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20130025205 | CONFINED SPACE CONTROL COVER - A confined space control cover that covers a man-way to a confined space area that includes a polyester base cover and an attachment perimeter orifice that covers the man-way, a heavy nylon strapping with two ends that is utilized to secure the confined space control cover over the man-way and a plurality of steel eyelets that are disposed on both ends of the strapping. A lock is placed through the eyelets on both ends to secure the control cover to the man-way. The control cover also includes a warning sign disposed on the front of the base cover to prevent persons from entering the confined space area and a maintenance tag that is attached to the strapping or cable and lock to indicate maintenance activity performed near or within the confined space area or man-way. | 01-31-2013 |
20130025204 | DEVICE CONFIGURED FOR HANGING, SUPPORTING, AND GRIPPING - The present invention is to provide a device configured for hanging, supporting and gripping, which includes a supporting element and a cover. The supporting element is a strip-like plate made of a flexible material and provided with at least two fasteners on one side proximate to the ends thereof and each including a stem and a fastener cap, wherein the stem is connected to the plate at one end and is connected to the fastener cap at the other end. The cover is formed with an assembly hole and a track groove in communication with the assembly hole, wherein the assembly hole is sized and shaped to allow passage of each fastener cap, and the track groove is not sized and shaped to allow passage of the fastener caps, thereby the supporting element can be fastened to the cover through the fasteners for hanging, supporting and gripping the cover accordingly. | 01-31-2013 |
20100115844 | HINGE PIN MOUNTED DOOR SWITCH - A method for detecting a position of a door includes providing a switch having a body with two electrical contacts and a through-channel. Two lever arms extend from the body. Each of the arms is attached to a respective one of the electrical contacts. The arms have a first position relative to each other wherein the contacts are electrically connected to each other, and a second position relative to each other wherein the contacts are electrically disconnected from each other. A hinge pin is inserted through the through-channel of the switch and is also inserted into a door hinge. The arms are biased against a doorjamb and the door, respectively. It is monitored whether the contacts are electrically connected to each other. | 05-13-2010 |
20090158667 | SHUTTER MECHANISM - A shutter mechanism is provided in a supply port through which powder is supplied to a second device from a first device. The shutter mechanism includes a shutter that opens and closes the supply port in conjunction with attaching and detaching operation of the second device with respect to the first device and a guide groove that is provided in a recess manner so as not to be exposed from the supply port as viewed from the second device and guides the opening and closing operation of the shutter. A space is formed between the guide groove and an end portion of the supply port making contact with the shutter when the shutter closes the supply port. | 06-25-2009 |
20090307977 | DRIVER FOR A WINDOW-RAISING DEVICE - The invention relates to a window lift system of a vehicle door with a first component, wherein the first component is designed for the fixation at a window, wherein the first component can be inserted with the window into a first position in the vehicle door, and with a second component, wherein the second component can be attached to the vehicle door in a detachable manner, wherein the second component is movable from the second position to the first position, and wherein the first component can be connected with the second component in the first position. In other aspects, the invention relates to a method for mounting of the lifter, a first component, and a second component. The invention further relates to a tool for mounting of the lifter. | 12-17-2009 |
20130055640 | Gate Arm Saver - A gate arm saver is provided. The gate arm saver includes a cam and cam follower arrangement. A biasing element biases the cam follower into engagement with a detent formed in the cam upon rotation of the cam from a rest position due a loading placed upon a gate arm extending from the gate arm saver. | 03-07-2013 |
20090272036 | DOOR STORAGE DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a door storage device. The door storage device | 11-05-2009 |
20090031633 | AUTOMATIC DOOR SYSTEM - [Subject] Whether interruption is present in the connections of automatic door constituting units is detected. | 02-05-2009 |
20110010996 | VEHICLE DOOR STRUCTURE - A vehicle door structure includes a door body, a window panel, and a washer hose. The door body is attached to a door opening of a vehicle such that the door body can be opened and closed. The window panel is attached to an outer surface of the door body such that a window opening of the door body is covered. The window panel includes an opaque portion that does not allow viewing therethrough at a peripheral region of the window panel. Through the washer hose, washer fluid is supplied. The washer hose is disposed between the outer surface of the door body and the opaque portion. | 01-20-2011 |
20110010995 | MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR FRAME GARNISH - 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. | 01-20-2011 |
20120233923 | PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM - A personal safety system with a security entrance ( | 09-20-2012 |
20110296761 | HINGE ASSEMBLY - A hinge is provided. In at least one embodiment, the hinge includes: a first hinge leaf; a second hinge leaf interleaved with the first hinge leaf; a housing defined within a posterior side of at least one of the first hinge leaf and the second hinge leaf and configured to receive a conduit adapted to receive and pass through a medium of power transfer from the first hinge leaf to the second hinge leaf on an anterior side of the first hinge leaf and second hinge leaf; and an aperture defined on the anterior side of at least one of the first hinge leaf and the second hinge leaf through which to access the housing. In various embodiments the hinge can include multiple housings, fittings, turrets, and ball-and-socket fittings. In various embodiments, conduits are flexible, rigid, both flexible and rigid, elastic, braided, and telescoping. | 12-08-2011 |
20080302015 | RF-remote control, retrofitted, self-contained, automatic window opener for casement windows or the like - An RF-remote control, retrofitted, self-contained, automatic window opener is provided for casement windows or the like which includes a housing having a DC motor therein which has a power shaft extending therefrom. The DC motor is powered by a battery source contained within the housing. The power shaft of the DC motor is selectively removably secured to the drive shaft of a conventional casement window opener mechanism so that the DC motor may rotate the drive shaft in either direction to open or close the sash of the casement window. The window opener of this invention is mounted within a housing which has anti-rotation members selectively adjustably extending therefrom which engage the window frame to prevent rotation of the unit when the motor is activated. The unit includes an electrical circuit which has an RF receiver associated therewith which is controllable by a remote RF transmitter to enable a person to remotely control the opening and closing of a casement window. | 12-11-2008 |
20110283620 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREVENTING CONTAMINATION FROM A DOOR WHICH OPENS VERTICALLY - A door assembly including a vertically moving door to permit and prohibit access through an opening which has a top, a bottom defined by a floor, and at least two sides, the door assembly. The assembly having a door body having upper and lower portions, and being mounted proximate the opening such that the lower end portion being proximate the floor when the door is in the closed position. A protective body is configured in connection with the door so as to be moveable between a first position under at least a portion of the door body lower portion when the door is in at least a partially open position and a second storage position. The protective body having at least one debris collecting surface, and opposing ends, the protective body being configured such that debris collected on the debris collecting surface will be urged toward one of the opposed ends. | 11-24-2011 |
20110289849 | Garage door/track/coupler system - A rectangular one-piece garage door has rigid horizontal upper and lower rails and rigid vertical first and second side rails. A small door is mounted in the garage door. A track assembly has horizontal first and second upper tracks. The track assembly has vertical first and second lower tracks. An arcuate first intermediate track couples the first upper track and the first lower track. An arcuate second intermediate track couples the second upper track and the second lower track. First and second upper hinged brackets are secured to the garage door adjacent to the upper rail. First and second lower brackets are secured to the garage door adjacent to the lower rail. Rollers are each coupled to one of the brackets and rotatably received within one of the tracks for guiding the movement of the garage door between a closed lower orientation and an open raised orientation. | 12-01-2011 |
20100251618 | ENCLOSURE STRUCTURE FOR BUILDING - To provide an enclosure structure for a building, which can maintain a high power generation efficiency without formation of irregularities on the surface of the enclosure such as a roof, nor application of an external force to solar battery modules, and which can form a lightweight enclosure capable of photovoltaic generation. | 10-07-2010 |
20110167728 | Expandable Side Enclosure for Bathtubs/ Showers - An expandable side enclosure for bathtubs and/or showers providing an appropriate solution to prevent restriction and suffering caused bathers in bathtubs and/or showers due to the lack of free body and limb movement required during bathing in baths with standard enclosures. | 07-14-2011 |
20090313900 | WEATHERSEAL WITH REMOVABLE PROTECTIVE COATING - A new method of making and manufacturing foam weather stripping, using a foam filled profile that is encapsulated with an outer liner and a removable film. The film is precisely introduced to the liner using adjustable guides. Just before the film is introduced to the liner the release liner is striped from the film and carried away using a scrap takeaway system for recycling. The liner and film are then introduced into proprietary tooling where the foam, liner, insert, and film is folded upon itself. After the actual construction of the said profile, it is then inserted into a door or window using a kerf or tape application. After the installation of the weather-stripping in the door or window it can then be painted or finished in a variety of ways. After the finish has dried the film protecting the weather strip can then be pealed away exposing a clean undisturbed weather strip. | 12-24-2009 |
20120110909 | Carrier with integrated ducting - The present invention is directed to a carrier for an automobile with integrated active ducting. The carrier includes at least one aperture, and at least one louver rotatably mounted in the aperture. Also attached to the carrier is an actuator, and the actuator is connected to the louver. The actuator is operable for moving the louver between an open position and a closed position such that when the louver is in the open position, air flow passes through the aperture. | 05-10-2012 |
