baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent TW-I767346-B (TW)
Title: Resonant switching power converter
Inventor: LIU KUO-CHI
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 2020-10-05
Granted: 2022-06-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a resonant switching power converter including: a plurality of capacitors; a plurality of switches; at least one charging inductor; at least one discharging inductor; a controller configured to operably generate a charging operation signal and at least one discharging operation signal; and at least one zero current detection circuit configured to operably detect a charging resonant current flowing through the charging inductor during a charging process and/or detect a discharging resonant current flowing through the discharging inductor during a discharging process, the zero current detection circuit correspondingly generates at least one zero current detection signal to the controller when detecting that the charging resonant current and/or the discharging resonant current is zero respectively; wherein the controller determines start time points and end time points of the charging process and the at least one discharging process according to the at least one zero current detecting signal correspondingly.
Patent TW-I770642-B (TW)
Title: 跨行資金轉移方法及系統
Inventor: CHOU KUO-CHIEH
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2020-10-20
Granted: 2022-07-11
Abstract: 一種跨行資金轉移方法及系統，由第一電子裝置開啟與第二電子裝置通訊的對話視窗，並於對話視窗提供的一資金轉移頁面輸入一轉出金額後，由通訊伺服器將一包含由第一其他銀行提供且綁定第一電子裝置的轉出帳號、轉出金額及由第二其他銀行提供且綁定第二電子裝置的轉入帳號的資金轉移資訊傳送給一代收付伺服器，使根據該資金轉移資訊，向第一其他銀行的第一金融伺服器要求從該轉出帳號取出該轉出金額，且根據該資金轉移資訊，將該轉出金額及該轉入帳號傳送至第二其他銀行的第二金融伺服器，使將該轉出金額存入該轉入帳號後，代收付伺服器產生並傳送完成資金轉移訊息至該對話視窗。
Patent TW-I755108-B (TW)
Inventor: KUO CHIN-CHI
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2020-10-22
Granted: 2022-02-11
Abstract: The present disclosure provides an acute kidney injury assessment system including a capturing unit and a processor. The capturing unit is for obtaining a testing kidney function diagnosis data set of a subject, which includes all measurements of serum creatinine during a 180-day period of the subject prior to the clinic visit. The processor is electronically connected to the capturing unit, wherein the processor includes an acute kidney injury assessment program. The acute kidney injury assessment program is for assessing an acute kidney injury assessing condition of the subject when the acute kidney injury assessment program is executed by the processor. Therefore, the results of the acute kidney injury assessing condition of the subject can be calculated and obtained in real time by the acute kidney injury assessment system of the present disclosure so as to facilitate subsequent medical measure formulation.
Patent TW-I749878-B (TW)
Inventor: KILGORE BRUCE J
IPC: A43B23/02
Filed: 2018-05-16
Granted: 2021-12-11
Abstract: 揭露一種自平坦圖案形成而包括側接縫及/或利用對多個平坦圖案片件進行的開孔對齊形成的鞋類物品。在各態樣中，自平坦圖案形成例如鞋幫等鞋類物品並將所述鞋類物品修改成包括側閉合部的立體鞋類物品。所述側閉合部可包括平坦圖案鞋幫的鄰接的側邊緣，所述鄰接的側邊緣藉由固定元件固定至彼此以使所述立體鞋類物品維持其形狀。可藉由將平坦圖案鞋幫中的開孔與固定元件及/或其他平坦圖案片件中的開孔至少局部地對齊（包括使用多用途開孔）來使各部件對齊，使得能夠流線式地加工及製造鞋類。
Patent TW-I738570-B (TW)
Title: Signal transmitting module and foldable electronic device
Inventor: CHEN CHIA-CHEN
IPC: H05K1/14
Filed: 2020-11-19
Granted: 2021-09-01
Abstract: A signal transmitting module includes a rigid circuit board, a first flexible circuit board and a second flexible circuit board. The rigid circuit board has a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion. The first flexible circuit board is connected to the first shaft portion. The second flexible circuit board is connected to the second shaft portion.
Patent TW-I756965-B (TW)
Title: Display device
Inventor: Chen shi-hai
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2020-12-03
Granted: 2022-03-01
Abstract: A display device includes a display panel and a transparent cover plate covering the display panel. The display panel has a front surface for image display, a back surface opposite to the front surface, and a plurality of side surfaces connected between the front surface and the back surface. The transparent cover plate is arranged on the front surface. The display device also includes a light-shielding tape including a light-shielding tape body and a buffer layer that partially covers the tape body. The tape body an adhesive surface and a non-adhesive surface arranged opposite to the adhesive surface, and the buffer layer is light-shielding and is adhered to the adhesive surface. The tape body is adhered to the peripheral area of the back surface by the adhesive surface and bends along at least one of the side surfaces to extend to the 
transparent cover plate. The buffer layer is sandwiched between at least one of the side surfaces and the tape body.
