Miscellaneous Patents (Class 49/507)
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Patent number: 9545628Abstract: The chamber (2) includes a wall (5) having an opening (7) and a connection interface (8), a door (10), joining elements (12), elements for maneuvering the door (10) and actuating elements for control of the maneuvering elements. The container (3) includes a wall (14) having an opening (16), a connection interface (9), a door (18), joining elements (13) and elements for maneuvering the door that are functionally joined to the door, and the system also includes, functionally integrated, marking elements, that rest on the container and that can store data, elements for short-range data reading that are functionally complementary to the marking elements, elements for storing read data, elements for producing an output signal based on read or stored data, and elements for controlling the opening of the first door and thus the second door, that respond to the output signal received from the elements for producing an output signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: SARTORIUS STEDIM ASEPTICSInventor: Stephanie Armau
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Publication number: 20130263518Abstract: The vehicle door construction includes a bezel carrying a door release lever and linkage connected by a pair of first attachments to a door trim panel and by a second attachment to a door inner panel. The pair of first attachments includes a collar with an aperture for receiving a fastener to attach the bezel via the collar to the door trim panel. A small tab integrally connects the collar to a main portion of the bezel and defines a rupturable area when force is exerted on the door causing the door trim panel to separate from the door inner panel. The tabs rupture to allow the door trim panel to separate from the door inner panel while maintaining the bezel and the door release lever and linkage fixedly attached to the door inner panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Gerritt B. Meyers, Tiffany Beech, Jeff Pehler
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Publication number: 20130082143Abstract: In another embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided an access door assembly for joining to a structure. The access door assembly has an access door with at least one access door nonlinear edge. The access door assembly further has a support structure with at least one support structure nonlinear edge. The access door assembly further has a doubler element attached to an interior side of the support structure. The support structure nonlinear edge is designed to interlace with the access door nonlinear edge to form an access door assembly for joining to a structure, the access door assembly having an interlaced nonlinear edge interface. A diameter of the doubler element of the access door assembly is preferably reduced as compared to a diameter of a doubler element of an access door assembly having a linear or circular edge, such that the reduced diameter preferably results in an overall reduced weight of the access door assembly and the structure to which the access door assembly is joined.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Marc Storozuk
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Publication number: 20130061526Abstract: A glass guiding system is provided comprising first and second glass pieces, each having an inboard surface, a front edge and a rear edge. The system also includes a first guiding assembly comprising a guide bonded to the inboard surface of the first piece and a retaining structure having a channel to slideably retain the guide, wherein the rear edge of the first piece and the front edge of the second piece engage when the first piece is fully raised.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Gregory James Grudzinski, Chester Stanislaus Walawender
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Publication number: 20130047514Abstract: The invention relates to a door closing device having a door closer and a fastening plate (100) for a door closer, having a receptacle side (102) provided for receiving the door closer and having a support side (101) opposite to the receptacle side, the sides (101, 102) being separated by a peripheral edge (103). It is provided that at least one projection (105a-105d) which protrudes outward on the edge is implemented on the peripheral edge (103), the projection being provided for the purpose of engaging in a formfitting manner in a corresponding recess (205a-205d) on the door closer to be fastened, to thus cause an alignment of the door closer to be fastened relative to the fastening plate. The invention also relates to a door closing device having such a fastening plate (100) and a door closer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: ASSA ABLOY SICHERHEITSTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Karl-Heinz Kaestle, Fritz Feucht
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Publication number: 20130042535Abstract: A storm water entry prevention apparatus for a sliding door system includes a base, a shield, a wedge, and an adapter. The base connects with the bottom side of the existing door frame from the outside while the shield connects to the base from the top end. The shield is angularly positioned with the existing sliding door so that the water can be easily flow away from the base. When the sliding door is opened or closed, the wedge gently pushes the shield away from the sliding door system. In order to accommodate the screen door, the adapter is connected with the base and the existing door frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventor: Robert FLEETING