20100126071 | RFID PET DOOR - Embodiments of the invention relate to the field of pet doors, particularly selective entry pet doors based on detection of RFID tags. We describe a pet door comprising: an RFID reader to read an RFID tag on a pet; and a lock coupled to said RFID reader to control access through said pet door in response to an RFID signal from said tag; wherein said RFID reader has two modes, a first operational mode and a second, reduced power mode, and wherein said pet door further comprises: a pet proximity detector coupled to said RFID reader to identify when a pet is proximate said pet door and to control said RFID reader responsive to said identification such that when said pet is proximate said RFID is in said operational mode and such that said RFID reader is otherwise in said reduced power mode. | 05-27-2010 |
20100077663 | Gate hinge - There is described a hinge element ( | 04-01-2010 |
20110167727 | GATE APPARATUS - A gate apparatus identifies whether a person is authorized to pass through, and allows the identified person to pass through. The gate apparatus obtains information about a shape of the person who is allowed to pass through. The gate apparatus restricts at least frontward and rearward travel of the person traveling from an entrance to an exit of a passageway in the gate apparatus to form space defined within the passageway, and is capable of adjusting a shape of the defined space based on the obtained shape information of the individual person. | 07-14-2011 |
20110197512 | SLIDING DOOR DEVICE - A sliding door device includes a frame case that includes an opening through which an air flow passes, a slide door that is moved relative to the opening to adjust an aperture ratio of the opening, a shaft that is disposed at an upstream side of the slide door when viewed along the flowing direction of the air flow, and moves the slide door, and a windbreak member that blocks a gap between the shaft and the slide door. | 08-18-2011 |
20120031002 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREASSEMBLING, SHIPPING, AND INSTALLING A MOVABLE PARTITION SYSTEM - An at least partially preassembled and packaged movable partition system is disclosed. The at least partially preassembled and packaged movable partition system includes a shipping box including a plurality of pocket walls defining a pocket therein, at least a portion of a track located within the pocket, the at least a portion of the track coupled to at least one pocket wall of the plurality of pocket walls, and a door coupled with the at least a portion of the track. Methods of packaging and installing an at least partially preassembled and packaged movable partition system are further disclosed herein. | 02-09-2012 |
20090007490 | Vehicle Window Pane and Manufacturing Method Therefor - There is provided a vehicle window pane that can be manufactured at low cost and can reduce burning sensation of the skin of a passenger in the vehicle, and a manufacturing method therefor. With a glass plate | 01-08-2009 |
20120291353 | MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A motor vehicle window assembly. One implementation includes a wiper in electrical communication between a defrost grid of a movable window assembly and an elongate conductor of a guide rail assembly having a straight guide portion and an oblique guide portion, and in contact with the elongate conductor when the movable window assembly is in an open position. Another implementation includes an actuator cable including a core having a terminus coupled to a cable connector portion of a movable window assembly, wherein when the actuator cable is actuated, the movable window assembly moves in a direction extending away from an open position along a plane, toward a closed position out of the plane, and into the closed position in another plane such that the terminus of the core is carried out of the plane by the movable window assembly. | 11-22-2012 |
20110203178 | CASE COVER STRUCTURE FOR FALL PREVENTION - A case cover structure for fall prevention which is applied in automatic sliding doors is disclosed. The structure includes a main frame, at least one bearing plate, at least one absorption element and a cover. The bearing plate is fixed on the main frame and has a receiving groove. The absorption element is disposed in the receiving groove of the bearing plate. The cover is disposed on one side of the main frame and has a corresponding groove opposite to the receiving groove. An absorbed element is disposed in the corresponding groove. The absorption element absorbs and fixes the absorbed element so that the cover is fixed on one side of the main frame. Accordingly, the present invention can effectively prevent the case cover for an automatic door from falling during maintenance and enhance convenience and security for maintenance. | 08-25-2011 |
20100139168 | Door closing assembly for a refrigeration device - The invention relates to a door storage container having a base, a rear wall, and a front wall. The front wall is in the form of a plurality of interlocking elements assembled together. The plurality of interlocking elements assembled together to form the front wall includes an upper extrusion profile, a lower extrusion profile, and a panel enclosed between the upper extrusion profile and the lower extrusion profile. | 06-10-2010 |
20120060420 | SHOWER DOOR STORAGE ASSEMBLY - A shower door assembly is provided that includes a frame mountable at an opening of a shower enclosure. The shower door assembly also includes a door panel movably mounted to the frame and configured to close off a first portion of the enclosure opening. The shower door assembly further includes a storage unit movably mounted to the frame and configured to close off a second portion of the enclosure opening. The storage unit has at least one shelf accessible at least from inside the shower enclosure. | 03-15-2012 |
20090173007 | CLOSURE WITH RFID DEVICE - A closure ( | 07-09-2009 |
20120227323 | METHOD OF MAKING AN APPLIANCE DOOR - A method of making an appliance door includes inserting a door pan into a fixture having first and second forming molds. An inner door liner is placed over the door pan. The first and second forming molds are pressed together. A mold cavity is formed between the door pan and the inner door liner. An insulative material is injected into the mold cavity defined by the space between the door pan and the inner door liner. The inner door liner is secured to the door pan to form a base door. A removable decorative exterior skin is extended over the base door. | 09-13-2012 |
20090211157 | FLEXDOOR STATUS DISPLAY - A method is provided for displaying a closed state of a motor vehicle door which can adopt at least two closed states depending on driving speed, in particular a motor vehicle door, that includes, but is not limited to two door leaves which open in opposite directions to one another, that also includes, but is not limited to a lock for achieving the closed states on an electromechanical basis. The method has the steps of, without limitation, detecting an actual closed state of the motor vehicle door and signaling the actual closed state of the motor vehicle door. A status display is also provided that carries out the method, a locking system with a status display is provided, and a motor vehicle door is provided with a locking system. | 08-27-2009 |
20090133330 | WINDOW OR DOOR - A window or door is provided with a wing frame for encasing a pane of glass and with an olive-shaped window or door fitting which has a handle fitting, in which a handle is swivellably stored, and which is equipped with a module housing to accommodate a monitoring and alarm module which possesses sensor devices and an evaluation unit. The module housing is arranged sunk in a recess of the wing frame. | 05-28-2009 |
20100175323 | VIRTUAL GUARD GATE FOR A GATED COMMUNITY AND METHOD THERFOR - A virtual guard gate for a gated community has at least one camera positioned proximate an entrance gate of the gated community. A monitoring station monitor is provided for displaying images captured by the at least one camera located in an off site monitoring station. Receivers are located in a plurality of homes of the gated community for receiving the images captured by the at least one camera. An access device is located in the monitoring station and in each house within the gated community. The access device is used for opening the entrance gate when the images have been verified by one of an individual in the monitoring station or in one of the homes. | 07-15-2010 |
20100154306 | CUSTOMIZABLE DOOR HANGER AND PEEPHOLE - A customizable door hanger and peephole can include a main body having a top portion and a lower portion, a peephole and a hook for securing decorations. The peephole can be attached through a door opening and a decorative cover can be configured to attach the main body. | 06-24-2010 |
20110232192 | Versatile Door - A versatile door has a latch side removeable from the door body. When the latch side is removed, one or more door panels may be removed from the door body. Panels may be removed for refinishing, repair or replacement. Other panel types such as panels with message boards, illumination or openings can customize a door for a variety of purposes. | 09-29-2011 |
20120137586 | Through-Door Arm Access Porthole Assembly - A through-door arm access porthole assembly includes a first porthole member securely mounted upon an exterior side of a door. The first porthole member is a rigid plate having a front side, a back side, an opening disposed therethrough, and further having a tubular portion aligned with the opening and extending from the back side. The tubular portion extending through the door from the exterior side to an interior side thereof. A second porthole member is securely mounted upon exterior surface of the door. The second porthole member is a rigid plate having a front side, a back side, and further having an opening disposed therethrough. The first porthole member and the second porthole member are fastened together with fasteners with the opening of the first porthole member and the open of the second porthole member in alignment. A seal member is disposed across the opening of the first porthole member and across the opening of the second porthole member and includes a plurality of resilient flap members. | 06-07-2012 |
20120137587 | SASH WINDOW HORN ARRANGEMENT - A sash window system comprising a window frame including a side frame member, a window sash slidably mounted within the window frame, and a horn detachably connected to the sash. The horn further comprises at least one engagement feature which slidably engage the side frame member and slidably attach the horn to the window frame to retain horn to frame while allowing the horn to slide along the side frame member. The detachable connection arrangement preferably comprises a magnetic connection, comprising a magnet mounted on the horn which is attracted to the bottom of the sash and/or a metallic plate mounted therein. | 06-07-2012 |
20100212227 | PHYSICAL SECURITY BARRIER - A crash barrier apparatus for a structure opening that is closable with a movable door, the door being constructed and arranged with a security structure to close off the structure opening. The specific security structure of the referenced crash barrier apparatus includes, in one embodiment, a first support that is anchored to a first base surface, a second support that is anchored to a second base surface, and a beam received by the supports. In other embodiments, cable arrangements are used. | 08-26-2010 |