Patent TW-I770765-B (TW)
Inventor: HAN CHIH-SHIANG
IPC: F03B13/10
Filed: 2021-01-13
Granted: 2022-07-11
Abstract: 一種利於使用於海洋能發電之永磁發電機，其包含有一定子結構以及一轉子結構，該定子結構包含有一定子本體，該定子本體上形成有複數個定子槽，該轉子結構包含有一轉子本體，該轉子本體上形成有複數個轉子槽，該轉子本體係以可擺動或轉動的方式設置於該定子本體內，該複數個轉子槽的數量與該複數個定子槽的數量比例為8：9，該複數個轉子槽的數量至少為64個，且該複數個定子槽的數量至少為72個。本發明之永磁發電機於發電時所需之轉子本體相對於定子本體的轉動/擺動之速度/角度較低，故而有利於海洋能發電。
Patent TW-I755300-B (TW)
Inventor: CHEN YI-KUANG
IPC: H03F3/45
Filed: 2021-03-15
Granted: 2022-02-11
Abstract: 一種D類放大系統包括第一數位類比轉換器、D類放大電路及第二數位類比轉換器，第一數位類比轉換器轉換數位輸入訊號而產生類比輸入訊號；D類放大電路根據類比輸入訊號而以脈寬調變方式產生輸出訊號，第二數位類比轉換器用以根據以下之一產生共模調整電流，以調整類比輸入訊號的共模電壓：(1)類比輸入訊號之一共模電壓；及/或(2)驅動電源。其中驅動電源用以供電予D類放大電路的功率級電路。第二數位類比轉換器根據(A)該輸出訊號之位準狀態；及/或(B)D類放大電路的脈寬調變訊號之位準狀態，而決定共模調整電流之選項。
Patent TW-I771971-B (TW)
Title: Plant management system
Inventor: Yang yuan-kai
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2021-03-31
Granted: 2022-07-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant management system, which mainly controls a warehouse management system, an AI system, a vehicle dispatch system, a maintenance system, a safety management system, a monitoring system, an equipment pipeline configuration system, and A data collection system, and a blue book system, so that managers can directly control the work of each system through the central control host, and at the same time, collaborative work will be formed between the systems. For example, the warehouse management system will send a message to the central control host when it determines that it needs to 
replenish the raw materials to remind the management staff to deal with it. Or when the data collection system determines that the raw materials in the machine are about to be insufficient, it will control the dispatching system to the warehouse for transportation and replenishment. In this way, the present invention can manage the operation of various systems in the entire plant with minimal manpower.
Patent TW-I770952-B (TW)
Title: 顯示器
Inventor: CHEN JEN-FENG
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2021-04-21
Granted: 2022-07-11
Abstract: 顯示器包括螢幕、支架、掛設件及固定件。支架連接於螢幕且具有頂端及底端。掛設件配置在頂端。固定件配置底端。當掛設件掛設在板件的上緣時，固定件固定在板件的表面。
Patent TW-I773283-B (TW)
Inventor: CHANG YEH-CHING
IPC: B25B23/12
Filed: 2021-04-28
Granted: 2022-08-01
Abstract: 本發明關於一種工具接桿，包括：一本體，包括一驅動部及一相對於該驅動部之組接部，該組接部具有一沿一軸向延伸之組接孔；一套接件，不相對轉動地設於該組接部且包括至少一供連接一接件之套孔；及一磁吸機構，設於該組接孔，包括一穿設該套接件之磁吸件及一軸向彈抵於該本體與該磁吸件之間之彈性件，於該磁吸件之一周向上，該套接件與該磁吸件之間具有一第一間隙而可相對徑向偏移。
Patent TW-I790616-B (TW)
Inventor: RAGA-BARONE MICHAEL
IPC: G03F1/66
Filed: 2021-05-17
Granted: 2023-01-21
Abstract: An illustrative device disclosed herein includes a plate and a reticle pod receiving structure on the front surface of the plate that at least partially bounds a reticle pod receiving area on the front surface. In this example, the back surface of the plate has a pin engagement structure that is adapted to engage a plurality of pins and a fluid flow channel that is adapted to allow fluid communication with an interior region of a reticle pod when the reticle pod is positioned in the reticle pod receiving area.
