04th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090019612 | CUT, SLASH AND/OR ABRASION RESISTANT PROTECTIVE FABRIC AND LIGHTWEIGHT SHAPED KNIT GARMENT MADE THEREFROM - A cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant shaped knit garment having both high cut resistance and preferably light fabric weight, a cut resistance of at least 1500 (as measured by ASTM-F1790-2005) and preferably a fabric weight of no more than 27.9 ounces/square yard (OPSY). | 2009-01-22 |
20090019613 | Protective sports glove - In accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment, a protective glove for lacrosse, hockey and like sports is disclosed. The protective glove can have a hand receiving portion that can include finger portions, a thumb portion, a metacarpal portion and a wrist portion. The hand receiving portion can have a dorsal side and a palm side. A plurality of protective elements that can include non-gel protective sections and at least one impact gel piece can be on the dorsal side of the hand receiving portion. A lower forearm portion can be attached to the hand receiving portion. An exemplary impact gel piece can be a polyurethane gel piece, which can be made substantially of polyurethane polymers and can be encapsulated. The exemplary impact gel piece can be disposed on at least a portion of one boundary between the thumb portion and metacarpal portion of an exemplary protective glove. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019614 | HEAT-RESISTANT FABRIC AND GARMENT AND HEAT-RESISTANT GLOVE USING THE SAME - A heat-resistant fabric according to the present invention is a knitted or woven fabric including a heat-resistant fiber yarn and a fancy twist yarn. The heat-resistant fiber yarn is present more on one surface, and the fancy twist yarn is present more on the other surface. A heat-resistant glove according to the present invention is formed of a knitted fabric including a heat-resistant fiber yarn ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090019615 | BIB - The disclosure provides a textile composition and bib for use by infants and adults. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019616 | Easy Donning Garment - A protective garment configured to facilitate easy donning of the garment is described. The sleeves and legs are shorted and held in a donning configuration by releaseably affixing at least a portion of upper and lower segments of the interior surface of each limb. This allows the garment to be handled and donned by the wearer, without the wearer touching an exterior surface of the garment. A method of preparing a protective garment for donning and a method of donning such a garment is also disclosed. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019617 | Gripping mitt with flap for water sports - This invention, gripping mitt with flap for water sports, incorporates a water proof mitt that fits over the hand of a user that has difficulty gripping sports related devices such as canoe and/or kayak paddle handles. The mitt is made of a waterproof material such as neoprene. The mitt has a flap that has a Hook and loop material such as velcro incorporated into the flap. The palm side of the mitt has an opposite “hook and loop” material that holds the flap in a fastened position. When the gripping mitt with flap is in use, the flap of the mitt surrounds a paddle handle and holds the paddle so that the user can make paddle strokes. The hook and loop material on the palm of the mitt and the hook and loop material on the flap provide the gripping force that keeps the hand attached to the paddle. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019618 | PROTECTIVE GLOVE HAVING CONTOURED WRIST GUARD - A protective sports glove including a contoured wrist cuff that substantially shields a gap defined between adjacent portions of the protective sports glove, such as hand and cuff portions. The contoured wrist cuff can include a leading edge that contours forwardly adjacent a thumb portion of the contoured wrist cuff and rearwardly across a portion of the radial side of a wearer's hand when the glove is on the wearer's hand. This can allow protection of the wearer's wrist in flexion without also impairing movement of the wearer's wrist. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019619 | FRAGRANT COLLAR STAYS - A collar stay according to one embodiment includes a body carrying a fragrance so as to impart a pleasant scent to the collar stay that can be experienced over a period of time. In another embodiment, a retail article includes one or more pairs of collar stays and a package for holding the collar stays. A liquid fragrance is sealed within an interior of the package and in contact with the collar stays so as to impregnate the collar stays with a fragrant smell. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019620 | GOGGLES WITH INTERCHANGEABLE LENS - The goggles of the invention utilize a substantially rigid frame with separate top and bottom individually rotatable elements, namely an upper browbar and a lower nosepiece, that firmly capture the lens from above and below. The lens is further secured to the frame by projections on each of the browbar and nosepiece which fit through apertures in the lens. At the top, a post which projects forwardly from the frame is received in the well of the browbar by snap-fit engagement. At the bottom, a prong on the rotatable nosepiece passes through a bottom aperture of the lens and is received in a recess of a bottom portion of the frame by snap-fit engagement. The apertures and cooperating projections are preferably located along the center of a one-piece lens. Thus, the rotatable browbar and nosepiece capture the lens top and bottom by edgewise compression and hold the lens front-to-back. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019621 | Child Carrier Cover - A garment for covering a user and a child supported in a child carrier that has a layer of material with a first opening in the layer constructed and arranged to accommodate the head of the user. The garment also has a second opening in the layer constructed and arranged to accommodate the head of the child. The garment is constructed and arranged to be worn by the user to protect the user and the child from the elements. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019622 | Easy Donning Garment - A protective garment configured to facilitate easy donning of the garment is described. The garment includes one or more foreshortening structures within the garment that allows for the arms and legs to be shorted into a donning configuration. This allows the garment to be handled and donned by the wearer, without the wearer touching an exterior surface of the garment or allowing any portion of the garment to touch another surface. A method of preparing a protective garment for donning and a method of donning such a garment is also disclosed. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019623 | HARNESS TYPE SAFETY BELT - The present invention provides a harness type safety belt capable of absorbing a dropping shock to a user even if the user accidentally falls from an elevated position. According to the present invention, in such a case that a user A fails to apply a hook of a rope to a life line and the user A falls from an elevated position, an air bag | 2009-01-22 |
20090019624 | KNIT FABRICS AND BASE LAYER GARMENTS MADE THEREFROM WITH IMPROVED THERMAL PROTECTIVE PROPERTIES - Knit fabrics and military apparel such as T-shirts made therefrom are disclosed. The fabrics are constructed from blended yarns made from an intimate combination of nylon and cotton staple fibers. Such fabrics comprise a weight ratio of cotton to nylon which ranges from about 55:45 to about 85:15, and these fabrics also have a weight ranging from about 3 to about 8 oz/yd | 2009-01-22 |