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Publication number: 20130000201Abstract: A louvre blade retention system for use in a louvre windows system, the retention system including a louvre end clip mounted relative to a louvre channel, the louvre end clip having at least one longitudinal recess therein to receive an end portion of a louvre blade and at least one transverse opening, a louvre blade having at least one opening therethrough in the end portion and a retaining member adapted to be received through the aligned at least one transverse opening in the louvre end clip and the at least one opening through the louvre blade in order to fix the louvre blade to the end clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: BREEZWAY AUSTRALIA (HOLDINGS) PTY LTDInventor: Edwin John Alexander
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Publication number: 20130001983Abstract: A machine including a chassis, in which an engine is supported on the chassis. The engine includes serviceable components which require servicing. A cab is mounted on the chassis, such that the cab is disposed over the engine. The cab includes a roof and a floor, interconnected through the side-walls to define an enclosure. The floor is disposed above the engine. Further, the cab includes a floor opening defined in the floor. An access panel is removably coupled to the floor opening. The floor opening provides an access to the serviceable components by removing the access panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael David Case, Kenneth Michael Weiler, Jason Lee Shelby, Jeffrey Alan Zurinski
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Publication number: 20120297690Abstract: An insulated door (1.0029 includes a door frame made of four side members (1.006, 1.008, 1.010, 1.012) connected by four corner connectors (1.014, 1.016, 1.018, 1.020). The frame members are profiled āLā shaped extrusions having outer panel locating ribs (6.035), and inner panel retaining slots (6.007). The corner connector has a base (4.044) with a projecting post (4.040). A first pair of connector tabs (4.022, 4.044) project from adjacent sides of the base to cooperate with first connection slots (6.028) of adjacent side members and a second pair of connector tabs (4.042, 4.043) project from the post to cooperate with connection slots (6.026) of the adjacent side members. The outer panel is located on the opposite side of the frame by location ribs (6.036). The legs (6.009, 6.011) of the extrusion define a space D between the inner and outer door panels, and this space is filled with foam insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2010Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventor: Mark Roberts
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Publication number: 20120279132Abstract: A transit window assembly for a vehicle includes a panel. A support frame is attached to the panel. A base mount is removably attached to the support frame. A mounting frame is attached to the vehicle. The base mount is linked to mounting frame. A seal is positioned about the base mount and contacts the panel continuously sealing between the base mount and the panel. A rigid linkage removably connects the base mount to the support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Dura Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Roger Eldon Schamanek, Kelly J. Harris, Danny Lee Kennedy
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Patent number: 8205930Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vehicle door with an irregular-circular frame for a recreational vehicle. A door window glass of the vehicle door includes a fixed glass (2) and a movable glass (1). The fixed glass (2) is fixedly installed in a portion of the door window surrounded by a lower door body (6), an outer frame (5) and a movable glass guide rail (9). The movable glass guild rail (9) has an arc rail. The movable glass (1) is installed on the lower door body (6) at the center of the arc of the movable glass guide rail (9) via a shaft sleeve and a shaft (4). A lock member (3) with a lock pin is installed on the upper part of the portion where the movable glass (1) engages with the movable glass guide rail (9). A stop block for adjusting the opening degree of the movable glass and stopping the lock pin of the lock member (3) is provided on the movable glass guide rail (9).Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Liuzhou Wuling Motors Co., Ltd.Inventors: Liufeng Zhang, Jianshe Chen, Zhaoyu Li, Zaili Liu, Rui He, Wenwen Liu
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Publication number: 20120144747Abstract: A window shutter assembly having flexible light blocking seals molded in the frame or on the edges of the stop surface of the frame. The invention also includes fasteners for securing the louver frame of shutters and also for applying tension to the louvers to resist undesired louver tilt due to wear and the effects of gravity. Additional light blocking features include T-shaped strips of a fibrous material which is secured to a suitable location such as in a groove along the side of the louver panel stile and louvers having edges which inter-engage in the closed position to efficiently block light.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Ronald L. Swapp
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Publication number: 20120047809Abstract: Door systems and door hardware components are described herein, along with methods of installing the door systems and components.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Kelly Hemping, Jesse Baldwin, Korey Gearhart