Patent TW-I783524-B (TW)
Inventor: TSAI JEWEL
IPC: G16Y40/60
Filed: 2021-06-16
Granted: 2022-11-11
Abstract: 一種智慧建築整合管理系統，包括：定位裝置，記錄目標人員的移動資訊及裝置指定ID並且上傳至智慧建築套件；智慧建築套件，依據多個時間段的位置座標計算定位範圍內的目標人員的追蹤資訊，並於依據追蹤資訊判斷多個裝置指定ID對應至同一目標人員時，將多個裝置指定ID轉換為同一套件指定ID，並將套件指定ID以及移動資訊上傳至智慧建築系統；及，智慧建築系統，依據多個時間段的位置座標計算責任範圍內的的目標人員的追蹤資訊，並於依據追蹤資訊判斷多個套件指定ID對應至同一目標人員時，建立多個套件指定ID的資訊連結。
Patent TW-I795821-B (TW)
Title: 蒸鍍遮罩捆包體及蒸鍍遮罩捆包方法
Inventor: IKENAGA CHIKAO
IPC: C23C14/04
Filed: 2017-09-21
Granted: 2023-03-11
Abstract: 由本發明所致之蒸鍍遮罩捆包體，係具備有：支承部；和蓋部，係與支承部相對向；和蒸鍍遮罩，係被配置在支承部與蓋部之間，並具備被形成有複數之貫通孔之有效區域。支承部，係具備有與蓋部相對向之第1對向面、和被設置在第1對向面處之凹部。凹部，係藉由第1可撓性薄膜而被覆蓋。蒸鍍遮罩之有效區域，係在凹部上隔著第1可撓性薄膜而被作配置。
Patent TW-I781672-B (TW)
Inventor: KAHLEN SUSANNE MARGARETE
IPC: C08L23/12
Filed: 2021-07-05
Granted: 2022-10-21
Abstract: Use of a compatibilizer (B) for upgrading
a polypropylene-polyethylene blend (A) comprising
(A-1) polypropylene and
(A-2) polyethylene
wherein the weight ratio of polypropylene (A-1) to polyethylene (A-2) is in the range from 19:1 to 1:19
with respect to at least one or more of the following properties
(i) elongation at break (ISO 527-1,2; F3/4),
(ii) Charpy notched impact strength (1eA) (non-instrumented, ISO 179-1 at +23 ℃),
(iii) Charpy notched impact strength (1eA) (non-instrumented, ISO 179-1 at 0 ℃),
(iv) Charpy notched impact strength (1eA) (non-instrumented, ISO 179-1 at -20 ℃),
(v) puncture resistance (energy, ISO7785-2 at +23℃) and
(vi) low temperature puncture resistance (energy, ISO 7765-2 at 0℃ or -20℃), wherein compatibilizer (B) is used in an amount of 1 to 35 wt.-% preferably 2 to 25 wt.-%, more preferably 3 to 9 wt.-% with respect to the final composition.
Patent TW-I787911-B (TW)
Title: 半導體記憶裝置
Inventor: NAKANO TAKESHI
IPC: G11C16/02
Filed: 2021-07-16
Granted: 2022-12-21
Abstract: 本發明之一實施形態之半導體記憶裝置，藉由不論平面數多少，皆可將編程電壓均一化，而縮短寫入時間。
        一實施形態之半導體記憶裝置具備：複數個平面，其包含由複數個記憶胞、字元線、及位元線構成之記憶胞陣列；電壓產生電路，其於編程期間對寫入對象之選擇字元線供給編程電壓，且對與上述選擇字元線相鄰之相鄰字元線，於上述編程期間之前半段賦予第1中間電壓，於後半段賦予高於上述第1中間電壓之第2中間電壓；放電電路，其設置於上述電壓產生電路與上述選擇字元線之間之路徑上，於與對上述相鄰字元線賦予上述第2中間電壓之期間對應之期間，自上述選擇字元線流動放電電流；及控制電路，其根據自上述電壓產生電路同時被供給上述編程電壓之上述平面之數量，設定上述放電電路之放電特性。
Patent TW-I809461-B (TW)
Inventor: CHANG MA-TAI
IPC: B60L15/24
Filed: 2021-07-28
Granted: 2023-07-21
Abstract: A motor control method and a motor control system are provided. The motor control method includes: during a demarcating period, demarcating a vehicle motor by a dynamometer to obtain a first current command table and a second current command table; during a driving period, providing a rotation speed command and a torque command, generating a first current command corresponding to the rotation speed command and the torque command by the first current command table, and generating a second current command corresponding to the rotation speed command and the torque command by the second current command table; and during the driving period, generating an operating current command according to a current battery voltage value, the first current command, and the second current command.