20110126463 | MULTISEAL DOOR, METHOD FOR SEALING AN ENCLOSURE - The invention provides a door system comprising a door leaf having a first horizontally disposed edge and a second horizontally disposed edge inferior to the first horizontally disposed edge; a rod-less cylinder in communication with the first horizontally disposed edge; and a cam surface formed with the second horizontally disposed edge to limit the door to a single plane of movement relative to an opening of an enclosure defining a door jamb. | 06-02-2011 |
20100313478 | WEATHERING BLOCK FOR USE WITH WINDOWS AND DOORS - Single-hung, double-hung, horizontal sliding/gliding windows, and sliding door assemblies having a weathering block of the present invention are disclosed herein. The weathering block of the present invention is an integral component of a window or door frame, and functions to substantially seal leaks around movable joints, such as windows or doors. In an embodiment, the weathering block substantially prevents air and water infiltration around windows and doors by substantially eliminating gaps between the frames and moving parts when they are closed. In an embodiment, the weathering block includes a back surface sufficiently designed to engage a side jamb, a head jamb, or a sill plate of a window or door frame; a front surface sufficiently designed to maintain weather-stripping; a first side surface sufficiently designed to maintain weather-stripping; and a second side surface sufficiently designed to maintain weather-stripping. | 12-16-2010 |
20130145693 | Self-Illuminating Fire Door - A self-illuminating fire door includes a door body ( | 06-13-2013 |
20110000134 | HOLDBACK MECHANISM - A holdback mechanism is provided. The holdback mechanism includes an elongate open body having a passage and a collar. A rod extends through the body and has a first end and a second end, with an anchor element extending from the first end. A biasing member is interposed between the rod and the body and biases the rod in a first direction to draw the anchor element within the passage. | 01-06-2011 |
20130167442 | EXTERNALLY OPERATED ALPHA PORT SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A RAPID TRANSFER PORT - The present invention relates to an externally operated alpha port for a rapid transfer port (RTP) system such as those found in isolation barrier systems. Means are provided for the actuation by the operator of the alpha port door locking system externally of the isolation barrier to facilitate the locking and unlocking of the alpha port door without requiring gloved entry into the isolation barrier. Means are also provided for opening and closing of the alpha port door with the actuation by the operator of a lever external to the isolation barrier. | 07-04-2013 |
20120266541 | SHIELDED MOVABLE DOOR ELEMENT OF A MULTIMODALITY MEDICAL SUITE - A movable door element in a door of a multimodality medical suite. The door is in a wall positioned between a first room and a second room of the suite, with the suite including a flexible raceway configured to extend within the length of the suite and selectively extend through a portion of the door, the door element including a housing and a shield component. The housing is coupled to the door and configured to selectively move from a first position to a second position. The housing is further configured to move to the second position when a shield door component, coupled to the raceway, displaces the housing and is disposed in a space in the portion of the door vacated by the door element. The shield component disposed in the housing. | 10-25-2012 |
20100132260 | DOUBLE GLAZING WINDOW HAVING BUILT-IN AUTO CONTROLLING BLINDER - A double glazing window having built in blinder has developed for electrically controlling, which is comprising a control unit ( | 06-03-2010 |
20110083369 | Garage screen door system - Each of two tracks are in an inverted L-shaped configuration and have a vertical section and a horizontal section. A single panel garage door is mounted for movement in the tracks between a closed orientation between the vertical sections and an open orientation between the horizontal sections. A rectangular portal is positioned within the garage door. Major screening in the garage door is at locations remote from the portal. A screen door within the portal is moveable between a closed orientation over the portal and an open orientation remote from the portal. | 04-14-2011 |
20100043293 | REFRIGERATOR DOOR CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING A LAMINATED PACKAGE - A door assembly that includes a a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion, an electrical hinge mounted to the upper portion of the frame, a gravity hinge mounted to the lower portion of the frame and a door pivotably mounted to the frame by the electrical hinge and the gravity hinge. The electrical hinge pin has a hinge pin part having a plurality of electrical conductors extending downwardly therefrom. The gravity hinge also includes a hinge pin part. The door includes a laminated package having first, second and third layers adhered to one another. At least one of the layers includes an electro-conductive coating thereon that is in electrical communication with the electrical hinge. The door also includes a rail secured adjacent a hinge side edge of the laminated package. The rail includes a tunnel defined therein that includes a top opening that receives the hinge pin part of the electrical hinge and a bottom opening that receives the hinge pin part of the gravity hinge. | 02-25-2010 |
20100064585 | Storm & security devices for doors - Storm & security devices for doors including a bracket member removably mounted on either a top or side portion of a door jamb and then to an adjacent top or side portion of the door to thereby securely and releasably hold the door in a closed position. The bracket member can be formed as one L-shaped member, or as having two portions, one portion removably mounted to either a top or side portion of the door, and a second portion adapted to releasably interlock with the first portion and be removably mounted to a top or side portion of the door jamb to thereby removably hold the door in a closed position. An elongated bracket member can also be incorporated that is removably secured to opposite side portions of a door jamb thereby blocking the door from opening. | 03-18-2010 |
20110099905 | Water feature integrated with a movable barrier such as a gate or window - An aesthetic movable barrier such as a window or gate, with an integrated liquid feature. The barrier includes a liquid supply, a power source, pump and plumbing to provide an aesthetic liquid flow across a visible surface, preferably textured, of the barrier. The liquid feature is preferably recirculating. | 05-05-2011 |
20110067311 | Window Regulator Lifter Plate With Integrated Lubrication System - A window regulator assembly for moving a window pane between an open position and a closed position includes a rail and a lifter plate slidably coupled with the rail. The lifter plate is coupled with the window pane and is guided by the rail to move the window pane between the open and closed positions. A lubrication system lubricates the rail as the lifter plate moves the window pane between the open and closed positions. The lubrication system includes a reservoir contained within the lifter plate, a lubricant storing and releasing material disposed in the reservoir, and an applicator extending from within the reservoir to lubricate the rail. | 03-24-2011 |
20110067312 | Door Converter Assembly For Storage Containers - An assembly of a frame and doors with a lifting device to position the assembly in an open end of a storage container for conversion to access from opposing ends, the frame including side plates and end plates that abut respective side walls and end edges of end of the storage container from which an end panel is removed, and the lifting device attached to the assembly to hold the assembly in the end while rigidly connecting the assembly to the storage container. A method of converting a storage container for dual opposing access is disclosed. | 03-24-2011 |
20110067310 | GARAGE DOOR STORAGE DEVICE - A storage device for use with a garage door having at multiple panels wherein each panel has a given width and height, the panels connected together by hinges and fasteners at predetermined spacing across the panels, wherein the fasteners are generally disposed in vertical alignment at a top part and bottom part of at least one of the panels, and which includes a storage container having a peripheral support structure which is normally maintained adjacent the panel and includes a plurality of eyelets formed on a top part and bottom part thereof which are of a size to receive one of the fasteners therethrough and are spaced along the peripheral support structure in a manner such that when receiving the fasteners said storage device is maintained adjacent the panel generally within the width and height of the panel. | 03-24-2011 |
20110056136 | Apparatus for Transferring Electric Power Between a Closable Member and a Frame - A device for transferring electrical power between a frame and a closable member such as a door includes a first housing and face plate disposed in an opening in the frame and a second housing and face plate disposed in an opening in the closable member edge. The openings are positioned so that when the closable member is closed the openings are aligned. A hollow elbow assembly is rotatably disposed and secured in each hole. A tube having a pivot guide at each end is rotatably and axially slidable in each elbow assembly. A slot in each elbow assembly allows the tube to pivot. A wire bundle in the tube is connectable to wire leads. Boots may be supplied around the tube/elbow assemblies' junctions to exclude water. Thus, the wire bundle is fully contained within a protective, articulated, armored sheath to prevent wear, chafing, breakage, and vandalism. | 03-10-2011 |
20110061302 | ASSEMBLY CONSISTING OF AN OPENING PANEL AND REINFORCING ELEMENTS - An assembly consisting of an opening panel of a motor vehicle and at least two reinforcing elements. Each reinforcing element has an elongate shape and two ends, the panel comprising at least two connecting elements, each reinforcing element being connectable to the panel in such a way that each end of the reinforcing elements is at least partially superposed on one of the connecting elements, the reinforcing elements and connecting elements forming at least one continuous frame when the reinforcing elements and the panel are connected. | 03-17-2011 |
20110047876 | AUTOMATIC DOOR - A hand cleaner station and automatic door operator for opening a door. The hand cleaner station includes a dispenser for dispensing a cleaning material and a first input device. The first input device causes the dispenser to dispense the cleaning material and to initiate a signal from the dispenser. The signal causes a door operator controller to direct a door operator motor to open the door. A second input device may be provided that also causes the dispenser to initiate a signal. The second input device does not cause the dispenser to dispense the cleaning material, but again the signal causes the door operator controller to direct the door operator motor to open the door. A method of operating an automatic door operator includes selecting between use of the first and second input devices for operating the door. | 03-03-2011 |