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Publication number: 20120042573Abstract: Closure assemblies for movable partitions may include a leading end assembly having a first side and a second side and a latching assembly coupled thereto. The latching assembly may include a first latching member having a portion thereof positioned proximate to the first side and a second latching member having a portion thereof positioned proximate to the second side. Movable partition systems may include a plurality of hingedly coupled panels movably coupled to a track, and a leading end assembly coupled to at least one panel of the plurality of hingedly coupled panels. The leading end assembly may include at least two latching features positioned on the leading end assembly. Methods of securing a movable partition may include retaining a first latching member and a second latching member in a retracted position and extending the first latching member and the second latching member to an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: WON-DOOR CORPORATIONInventors: Tracy M. Knight, Michael D. George, William Michael Coleman, John G. Garrett, III
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Publication number: 20120015596Abstract: This invention relates to two devices that are used to let fresh air in or through a window or opening but at the same time keep rain or any other kind of precipitation out. This is a device that will enable people to keep a window or an opening open even in inclement weather or when precipitation of any kind threatens to enter the opening or window. This is a device that will also save energy as it will significantly decrease the use of air conditioning in homes and offices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventor: Zhihua Fang
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Publication number: 20120007482Abstract: A door (125, 125?, 125?) for a laundry washing and/or drying appliance (100) includes a door inner frame (205, 205?, 205?), a door outer frame (210, 210?, 210?), and a transparent porthole window (150) having a border portion (225) fitted between the inner frame and the outer frame. In the solution according to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the border portion of the porthole window has at least one receiving region (230) having, at least on one side thereof facing the inner frame or the outer frame, a seat (235); at least the inner frame or the outer frame has, in a portion (240, 250) corresponding to the receiving region (230) of the porthole window, at least one rib (245, 255) fitting into the seat (235) of the receiving region (230).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION, N.V.Inventors: Sergio PILLOT, Luciano SARTOR
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Publication number: 20110296630Abstract: An appliance lid for an appliance is disclosed. The appliance lid includes a viewing window; and at least one clamshell providing partial encapsulation of the viewing window using at least two parts surrounding the viewing window. The viewing window allows operation of the appliance to be observed. In one embodiment, the clamshell includes a top piece and a bottom piece encapsulating the viewing window. The appliance may be, for example, a top loading washing machine. The top and bottom pieces can be fastened to one another, for example, using an adhesive or one or more mechanical fasteners. One or more gaskets can optionally be provided along at least one edge of the viewing window. A magnet can optionally be embedded in the clamshell to provide a safety lock for the appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Daniel S. Frazer, Todd P. Boutiette, David S. Dunn, Stephen E. Hettinger, Matthew Parsons, James Q. Pollett
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Publication number: 20110289852Abstract: A packaged gate system includes a gate and a box having an interior space in which the gate is positioned. The box has front and rear major surfaces, a bottom surface, a top surface and a side surface that defines an edge of the box. An opening is defined in an uppermost portion of the side surface, a portion of the top surface and a portion of at least one of the front and rear major surfaces. A transparent insert is positioned in the opening and is secured to at least one of the box and a portion of the gate, The portion of the gate, which may include a connector assembly, will be visible to a consumer when the packaged gate system is stacked edgewise together with like packaged gate systems on the bottom surface with the side surface facing the consumer. The insert may also be configured to define a gripping handle that a consumer may use to pull the packaged gate system outwardly in order to extract it from the stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: MUNCHKIN, INC.Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Christopher J. Harrelson
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Publication number: 20110225886Abstract: A suicide prevention door kit has a movable upper segment having a top surface and a mechanism. The movable upper segment is supported by the mechanism. The mechanism is configured to transition between a loaded state and a triggered state. The top surface is approximately horizontal in the loaded state and sloped in the triggered state. The suicide prevention door kit further comprises a switch in communication with the mechanism. The switch is configured to cause the mechanism to transition from the loaded state to the triggered state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Mike Block, Kip Cunningham, Lowell Kramer
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Publication number: 20110209409Abstract: A vehicle door comprising a first outer layer (70) and second outer layer (80), a foam portion (90) disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer, a compartment comprising a first outer member (10) and a second outer member (20) in parallel spaced relation, the first outer member and the second outer member joined by at least one intermediate member (30) having a flexible crease (32), a receiving cavity (A) disposed outwardly of the compartment for engaging the foam portion, the first outer member and the second outer member each disposed substantially flush with a foam portion outer surface (91,92), and the foam portion and the compartment disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventor: Leo Monte Holmes
