix composite (CMC) component and a method of attaching a static seal to a ceramic matrix composite component are provided. The CMC component includes a first end and a second end. A CMC metal interface member is attached to the second end. The CMC metal interface member is operable to join to a static seal in a gas turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Hamilton GROOMS, II, Darrell Glenn Senile, Robert Alan Frederick, Charles Thomas McMillan
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Publication number: 20130344278Abstract: Described is a single or multilayer mattress or pillow cover fabric (1, 10) with at least one knitted or woven layer made of a polyester yarn, with the knitted or woven layer being knitted or woven entirely from an antimony-free polyester yarn. Further described is a mattress or pillow cover and a protective mattress or pillow pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: BODET & HORST GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Gerd-Hermann Horst
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Publication number: 20130344467Abstract: A couplable ornament may be a five-pointed star, a rectangle or other form, and be configured for coupling to other ornaments using a ball-and-socket construction, magnets, tabs and slots or other coupling means. The ornament may have words or designs with significance to an individual or organization, and a plurality of ornaments may be awarded over time with different markings or words where the plurality of ornaments couple with one another. A system of couplable ornaments may be an employee achievement recognition system in which the ornaments are awarded by an organization to employees over time to mark particular individual or organizational milestones, where the ornaments may be coupled together by recipients to form shapes, structures or other designs constructed from the individual ornaments. The ornament may have two halves forming an ornamental member with the ability to receive decorative elements such as a substrate and/or a snap-in ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: ULTIMATE RECOGNITION, LLCInventor: Trevor Norcross
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Publication number: 20130337220Abstract: Furniture, such as a bed, dresser, cabinetry has a display system affixing a stack of interchangeable decorative panels to the furniture. The display system has an overlaying panelar frame that captures the stack of panels and has at least one elongated fastener securing the overlaying panelar frame on to a surface of the furniture item. The stack of interchangeable panels are each visually different such as having different colors and/or patterns and can be sandwiched between the overlaying panelar frame and the mounting surface in a pocket to immovably maintain the interchangeable panels against the furniture component. The overlaying panelar frame defines at least one opening or widow through which the outermost interchangeable panel is visible. The stack of interchangeable panels can then be rearranged such that a different panel is placed on top of the stack or the outermost position and thereby be visible through the opening in the overlaying panelar frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.Inventor: Harry Janke
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Patent number: 8609219Abstract: A composite article may include a plurality of fibers embedded within a matrix. The fibers may include a first fiber and a second fiber which may be oriented in substantially parallel relation to one another. The first and second fibers may be connected to one another at one or more connection sites.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael P. Kozar, Mark S. Wilenski, Daniel C. Stanley
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Patent number: 8609218Abstract: A mushroom-type hook strap for mechanical fasteners has a series of hooks integrally formed on the strap, with each hook formed by a polygonal shape situated on top of an axis of a single stem, thereby forming a mushroom type hook having a polygonal head portion on the axis of the single stem, with protruding portions in substantially every direction for engaging fabric loops of a loop strap.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Taiwan Paiho LimitedInventor: Sen Mei Cheng
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Publication number: 20130330569Abstract: A thermally insulative component is a thermal barrier panel attached to a rigid structural member with means for attaching the insulative component to an external structure. The connection between the structural member and the thermal barrier panel is mechanically compliant to minimize intercomponent stress build up during operation. The thermal barrier panel is a fiber wrapped ceramic oxide foam insulating structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Donald W. Peters, George J. Kramer
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Publication number: 20130330495Abstract: A method for the manufacturing of thin 3D glass window is described. The method includes layering a plurality of thin films. The plurality of thin films includes at least one glass film. The method also includes molding the plurality of thin films to form a three dimensional shape and laminating the plurality of thin films in the three dimensional shape. The 3D glass window and apparatus including the 3D glass window are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: Esa-Sakari Maatta, Harri A. Lasarov
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Publication number: 20130320220Abstract: A scintillator appliance coupled to a camera aperture of a hand-held electronic device forms a radiation detector. The scintillator appliance includes a phosphor screen layer capable of producing visible light detectable by the digital camera sensor of the hand-held electronic device upon exposure to at least one type of radiation and a backer layer permitting passage of the radiation and prohibiting passage of visible light detectable by the digital camera sensor. In some embodiments, the scintillator appliance includes a filter layer between the phosphor screen layer and the backer layer. The filter layer includes at least one filter material capable of selectively filtering radiation based on at least one radiation feature. In some embodiments, the hand-held electronic device is a smartphone. An app on the smartphone preferably converts the detected visible light into a radiation dosage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventor: Michelle Donowsky