Patent TW-I774491-B (TW)
Inventor: HUANG HAN-HSIANG
IPC: G05F1/567
Filed: 2021-07-28
Granted: 2022-08-11
Abstract: 電壓調節裝置包含第一阻抗、參考電流產生電路、電流鏡電路、第二阻抗及負回授電路。參考電流產生電路用以依據其第一電位差、參考電壓及第一阻抗之第一阻抗值，產生參考電流。電流鏡電路用以依據參考電流輸出與參考電流之間具有第一比例的輸出電流。第二阻抗用以依據其第二阻抗值、第一節點的電壓及輸出電流，產生輸出電壓。負回授電路用以依據第一節點之電壓產生回授電壓，並依據回授電壓調節輸出電壓。其中第二阻抗值與第一阻抗值之間具有與第一比例互為反比的第二比例，第一節點之電壓實值相同於第一電位差，俾使輸出電壓符合參考電壓。
Patent TW-I767834-B (TW)
Inventor: LU HSIANG-YUN
IPC: H01R12/55
Filed: 2021-09-07
Granted: 2022-06-11
Abstract: 一種中繼轉接組件包含一第一連接模組以及一第二連接模組。第一連接模組包含一第一絕緣基座、複數個第一連接器、一第一傳輸纜線以及一第一中繼連接器。第一連接器係嵌設於第一絕緣基座，用以插接複數個第二連接器。第一傳輸纜線電性連接於第一連接器與第一中繼連接器。第二連接模組包含一第二絕緣基座、複數個第三連接器、複數條第二傳輸纜線以及一第二中繼連接器。第三連接器嵌設於第二絕緣基座，用以供至少一第四連接器插接。第二傳輸纜線分別電性連接於第三連接器。第二中繼連接器電性連結於第二傳輸纜線，用以電性連接第一中繼連接器。
Patent TW-I789011-B (TW)
Title: 光學成像系統
Inventor: KIM BYUNG HYUN
IPC: G02B9/60
Filed: 2021-09-14
Granted: 2023-01-01
Abstract: 根據本揭露實施例的一種光學成像系統包括自物體側依序佈置的第一透鏡、第二透鏡及第三透鏡。在根據本實施例的所述光學成像系統中，第一透鏡與第二透鏡之間的空氣隙大於第二透鏡與第三透鏡之間的空氣隙。另外，在根據本實施例的所述光學成像系統中，第一透鏡是由玻璃材料形成，且第一透鏡在與光軸相交的第一方向上的長度不同於第一透鏡在與光軸相交的第二方向上的長度。
Patent TW-I814092-B (TW)
Inventor: ZHANG PENG
IPC: C07D409/14
Filed: 2021-09-28
Granted: 2023-09-01
Abstract: This application discloses a fused tricyclic derivative and its pharmaceutical 
application, and specifically discloses a compound represented by formula (III) and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Patent TW-I796866-B (TW)
Title: System and method for establishing pressure map of human body and system and method for remote detection
Inventor: Jiang yue-min
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 2021-12-08
Granted: 2023-03-21
Abstract: A method for establishing pressure map of human body, comprises: obtaining a measured body parameter and establishing a three-dimensional (3D) human body model, adjusting a default pressure map based on the measured body parameter to generate an adjusted pressure map, adjusting a default organ map based on the measured body parameter to generate an adjusted organ map, and attaching the adjusted pressure map and the adjusted organ map to the 3D human body model to generate a human body pressure map, and output the human body pressure map.
Patent TW-I809772-B (TW)
Title: Methods and user equipment for multicast broadcast service simultaneous transmission
Inventor: Shao Xuanbo
IPC: H04W4/06
Filed: 2022-03-23
Granted: 2023-07-21
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for multicast broadcast service simultaneous transmission. The method can include receiving, by a user equipment (UE), downlink (DL) data packets for a multicast and broadcast service (MBS) from a network entity in a wireless network, wherein the DL data packets are encoded with multiple independently encoded non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) layers that are superimposed onto one or more time-frequency resource elements (REs); obtaining NOMA configuration parameters for the DL data packets; decoding and reconnecting multiple packet data units (PDUs) of the encoded DL data packets received from a PHY layer of the UE based on the NOMA configuration parameters; and delivering decoded PDUs to upper layers of the UE.
