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A new method for controlling movement of a digging dipper includes providing an earthmoving machine with two drive systems for moving the dipper along two respective paths. Also provided is a control apparatus having a reference axis and a knob mounted for movement between a first, repose position and a maximum position spaced from the repose position by a maximum displacement dimension. The knob is displaced along a control axis to a second position which is spaced from the repose position by an actual displacement dimension less than the maximum displacement dimension. The drive systems are energized and the dipper is powered along a digging axis generally parallel to the control axis. A new apparatus for controlling movement of the dipper has a single control knob having a repose position and also has first and second motion transducers mechanically coupled to the knob. In a Cartesian coordinate system, the repose position is at the origin, the first transducer provides a first output signal when the knob is displaced along the "X" axis and the second transducer provides a second output signal when the knob is deflected from the repose position along the "Z" axis.

An internal airbag device may include an inflator, an airbag housing mounted in a roof in a region between a front seat and a rear seat, and an airbag received in the airbag housing to deploy downwards by gas supplied from the inflator, wherein the airbag includes a horizontal airbag section supported by the roof during the gas may be supplied therein in a deployment thereof, and a vertical airbag section fluid-connected to the horizontal airbag section and extending downwards from an end of the horizontal airbag section opposite the rear seat in a deployment thereof.

An image sensor device and fabrication method thereof. An image sensing array is formed in a substrate, wherein the image sensing array comprises a plurality of photosensors with spaces therebetween. A first dielectric layer with a first refractive index is formed overlying the spaces but not the photosensors. A conformal second dielectric layer with a second refractive index is formed on a sidewall of the first dielectric layer. A third dielectric layer with a third refractive index is formed overlying the photosensors but not the spaces. The third refractive index is greater than the second refractive index. A light guide constructed by the second and third dielectric layers is formed overlying each photosensor, thereby preventing incident light from striking other photosensors.

A pistol including a mechanism that locks firing pin of the pistol. The firing pin locking mechanism may include a stopping member which may be selectively moved by a user of the pistol between first and second positions, and a movable blocking member that may be engaged with a forwardly-movable firing pin. A biasing member such as a spring may be provided to bias the blocking member into engagement with the firing pin. In one embodiment, the blocking member arrests or blocks the forward motion of the firing pin to prevent the firing pin from striking a loaded cartridge and discharging the pistol. In a possible first activated position, the stopping member prevents the firing pin blocking member from being operably disengaged from the firing pin, thereby preventing the firing pin from moving forward to strike a cartridge. In a possible second deactivated position, the stopping member allows the firing pin blocking member to be disengaged from the firing pin by normal operation of the pistol trigger system to allow the pistol to be discharged. The firing pin locking mechanism may further include a locking member to allow a pistol user to lock the stopping member in the first position or second position.

A pistol including a mechanism that locks firing pin of the pistol. The firing pin locking mechanism may include a stopping member which may be selectively moved by a user of the pistol between first and second positions, and a movable blocking member that may be engaged with a forwardly-movable firing pin. A biasing member such as a spring may be provided to bias the blocking member into engagement with the firing pin. In one embodiment, the blocking member arrests or blocks the forward motion of the firing pin to prevent the firing pin from striking a loaded cartridge and discharging the pistol. In a possible first activated position, the stopping member prevents the firing pin blocking member from being operably disengaged from the firing pin, thereby preventing the firing pin from moving forward to strike a cartridge. In a possible second deactivated position, the stopping member allows the firing pin blocking member to be disengaged from the firing pin by normal operation of the pistol trigger system to allow the pistol to be discharged. The firing pin locking mechanism may further include a locking member to allow a pistol user to lock the stopping member in the first position or second position.

A retraction apparatus and method are provided including slider assemblies for being slidably connected to a retractor body with end portions of the slider assemblies disposed within a central retractor opening. A retractor blade is slidably connected to one of the slider assembly end portions such that the depth of the retractor blade can be readily adjusted. Once the retractor blade is at the desired depth within the incision, a handle is pivoted to a locked position to fix the blade relative to the slider assembly. A cantilever lock between the blade and the slider assembly pivots the blade relative to the slider assembly to fix the blade thereto. In one form, the retractor body has a substantially flat surface configured to be placed adjacent a bone and slide connections which position slider assemblies such that the connected blades avoid contact with the bone during retraction.

A black light trap which will kill codling moths and will prevent strikes in apple and pear orchards. The device includes a solar panel that will charge batteries throughout the day and then a timer will turn on the light at night that will attract the codling moth into the zap screen that will kill them. The unit is mounted on a pole that is long enough to place the unit above the tree line so the moths are attracted away from the trees and has an outer screen that has a mesh size large enough to allow a moth to enter the unit, but small enough to keep them trapped long enough so that the moth will be attracted to a killing screen located in the unit and surrounding the light.

To inflate an airbag of a protective bag device for a pedestrian and the like as uniformly as possible and to relax the heat resisting property required for the airbag, a gas-generator storage chamber of the airbag is provided at the lower surface thereof. The gas-generator storage chamber houses most of a gas generator. A gas guide member is disposed to surround gas jet ports at the end of the gas generator. Outlets of the gas guide member are arranged above a seaming section in the airbag. In one form, an entry of the gas guide member and an opening of the airbag are firmly bound to the gas generator with a band.