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Publication number: 20130323457Abstract: An utility/sport towel variants and additions for creating a sports or utility towel that can be placed or hung out of the reach of any contaminants, in any environment, until needed. The utility/sport towel variants and additions generally includes the towel material, the various hooks, holes for bottle styles and placement, magnets for hanging, various fold indicators and making it easier to grip the bottle with towel on bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventor: Todd James Barringer
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Patent number: 8597446Abstract: The lightweight component is equipped with two cover layers, which are made of a wood material, for example, and a filling disposed in between said layers after cutting everything to size, having an edge support comprising thermoplastic material. This is done in that the edge support is anchored both in the first cover layer and in the second cover layer starting from the narrow side, wherein the anchoring is achieved in that the edge support is brought into contact with the respective cover layer and mechanical vibrations are coupled into the edge support by a sonotrode engaging from the narrow side, wherein the edge support at the same time is pressed against the cover layer such that in the region of a transition between the thermoplastic material and the wood material of the cover layer part of the thermoplastic material is liquefied and pushed into the cover layer material, thereby producing a positively engaged anchoring after hardening.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Woodwelding AGInventors: Laurent Torriani, Mario Lehmann, Marcel Aeschlimann
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Patent number: 8597759Abstract: A graphic for application to a textile is disclosed. The graphic includes a front surface configured to be viewable when the graphic is applied to the textile. The graphic further includes a back surface opposite the front surface and configured to contact the textile. The graphic further includes an attachment mechanism, other than stitching, that attaches the graphic to the textile. The graphic also includes a simulated stitching pattern “etched” onto the front surface of the graphic extending around a perimeter of the graphic and includes projections simulating stitch ends.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Stahl's Inc.Inventors: Fred Ciaramitaro, James R. Johnson, Jr.
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Patent number: 8597758Abstract: A steam permeable pad for a steam appliance, such as a steam mop or garment press. The pad includes an outer fabric layer and an internal steam management layer which may include a terry fabric. The pad may further include a laminate of jerry fabric, cushioning knit, and open mesh. An attachment feature allows the pad to be mounted to a head or frame of the steam appliance.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLCInventors: Brian F. Kaminer, Latha Kalpala
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Patent number: 8597763Abstract: In the case of an element for sealing or reinforcing a cavity of a structural element, in particular of a vehicle, the element comprises a base element a foamable part, and an opening for receiving a penetrating element. A wing is arranged on the base element, the opening is open at the side and an actuator which moves the wing when the penetrating element is introduced is arranged on the wing.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Sika Technology AGInventors: Marco Lehmann, Nicolas Brichet, Marcel Meister, Michael Koller
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Publication number: 20130313854Abstract: Vehicle floor mat or floor liner kits are provided. In one embodiment, a vehicle floor mat or floor liner kit includes one or more vehicle floor mats or liners, and a clip. Each vehicle floor mat or liner has at least one aperture. The clip has first and second portions. The first portion is configured to secure the clip to a floor of a vehicle. The second portion is configured to secure the floor mat or liner to the clip utilizing the at least one aperture. In another embodiment, a vehicle floor mat or liner clip includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion has a threaded aperture and an annular ring that surrounds the threaded aperture. The annular ring has a titled surface between an inner circumference and an outer circumference. The bottom portion has a threaded shaft, a disk, and a fastener section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Winfield Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Douglas Johnson, Robert D. Tyler
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Publication number: 20130316123Abstract: An assembly including a compression-molded composite component having a sandwich structure and at least one fastener component is provided. The composite component has a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and a core positioned between the outer layers. The core has a large number of cavities. The outer layers are bonded to the core by press molding. Each fastener component has a fastener part having a length and width and a mounting part mounting the fastener part to the first outer layer. The mounting part has a pair of holding faces that oppose each other and define a space therebetween. A portion of the first outer layer is positioned in the space in engagement with the faces to prevent the fastener part from moving along its length relative to the first outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: GLOBAL IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Darius J. Preisler, Christopher A. Heikkila
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Patent number: 8592022Abstract: A device for bridging a gap may be provided. The device may comprise a piece of material having a rectangular shape and that is of a size to cover at least a portion of a gap between a washer and a dryer, and a pair of magnets attached to the piece of material near opposite ends of the piece of material.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Jennifer Lynn Cardinell
