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Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087494 | Method of making a composite panel having subsonic transverse wave speed characteristics A method of making a composite panel having subsonic transverse wave speed characteristics which has first and second sheets sandwiching a core with at least one of the sheets being attached to the core at first regions thereof and unattached to the core at second r... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087495 | Safety device for stairlifts The invention describes an over-speed governor (21) for a stairlift (10) which not only triggers upon the carriage (12) exceeding a pre-determined speed, but also triggers in the event the chair (11) departs from the horizontal by more th... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087496 | Ramp system A ramp system for efficiently transferring a wheelchair or other vehicle from one vertical end of the ramp to the other. The ramp system generally includes a ramp including a slot, wherein the slot extends through the ramp along a longitudinal length of the ramp bet... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087497 | Compensation in an elevator system having multiple cars within a single hoistway An elevator system (20) includes multiple elevator cars (22, 32) within a hoistway (28). A first compensation member (40) is associated with a first counterweight (24). A second compensation member (50) is associated with a ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087498 | High power/weight ratio braking device based on shape memory material technology The braking device is provided a set of shape memory alloy activators positioned, in an agonistic-antagonistic configuration on each side of a brake lever. Braking and releasing phases are dictated by the austenitic transformation of the shape memory alloy activator... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087499 | Vibration wave controlled variable stiffness structures and method of making same In some embodiments, a variable stiffness structure is provided having a plurality of constant stiffness members. The plurality of constant stiffness members are movably adhered together through a friction force generated by a normal force. Vibration generators are ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087500 | Vibrational energy absorbing apparatus A vibrational energy absorbing apparatus 1 includes: a reciprocating member 2 which is reciprocatable in H directions between positive and negative maximum displacement positions D±max with respect to an origin position O; a damping-force generating m... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087501 | Hydraulic one-way disc clutch assembly A hydraulic one-way clutch assembly (HOWC) is configured for use in a vehicle transmission. The HOWC assembly includes a non-rotatable disc and a rotatable disc. The non-rotatable disc extends about an axis and defines at least one exhaust port extending therethroug... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087502 | Actuator for shifting a selectable one-way clutch An actuator shifts a selectable one-way clutch (SOWC) between a plurality of operating modes. A first spring has a preload compression that is equivalent to a first start pressure. A second spring, disposed adjacent to the first spring, has a preload compression tha... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087503 | Driving mechanism and wheel assembly for toy car A driving mechanism for driving a wheel of a toy car includes a motor, a first clutch, a second clutch, a guide shaft, a spring, and a limiting element. The first clutch driven by the motor has an engaging end surface defining a center hole thereon. The second clutc... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087504 | Friction clutch and vehicle equipped with the same A friction clutch includes clutch housing having a friction plate, a clutch boss having a clutch plate, a pressure plate, a sub clutch, and a power-assist mechanism. The power-assist mechanism receives torque from the pressure plate when the clutch is disengaged and... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087505 | Power unit for vehicle and vehicle equipped with the same A compact power unit for a vehicle having a clutch actuator is provided. The power unit includes a clutch actuator and a drive force transmission mechanism for transmitting the drive force of the clutch actuator to the clutch. The clutch actuator and the drive force... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087506 | Multiple-disk brake in an automatic transmission having controllable cooling oil supply and method for operating the same The invention concerns a multi-disk brake (1) in an automatic transmission, with an inner disk carrier (4) and an outer disk carrier (6), with inner disks (3) and outer disks (5) arranged axially in alternation on the disk carriers... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087507 | Release bearing assembly A release bearing assembly has a roller bearing, an enclosure and a slinger. The enclosure has first and second flange portions. The slinger has a body portion sized for radial disposition within an inner diameter of the first flange portion. A lip portion extends f... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087508 | Torsional vibration damper hub for a vehicle clutch A torsional vibration damper hub for a vehicle clutch includes a first row of springs extending substantially in the clutch rotating direction and disposed in openings formed in a first inner annular plate and a first pair of outer annular plates; a second row of sp... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087509 | Transport apparatus and method for feeding articles to a packing machine An apparatus and a method for feeding articles to a packing machine are disclosed. A conveyor belt is arranged prior to the belt feeder of the packing machine. The conveyor belt has at least two single lanes which are spatially separated from each other. A first sol... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087510 | Sorting conveyor system A conveyor system for sorting items that are supplied in a random sequence via a conveyor including a plurality of conveyor sections 4, and including individual sorting means arranged in a row for directing the items to specific receiving positions at least o... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087511 | Cup carrier A carrier for one or a plurality of beverage containing cups such as those supplied to carry out customers of carry out restaurants, fast food restaurants and the like. The cup carrier constructed in accordance the present invention includes a one piece blank which ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087512 | Carton with handle, central flap and divider A carrier comprises a first side panel, a second panel, and at least one handle panel. A central flap is foldably connected to the at least one handle panel, and the central flap divides the interior of the carrier into at least a first container-receiving space and... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087513 | Music instrument case with interchangeable lids A flexible music instrument case uses an interchangeable lid system to allow different types of lids to be attached to a main body depending on the particular needs of the user. The main body of the music case has an internal chamber configured to closely contain an... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087514 | Broom with interchangeable accessories and carrying case therefor A cleaning system stored within its own storage case having an integrated and collapsible handle, a dustpan, and a broom head specifically designed to sweep under furniture and other obstacles is herein disclosed. When in a broom configuration, a curved handle porti... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087515 | Separation method and separation apparatus A separation apparatus contains: a dispersion liquid introduction path to which a dispersion liquid containing particles is introduced; a separation path that has a inclined upper face inclined with respect to a direction of gravity and separates the particles; and ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087516 | System and process for treatment of a contaminated fluid A new device, method, and system are disclosed that provide for removal of undesired materials from a contaminated fluid. Materials present in the fluids are kept in motion in one or more filter cassettes that include disc aerators that improve contact times with th... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087517 | Filter element A filter element has at least one plastic part, a filter medium, and a potting compound that forms a connection between the at least one plastic part and the filter medium. A connecting part is connected fixedly to the at least one plastic part. The potting compound... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087518 | Rectangular sedimentation system having self-aggregation facility A rectangular sedimentation tank includes an upstream hopper, a downstream inclined floor, and a baffle assembly at the upstream hopper. The baffle assembly comprises: a vertical baffle with at least one upper introduction hole; a vertical screening plate; and a hor... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087519 | Dishwasher basket A dishwasher basket for securing baby bottle and drinking cup components is disclosed. The basket includes multiple compartments, with at least one split compartment serving as a hinged lid for another compartment. The basket first compartment is defined by sidewall... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087520 | Locking automobile mat hanger and display device A locking automobile mat hanger and display device consists of two hanger housings that cooperate with an interchangeable adapter insert to secure a plurality of automobile floor mats. The device includes housings having a retaining portion and an adapter insert, wh... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087521 | Storage systems and methods of use of the same Storage systems and methods of use of the same are disclosed. The storage systems are configured to be connected to wall structures and to be modular in construction, so as to be able to use a plurality of horizontally disposed hang rails and/or a plurality of verti... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087522 | Quick secure shelving A shelving system includes a product, a base, a tray insert, a template, and a placement clip. The base has a top surface forming a receptacle and includes a hanger assembly for releasably securing the base to a shelving unit positioned in a retail environment. The ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087523 | Closure assembly A closure assembly (11) for a baby's bottle (10) comprising a regulator cap (16) which is adapted to be mounted to the bottle (10) and having one or more apertures (22), a teat collar (17) threaded to the bottle and moveable... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087524 | Container, in particular an ampoule A container, in particular an ampoule, has at least one layer of plastic material and a discharge chamber (10). A discharge medium can be stored and discharged via at least one container opening (12) which can be closed by a closeable closing part (... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087525 | Multi-panel plastic container A container adapted to increase volume contraction and reduce pressure having four panels that are adapted to contract inwardly from vacuum forces created by contraction of container contents. The container has a sidewall including four panels. The four panels are v... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087526 | Knockdown storage vessel A knockdown storage vessel has an internal bladder and external barrel sections. The ends of two barrel sections include a centrally-located bush that can be engaged by a handle so as to secure the barrel sections and allow for rolling transport of the vessel. The v... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087527 | Interconnecting container system for food or other product A container system for containing a product. The container system includes a primary container containing a primary product and at least one secondary container containing a secondary product. The secondary container is releasably connected to the primary container.... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087528 | Stabilizer cup holder The invention is a beverage container holder sized to secure a beverage container with a variance in diameters, with frictional fin appendages securing the beverage container in the cup holder. The holder is composed of a soft, flexible, non-slip material. The holde... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087529 | Safety closure for steam pressurized containers of household appliances A safety closure for steam-pressurized containers of household appliances, such as steam irons, steam cleaners and the like. The safety closure is provided with an inner part that can be screwed onto the filling hole of the container, and with an outer part in the s... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087530 | Container lid with integrally molded utensil A container closure includes a utensil formed of a first polymer material, and a lid formed of a second polymer material, the utensil being detachably adhered to the lid by a chemical bond between the first and second polymer materials in the absence of any adhesive... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087531 | Anti-splash/spill container lid A container lid for dispensing a pourable substance is disclosed, the lid comprising a flexible closure tab having a snap, a lid opening closure, an opening actuator disposed on a planar cantilever section of the flexible closure tab between the snap and the lid ope... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087532 | Waste container A waste container includes a top chamber, a base chamber, upper and lower lids, and a drive mechanism mechanically coupling the lower lid with the upper lid. The upper lid is disposed on the top chamber and moves between a closed position covering a first opening an... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8087533 | Systems and methods for providing a removable sliding access door for an ice storage bin Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for providing a removable sliding access door for an ice storage bin. In one embodiment, an access door is provided for use with a storage bin. The access door can include protrusions that engage correspondi... | 01/03/2012 |