An airborne apparatus that employs an advanced computer to analyze bird and aircraft positioning data, programmed to issue a warning about an impending strike, thereby creating the ultimate Bird-Aircraft Strike Prevention System. This system will constantly process the bird positioning data gathered by the Radar / Infrared sensors. In case of a bird-aircraft strike danger the system will immediately alert the pilot as well as Air Traffic Control, and, compute the necessary course correction required to avoid the collision. The advantages of the system include the ability to prevent bird strikes and instantaneously compute an alternative course or action necessary to avoid the bird-aircraft impact. Additionally, because the IBSPS is capable of being airborne, the aircraft will be protected from bird-strikes throughout the entire flight, even in absence of ground systems. Furthermore, the ability to integrate all IBSPS equipped airplanes significantly increases area coverage and enhances the safety of Air Traffic System.

A retraction apparatus and method are provided including slider assemblies for being slidably connected to a retractor body with end portions of the slider assemblies disposed within a central retractor opening. A retractor blade is slidably connected to one of the slider assembly end portions such that the depth of the retractor blade can be readily adjusted. Once the retractor blade is at the desired depth within the incision, a handle is pivoted to a locked position to fix the blade relative to the slider assembly. A cantilever lock between the blade and the slider assembly pivots the blade relative to the slider assembly to fix the blade thereto. In one form, the retractor body has a substantially flat surface configured to be placed adjacent a bone and slide connections which position slider assemblies such that the connected blades avoid contact with the bone during retraction.

A multicylinder internal combustion free-piston engine (FPE) with synchronized reciprocating plungers. The invention provides a solution for the problem of the slow engine speed typical of FPE's with heavy plunger mass. Bounce chambers fitted with sleeve valves control the engine's speed and stroke length. The invention's configuration prevents piston head-strikes and operates at standard compression ratios. Piston “pop-top” intake valves allow uniflow scavenging and connecting rod oil channels provide lubrication with no combustion chamber contamination. Poppet combustion head valves are operated by linear cams attached to the plungers. Hydraulic valve actuators implement variable valve timing under computer control.

A trigger mechanism includes a hammer, and a trigger disconnector assembly including a trigger body having a trigger nose, and a disconnector having a disconnector hook. A reset lever is mounted for movement between open and closed positions. The trigger disconnector assembly is in mechanical communication with the reset lever. A striking end of the hammer strikes the reset lever in a past-cocked position of the hammer moving the reset lever from the open position to the closed position, the reset lever acting on the trigger disconnector assembly to reset the trigger body and the disconnector in the past-cocked position of the hammer in preparation for securing the hammer in a cocked position preparatory to firing by another trigger pull of the trigger body.

A cutting apparatus to cut a tow includes a tow support, first blade, and tow support deflector. The tow support supports the tow. The first blade cuts the tow. The tow support deflector is disposed in cooperative alignment with the first blade to exert a deflecting force upon the tow support. The deflecting force substantially prevents the first blade from striking the tow support.

A sun shade for a hard hat includes a piece of flexible material removably and adjustably attached to a hard hat that is stretched to a substantially consistent shape by a piece of springing material. The flexible material may be attached to the hard hat using an elastic band, drawstring, or similar means for attaching. When not in use, the springing material may be removed from the flexible material and stored as a straight piece of material or rolled and stored as a coil. Additionally, the flexible material, such as fabric or soft plastic, may be folded and stored. The flexible material may also include a flap that drapes over the sides and back of the user's neck to provide enhanced protection from direct radiant energy.

A straddle-type vehicle that exactly detects temperature of air sucked into the engine while protecting an intake temperature sensor of a fuel injector from damage. A front fork supports a front wheel rotatably. An engine is arranged rearward of the front fork to produce a driving force. A Zeichen plate protects the intake temperature sensor. The intake temperature sensor is arranged forwardly of an upper rear end of the front fork, and the Zeichen plate is arranged forwardly of the intake temperature sensor.

A trigger mechanism includes a trigger assembly having a trigger nose and a preparator. A hammer includes a striking end. The hammer pivots about a hammer pivot between a cocked position of the hammer and a firing position of the hammer. The trigger assembly is mounted for movement between a charged stage, a partially discharged stage, and a fully discharged stage. The trigger nose is engaged to the hammer holding the hammer in the cocked position, in the charged stage. The trigger nose is released from the hammer, and the preparator is engaged to the hammer holding the hammer in the cocked position, in the partially discharged stage. The preparator is released from the hammer, in the fully discharged stage.

Invention is a cleaning robot for cleaning the inner surfaces (5) of the half mold (4) of tire curing molds comprising a basket (10) wherein a lifting arm (50) placed in a manner pivotal on a proximal end (52), the lifting arm (50) pivoted on a distal end (54) of a support arm (70). The cleaning robot fits completely into the basket (10) when the positioned as close and comprising a movable head (80) having a nozzle (82) coupled in a manner to establish fluid communication to the dry ice inlet (84) and located at the distal end (76) of the support arm (70) and a free end which is configured movably closer to the inner surface (5) such as at a vicinity of the inner surface (5) along the contour of its when the positioned as open.