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Publication number: 20110181516Abstract: A touch-screen interface for a dishwasher door comprises a user interface, a touch sensitive component and a holder. The user interface includes a graphics film defining a plurality of transparent portions. The user interface is configured to facilitate touch communication therethrough. The graphics film is secured to the user interface to prevent moisture therebetween. The touch sensitive component is configured to receive touch communication through the user interface. The touch sensitive component senses a position of a user's finger on the user interface. The holder is releasably connected to the user interface and is configured to releasable secure the touch sensitive component to the user interface. The holder is releasably coupled to a dishwasher door. The releasable connection between the components of the touch-screen interface allows for ease of disassembly and repair or replacement of the components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Lucas Mallory, Joseph Duane Tobbe, Adam Hofmann, Masud Chowdhury, Suryanarayana Murthy Atreyapurapu
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Publication number: 20110135429Abstract: Provided is a production facility which allows a worker to perform manual works such as restoration, setting change, and manufacturing, without entering an action area of a robot. The production facility (1) includes a casing (11), a swaging device (12) as a dedicated device housed in the casing (11), for performing swaging using a boot band, and an internal transfer device (13). A human work area (F) on the front side of the production facility (1) and an action area (B) of a transfer robot (2) on the back side of the production facility (1) are separated by the swaging device (12) and the casing (11). The worker positioned on the front side of the production facility (1) operates swaging device (12) without entering the action area (B) of the transfer robot (2) so that the transfer robot (2) need not be stopped when the work is performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Takuya Machida, Shigeki Matsushita, Shinya Inui, Hiroshi Hatano
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Publication number: 20110126476Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of operating a panel system including a moveable panel and an opening, the method characterised by the steps of aligning the panel with respect to the opening in an alignment plane so that the panel is capable of moving across the opening in the alignment plane, and positioning a panel release mechanism such that a user pushing on the panel along the alignment plane causes the panel release mechanism to release the panel from a fixed position within the panel system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventor: Graeme Owen Bertram
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Publication number: 20110010995Abstract: A mounting structure for mounting a frame garnish on a door window frame of a vehicle is disclosed. The door window frame includes a vertical portion extending in a generally vertical direction so as to overlap a center pillar of the vehicle. The door window frame is formed to surround a door window glass of the vehicle. The vertical portion includes a hooking hole formed in an upper part of the vertical portion and an insertion hole formed in a lower part of the vertical portion. The frame garnish includes a main portion, a hooking portion, and an insertion portion. The insertion portion is inserted into the insertion hole in the vertically downward direction, and the hooking portion is inserted into and hooked to the hooking hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Hiromichi Okuda, Masaru Toyota, Hiroaki Yamasaki, Koji Yoshida, Masanori Kawano
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Publication number: 20100319266Abstract: A hinge set (and associated methodology and resultant hung doors or windows) where the leaf of each hinge sleeved component is, or is to be, leafwise received in, and is, or to be, screwed into, a different cavity, yet allowing aligned sleeve meshing for pin insertion. Its use allows the leaf to be largely concealed even when the doors or windows are open.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventor: John Dawson
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Publication number: 20100293859Abstract: A catcher (2) comprises a catcher stopper (21), a holding body (22) for holding a striker body (1), and a biasing body (23) for them. When the catcher stopper (21) is projected by the biasing body (23), the holding body (22) is located at the forward position in a non-holding state. When the holding body (22) is located at the backward position in a holding state, the catcher stopper (21) is retracted. An engaging hole (402) for the catcher stopper (21) is formed in a recess (MB). A biasing force is stored in the biasing body (3) when the catcher (2) is located at the reference position where the catcher stopper (21) is engaged with the engaging hole (402). When the movable body (M) is moved forward to the self-propelling start position, the striker body (1) is advanced into the holding body (22) of the catcher (2) at the reference position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2007Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventor: Mikio Nezu
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Publication number: 20100270901Abstract: The present invention relates to a door assembly and refrigerator having the same. The door assembly according to the present invention includes a door main body, a panel disposed on a front surface of the door main body, and a side cover coupled at least one of a left side portion and a right side portion of the door main body and supporting the panel, wherein the side cover is provided with screw coupling portions concaved from an external surface and protruded from an inner surface along an insertion direction of screws and screw holes formed by penetrating the screw coupling portions, and the door main body is provided with inference-avoiding space portions for receiving the screw coupling portions therein. Accordingly, it is capable of preventing inferiority of the side cover and of reducing the amount of used materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Ung-Su Kim, Bon-Young Koo