20090019625 | CHEMICAL SOLUTION DISTRIBUTING APPARATUS AND CHEMICALS - A chemical solution distributing apparatus which is installed in a water tank in water closets or the like and distributes chemical solutions periodically in the water tank including a bottomed tubular apparatus main body which has an opening at its lower end; a chemical retaining section which is present inside this apparatus main body and mounts/retains chemicals; and a drawn-water passage section which is installed outside the apparatus main body and in which one end thereof is connected to the inside of the apparatus main body via the opening while the other end thereof is positioned higher than the lower end of the apparatus main body; wherein the chemical retaining section has holes in order to mix chemicals with the water inside the apparatus main body or inside the water tank; and wherein a check valve to allow release of air inside the apparatus main body to the outside is also formed. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019626 | TOILET BOWL LOCKING DEVICE AND METHOD - A toilet bowl locking device ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090019627 | DUAL FLUSH VALVE REFILL - A dual flush valve is provided for refilling fluid in a toilet bowl. The dual flush valve includes a refill mechanism configured to refill the toilet bowl with a substantially same volume of refill fluid for both a full flush and a half flush, a first valve connected to the refill mechanism, the first valve operates to control flow of fluid into a bowl, a fluid input is connected to a first port of the first valve, and a fluid output is connected to a second port of the first valve. The level of fluid in the bowl is refilled to a same level for both a full flush and a half flush. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019628 | FLUSH VALVE LEAKAGE PREVENTION DEVICE - A flush valve leakage prevention device for a toilet tank is disclosed. The device comprises a closer portion adapted to be in resilient contact with the flapper portion of the flush valve and an attachment portion adapted to be attached to the toilet tank. The attachment portion is adapted to be attached in a position which allows the closer portion to remain in at least partial resilient contact with the valve flapper portion, and, in the absence or an external force from a flush actuating system of the toilet tank, to hold down said flapper portion to improve the seal between the valve seat and the flapper portion of the valve. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019629 | TOILET APPARATUS PROVIDING A USER WITH A PHYSIOLOGICALLY NATURAL POSITION DURING BOWEL MOVEMENT - A toilet bowl apparatus for positioning a user in a position that most closely approximates the physiologically natural position during bowel movement is disclosed. The toilet apparatus comprises a toilet bowl having a front end and a rear end, and a rim around the toilet bowl opening. The rim is curved and includes a raised portion proximate the front end of the toilet bowl. The apparatus further comprises a footstep positioned proximate to the toilet bowl. The footstep at least in part surrounds the toilet bowl and has a top surface including a foot placement area adapted to support the feet of a user while the user sits on the toilet bowl. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, one portion of the foot placement area is on one side of the toilet bowl while a second portion of the foot placement area is on the opposed side of the toilet bowl. The apparatus further comprises a water reservoir connected to the toilet bowl. The physiologically natural position created by the apparatus of the present invention facilitates the user's act of bowel movement and effectuates various therapeutic and prophylactic processes in the user's body. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019630 | CERAMIC SANITARY FIXTURE - A ceramic sanitary fixture, in particular a ceramic toilet bowl ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090019631 | Shower chair dignity mat - A waste collection device suspended below a shower chair for collecting human defecation and other bodily waste before such waste contacts a shower room floor. Due to its function, the mat further provides greater confidence and less anxiety in physically challenged and infirm individuals. The present invention is suspended by a plurality of adjustable support straps which may attach to support structures of any conventional shower chair. Support straps may include upper straps and lower straps that may be used either separately or in combination. A disposable flat collecting material may be held in place atop the upper surface of the mat by holding straps attached along opposing edges of the mat. The present invention serves to eliminate the spread of infection by preventing the shower room floor from becoming contaminated with feces and/or other bodily waste. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019632 | Portable Toilet - A portable toilet used in outdoor activities including driving, camping, and fishing, and in time of disasters such as earthquake is provided, which portable toilet can be provided inexpensively as the structure of the toilet seat portion to be installed on a pail can is very small and thus can be mass produced at low material cost. The portable toilet is convenient to carry around since the toilet seat portion can be accommodated in the pail can when not being used. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019633 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR A SUCTION ENTRAPMENT AND ENTANGLEMENT AVOIDANCE RETROFIT/NEW INSTALLATION - An apparatus and system are disclosed for a pool drain cover, the cover having a perforated ramp around its perimeter to which are attached a plurality of straight, horizontally disposed tubes, circumscribing channels with substantially continuous cross-sectional areas, each tube enclosing a channel extending the length of the tube of at least six inches. The cross-sectional area of the tubes is kept at a minimum and their number is increased by arranging the tubes in rows and columns or giving the tubes an elliptical cross-sectional area and arranging them in a single row, thereby reducing the tapering in the tubes. The cover may be segmented and may be of multiple shapes, including a circle. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019634 | Steam bath cabinet - A steam bath cabinet for one or several persons including a floor, walls, a ceiling and close able door being open able as well as a bathing compartment formed inside the steam bath cabinet and a technical compartment housing the steam generator equipment for generating the steam to be led into the bathing compartment. The steam bath cabinet in accordance with the invention is characterized in that a partition is provided between the bathing compartment and technical compartment to segregate the bathing compartment from the technical compartment in a steam- and water-proof manner and that the capacity of free steam space of the bathing compartment of the steam bath cabinet is no more than 0.6 m | 2009-01-22 |