20110030276 | HEATED REAR SLIDER WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A rear slider window assembly includes a frame portion, at least one fixed window panel and at least one movable window panel that is movable along the frame portion. The movable window panel is movable between a closed position and an opened position and has a first electrical element (such as a heater element) established thereat. The first electrical element is electrically connected to a power source of the vehicle irrespective of whether the movable window panel is in the opened or closed position. The first electrical element may be electrically connected to the power source of the vehicle via a flexible connector that is connected at one end to the first electrical element and at another end to an electrical connector at the fixed window panel, such as at an electrical element of the fixed window panel. | 02-10-2011 |
20100199561 | DOOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a door of a motor vehicle having an outer panel ( | 08-12-2010 |
20120198771 | PACKAGING AND INSTALLATION SYSTEM FOR DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS AND OTHER SLIDING CLOSURES - An improved packaging clip, packaging system, and method are disclosed for securing windows and doors and holding them square during shipment and installation. In one embodiment for a window unit, a packaging clip comprises a projection that fits into a jamb track channel in a window frame and a base that contacts and rests against the check rail of a window sash. The packaging clip may be fastened to each jamb of the window frame by a screw. A coupling member is pulled taught between the two packaging clips and fasteners are installed to attach the clips to the jambs and to secure the end portions of the coupling member to the clips. This holds the window frame intact and square during shipment and installation and, since the coupling member does not wrap around the outsides of the window frame, it does not interfere with installation of the unit. | 08-09-2012 |
20120240468 | FORWARD CLOSURE SYSTEM - A forward closure system includes a cylindrical frame. A pair of lune-shaped base sections are mounted to an inside surface of the frame. First and second opposed lune-shaped shell assemblies, each assembly including at least an outer shell section and an inner shell section, are rotatably mounted independently of each other at opposed ends along the rotation axis, the inner section and base sections of each shell assembly nested within the outer section when the forward closure system is in an open position, mating edges of the outer sections abutting one another when the forward closure system is in a closed position. An actuator is coupled to each outer shell section. | 09-27-2012 |
20110061300 | Energy-saving vertical valance assembly - The energy-saving vertical valance assembly has a panel which overlaps gaps at edges of a drawn window shade and has a mounting grip, the panel having a mounting leg which is held against the window by the grip, the assembly reducing energy exchange between indoors and outdoors by reducing air circulation at the gaps and reducing radiation and conduction energy exchanges at parts of the window the panel is held against. | 03-17-2011 |
20110078954 | VEHICULAR SLIDING DOOR STRUCTURE - A vehicular sliding door structure includes a sliding door having a closure portion configured to undergo abutting engagement with a mating portion of a vehicle body. The closure portion has an opening for allowing the entry of a striker therethrough into an internal space of the sliding door for locking engagement with a lock device. An anti-pinch sensor disposed on the closure portion has a sensor harness arranged to enter an internal space of the sliding door through the opening. A single cover member is provided on the closure portion so as to close the opening and cover a portion of the sensor harness. The cover member has a through-hole for the passage therethrough of the striker. | 04-07-2011 |
20090293364 | SOFT SUICIDE PREVENTION DOOR - The invention is directed to a soft suicide prevention door. In one embodiment, the soft suicide prevention door includes a door frame formed of a tubing component, a fabric material disposed on opposed radial ends of the tubing component for forming a door body including an inner layer and an outer layer, a foam core component disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer, and, a hinge component attached to a side of the door body for forming a hinge when attached to a complementary attachment component attached to a door jam. The soft suicide prevention door is removable from the door jam when a predetermined weight is applied to release the hinge component from the complementary attachment component. | 12-03-2009 |
20100024303 | Control Valve - The invention relates to a regulating valve, which is attachable, in particular in a bore of a hydraulic door closer, executed with a female thread. The regulating valve has a body, adjoined by a regulating area, and a thread provided with an anti-rotation means. The thread with the anti-rotation element can be screwed into the female thread of the bore of the hydraulic door closer. In order to provide a regulating valve with a simple design while excluding unwanted adjustment of the regulating valve during the operation, the anti-rotation means includes a raised area, which can cooperate with the bore or the female thread of the door closer. | 02-04-2010 |
20100218424 | DOOR MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of a manufacturing an overhead garage door, includes methods, processes and/or actions for using a printing technique in the assembly line, as well as door sections, doors and printing machines. A method of manufacturing a door includes dividing a first digital image into a number of parallel sections to form multiple section images; printing with ink each of the section image on a separate paint metal door segment, and assembling the door segments so as to create an assembled door having the appearance of the first digital image. A method of manufacturing a door includes a step of applying a clearing coating material to each of the door segments. There is provided a sectional garage door that includes a first door section; and an electronic component coupled to the first door section for associating with an electronic image. A sectional door includes an image printed thereon and the electronic image being the printed on the door section. A method of manufacturing a door includes electronically detecting a door section; and responsive to the step of detecting, selecting a digital image to be printed on the door section. A sectional door may have an ink surface thereon. | 09-02-2010 |
20100275516 | Anti-Fall Device for a Window Sash - An anti-fall device for a window sash comprises a window-sash fixing block, a window-frame fixing block, an elastic metal wire and a pipe. The elastic metal wire connects the window-sash fixing block and the window-frame fixing block. The window-sash fixing block is defined with a through hole into which the pipe is inserted. One end of the elastic metal wire is connected to the window-frame fixing block, and the other end of the elastic metal wire penetrates the through hole in the window-sash fixing block and enters the pipe. The end of the elastic metal wire, which penetrates the through hole, is fixed with a limiting block. The diameter of the limiting block is bigger than that of the through hole. The window-sash fixing block is fixed on the window sash, and the window-frame fixing block is fixed on the window frame. | 11-04-2010 |
20110061301 | DOUBLE PANEL DOOR PROVIDING RADIO FREQUENCY SHIELDING AND SOUNDPROOFING - Double paneled door assembly providing RF shielding and soundproofing through the use of two door panels, i.e., back door panel and front door panel, as well as respective back door frame and front door frame. The door panels and door frames are joined together by door pins and door pin bushing as well as frame pins and frame pin bushings, and the double door panels are mounted on the double frames by heavy duty hinges. The use of two door panels and frame panels with a volume of sealed air or other inert gas between the panels aids the RF shielding and soundproofing properties of the door. The bushings act as damping mechanisms to reduce transmission of vibration from the front side of the door assembly to the back side of the door assembly that will ultimately reduce waves permeating into an enclosed room or area. | 03-17-2011 |
20100180505 | PIT COVER - A cover for closing the service opening of a pit casing, the cover including an opening with a hatch and a first member coupled to the cover that is accessible though the opening in the cover when the hatch is not in a closed position, wherein when the cover is in a closed position to close the service opening the first member is in cooperative proximity with a second member coupled to the pit casing that at most protrudes only a portion of the span of the service opening, and when the cover is in the closed position and the hatch on the cover is opened from its closed position the first and second members, may be coupled together to resist the cover from being moved to open the service opening. | 07-22-2010 |
20120036780 | DOOR MODULE FOR INSTALLATION IN A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR - A door module for installation in a motor vehicle door is provided. The door module comprising a door module carrier to be installed in a motor vehicle door and a plurality of functional components of a motor vehicle door pre-installed on the door module carrier that are to be installed together with the door module carrier in the motor vehicle door. There is at least one guide rail of a motor vehicle window lifter amongst the functional components pre-installed on the door module carrier that can be fixed in an operating position at fastening points on the door module carrier side such that it extends in the operating position along the adjustment direction of the window pane to be adjusted by means of the window lifter. To this end there are at least two different sets of fastening points on the door module carrier side, spaced apart from each other, on the door module carrier that serve to selectively arrange the one guide rail of the window lifter in a first or at least one other different operating position, wherein the guide rail is aligned in each operating position to guide the window pane that is to be adjusted by means of the window lifter along the adjustment direction thereof. | 02-16-2012 |
20110314739 | VEHICLE DOOR-OPEN LIMITING DEVICE - In order to avoid a vehicle door hitting the ceiling or wall when the door opens, it is necessary to provide an open-limiting device for holding the door at any open angle. The door is opened with a gear in the open-limiting device. In the open-limiting device for a vehicle door, a ratchet engages with or disengage from the gear by an electric actuator, so that the door is held at any open angle. When the ratchet engages with the gear, the ratchet is capable of disengaging from the gear only if the door is closed, but the ratchet remains in engagement with the gear if the door is opened. So the door can be closed manually by a small force. | 12-29-2011 |
20120005962 | OVERLOAD PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR A DOOR - A door overload protection device for a vehicle door, especially for an armored vehicle door is disclosed. The door overload protection includes a door leaf, a door frame and at least one hinge, the device being made such that it can act against a compressive force which has arisen from the weight of the door leaf and which is applied in a vertical and/or a horizontal direction in its moving, opening and closing state. A method for producing a door overload protection device is also provided. | 01-12-2012 |
