15th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120084896 | FLEXIBLE CUSHIONING PADS, ITEMS INCORPORATING SUCH PADS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084897 | Calf and Ankle Thermal Protection Device for Motorcyclists - The present invention provides a device for securing to the calf, shin and foot of a motorcycle user, to afford protection against heated exhaust parts and emissions therefrom. The device comprises a bi-layered material, with an aesthetically pleasing outer layer and thermally resistant inner layer. The device secures to the shin using adjustable elastic straps and securing snaps. The device features an optional ankle protector of the same bi-layered material attached to the bottom of the main bi-layered pad. Further, the optional ankle protector rolls up and secures into a stowed position to maintain maximum flexibility when not in use. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084898 | BODY-SHAPING INTIMACY GARMENT - A body-shaping intimacy garment for a woman has an upper portion that supports or at least contacts undersides of the breasts while leaving the breasts exposed, a torso portion extending from the upper portion, a lower portion that encircles the waist, buttocks and hips while defining a crotch opening through the garment for access during intimate encounters, and leg portions that extend to below the knee. The torso portion, lower portion and leg portions each include respective portions of inner and outer layers of stretchable fabrics. The inner layer fabric is worn stretched about the torso, waist, buttocks, hips and legs, with tension in shoulder straps maintaining some inner layer stretch along the torso portion while worn. The outer layer fabric has a lesser elasticity than the inner layer fabric, and the two fabric layers are connected at the bust but are otherwise disconnected throughout front and sides of the torso and lower portions, and throughout the leg portions to at least below the knee, such that the outer layer is configured to slide over the inner layer, and to flow over local curvature fluctuations of the inner layer, during movement. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084899 | Leg Cover - A leg cover including a supporter, which is worn on the knee or above the knee of a wearer and is provided with a plurality of buttons, and a tubular leg covering, in which button holes used for inserting the buttons of the supporter are provided in the vicinity of the upper edge portion of the leg covering. Instead of the supporter, a band can used so that a leg covering is attached the band with hook-and-loop fasteners. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084900 | Uses of sport hand covers in the sport of golf - According to the various features, characteristics, and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partial hand covers and uses of said covers, intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084901 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CROSS-LINKED ELASTOMER - The invention relates to method for producing a crosslinked elastomer by radiating a polymer dispersion of at least one crosslinkable polymer with electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet (UV light) and/or visible spectral range, wherein the crosslinking is performed in at least two stages as pre-crosslinking and post-crosslinking and at least one photoinitiator is added to the polymer dispersion to trigger the crosslinking reaction prior to the pre-crosslinking. At least one photoinitiator is added once again to the pre-crosslinked polymer dispersion prior to and/or during the post-crosslinking, and the post-crosslinking is also performed with electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet (UV light) and/or visible spectral range. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084902 | SOCKS WITH POUCH FOR INSOLES - The socks with pouch for insoles provide a device for stabilizing insoles and include a pouch for receiving and removably retaining the insole therein. The pouch is fabricated from a soft, moisture-absorbing, washable liner, such as terry cloth or the like. The sock may be manufactured in various colors and lengths (anklet, calf, knee, etc.) to accommodate aesthetic tastes. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084904 | Weight Balancing Face Shield - A rotational engagement component to engage a lens for facial protection, to headwear such as a helmet worn on the head of a user. The device features one or a plurality of mounts engageable to the helmet. A pivot engaged with the mount and with the lens, allow rotation of the lens from an as-used position in front of the user, to a horizontal stowed position. The pivot is translatable in its engagement to the mount allowing for translation of the lens in the stowed position to adjust its center of gravity on the user's head. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084905 | FUNCTIONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING UNIT - The invention relates to a functional protective clothing unit which provides protection from chemical and/or biological toxic and harmful substances, especially warfare agents, the protective clothing unit comprising a protective suit which provides protection from chemical and/or biological toxic and harmful substances, especially warfare agents, and a wrap which is associated with the protective suit and repels organic substances in liquid form. The protective suit is equipped with an adsorptive material for adsorbing organic substances and the wrap is worn on top of the protective suit to extend the protective function of the protective suit when worn and covers the protective suit at least partially and/or in some sections thereof. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084906 | Modular and Scalable Soldier's Garment - A soldier's garment includes a hard plate carrier, a concealable carrier that can carry soft armor panels, and separate soft armor panels. The plate carrier can be worn alone, the concealable carrier can be worn alone, the plate carrier can be worn with the concealable carrier, or the plate carrier can be worn with the soft armor panels. The plate carrier has an actuatable quick release system for enabling release of the plate carrier. Each one of the concealable carrier and the soft armor panels is released from the soldier with the plate carrier when the quick release system is actuated. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084907 | TOILET TRAINING DEVICES FOR SMALL CHILDREN - A toilet training device includes an odor remediation system for absorbing or masking odors that may be created during toilet training. The odor remediation system may include a modular odor remediating insert that may be releasably positioned within a recess that is provided within the toilet training device. The odor remediating insert may include an odor absorbing substance such as sodium bicarbonate, an odor masking substance such as a fragrance or a combination of an odor absorbing substance and an odor masking substance. The toilet training device also includes a system for dispensing wipes that may utilize a recess that is defined in a side wall of the main body portion of the toilet training device. A wipes cartridge is designed so that it can be used to conveniently dispense wipes regardless of whether it is separated from the toilet training device or mounted within the recess of the toilet training device. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084908 | TOILET TRAINING DEVICES FOR SMALL CHILDREN - A toilet training device includes an odor remediation system for absorbing or masking odors that may be created during toilet training. The odor remediation system may include a modular odor remediating insert that may be releasably positioned within a recess that is provided within the toilet training device. The odor remediating insert may include an odor absorbing substance such as sodium bicarbonate, an odor masking substance such as a fragrance or a combination of an odor absorbing substance and an odor masking substance. The toilet training device also includes a system for dispensing wipes that may utilize a recess that is defined in a side wall of the main body portion of the toilet training device. A wipes cartridge is designed so that it can be used to conveniently dispense wipes regardless of whether it is separated from the toilet training device or mounted within the recess of the toilet training device. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084909 | TOILET TRAINING DEVICES FOR SMALL CHILDREN - A toilet training device includes an odor remediation system for absorbing or masking odors that may be created during toilet training. The odor remediation system may include a modular odor remediating insert that may be releasably positioned within a recess that is provided within the toilet training device. The odor remediating insert may include an odor absorbing substance such as sodium bicarbonate, an odor masking substance such as a fragrance or a combination of an odor absorbing substance and an odor masking substance. The toilet training device also includes a system for dispensing wipes that may utilize a recess that is defined in a side wall of the main body portion of the toilet training device. A wipes cartridge is designed so that it can be used to conveniently dispense wipes regardless of whether it is separated from the toilet training device or mounted within the recess of the toilet training device. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084910 | Bath - A bath has a drain outlet at the end of the bath which is also that end designed to be the most comfortable for reclining against by a user. The bath may also comprise a removable cover having one part which when the cover is in place in the bath fits over the drain outlet and is substantially flush with the floor of the bath and another part which extends up an adjacent wall section of the bath substantially to a rim of the bath, for assisting in supporting a person sitting in the bath over or adjacent the drain outlet and reclining against the wall of the bath. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084911 | WASHBASIN - A washbasin includes: a washbasin body having a water containing space and comprising an insertion hole formed in a front surface thereof in a downward inclined direction and a drain hole formed on the bottom surface thereof; a water supply nozzle projected toward the water containing space through the insertion hole from a rear end of the washbasin body, wherein the projected portion of the water supply nozzle is rotated in a direction desired by a user so as to control a water supply direction and a water supply amount; a cold/hot water supply valve buried in a one-side edge of the washbasin body and coupled to the water supply nozzle through a pipe; and a cold/hot selection level installed on the top surface of the cold/hot water supply valve and selectively supplying cold/hot water to the water supply nozzle. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084912 | CERVICAL SPINE AND HEAD SUPPORTING DEVICE - A cervical spine and head supporting device is described herein for supporting a user's head when extended at least partially over the sink or basin. The device maintains alignment of the head with the neck or spine particularly as the user moves their head relative to the device or sink to prevent or minimize straining of the user's neck while washing their hair. The device generally comprises a base which is shaped for positioning within a sink or basin, a support column adjustable attached to the base, a supporting member extending from the support column, and a head support which is shaped to support a posterior region of a head of a user, where the head support is pivotably coupled to the supporting member such that the head support is adjustable with a movement of the head when the head is moved relative to the supporting member. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084913 | FOOTBATH WITH SEATING UNIT THAT IS MOVABLE BETWEEN A STORED POSITION AND A USE POSITION - A footbath ( | 2012-04-12 |
20120084914 | PATIENT TRANSFER DEVICE WITH DIFFERENTIAL BELT-TABLE SPEED CONTROL - A patient transfer device includes a table assembly having upper and lower tables with counter-rotating upper and lower belts. Means are provided to move the table assembly toward an extended position with the upper belt moving at a rotational speed which is greater than a translational speed of the table assembly. Faster movement of the upper belt may be in response to a determination that the patient has a characteristic whose value is within a predetermined range. The patient characteristic may be patient weight, e.g., with the predetermined range being less than 250 pounds. In the illustrative implementation a patient transfer device of the present invention includes a control system having a keyboard for receiving user input indicating that the upper belt should be moved faster, and control logic responsive to the user input which controls speeds of motors that independently drive the upper belt and the table assembly. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084915 | Bed rail having rotating seat for guard frame - A bed rail having a guard frame that prevents a child from rolling off a bed and a pair of legs that extend between the mattress and box spring. The guard frame swings between up and down positions and is pivotally connected to the legs via a first junction. A second junction locks the guard frame to the legs. The second junction includes a rotatable seat that engages a pin extending from the guard frame. The bed rail further includes a strap that engages a proximal end of a leg, a distal end of the leg, and an anchor, which engages the side of the bed opposite of the bed rail. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084916 | Horizontally expandable bed rail - A horizontally expandable bed rail having a guard rail frame that confronts a first side of a bed to prevent a child from falling out of the bed. The guard rail frame includes a pair of vertical support members interconnected by upper, lower and intermediate horizontal support members that slide horizontally in and out such that the vertical support members have an extended position where the vertical support members are spaced apart by a first distance and a drawn in position where the vertical support members are spaced apart by a second distance that is less than the first distance. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084917 | Infant Seat Carrier Blanket - A blanket formed from a main section and an auxiliary section sharing a common interface. The main section including a center section disposed between a pair of side panels that extend beyond the auxiliary section and are foldable inward toward the center section. In a fully stored rolled up state a storage flap keeps the blanket compactly secured and portable. The blanket is installed on the infant seat carrier by passing a safety strap in the auxiliary section through a loop of the safety harness between the infant's legs. While remaining installed on the infant carrier seat the blanket may be unrolled and unfolded to cover the infant. Without having to remove the blanket from the infant seat carrier or disturb an infant therein, the side panels may be folded inward and rolled up to a partially stored rolled up state beneath the infant's legs. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084918 | MATTRESS COVER WITH BED BUG BARRIER - A mattress cover and bed bug barrier combination formed of a fabric mattress cover having walls that define an enclosure with an elongated opening extending in at least one of the walls, a zipper attached to the cover for closing the elongated opening, the cover having seal regions laterally adjacent the distal portion of the zipper, a seal element secured to each of the seal regions, an external barrier flap having a first part fixed to the cover, and a second part foldable from an open position where it is spaced apart from the seal elements to a closed position where it is folded down to overlie and seal against the seal elements, and thereby provide a barrier to travel of bed bugs inwardly or outwardly of the cover through the distal portion of the zipper when the zipper in its closed state. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084919 | PATIENT POSITIONING APPARATUS - A patient positioning apparatus for supporting and properly positioning a patient during medical imaging procedures. A positioning apparatus can be segmented into articulated sectional members, which may be pivotally connected to one another allowing proper positioning within the gantry port of a CT, PET, and/or SPECT tomography scanning machine. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084920 | PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY TRANSPORT DEVICE - A device for emergency transport of pediatric patients that safely and efficiently transports a pediatric patient to a medical facility is described. The device facilitates a variety of rapid attachment mechanisms to support emergency medical personnel's ongoing need to quickly transport pediatric patients despite continuously, significantly changing specifications for conventional stretchers. Additionally, the device provides for safer, more stable transport of infants and more effective treatment of children with severe temperature imbalances. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084921 | UNIVERSAL BED SYSTEM - An adjustable bed system includes first and second end boards. A first height adjustment mechanism is secured to the first end board via a first mounting member and a second height adjustment mechanism is secured to the second end board via a second mounting member. The second height adjustment mechanism is independent of the first height adjustment mechanism. An external housing member is engagable with one of the first and second mounting members. A transition box is operatively engagable with one of the first and second height adjustment mechanisms. The transition box is positioned within the external housing such that the transition box is substantially inhibited from rotation during height adjustment of the bed system. A drive shaft interconnects the transition box, at a first end thereof, and the other of the first and second height adjustment mechanisms, at a second end thereof. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084922 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH STORABLE EGRESS HANDLES - A patient support apparatus includes a base, a frame coupled to the base, and a deck supported by the frame and capable of moving relative to the frame. The patient support apparatus further includes an egress unit coupled to the deck to move between an egress position and a storage position relative to the barrier. The egress unit may include electronic controls to limit movement of various portions of the egress unit. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084923 | NECK AND HEAD SUPPORT PILLOW - An adjustable head support pillow for supporting the head of a person during sleep or rest either in lying or sitting position, the support pillow comprising a base mat, a neck support member and a pair of parallel side support members arranged transversely to the neck support member. The neck support member and side support members are detachably attached to the base mat, such as with hook-and-loop type fasteners, such that their position can be adjusted to fit individual needs and preferences. The neck support and side support members are suitably from visco-elastic polyurethane foam. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084924 | PILLOWS - A pillow comprising a plurality of resiliently deformable members connected in series and in an endless manner to form a head bearing surface and a support surface for supporting the head bearing surface. In this pillow, nicknamed Contracks Pillow, each of the head bearing surface and the support surface comprises a plurality of the resiliently deformable members and the members are reconfigurable like a track. This pillow arrangement mitigates the shortcomings of premature permanent deformation of conventional pillows having a constant head bearing portion. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084925 | Adjustable Support For A Residual Limb Of An Amputee - A support structure for an amputee that has lost his foot is shown. The support structure is adjustable vertically and may be removably attached to the residual limb to support the residual limb when the amputee is in a wheelchair or is sitting upright in a seat or chair. The vertical height is adjusted by a spring-loaded pin and telescopic members. Pads provide cushions for the residual limb. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084926 | Washing machine and control method thereof - A washing machine in which performance of a balancer is improved and a control method thereof. The washing machine includes at least one balancer housing provided with a ring-shaped channel, at least one mass body movably disposed in the channel, a confinement unit to confine the at least one mass body to the at least one balancer housing so as to allow the at least one mass body to be rotated under the condition that the at least one mass body is fixed to the at least one balancer housing, an adjustment unit to release confinement of the at least one mass body so as to allow the at least one mass body to descend due to gravity during rotation of the drum, and a control unit to control the adjustment unit so that unbalanced load is offset by the at least one mass body. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084927 | LAUNDRY SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention relates to a system and a method taking advantage of the cleaning effect of pressurized cleaning fluid, typically water; and in a continuous process. Accordingly, a stream of cleaning fluid is generated and applied to the laundry via one or more nozzles, as the laundry passes by the nozzles. Advantages of the laundry system and method, without limitation, may include the following: (a) the system generally saves water, time and electricity; (b) washing time depends on the size of each laundry item; (c) there is no need to accumulate laundry rather it is efficient to wash even just one or a few laundry items; (d) there is no need to sort laundry items; and (e) using high pressure water may require less or no soap, thereby causing less pollution and saving money. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084928 | USE OF DIETHER COMPOUNDS FOR CHEMICALLY CLEANING TEXTILE, LEATHER, OR FUR GOODS - The invention relates to an improved method for chemically cleaning textile, leather, or fur goods, wherein the goods to be cleaned are brought into contact with a cleaning agent, wherein the cleaning agent comprises at least one solvent, wherein according to the invention a cleaning agent is used comprising a compound of the general formula (I) as a solvent, wherein x is a whole number from 1 to 10 and R | 2012-04-12 |
20120084929 | BILLIARDS CHALK DUST REMOVAL TOOL - The present invention relates to a billiards chalk dust removal tool. The billiards chalk dust tool is brushed across the baize on a billiard table for cleaning the chalk dust out of the baize periodically to preserve the level of playing conditions on the billiard table. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084930 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A CLEANING DEVICE AS WELL AS CLEANING DEVICE AND CLEANING TOOL FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method for operating a cleaning device with a drive motor which drives at least one cleaning tool. In order to develop the method further in such a manner that the degree of wear of the cleaning tool can be determined in a simple manner even when the cleaning tool is replaced, it is suggested in accordance with the invention that a wear value, which corresponds to the degree of wear of the cleaning tool present at the time the wear value is stored, be stored in a memory element of the cleaning tool and that this wear value be repeatedly updated. In addition, a cleaning device and a cleaning tool for carrying out the method are suggested. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084931 | DEVICE FOR PROCESSING OF CORES - The present invention relates to a device for processing cores with a view to restoring same for reuse as as good as new and unused cores a number of times for handling and carrying of different types of material webs, e.g. paper, tissue, etc., a number of processing means being arranged to act on the core for removal of material residues and possible other residues in the form of adhesive, e.g. glue or the like. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084932 | CLEANSER-HOSTING WIPER HEAD AND CLEANING DEVICE THEREOF - A wiper head includes a cleanser-hosting pouch, a pulling-tab, an anti-leaking layer, and at least one wiper layer. The edges of the cleanser-hosting pouch are sealed for containing liquid cleanser therein, and a pull-tab is attached to a tear-able exit portion on one of the sealed edges. The cleanser-hosting pouch, the pulling-tab, and the anti-leaking layer are disposed between the first wiper layer and the second wiper layer. The anti-leaking layer, the first wiper layer, and the second wiper layer are joined together in forming at least one fixing portion for affixing to the cleaning device. The cleanser can be released from the cleanser-hosting pouch and infiltrates one of the wiping surfaces. The other wiping surface is used for drying the wetted floor or wall surface. Hence, the wiper head pocesses both wet and dry cleaning capabilities. The instant disclosure also provides a cleaning device utilizing the cleanser-hosting wiper head. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084933 | CLEANING HEAD FOR A TARGET SURFACE - A unit dose for cleaning an unsanitary surface, such as a toilet bowl. The unit dose comprises a water dispersible shell containing granules defining a core. The granules obviate the need for sheet material in the unit dose and provide cleaning efficacy when submerged. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084934 | DUST COLLECTOR FOR MOBILE ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER - Used in a mobile robotic vacuum cleaner, a dust collector is disclosed to include a dust collection box, and a chips collection box connected to the dust collection box. The chips collection box comprises two openings respectively disposed adjacent to one respective roller brush of the mobile robotic vacuum cleaner and adapted for receiving chips directed by the roller brush for enabling the directed chips to be gathered in the chips collection box. Thus, dust sucked by the mobile robotic vacuum cleaner and chips directed by the roller brushes are respectively collected in the dust collection box and the chips collection box, and any non-dust articles that are accidentally directed into the chips collection box can be discovered and cleaned easily by the user. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084935 | MOBILE ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER WITH A DETACHABLE ELECTRICAL FAN - A mobile robotic vacuum cleaner with a detachable electrical fan is disclosed to include a housing having a fan chamber, an electrical fan detachably mounted in the fan chamber, and a cover plate detachably fastened to the housing to hold down the electrical fan in the fan chamber. Subject to the use of the detachable cover plate to hold down the electrical fan in the fan chamber, the electrical fan can be installed in the fan chamber conveniently without any fastening members, such as screws, or the use of any hand tool, such as screwdriver and, after removal of the cover plate, the electrical fan can be removed from the housing easily. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084936 | MOBILE ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER WITH A OBSTACLE SENSING FUNCTION - A mobile robotic vacuum cleaner with obstacle sensing function is disclosed to include a machine body, a first running wheel and a second running wheel mounted in the machine body at two opposite sides in such a position that the extension line of the wheel shafts of the first and second running wheels divides the machine body into a front part and a rear part, and one or multiple rear obstacle sensors mounted in the rear part of the machine body to detect rear obstacles, avoiding the mobile robotic vacuum cleaner from falling down the stairs or dropping in a hole during its backward movement. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084937 | Removing Debris From Cleaning Robots - A cleaning robot system including a robot and a robot maintenance station. The robot includes a robot body, a drive system, a cleaning assembly, and a cleaning bin carried by the robot body and configured to receive debris agitated by the cleaning assembly. The robot maintenance station includes a station housing configured to receive the robot for maintenance. The station housing has an evacuation passageway exposed to a top portion of the received robot. The robot maintenance station also includes an air mover in pneumatic communication with the evacuation passageway and a collection bin carried by the station housing and in pneumatic communication with the evacuation passageway. The station housing and the robot body fluidly connect the evacuation passageway to the cleaning bin of the received robot. The air mover evacuates debris held in the robot cleaning bin to the collection bin through the evacuation passageway. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084938 | DUST ROLLER BRUSH DEVICE FOR MOBILE ROBOTIC VACUUM CLEANER - Used in a mobile robotic vacuum cleaner, a detachable roller brush device is disclosed to include a mounting device, and a roller brush having one end thereof detachably connectable to the driving shaft of the driving device and an opposite end thereof rotatably and detachably connectable to the mounting device. Thus, when released the connection between the roller brush and the mounting device, the roller brush can easily be removed from the mobile robotic vacuum cleaner for repair or replacement | 2012-04-12 |
20120084939 | CANISTER TYPE VACUUM CLEANER - A canister type vacuum cleaner is disclosed. An object of the present invention is to provide a canister type vacuum cleaner including a suction nozzle having a movement direction changed smoothly and quickly, even in case of colliding with an obstacle. The canister type vacuum cleaner includes a body, a wheel member rotatably provided in the body and supporting the body, the wheel member including a main rotation member rotatably provided in the body and an auxiliary rotation member rotatably provided in the main rotation member to be rotated along a predetermined rotational direction different from a rotational direction of the main rotation member. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084940 | Castor Having a Greater Structural Strength to Bear a Heavier Load - A castor includes a castor body, a first bushing mounted on a top of the castor body, a bearing mounted in the first bushing, a top cover mounted on the top of the castor body to cover the first bushing and the bearing, a second bushing mounted on a bottom of the castor body, and an upright shaft in turn extending through the top cover, the bearing, the castor body and the second bushing. Thus, the distance between the top cover and the second bushing is increased so that the bearing and the castor body can bear a heavier load. In addition, the distance between the top cover and the second bushing is increased so that the upright shaft and the second bushing can bear a greater rotational force. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084941 | GATE HOLDER - A gate holder is normally in an open position. When pulled down, a return mechanism is compressed and a gate holding portion engages a self-closing gate for a period of time sufficient to allow a user to move through the gate, and which automatically returns to its open position allowing the gate to close without further interaction by the user. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084942 | HOOD HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - A hood hinge assembly is provided for operatively attaching a hood to a vehicle. The assembly includes a base link configured to be coupled to the vehicle; a deploy link coupled to the base link; and a hood link coupled to the deploy link and configured to be coupled to the hood. In a first transition from a first position into a second position, the base link and the deploy link pivot with one another relative to the base link, and, in a second transition from the first position into a third position, the hood link pivots relative to the deploy link. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084943 | SNAP HINGE DEVICE FOR FOLDING-TYPE PORTABLE TERMINAL - A snap hinge device for a folding-type portable terminal is provided with a gap between an outer face of a hinge shaft and an inner face of a second cam so that the outer face of the hinge shaft and the inner face of the second cam are compelled to strike into each other an generate and aural snap by an urging of an elastic member at the time of opening/closing the folder of the portable terminal. As a result of the aural snap, users experience a feeling of use at the time of opening/closing the folder, and a sense of comfort therefrom. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084944 | HOLDING ELEMENT FOR ADJUSTING A LID OF A PIECE OF FURNITURE - A holding element for adjusting a lid ( | 2012-04-12 |
20120084945 | LOCKING DEVICE - A locking device includes: a pivot rod extending through a connecting block of a U-shaped seat and through a connecting block of a rotary cover such that the rotary cover is rotatable relative to the seat between unlocking and locking positions; a resilient member for biasing the rotary cover to move toward the locking position; and a position-limiting unit including a guiding groove formed in one of the connecting block and the pivot block, and a guiding rod provided on the other one of the connecting block and the pivot block, and extending into and engaging movably the guiding groove. When the guiding rod is limited and engaged in one end of the guiding groove, the rotary cover is positioned at the unlocking position, where the rotary cover is spaced apart from the seat. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084946 | WINDOW SCREEN REPLACEMENT LIFT TAB - A sash lift tab having a base which is adapted to be temporarily fastened to the bottom rail of a window screen sash and a handle portion extending inward from the base to easily access for lifting or removing the screen without the need for hand tools once the original tabs or lifts have been broken or become unusable. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084947 | CLIP - The present invention relates to a clip, and more particularly, to a clip used to temporarily bind the upper binding portion of a plastic bag for containing foods, such as bread. The clip includes a pair of wing portions configured to comprise a guide portion, including a pair of guide members disposed in opposite directions and configured to guide an upper binding portion of a plastic bag to a middle portion between the guide members, and a reception portion, including a pair of extension members coupled to the respective backs of the guide members and configured to receive the guided upper binding portion of the plastic bag, and a support portion settled in a portion at which the pair of extension members meets. The pair of wing portions is greater in width than in thickness and operates to widen or narrow in opposite directions without being twisted. Each of the guide members has a brim of a soft arc shape and has a width gradually narrowed from the brim to the middle portion. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084948 | CABLE LACING TIE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The cable lacing tie devices include a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices to hold together a plurality of objects with a cable lacing tie device include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around the plurality of objects and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084949 | Adjustable Table Clip - This invention relates to a new device designed specifically for clipping table covers or any other material or object to different thicknesses of table tops. The device is an Adjustable Table Clip and the user can adjust it to accommodate the table thickness. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084950 | INTEGRATED ROCKABLY RELEASED LEVERAGE SNAP FASTENING SYSTEM - An integrated rockably released leverage snap fastening system is disclosed herein comprising a male snap and a rockable lever snap assembly wherein the rockable lever snap assembly may be removably fastened to the male snap to hold at least one item in place. To facilitate unfastening, male snap and rockable lever snap assembly cooperatively combine to create a class 1 lever system which may reduce friction and permit a user to rockably release the snap while reducing risk of damage to an item. Various embodiments of the present invention and a method of use are discussed herein. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084951 | Positioning Hook Structure for a Hand Puller - A positioning hook structure for a hand puller contains a base including a first and a second ends; a rotating member including a first segment axially connected with the second end and a second segment having a handle; a central shaft set being axially coupled with the first segment and the second end; two ratchets including teeth arranged therearound and fixed onto one end of the central shaft set; the base including a movable retaining member to abut against one of the teeth, the rotating member including a movable pulling rod to abut against another tooth of the ratchet; a positioning hook including a third and a fourth ends, the third end including two sides including two insertions, the fourth end including a hooking portion extending outward so that the positioning hook inserts to the holes of the base by using the insertions. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084952 | TRANSFORMATION OF A CREMATION CONTAINER FOR DISPLAY - A kit for transforming a cremation container into a casket for display comprises a frame and a canopy. The frame includes a head end section, a right side section, and a left side section. Moreover, each section has a top surface, a bottom surface and a continuous channel along the bottom surface. The frame seats over the cremation container such that the channel of the head end section receives a rim of an end panel of the cremation container, the channel of the right side section receives a rim of a right side panel of the cremation container and the channel of the left side section receives a rim of a left side panel of the cremation container. The canopy temporarily overlies at least a portion of the cremation container. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084953 | UNIVERSAL CASKET AND VAULT LIFTING AND LOWERING DEVICE - A universal casket and vault lifting and lowering device comprises four corner posts, a pair of end tubes, one of which is connected between two of the corner posts at each end of the device, a pair of side tubes, one of which is connected between two of the corner posts at each side of the device, a pair of straps, each having opposite ends rotatably fixed to a respective one of the side tubes, a power transmission assembly for rotating the pair of side tubes in a first direction to wind the straps around the side tubes to take up slack in the straps and for rotating the pair of side tubes in a second direction to unwind the straps and create slack in the straps, and a gear mounted to one of the side tubes which, when rotated, rotates both of the side tubes in the first direction and bypasses a portion of the power transmission assembly. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084954 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR - There is provided a method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor including: forming a conductive polymer layer on a surface of a metal pellet; and forming a dielectric layer between the metal pellet and the conductive polymer layer. Because the conductive polymer layer is directly formed on the surface of the metal pellet, the conductive polymer layer can be uniformly formed, and because there is no need to form an electrode on the surface of the dielectric layer, the process can be reduced. In addition, because the uniform polymer film is formed irrespective of the size of metal pores and the shape of the capacitor, a capacity of the capacitor can be maximized. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084955 | THIN FILM CAPACITOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF - Methods for fabricating a capacitor are provided. In the methods, a dielectric may be formed on a metal (e.g. nickel) substrate, and a copper electrode is formed thereon, followed by the thinning of the metal substrate from its non-coated face, and subsequently forming a copper electrode on the thinned, non-coated face of the substrate. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084956 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING THE JUNCTION OF A SEWER MAIN AND LATERAL PIPE - The present invention is an improved method and assembly for repairing a pipe or the junction of two pipes, such as sewer pipes. The assembly includes a launcher device having a launcher device body, a launcher device opening disposed on the launcher device body, and a main bladder substantially surrounding the launcher device body. The main bladder includes an opening that substantially aligns with the launcher device opening. The assembly further includes an absorbent liner and a lateral bladder having a tubular lateral bladder body portion and a flange portion. The flange portion of the lateral bladder is attached to the exterior of the launcher device body. A method of using the assembly includes impregnating the liner with resinous material; inserting at least a portion of the liner into the lateral bladder; inflating the bladders; pressing the liner against the pipe; and allowing the resinous material to cure and harden. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084957 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING THE JUNCTION OF A SEWER MAIN AND LATERAL PIPE - The present invention is directed to methods for repairing pipes or pipe junctions. The methods include providing a launcher device having a bladder and a liner impregnated with a material capable of curing and hardening. The bladder includes a first end, a closed second end, and an opening proximal the closed second end. A portion of the bladder is positioned within the launcher device, a rope or a line is connected to the liner, and the rope or line is threaded through the opening in the bladder. The rope or the line is pulled until the liner is at least partially within the bladder, and the rope or line is removed. The pipe is repaired by positioning the liner against the wall of a pipe, and allowing a material capable of curing and hardening to cure and harden. The methods allow for the rapid reuse of the bladder. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084958 | METHOD FOR REDUCING THE DIAMETER OF AN OPENING - A method for reducing the diameter of an opening, including peening a perimeter of the opening. A method for correcting the permeability of a part including a plurality of openings for allowing a gaseous fluid to pass therethrough. The method identifies at least one opening with a diameter which exceeds a predetermined upper limit and reduces the excessive diameter by peening a perimeter of the opening. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084959 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FORMING JOINTS IN COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - A tool is used to form a joint between a composite dome and a surrounding composite skirt. The tool includes a tool shell on which composite plies may be laid up to form the skirt and a spacer connected with the shell for filling a gap between the dome and the skirt. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084960 | CHILD SWING AND JUMPER APPARATUS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - Child entertainment apparatus and methods of operating the same are disclosed. An example method of operating a child entertainment apparatus includes suspending a seat from a frame and driving the seat for swinging movement by reciprocating an arm slidably coupled to the seat where the seat is free to slide along the arm when the seat swings. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084961 | QUICK SECURE SHELVING - A shelving system includes a product, a base, a tray insert, a template, and a placement clip. The base has a top surface forming a receptacle and includes a hanger assembly for securing the base to a shelving unit. The tray insert is secured into the receptacle formed in the top surface of the base. The tray insert has a plurality of slots spaced along a length of the insert. The template is received over the tray insert to cover the insert. The template has openings through the tray insert to selectively expose a desired subset of slots. The placement clip is secured through one of the openings in the template into a pair of the desired subset of slots. The placement clip acts to secure the template to the tray insert and is adapted to maintain the product. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084962 | CLAMPING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY OF STRINGER COUPLINGS - A clamping device is provided for an assembly of a stringer coupling in a region of a lateral butt joint between a first and a second fuselage section of an aircraft for coaxially connecting a respective first and second stringer of the first and the second fuselage sections, the stringer coupling intersecting a frame element profile in the region of the lateral butt joint. A supporting yoke is configured to bridge the frame element profile in an arc-shaped manner and includes a first end foot supported by the stringer coupling on the first side of the frame element profile and a second end foot supported by the stringer coupling on the second side of the frame element profile. The supporting yoke includes a middle tensioning hook configured to interact with the frame element profile. The first and the second end feet are tensionable against the stringer coupling. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084963 | COATED ARTICLE WITH SPUTTER-DEPOSITED TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE COATING CAPABLE OF SURVIVING HARSH ENVIRONMENTS, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments relate to sputter-deposited transparent conductive coatings (TCCs) that are capable of surviving the harsh environments of ovens so that they can be included, for example, in oven door applications. In certain example embodiments, zirconium oxide (e.g., ZrO | 2012-04-12 |
20120084964 | ASSEMBLING METHOD OF AN INJECTION MOLD - An assembling method of an injection mold includes the steps of: disposing guide rods and a ejection pin plate on a punch template; inserting guide bushes into the ejection pin plate; inserting ejection pins respectively into the ejection pin plate and the punch template; fastening a ejection pin fixing plate to the ejection pin plate; fastening a die fixing plate and spacer plates to the punch template, and inserting the other ends of the guide rods into the die fixing plate; and disposing a press plate into the die fixing plate, and fastening the guide rods to the die fixing plate by tightening screws. The assembling method set the guide rods first o achieve a positioning function before ejection pin plate is assembled, and thereby capable of effectively eliminating the problems of deformation of the ejection pin plate, breaking of the ejection pin, and abrasion occurring in the return stroke. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084965 | TRANSMISSION MOUNT TYPE OF SIDE ASSEMBLING - A transmission mount type of side assembling includes a cylindrical insulator; a core having a plurality of longitudinal holes and inserted in the insulator; a side stopper having a support connected to one end of the core in contact with the inner side of the insulator and a protrusion protruding outside the insulator from the support; a cylindrical case accommodating the core, the side stopper, and the insulator; and a plurality of bolts that is longer than the case and inserted through holes in the core and the side stopper from a side to protrude outside the case, such that it can simplify the assembly process of fastening a transmission to a car body and reduce the manufacturing cost, without changing the existing manufacturing line, and ensure safety in assembly. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084966 | METHOD OF MAKING AN INTERACTIVE KEYBOARD - Various methods of making an interactive keyboard in which a plurality of mechanically-depressible keys are situated over a display device, each of the mechanically-depressible keys being configured to permit through-key viewing of images produced by the display device, is provided. One example method includes providing a mold which defines a mold cavity. The method further includes introducing keycap material into the mold cavity. In such an example, the keycap material and the mold interact to produce a molded keycap having a viewing portion with one or more optical layers that are at least partially see-through and configured to provide one or more optical effects in connection with light that is incident upon the one or more optical layers. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084967 | POLISHING JIG AIR INJECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - This invention discloses a polishing jig air injection apparatus including a polishing jig installation base including a surface on which a spectacle lens polishing jig is placed, an injection member which is inserted into an air injection port of the spectacle lens polishing jig, and an air supply device which supplies the air into a balloon member of the spectacle lens polishing jig via the injection member and the air injection port. The injection member includes a main body formed in a pillar shape, and a seal member. The main body includes an air passage, and an annular groove formed in the outer circumferential portion of the main body. The seal member is inserted into the annular groove, is formed in an annular shape, and uses an elastic body. The seal member has an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the air injection port. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084968 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING PASSIVE WAVEGUIDE COMPONENTS - Various embodiments are directed toward systems and method for manufacturing low cost passive waveguide components. For example, various embodiments relate to low cost manufacturing of passive waveguide components, including without limitation, waveguide filters, waveguide diplexers, waveguide multiplexers, waveguide bends, waveguide transitions, waveguide spacers, and an antenna adapter. Some embodiments comprise manufacturing a passive waveguide component by creating a non-conductive structure using a low cost fabrication technology, such as injection molding or three-dimensional (3D) printing, and then forming a conductive layer over the non-conductive structure such that the conductive layer creates an electrical feature of the passive waveguide component. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084969 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THERMAL ASSISTED MAGNETIC WRITE HEAD - A method of manufacturing a thermally-assisted magnetic write head is provided. The method includes steps of: forming a laminate structure including the waveguide; the plasmon generator, and the magnetic pole in order; performing a first polishing process to planarize an end surface of the laminate structure; performing a first etching process to remove impurity attached on the end surface of the laminate structure, and to allow the plasmon generator to be recessed from the waveguide and the magnetic pole, thereby forming a recessed region on the end surface of the laminate structure; forming a protection layer on the end surface of the laminate structure such that at least the recessed region is filled; and performing a second polishing process on the end surface of the laminate structure formed with the protection layer until the plasmon generator is exposed, thereby completing the air bearing surface. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084970 | Electromagnetic flow regulator, system, and methods for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid - Disclosed embodiments include electromagnetic flow regulators for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, nuclear fission reactors, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant, and methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant in a nuclear fission reactor. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084971 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING ELECTRONIC PAPER DISPLAY ELEMENT - There is provided a device for mounting an electronic paper display element, the device including: a first roller formed to pass over a substrate in which display elements are to be mounted and mounting the display elements in the substrate by moving the display elements backwards, while moving in a predetermined direction above the substrate and rotating in the moving direction; and a second roller mounting the display elements in the substrate by rotating in a direction opposite to that of the first roller to move the display elements forward, while being disposed behind the first roller and moving in the same direction as that of the first roller. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084972 | CONCRETE EMBEDDED ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX - Applicant has disclosed an improved method and apparatus for installing electrical junction boxes in embedded concrete construction applications. In the preferred embodiment, a first box (with at least one attached conduit) is embedded in the bottom of a concrete deck at pour, wherein the box has an open bottom covered during the pour. After pouring, the cover is removed to expose the open bottom, through a plane of the deck, without having to break through the concrete. A second box, with an open top, is lifted up and fastened (preferably, screwed) to the embedded first box to complete a preferred electrical junction box. The second box is designed to be exposed to accept surface mount or exposed wiring methods. There is a passage between the first and second boxes for accepting wire pulled through the conduit(s). | 2012-04-12 |
