Office Action 1: Notice of Allowance (2025-03-18)

CLAIMS:
CLAIMS

What is claimed is:

1\. A reusable device for holding and releasing a transmission bar, the device comprising:
a tightening component;
a hold and release component; and
at least one loosening component, wherein the hold and release component comprises a plurality of segments, wherein:
at least two segments of the plurality of segments each comprises a first bearing surface configured to bear on a part of the transmission bar, so that the part of the transmission bar is held pressed between and/or in bearing on the first bearing surface of the at least two segments when the plurality of segments is in a holding configuration under the effect of a tightening pressure generated by the tightening component, at least two other segments of the plurality of segments each comprises a second bearing surface configured to bear on one end of the at least one loosening component, each segment of the at least two other segments can also be a segment of the at least two segments, and
the at least one loosening component is made of a first single- acting shape memory material, the first material is configured so that, from a transition temperature, each end of the at least one loosening component exerts, on the second bearing surface of each segment of the at least two other segments, a loosening pressure, wherein the loosening pressure compensates for the tightening pressure generated by the tightening component, by deforming the tightening component, so as to place the plurality of segments of the hold and release component in a release configuration, in which the part of the transmission bar is released.

2\. The reusable device according to claim 1, wherein the deformation of the tightening component is an elastic deformation of a second material of the tightening component, the tightening component is configured to take back a first shape after having undergone the elastic deformation.

3\. The reusable device according to claim 1, wherein:
the tightening component comprises at least one longitudinal element, the hold and release component comprises a first part comprising two segments and a second part comprising two other segments of the plurality of segments, and
the at least one longitudinal element is attached integrally by each end of the at least one longitudinal element respectively to one of the two segments of the first part and to one of the other two segments of the second part.

4\. The reusable device according to claim 1, wherein the tightening component is in the shape of a hollow cylinder around the plurality of segments.

5\. The reusable device according to claim 1, wherein, when the plurality of segments is in a holding configuration, the first bearing surface of each segment of the at least two segments has a conical, spherical or trough-shaped bearing shape.

6\. A tension-holding system comprising:
the reusable device according to claim
1, and
the transmission bar, wherein the transmission bar is a tie rod tension- biased along an axis of the transmission bar, when the hold and release component is in the holding configuration.

7\. A rotation-holding system, comprising:
the reusable device according to claim
1, and
the transmission bar, the transmission bar is movable in rotation about an axis of the transmission bar between a first angular position and a second angular position, when the hold and release component is in the release configuration.

8\. The reusable device according to claim 1, wherein:
the tightening component comprises at least one spring or at least one set of elastic washers, the at least one spring or the at least one set of elastic washers is compressed between one face of one segment of the hold and release component and one face of another segment of the hold and release component, and the segment of the hold and release component is housed within a cavity formed in the other segment of the hold and release component. 20 21 22 23

OFFICE ACTION:
Notice of Pre-AIA  or AIA  Status
The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA .
EXAMINER’S AMENDMENT
An examiner’s amendment to the record appears below. Should the changes and/or additions be unacceptable to applicant, an amendment may be filed as provided by 37 CFR 1.312. To ensure consideration of such an amendment, it MUST be submitted no later than the payment of the issue fee.
The application has been amended as follows:
Claim 1, line 12, “under the effect” has been changed to --- under an effect ---.
REASONS FOR ALLOWANCE
Claims 1-8 are allowed.
The following is an examiner’s statement of reasons for allowance: the prior art fails to disclose wherein the two segments of the plurality of segments each comprises a first bearing surface, the plurality of segments is in a holding configuration under an effect of a tightening pressure generated by the tightening component, and wherein loosening pressure compensates for tightening pressure generated by the tightening component by deforming the tightening component so to place the plurality of segments of the hold and release component in a release configuration.
Any comments considered necessary by applicant must be submitted no later than the payment of the issue fee and, to avoid processing delays, should preferably accompany the issue fee.  Such submissions should be clearly labeled “Comments on Statement of Reasons for Allowance.”
Conclusion