20100095594 | SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING CRIME IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS AND SITES USING LOW VOLTAGE POWER - A substantially automatic, robotic-like system to aid in preventing crime in high trafficked buildings and other public sites, using only low voltage power, is described. In various modes it can protect public buildings such as schools, stadiums, open air markets, banks, office buildings from entrance of persons carrying weapons or separately trying to pass weapons into a protected area, even in the event of general power loss. Here a well designed, compact solution is provided for weapons detection and the detainment of persons attempting to disrupt, destroy or harm citizens in public buildings such as schools, banks, etc. with a minimum of restriction of access by persons regularly using the facilities. In other variations, it can be used to prevent unauthorized removal of costly or dangerous items from protected buildings or areas. Here a substantially automatic method is similarly provided for detection and detention of persons attempting to illegally remove items either without paying or that are not for sale in a store setting. | 04-22-2010 |
20110088325 | Motor Vehicle Door Comprising a Window-Lifting Rail Retained by a Module Support - The invention relates to a motor vehicle door comprising a window pane that is movable therein and at least one window-lifting rail for guiding the window pane. A module support receiving elements such as loudspeakers or similar is disposed in the interior space of said motor vehicle door. Said module carrier and/or window-lifting rail is/are provided with at least one seat so as to retain the window-lifting rail in a non-positive manner within the module support. | 04-21-2011 |
20110088324 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SOLAR HEAT GAIN REDUCTION IN A WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A window assembly having at least one pane is presented for use in a building. Positioned within the pane are a plurality of spaced-apart micro-louvers which extend substantially across the length of the pane. The micro-louvers are positioned to block transmission of direct sunlight through the pane when the sun is at a selected angle above the horizon or higher. The angle at and above which direct light is blocked can be selected to be approximately 30 or 45 degrees above the horizon, for example. The angle can be selected based on the latitude of the location of the window assembly, the time of day during which direct sunlight is blocked, etc. The micro-louvers may have reflective surfaces, be colored as desired, be opaque or translucent. | 04-21-2011 |
20120117880 | SLIDING WINDOW ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - The present invention provides a sliding window assembly for a vehicle including a fixed panel and a first heating grid coupled to the fixed panel. A sliding panel is movably coupled to a track and a second heating grid is coupled to the sliding panel. A conductive rail is coupled to the track and includes a first conductive segment, a second conductive segment spaced from the first conductive segment, and an insulator segment disposed between the first and second conductive segments with the first and second heating grids remaining electrically connected to the first and second conductive segments in both the open and closed positions in a series circuit. In one configuration, a sliding window assembly includes a connector disposed between a heating grid and a conductive rail with the connector comprising a compressible material and having a conductive property to define a conductive connector. | 05-17-2012 |
20100175324 | Device for insertion between door and frame to hold door open - A doorprop for restricting the movement of a door within a doorway. The door includes a first door face surface and a first door side surface. The doorway includes a hinge jamb having a door edge abutting surface, a door side abutting surface, a jamb trim surface, and a hinge jamb edge. The stop includes a contoured body defined by an upper surface, a lower surface, a door face surface, a door contacting surface, a first door transition surface, a jamb face surface, a jamb trim edge surface, a jamb trim face surface, and a second transition surface. The door contacting surface is selectively in contact with the first door side surface. | 07-15-2010 |
20100175322 | Fireproof door - The present invention relates to a fireproof door, which comprises a fire-protection glass and a support means for supporting the fire-protection glass, and the support means comprising an elastic member in contact with both surfaces of an edge portion of the fire-protection glass, a reinforcing frame for supporting the elastic member, and a fixing plate fixed to a support and corresponding to both surfaces of the reinforcing frame. The fireproof door of the present invention has a grade A fireproof performance. | 07-15-2010 |
20100011666 | Seal For Sliding Glass Window - A seal for a sliding glass window is provided. The seal can include a sliding glass guide and an elastomeric channel member that is at least partially within the sliding glass guide. Located between the elastomeric channel member and the sliding glass guide can be an electroactive actuator that is operable to change its shape when a voltage is applied thereto. Also included can be an electrical source of power that is electrically connected to the electroactive actuator. In some instances, the electroactive actuator is an electroactive polymer and can be a dielectric electroactive polymer or an ionic electroactive polymer. If the electroactive polymer is a dielectric electroactive polymer, it can be made from silicones and/or acrylic elastomers. | 01-21-2010 |
20120073202 | REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A refrigerator door is provided. The refrigerator door includes a front decoration defining a front external appearance of the refrigerator door, a door liner provided at a rear of the front decoration to define a rear external appearance of the refrigerator door, a pair of cap decorations provided on upper and lower portions of the front decoration to define top and bottom external appearances of the refrigerator door, a pair of door decorations coupled to both sides of the front decoration to define both side external appearances of the refrigerator door, a display portion interposed between the front decoration and the door liner, and an insulating layer interposed between the front decoration and the door liner. | 03-29-2012 |
20120272576 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SLIDING DOORS - A portable device is provided for opening and closing sliding doors associated with conventional sliding doors as used in residences and businesses. The portable sliding door device attaches to a sliding door via a suction cup or other means, and moves outside the track used by the sliding door. The sliding door device can be initiated to move the sliding door to the open position through remote control, voice-activation, and proximity transmitters. The sliding door device can communicate with wireless routers and be remotely controlled and monitored by computers, netbooks and cell phones. The sliding door device has safety features, including cameras and speakers to ward off attempted break-ins. | 11-01-2012 |
20100186299 | Insulation Cover for Attic Closures - Covers for attic trap doors and pull down attic stairs or ladders are described each of which is formed of an insulating material. The covers are structured to effectively seal a ceiling access opening. In some embodiments, a closure member constructed of insulating material is cooperatively and frictionally received within a frame formed of the same material to form an airtight seal therebetween. | 07-29-2010 |
20120079769 | GARAGE DOOR OPENER LIFT AND STORAGE MECHANISM - A lifting and storage mechanism for storing a component in a garage using the energy of a powered garage door opening and closing system is disclosed. The lifting and storage mechanism includes a pulley system for raising and lowering the stored components and a latching mechanism having a spring latch for securing the components in a stored condition. In order to lower the stored components from a storage position, an operator initiates manual release of the spring latch or activation of an electromechanical release combined with activation of the motor of the powered garage door opening and closing system. | 04-05-2012 |
20120285089 | REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE DOOR WITH TRANSPARENT LCD PANEL - A door assembly that includes a single glass unit having at least first, second and third panels, a front surface, a rear surface, and an outside edge. At least one of the first, second or third panels is a transparent LCD panel on which media can be displayed. The single glass unit also includes a frame that at least partially surrounds the outside edge of the single glass unit, and electronic components in electrical communication with the LCD panel. | 11-15-2012 |
20090183432 | HOOK AND LOOP WEATHERSTRIPPING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a two part hook and loop weatherstripping system in which one portion, such as the hook portion that is attached to a window frame and another portion such as the loop portion that is attached to the hook portion and includes a flexible material that may be compressible to provide a seal between a window sash and the window frame. The removable portion can be easily removed and cleaned or replaced with a new portion. Different thicknesses of the removable portion of the hook and loop weatherstripping allows various size gaps between a window frame and a sash to be easily filled. The use of two part hook and loop components incorporating a weatherstripping system provides for the components to be utilized in such a way so as to provide an overlap joint at all corners that restricts linear shrinkage and eliminates the holes that commonly materialize at the corners from shrinkage of single part weatherstripping systems. The compressible portion of the weatherstripping can be easily removed using the hook and loop fastener and replaced to provide a weathertight seal. A window screen can also be incorporated in the weatherstripping system to allow easy removal of the window screen for replacement or cleaning. | 07-23-2009 |
20130019532 | HEATED VEHICLE SLIDING WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A heated vehicle sliding window assembly has a fixed glass panel with an opening formed in it and a slidably movable glass panel capable of closing the opening. Disposed on the fixed glass panel are electrically conductive grid lines that form two grid resistors which are connected together as a series circuit, which is connected between two electrically conductive bus bars deposited on the fixed glass panel. Disposed on the slidably movable glass panel are electrically conductive grid lines that form a third grid resistor, which is connected between two other electrically conductive bus bars disposed on the movable glass panel. Both sets of electrically conductive bus bars may be connected together as a parallel circuit when the opening is either opened or closed by the movable glass panel. | 01-24-2013 |