An image sensor device and fabrication method thereof. An image sensing array is formed in a substrate, wherein the image sensing array comprises a plurality of photosensors with spaces therebetween. A first dielectric layer with a first refractive index is formed overlying the spaces but not the photosensors. A conformal second dielectric layer with a second refractive index is formed on a sidewall of the first dielectric layer. A third dielectric layer with a third refractive index is formed overlying the photosensors but not the spaces. The third refractive index is greater than the second refractive index. A light guide constructed by the second and third dielectric layers is formed overlying each photosensor, thereby preventing incident light from striking other photosensors.

A cutting apparatus to cut a tow includes a tow support, first blade, and tow support deflector. The tow support supports the tow. The first blade cuts the tow. The tow support deflector is disposed in cooperative alignment with the first blade to exert a deflecting force upon the tow support. The deflecting force substantially prevents the first blade from striking the tow support.

A conveyance control mechanism for a printer including an image forming unit forming an image on a sheet being conveyed on a conveyance route, includes a curl detector configured to detect a curl of the sheet conveyed on the conveyance route, in an upstream of the image forming unit on the conveyance route. The conveyance route controller may drive and stop the conveyance route differently depending on whether the curl detector detects a curl at either a front end or at a position other than the front end. When the curl detector detects a curl of the sheet, an image forming route where the image forming unit performs an image formation may be separated and retreated from the conveyance route and the sheet being conveyed may be discharged onto the retreated image forming route.

A trigger mechanism includes a trigger assembly having a trigger nose and a preparator. A hammer includes a striking end. The hammer pivots about a hammer pivot between a cocked position of the hammer and a firing position of the hammer. The trigger assembly is mounted for movement between a charged stage, a partially discharged stage, and a fully discharged stage. The trigger nose is engaged to the hammer holding the hammer in the cocked position, in the charged stage. The trigger nose is released from the hammer, and the preparator is engaged to the hammer holding the hammer in the cocked position, in the partially discharged stage. The preparator is released from the hammer, in the fully discharged stage.

In the case of a fitting (5) for a vehicle seat (1), in particular for a motor vehicle seat, having a lockable latching fitting (7) for the fine adjustment of the inclination and locking of a backrest (3) between a plurality of use positions, and a pivotable free-pivoting device (11, 23) for moving the backrest (3) beyond the use positions, a coupling (35) is provided, by way of which unlocking of the free-pivoting device (11, 23) only takes place after unlocking of the latching fitting (7).

An object deflection system includes at least one sensor for detecting an impending impact of a first object with a second object. The sensor communicates with a deflector deployment device to substantially instantaneously activate the deflector deployment device upon detecting the impending impact. When activated, the deflector deployment device substantially instantaneously deploys a deflector so that the first object impacts the deflector. The first object is therefore deflected by the deflector and prevented from impacting second object.

A ball screw device includes a ball nut having an inner thread formed by a number of helical groove portions for forming an endless ball rolling passage in the ball nut and for receiving a number of bearing members, and an endless spacer moving passage formed in the ball nut and communicating with the endless ball rolling passage of the ball nut for receiving a number of bearing spacers which are engaged between the bearing members for spacing the bearing members away from each other and for preventing the bearing members from striking onto each other. The bearing spacers may be spherical bearing spacers, and made of synthetic materials.

An apparatus includes a frame with a guide for at least one displaceable transport container, a drive element for carrying the container in an endless track, a resetting device for placing a container in a starting position and a discharge station for selectively relieving a container of a load. The containers are provided with a movable carrying panel for receiving the load, including at least two tilt trays which extend between tilt axes located on both sides. The trays can be selectively titled between a transporting position and a discharge position, and are provided with a locking mechanism for locking the trays in the transport position. The resetting device is adapted to co-act with a passing opened container to place the trays thereof in the transport position, and the discharge station is able to selectively unlock the locking mechanism of a passing transport container to thus release the trays.

A thermally adhesive laminated nonwoven fabric that is a laminated nonwoven fabric in which nonwoven fabrics of the following (a) layer, (b) layer and (c) layer are integrated by heat contact bonding:(a) layer having at least one filament yarn nonwoven fabric layer composed of a thermoplastic resin;(b) layer having at least one extremely fine yarn nonwoven fabric layer composed of the same type of thermoplastic resin as that of the (a) layer; and(c) layer having at least one composite filament yarn nonwoven fabric layer composed of a thermoplastic resin, andthat satisfies the following (1) and (2):(1) a difference between the melting point of the yarn forming the nonwoven fabric of the (a) layer and that of a yarn forming the nonwoven fabric of the (b) layer is 30° C. or less; and(2) the composite filament yarn composed of a thermoplastic resin and forming the nonwoven fabric of the (c) layer contains a low melting point component, and the melting point of the low melting point component is lower than that of the yarn forming the nonwoven fabric of the (a) layer by 40 to 150° C.