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Publication number: 20130309440Abstract: A panel having a pair of longitudinally extending side edges, spaced apart end edges located between said side edges, and first and second substantially planar side surfaces located between said side and end edges. Strengthening means is located along and extending away from the one side surface. Snap locking engagement means extends away from the one side surface and is located adjacent said end edges. The engagement means in use is operable to secure said panel to a structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: IDC SOLUTIONS PTY LTDInventor: Niall Coulter
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Publication number: 20130308957Abstract: An optical microphone includes: an acousto-optic medium section having a pair of principal surfaces and at least one lateral surface provided therebetween; a restraint section which is in contact with the at least one lateral surface for preventing a shape change of the acousto-optic medium section; and a light emitting section for emitting a light wave so as to propagate through the acousto-optic medium section between the pair of principal surfaces. The pair of principal surfaces are in contact with an environmental fluid through which an acoustic wave to be detected is propagating and are capable of freely vibrating, and an optical path length variation of a light wave propagating through the acousto-optic medium section, which is caused by the acoustic wave that comes into the acousto-optic medium section from at least one of the pair of principal surfaces and propagates through the acousto-optic medium section, is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Takuya IWAMOTO, Kazuo YOKOYAMA, Masahiko HASHIMOTO, Ushio SANGAWA, Yuriko KANEKO
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Publication number: 20130302558Abstract: A pair of complementary articles of clothing, in particular a pair of socks, including first and second complementary articles of clothing that can be detachably connected to each other, wherein the detachable connection is made by first and second complementary connecting elements, which are each fastened to the article of clothing by a carrier element, wherein one of the ends of each carrier element forms a gripping area without a connecting function, so that the connection between the first and the second connecting element can be detached by pulling on the gripping areas of the carrier elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Dewi Schoenbeck, John Schoenbeck
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Publication number: 20130302545Abstract: A workpiece part for a housing assembly for connecting two workpiece parts via a joining zone includes a laser beam-absorbing material, and at least one rib element arranged in the joining zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: PIERBURG GmbHInventors: Franz-Josef Schnelker, Werner Buse, Rolf Dohrmann, Alvito Fernandes
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Publication number: 20130302541Abstract: An interchangeable accessory device. It is a detachable fastener for securing, in a predetermined position, an object and an adornment such as a flower or bow. The objects may be headbands, clothing, purses, and the like. The interchangeable assembly has detachable, replaceable flowers or bows, etc. of various colors in order to accessorize outfits and objects to look vivid and beautiful. The device is comprised of a specially configured stud with positioning and other features to detachably interconnect with a socket component; the specially configured socket component with positioning and other features to detachably interconnect with the stud; a means to removably secure the stud to an adornment; and a means to removably secure the socket to an object wherein a person may detachably and position-ally connect the adornment to the object for full versatility and use of the interchangeable accessory line system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventor: Kathlene Lynn Morgan
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Publication number: 20130302557Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, A water-proofing laminate includes a drainboard having a first surface positioned against a hydraulic source and a second surface opposed to the first surface, a fastener plate positioned against the second surface of the drainboard securing the drainboard to the hydraulic surface, the fastener plate comprising a conductive element and a thermoplastic resin, and a self-healing hydraulic barrier comprising a thermoplastic surface adjoined to a geotextile and carrying a water-absorbent material, the thermoplastic surface inductively welded to the fastener plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: AMCOL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventor: Robert Cisneros
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Publication number: 20130300091Abstract: A cover for an airbag device, which includes: a cover portion configured to cover an airbag in a folded state; a hollow insertion portion configured to be inserted into an attachment hole on the vehicle; a locking portion inserted into the attachment hole together with the insertion portion and locked at the vehicle; and a connecting portion provided inside the insertion portion and connecting inner surfaces of the insertion portion with each other so as to reinforce the insertion portion. The cover portion, the insertion portion, the locking portion, and the connecting portion are integrally formed, and the connecting portion is present at least at a position closer to a distal end side of the insertion portion in an insertion direction than the position of the attachment hole when the locking portion is locked.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Minhun Kim, Jinhua Piao, Atsushi Yamada