20090019635 | PORTABLE SAUNA ROOM ASSEMBLY - The sauna room assembly contains a bottom frame, left and right front walls, left and right back, columns, left and right walls, a back wall a top frame, a top cover, a floor and a door. A major characteristic of the present invention is that each of the aforementioned members is in turn broken down into at least two pieces, and most members have their pieces in substantially identical dimensions. The sauna room assembly therefore can be disassembled into pieces small and standard enough for high portability. Another major characteristic of the present invention is that most of the pieces are joined together through tabling and only few bolts are required. Therefore, a single novice can put the sauna room assembly together with standard hand tools such as screwdrivers. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019636 | Diverter Spout - A diverter spout for alternatively supplying water to a bathtub or diverting water to a shower is provided with a rolling gate valve. The gate valve uses the force of flowing water to facilitate sealing, and there is a return spring to reset the gate valve. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019637 | Playard - A playard is movable between an open arrangement and a folded arrangement. The playard includes a plurality of legs, a plurality of pivot joints connected to the plurality of legs, and a plurality of slider joints engaging the plurality of legs. A plurality of cross members are arranged in pairs extending between the legs, and at least one latch mechanism is operable in a latched condition to maintain a predetermined gap along a leg between one of the slider joints and one of the pivot joints to prevent movement of the playard toward the folded arrangement. A plurality of top rail segments extend between the legs to define an upper periphery of the playard. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019638 | AIR MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - An inflatable air mattress assembly for use with a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a bed having protruding wheel well compartments, opposed sidewalls, a tailgate and a headboard. The air mattress assembly comprises and inflatable base, an inflatable first support and an inflatable second support. The inflatable base includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The base has lateral recesses formed therein which extend from the bottom surface towards the top surface and define a ledge over the recesses. The base is dimensioned and configured for placement in the vehicle bed with the recesses being disposed over the wheel well compartments protruding into the bed. A front portion of the base is adjacent the headboard. A rear portion of the base is adjacent a tailgate. The inflatable first support is releasable attached to the front portion of the base. The first support includes an inflatable backrest and at least one inflatable armrest connected to the backrest. The inflatable second support is releasably attached to one of the front portion of the base and the first support. The second support is spaced from the at least one armrest. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019639 | INTERACTIVE BED SHEET APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - An interactive bed sheet apparatus which can educate and entertain a child, in addition to encouraging the child to go to bed at bedtime and keep his or her bed made. The interactive bed sheet apparatus can comprise any number of fasteners, such as buttons, snaps, zippers, Velcro, etc., which can then be used to attach a removably attachable piece which also comprises such fasteners. These removably attachable pieces can be shaped like characters, such as princes, knights, or princesses, or animals, such as tigers, sharks, or dragons, or other items, such as treasure chests, motorcycles, or race cars. The bed sheet apparatus can have any number of background scenes printed on it as well. By using these background scenes, the removably attachable pieces, and the fasteners, a child can create any number of imaginary scenarios on the surface of his or her bed. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019640 | Adjustable Bed Having Movable Frame - An adjustable bed includes a stationary base having side rails with channels. A frame movable relative to the base has rollers which ride in these channels. An articulated deck comprising head, seat, leg and foot deck boards hingedly joined together is supported by the frame when horizontal. A plurality of links pivotally secured to brackets secured to the head and leg deck boards and pivotally secured to the base limit travel of the head and leg deck boards. Additional links pivotally secured to brackets secured to the foot deck board and to the movable frame limit movement of the foot deck board. An actuator assembly is operatively coupled to the frame and includes a linear actuator. Activation of the actuator inclines the deck boards. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019641 | Formable travel pillow assembly and method - A formable travel pillow assembly malleably conforms to various anatomical features of a user's head and/or neck region for enhancing support and comfort during travel or similar situations. The pillow assembly comprises an outer pillow construction and an inner formable member. The pillow construction is formed from a viscoelastic material and comprising first and second pillow ends, a head-accepting seat intermediate the first and second pillow ends, and a member-receiving cavity. The inner formable member is received within the member-receiving cavity and comprises a flexible outer sheath and a ductile inner material. The inner material is formable into select configurations for selectively adjusting the first and second pillow ends relative to the head-accepting seat. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019642 | ANTIDECUBITAL UNDERLAY PAD AND BED PAD DESIGN COMPRISING AN ANTIDECUBITAL UNDERLAY PAD - An antidecubital underlay pad ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090019643 | Bleaching Compositions - The present invention provides a laundry treatment composition comprising a transition metal peroxo compound. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019644 | Method of durably grafting decorated cotton fabrics to cotton cloths such as jeans with stencil - A meted of manufacturing a durably grafting decorated cotton fabrics to a cotton cloths, which is comprised of; first step of printing a pattern on a cotton fabric by a stencil, second step of pasting a glue solution of Polyone S11111 seriesone clear from Polyone Corporation, which contains 1 to 5% of fumed silica for inhibitor, on the rear side of the pattern on the cotton fabric, third step of overlapping the glue pasted cotton fabric over a clothes such as a blue jeans, fourth step of over-lapping the pattern containing stencil over the front side of the cotton fabric, fifth step of place the stencil and the clothes between a heating press and press for 5 minutes at 160° C. (320 F.), sixth step of pasting a burn out gel on the stencil, and seventh step of removing the left of burn out from the clothes. This technology can be other artificial fabrics. And all these procedure is done by just stencil and press. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019645 | UNKNOWN - The present invention relates to compositions for dyeing keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one compound of styryl or imine type containing a heterocycle and at least one thiol compound. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019646 | METHODS OF CLEANSING DYED HAIR - Provided are methods of cleansing dyed hair comprising applying to dyed hair a composition comprising anionic surfactant and a hydrophobically-modified polymer capable of binding surfactant thereto. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019647 | Composition for application to a surface - Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The décor product may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the décor product to create, for example, a pattern on the surface. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019648 | Method of Customizing an Article - A method of post customization for articles of footwear is disclosed. The method includes a step of receiving an order for a plurality of pairs of footwear, a step of manufacturing the articles, a step of receiving a set of post customization designs and a step of applying post customization designs to the articles of footwear. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019649 | Electric toothbrush - The device of the present invention is a split head toothbrush having a powered mechanism that actively causes the two portions of the split head to move relative to each other. The toothbrush includes a camshaft that is operationally connected to a motor in the handle of the brush. The camshaft extends through the neck of the brush and into the head, terminating in the head at a point beneath the bristles. The camshaft has two offset cam lobes that contact both of the portions of the split head. As the camshaft rotates, the cam lobes cause the portions of the split head to move upwardly and downwardly relative to each other. The head of the toothbrush may be permanently attached to the handle or may be selectively detached therefrom. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019650 | POWERED TOOTHBRUSH WITH FLEXIBLE HEAD - A toothbrush having a head with at least two movable members. The members flex inwardly and outwardly away from each other in a direction that is substantially at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the brush handle. Force is transferred from one movable member to another to aid in this relative movement. Bristles extending from both movable members are brought into contact with the surface of teeth so that the tips are disposed at right angles thereto. In a first embodiment, two movable members are connected by an oscillating rod that flexes the members away from each other. In a second embodiment, a center section on the head nests within a perimeter section and a rotatable cam extends between the sections and flexes them inwardly and outwardly away from each other. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019651 | DISPOSABLE HEAD PORTION FOR A NODALLY MOUNTED ROTATING TOOTHBRUSH - A head portion of a nodally mounted rotating toothbrush is removable from a handle portion, which has a driving system therein. The head portion includes a spring assembly, having two spring sections, the spring assembly having a node point between the two ends and a nodal mount member at the node point which is connected to a cover member of the head portion. A driving assembly is arranged to drive the first spring section, the second section rotating in an opposing direction from the first spring section, the second spring section having a drive shaft extending therefrom, upon a free end of which a brushhead is mounted. When the head portion is removed from the handle, the spring assembly is removed therewith. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019652 | Floor finishing apparatus - A floor finishing apparatus includes a chassis, a housing pivotably mounted to the chassis and having a mounting surface and at least partially defining a chamber, and a plurality of floor finishing units mounted to the mounting surface of the housing. The apparatus may include a rolling device carried by the housing and adapted to contact the ground to assist the housing in being pivoted with respect to the chassis. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019653 | HAIR BRUSH WITH CURVED STYLING SURFACE - A hairbrush | 2009-01-22 |
20090019654 | Compact servicing equipment and carrier combination - A compact cleaning equipment includes a dual cavity bucket and a tray nested within the bucket for carrying cleaning agents and supplies. The bucket is of sufficient size to hold the tools that are needed for a wide range of cleaning tasks and each is adapted for non-rotational and manual release mounting onto a telescoping handle that is storable on the side of the bucket when not in use. A net wringer is mountable over the bucket for rotational squeeze wringing of a mop. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019655 | Brush - A brush includes a head section having a scrubbing area and a handle section coupled to and extending from the head section. The handle section includes a proximal segment, a distal segment coupled to the head section, and a recess segment positioned between the proximal segment and the distal segment. The recess segment includes a recess having a first sidewall and an opposite second sidewall. The recess includes a center point between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The proximal segment extends from a free end of the handle section to the center point and the distal segment extends from the center point to the head section. The weight of the proximal segment of the handle section balances the combined weight of the distal segment of the handle section and head section when the recess is placed on a dividing wall of a double sink. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019656 | Multi-phase hygienic cleansing system and skin care device - A multi-phase hygienic cleansing system and skin care device, comprising an inter-related network of cleansing features defined by an openweave fabric attached to a cloth, wherein the openweave fabric is further structurally defined by a plurality of essentially tightly-woven or solid fabric regions interspersed in a grid-like arrangement about a plurality of openings, such that the tightly-woven or solid fabric regions function to absorb moisture and dirt, and to visually identify successful cleansing, such that the grid-like arrangement of the openings proximate the solid regions function to exfoliate and scrub, and such that the plurality of openings function to receive particulate matter and dead skin debris from the cleansing surface, removing same from risk of reapplication to the body. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019657 | Vibration Damper Device Comprising A Flange Ring Capable Of Coming To A Stop Against A Damper Unit - The invention relates to a damping device, in particular for mounting a support plate ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090019658 | Wiper mechanism - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a protective member to be adapted about a roller of a moving assembly and to ride along a path of the roller. In this way, debris is prevented from contacting the roller. In one particular embodiment, the protective member may have an internal portion with a frusto-circular shape. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019659 | SYSTEM - The invention in one aspect relates to a decorating system which includes at least a decorating medium receptacle for use in an upright position with a roller-type applicator, in which the receptacle has a container which receives decorating medium, and a removable or integral rolling platform positioned within the receptacle and. forming a roller-type applicator support means. The system may also comprise a decorating medium storage vessel and/or a decorating implement holder. The invention provides an easy to use decorating system when painting, wallpapering and/or performing other decorating tasks. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019660 | Air Moving Device and Method of Making - The invention is a device and a method for manufacturing the device, namely an air moving device, such as a vacuum cleaner, yard air blower, or other air moving machinery. The device and method involves using compressible foam, molded into appropriate configurations to secure the mechanical components, such as the motor and fan, inside a housing for operation. In most cases the method would involve enclosing an Air Moving Motor and its supporting components between two molded pieces of foam. The foam would conform to significant features on the motor or accompanying devices. The assembly will be placed into a molded housing, using the housing to encase the assembly. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019661 | Suction brush for vacuum cleaner - A suction brush for a vacuum cleaner is provided. The suction brush a vacuum cleaner includes a brush main body connected to a cleaner main body and having a dust suction port provided on a bottom surface of the brush main body, first and second wheels rotatably engaged with both sides of the brush main body, and at least one hair removing unit, arranged in front of the suction port of the brush main body, for receiving rotation drive forces from the first and second wheels and raking up hair existing on a surface to be cleaned toward the dust suction port. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019662 | BUILT IN CAR VACUUM - This invention teaches a system and a method for cleaning a car by means of a vacuum. Tubes extend from a vacuum motor to inlets distributed around a car. When the vacuum motor is turned on, dirt (dust, smoke) are sucked by the vacuum motor into a vacuum bag unwanted gases are either vented out of the car or filtered out. Clean filtered air may be returned to the car or vented out of the car. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019663 | Vacuum cleaners - A vacuum cleaner ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090019664 | SQUARE BUSHING FOR EXHAUST VALVE - An exhaust valve assembly is supported by at least one square bushing. The exhaust valve assembly includes a valve body that is pivoted by a shaft. The square bushing supports the shaft for rotation relative to a bushing housing. The bushing housing comprises a square tube with a square bore. The square bushing includes a square-shaped body with a circular bore that receives the shaft. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019665 | SELF-ADJUSTING WINDOW ROLLER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A window roller apparatus comprising a cradle, a housing pivotably installed in the cradle, and at least one roller wheel rotatably installed in the housing. Cradle side walls are formed with opposite inwardly-opening cradle side wall recesses, and respective housing side walls are formed with opposite inwardly-opening housing side wall recesses and with opposite outwardly-projecting bosses configured to pivotably engage the respective inwardly-opening cradle side wall recesses. The at least one roller wheel has an axle that engages the housing side wall recesses. A resilient pad is positioned on the cradle bottom wall between the cradle and the housing, the pad being of a sufficient size and thickness to at least partially engage the housing and effectively bias the housing toward a parallel orientation relative to the cradle while allowing for non-parallel operation of the housing relative to the cradle as dictated by operational constraints on the window roller apparatus. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019666 | Hanging type earphone with a hinge unit - A hanging type earphone with a hinge unit includes an earphone body, a hang member and a hinge unit. The earphone body has a connecting base defining a receiving space. The hinge unit received in the receiving space includes a positioning base, an axis cover and a pivotal axis having a mating portion whose cross-section is a polygon. The axis cover presses against the positioning base to form a pivotal space, one end of the pivotal axis is fixed in the hang member and the other end passes through the pivotal space, the mating portion mates with the side walls of the axis cover, thereby, the earphone body is positioned after rotating relatively to the hang member. Moreover, the pivot axis can be pulled out from the pivotal hole and then inserted into the pivotal space from the opposite direction, so the hanging type earphone can be hung on either ear of the user. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019667 | ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR FURNITURE PARTS - An adjusting device for furniture parts includes an eccentric disk rotationally mounted on a first furniture part. The eccentric disk has, on its periphery, two eccentric surfaces which are axially offset from each other, extend in opposite directions with the same slope, and which interact with two opposite abutment surfaces that are axially offset from each other. Both abutment surfaces are formed on a housing that accommodates the eccentric disk and are joined to a second furniture part. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019668 | SMALL SIZED HINGE DEVICE FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC HANDHELD DEVICE - Disclosed is an electronic handheld device. The device has a first panel, a second panel rotatable relative to the first panel about an axis and a hinge. The hinge has first and second hinge members. The first member is engaged with the first panel. The second member is engaged with the second panel and rotatable relative to the first member about the axis. The first panel has a hole generally extending along the axis. The first hinge member is configured to linearly move within the hole. The first hinge member has an outer wall that has a curved surface and a key. The curved surface is a circular arc having a radius from the axis when viewed along the axis. The key is located outside an imaginary circle, a portion of the circumference line of which overlaps the circular arc. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019669 | POSITIVE WHEEL LOCKING MECHANISM - A locking mechanism system for a caster or similar wheeled device. The subject caster or the like is provided with a wheel containing a plurality of detents or grooves that is mounted to a fork having an aperture. The locking mechanism is mounted to the fork such that a retractable locking pin may move in and out of the aperture. A slidable lever, containing an internal cam moves the spring biased locking pin between an unlocked and locked position such that the locking pin engages the wheel detents in the locked position, thus preventing the wheel from rotating. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019670 | Castor - This invention is a castor, including the castor main body, brake system, directional system, release mechanism and a number of positioning elements. One side of the castor main body has a brake system and a directional system, allowing the user to easily carry out braking or release the brakes simply by pressing the brake system or directional system, making the brake flexible platelet move and press against the wheel surface. Also because the fluted disc on the brake system and the brake flexible platelet is combined into one, the fluted disc will, at the same time, move up and engage with the direction change fluted disc, applying the brakes and maintaining direction. By pressing down the directional system the castor can also be set to move in a straight line only. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019671 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR HANGING OBJECTS ON GARMENTS - The invention relates to a support device for hanging objects on garments consisting of two magnetized parts ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090019672 | Clipboard with improved ergonomics - An apparatus for writing or drawing on paper or pads of paper held by a clipboard, the clipboard allowing the paper or pad to be moved upward by the user to maintain support for his or her writing hand as the user writes down the page. The pad-holding clamp is placed along the longer left edge of the clipboard so that it cannot interfere with the pad as the user raises it to and beyond the top edge of the clipboard, Previous designs placed the clamp on the top narrow edge of the panel, where it constitutes an obstruction that prevents the user from moving the pad up. Spring clips that snap into place provide the clamping force required to keep the pad from slipping, and rubber grip strip on leading edge, underside of the clamp and extending the length of the clamp holds even a single sheet firmly. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019673 | Clamping Device with a Clamping Collar and a Positioning Piece - The device comprises: a clamping collar having a belt that has two substantially cylindrical faces and that is suitable for being tightened around an article to be clamped; and at least one positioning piece comprising: a securing plate that is disposed facing a first face of the belt while being retained relative to said belt; and a positioning portion that is suitable for positioning the device relative to the article to be clamped. When the collar is in its initial, non-tightened state, the securing plate is braced against the first face of the belt, while the retaining whereby the plate is retained relative to the belt allows the belt and the plate to move relative to each other. The plate is suitable for being deformed while the collar is being tightened onto the article so as to present curvature that matches the curvature of the belt. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019674 | Clip attaching seat of vehicular interior molded product - In a clip attaching seat | 2009-01-22 |