CITED REFERENCE SUMMARIES: Ref US6162115A: Claims:
An apparatus for processing a ski or snowboard, having a tool carrier that receives a processing tool, and having a holding device for holding the ski or snowboard that is to be processed, wherein the tool carrier is arranged displaceably in the longitudinal direction of the ski or snowboard; the tool carrier carries at least two different processing tools on a first driven shaft that is arranged transversely to the longitudinal direction; and the holding device is arranged shiftably transversely to the longitudinal direction, so that the ski can be brought into contact with each of the processing tools.
the tool carrier carries at least two different processing tools on a first driven shaft that is arranged transversely to the longitudinal direction; and
the holding device is arranged shiftably transversely to the longitudinal direction, so that the ski can be brought into contact with each of the processing tools.
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein a motor for driving the processing tools is associated with the first shaft.
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the holding device is arranged displaceably in the direction of the processing tools.
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein a second shaft, that carries at least one further processing tool and runs parallel to the first shaft and offset in the longitudinal direction, is provided.
The apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein a coupling device, that is associated with the motor and creates a connection between the motor and the first shaft and/or the second shaft, is provided.
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the holding device has at least one holding element for holding a pseudo-sole.
The apparatus as defined in claim 6, wherein the holding device has at least two further the further holding elements being configured to receive a ski or snowboard in a tilted position for the processing of edges, and the other holding elements being configured for receiving a ski or snowboard in a non-tilted position for the processing of a sliding surface.
The apparatus as defined in claim 6, wherein the holding elements have suction elements.
A method for processing a ski or snowboard having the steps of: clamping the ski or snowboard in a holding device; shifting the holding device transversely to the longitudinal direction of the ski or snowboard into a first desired processing position; moving a tool holder, carrying at least two processing tools, in the longitudinal direction, whereby a first processing tool is brought into engagement with the ski or snowboard; shifting the holding device transversely to the longitudinal direction into a second processing position; and moving the tool holder in the longitudinal direction, whereby a second processing tool is brought into engagement with the ski or snowboard.
shifting the holding device transversely to the longitudinal direction of the ski or snowboard into a first desired processing position; moving a tool holder, carrying at least two processing tools, in the longitudinal direction, whereby a first processing tool is brought into engagement with the ski or snowboard;
shifting the holding device transversely to the longitudinal direction into a second processing position; and
moving the tool holder in the longitudinal direction, whereby a second processing tool is brought into engagement with the ski or snowboard.
The method as defined in claim 9, wherein the holding device is shifted transversely to the longitudinal direction into a third processing position and the tool carrier is moved in the longitudinal direction, whereby a third processing tool is brought into engagement with the ski or snowboard.
Ref US5718561A: Claims:
A compressor comprising: an impeller housing, said impeller housing comprising at least two connecting units, each said connecting unit comprising at least one inlet orifice and at least one outlet orifice, said at least one inlet orifice and said at least one outlet orifice being located on an axial face of said connecting units.
an impeller housing, said impeller housing comprising at least two connecting units, each said connecting unit comprising at least one inlet orifice and at least one outlet orifice, said at least one inlet orifice and said at least one outlet orifice being located on an axial face of said connecting units.
The compressor according to claim 1, wherein: the connecting units extend axially to a parting plane of said impeller housing.
the connecting units extend axially to a parting plane of said impeller housing.
The compressor according to claim 1, wherein: said connecting units are combined into a connecting block.
said connecting units are combined into a connecting block.
The compressor according to claim 1, further comprising: at least one sealing surface that is adapted in its shape and size to a shape and size of said at least one inlet and outlet orifices, said at least one sealing surface being arranged on said impeller housing at an angular distance from at least one of said inlet orifice and said outlet orifice, which angular distance is substantially equal to an angular distance between said inlet orifice and said outlet orifice.
at least one sealing surface that is adapted in its shape and size to a shape and size of said at least one inlet and outlet orifices, said at least one sealing surface being arranged on said impeller housing at an angular distance from at least one of said inlet orifice and said outlet orifice, which angular distance is substantially equal to an angular distance between said inlet orifice and said outlet orifice.
The compressor according to claim 4, further comprising: a plurality of said sealing surfaces uniformly distributed over an axial periphery of said impeller housing.
a plurality of said sealing surfaces uniformly distributed over an axial periphery of said impeller housing.
The compressor according to claim 1, wherein: said inlet and the outlet orifices are surrounded by a bearing surface, to which a component can be attached.
said inlet and the outlet orifices are surrounded by a bearing surface, to which a component can be attached.
Ref US5180633A: Claims:
A composite material having a planar, aerated structure, for use in the production of composite structures that includes: a multi-layered structure consisting essentially of at least two superimposed woven yarn layers, one of said yarn layers being formed of non-twisted glass filaments and the other of said yarn layers being formed of non-twisted strands selected from the group consisting of aramid and carbon fibers having a higher mechanical strength than the glass filaments; and needling means for joining the two woven layers so that a portion of the strands of high mechanical strength are implanted within the glass filament yarn.
a multi-layered structure consisting essentially of at least two superimposed woven yarn layers, one of said yarn layers being formed of non-twisted glass filaments and the other of said yarn layers being formed of non-twisted strands selected from the group consisting of aramid and carbon fibers having a higher mechanical strength than the glass filaments; and
needling means for joining the two woven layers so that a portion of the strands of high mechanical strength are implanted within the glass filament yarn.
The composite material of claim 1 wherein the strands of higher mechanical strength are formed of aramid fibers.
The composite material of claim 1 wherein both yarn layers have a warp and a weft which contain the same weight of material per unit area and wherein the weight of material per unit area in said one woven yarn is about three times that of the material per unit area in said other woven yarn.
The composite material of claim 3 wherein said one woven yarn contains 420 grams per square meter of warp filament per 420 grams per square meter of welt filament and said other woven yarn contains 90 grams per square meter of warp strands per 90 grams open square meter of welt strands.