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Publication number: 20100229500Abstract: A door comprising first and second door skins secured to each other to form a cavity therebetween filled with expended foam. Each of the door skins has an opening therethrough for receiving a glass insert and a flange portion. Distal ends of the flange portions of the first and second door skins engage each other in an overlapping relationship by the expansion pressure of the expanded foam. The door further comprises a glazing rim member having a leg portion snap-locked between the flange portions of the first and second door skins. The method for assembling the door comprises the steps of filling the cavity between the door skins with foam material, then inserting the glass insert through the openings in the door skins and mounting the glazing rim member to the first door skin by snap-locking between the flange portions of the first and second door skins.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Steven LYNCH, Jason Caulk, Jason M. Walsh, Mark A. Ruggie, Timothy D. Gouge, Gary Thomas Fagan, Eric Duane Bennett, Haritha Wunnava, Danny Lee Fitts
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Publication number: 20100199570Abstract: A method for fabricating a door having a window, the door having a first door skin and a second door skin, the method including the following steps in the order named: forming a first door light opening perimeter having a first plurality of tabs arranged about the first door light opening perimeter, wherein the first door light opening perimeter defines a first door light portion; forming a second door light opening perimeter having a second plurality of tabs arranged about the second door light opening perimeter, wherein the second door light opening perimeter defines a second door light portion; positioning the first door skin on a first press; positioning an insert in aligned registration with the first plurality of tabs; positioning the second door skin over the insert, wherein the second plurality of tabs are in aligned registration with the insert, and the first door light opening perimeter is aligned with the second door light opening perimeter; applying pressure with the first press to secure the firsType: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Daniel S. TURNER, Colin S. McConnell, II, Montgomery L.G. Eby
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Publication number: 20100199572Abstract: Embodiments of a carved solid face door having a window formed therein and methods of fabrication are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a carved solid face door may include a solid base having a face and an opposing rear surface; and a window carved into the face and having an opening passing through the face to the opposing rear surface, wherein the window includes at least one of a frame, a trim, a molding, or mullions carved into the face that emulate the appearance of multiple-piece construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: EDWARD FIMBEL, III, JEFFRY T. DEAL
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Publication number: 20100175326Abstract: A door operator is provided for operating a door leaf of a door, in particular of a swing leaf door or of a sliding door, having at least one structural member made from a plastic material. The at least one of the structural member is made from at least one of a flame-resistant material and self-extinguishing plastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: Dorma GmbH+Co. KGInventor: Matthias DRUX
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Publication number: 20100133875Abstract: A fitting member for a door of an automobile, including a first attachment mechanism for direct attachment to the sheet metal of the door, the attachment being implemented in a central portion of the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: RENAULT S.A.S.Inventor: Jean Charles Bouillon
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Publication number: 20100123263Abstract: The present invention is a twinsheet door which includes a first door portion and a second door portion connected to the first door portion. The twinsheet door of the present invention is manufactured using a thermoforming process, during which a vacuum shapes the first door portion and the second door portion such that one or more closed sections are created when the first door portion is thermally bonded to the second door portion and simultaneously a vacuum is applied to form the first door portion and said second door portion. The closed section formed between the first door portion and second door portion provides additional strength and rigidity to the twinsheet door. Additionally, the forming of the closed section between the first door portion and the second door portion and the bonding between the first door portion and second door portion is achieved during a single manufacturing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Magna International Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Lewis, Adolfo Enrico Milani, Randy R. Rhoades, Christopher S. Klem, Duane C. Junkin, Keijo J. Huotari