20110232195 | Method for Controlling a Closing Process of a Vehicle Wing and Corresponding Vehicle Closing System - A method for controlling a closing process of a vehicle wing moving from a known start position into an end position representing as closed, position of the vehicle wing and a corresponding closing system for performing the method, When the start position is reached, the closing process of the vehicle wing is started for a prescribed short first time period, and then interrupted for a prescribed second time period in order to warn users or third parties of the imminent closing process of the vehicle wino:. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232194 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, includes a domestic-appliance door which has at least one front operating panel and an internal door element. A seal is arranged at least in one area between the operating panel and the internal door element and includes a sealing element and a sealing bed, with the sealing element and the sealing bed forming a one-piece structural unit. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232193 | RF-remote control, retrofitted, self-contained, automatic window opener for casement windows or the like - An RF (radio frequency)-remote control, retrofitted, self-contained, automatic window opener is provided for casement windows or the like which includes a housing having a DC motor therein which has a power shaft extending therefrom. The DC motor is powered by a battery source contained within the housing. The power shaft of the DC motor is selectively removably secured to the drive shaft of a conventional casement window opener mechanism so that the DC motor may rotate the drive shaft in either direction to open or close the sash of the casement window. The window opener of this invention is mounted within a housing which has anti-rotation members selectively adjustably extending therefrom which engage the window frame to prevent rotation of the unit when the motor is activated. The unit includes an electrical circuit which has an RF (radio frequency) receiver associated therewith which is controllable by a remote RF (radio frequency) transmitter to enable a person to remotely control the opening and closing of a casement window. | 09-29-2011 |
20130174488 | SLIDER WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A slider window assembly for a vehicle includes a frame portion having an upper rail and a lower rail, at least one fixed window panel that is fixed relative to the frame portion, and a movable window panel that is movable along the upper and lower rails. The movable window panel is movable between a closed position and an opened position. The movable window panel may include a panel portion and a carrier element integrally formed with the panel portion, with the carrier portion slidably received in the lower rail and movable along the lower rail as the movable window panel is moved between its closed and opened positions. | 07-11-2013 |
20120247017 | SHOWER WITH A SLIDING BODY - The present invention is provided with a shower with a sliding body, which includes a handle and an outlet unit, the handle is disposed with an inlet waterway. The inlet waterway is disposed with an inlet hole on the obverse side of the handle; the outlet unit is disposed with at least two outlets, each outlet is disposed with an outlet hole on the reverse side of the outlet unit, the outlet holes are interval disposed along the X direction; The handle is connected to the outlet unit with sliding along the X direction, the obverse side of the handle and the reverse side of the outlet unit are sealing connected together, making the inlet hole connecting to one of the outlet holes. The present invention without the pushing button and the linkage mechanism, reduces the cost and simplify the structure, providing a new switch experience for the user. | 10-04-2012 |
20130139441 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A support assembly for use in a household appliance includes a planar metal viewing body having a substantially rectangular main surface and an angled section on two opposite edges of the main surface to thereby give the viewing body a three-dimensional shape. The viewing body has two further outer edges, each having a cut edge which directly adjoins the rectangular main surface of the viewing body. | 06-06-2013 |
20100307061 | TRACK FOR AN ADJUSTABLE BLIND ASSEMBLY - A track for an adjustable blind assembly is disclosed. One described track for an adjustable blind assembly comprises a track comprising a base and a slot, the base comprising a flange portion and a brace portion, the flange portion extending from the base and securable to a spaced window pane by a window frame, and the slot extending from the base and comprising a channel for a sliding adjuster. | 12-09-2010 |
20100307060 | Multipositional Vault Door - The present invention relates to a vault door mechanism that assists a user in opening or closing the door. A hold-open arm and hinge plate pivotally interconnect the door to a surrounding frame and are fixed in place by an associated locking mechanism. The locking mechanism stops the door in the partially opened position prior to being fully opened or closed, thereby assisting the user in handling the door. The details of the present invention, and the manner in which they interrelate, will be described in greater detail hereinafter. | 12-09-2010 |
20110271594 | PRECAST RADIATION PROTECTION BOARD - The present invention relates to a precast radiation protection board, which is structured for jointing another protection board. The protection board includes a protection layer that is formed of a mixture of barium sulfate and cement and outside isolation plates that are respectively attached to opposite sides of the protection layer. The outside isolation plates are fiber cement boards. This arrangement allows the precast structure to be efficiently installed and allows for direct painting or decorative coating, so as to significantly reduce operation time. | 11-10-2011 |
20130205667 | STRUCTURAL ARRANGEMENT FOR ACCESS WINDOW TO FUEL TANK WITH COMPOSITE COATING - There is disclosed a structural arrangement ( | 08-15-2013 |


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A 43-year-old man was attacked and stabbed by a group of six men in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood Thursday afternoon, according to police.
The man was walking around 1:15 p.m. near Golden Gate Avenue and Hyde Street when a group of men were blocking the sidewalk, police said.
The man and the six men started arguing when the group attacked the man with a knife, according to police.
The man suffered puncture wounds and cuts to his thigh and was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, police said.
He is expected to survive his injuries.
The six suspects, all believed to be in their 20s, were able to get away and have not been caught as of Friday morning, police said.
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Four arrested at "No Enbridge" protest at Conservative MP's office
"I'd never even been to a protest until Northern Gateway came along and I began to learn about climate change," said a mother and retired businesswoman at the protest. "If ordinary citizens like me are willing to risk arrest to stop this project, Harper can expect blockades that will make Clayoquot look like a picnic."
The pipeline would bring 520,000 barrels of diluted bitumen from Alberta's oil sands across northern BC to a terminal in Kitimat. Residents of Kitimat, B.C., the community at the terminus of the proposed pipeline route, recently voted against project in a non-binding plebiscite. Currently, 130 First Nations oppose the pipeline, while Enbridge said 26 have signed on for equity if the pipeline is built.
The pipeline has the benefit of expanding the export of Canadian oil to Asian markets, where it would sell at higher prices than the U.S. Enbridge stated at joint review panel hearings last year that it loses an estimated $8 a barrel due to the lack of a pipeline to ship the oil to Asian markets.
"Be brave, stand up, express yourself and throw the Harper government out in 2015. You owe it to your children".
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RE: Counter Point
You can read all the fluff you want out there. After awhile you have to take a stand if you care either way. Some choose to oppose. There are a million arguments on both sides, after awhile make a choice. A referendum is a good opportunity to have CITIZENS have their say.
Global warming religion
But, but, but actually thinking would hurt her fluffball head and we can't have that.
Oppose pipeline
You can read all the fluff you want out there. After awhile you have to take a stand if you care either way. Some choose to oppose. There are a million arguments on both sides, after awhile make a choice. A referendum is a good opportunity to have CITIZENS have their say.
I agree with the opposition to the pipelines, but I believe the amount of citizen opposition should be enough to convince Harper...but then again, how many will oppose it and then vote for Harper because " our family always has"! Therefore, perhaps we need the ref.!
Perhaps it is time for the people of Canada, nay all of North America, that nothing will change until we rid our countries of politicians that are in the pockets of corporations; only an 'informed' electorate is able to change that!
Hats off to the protesters.
Hats off to the protesters. Maybe if Canadians werent so lazy and apathetic we could force the politicians to take notice. Alas it won't happen. Canadians prefer the status quo because its easy.
It will go through eventually. You are only delaying the obvious.
Huge losses in the long term
Looking forward 3 or 4 decades I can just imagine what the repercussions of tripling our oil exports will have on the environment, on future jobs, on future economies and on global emissions.
If, in the past 50 years, industry has barely managed to make a dent in the ballooning sludge pits of chemical soup, and just touched on ways to return the devastation of mining the tar sands to a semblance of regeneration, what do you think their efforts will look like in a few more decades? Especially given that there is barely a peep out of governments regarding regeneration, and regulating what environmental standards exist playing in favour of industry.
It seems to be common practice for industry to bleed the earth of any profits, leave the environmental mess for Canadian taxpayers to cover, and open for business in another name, all with governmental encouragement and approval (plus tax incentives and grants). I imagine clean up, if even possible, of northern Alberta and Saskatchewan will cost in the $trillions, and that isn't even touching on any exporting accidents. Not much net profit now, is there?
I don't even want to think about what thirty more years of dependency on oil and gas will cost the planet, or how our ability to produce food will be affected, or what wars will be created over a shortage of fresh water.
It almost makes me welcome a volcano in Yellowstone, at least such a catastrophe couldn't be blamed on human stupidity and greed.
The Facts
Enbridge has told everyone that Northern Gateway project will cost $6.5B while it has known for months that the cost as proposed currently is above $22B. It has been cost cutting & working on different pipeline routes to ports other than Kitimat but larger diameter pipes. It is planning to change the final design of the terminal completely. It will no longer be a land terminal but will be a floating storage terminal in Kitimat area waters or other potentially more cost effective waterways in west coast of BC. It is keeping this information confidential in order to receive government approval. Enbridge is hoping it can go ahead with a totally revised plan using existing conditions & approval processes which were in place for the original lower risk project. Deceiving its customers, the public and the government is normal practice at Enbridge. This is a fact: As the government makes a decision to approve the project, Enbridge plans to change it all together while misleading everyone knowingly for months.
climate change
Not enough emphasis is put on the true issue: climate change, and/or the Earth's ability to heal from the shit kicking mankind administer. Also,the true issue is that mismanaging the Earth's surface will be deadly let alone costly. We know that for fact. Is the unethical resource suddenly not going to be a net atmospheric emission if we give it away to Asia?
