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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167686 | Portable optical fiber polisher A polisher has an offset axis and a friction cam useful in a method of polishing that comprises a more random, elongated polishing pattern than known orbital polishers and is capable of portable use using a 9 volt battery. The method is capable of using lower contac... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8157208 | Landing flap drive system A landing flap drive system, in one example, includes a first drive motor for operating a landing flap. In this arrangement, the landing flap drive system is integrated in a track of the landing flap such that final assembly and integration of the system are facilit... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8156628 | Holding device A holding device for holding a structural component for aircraft to a further structural component; may be coupled to one of the components and is moved from a holding mode, where the first component is held to the second component by the holding device, to a releas... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8146222 | Device and method for joining and tacking sections for transportation vehicles A device and method for joining and tacking several individual components independently of shape and/or size to form inherently rigid, transportable sections for transportation vehicles, such as an aircraft is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the invention,... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8128334 | System for mobilization of stocked gondolas A support assembly provides for a method of mobilization that does not require removal of shelving and restocking of items on gondolas and warehouse pallet racking, even if the gondola or pallet racking is too wide for prior art mobilization methods. The support ass... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8125627 | Laser spectroscopy system A spectroscopy system including first and second lasers. The first laser is triggered to induce a plasma, such as on a surface of a target at a stand-off distance from the target. The second laser stimulates amplified emissions from the plasma detected by one or mor... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8091837 | Reduction of frictional losses in the region of boundary layers on surfaces, around which a fluid flows An aerodynamic body with a plurality of nozzles for throttling a fluid flow to be removed by suction through the nozzles in a self-regulated fashion is disclosed. The aerodynamic body according to one example, includes a plurality of throttling nozzles with a thrott... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8079185 | Window element for insertion in a window aperture in an outer skin of a transport A window element has a cover pane which is substantially flush with an outer skin of an aircraft or other transport, achieving a fluid-dynamically favorable, substantially unbulged exterior surface. As a result of the presence of an additional back-ventilated cover ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8066228 | Single slotted flap with sliding deflector flap and lowerable spoiler A device for adjusting the lift characteristics of an aircraft with a high lift device that is movably attachable to a wing element and that includes at least one slot covering device, where the at least one slot covering device, is movably attachable to the wing el... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8057429 | Feeding tube An feeding tube and a kit for installation of a feeding tube includes a balloon anchored gastric tube. A protective sleeve on a dilator protects the toroidal balloon from damage during surgical insertion of the feeding tube. An integrated gastro jejunal feeding tube... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8043034 | Device for the manufacture of drilled holes, cut-outs, plane surfaces, or similar A device for the manufacture of drilled holes, cut-outs, plane surfaces or the like, includes an attachment structure, which is designed for the attachment of the device to at least one component to be machined, a feed device, which is designed to track a drill of a... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8034495 | Semi-autonomous central supply system for passenger seats A system for generating energy for a consumer element in an aircraft includes the consumer element with a fuel cell element and a rechargeable metal hydride storage cell. The rechargeable metal hydride storage cell is designed for supplying the fuel cell element wit... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8019464 | Sorting device and method for sorting goods in transit for an aircraft A sorting device and a method for sorting goods in transit for an aircraft are disclosed. The sorting device includes a sorting region with a sorting unit and a storage region. The sorting region is adapted such that goods in transit are capable of being provided to... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8012191 | Therapeutic pack A therapeutic pack provides effective therapeutic heating or cooling to an area of a body. The therapeutic pack comprises a fabric bag and a plurality of therapeutic modules within the bag. The bag consists of taffeta or a spandex such that the bag drapes. The thera... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8011619 | Insulation package arrangement for insulating the interior of an aircraft fuselage The design and attachment of an insulation package near the fuselage structure to protect the cabin region of an aircraft against fire acting on the insulation package from outside the aircraft environment, thus clearly facilitating evacuation of the passengers from... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7942049 | Device for automatic evaluation and control of wind tunnel measurements A device for evaluating a wind tunnel measurement, in which a processor identifies a flow element on an image recorded in the wind tunnel. The identified flow element subsequently may be segmented and further analyzed in order to obtain accurate information about th... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7935447 | Use of cabin air for generation of water via exhaust gas of a fuel cell A water generation system for the generation of water on board an aircraft comprises a fuel cell device having an exhaust for an exhaust gas, a condenser and an outflow valve for discharging cabin air, which is drawn off through the condenser due to the pressure dif... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7931234 | Continuous fuselage connection An attachment system for attaching a tail unit to an attachment surface of an aircraft is disclosed. An attachment surface may be a fuselage, for example. In an arrangement, the attachment system includes a mounting with a first bearing surface that is capable of re... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7922413 | Connecting element A connection element for attaching components such as trim parts to a structure of an aircraft, includes a retainer on the component, on which retainer an insertion pin is held so as to be adjustable to a limited extent in at least a Z-translational direction in rel... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922126 | Aircraft component exposed to streaming surrounding air An aircraft component, such as a wing, has perforations through an outer wall for boundary layer suction. In the space between the outer wall and inner wall partition walls form pressure channels and suction channels that are adjacent to each other and alternate, wh... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922119 | Telescopic stowage bin A stowage bin arrangement for fastening a stowage bin for an aircraft, includes a stowage bin unit with a first direction of extension. The stowage bin unit may be fastened to an aircraft structure and be designed such that the stowage bin unit is capable of being t... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7909882 | Socket and prosthesis for joint replacement A joint replacement prosthesis and procedure reduce the number of steps to complete a joint replacement. The joint replacement prosthesis comprises a ball and socket unit that fixes the ball in the socket prior to surgery. The unit is coupled to a bone structure in ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7905452 | Window frame for aircraft A window frame for installation in the exterior shell of an aircraft, which comprises one outer flange, an inner flange, and a vertical flange extending between flanges. A window frame is fixed in its position via a plurality of holder elements being arranged substa... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7896294 | Cover skin for a variable-shape aerodynamic area A cover skin for a variable-shape aerodynamic area, such as a wing structure, tail unit structure, control surface structure or flap structure is described. A cover skin is deformable in one direction without exhibiting substantial deformation in a transverse direct... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7885415 | Device and method for reducing sound of a noise source in narrow frequency ranges The present application relates to a sound reduction device as well as to a corresponding method. The sound reduction device comprises a sound pickup for measuring an occurring error signal of a primary sound wave of the noise source and of a secondary sound wave of... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7883056 | Insulation arrangement for the internal insulation of a vehicle The present invention relates to an insulation structure for the internal insulation of a vehicle. The insulation structure is improved in such a way that using it a fire incursion of the flames of a source of fire acting from outside the vehicle environment into th... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7866928 | Plug and method for fixing at least two devices A plug and a method for fixing at least two devices, includes a tension element, a pin, a lever element and a compression element. In one example, the tension element includes a tension stamp on a first end and a coupling member on a second end and a lever element i... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7862722 | Sewage treatment control device, method, and sewage treatment system A sewage treatment control device, a method and a sewage treatment system, are disclosed. In one example, the sewage treatment control device includes measuring units having sensors for inspecting specific components in water, respectively; validity verification uni... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7850317 | Guardrail block and reflector system A guardrail block includes an attachable support for signage, such as a reflector. The reflector may be mountable on the support, and the support may be integrated with a base or may be separate and attached to the base. For example, a support may be snap fit into t... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7850118 | Structural element, method for manufacturing a structural element and use of a structural element for an aircraft hull A structural element includes the following elements: a carrier element, a reinforcing element, and a sheathing element. At least a portion of the reinforcing element is enveloped by the sheathing element and the reinforcing element is embedded in the carrier elemen... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7841560 | Seat device for an aircraft The present invention relates to a seat device for an aircraft. The seat device comprises a seat installation and a shell structure. In this arrangement the inside of the shell structure comprises an enclosed stowage space, wherein the shell structure is designed to... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7837155 | Boundary layer suction arrangement A suction arrangement for drawing off a boundary layer on an aircraft comprises a suction arrangement including an outer skin having suction surfaces in critical flow areas, and at least one air breathing engine providing suction. Bleed air is drawn from a comparati... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7828244 | Supply system for an aircraft A supply system that encompasses a vapor generator, may be used to generate water. The vapor generator is supplied with hydrogen and oxygen, and generates hot water vapor, which may be used for supplying energy and water. For example, using the supply system reduces... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7823830 | Aircraft luggage compartment A luggage compartment for aircraft comprises a tilting floor, a flap and a suspension device. The tilting floor is designed for holding carry-on baggage and the like, and may be locked in an initial position and may be tilted to another position for easier loading o... | 11/02/2010 |
| D625923 | Container | 10/26/2010 |
| 7818201 | Lead referral system A system for processing lead referrals is capable of assigning leads by product line, language and/or availability of the representative. The system is also capable of high lead referral throughput using steps such as filtering repeat visitors to a company from new ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7810989 | Cocktail shaker A cocktail shaker uses a motor to cause a container to be shaken. The shaker includes a following member coupled to a following device that is engaged in a directional mechanism, such as a slot or rod. The directional mechanism defines the path and angle of the moti... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7803453 | Laminated structure and method for producing a laminated structure A method for producing a laminated structure, where the method comprises the forming of a primary laminated structure from a plurality of layers; and the forming of an additional layer, the additional layer comprising an erosion-resistant material, on the primary la... | 09/28/2010 |
| D624388 | Spring hinge | 09/28/2010 |
| D623965 | Watch | 09/21/2010 |