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Publication number: 20100031581Abstract: A door for a washing machine is disclosed. A door for a washing machine includes an inner frame having an opening with a predetermined size, an outer frame provided at a front surface of the inner frame, having an opening in communication with the opening of the inner frame, a glass member fitted between the inner and outer frames, covering the openings of the inner and outer frames, a decorative member provided at a front surface of the outer frame, having an opening in communication with the openings, and a front cover fitted between the decorative member and the outer frame, covering the openings of the inner and outer frames and the decorative member, the front cover having a positioning portion determining a position of the front cover coupled to the outer frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Min-Gu Kang, Kyu-Chul Lee, Chang-Woo Son
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Publication number: 20100028084Abstract: The present invention provides a door arrangement for a tunneling machine. The door arrangement is for location at the front of the tunneling machine adjacent to the digging end of the machine. The door arrangement allows for the interior of the machine to be sealed off from the tunnel face, while also allowing for the door arrangement to be opened and allow complete access to the tunnel face. The door arrangement comprises door sections for hinged connection to a tunneling machine, the door sections being pivotable about the hinged connection between a closed position sealing the tunneling machine and an open position allowing the tunneling machine access to a tunnel face.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventor: Tony Dimillo
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Publication number: 20090313904Abstract: Mechanical access doors for passenger bus bodies, the doors comprising main panel portions hingedly mounted to mounting edges of body corner openings, and wing panel portions extending generally perpendicular to the main panel portions, wherein the door corners are aligned with the body corner through which the body corner openings extend. Exterior surfaces of the main panels are aligned with exterior surfaces of the bus bodies to which they are attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Andrew Kerr, Joel Saurette, Glen Naylor
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Publication number: 20090307981Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for slidable devices such as sliding gates or sliding doors. In order to render possible a compact and nevertheless stable construction of the device (1), it is provided according to the invention that the device (1) has a supporting or retaining device (2) and a shorter runner rail (3) as well as a longer runner rail (4), wherein rolling elements (5) and/or sliding elements are provided on the supporting or retaining element (2), via which rolling elements and/or sliding elements the shorter runner rail (3) can be moved, and wherein further rolling elements (6) and/or sliding elements are provided on the shorter runner rail (3) and optionally on the supporting or retaining element (2), via which further rolling elements and/or sliding elements the longer runner rail (4) can be moved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Peter Loidolt
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Publication number: 20090288344Abstract: Brackets for interrupting the opening of a multi-panel garage door and methods for their use, the brackets including a first plate having an inner face and an outer face, a pin located on the outer face of the first plate, and a protrusion associated with the first plate, the protrusion and pin defining a gap capable of accepting a garage door opening cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventors: John Schram, Gerald H. Williams
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Publication number: 20090260296Abstract: Carved solid face doors having a raised panel design and methods of manufacture thereof are provided herein. In some embodiments, a carved, solid face door may include a solid base having a face and an opposing rear surface, wherein the face has a raised panel design carved into at least one section of the face, the raised panel design framed by flat portions carved into the face; and one or more overlays attached to the flat portions of the face and framing the raised panel to emulate the appearance of a floating raised panel construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: EDWARD FIMBEL, III, JEFFRY T. DEAL
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Publication number: 20090120004Abstract: The invention is a mounting assembly for closure devices, such as doors, retractable screens, sliding doors, or the like. The mounting assembly comprises a mounting bracket and a main body, wherein the mounting bracket is attached directly to an enclosure component and the main body are fitted to the mounting bracket at a non-parallel orientation. In this manner, the mounting assembly compensates for misaligned enclosure components, thus promoting easy and efficient operation of the closure device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventor: William M. Cobb
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Patent number: 7503524Abstract: A removable plate and a flange that occupies a hole in a panel. The flange has the particular feature of taking up compressive force to which the panel is subjected in its plane, perpendicularly to the hole. The weight of the device used to equip the hole is reduced, and the mechanical behavior of the panel at the position of the hole is improved.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Airbus FranceInventors: Ludovic Fournie, Jean-Pierre Cabanac, Jean-Claude Lacombe