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Publication number: 20130295404Abstract: The WS3 is made of a strong rust resistant metal, or other material that is rust resistant and strong enough to withstand the abuse of a weedeater line striking it. The WS3 is comprised of the above material, that is cut into a number of side pieces. The number of side pieces is to be determined by the particular wooden post in question. These side pieces are designed to connect to each other, at the edge of each side piece there is a fold that is folded in the opposite direction of the adjacent side that it is to be connected with. These opposite folds connect each side together with the next side, eliminated the need for screws or nails to hold WS3 together as one complete solid unit surrounding a wooden post.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: John Bernard
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Publication number: 20130295318Abstract: A reversible, thermo-acoustic panel intended for a reversible, thermo-acoustic “disposable” variable-geometry formwork, made up of one vertical body featuring one upper surface and one lower surface, both of them delimiting such body, the upper surface being equipped with a plurality of engaging teeth and/or recesses and the lower surface being equipped with a plurality of such engaging teeth and/or such engaging recesses corresponding with such engaging teeth and/or such recesses of the upper surface, such plurality of engaging teeth and/or engaging recesses being geometrically arranged according to a grid made up of the crossing between one first distribution mode and one second distribution mode relative to such teeth and/or such recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: Michele Caboni
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Publication number: 20130295310Abstract: A screen protector for a mobile device case in which the mobile device case is sized to receive a mobile device having a screen. The screen protector has a perimeter portion and a lip disposed on at least a portion of the perimeter portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: A.G. FINDINGS & MFG. CO., INC.Inventors: Fernando TAGES, Alan KLEINMAN, Daniel ACERO, Jorge SOTELO
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Publication number: 20130295317Abstract: Paper-made composite furniture comprises at least two connection tubes and at least one spacer that are coupled together. Each connection tube is a hollow tube with an inner side made of stiff paper and an outer side made of smooth paper. The connection tube has at least one latch groove. The spacer is a solid panel made of stiff paper with the outer side coated by smooth paper. The spacer has two sides wedged in the latch grooves of the connection tubes. The stiff paper has characteristics to withstand greater loading and pressure, thus can replace the conventional furniture made of woods, plastics or metal. The invention not only can reduce material, transportation and assembly costs, also can reduce environmental pollution and facilitate carrying and assembly during outing. The smooth paper can be formed with colors, patterns or texts, thus can provide greater visual appeal and ornamental efficacy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: Chuan-Ching WU
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Patent number: 8574701Abstract: A protective bumper device for attachment to an upright member, the device including a flexible base having a first surface for receipt against an upright member and an opposing second surface carries at least one elongated bumper member having a first end and a second end. An aperture extends through the elongated bumper member from the first end to the second end. A strap member extends through the aperture a first end and a second end extending beyond the ends of the elongated bumper member. A fastening mechanism including an engagement element and a complemental engagement element is attached to the ends of the strap member for releasable engagement.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventor: Kim Louise Fox
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Publication number: 20130287992Abstract: A stiffened multi-layer assembly composed of an inner layer and an outer layer mutually aligned by elastic averaging at the peripheral interface therebetween which provides both a precise alignment and a torsionally stiffened structural configuration when the first and second layers are mutually mated and snapped together to form the stiffened multi-layer assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Steven E. Morris
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Patent number: 8568642Abstract: A method for fabricating an artificial skin system for use with a robotics assembly. The method includes providing a mold core with an exterior surface defining an inner surface of a skin system, with this surface including a plurality of mounting elements. The method includes attaching, to each of the mounting elements, an elastomeric actuation piece or point (EAP). The mold core is positioned within an exterior skin mold, and a cavity is formed between the exterior surface of the mold core and inner surfaces of the exterior skin mold that defines topography and dimensions of the skin system. The method includes filling the cavity with skin-forming material. Then, after the skin-forming material hardens to form the skin system, the method includes removing the skin system from the mold core including detaching the EAPs from the mounting elements, and the EAPs are integrally bonded within the skin system.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Philip John Jackson, Bryan S. Tye
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Patent number: 8567333Abstract: A rub rail system for a vessel including a rigid track extrusion attached to a vessel, a resilient flexible fender extrusion, and a shock absorbing inner core. The inner core is disposed in the fender extrusion and the core is substantially softer than the fender extrusion. The fender extrusion is configured to matingly engage the track extrusion. The fender extrusion has an upper barb engaging an upper receiving cavity of the track extrusion and a lower barb engaging a lower receiving cavity of the track extrusion. The track extrusion has an upper tang engaging an upper recess of the fender extrusion and a lower tang engaging a lower recess of the fender extrusion. The track extrusion also includes an upper lip configured to engage a top portion of the perimeter of the vessel and a lower lip configured to engage a lower portion of the perimeter of the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Boston Whaler, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Berman, Susan A. Smith, James H. Moses