Including Fastener For Attaching To External Surface Patents (Class 428/99)
  • Patent number: 8652609
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Production Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Gass
  • Publication number: 20140044910
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: Hao Shi
  • Patent number: 8646182
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Jürgen Weber, Gregor Christian Endres
  • Publication number: 20140037871
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Spokane Industries
    Inventors: Rod Alan Grozdanich, Edward Robert Kaczmarek
  • Publication number: 20140037886
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Schubert, Brent Nitsche
  • Publication number: 20140036353
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventor: James R. Krogdahl
  • Publication number: 20140037873
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Cheung, Neil Adam Gershenfeld
  • Publication number: 20140030474
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Fu-Yi HSU
  • Publication number: 20140030475
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Danielle Kimberly MacInnes
  • Patent number: 8637133
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Ex-Cell Home Fashions, Inc.
    Inventor: Courtney J. Vagliardo
  • Publication number: 20140023818
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: SNAPPERZ LLC
    Inventor: Isaac SUTTON
  • Publication number: 20140017441
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jeffrey John Domey, Matthew Wade Fenton
  • Publication number: 20140017074
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: SNECMA
    Inventor: Loic Olivier
  • Patent number: 8628837
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Empire Technology Development LLC
    Inventor: Takahisa Kusuura
  • Patent number: 8628836
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Brian Lynch
  • Publication number: 20140010989
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Robert W. Piefke, Gregory L. Rogers
  • Patent number: 8623490
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Chin-Hsu Lin, Alan L. Browne, Nancy L. Johnson, Jan H. Aase
  • Publication number: 20140004292
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Lorin A. Mazur, Alex M. Kluge
  • Publication number: 20140004293
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James Hamilton GROOMS, II, Darrell Glenn Senile, Robert Alan Frederick, Charles Thomas McMillan
  • Publication number: 20130344278
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: BODET & HORST GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Gerd-Hermann Horst
  • Publication number: 20130344467
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: ULTIMATE RECOGNITION, LLC
    Inventor: Trevor Norcross
  • Publication number: 20130337220
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harry Janke
  • Patent number: 8609219
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael P. Kozar, Mark S. Wilenski, Daniel C. Stanley
  • Patent number: 8609218
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Taiwan Paiho Limited
    Inventor: Sen Mei Cheng
  • Publication number: 20130330569
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Donald W. Peters, George J. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20130330495
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Esa-Sakari Maatta, Harri A. Lasarov
  • Publication number: 20130320220
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Michelle Donowsky
  • Publication number: 20130323457
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Todd James Barringer
  • Patent number: 8597446
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Woodwelding AG
    Inventors: Laurent Torriani, Mario Lehmann, Marcel Aeschlimann
  • Patent number: 8597759
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Stahl's Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Ciaramitaro, James R. Johnson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8597758
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Euro-Pro Operating LLC
    Inventors: Brian F. Kaminer, Latha Kalpala
  • Patent number: 8597763
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Sika Technology AG
    Inventors: Marco Lehmann, Nicolas Brichet, Marcel Meister, Michael Koller
  • Publication number: 20130313854
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Winfield Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Douglas Johnson, Robert D. Tyler
  • Publication number: 20130316123
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: GLOBAL IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Darius J. Preisler, Christopher A. Heikkila
  • Patent number: 8592022
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Jennifer Lynn Cardinell
  • Publication number: 20130309440
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: IDC SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
    Inventor: Niall Coulter
  • Publication number: 20130308957
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Takuya IWAMOTO, Kazuo YOKOYAMA, Masahiko HASHIMOTO, Ushio SANGAWA, Yuriko KANEKO
  • Publication number: 20130302558
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Dewi Schoenbeck, John Schoenbeck
  • Publication number: 20130302545
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: PIERBURG GmbH
    Inventors: Franz-Josef Schnelker, Werner Buse, Rolf Dohrmann, Alvito Fernandes
  • Publication number: 20130302541
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Kathlene Lynn Morgan
  • Publication number: 20130302557
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: AMCOL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Robert Cisneros
  • Publication number: 20130300091
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventors: Minhun Kim, Jinhua Piao, Atsushi Yamada
  • WS3
    Publication number: 20130295404
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: John Bernard
  • Publication number: 20130295318
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Michele Caboni
  • Publication number: 20130295310
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: A.G. FINDINGS & MFG. CO., INC.
    Inventors: Fernando TAGES, Alan KLEINMAN, Daniel ACERO, Jorge SOTELO
  • Publication number: 20130295317
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Chuan-Ching WU
  • Patent number: 8574701
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Kim Louise Fox
  • Publication number: 20130287992
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Steven E. Morris
  • Patent number: 8568642
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip John Jackson, Bryan S. Tye
  • Patent number: 8567333
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Boston Whaler, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Berman, Susan A. Smith, James H. Moses