And if we are hell bent on wasting a great resource ahead of schedule, why not go east with pipes to Churchill port and exploit a possibly more lucrative market? It would present much less impact on values of pristine BC coast related fisheries, tourism and etcetera jobs.
Any pipe line will be shelved soon as fossil fuel folley obviously becomes a sunset industry to a large degree. Delay, delay, delay, so the new economy with it's many stimulating ethical jobs can take root. Go away Enbridge.


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A versatile third-party flashgun that works a treat for photographers who want a lot of power....
Ensuring that any flash unit is fully compatible with the latest DSLR TTL control systems has always been problematic. To overcome this the new Metz 58 AF-1 incorporates a USB socket that will potentially enable photographers to simply download and upgrade the flash's firmware should you upgrade to a DSLR using a different TTL system in the future.
For the time being, the Metz 58 AF-1 is compatible with the current TTL systems for Nikon and Canon (with a Pentax / Samsung version imminent) and the flash itself already has a lot to brag about. A guide number of 58 (58m@ISO100) means there's an abundance of power, with the tilt and swivel head offering plenty of creative lighting opportunities and a fixed secondary flash proving useful for fill-in purposes. Covering focal lengths from 18-105mm, the 58 AF-1 can be set from full to 1/256 power in precise 1/3 stop increments, though it's fair to say that navigating the flash takes a bit of getting used to due to an unintuitive digital interface.
The Metz is a versatile third-party flashgun that works a treat for photographers who want a lot of power. Time will tell how useful the USB socket and firmware upgrades are, but this could well be the only flash you ever need to buy.
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4 x AA Metz Power Pack P76 (optional)
18-105mm (auto / manual)
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Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung has raised further question marks about Arsenal's ability to sustain a title challenge by claiming it will be March before a proper assessment of the Gunners can be made.Park's close friend Patrice Evra has ruffled a few feathers ahead of Monday night's meeting of the top two at Old Trafford by questioning whether there is any substance to Arsenal's unquestioned flair."Arsenal have shown they are a good side," said the South Korea skipper."They have a lot of young players but they have played very well this season and they do have more experience than last season."But we have a lot of it and that is one of the most important things in the title race."Arsenal are doing well now but maybe in March, when the pressure comes on and the games begin at the end of the season, you will end up with different results."
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4 Yet the LORD God of Israel chose me from all my father's house to be king over Israel forever. For he chose Judah as leader, and in the house of Judah my father's house, and among my father's sons he took pleasure in me to make me king over all Israel. | 4 "Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me from my whole family to be king over Israel forever. He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah he chose my family, and from my father's sons he was pleased to make me king over all Israel. |
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Alpine's new car audio receiver keeps it simple with Apple CarPlay compatibility and not much more.
Users interested in adding Apple CarPlay to their car's dashboard have a new choice from Alpine.
It won't let your wrist fire a laser beam, but this watch face design will transform your time piece into the classic smartwatch of N64-era James Bond.
Rich and Ashley recap Google I/O's keynote address, get weirded out by Japanese robots, and discuss stealth clothing.
The Korean company saw strong results in smartphones and televisions in the year it abandoned plasma TVs.
Not every smartphone is a winner. Check out the handsets that will only crush your mobile dreams.
Though it still lags in overall number of subscribers, the carrier beat rivals last quarter in terms of gaining new customers and keeping old ones, according to a research firm.
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4.16 / 5.00 36,914 ViewsCap'n Marcela
Can you help Cap'n Marcela save her village from Evil Puffy shirt Morgan?
3.93 / 5.00 6,031 Views:::: Newgrounds Game Jam #2 (Winter Edition, 2010) ::::
Team Ermine presents Ermy and the Frozen World. A shooter meets defense game. This is our work after nearly 72 hours of dedication. After losing an artist and our musician, Respect switched teams to help with art.
The player must help lil' Ermy to protect his fire, which is the only fire in the whole frozen world. Animals across the world want Ermy's fire, they want it... Dead or alive.
Are you ready to help Ermy?
WASD to move.
MOUSE to shoot.
Note: There was a lot more we wanted to do with the game and we plan on releasing a "deluxe edition" with all the awesome features we didnt have time for. Just imagine, lots of weapons, more upgrades, bosses, medals, high score tables, music/sound and much more!
What can i say?
Its a cool game,but,When you got all the upgrades (wave 5) its starts to be boring.
I liked the idea that you gived to the animals different weapons,not only 1 weapon per animal. Very good for a 3 days challange.
the 2 stars are because:
-the graphics are... ok, only ok
-you can shoot with the mouse (there is games where you use the keyboard, or can't even move the gun XD)
here are some reasons of why I hate this game (not every reason, the review would be too long =P)
-The upgrades are ONLY 3!!! THREE!!!!!!!!!!!O-o
-Ice cubes bleed >:U wtf
-The music is repetitive/boring/monotone
-The music in the menu and while playing is the same (btw, did I say it's repetitive? =P)
-You don't know if the game has an end or not (you could say that in the author comments, or in the tuturial, you know?)
In response to all your comments, this game was made in 72 hours by 3 people ;)
Friky weird
Looking such cute furry animal smiling and shooting a machine gun makes you wonder, WTF?
besides the fact that u cannot beat the game, its pretty fun, very nice music choice, clean interesting art and smooth movement, but i think the spreading of Ermys machine gun is a bit much.
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Need some help picking a lens. sigma/tamron 17-50
So I'm thinking of diving into the wonderful world of 2.8 lenses but I'm pretty torn on what would give me the best bang for the buck. After reading some of Tom's Blog a while back, I had my eye on.....
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...0mm_f_2_8.html But after a little web browsing, I keep reading about the same lens without the VC and how it's supposed to be a much sharper lens. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._XR_Di_II.html So I have come to you, my dis friends in search for some opinions that actually matter. What would you do? Sacrifice the VC for a higher IQ? Opt for the stabilization? Go with a different manufacturer like Sigma? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/689623-REG/Sigma_583306_17_50mm_F2_8_EX_DC.html Or just sell my camera and take up golf again? :scared: Thanks guys. I have a little bit of time to make up my mind but it's starting to stress me out! |
I can vouch for the Sigma. It's really sharp and the stabilization works great.
I have the Tamron and it has been a real good lens. Very sharp. I had originally planned to buy the Sigma but every one I tried out at the camera shop either front focused or back focused. The Tamron was dead on so thats what I ended up with.
I shoot Canon and ended up with the more expensive Canon version for all the reasons listed so far. Tamron is supposd to be sharper, but lost some of that sharpness when they added the VC. I had a hard time reconciling that in my mind since the reason I was upgrading from my kit lens was to gain in the IQ department.
So I decided I'd go with the non-VC version. Many on here just raved about the sharness of their non-VC Tamron. Then I heard the focus motor. It was annoyingly loud. I'm not sure if that's the case on the Nikon version as well, or if they have made any improvements since I researched, but be sure to listen to it on youtube or in a camera shop before you buy. |
From what I've seen the non-VC Tamron is sharper than the Sigma. For me and what I'd use it for I'd give up the VC for sharpness. Unless I could find a way to swing the Canon because like mom2rtk pointed out, it leaves the others in the dust with it's L quality glass and great build quality. But that's me, and not you.
I had this decision about 2 months ago. I decided on the Sigma because the Canon was about $500 more then the Sigma and the Sigma is sharper then the Tamron (all the reviews say). IS, OS or VC was a must for me so i never considered the non VC Tamron.
I did have to return my 1st copy because it didnt work but like i said the $500 difference made that a non issue. Also Sigma has a 4 year warranty so any issues can be dealt with through them. Take a look at my flickr. All almost all my Europe phots were shot with the Sigma 17-50 2.8 |
These are shot with the Sigma. I think they're pretty sharp.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7233/7...14c86e32_b.jpg Building a Castle of Dreams by Harry Shields, on Flickr http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7225/7...d06a63d5_b.jpg My Princess Kitty by Harry Shields, on Flickr |
The sigma also handles flare really well and is really contrasty which I like.
The Sigma is an outstanding lens. I have never had a problem with Front/Back focusing. Sigma is very good with their warranty service.