20120084973 | ARRAY SUBSTRATE OF DISPLAY PANEL AND METHOD OF REPAIRING THE SAME - A method of repairing array substrate of display panel includes the following steps. An array substrate including a substrate, gate lines, data lines, common lines and repairing segments is provided. The gate lines and the data lines are intersected to define a plurality of pixel areas. The data lines include a first data line. The common lines include a first common line. The first data line has a broken line defect. A cutting process is performed to form a first cutting part and a second cutting part on the first common line, and thus the first common line between the first cutting part and the second cutting part forms a floating common repairing segment. A connecting process is performed to electrically connect the repairing segments, the first data line and the common repairing segment, so that the common repairing segment serves as a substitution line of the first data line. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084974 | SERIAL CONNECTION EXTERNAL INTERFACE RISER CARDS AVOIDANCE OF ABUTMENT OF PARALLEL CONNECTION EXTERNAL INTERFACE MEMORY MODULES - A first riser card of an apparatus in an example substantially axially connects with a first serial connection external interface of a printed circuit board (PCB) and at least in part laterally connects with a parallel connection external interface of a first memory module. The first riser card supports the first memory module with avoidance of abutment of the first memory module with a second memory module supported by a second riser card that is adjacent to the first riser card. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084975 | COMMON CARRIER FOR THE INTEGRATED MANDREL BATTERY ASSEMBLY - A system for the automated coiling of a jelly roll electrode assembly for controlled assembly and tensioning of jelly roll assembly is provided. The system includes: a shuttle, and a mandrel to which electrodes are welded; a base, mateable with the shuttle and on which the battery head assembly is mounted for welding to the mandrel; and a coiling device. The coiling device has an upper spool, a lower spool, holding a separator strip and a platform between the two holding the base. The separator strip is threaded through a passage in the mandrel separating positive and negative portions. Rotating the mandrel coils the positive electrode, the separator strip and the negative electrode to coil around the mandrel. The coiling device may include a feedback loop braking one or both spools and allowing the coiling tension to be programmed to a desired level. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084976 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING CAMERA MODULE - The present invention discloses a method for assembling a camera module. The method includes putting plural conductive bumps on a conductive contact of a substrate such that a large conductive bump is formed, and pressing the substrate and an image chip together such that the conductive contact contacts with a pad formed on the image chip through the large conductive bump to combine the conductive contact and the pad. Since there is no contact between the substrate and the image chip but the large conductive bump, the method decreases the probability for fracture between the substrate and the image chip and improves the quality of the camera module. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084977 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING BLOCK MODULE - Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a block module including: mounting an electronic part on a base substrate on which a ground terminal is formed; forming a lead frame to extend to the outside of the base substrate from the ground terminal; connecting a flexible printed circuit to a circuit layer on the base substrate; forming a mold to surround the base substrate; cutting the lead frame and exposing the cut surface of the lead frame to the outside of the mold; and forming a metal coating layer connected to the lead frame on the mold, whereby the metal coating layer is formed to surround the mold to interrupt the electromagnetic waves and the metal coating layer is connected to the ground terminal by the lead frame to make the process simple. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084978 | COMPACTION OF ELECTRICAL INSULATION FOR JOINING INSULATED CONDUCTORS - A method for coupling ends of two insulated conductors includes coupling a core of a first insulated conductor to a core of a second insulated conductor. Exposed portions of the cores are located inside a box with an open top. Electrically insulating powder material is placed into the box and a first plunger is inserted through the open top of the box to compact the powder material. Additional electrically insulating powder material is placed into the box and a second plunger is inserted through the open top of the box to compact the powder material into compacted powder material that surrounds the exposed portions of the cores. The compacted powder material is formed into a substantially cylindrical shape. A sleeve is placed over the compacted powder material and coupling the sleeve to the jackets of the insulated conductors. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084979 | COILING DEVICE FOR MAKING AN ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE - A system for the automated coiling of a jelly roll electrode assembly for controlled assembly and tensioning of jelly roll assembly is provided. The system includes: a shuttle, and a mandrel to which electrodes are welded; a base, mateable with the shuttle and on which the battery head assembly is mounted for welding to the mandrel; and a coiling device. The coiling device has an upper spool, a lower spool, holding a separator strip and a platform between the two holding the base. The separator strip is threaded through a passage in the mandrel separating positive and negative portions. Rotating the mandrel coils the positive electrode, the separator strip and the negative electrode to coil around the mandrel. The coiling device may include a feedback loop braking one or both spools and allowing the coiling tension to be programmed to a desired level. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084980 | Extending Useful Life of a Cobalt-Based Gas Turbine Component - A method of extending the useable life of a gas turbine component fabricated from a cobalt-based alloy is disclosed. The method includes applying a rejuvenation process to the alloy where the alloy is placed in a protected atmosphere and heated to three different elevated temperatures and held at the elevated temperatures for approximately four hours each. Application of the rejuvenation process allows gas turbine components to be returned to service for at least one more service interval of approximately 24,000 operating hours. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084981 | METHOD OF WORKING COOLING HOLE OF TURBINE BLADE - In a method of working a film cooling hole which communicates with an internal cooling passage of a turbine blade from an outer surface, in the turbine blade which has a heat shield coating and the internal cooling passage, there is employed a method of working a cooling hole of a turbine including a step of executing a bond coat on a blade base material a step of piercing a cooling hole in accordance with an electric discharge machining, a step of executing a top coat, and a step of removing the top coat in accordance with a mechanical method with respect to a band-like region including a row of cooling holes, by using an abrasive blasting, a water jet method or the like. Accordingly, an occlusion of the cooling hole, and a damage of the TBC due to the piercing are hardly generated. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084982 | DEAERATOR SPRAY NOZZLE AND RELATED METHODS - A spray nozzle assembly and hub combination for operation in a boiler feedwater deaerator is disclosed, the combination including a tubular hub capable of being affixed to a wall of a deaerator tank and a spray nozzle assembly that is removably engageable with the hub, the nozzle assembly including a nozzle body, a twist lock for retaining the nozzle body relative to the hub when the nozzle body is in a fully engaged position, and a spreader moveably coupled to the nozzle body and biased by a spreader spring against opening, the spreader is capable of moving to an open position against the spreader spring bias in response to boiler feedwater pressure to form an annular opening about the spreader, thereby enabling feedwater flow. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084983 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR ROTARY DRIVEN HAIR CLIPPERS - A hair cutting device has a stationary blade, a reciprocating blade and a rotary motor. The reciprocating blade has a cam follower in contact with the top surface of the reciprocating blade, and a slot for receiving a cam. The cam is secured to the motor shaft on one end, and has an offset pin on the other end. The offset pin fits in the cam follower slot so that when the motor rotates the cam through rotational cycles, the offset pin oscillates the reciprocating blade back and forth. The offset pin extends at least to or through the plane of the reciprocating blade for the entire rotational cycle of the offset pin, which reduces torque and twisting of the reciprocating blade. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084984 | CARTRIDGES AND RAZORS WITH TRIMMING WING - A cartridge or razor, suitable for wet or dry shaving, comprising a housing in which the housing comprises a front, a rear, a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a wing on at least one of the first side and the second side. The cartridge or razor also comprises one or more shaving blades disposed in the housing and at least one trimming blade disposed in the wing. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084985 | CUTTING TOOLS - A cutting tool for a pipe of specific diameter comprises a generally cylindrical body | 2012-04-12 |