Patent TW-I790155-B (TW)
Inventor: HUANG CHAO-HSING
IPC: H01L29/778
Filed: 2022-04-06
Granted: 2023-01-11
Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor epitaxial wafer, including a substrate, a first epitaxial structure, a first ohmic contact layer and a second epitaxial stack structure. It is characterized in that the ohmic contact layer includes a compound with low nitrogen content, and the ohmic contact layer does not induce significant stress during the crystal growth process. Accordingly, the second epitaxial stack structure formed on the ohmic contact layer also has good epitaxial quality, thereby providing a high-quality semiconductor epitaxial wafer for making the GaAs integrated circuit or the InP integrated circuit.
Patent TW-I795284-B (TW)
Inventor: CHUANG CHIH YUN
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2022-05-05
Granted: 2023-03-01
Abstract: 一種基於混淆電路的門檻式簽章生成系統及其方法，透過提供作為混淆電路的第一布林電路及第二布林電路以供二個主機輸入多個輸入參數並共同執行安全多方計算，使二個主機各自獲得第一布林電路的第一評估值及第二布林電路的第二評估值，以及廣播各主機的隨機亂數與基點的乘積，以便驗證雙方的輸入參數是否正確及通過混淆電路獲得的結果是否相同，進而在正確且相同時生成能夠通過驗證的EdDSA簽章，達到提高生成EdDSA簽章的安全性之技術功效。
Patent TW-I814555-B (TW)
Title: 車聯網訊息流分析惡意行為之偵測系統與其方法
Inventor: LIN HSIAO-CHUNG
IPC: G06F21/50
Filed: 2022-08-29
Granted: 2023-09-01
Abstract: 本發明揭露一種車聯網訊息流分析惡意行為之偵測系統與其方法，其結合車聯網訊息數據收集模組、威脅識別模組、訊息流特徵分析模組與風險評估警示模組，可清楚識別所有可能的威脅來源與個別威脅類別，以利電子控制單元快速找到對應的資安緩解措施。當新網路威脅產生，使用者針對電子控制單元系統之弱點與曝險進行風險估算，以確認此一威脅之風險等級以利警示電子控制單元進行適當的防護措施，以維護車聯網的資訊安全。
Patent ZA-200308500-B (ZA)
Title: Stiffening metal sheet for the floor of a pallet-like underframe, supported on corner and middle feet as well as a foot frame, in particular for pallet-like containers.
Inventor: SCHUETZ UDO
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: The reinforcing plate for the corner and center feet and bottom of a pallet-type substructure (12) is equipped with a stacking aid to allow several plates to be stacked one on top of the other for transporting and storing purposes. The center feet (23,24) are inclined slightly outwards to the vertical, and at least one support knob is provided on the inner side of the center feet for the support of another reinforcing plate stacked on it. The support knobs are formings formed out of the center feet.
Patent ZA-200402554-B (ZA)
Title: Electric toothbrush with at least one brush head.
Inventor: PRINEPPI FRANK JOSEPH
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A packaged electric toothbrush (1) including a body portion (2) for containing a battery operated motor (27) drivingly connected or connectable to a brush head holder including at least one brush head (4), wherein the toothbrush includes a "try me" facility (7) for remotely testing the operation of the toothbrush, such as by a prospective purchaser of the toothbrush whilst the toothbrush is still in its protective sales packaging, which "try me" feature comprises a two-sided metal strip (23), such as aluminium foil, separated by a dielectric material, such as paper or plastics, respective sides of the strip being connected at one end to respective parts of an electric circuit (24) used to operate the electric toothbrush and, in particular, to energise the electric motor thereof, the other end (28) of the strip being folded over and including a centrally disposed aperture onto or over which is disposed a bendable metal connector (29,30) such that upon bending or pressing of the connector the two sides of the strip or foil are electrically connected together to temporarily operate the toothbrush whilst still in its packaging.