20090019675 | Fluid-Tight Slide Fastener - The present invention regards a fluid tight slide fastener ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090019676 | SLIDER FOR SLIDE FASTENER - The present invention provides a slider wherein a Y-shaped guide groove which allows a fastener chain to pass therethrough is provided in a body of a slider, the intermediate partition which is raised inward on both sides of a guide post and extends from an inside end of the guide post toward a rear mouth is provided on an inner surface of one of upper and lower blades, and a top surface of the intermediate partition is formed into an entirely inclined slope such that a shoulder mouth side is higher than a rear mouth side, thereby enabling to catch and introduce coupling heads of fastener elements exposed from the side edges of the fastener tapes, so that the coupling heads of the right and left fastener elements are engaged with each other between the guide post and the rear mouth. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019677 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A CARRIER WIRE TO A MOUNTING WIRE - The quick-release device for attaching a vertical load bearing wire ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090019678 | Intravenous tube organizer - A clip is provided that is especially well adapted for holding IV lines. The clip includes a first member and a second member. The first member defines a groove, and the second member defines a second groove substantially corresponding to the first groove of the first member. An axial member is also included. The first member and the second member are configured to rotate about the axial member. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019679 | Tool - A tool for mounting a chisel on a chisel holder, having an actuating member, which has a push-off section, wherein the actuating member can be displaced along a displacement direction. It is possible to simplify changing the chisel if the actuating member can be shifted by an actuating unit. The actuating unit has a draw-in section, which is spaced apart from the push-off section and is arranged transversely with respect to the displacement direction of the actuating member. The actuating member can be power-operated bidirectionally in the displacement direction by the actuating unit. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019680 | Variable joining device and method for its use - The present invention generally relates to an adjustable or variable joining device or connector that may connect a duct (such as pipe or tubing) having a range of shapes, sizes and thread styles to an object (such as equipment, a container, or another length of pipe or tubing). The device generally comprises a sealing member that elastically expands to fit adjacent to the exterior surface of the duct. The sealing member may also be positioned within and connected to a casing member. To prevent the sealing member from collapsing under thrust loads tending to pull the duct from the device, the sealing member is held in place relative to the duct and the casing member by a rigid or semi-rigid support assembly, a cover plate, compressible inserts, foam or a combination of the same. The invention also includes certain kits and methods of using and constructing the device. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019681 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING THE SURFACE OF A FORMWORK PANEL - A method of repairing the surface of a formwork panel made of plastic. The invention provides for a surface coating of the formwork panel to be removed by machining, for example by a milling cutter, and for the formwork panel to be recoated with the same thickness as the removed surface coating. For the repair, the formwork panel can remain in its frame. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019682 | Cutting shield machine - This present invention discloses a cutting shield machine used for separating iron shells of connectors from a metal strip. The cutting shield machine includes a worktable, a separation apparatus located in the worktable, a carrying apparatus located in the worktable delivering the metal strip into the separation apparatus, a receiving box located in the worktable for receiving the iron shells from the separation apparatus, a crossing apparatus and a driving apparatus located in the worktable. The separation apparatus has a prop stand located in the worktable, a rotating portion with a columned portion capable of rotation and a pole are fixed in the prop stand in sequence in the transmission direction of the metal strip. The metal strip passes from the top of the rotating portion and the bottom of the pole or from the bottom of the rotating portion and the bottom of the pole. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019683 | Method for fastening an accessory to a plastic fuel tank - Method for fastening an accessory ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090019684 | DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING LENS ASSEMBLY - A device for assembling a lens assembly includes a base, a barrel having a bottom, a universal joint disposed between the base and the bottom of the barrel, a push rod, and a resilient member. The universal joint is configured for allowing the barrel to tilt in any direction. The push rod is configured for depressing the lenses received to the barrel to form a lens barrel. The resilient member is disposed between the base and the bottom of the barrel. In process of assembling lenses, when the push rod presses the lenses received in the barrel, the lens assembly can hold the axis of the lenses in coaxial alignment under the cooperation of the universal joint and exert a uniformity force on a surface of the lenses. The lens assembly can eliminate the risk of breakage of the lenses and accurately position the lenses. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019685 | Composite Structure having Ceramic Truss Core and Method for Making the Same - A CMC sandwich used to fabricate CMC structures includes facesheets bonded to a core reinforced with a ceramic truss comprising an array of CMC pins. The binder matrix in the ends of the pins is removed, leaving exposed, flexible ceramic fibers. The exposed ceramic fibers are bent so as to extend parallel to the facesheets, and are bonded to one or more plies of the facesheets. The binder matrix in the ends of the ceramic pins may be removed by mechanical or chemical processes. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019686 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OUTER RETAINER FOR ONE-WAY CLUTCH - A method of manufacturing an outer retainer for a one-way clutch having an outward flange at one side edge thereof involves punching out a part of an annular portion having the outward flange by sliding a punch toward an axis of the outer retainer substantially in an axially inner direction from a retainer outer periphery-sided curve portion of the outward flange to a retainer inner periphery-sided curve portion thereof in a way that uses a die and the punch. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019687 | Manufacturing method of planar antenna - A manufacturing method of a planar antenna is provided. Wherein, a plurality of antenna patterns and conductive patterns are simultaneously formed by the printing or electroless plating process. The conductive patterns which string the antenna patterns are taken as the plating electrodes and a roll-to-roll manufacturing process is cooperated to plate the antenna patterns. Then, a cutting process is used to separate the electroplated antenna patterns and the conductive patterns to respectively form the individual antenna structure. The manufacturing method has the advantages of speedy manufacture, mass production and low cost. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019688 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SECURING PEWS - A pew securing apparatus and method features a base having a plurality of barbs extended at an angle therefrom, with the base being secured to the underside of a leg of a pew. The weight of the pew causes the barbs to penetrate a carpeted surface. The combination of the weight of the pew and the angle of the barbs causes the pew to resist lateral movement when in position. In one embodiment, two (or more) apparatuses may be utilized, and it may be desired to position one so that the plurality of barbs extend in a first direction, and a second so that its plurality of barbs extend in a second, different direction. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019689 | FLAT TUBE, FLAT TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A number of flat tubes, flat tube heat exchangers, and methods of manufacturing both are described and illustrated. The flat tubes can be constructed of one, two, or more pieces of sheet material. A profiled insert integral with the flat tube or constructed from another sheet of material can be used to define multiple flow channels through the flat tube. The flat tubes can be constructed of relatively thin material, and can be reinforced with folds of the flat tube material and/or of an insert in areas subject to higher pressure and thermal stresses. Also, the relatively thin flat tube material can have a corrosion layer enabling the material to resist failure due to corrosion. Heat exchangers having such flat tubes connected to collection tubes are also disclosed, as are manners in which such tubes can be provided with fins. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019690 | Fabrication method of a nanotube-based electric connection having air gaps - A target layer with holes is formed on a bottom conducting layer. Nanotubes are formed in the holes from the bottom conducting layer. A flat insulating layer is then deposited on the target layer, the nanotubes passing through the insulating layer. Air gaps are then formed by selective decomposition of the target layer. The decomposition agent and/or decomposition by-products use the walls and the central holes of the nanotubes to pass between the target layer and the outside. After decomposition, the top conducting layer is formed on the insulating layer. The nanotubes then electrically connect the conducting layers. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019691 | MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL SUB-ASSEMBLY HAVING AN ON-CHIP TRANSFER MECHANISM | 2009-01-22 |
20090019692 | METHOD OF CUTTING SIGNAL WIRE PRESERVED ON CIRCUIT BOARD AND CIRCUIT LAYOUT THEREOF - A method of cutting signal wire preserved on circuit board applicable to a circuit layout is provided to reduce signal return loss induced by the preserved wires. The circuit layout has a plurality of preserved wires and a common contact electrically connected to the preserved wires. The cutting method is performed by cutting off one of the preserved wires and disconnecting a break part of the wire from the common contact. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019693 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solder resist comprising a thermosetting resin is printed on a surface of an insulating board ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090019694 | FLAT TUBE, FLAT TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A number of flat tubes, flat tube heat exchangers, and methods of manufacturing both are described and illustrated. The flat tubes can be constructed of one, two, or more pieces of sheet material. A profiled insert integral with the flat tube or constructed from another sheet of material can be used to define multiple flow channels through the flat tube. The flat tubes can be constructed of relatively thin material, and can be reinforced with folds of the flat tube material and/or of an insert in areas subject to higher pressure and thermal stresses. Also, the relatively thin flat tube material can have a corrosion layer enabling the material to resist failure due to corrosion. Heat exchangers having such flat tubes connected to collection tubes are also disclosed, as are manners in which such tubes can be provided with fins. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019695 | FLAT TUBE, FLAT TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A number of flat tubes, flat tube heat exchangers, and methods of manufacturing both are described and illustrated. The flat tubes can be constructed of one, two, or more pieces of sheet material. A profiled insert integral with the flat tube or constructed from another sheet of material can be used to define multiple flow channels through the flat tube. The flat tubes can be constructed of relatively thin material, and can be reinforced with folds of the flat tube material and/or of an insert in areas subject to higher pressure and thermal stresses. Also, the relatively thin flat tube material can have a corrosion layer enabling the material to resist failure due to corrosion. Heat exchangers having such flat tubes connected to collection tubes are also disclosed, as are manners in which such tubes can be provided with fins. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019696 | FLAT TUBE, FLAT TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A number of flat tubes, flat tube heat exchangers, and methods of manufacturing both are described and illustrated. The flat tubes can be constructed of one, two, or more pieces of sheet material. A profiled insert integral with the flat tube or constructed from another sheet of material can be used to define multiple flow channels through the flat tube. The flat tubes can be constructed of relatively thin material, and can be reinforced with folds of the flat tube material and/or of an insert in areas subject to higher pressure and thermal stresses. Also, the relatively thin flat tube material can have a corrosion layer enabling the material to resist failure due to corrosion. Heat exchangers having such flat tubes connected to collection tubes are also disclosed, as are manners in which such tubes can be provided with fins. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019697 | Method for low lot gear manufacturing - A method of fabricating a gear is disclosed. The method may include loading a donut blank onto a pallet through a bore in the donut bank. The method may further include loading the pallet and donut blank onto a plurality of different machines and performing a plurality of different machining processes on the donut blank to fabricate a gear. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019698 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AN ADHESIVE PRECOATED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE - Methods of manufacturing an adhesive precoated orthodontic appliance are carried out by determining a quantity of the adhesive that is representative of a norm for bonding a particular appliance to a tooth that is representative of a patient population. An electronic template is provided to an orthodontic practitioner that includes data representing the norm. The practitioner may then elect to instruct the manufacturer to ship the selected appliance to the practitioner with a quantity of adhesive pre-applied to the appliance that differs from the determined norm. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019699 | Apparatus and Methods for Facilitating Installation of Conduit Systems - Apparatus/systems and methods are disclosed for facilitating installation of conduit systems through construction openings. Exemplary embodiments enable one to form, maintain, and controllably block the openings and incorporate the apparatus/systems into the finished construction. Exemplary apparatus/systems disclosed include (i) a structural member that includes one or more side walls defining an opening, one or more base flaps, and one or more top flaps, and (ii) at least one cover to controllably block said opening. Exemplary methods disclosed include (i) installing said apparatus/system that includes (1) securing the structural member relative to a deck, and (2) introducing cement/concrete relative to structural member covering the base flaps and fixing the structural member with respect to the deck, and (ii) installing a conduit system through an apparatus/system-defined opening that includes encasing the cover(s) together with the installed conduit system. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019700 | DUAL PURPOSE RAZOR BLADE - A dual purpose razor blade comprising a substantially V-shaped detachable gauge attached to a disposable shaving razor. The gauge comprises two inclined surfaces creating a lip. The lip has a plurality of openings going thorough it creating a comb-like effect. The blade is positioned in close proximity to the openings in the lip, wherein the line of the blade is substantially parallel to the lip and further positioned substantially in the middle of the openings. Whenever the lip of the gauge is stroke against hair, only the hair that enters the openings meets the blade and is consequently being cut. Thus hair thinning effect is achieved. Detaching the gauge leaves the user with a regular shaving razor, both shaving and hair thinning in the same device. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019701 | Safety razors - The invention relates to safety razors that include a blade unit carried on a handle, a vibration device powered by a battery under control of a control device, and a switch, e.g., included in the handle, to switch on and off an electrical connection between the battery and the control device; a storage tray on which the razor is stored when not in use including a magnet so that the switch closes a connection between the battery and the control device when the razor is separated from the storage tray; and a timing device to interrupt the supply of power to the electrical arrangement if the razor is not returned to the razor holder within a predetermined time period after being removed from the razor holder. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019702 | PERSONAL CARE SYSTEM COMPRISING AN ELETRICAL SHAVER AND A CLEANING DEVICE - The invention relates to a personal care system ( | 2009-01-22 |
20090019703 | CUTTER UNIT FOR A ROTARY SHAVER, METHOD FOR MAKING SUCH A UNIT AND ROTARY SHAVER PROVIDED THEREWITH - The present invention relates to a fluid shut-off valve comprising a valve body and a control element for said valve rotatable within said body in order to control the flow of said fluid, s characterised in that said control element includes a C-shaped recess such as to present only an upper horizontal first portion connected to a vertical lateral second portion, which is connected in its turn to a lower horizontal third portion. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019704 | COAXIAL CABLE PREPARATION TOOL AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A coaxial cable preparation tool is provided wherein the tool includes a body, having a first end and a second end, the first end including a first cavity configured to accommodate insertion of a coaxial cable therein. An outer conductor blade is located near the first end of the body and is movably operable with the body to cut an outer jacket, an outer conductor, and an inner dielectric of the cable when the cable is inserted into the first cavity. A center conductor chamfering member is positioned at the back of a second cavity, the second cavity extending from the second end of the body. A dielectric coring blade is positioned within the second cavity, and a jacket stripping blade is positioned at least partially within the second cavity. A corresponding method of coaxial cable preparation is provided. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019705 | Egg slicer - An apparatus for partitioning a food mass, such as a solidified egg, is disclosed including a base, a holder for supporting the food mass, and a plurality of cutting members for partitioning the food mass, wherein the holder is rotatable to permit the cutting members to partition the food mass in a first orientation and in a second orientation. The apparatus further includes a retainer positionable on a top surface of the food mass having passageways permitting the cutting members to pass through a portion thereof. The apparatus may include a cleaning plate receivable by portions of the holder in a position below the food mass, the cleaning plate being removable from the holder to remove food matter from between the support portions. The apparatus may include a lock for securing apparatus in a closed or lowest position for storage. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019706 | COMB ATTACHMENT - A comb attachment for a hair trimmer includes a comb body having a leading edge and a rear portion. The rear portion is configured to couple the comb body to the hair trimmer. The comb attachment further includes a plurality of tines at the leading edge of the comb body, a magnet assembly configured to magnetically couple the comb attachment to the hair trimmer, and a recess formed in the rear portion of the comb body. The recess is configured to receive the magnet assembly. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019707 | Cutting Guide for Electric Scissors - A cutting guide for use in cutting material using electric scissors or a similar tool includes an elongate cutting channel extending along a support surface. Opposing lower sections of side walls generally adjacent to a bottom of the channel are generally parallel and define a lower region of the channel therebetween having a generally uniform width for receiving a counter-blade of the electric scissors and allowing sliding movement of the counter-blade along the length of the channel. An upper region of the channel has a width greater than the width of the lower region of the channel for receiving a shearing blade of the scissors and permitting the oscillating movement of the shearing blade with respect to the counter-blade when the counter-blade is received in the lower region of the channel. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019708 | Instrument for feeding solid nourishment and liquid nourishment independently of each other using only one hand - An instrument for feeding solid nourishment and liquid nourishment by a care giver independently of each other typically to an infant and/or a physically-challenged individual using only one hand if the care giver. The instrument includes a head and a handle. The head is for taking the solid nourishment for the infant and/or the physically-challenged individual. The handle extends from the head and contains a reservoir for containing the liquid nourishment. The handle has an end opposite to the head for feeding the liquid nourishment. By rotating the handle using the one hand, the solid nourishment and liquid nourishment are taken independently of each other. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019709 | FLATWARE AND KITCHEN UTENSILS - A utensil having a handle portion, a utensil portion, and a connector. The handle portion having a dual design consisting of a first surface with a first decorative handle design and a second surface with a second decorative handle design. The utensil portion has an upper surface and a lower surface. The connecter attaches the handle portion to the utensil portion, such that the connector allows the first and second decorative handle designs to vary relative to the upper surface and the lower surface of the utensil portion. | 2009-01-22 |
20090019710 | POWER CUTTER - A power cutter comprising: a housing | 2009-01-22 |
20090019711 | MODEL ELEMENTARY FLEXOR - The model elementary flexor is a polyhedral panel represented by a four-angle star-like pyramid which is formed by thin elastic three-angle faces with hinge junctions. It has two symmetry planes which intersect the petals of flexor. An essential geometric property of the flexor is following: when the middle polyhedron is projected into the plane of the boundary, then each face is mapped to a triangle whose doubled intrinsic and extrinsic angles adjacent to the boundary are equal to π/2−α | 2009-01-22 |