20120084986 | Dust collecting vacuum hose attachment - A dust collecting vacuum hose attachment has a unitary, hollow, tubular body member. One end of an elongated cutting blade is secured within the body member and the second end extends out of the body member. A dust collection shroud is removeably attached to the upper end of the body member for the collection of dust created by use of the saw blade through a dust creating material such as wood, drywall, etc. The lower end of the body member utilizes a connection fitting for attachment to a vacuum hose, which in turn is connected to a vacuum source. Dust created during sawing is collected and accumulated within the shroud by the suction provided by the vacuum source. The dust in turn is sucked through the body member, into a vacuum hose, and then to the vacuum source. The shroud is removeable from the body member in favor of a rasp component which collects and accumulates created dust which is also discharged by means of a vacuum source. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084987 | Shaped Fit Sizing System - A revolutionary, new sizing and fitting system for jeans is based on the concept of shape, not size. This sizing and fitting system is organized around some basic body shapes categories: e.g., slight curve (straighter figure, flatter fanny), demi curve (evenly proportioned hip and seat) and bold curve (smaller waist, larger seat). To use the system, the consumer finds their shape using a shape measuring tool. The shape measuring tool calculates a shape category based on a differential of two measurements in the seat area. With this shape category information, the consumer can easily locate a pair of form-fitting jeans. The sizing and fitting system is also applicable to pants, shorts, skirts, and other clothing where form fit is desirable in the seat and hip area. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084988 | COORDINATE MEASUREMENT MACHINE WITH VIBRATION DETECTION - An articulated arm system can include an articulated measuring arm with a plurality of interconnected support arm segments. The arm segments can be moveable about a plurality of axes. A plurality of rotational angle sensors can mount on the arm and be configured to measure rotational position between the support arm segments. Additionally, a vibration detection device can attach to the arm near an end of the arm. The vibration detection device can be operatively connected to the sensors such that the sensors output a rotational position upon detection of a new vibration exceeding a threshold amplitude. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084989 | COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE (CMM) AND METHOD OF COMPENSATING ERRORS IN A CMM - A coordinate measuring machine for determination of at least one spatial coordinate of a measurement point on an object to be measured. The coordinate measuring machine comprises a stationary base, a probe head for approaching the measurement point and a frame structure for linking the probe head to the base. At least a first mechanical reference element extending along a first part of the frame structure is fastened fixedly to the frame structure in a substantially unloaded way, and at least one displacement sensor is assigned to the first reference element, wherein the first reference element and the displacement sensor are designed and arranged in such a way, that a distance from the first reference element to the frame structure in the region of the first part is measurable, the distance indicating a displacement and/or deformation of the frame structure in the region of the first part. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084990 | HAND SIZING TOOL - A hand sizing tool includes a base platform and a secondary platform affixed to and raised above the base platform. The platforms include a palm heel indicia on the base platform and an index finger tip indicia on the secondary platform. Each of an index finger guide, an index finger measurement slider, and a palm width measurement slider extends out of the secondary platform, these elements being adapted for measuring the hand size. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084991 | TRIGGER ASSEMBLY FOR PARTS CHECKING JIGS AND THE LIKE - A trigger assembly for parts checking jigs and the like has a pivoting trigger arm with a central bearing aperture. A universal base is supported on the jig, and has two pairs of pivot pin apertures located adjacent opposite ends, a U-shaped central channel in the bottom face in which the trigger arm is received, and two laterally spaced gauge bushing apertures in the upper face. A pivot pin extends through the bearing aperture in the trigger arm and one pair of the pivot pin apertures in the base. A spring is mounted in the base and biases the trigger arm to an extended position. A gauge bushing is received in one of the two bushing apertures, such that the trigger arm assembly can be readily reconfigured for placement at various locations on the jig by selective mounting of the trigger arm and the gauge bushing in selected ones of the associated base apertures. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084992 | Clothes dryer and lint cleaning device thereof - A clothes dryer having a lint cleaning device to collect and store lint generated during drying through a simple structure. The lint cleaning device, including a filter, a rectilinear blade performing a rectilinear motion to collect lint, and a rotary blade performing a rotary motion interlocking with the rectilinear motion of the rectilinear blade to collect lint, collects lint at a spot and stores the collected lint in a compressed state. The lint cleaning device is used for a long time without replacement. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084993 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CONDITION POLYMERS UTILIZING MULTIPLE PROCESSING SYSTEMS - A continuous process wherein polymers or polymeric materials can be subjected to multiple sequential processing systems of differing temperatures and process conditions to synergistically enhance the pelletization and conditioning of those polymers and polymeric formulations, dispersions, and solutions. The multiple sequential processing systems include the processes and equipment for mixing/extrusion, pelletization, multiple transportation processes, conditioning, multiple defluidizing processes, and optional post-processing manipulations of pellets formed. Multiple serial and/or parallel conditioning processing systems are disclosed. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084994 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DRYING AND SANITIZING SPORTS GEAR - An apparatus and method of drying and sanitizing sports gear or other clothing includes an upward-extending rack; a support base to support the rack; a plurality of arms on the rack to support the clothing, the arms angled like the arms of a tree; an ozone generator; and a removable, flexible enclosure that covers the rack and is secured to the rack so as to retain the ozone near to the clothing. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084995 | Energy efficient clothes dryer - A system for controlling a clothes dryer whereby the user selects a desired time of drying and the heat used to dry the clothes is adjusted during the operational time such that the clothes are not dried unnecessarily quickly. Accordingly, the energy efficiency of the clothes dryer using this invention is improved compared to the prior art. | 2012-04-12 |
20120084996 | METHOD TO DETECT AN EMPTY LOAD IN A CLOTHES DRYER - A method for determining an empty load in a clothes dryer having a drying chamber with an air inlet, an air outlet and operable according to a predetermined cycle of operation. | 2012-04-12 |