Patent ZA-200504945-B (ZA)
Title: Roulette table device with progressive jackpot
Inventor: GOOSSENS WILHELMUS JOHANNES
IPC: A63F5/00
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: Roulette table device with progressive jackpot, comprising a gaming table ( 1 ) designed for playing a roulette game, in which a number layout is provided on the table ( 1 ) for placing betting chips, several player positions, a croupier position, playing means for playing the roulette game, a jackpot computer unit ( 8, 10 ) for producing a progressive build-up of a jackpot during each round of a game, and a reduction of the jackpot if a jackpot has been paid out to a player position. Detection means ( 4, 6 ) are provided for detection of a dolly movement carried out by a croupier, which forms an essential part of the roulette game in each round of the game, the detection means ( 4, 6 ) being designed in such a way that on detection of the above-mentioned dolly movement during a round of a game they automatically issue an instruction to the jackpot computer unit ( 8, 10 ) for a random determination to be made on whether the jackpot can be paid out to one or more of the player positions in the round of the game concerned.
Patent ZA-200509102-B (ZA)
Title: Self-sealing male connector
Inventor: JOHN RAYBUCK
IPC: A61M/
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: A self-sealing male connector having a body, a resilient boot mounted over the body, and a male thread hub. The body is formed with an elongate post that extends to the distal end. The body includes a fluid flow lumen extending from its proximal end to its distal end. At its proximal end, the body may be formed as a female Luer connector, or may be directly connected to tubing, or other arrangements. The internal fluid flow lumen extends through the post to its distal end. The body includes a first groove in which is mounted the boot. In a second groove is mounted the thread cuff. The thread cuff is used to engage a female connector and through thread action, draw in into engagement with the post. As the female connector is further engaged with eh sealed male connector, the post protrudes through the boot and into fluid communication with the female fluid flow passage thus establishing a flow path through both connectors. The boot forms a seal with the female connector when engaged and returns to seal the male connector post and fluid flow passage within disconnected from the female connector.
Patent ZA-200607011-B (ZA)
Title: Dispensing of a substance
Inventor: MARIA EVERS LUCAS ALPHONSUS
IPC: B65D1/32
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: The invention proposes to dispense a substance from a container (1) filled with a single portion of a substance. The container (1) comprises a preformed deformable body defining a filling cavity which body has an opening and an integral planar circumferential rim (5) surrounding said opening. The opening is closed by a cover sheet which is sealed to the circumferential rim by a circumferential sealing seam (10). The sealing seam (10) has a predetermined zone where the sealing seam breaks upon pressurizing the content of the container. The invention proposes a dispensing apparatus (61) comprising receiving means (67) for receiving the container (1).
Patent ZA-200707555-B (ZA)
Title: Television or video monitors and cabinets therfor
Inventor: FREE DAVID J
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to flat-screen television sets and video rnonitors, and to cabinets therefor. In modern home design, in any living room in which a television or video monitor is positioned, the seating is generally angled, so that people can readily view the screen. Such an arrangement causes difficulties in that a television set or video monitor becomes the focus of the room, even when not in use. The present invention provides an apparatus for use with a flat-screen display 1 the apparatus comprising a fireplace surround 7 adapted to stand against a wall, and comprising a mechanism 3 operable to support a flat screen television in first and second positions, wherein the flat-screen display can be viewed above the fireplace surround in an operating position. The fireplace surround provides a natural focal point for the room.
Patent ZA-200804434-B (ZA)
Title: Collet controlled slack adjuster
Inventor: SMITH BENJAMIN J
IPC: F16D/
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A slack adjuster for a fluid-actuated brake comprises a slack adjuster collet (24) having a tubular skirt and an enlarged ring section. The enlarged ring section has opposed axial stop faces notched therein that define a conical lift surface facing the tube axis. A forward stop face has a conical or beveled surface arranged to engage the conical or beveled surface on one stop face of the collet when the collet carried by the actuator rod reaches the forward stop face and a retraction stop face has a conical or beveled surface arranged to engage the conical or beveled surface on the other stop face of the collet when the collet carried by the actuator rod reaches retraction stop face. The conical or beveled surfaces are configured so that when they engage, the force of the collet on the push rod is reduced.
Patent ZA-200906068-B (ZA)
Title: Prop for a three-dimensional framework, connecting assembly for a railing device, and method for attaching a railing device to a prop
Inventor: KRELLER HELMUT
IPC: E04G/
Filed: 2009-09-02
Abstract: The pillar (32.1) has a mounting with a channel opening, which is completely enclosed and/or surrounded for insertion of an end of a railing device (28) such as railing rod. The railing rod is terminated with a bracket unit of the mounting for lateral support of a resting part of the railing device. The bracket unit extends into a lateral spacing and parallel to a longitudinal axis of the pillar in its handling position. The bracket unit joins with a support unit to form a single-piece. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a connection assembly for a railing device (2) a method for fastening a railing device with the help of a fastening device at a pillar for a scaffold, podium or staircase.