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Publication number: 20090064596Abstract: When the opening-and-closing unit is pushed toward the base unit as if making them close such that the facing surfaces of the rotational body pinching units cover the outer surfaces of the rotational body to attach the opening-and-closing unit to the rotational body, the shaft end sections and the angle reference sections fit in the shaft supporting sections and the angle adjustment sections respectively, and thereby hold the rotational body so as to align the rotational range with the opening-and-closing range.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Wataru Kokubo, Kenichi Hirano, Toshihiro Kusunoki
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Publication number: 20080263960Abstract: A vehicle window assembly, preferably for the rear of a pickup cab having a sliding glass member, is provided with a window frame molding having an integrated fluid inlet, fluid outlet and circuitous flow channel that doubles back on itself and connects the fluid inlet with the fluid outlet to permit fluid flow through the molding, thereby permitting water that has entered through the sliding glass member to drain from interior compartment to the outside of the vehicle while minimizing the introduction of road and wind noise in the interior compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: James M. Murphy, David B. Snyder, Michell R. Shippy, Michael M. Norrito
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Patent number: 7152375Abstract: A seal integrity verification system scans for changes in impedance in a seal with integral coaxial waveguide, twisted pair wires, parallel ribbon wires or parallel wires. The wires are monitored by a TDR to note changes in impedance. The changes indicate the location where the seal is not under proper compression to ensure a tight fit. This is especially useful in verifying that watertight doors on ships or submarines are sealing properly when shut.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Stephen A. Mastro, John K. Overby
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Patent number: 6983566Abstract: A door and frame for electronic component cabinets features a peripheral vent with a baffle that substantially encompasses the entire 360-degree periphery of the door. This vent and baffle combination provides ventilation for the purposes of the electrical equipment when the door and frame are mounted to an electronic component cabinet. It also helps to avoid dust invasion and helps to eliminate dangers that can arise due to the insertion of objects into the cabinet by small children. In addition, it is invisible from the front of the component cabinet and is sleekly attractive from the front and side.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2002Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Upstate Systems Tec. Inc.Inventors: Deborah A. Laun, Robert L. Naas
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Patent number: 6817143Abstract: This connecting device applies to a sealed connection device in which, firstly, each chamber, respectively a stationary chamber “A” and a transportable chamber “B” has at least one access opening equipped with a door (2, 3) cooperating with a flange (4, 5) with the interposition of sealing elements (12, 14), one (2) of the two doors being articulated to its flange (4), and secondly, the two doors (2, 3) have an element to lock their respective flanges (4, 5) and complementary connecting elements which allow them to be connected thereby forming, through contact of sealing elements (12, 16), an internal space “C” isolating their faces (17, 18) opposite each other from the external medium.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Becton Dickinson France S.A.S.Inventors: Jean-Yves Porret, Jean-Pierre Grimard, Claude Imbert
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Patent number: 6692143Abstract: A method and apparatus for mixing a corrosive mixture is provided. The apparatus having a lid for sealing an opening to the mixing vessel. The lid easily and quickly operated in addition to providing a secure pressure tight seal. It is necessary for the lid to be easily and conveniently operated to assure use of the lid.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Inventor: Robert B. Keller
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Publication number: 20040020129Abstract: A system for making a connection between the interior and exterior of a compartment, comprising a door opening through the compartment wall, a connector body which can engage with the wall, and having a connection port through it, and a removable cover on the connector body. The body is engaged with the door opening, and an inner door within the compartment engages and removes the cover. A preferred construction creates a single line of confidence seal. The system is particularly suited for sterile compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Jacques Thilly, Christian Vandecasserie
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Publication number: 20030221372Abstract: A mineral core for a door includes a substantially planar slab having a front face, a rear face, and top, bottom and side edges; a plurality of grooves formed in at least one of said front and rear faces, each groove having a reinforcing strip secured therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Andre Fortin, Leo F. Juhl, Bent Nielsen
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Patent number: 6615547Abstract: Lock for a vacuum chamber which lock has a passage comprising an outer sealing element and an inner sealing element which outer sealing element can be maintained in the closed position under the influence of the pressure difference caused by the vacuum in the vacuum chamber, and can be opened against the force caused by the pressure difference, which inner sealing element under pretension can be maintained in the opened position and comprises closing element for closing the inner sealing element against the pretension, the closing element comprise at least one electromagnet.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: O.T.B. Group B.V.Inventors: Marinus Franciscus Johannes Evers, Michael Adrianus Theodorus Hompus