06th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140033388 | Ballistic combat glove - Gloves for military and law enforcement personnel that provide ballistic protection from high velocity fragments, bullets, and projectiles, flame and heat. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033389 | Polychloroprene-free wetsuit and material - A polychloroprene-free wetsuit and material is described that uses closed cell thermoplastic elastomer foam. Depending on the wetsuit application, the density of the closed cell thermoplastic elastomer foam may vary. In many wetsuit applications low densities such as less than 0.25 grams/cubic centimeter and preferably 0.10 to 0.20 grams/cubic centimeter are desirable. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033390 | POLYCHLOROPRENE-FREE WETSUIT AND MATERIAL - A polychloroprene-free wetsuit and material is described consisting of a class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers consisting of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties to produce thermoplastic resin pellets. The non-toxic thermoplastic resin pellets are mixed with additives and a blowing agent to produce thermoplastic elastomer closed-cell foam for use in wetsuits. Depending on the wetsuit application, the density of the thermoplastic elastomer foam may vary. In many wetsuit applications low densities such as less than 0.25 grams/cubic centimeters are desirable. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033391 | ADAPTIVE ARM SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE - Systems and methods are provided for supporting an arm of a user that includes a harness configured to be worn by the user, and an arm support coupled to the harness and including an arm rest to support an arm of the user. The arm support is configured to accommodate and follow movement of the arm without substantially interfering in such movement. The arm support may at least partially offset a gravitational force acting on the arm as the user moves and the arm support follows the movement of the user's arm. For example, the arm support may transfer at least a portion of the weight of the user's arm to the torso or other region of the user's body and/or may apply an opposing force to at least partially offset the gravitational force acting on the arm. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033392 | WELDER'S GLOVE - The invention generally provides a welder's glove including a back side and a palm side constructed from a thermal-resistant material and defining a cavity therebetween including finger portions, a thumb portion, and a palm portion; at least one element on the back side and extending outward from the back side, the element being constructed of a protective material; and at least one pad formed on the palm side and covering a portion thereof, the pad being constructed of a thermal-resistant high grip material. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033393 | PROTECTIVE TROUSERS WITH CURVED EXTREMITY AND INSEAM - Disclosed is a protective garment that includes a lower portion having a pair of extremities each having a knee joint area connected to an upper leg portion by an upper radial seam and connected to a lower leg portion by a lower radial seam. The knee joint area of each extremity also has an inseam insert connected between the upper and lower radial seams. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033394 | MAGNETIC CLIP CORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A magnetic clip provides a quick and easy method to attach an electronic device's cord to a user's clothing. The magnetic clip allows a user to create a fully customized cord management system, based upon their specific needs and/or preferences. The cord management system can include a tether to join a magnetic disk with a magnetic clip. The magnetic disk and magnetic clip can be disposed on opposite sides of a garment to position the magnetic clip securely on the user's garment, regardless of how slippery or form fitting the garment's material may be. A garment can have integrated magnetic disks, where the magnetic clip can attach. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033395 | Bunting bag for children - A bunting bag for children, where the bunting bag for children comprises a main part which is designed to be connected to a bottom part by means of a zipper, and a hood-shaped part containing an adjusting device. The bunting bag is opened and closed by means of a central closing and opening device, where the main part is provided on each side edge with a wind flap extending along the side edge and a lower wind flap extending round the main part's circumference, which wind flaps interact with a wind flap provided in the bottom part, forming a wind flap on an inner and outer side of the closing and opening device and the zipper, in order thereby to prevent through-flow of air through them. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033396 | CONDUCTIVE GLOVE WITH CONDUCTIVE LINING AND CONDUCTIVE WATERPROOF BLADDER - A glove for use with a capacitive touchscreen includes a shell and a lining. The shell has a plurality of fingertips such that at least one of the fingertips includes a conductive embroidery on a distal portion of the fingertip. The lining includes a plurality of fingertips corresponding to the fingertips of the shell. At least one of the fingertips of the lining includes a conductive embroidery on a distal portion of the fingertip. The lining is positioned within the shell such that the conductive embroidery of the lining is adjacent to the conductive embroidery of the shell. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033397 | HEADBAND WITH SLOTS - A headband with two slots adapted to accommodate the arms of a pair of glasses where the arms are fully contained within pockets leading into the headband. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033398 | Slotted Fastener for Suspenders - My “Slotted Fastener” for Suspenders is a unique design that keeps the suspenders in place and will not disengage from the wearer's waist belt or pants or trousers as other fasteners do. My “Slotted Fastener” will not disengage and will not damage the wearer's clothing because the wearer's belt slides through both the belt loop on the pants and through the slotted suspender fastener. The slot on the “Slotted Fastener” allows the belt loop to be caught by the belt passing through it. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033399 | Garment Weights - A device to hold a garment in place, particularly the event of a gust of air, comprising an attachment member, a connecting member, and a weight, which can be worn either on the inside or outside surface of the garment. In operation the device attaches to a garment and pulls the garment vertically in accordance with gravity. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033401 | MOULDING MATERIAL FOR CUSHIONS - To mould light, impact cushioning and multi-impact objects a material is disclosed composed in weight of 20-50% of expanded particles and 80-50% of binding component, the particles being in plastic material, of closed shape, hollow and filled with gas. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033402 | PROTECTIVE HELMET - A shock-absorbing helmet for sporting activities, e.g., including at least one damping layer covering a portion of the user's skull and an inner cap adapted to be inserted, at least partially, between the protective layer and the skull, the inner cap comprising at least one bladder. The inner volume of the bladder of the helmet defines an initial inner cap thickness, at least locally, in an initial customization configuration, and the helmet includes a mechanism for adjusting the inner volume of the bladder enabling, upon compression of the bladder, the discharge of a portion of the fluid contained in the bladder, the decrease in the inner volume of the bladder providing a localized reduction in the initial inner cap thickness in order to conform the inner cap to the morphology of the user's skull. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033403 | Helmet Having Magnetically Coupled Cheek Pads - In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a helmet having magnetic coupling is provided. In a particular embodiment, the helmet includes at least one protective layer configured to cover at least a portion of a user's head and a pad coupled to a back plate, a back plate coupled to a protective layer, a back plate comprising a magnet. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033404 | HEAD SUSPENSION HAVING TRANSITION ARMS AND REAR SUPPORT - A head suspension includes a headband portion having a length and two transition arms. Each transition arm is coupled to the headband portion and extends away from the headband portion length at an angle greater than zero degrees. Each transition arm has a distal end and a pivot at the distal end. The pivot characterized by a pivot point and a rear support portion is pivotally connected to each pivot. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033405 | Worm Drive Adjustment for Headgear Suspension - A headgear adjustment mechanism is provided that includes a worm having a central axis of rotation, a first headband element, a second headband element, a spur gear, and a housing. The first headband element includes (i) a worm rack disposed in operative engagement with the worm, and (ii) a first pinion rack. The second headband element includes a second pinion rack. The spur gear is disposed in simultaneous operative engagement with the first pinion rack and the second pinion rack, and the housing at least partially encloses the first and second headband elements. During operation of the adjustment mechanism, rotation of the worm about the axis of rotation causes the first headband element and the second headband element to translate in opposite directions with respect to the worm, thereby adjusting a fit of the headgear. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033406 | HELMET ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A helmet accessory attachment system may include an attachment portion comprising a biasing element, a position member, and a movable member. The movable member may be selectively moveable between a home position which is a first distance from the position member and a release position which is a second distance from the position member. The biasing element may bias the movable member toward the home position. The helmet accessory attachment system also may include a mounting portion attachable to a helmet. The mounting portion may include a first channel to receive the movable member at a first opening and a second channel to receive the position member at a second opening. A third distance between the first opening of the first channel and the second opening of the second channel may be greater than the first distance from the movable member to the position member in the home position. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033407 | PENCIL SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION HELMET - A pencil support for construction helmet, the construction helmet being of the type having a slot in the bottom of its lateral side, the slot having an elongated shape. The pencil support comprises a support portion with a back plate and a tongue forming concurrently a receptacle to accommodate a writing instrument. An anchoring portion has a pair of legs projecting downwardly from a bottom of the support portion. One or both at of the legs has a projecting foot at a bottom, and a wedge projecting in an opposite direction above a level of the foot, and a space between the legs being entirely free. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033408 | SPORT GOGGLE WITH QUICK RELEASE LENS - Disclosed is a sport goggle that includes a latching mechanism for a user to quickly release a lens from a frame without tools. The lens is released from the frame by pressing a button surface which bends a spring member in the frame unlocking the lens. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033409 | BATTERY COMPENSATION SYSTEM USING PWM - Compensation system adapted for use with a battery-powered, PWM-driven portable electronic device to enable consistent power to the device load despite battery voltage drop resulting from battery depletion, comprising: a voltage divider circuit for proportionally adjusting the voltage to a measurable range; an analog-to-digital converter for receiving the output from the voltage divider and converting it into a digital voltage value; and a microprocessing unit for running software code steps for receiving digital voltage input and user-determined power setting input for determining a compensating duty cycle for application by the software to the PWM to drive the load consistently at the user-determined power setting despite decrease in battery voltage resulting from battery depletion. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033410 | Protective Garment with Elastic Thermal Barrier Portions - A protective garment including an outer shell and a thermal barrier positioned inside the outer shell such that the thermal barrier is configured to be positioned between the outer shell and a wearer when the garment is worn. The thermal barrier includes at least two areas of elastic material, each elastic area having directional stretch qualities such that each elastic area has greater elasticity in an associated particular direction than in other directions, and wherein said particular directions for said at least two elastic areas are not parallel. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033411 | SHOCK AND IMPACT RESISTANT MATERIALS - Material composites are provided that have improved shock and impact resistance. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033412 | Non-Encircling Comfort Pad System - A non-encircling comfort pad system that allows the user to selectively attach a pad to and detach the pad from the article of clothing is disclosed. The non-encircling comfort pad system includes a pad having a pad fastener part and a mount fastener part that is attached to the article of clothing. The pad fastener part is configured to engage the mount fastener part such that the pad is held to the article of clothing without requiring any encirclement of the protected body part. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033413 | Protective Belt Apparatus - A belt apparatus is configured to support the trousers worn by a person and to include a number of airbags that are deployable in a falling event to protect the person from bone breakages. The belt apparatus includes a flexible belt element and a fastener that appear and function in much the same way as an ordinary trouser belt, i.e., fitting through belt loops in trousers and being fastenable to itself to support the pair of trousers at the waist of the user. Despite the ordinary appearance of the belt apparatus, it includes one or more airbags internal thereto whose expansion is controlled by a control apparatus. Responsive to a falling event in a particular direction with respect to the user, the control apparatus triggers the rapid expansion of an airbag that is situated on the belt element in the particular direction with respect to the user. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033415 | Toilet odor elimination system - A toilet odor elimination device and system prevents malodorous toilet odors from escaping into the surrounding air by means of vacuum-like inward flow of air into gasketed toilet where such together with any malodorous are ported out the rearward portion of the toilet into the plumbing vent pipe with assist of vacuum-like pump or motor optimally of sufficient power to maintain lower air pressure within the toilet bowl than its surrounding air pressure. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033416 | Sink Drain Conditioning Systems and Methods - This disclosure is directed towards a sink drain conditioning system that comprises a sink drain conditioning composition and a sink drain device, wherein the device houses the composition, provides for at least partial exposure of the composition, and is geometrically configured for placement within a sink drain. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033417 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TOILET SEAT WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE AND SMOOTH SURFACE - A toilet lid is manufactured with a lenticular three-dimensional image. The toilet lid includes a protective cover sheet attached to the lenticular image. The toilet lid also includes a sealing agent applied to the edges of the protective cover sheet and lenticular image, resulting in a protected lenticular image. The toilet lid further includes the protected lenticular image incorporated into the toilet lid. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033418 | Flush Valve Handle and Check Valve Assembly - A flush valve handle assembly and a check valve assembly are provided for use in a flush valve, wherein the flush valve handle assembly and check valve assembly include improved components. The flush valve handle assembly includes a ball member and a plunger rod, one or both of which can be constructed of a polymeric material. An improved flush file retainer is provided which includes at least one ear integrally formed around a circumferential portion thereof. This at least one ear secures the flush file retainer in a snap-fit configuration in the socket-coupling. The check valve assembly includes a piston/seal having a plurality of ribs having a tapered design extending outwardly from a circumferential periphery of the piston/seal. The piston/seal includes a sealing material located on a top surface thereof. This sealing material can be a thermoplastic elastomeric coating material. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033419 | PLUNGER - A plunger is provided with a flange having a length, a width and a thickness. The length is greater than the width to cover an elongated toilet trapway. A peripheral seal extends away from the flange to seal with the elongated toilet trapway. A plunger adapter is provided with a flange having a length, a width and a thickness. The length is greater than the width to cover an elongated toilet trapway. A peripheral seal extends away from the flange to seal with an elongated toilet trapway. A cylindrical receptacle is formed into the flange and spaced apart from the seal for cooperation with a radially symmetrical plunger. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033420 | AIR JET FITTINGS FOR BATHING INSTALLATIONS - An air jet includes a body portion defining a hollow main body portion having an interior opening, and a connection portion having an air passageway in communication with the interior opening. The connection portion includes at least one connection port for attachment to a hose carrying pressurized air, and a flange portion defining a recessed mount surface inside a peripheral lip surrounding a recess, with a plurality of open regions defined in the peripheral lip. A nozzle member is fitted into the interior opening and has a nozzle orifice and nozzle tip protruding into the recess, the nozzle opening configured to allow pressurized air to pass from the connection port through the central opening and through the nozzle orifice into the tub hole and the tub. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033421 | AIR JET FITTINGS WITH RECESS FEATURES FOR BATHING INSTALLATIONS - An air jet includes a body portion defining a hollow main body portion having an interior opening, and a connection portion having an air passageway in communication with the interior opening. The connection portion includes at least one connection port for attachment to a hose carrying pressurized air, and a flange portion defining a recessed mount surface inside a peripheral lip surrounding a recess, with a plurality of open regions defined in the peripheral lip. At least one protrusion is defined between the peripheral lip and the interior opening to reduce the volume of the recess and the amount of adhesive for installation of the air jet to the wall of the vessel. A nozzle member is fitted into the interior opening and has a nozzle orifice and nozzle tip protruding into the recess. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033422 | Recirculating Shower System - The invention provides a recirculating shower system comprising a showerhead and shower tray, a circuit configured to collect used water from the shower tray and to recirculate at least part of the used water to the showerhead for further use, the circuit including at least one heat pump to exchange heat between relatively hot water and relatively cold water. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033423 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING PREFABRICATED SHOWER PANS WITH STANDARD TRENCH DRAINS - Methods of manufacturing prefabricated shower pans with standard trench drains, and resulting structures. In one embodiment, a shower pan is comprised of a floor, one or more sidewalls and a recessed trench, which may or may not all be manufactured simultaneously to form a water proof module. Other features, such as one or more curbs, may be integrated into the pan during manufacture by modifying the molding tool. In another embodiment, a variety of pre-manufactured trenches to act as stand alone linear drains which can be combined with shower pan components after manufacture are disclosed. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033424 | METHODS OF ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING PREFABRICATED SHOWER PAN ASSEMBLIES WITH PREMANUFACTURED TRENCHES AND RESULTING STRUCTURES - Methods of assembling and installing prefabricated shower pan assemblies with premanufactured trenches, and resulting structures, including providing a prefabricated trench; providing a standard drain to be connected to the trench; attaching the standard drain to the trench to produce a pre-manufactured trench and standard drain assembly; providing a pre-fabricated shower pan floor; and installing the prefabricated shower pan floor adjacent the trench body, thereby forming a partially prefabricated shower pan assembly having a trench and standard drain. In another embodiment, a trench cover and supporting structure are provided. Partially prefabricated shower pan bases including a premanufactured shower pan floor comprised of one or more pieces, a pre-manufactured trench to be integrally connected to one or more of the floor pieces, the trench defining a trench floor; a standard drain connected to an aperture in the trench floor; and a standard drain attached to a waste pipe. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033425 | PREFABRICATED SHOWER PANS AND PARTIALLY PREFABRICATED SHOWER PANS HAVING COMPONENTS MANUFACTURED USING COMPUTER NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED LATHES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Methods for creating tileable shower pans and resulting apparatus. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a tileable shower pan comprises the steps of: forming, through CNC lathing, a shower pan with a tileable shower pan floor containing a trench with a trench floor; selecting one or more additional tileable shower pan components selected from a group consisting of a standard drain, one or more sidewalls, one or more curbs, and one or more barrier free entrances; providing an aperture in the trench floor; and attaching a standard drain to the aperture in the trench at the time the trench is formed or any time thereafter. In another embodiment, a waterproof shower pan is disclosed comprising: a mortar bed or other handmade tileable shower pan floor; a trench formed through CNC lathing, the trench defining a drain aperture therein; a standard drain attached to the aperture at the time the trench is formed or any time thereafter; and one or more additional components of a tileable shower pan selected from the group consisting of one or more sidewalls, one or more curbs, and one or more barrier free entrances. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033426 | Basinless Sink and Method - A basinless sink is provided having a top with a substantially flat upper surface to receive a liquid. The top may have a first end and distal second end that is elevated above the first end to direct flow of the liquid. A slot located near the first end may drain the liquid from the top into a drain or drainage basin. The drainage basin may at least partially enclose a space in which the liquid is collectable. Liquid may be removed via the drain through plumbing. Legs, a backsplash, and/or faucets may be included. Flanges may be located on the side edges of the top. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033427 | Multifunctional Furniture - A multifunctional furniture includes a stationary seat frame, a supporting frame, a back frame pivotally connected to the stationary seat frame to move between a sitting mode and a bedding mode, and a leg frame arrangement, which is provided underneath the stationary seat frame, the back frame and the supporting frame. When the back frame is in the sitting mode, the back frame is pivotally extended from the leg frame arrangement to form a predetermined angle of inclination with respect to the stationary seat frame while the leg frame arrangement is arranged to support the stationary seat frame, wherein when the back frame is in the bedding mode, the back frame is pivotally moved to align with the seat frame to form a sleeping area, while the leg frame arrangement is operated to provide extensive support to both the back frame, the stationary seat frame and the supporting frame. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033428 | Fluidizable Bed, Method of Heat Management therefor and a Fluid Management System - A fluid management system comprises an impeller module which discharges fluid to a fluid destination, a motor module, and a coolant flowpath which services the motor module and exhausts coolant to a coolant destination different from the fluid destination. A fluidizable bed comprises impeller and motor modules, a fluidizable medium, and a fluid conditioning system. The fluid conditioning system is a fluid destination for fluid discharged from the impeller module and also conveys the discharged fluid to the fluidizable medium. A coolant flowpath for the motor module exhausts coolant to a coolant destination which differs from the fluid destination. A method of heat management comprises directing a stream of fluidizing medium to the fluidizable medium, urging a stream of coolant to flow past the motor, and proportioning the coolant stream downstream of the motor between first and second coolant destinations as a function of temperature of the fluidizable medium. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033429 | SKIRT FOR A CRIB OR MATTRESS - A bedding skirt is configured to be rapidly inserted upon a mattress frame. The bedding skirt includes a front panel sufficiently long to hang from the mattress frame to ground. A back panel is attached to the front panel and sufficiently long to hang from the mattress frame to the ground. A plurality of magnets are attached to the back panel and configured to connect the bedding skirt to the mattress frame. The bedding skirt can be rapidly connected to the mattress frame for use and rapidly removed from the mattress frame for cleaning | 2014-02-06 |
20140033430 | SWADDLE BLANKET - A swaddle blanket according to one embodiment includes a body having a top end and a bottom end. The blanket includes a pocket disposed at the bottom end and configured to enclose an infant's legs. The swaddle blanket also includes a first side configured to wrap over the infant in a first direction and a second side configured to wrap over the infant and the first side in a second direction. The first side is secured in place over the pocket and the second side is secured in place over the first side. The pocket includes a fastener and is positionable between an open position in which the fastener is open and a closed position in which the fastener is closed, the open position of the pocket permitting insertion of the infant's legs therein. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033431 | INFANT SWADDLING - Infant swaddling allows an infant to be comfortably and easily swaddled. The swaddling includes a pouch featuring a lower end that can be opened and closed to allow an infant's soiled diaper to be easily removed and replaced or to take a rectal temperature. The swaddling can include a blanket that comprises a first blanket flap and a second blanket flap and that can be removably attached to the pouch. The swaddle is used by placing one of the blanket flaps over the pouch, and then placing the other blanket flap over the pouch. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033432 | PATIENT POSITIONING AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A patient positioning system employs an arm having a first portion and a second portion which is telescopic relative to the first portion. A first positioning device may be coupled to the first portion of the arm providing support for the arm. The first positioning device is rotatable on a first axis, allowing the arm to rotate with the first positioning device. The second positioning device is coupled to the second portion of the arm and movable with the second portion of the arm relative to the first portion of the arm. The second positioning device is operable to rotate a patient support at least on a second axis. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033433 | COUCH DEVICE AND FUNCTIONAL IMAGE/MORPHOLOGICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - A couch device including sliders axially supported by lower ends of both of link members, and including nut members. Guide rails substantially horizontally guide each slider. A screw member is arranged along the guide rail and is configured to apply a driving force to each slider when it is relatively rotated for each nut member and, due to the driving force, substantially horizontally transfer each slider. A clutch unit selectively carries out the operations of rotating one nut member integrated with the screw member such that the driving force is prevented from being applied to one slider, or relatively rotating one nut member for the screw member such that the driving force is applied to one slider. A binding unit binds one slider to the guide rail when the driving force is not applied to the one slider. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033434 | CANTILEVERED PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033435 | PIECE OF FURNITURE, SUCH AS AN ADJUSTABLE BED, HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM - An adjustable bed includes a main frame which supports a mattress platform, a fixed frame base having wheels mounted thereto for displacement thereof on a floor surface, and a lift mechanism interconnecting the main frame and the fixed frame base. The lift mechanism supports the main frame and is actuated to displace and position the main frame between a fully collapsed position and a fully elevated position relative to the fixed frame base without any longitudinal displacement of the bed. The main frame, the fixed base and the lift mechanism collapse into a low profile bed configuration in the fully collapsed position, such that the mattress platform is located at a minimum vertical height of at most 9 inches above the floor surface. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033436 | CANTILEVERED PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033437 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS AND ALSO A POSITIONING METHOD FOR POSITIONING A PATIENT'S HEAD WITHIN A SURGICAL HEAD RESTRAINT UNIT - A patient support apparatus having a support table, a transfer plate, which is disposed movably in relation to the support table in a direction and on which a patient is supported for a surgical intervention and/or a medical imaging examination, and a surgical head restraint unit, which is disposed on the transfer plate is provided. The patient support apparatus includes a position monitoring apparatus for monitoring and/or checking a position of the surgical head restraint unit. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033438 | ERGONOMICAL PILLOW FOR HEAD REST - An ergonomical pillow for head rest, comprising: a pillow surface, a pillow, a shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion, the pillow surface and the pillow are made from soft buffer material, the pillow has at least one hollow pore, the shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion covers top of the hollow pore, the pillow surface covers top of the shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion. The pillow surface and shock absorbing and pressure relief cushion can settle into a groove, where the level of which is subject to user's weight, to provide appropriate support for a body type. The present invention provides excellent extent for coverage and user's head positioning such that the head and neck are settled in a proper position, and guides user to rest his/her shoulder near bottom edge of the pillow to avoid neck muscle spasm, and can offer equalized pressure relief. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033439 | Portable Sleeping Table Apparatus and Method - A folding portable sleeping table comprises a planar member rotatably connected to at least one longitudinal support member. A support arm has a proximal and a distal end. The proximal end of the support arm is rotatably connected to the planar member. The longitudinal support member has notches to engage the distal end of the support arm. The longitudinal support member has a hollow interior sized to accept at least one extendable member. A base member is positioned on a lower end of the at least one extendable member. The at least one extendable member is adjustably secured to the at least one longitudinal support member whereby the base member and the at least one extendable member can extend in and out relative to the at least one longitudinal support member. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033440 | AIR FLOW MATTRESS CONSTRUCTIONS AND VARIABLE DENSITY MATTRESS CORES - The present disclosure and related inventions includes various mattress constructions with improved air flow characteristics, and in particular mattress constructions which induce or control air flow when force is applied to the mattress support surface. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033441 | AIR CONDITIONED MATTRESSES - Air conditioned mattresses have a core and at least one encasement configured to receive a conditioned flow of air into the encasement and to allow conditioned air to flow out of the encasement to a sleep surface of the mattress. Additional conditioned air conducting layers are provided in combination with the encasement. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033442 | Cutting Tool - A cutting tool designed to easily and efficiently remove a hair weave. The tool has a main body including a fully integrated handle, central portion and slide portion. The central portion has a top edge and the slide portion has a guiding edge and a pointed tip. The main body houses a blade which is partially enclosed by the central portion of the main body and exposed along a sharpened edge along the top edge of the central portion. The sharpened edge of the blade extends into the guide edge of the slide. The blade is designed to cut the thread of a hair weave in order to remove it from the existing hair. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033443 | WASHING MACHING APPLIANCE WITH A DRAIN PUMP - A washing machine appliance is provided. The washing machine appliance includes a wash basket rotatably mounted within a wash tub and a drain pump for removing liquid from the wash tub. During a spin cycle of the washing machine appliance, the drain pump may be activated during an acceleration portion of the spin cycle. Further, the drain pump may be operated at a first duty cycle for a first portion of a dwell step of the spin cycle and at a second duty cycle for a second portion of the dwell step of the spin cycle. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033444 | Washing Method for Washing Machine and a Washing Machine - A washing machine contains a wash tub, an impeller and a motor. Clothing is put into the tub and the load is detected. Water is added until the water level is below or equal to the load height. To begin washing, the impeller drives the clothing to overturn, resulting in generating three types of water flows: agitating flow, enhancing flow and balancing flow. At first, the agitating flow breaks the balance of the load to disperse clothing, then the enhancing flow overturns clothing for washing. Finally, the balancing flow maintains the circulation path for the load balance overturning. Single sequential control or repeatedly alternating cycle control of the three types of water flows can be adopted for washing. The invention can save water, improve washing efficiency and avoid intertwining of clothing, characterized by full-range, thorough, repeated and efficient washing. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033445 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING SUPPLY OF OZONE TO WASHING MACHINE TO MAXIMIZE CUMULATIVE CT VALUE - Method and system for controlling a concentration of ozone is a washing machine to be at or below a target value so that a cumulative contact time of the ozone with laundry approaches a duration of time of an entire wash stage or cycle thereby ensuring killing of any infectious diseases. The method comprises supplying ozone to the washing machine, upon filling the washing machine, and supplementing the supplied ozonated water by supplying additional ozone to the wash machine during each wash stage or cycle, and controlling the supply of ozone supplied to the wash machine so that the concentration of ozone sampled or exhausting from the washing machine is controlled to be within a control band between 60% and 100% of the target value and the cumulative contact time of the ozone with the laundry is at least 60% of the duration of the entire wash stage or cycle. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033446 | WASHER-DRYER APPARATUS FOR DAIRY TOWELS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method of washing dairy towels includes a horizontally-support drum, a side door on the drum facilitating top-down loading of towels, an outer enclosure for containing liquid, a drain below the bearings for setting a height of water in the outer enclosure, and fluid and electrical controls above a height of the drum for operation in a non-moist area. The washer can be placed in a dairy building and used to clean towels used to wipe and sanitize teats of milking cows. In one form, exhaust air from a vacuum air compressor of a milker is fed into the enclosure to dry the towels after washing them, thus providing efficient operation and a great energy savings. In another version, a drum access door pivots outwardly on a washing apparatus, and is held closed during drum rotation by sliding bearings on the enclosure. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033447 | Product - A dosing and dispensing device for liquid detergent comprises a hollow body having a portion comprising a flexible material, an opening in said flexible portion, and means to spread at least a portion of the contained liquid detergent onto a surface of fabric. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033448 | ORGANOSILICONES - The present application relates to organosilicones and compositions such as consumer products comprising such organosilicones, as well as processes for making and using such organosilicones and such compositions. Such compositions comprising such organosilicones are easier to formulate, and provide more economical and superior care benefits when compared to current silicone containing compositions. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033449 | METHOD FOR WASHING - A method for washing of the present invention comprises: a water supply step of supplying water into a tub; a motor actuating step of actuating the motor for rotating a drum provided inside the tub; and a spray step of spraying water into the drum through a gasket nozzle by actuating a pump for circulating the water inside the tub, when the motor stops. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033450 | METHOD OF DYEING AND LIGHTENING KERATIN MATERIALS IN THE PRESENCE OF A REDUCING AGENT COMPRISING A FLUORESCENT DEISULPHIDE DYE - The invention relates to a dyeing composition comprising a fluorescent disulphide dye and to a method of dyeing keratin materials, with a lightening effect, that employs said composition. It likewise relates to new fluorescent disulphide dyes and to their uses in the lightening of keratin materials. This composition allows a particularly persistent lightening effect to be obtained. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033451 | AQUEOUS DISPERSION OF DYE, STAIN-BLOCKER, AND FLUOROCHEMICAL AND ITS USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF CARPET - Disclosed is composition comprising an aqueous dispersion containing a dye, a stain blocker component, and an anti-soil component. The composition provides uniform dyeing, and superior stain blocking and anti-soil characteristics to fibers, carpets, and fabrics by adjusting the conductivity and pH of the dispersion. Alternatively, the composition can comprise an aqueous dispersion containing a dye, a stain blocker component, and a retarder for slowing down the rate of dye reaction. Also disclosed is a method of applying the compositions and dispersions to fibers, carpets, and fabrics. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033452 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WATERPROOF AND VAPOR-PERMEABLE SHOE AND SHOE OBTAINED WITH THE METHOD - A method for manufacturing a waterproof and vapor-permeable shoe, consisting in preparing a semimanufactured component of an upper for a shoe, such that it can be arranged spread out on a flat surface or on two mutually opposite surfaces, then arranging on the inner part of the semimanufactured component of an upper a waterproof and vapor-permeable membrane, then preparing means for adhesive bonding between the semimanufactured component of an upper and the membrane so as to not inhibit the vapor-permeability of the assembly. One or more shapes, capable of shaping themselves complementarily with respect to the different thicknesses of the stitched seams and of the superimposed parts which constitute the outer surface of the semimanufactured component of an upper are prepared, and the membrane is coupled to the semimanufactured component of an upper, with the outer part of the component arranged so that the outer surface rests on the shape. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033453 | Interactive Toothbrush and Removable Audio Output Module - An apparatus may include a connection component configured to connect the apparatus to any one of a plurality of different apparatuses. A toothbrush may include at least one measurement component configured to measure a parameter of use of an oral care region, and a processor configured to change output of a first audio signal of a plurality of audio signals to a second audio signal of the plurality of audio signals based on the measured parameter. Another toothbrush may include a processor configured to receive first data from an external source component and output second data corresponding to the received first data to at least one output device in response, and the at least output device configured to output the second data from the processor. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033454 | AMPLIFIED PIEZOELECTRIC CAMERA LENS CLEANER - A lens cleaning device includes a piezoelectric member including a first side, a second side, and a central aperture. The piezoelectric member is operably coupled to a power source. A resilient member includes an inner edge and an outer edge. One of the inner edge and the outer edge of the resilient member is operably coupled to the first side of the piezoelectric member. A lens is operably coupled to the other of the inner edge and the outer edge of the resilient member. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033455 | VISUALIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for the cleaning of an endotracheal tube while a patient is being supported by a ventilator connected to the endotracheal tube for the purpose of increasing the available space for airflow or to prevent the build up of materials that may constrict airflow or be a potential nidus for infection. In one embodiment, a mechanically-actuated endotracheal tube cleaning device is configured to removably receive a visualization member to provide cleaning of the endotracheal tube under direct visualization. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033456 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING BLEEDER VALVES - An apparatus for cleaning bleeder valves is disclosed. The apparatus includes a rigid casing and a flexible casing rotatably connected to the rigid casing. The flexible casing is adapted to provide fluid-tight coupling of the flexible casing to a bleeder valve. Within the flexible casing, a flexible shaft is rotatably mounted and extended from one end of the flexible casing to a position outwardly of an opposite end of the flexible casing. Connected to the flexible shaft is a drill bit adapted for engagement to breakdown sediments. The drill bit includes a tip, a first and second flutes. The first and second flutes are extended longitudinally along the length of the drill bit, and are relatively straight. The first flute includes a first cutting edge, and the second flute includes a second cutting edge. Also connected to the rigid casing is a valve adapted for selective venting of an interior of the rigid casing. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033457 | ORAL HYGIENE IMPLEMENTS HAVING FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - An oral hygiene implement includes a cleaning element carrier and a body. The body has a proximal end and a distal end. The cleaning element carrier has a first area and a second area wherein the second area is disposed inboard of the first area. The first area is attached to the body while the second area is unattached to the body. A bending element is disposed between the first area and the second area, thereby allowing the second area to bend/flex while the first area stays fixed to the body. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033458 | Toothbrush Head - A toothbrush head having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface is described herein. The head has a first portion, a second portion, and an opening between the first portion and the second portion. The opening extends from the top surface to the bottom surface. A first plurality of contact elements are positioned on the first portion and the second portion. A second plurality of contact elements are positioned on the first portion and the second portion. Each of the second plurality of contact elements has an elastomer. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033459 | CLEANING BRUSH - A cleaning brush is composed of a grip, a brush body, and a tightener. The grip includes a mounting portion running through first and second lateral sides and having an opening formed on a top side thereof, and a retaining portion located at third and fourth lateral sides. The brush body is a spherical reticular member formed of a tubular reticulum and includes a central portion passing through the opening and located at the mounting portion. The holds the central portion and the retaining portion for limiting the relative positions of the brush body and the grip. Thus, the brush body is not subject to sliding with respect to the grip to make the cleaning brush have definite perception of touch and preferable cleaning effect. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033460 | Swivel Mop with Revolving Dehydration Function - A swivel mop includes a handle unit, a first rotation disk, a second rotation disk, a cleaning unit, and a plurality of linking cords. The handle unit includes an outer tube, a connecting cap, and an inner post. The first rotation disk is connected with the connecting cap. The second rotation disk is driven by the inner post. The cleaning unit includes a plurality of cloth strips connected with the first rotation disk. The linking cords are connected between the second rotation disk and the cloth strips. Thus, when the second rotation disk is rotated by the inner post, the linking cords are driven by the second rotation disk to drive the cloth strips so that the cloth strips are driven toward a central portion to shorten the extent of expansion of the cloth strips during the dehydration process. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033461 | MOPPING DEVICE - A mopping device comprising a substantially wedge-shaped support body ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140033462 | SCOURER HAVING A SHAPE-SUPPORTING BODY - Disclosed is a scourer ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140033463 | UPWARD EXTENDING BRUSH FOR FLOOR CLEANER - An upstanding brush assembly for attachment to a cleaning apparatus includes a brush element and a brush clip receiving and constraining the brush element. A mounting bracket attached to a surface of the cleaning apparatus is engaged by the brush clip for positioning the brush element in a substantially vertical upstanding position. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033464 | WASHING ELEMENT FOR A WASHING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WASHING ELEMENT - A washing element for a washing system is provided, in particular an automatic motor vehicle washing system, wherein the washing element is formed by a foam material. To provide a washing element of this kind wherein the risk of damage to the article to be washed can be reduced, the washing element is a foam sheet which has at least on one side a skin, wherein the skin is provided, at least in certain sections, with a surface texturing. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033465 | VEHICLE WIPER DEVICE - A wiper of a vehicle wiper device moves between a first position, which is a stop position, and a second position. A first pivot member is pivoted back and forth about a first axis by a drive force of a drive source. A second pivot member is pivotal about a second axis. A coupling pivot member is coupled to the first pivot member pivotally about a third axis and the second pivot member pivotally about a fourth axis. The wiper is coupled to and pivoted integrally with the coupling pivot member. A third position is located between the first position and the second position. A line extending through the third axis and the fourth axis is parallel to a line extending through the first axis and the second axis when the wiper is in a first movable range between the first position and the third position. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033466 | WIPER BLADE ADAPTER DEVICE - The invention relates to a wiper blade adapter device having a wiper arm adapter ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140033467 | WIPER BLADE ADAPTER DEVICE - The invention relates to a wiper blade adapter device having a wiper arm adapter ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140033468 | FLOOR TOOL FOR A VACUUM CLEANING APPLIANCE - A floor tool for a vacuum cleaning appliance comprising a support member adapted to support a cleaning element and at least one suction nozzle in communication with a conduit that is attachable to a vacuum cleaning appliance, wherein a neck for controlling the floor tool is coupled to the support member and wherein the at least one suction nozzle is configured to float relative to the neck. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033469 | FLOOR TOOL FOR A VACUUM CLEANING APPLIANCE - A floor tool, suitable for a vacuum cleaning appliance, comprises a support member adapted to support a cleaning element and at least one suction nozzle adjacent the support member, wherein the support member includes a carrier pate and a floor engaging pad that are releasably held together by a clamping arrangement so that edges of a cleaning element can be clamped between the carrier plate and the floor pad. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033470 | FLOOR TOOL FOR A VACUUM CLEANING APPLIANCE - A floor tool for a vacuum cleaning appliance comprising a support member adapted to support a cleaning element and at least one suction nozzle in communication with a conduit, wherein the support member comprises a removable pad which is detachable from the support member. The support member includes a rolling arrangement that is engageable with a floor surface when the removable pad is disengaged from the support plate, thereby allowing the floor tool to be used in a ‘suction-only’ mode of operation or a “suction-and-wipe” mode of operation. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033471 | FLOOR TOOL FOR A VACUUM CLEANING APPLIANCE - A floor tool for a vacuum cleaning appliance comprising a body including a suction nozzle, a neck coupled to the body so as to pivot relative to it about an axis ‘A’, wherein the neck includes a base portion that defines a rail formation located at least partially about its circumference and the body includes a runner formation that is engaged with a discrete part of the rail formation, the rail formation being slidable relative to the runner formation thereby coupling the base portion to the body but permitting the base portion to pivot relative to the body. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033472 | FLOOR TOOL FOR A VACUUM CLEANING APPLIANCE - A floor tool for a vacuum cleaning appliance comprising a support member for supporting a cleaning element and at least one suction nozzle in communication with a conduit, wherein the conduit includes one or more plug elements that are engageable with respective sockets provided in the conduits, the plugs being removable from the sockets to provide access to the interior of the conduit. The invention therefore provides a floor tool combining suction and wipe cleaning facilities with improved maintainability for the user. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033473 | FLOOR TOOL FOR A VACUUM CLEANING APPLIANCE - A floor tool for a vacuum cleaning appliance, the floor tool comprising a main body including a suction nozzle comprising a surface engaging skirt that depends downwardly to define an outer periphery of a suction chamber having a suction chamber outlet, the surface engaging skirt including a leading edge, a trailing edge, and side edges extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge, and wherein the trailing edge depends downwardly from the suction nozzle by a first distance and the leading edge depends downwardly from the suction nozzle by a second distance that is less than the first distance so as to define a predetermined gap with a floor surface, in use. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033474 | REINFORCING EYELET FOR A HOLE - A reinforcing eyelet for a hole, comprising two annular metal plates ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140033475 | ASSIST DEVICE FOR MOVABLE BODY - A movable body assisting apparatus according to an embodiment includes a received body provided on either one of a support body and a movable body that moves relatively against the support body; and a base body. A contact body is provided to be capable of coupling and uncoupling with the received body, to be capable of moving along a course of movement from a first position to a second position on the base body, and to be capable of rocking while moving in a direction retreating from the course of movement. An urging mechanism for urging the contact body is provided on the other of the support body and the movable body. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033476 | Hinge device for doors, shutters or the like - A hinge device for rotatably moving a closing element includes a fixed element anchorable to a stationary support structure coupled to a movable element anchorable to the closing element for rotating around a first longitudinal axis between an open position and a closed position. The device further includes at least one slider movable along a second axis between a compressed and an extended position. One between the movable element and the fixed element includes at least one operating chamber defining the second axis so as to slidably house the slider, the other element including a pivot defining the first axis. The pivot and the slider are reciprocally coupled so that to the rotation of the movable element around the first axis corresponds the sliding of the slider along the second axis and vice versa. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033477 | HINGE FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A hinge for a portable computing device has a shaft, a rotating bracket and a stationary bracket. The shaft includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is a cylindrical tube. The cylindrical tube has an internal cavity. The second portion has an outer surface and a notch. The notch is formed in the outer surface of the second portion and communicates with the internal cavity of the cylindrical tube. Therefore, cables extending through the internal cavity of the cylindrical tube of the shaft will extend through the notch to electrically connect their corresponding devices in a base and a cover of the portable computing device. The connection of the cables to their corresponding devices is facilitated, because there is no obstruction in the notch, thereby increasing productivity. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033478 | FASTENING ASSEMBLY FOR BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR ON A SIDE WALL OF A FURNITURE BODY - The invention relates to a fixing arrangement for fixing a built-in fridge ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140033479 | Feed Device for Fibers or Fiber Flocks - The feed device for scattering individualized fibers or fiber flocks comprises a scattering section, in which a driven feed roller and a driven opening roller cooperating with the feed roller are arranged. A dispensing device for storing and dispensing a fiber sliver is assigned to the feed roller in such a way that the feed roller pulls in the fiber sliver provided by the dispensing device, as a result of which the feed roller is fed with the fiber sliver or the fiber fleece strip. The opening roller is arranged adjacent to the feed roller in such a way that it opens up the fiber sliver pulled in by the feed roller to form individual fibers or fiber flocks and scatters them. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033480 | Device and Method for Forming a Uniform or Profiled Fleece or a Uniform or Profiled Fiber Flock Mat - The device for producing a uniform or profiled fleece or a fiber flock mat includes a material dispensing device which produces a fleece and a transport device for the further transport of the fleece. The device also includes a measuring device to determine a transverse profile and a longitudinal profile of the fleece by measuring the mass per unit area of the fleece across its width, and a profile-changing device for supplying individualized fibers or fiber flocks to the fleece. A control unit controls the profile-changing device on the basis of the results of the measuring device in such a way that the profile-changing device supplies the individualized fibers or fiber flocks section by section in a targeted manner. Thus, depending on the purpose of the application, a uniform fleece or a fleece with a nonuniform transverse profile or longitudinal profile can be produced. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033481 | Clamping Device, in Particular for Hoses - The clamping device has a clamping element ( | 2014-02-06 |
20140033482 | MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT SYSTEM HAVING A MULTI-POLE MAGNETIC STRUCTURE AND POLE PIECES - An attachment system comprises an attachment assembly having a side with an exposed surface. A magnetic structure comprises a plurality of assembly field emission sources having positions and polarities relating to an attachment spatial force function. A plurality of assembly pole pieces are coupled to the magnetic structure such that a spatial spacing is created between the magnetic structure and the side. Each assembly pole piece is coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of assembly field emission sources for directing magnetic flux. An attachment target attaches to the exposed surface based on the attachment spatial force function. The attachment target comprises a plurality of target field emission sources having positions and polarities relating to the attachment spatial force. The attachment spatial force function is in accordance with a code and corresponds to the relative alignment of the plurality of assembly field emission sources and the plurality of target field emission sources to each other. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033483 | Method for Forming Stopper and Airtight and Waterproof Slide Fastener - The method for forming a stopper includes injection molding a stopper molding comprising a molding body portion which embeds an end portion of an element row, and a thin fin portion which extends outward from a periphery portion of the molding body portion on at least one end portion side of the element row, and forming a high frequency wave adhesion portion by adhering the fin portion of the stopper molding by a high frequency wave. By this, a fixing strength of the stopper can be increased, and the high frequency wave adhesion portion can be configured to bend easily by making a thickness of the high frequency wave adhesion portion thin, thereby stably forming the stopper which is difficult to detach for a long period of time. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033484 | Slider for Slide Fastener - There is provided a slider for a slide fastener. A cover member is attached to a body in a cantilever manner to cover a pillar portion and a lock member. An opening/closing member slidably formed between the cover member and the body is configured to open and close an insertion gap. The cover member has a first surface which is formed on the rear end portion of the cover member in substantially parallel to the body, and a second surface extending rearward and upward at a predetermined angle from a rear end portion of the first surface. The opening/closing member has a third surface which overlaps with the first surface in an upward and downward direction and is formed in substantially parallel to the first surface, and a fourth surface extending rearward and downward at a predetermined angle from a rear end portion of the third surface. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033485 | WEBBING TIE DOWN WITH FRICTION ROLLER - A ratchet includes a knurled or longitudinally ridged roller for engagement by webbing. A pawl includes a lobe having knurling or ridges formed thereon on its curved surface for contacting the webbing and urging the webbing toward the roller. Upon applying a pulling force on the free end of the webbing it causes the roller to rotate and the pawl to rotate away from the roller. Translation of the webbing in the opposite direction causes the pawl to rotate toward the roller and compress the webbing between the lobe of the pawl and the roller. The knurling on the surfaces of the roller and the lobe prevent sliding movement of the webbing therepast. Applying a downward force on an extension of the pawl will cause rotation of the lobe out of contact with the webbing and permit translation of the webbing in either direction. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033486 | DECORATIVE STRING HOLDER DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention discloses a decorative string holder device and its method of use. The device generally comprises an ornamental cover body and an attachment means. The attachment means is generally comprised of a tapered hole drilled into the ornamental cover body and a tapered helical spring secured into the hole. The string is secured into the decorative holder device generally using a twisting motion such that the tapered spring is able to expand into or contract onto the tip of the string. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033487 | NEEDLE PUNCHER - A needle puncher includes a needle and a grip member. The needle has a tip and a head spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of the needle. The needle also has a held portion disposed between the tip and the head The grip member is configured to hold the needle in a manner such that the tip of the needle is exposed from the grip member. The grip member includes a holding portion and a grip portion. The holding portion holds the held portion of the needle, and the grip portion is gripped by a user of the needle puncher. The holding portion and the grip portion include front ends, respectively. The front end of the holding portion is closer to the head of the needle than the front end of the grip portion is. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033488 | Process for Manufacturing to a Tape with Specific Pattern Interval - In a process for manufacturing to a tape with specific pattern interval, there are utilized at least two kinds of ultraviolet-fluorescent yarns with different chromophore, which is spun out of dope kneaded with a fluorescent material. When ultraviolet-fluorescent yarns and colorless yarns are wound around a warp beam or drum with or without infrared-fluorescent yarns, the ultraviolet-fluorescent yarns are arranged repeatedly in specific color order in the traverse direction during the warping operation. In the process, these yarns as the warp are also woven into a double-wide textile with a wide loom. | 2014-02-06 |
20140033489 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING QUARTZ CRYSTAL RESONATOR, QUARTZ CRYSTAL UNIT AND QUARTZ CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR - In a method for manufacturing a quartz crystal resonator, the method comprising the steps of: forming a quartz crystal tuning fork resonator having a quartz crystal tuning fork base, and first and second quartz crystal tuning fork tines; forming at least one groove in at least one of opposite main surfaces of each of the first and second quartz crystal tuning fork tines so that a width of the at least one groove is greater than a distance in the width direction of the at least one groove measured from an outer edge of the at least one groove to an outer edge of the corresponding one of the first and second quartz crystal tuning fork tines; and forming a metal film on at least one of the opposite main surfaces of the first and second quartz crystal tuning fork tines so that an oscillation frequency of the quartz crystal tuning fork resonator is lower than 32.768 kHz. | 2014-02-06 |