The Sigma has the HSM motor so it focuses really fast and near silent. |
And it would compliment my Sigma 18-250 and Sigma flash very nicely in the bag ;) I need a bumper sticker made, Body by Nikon Optics by Sigma :lmao: |
In the end, I just couldn't get past all the glowing references for the Canon lens. I know you don't shoot Canon, but I can't emphasize enough how happy I am to have an awesome walkaround lens. You're not spending this money to increase reach, but to increase IQ. So to me it had to really make a big difference. I've had my Canon now for over 2 years, so the extra it cost is a distant memory. And I don't regret it. I will say that Sigma does seem to have a reputation for front or back focusing. I had a marked issue with my Sigma 50-150 f/2.8 so I sent it in for calibration. They were great to work with and got it back to me quickly. Good luck with your decision! |
I shoot with a Canon 7D, and the last few trips to Disney having to decide on what type of set-up I was gonna go with have been a nightmare figuring out. One trip I took a Tamron 10-24mm, a Canon 50mm, and the Canon 28-300mm. Decided to walk around all day with the 28-300mm and realized it was too heavy, not close enough, and there was no need for 300mm anywhere in Disney, not even at the Animal Kingdom. The 10-24mm didn't give me what I wanted either, and I never even bothered to try the 50mm once. So after much consideration I decided to go with the Canon 17-55mm 2.8f, and it's an incredible lens. The glass is the same as a red series, it's light, and it has the best range IMO for Disney. The 2.8 is also great for at night, although I always step it up a little and never shoot at true 2.8. Add this configuration with a battery grip, and BlackRapids Sport strap, and I'm finally happy walking around the parks. I guess you need to decide before you go what your main focus is gonna be. If you need the extra zoom for wildlife at the Animal Kingdom then the Sigma 18-250mm is a great lens, but if you're looking for an all-around lens I'd go mid range like 17-55mm. You'll save on weight, and be happy with the larger aperture. Just my .02
There is another focal length you may want to look at and that is the 24-70 f2.8 because it synchs up with the next 2.8 step being the 70-200. I know many say the 24 is too narrow, but my walkaround lens is the 28-70 f2.8 and I really have not been restricted by it. Do I keep an 18-55 kit lens in my bag if I want to go wider, yes. I do want to upgrade with an UWA, something like a 12-24. My four go-to lenses are, my kit 18-55, 28-70 f2.8, 70-200 f2.8 and 100-300 f4. Of course those fit my style of photography and may not fit yours.
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Moving to Idaho Springs and teaching tennis in Evergreen is just one more move in a list of dramatic scenery changes for Amy Jensen.
Get your globe and follow along: Jensen was born in Brisbane, Australia, before joining the University of California-Berkeley on a tennis scholarship. She was a five-time All America for the Golden Bears, and a three-time NCAA champion in doubles. She coached there for six years before coaching at the University of Denver for the past three years.
Nearly four months after Jefferson County's food assistance program led the state in backlogged applications, the county has reduced the log jam substantially.
Some 96 applications are now lagging beyond the federally mandated 30-day limit for processing, down from 316 at the beginning of March. Lynnae Flora, the community assistance division's acting director, said the actual number is 56, because 40 of the applications are overdue because applicants haven't submitted all the necessary paperwork.
Jeffco Public Schools' new online high school will lose money its first year but should be self-supporting soon after, Superintendent Cindy Stevenson recently told a group of representatives from homeowner associations.
Stevenson also gave an update on the district's budget and teacher contract negotiations at the June 3 meeting of the Council of Homeowner Organizations for a Planned Environment.
Jeffco voters will decide in November whether the county's elected officials - excluding the county commissioners - will be allowed to serve three consecutive terms, up from the current maximum of two.
The decision by the county commissioners June 2 to refer the question to the November ballot marks an abrupt change from just several weeks ago, when District Attorney Scott Storey couldn't even get on the commissioners' agenda to propose a resolution extending his and other offices' term limits.
The Jeffco Open Space Department is holding two open houses to gather information from the public on how to increase the safety of Apex Park users and to provide positive experiences at the park. Suggestions from the public are due June 30.
Apex Park comprises 770 acres at the junction of U.S. 40 and County Road 93, adjacent to Heritage Square. The Apex Trail connects the Heritage Square parking lot with the Lookout Mountain Nature Center nearly 3 miles west.
Evergreen National Bank was forced to foreclose on the building that houses the Denver Civic Theatre at 721 Santa Fe Drive in Denver after the building owner stopped making mortgage payments. The bank now owns the building.
The Denver Civic Theatre Co., the main tenant in the building, fell behind by about $100,000 on the rent, which was being paid directly to the bank.
The theater company has been paying some money to the bank over the last few months but was unable to make up the total by the May 29 deadline.
The Evergreen Park and Recreation District board has decided to go forward with a proposed $150,000 bare-bones building at Buchanan Park that is more storage-oriented than office-oriented, at least for now.
The initial concept for the building included three enclosed offices for park operations personnel until board member Roger Hoaglund raised questions about the proposed office space, which he felt was unnecessary and could be located somewhere else.
A proposal to downsize a top-paid segment of the staff at Evergreen Fire/Rescue received a mixed reception from the audience and five members of the district board at a special meeting May 27.
Board member George Kling led the meeting, because a month ago he initiated the idea of examining certain job descriptions to look for waste or duplication of effort.
About 20 people were in the audience, including the three whose jobs were under discussion. One of the three brought a video camera on a tripod to tape the panel discussion.
A couple of new developments are in the works for the commercial area known as the El Rancho Town Center, just west of the Walmart store at Interstate 70 and Evergreen Parkway.
On May 27 the county commissioners approved the final plat for the third commercial building in the large, mixed-use complex that now houses Starbucks, Trinity Pub, Bicycle Connection and Qdoba.
The third lot, between the parking lot and the Honka Building, is approved for a maximum three-story structure with 21,000 square feet.
An unusually wet spring and continued random, intermittent earthmoving activities on Wah Keeney Mountain are making a nightmare out of what should be an idyllic spring for residents on Columbine Way.
Springtime projects culminated with the Jeffco County Planning and Zoning Department issuing a zoning violation notice on May 12 against Xcel Energy Co. and landowner Richard Morgan of Wheat Ridge for improper grading activity at 29592 Spruce Road.


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Published: Sunday, November 12, 2006
Project to put children in director's chair
Plans call for a student film festival next summer in New Castle.
By LAURE CIOFFI
NEW CASTLE, Pa. Cass Warner hopes to share some of her family's movie making legacy with area youngsters.
The granddaughter of Harry M. Warner one of the four Youngstown brothers who became Hollywood movie moguls was in New Castle last week explaining her Dream Factory project to area business people and church leaders.
Warner has partnered with the New Castle nonprofit social service agency, The Lawrence County Family Center, to provide this program.
"We want to provide a venue for kids to organize their thoughts and express an idea," said Brian Welsh, executive director of the family center. "We want to tie it in a very direct way to what they are learning in school."
Experienced help
To help in that process, Warner has contracted with Bill Field, a screenwriter and camera man who left Hollywood about 10 years ago to return to his native Alabama for family reasons.
Field, who was in New Castle last week with Warner, said after returning to Alabama that he started thinking about a career and ended up writing the book "Make a Movie That Tells a Story."
As a youngster, Field was fascinated with making movies and tried making his own films with his mother's 8 mm camera, some tape and scissors. He lost interest when it didn't turn out looking like "Bonanza," but his interest peaked again before he finished high school, he said.
He went to Hollywood where he worked in editing, camera and lighting and sound before going into writing, where he worked two seasons on the television show "Fame." He also has written feature films.
Field's project
Field said he started marketing his book to schools in Alabama, and that led to The Hero Next Door project. Field teaches youngsters how to make a movie about someone in their community who, through an act of courage or kindness, made a difference.
It was that project that attracted Warner, who met Field at a conference on emerging technology in schools.
"I promised him we would do something. This fits under my dream for The Dream Factory, using film to educate, entertain and enlighten," she said.
"Educate, Entertain and Enlighten" has been the Warner family motto for decades since the early days when her grandfather and his brothers opened their first theater in New Castle in 1907. The theater is currently undergoing renovation by a private developer, and Warner is a technical consultant.
Warner says its fitting that her Dream Factory project brings her back to the spot where it all began for her grandfather and uncles.
But, more importantly, Warner believes that The Hero Next Door will help youngsters learn important skills like how to research, work cooperatively and organize their thoughts.
"If you did nothing else for a child and you gave them the tools to ask questions and be able to find the answers, you've got a citizen that is most likely to give society back something," she said.
They are still in talks with schools, but have also branched out to church leaders whose youth groups may be interested in the project.
Welsh said the first year they will focus on Lawrence County youngsters, but in following years they hope to expand the project to contiguous counties including those in Ohio.
Welsh said they are currently looking for corporate partnerships to help fund it.
Film festival
The organizers want to get the movie making under way soon because they intend to have a street film festival next summer to show off the youngsters' work.
Welsh said similar festivals are held across the country where shop owners open their businesses and show the short films. He said the idea is to attract people to view the films, but it also brings traffic through the businesses.
Welsh said the goal is to make New Castle the "Sundance" of student film festivals. Sundance is the highly successful film festival in Utah started by Robert Redford.
Field said he's been greatly inspired by the story of the Warner brothers, who often faced setbacks throughout their professional lives, but they always forged on.
"I want New Castle to be a place where kids learn to never give up," Field said.
Welsh said one of the most attractive things about the project for him is it allows children who may not excel on the athletic field or academically to do something that will garner them recognition in the community.
"We want to make sure every child who participates walks down a red carpet and receives a DVD of the film," he said.
Warner sees it as a way to continue her family legacy.
"It takes somebody to believe in your dreams, and The Dream Factory is my dream," Warner said.
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