22nd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100132085 | Helmet comprising a movable visor with a vertical axis of rotation - The invention relates to a helmet comprising at least one movable visor and a shell to protect the head of the wearer, characterized in that the visor is attached to a support connected to the outer surface of the shell by a rotary mechanism making it possible to move the visor around the shell, the rotary mechanism consisting of a single mechanical connection positioned substantially at the top of the shell. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132086 | WELDING MASK THAT CAN CONTROL LCD SHIELDING GOGGLE WITHOUT TAKING OFF - Disclosed is a welding mask that enables a user to easily and conveniently perform manipulation thereof, thereby protecting the user's eyes and face. The welding mask includes a welding face to cover the user's face, the welding face having a transparent window, a wearing band to be worn on the user's hair, the wearing band being coupled to the welding face such that the welding face is rotated upward/downward, a liquid crystal display (LCD) shielding goggle including an LCD panel mounted at the rear of the transparent window of the welding face to protect the user's eyes from strong injurious light rays generated during welding, and a manipulation unit disposed spaced apart from the lower end of the LCD shielding goggle, the manipulation unit serving to detect injurious light rays generated during welding and operate the LCD panel accordingly. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132087 | Sports Glove With A Segmented Joint Protector - A sports glove comprising a dorsal side and at least one joint protector. The dorsal side provides a plurality of protection sections and the joint protectors positioned between the plurality of protection sections. The joint protector includes a base operatively attached to the dorsal side and a plurality of extended members attached to the base and projecting from the base. The joint protector substantially fills any apertures created in the sports glove by a user of the glove during participation in sports. The extended members of the joint protector deflect independently of the protection sections and can be biased toward the protection sections to substantially fill any apertures between the protection sections. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132088 | PROTECTIVE BIB OR APRON - An apron for use by dentists and the like is provided with a main body portion and a collar portion for securing the apron to the wearer in which the collar portion is adjustably securable at any position within a predetermined range such that it forms a close fit around the wearer wherein the collar and body portions comprise an absorbent side and a substantially waterproof. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132089 | MODULAR WADING SYSTEM - An embodiment is a wader system having an upper portion including a hood, a torso portion, and two sleeves. The wader system of an embodiment may further include a chest wader portion having a pouch into which the upper portion may be removably packed and/or stowed for convenience. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132090 | Korean-Style Woman Jacket Design Method - A Korean-style woman jacket design method is used in producing a jacket well-fitted to a woman with big breasts. The method includes the steps of: determining a back cover width L | 2010-06-03 |
20100132091 | BREAKAWAY VEST - A safety vest is claimed and described. In preferred embodiments, the vest includes a front panel formed from a first section and a second section. The vest also includes a donning fastener having a first and second side. The first donning fastener side connects to the first section of the front panel. The vest also includes a safety fastener having a first safety fastener side and a second safety fastener side. In most embodiments, the first side of the safety fastener is positioned on the second donning fastener side. The second safety fastener side is connected to the second section of the front panel. The vest can be donned, secured, and removed with the donning fastener and, because of safety fasteners, will safely break away from a wearer under tension. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132092 | Water Absorbant Evaporative Cooling Hat - A hat with a brim extending outward from the base of a crown wherein a water adsorbent material is disposed on the inside lower portion of the crown, and extends outward onto the underside of the brim. A headband member on the outside lower portion of the base of the crown constricts the crown, causing it to apply the portion of the water adsorbent material disposed therein directly to the head of a user. The crown has venting holes incorporated along the head band. The water absorbent material comprises a closed cell foam material. The closed cell foam material is encased in a water adsorbent matting material to prevent direct contact between the closed cell foam material and the skin of a user. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132093 | Non-Slip Material for Waist Lining and Waist Lining Provided with Non-Slip Material - [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A thermally-meltable resin layer ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100132094 | REMOVABLE LINER SYSTEM FOR HEADGEAR - A removable washable liner system for headgear. The system may be used to line headgear of different materials, sizes and/or geometries. An embodiment of the system generally includes a liner body with a base layer and a moisture layer that is attached to the inner surface thereof. A means for releasably securing may attach the liner body to a portion of headgear. In some embodiments, the system includes at least one deodorizing substance. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132095 | REVERSIBLE FASTENING DEVICE - Reversible fastening device of a helmet chin guard for motorcyclist or similar, by snap fit of parts interacting on the two sides of the chin guard and of the helmet, following the insertion, in the operating position, of the chin guard thanks to reciprocally cooperating guides, the device comprising, on each helmet side, a hook belonging to the chin guard and a hook belonging to the helmet, one of which is moveable and subjected to the action of a return spring and it is releasable by a user command, characterized in that at least the hook subjected to the action of the return spring is made of metallic material. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132096 | STRUCTURE FOR SAFETY HELMET - A structure for a safety helmet comprising an extendable/retractable visor. The visor is connected on each side by a connective part to a slotted moveable seat having a saw-tooth shaped position-limiting slot engaging a protrusion to control the position of the visor. The moveable seat is connected to a connective portion having a shaft with one or more protrusions engaging a connective hole with one or more indentations on the moveable seat. A seating unit having one or more engagement elements for affixation to the helmet is connected via a slot to a protrusion on the inside of a push seat. The protrusion has a threaded hole which engages the connective hole of the connective portion and is fastened thereto, e.g. by a screw. Upon assembly and fixation to the helmet, the visor may be extended or retracted by pushing on the push seat. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132097 | STRUCTURE FOR SAFETY HELMET - The safety helmet structure comprises a main body, an outer visor, an inner visor assembly including an inner visor and two moveable seats, a connective portion, a seating unit and a push seat. A connective part is disposed on both sides of the inner visor. The two moveable seats are connected with the connective parts through slots. A position-limiting slot is provided on the outer side of the moveable seat. A hole is provided on the rear part of the moveable seat. The moveable seat may be connected with the helmet through the hole. The moveable seat is connected with the connective portion through the connective hole. The inner visor may be retracted into the helmet or extended out by merely pushing the push seat. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132098 | Swimming Goggle Structure - A swimming goggle structure is provided. The swimming goggle structure comprises a frame assembly and a glass assembly. The frame assembly defines a receiving space and comprises a slot so the glass assembly is adapted to be embedded in the slot. The glass assembly comprises a connecting device and a functional lens. The connecting device extends from the frame assembly outward to a user's eyes. The connecting device has an outer end and an inner end. The outer end is disposed in the slot, while the inner end is connected to the functional lens. The distance between the user's eyes and the outer end of the connecting device is greater than the distance between the user's eyes and the inner end of the connecting device. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132099 | ENERGY ABSORBING BLENDS - A composite material which is elastic, which exhibits a resistive load under deformation which increases with the rate of deformation, which is unfoamed or foamed, comminuted or uncomminuted and which comprises i) a first polymer-based elastic material and ii) a second polymer-based material, different from i), which exhibits dilatancy in the absence of i) wherein ii) is entrapped in a solid matrix of i), the composite material being unfoamed or, when foamed, preparable by incorporating ii) with i) prior to foaming. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132100 | COOLED PROTECTIVE GARMENT - A chemical protective garment or ensemble is disclosed that comprises a impermeable, protective cooling laminate having a water-holding layer for holding and evaporating liquid, and a chemical barrier. The water-holding layer has a water-holding capacity of at least about 5% wt., and the suit is designed to retain sufficient liquid to provide cooling to a wearer upon evaporation of the liquid from the suit. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132101 | DRAIN CLOG REMOVER - An apparatus for removing a clog from a drain pipe, the apparatus having: (a) a container comprising a product chamber; (b) a pressurization assembly in fluid communication with the inlet; (c) a shaft coupled to the container, the shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end; and (d) projections extending outwardly from the shaft. The product chamber is adapted to receive a drain cleaning composition and the product chamber has an inlet and an outlet. The pressurization sub-assembly has a canister of pressurized fluid and an adapter coupled to the container and including a socket defining a receptacle configured to receive at least a portion of the canister. The shaft has an exterior surface sized for insertion into the drain pipe. The shaft also has a channel that provides fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132102 | PLUMBING PLUNGER - A high powered blast or suction of fast moving water to remove solid blockage or obstructions from within sink, bathtub, shower, and toilet bowl drain pipes uses a piston mounted within a cylinder with specifically designed interchangeable rubber plunger tips connected to the end of the piston powered manual water pumping plunger. The present invention provides a high powered blast or suction of fast moving water to remove solid blockage or obstructions from within sink, bathtub, shower, and toilet bowl drain pipes using specifically designed interchangeable rubber plunger tips and a piston powered manual water pumping plunger. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132103 | Method and arrangement for controlling flush water volume - A flush water volume control arrangement includes a replacement member for interchangeably replacing a conventional pusher member and for being slidably coupled with a valve body, wherein the replacement member has a sized configuration different from a sized configuration of the conventional pusher member and is adapted for being actuated by a flush actuator to push at a flushing shaft so as to complete a flushing operation with a relatively low volume of water lower than the volume of flush water through the conventional pusher member. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132104 | TOILET TANK VALVE STRUCTURE WITH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ACTUATORS - The disclosure is related to toilet tank valve structures and methods of waste treatment. The toilet tank valve structures contain a primary and a secondary valve actuation to support a full discharge for solid waste and a partial discharge for liquid waste. The disclosure is also related to a toilet tank valve structure for providing a limiting device for partial discharge. Further, the disclosure of the toilet tank valve structure is related to limit the physical size of the dual flush actuator by fitting the actuator with a remote, secondary, actuation module, thereby reducing the physical size of the primary actuator for easy retrofit in existing toilet tanks. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132105 | FLUSH TOILET - The present invention provides a flush toilet for simplifying structures used for backflow prevention and the like, and for reducing the number of parts. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132106 | SHUTOFF SYSTEM FOR POOL OR SPA - A control system for a bathing installation which has one or more electrically powered devices. A line voltage service is connected through a GFCI to power the electrically powered devices, the GFCI adapted to interrupt the service upon detection of a ground fault. A trip circuit may induce a ground fault and trip the GFCI in response to a trip signal, thereby disabling application of electrical power to the electrically powered devices. An electronic circuit is responsive to a fault condition for generating the trip signal. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132107 | BORDER FOR SWIMMING POOLS - The invention relates to a border for swimming pools, consisting of slabs ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100132108 | Pre-fabricated device for creating a vanishing edge effect and process for creating the same - A device for building a vanishing edge pool utilizing a prefabricated trough anchored to the exterior side of the weir wall of the pool so as to catch the overflow of the pool as it pours over the lower wall. A preferred embodiment utilizes a full cap to cover the entire thickness of the exterior wall and a vertical lip to help anchor the trough onto the exterior wall which is lower than the specified level of water in the pool | 2010-06-03 |
20100132109 | BATHTUB WITH CUSHION AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a bathtub with cushion and a preparation method thereof which comprises an external structure layer which forms an external appearance of the bathtub; a foaming layer which is formed on the external structure layer; and a elastic protecting layer which is selected from groups of a rapid-hardening polyurea resin hardened layer, a polyurethane-urea resin hardened layer and an unfoaming painted layer, on the foaming layer. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132110 | BIMETAL LAMINATE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Bimetal laminate structures and an improved method for manufacturing the same are provided herein. In one preferred embodiment, the laminate structure includes a first constraining layer that is fabricated from a metallic material, such as stainless steel. A second constraining layer that is appreciably thicker than the first is also included. The second constraining layer is fabricated from a different metallic material, such as low-carbon cold rolled steel. An adhesive layer spans between and rigidly bonds the first and second constraining layers. The first and second constraining layers have a thickness ratio, a yield strength ratio, and a springback ratio that are collectively optimized such that the laminate structure can be formed, preferably through a deep drawing operation, to define one or more depressions/basins of a predetermined depth without delaminating or cracking. The adhesion strength of the adhesive layer is also engineered to prevent separation of the two constraining layers. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132111 | KITCHEN SINK WITH A DISH-WASHING APPARATUS, AND WASHING-WATER SPRAY APPARATUS THEREFOR - A kitchen sink with a dish-washing apparatus incorporated therein, which enables alternative use of a dish-washing function according to necessities, which can be designed simply, inexpensively, and conveniently for use, and which can increase space utilization, comprises a cover for covering an upper portion of a sink basin so as not for water to be splashed outwardly when dishes are arranged on a floor of the sink basin by means of a grill and are washed, a water supply pump for supplying pressurized washing-water, and a washing-water spray means installed at a lower surface of the cover, the floor of the sink basin or a side wall of the sink basin for spraying into the sink basin the washing-water supplied by the water supply pump so as to wash the dishes. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132112 | LAVATORY SYSTEM - A lavatory system is provided that includes a first wash station having a first fluid dispensing fixture and a first drain, a second wash station having a second fluid dispensing fixture and a second drain, a support structure extending between the first wash station and the second wash station and at least one array of photovoltaic cells supported at the support structure. The at least one array of photovoltaic cells is configured to provide power for operating both the first fluid dispensing fixture and the second fluid dispensing fixture. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132113 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETRACTABLE FURNITURE UNIT - A retractable bed is disclosed which can be raised and lowered in a vertical fashion. The retractable bed includes a frame for holding a mattress; and a counterbalance system to raise and lower the bed through vertical displacement. When the bed is in the lowered configuration it will come into contact with the floor thereby permitting a person to sleep on the bed. When the bed is in the raised configuration it will be near the ceiling thereby permitting a person to pass under the bed. The counterbalance system provides a convenient way to take the bed down and to put it away. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132114 | Portable hoist system for handicapped people - The portable hoist system for handicapped people includes a mobile carriage base; a fixed base; an elongated detachable mast extending vertically from and rotatably mounted to either of the bases; a lift arm pivotally mounted to a mast post; and a yoke operatively connected to the distal end of the lift arm. The mast includes a protruding socket adapted to be insertably mounted to a mast post mount on either of the bases, each mast post mount having a different configuration to accommodate the socket. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132115 | Baby Playpen Whose Enclosure Cloth Will Not Be Rubbed or Worn Out By The Posts - A playpen includes a support frame, an enclosure cloth, and a plurality of fixing bars. The support frame includes a plurality of support posts each provided with a mounting tube. Each of the fixing bars has a first end provided with a fixing column inserted into the mounting tube and a second portion provided with a connecting strip. Thus, the connecting strip of each of the fixing bars is secured on the enclosure cloth and protrudes outwardly from the mounting tube to separate the enclosure cloth from the mounting tube of each of the support posts so that the enclosure cloth will not directly contact with the mounting tube of each of the support posts to prevent the enclosure cloth from being rubbed or worn out due to a frequent frictional contact. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132116 | Patient Support with Orientation Sensitive Air Bladder Control - This disclosure describes a patient support having an air permeable layer, a plurality of inflatable bladders, a pressure-sensing assembly and a controller. In one embodiment, a combination of transverse bladders and vertically oriented can-shaped bladders is provided. In one embodiment, one or more angle sensors are provided in articulatable sections of the patient support. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132117 | PIECE OF RESTING FURNITURE SUCH AS A BED OR CHAIR - A piece of resting furniture such as a bed or chair comprising a least one actuator ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100132118 | ADJUSTABLE FURNITURE - Described is adjustable furniture comprising a first furniture component ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100132119 | SLEEP AID - Heartburn is a disorder caused by various reasons. In dealing with this disorder, there are different methods used such as medicinal therapy, change of diet and lifestyle and surgical procedures. In addition to the above mentioned, there are devices to raise the upper portion of the body during sleep to prevent upward movement of stomach contents. In this invention, a generally wedge shaped apparatus will support the upper body in a raised position to start the sleep cycle and will collapse after a period of time to allow the user to sleep on generally a flat plain and comfortably in various positions such as facing up or sides. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132120 | Adaptive Seat Cushion Having A Pressure-Relieving Structure - A seat cushion system includes a seat cushion assembly and at least one supplemental pad attached to a portion of the seat cushion assembly. The seat cushion assembly and the at least one supplemental pad include chambers that may be filled with a fluid to provide isolation between a user and a wheelchair or other seating structure. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132121 | SUPPORT CUSHION FOR FAST INFLATION AND DEFLATION - A support cushion for fast inflation and deflation comprises an air pouch and an air valve located on the air pouch. The air valve includes a valve base, a valve cover, a valve pillar and a locking member. The valve base has at least one air vent leading to the air pouch. The valve cover is coupled on the valve base to form an accommodating trough to accommodate the valve pillar. The valve pillar has a first opening and a second opening communicated with each other. The valve pillar also has a first position relative to the valve base to allow air to pass and a second position to block the airflow. The locking member can receive a turning force to drive the valve pillar to switch between the first and second positions. Operation is simpler and faster switch can be achieved, and leakage of air can be avoided. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132122 | Bed-Mounted Computer Terminal - Provided is a system and method for increasing a patient's satisfaction with a care facility. The system includes a computer terminal, user interface, and network, which may improve bed-ridden patients' convalescence experiences by providing them with educational and informational materials, communication capabilities, and entertainment materials. The system also may provide feedback to the care facility by collecting data from the patients. The computer terminal may be mounted onto a patient's bedrail using an adjustable mount, examples of which are disclosed herein. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132123 | TITANIUM MATTRESS MEMBER - A versatile support member constructed of a metallic mesh is provided in a bedding product. The support member is placed on top of the mattress core (whether foam or spring coil) before the mattress cover is attached. The support member may be constructed of titanium wire in a woven or welded mesh grid or web configuration, although other metals (such as, but not limited to, vanadium, chromium, platinum, molybdenum, nickel, iron, zinc), alloys thereof, or fiber composites (such as, but not limited to, carbon or graphite) may be used. The support member may be directly attached to the core or may be secured to the upper or lower border rods by hog rings, stitching, lacing, or other conventional means. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132124 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INTERNAL PRESSURE OF INFLATABLE PAD - A system, apparatus and method for controlling an internal pressure of an inflatable pad are disclosed. The apparatus includes a control valve, a sensor, a driving device and a controller. The control valve is switched between statuses to selectively perform inflation and deflation of the inflatable pad. The sensor measures the internal pressure of the inflatable pad. The driving device is coupled to the control valve to blow air into the inflatable pad. The controller is coupled to the control valve for controlling the internal pressure at a predetermined pressure. Responsive to the present of a user, the controller deflates the inflatable pad within a deflation period and records the internal pressure during the deflation period. A characteristic curve is obtained representing the variation of the internal pressure corresponding to the user and an appropriate pressure is determined based on the characteristic curve. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132125 | BIKE TOOL ASSEMBLAGE - A bike tool assemblage includes a first tool assembly and a second tool assembly. The first tool assembly has at least one first tool pivoted thereto, and the first tool is capable of rotation in a first plane. The second tool assembly has at least one second tool pivoted thereto, and the second tool is capable of rotation in a second plane. The first and the second tool assemblies are detachable to each other, which are characterized in: the first and second planes are not paralleled to each other, while the first and second tool assemblies are in combination. Thus, the first and second tools rotate in different directions. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132126 | FIBER PRODUCT TREATING AGENT - The present invention relates to a fiber product treating agent containing, in a predetermined mass ratio, (a1) a silicone compound and (b) a polymer compound having a weight-average molecular weight of 1,000 to 100,000, containing an alkylene terephthalate unit and/or an alkylene isophthalate unit, and a polyoxyalkylene unit, and further containing (c) at least one compound selected from (c1) a specific tertiary amine compound, or acid salt thereof or a quaternization product thereof, and (c2) a cationic water-soluble polymer compound, and a fiber product treating agent containing, in a predetermined mass ratio, (a2) an amino-modified silicone compound and/or an amide-modified silicone compound and (b) a polymer compound having a weight-average molecular weight of 1,000 to 100,000, containing an alkylene terephthalate unit and/or an alkylene isophthalate unit, and a polyoxyalkylene unit. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132127 | Washing machine and control method thereof - A washing machine and a control method thereof that are capable of improving washing and rinsing efficiencies of large-volume laundry (for example, bedclothes). When large-volume laundry is washed and rinsed, a drum is accelerated to a predetermined velocity such that the laundry clings to the drum, and therefore, wash liquid (or water) comes into uniform contact with the entire surface of the laundry while the laundry widely spreads, is stopped such that the laundry is separated from the drum, and is rotated in alternating directions to change the position of the laundry such that a surface of the laundry contacting the wash liquid (or the water) is turned, and therefore, even contaminants inside the laundry are removed. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132128 | WATER SUPPLY CONTROL FOR A STEAM GENERATOR OF A FABRIC TREATMENT APPLIANCE USING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A fabric treatment appliance comprises a steam generator having a chamber configured to hold water; a supply conduit configured to transport water to the steam generator chamber; a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature representative of the steam generator chamber at a predetermined water level in the steam generator chamber; and a controller coupled to the temperature sensor and configured to control flow of water through the supply conduit based on the sensed temperature to control the level of water in the steam generator chamber. The disclosure provides methods of water supply control that can employ the temperature sensor. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132129 | CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A clothes treating apparatus and a controlling method thereof are disclosed. The clothes treating apparatus includes a housing defining a accommodating space for receiving clothes, an air supplying device for drying air circulating into the accommodating space, a temperature measuring device for measuring the interior temperature of the accommodating space, a preheating unit for raising the temperature of the accommodating space according to the temperature measured by the temperature measuring device, and a controller for controlling the air supplying device and the preheating unit according to the temperature measured by the temperature measuring device. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132130 | CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF THE SAME - The present invention relates to apparatus and method for treating clothes, which can prevent an operation pressure of a compressor of a heat pump from rising, excessively. The clothes treating apparatus includes a housing which forms a holding space for holding clothes, a heat pump for generating hot air for drying laundry in the holding space, a sensing unit mounted to a circulation passage of air being supplied to the holding space or an inlet passage of air introduced to the heat pump for measuring a temperature of the air, and a control unit for controlling a temperature of the housing to drop below a preset temperature if the temperature of the holding space is higher than a preset temperature. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132131 | DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to compositions comprising certain lipase variants and a photobleach and processes for making and using such compositions. Including the use of such compositions to clean and/or treat a situs. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132132 | QUATERNIZED CELLULOSE ETHERS FOR PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS - Quaternized cellulose ethers suitable for personal care products are described. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132133 | KERATIN REACTING POLYMERIC STRUCTURES, THEIR SYNTHESIS AND USE - A (co)polymer structure comprising at least one portion of an acrylic, silicone, polyglycolic, polysaccharide or natural polymeric chain, comprising a plurality of functionalized units of general formula (I): wherein [C-A] is a portion of a polymeric or copolymeric chain selected from an acrylic silicone, polyglycolic, polysaccharide polymeric structure or from a natural polymer, and X is a functional group selected from one or more solfonic, carbossilic, amino acidic or epoxide groups to react at room temperature and in reaction conditions suitable for use on living beings and to form ionic or covalent bonds with keratin in absence of preemptive modifications of the polymer chain itself. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132134 | WHITENESS PERCEPTION COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to cleaning and/or treatment compositions comprising a dye conjugate, and processes of making and using such compositions. Such compositions can provide benefits such as an increase in the whiteness or blackness perception of a situs that is cleaned or treated with such compositions. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132135 | REACTIVE DYES, A PROCESS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND THEIR USE - Reactive dyes of formula (I), wherein D is a radical of formulae (II, IV, VI) or (VII), R | 2010-06-03 |
20100132136 | WORKING METHOD AND CLEANING DEVICE TO CLEAN A SWIMMING POOL - In a working method for a cleaning device ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100132137 | WIND TURBINE BLADE INSPECTION AND CLEANING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a system includes a blade maintenance vehicle. The blade maintenance vehicle includes a self-contained balance configured to stabilize the blade maintenance vehicle on an upwardly facing edge of a horizontally positioned wind turbine blade. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132138 | Drive System For A Cleaning Head Disposed In A Tank - When, according to the invention, constructing a drive system for rotating a cleaning head in a tank and allowing the system to comprise a hysteresis coupling having two magnetic parts, one being present inside the liquid space ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100132139 | DRIVE DEVICE FOR DRIVING A BRUSH ELEMENT OF AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush drive includes a first drive component for generating a magnetic field and a second drive component driven in both a translational and rotational manner under the influence of the magnetic field. A transmission element is deflected out of a predetermined position for transmission of both translational and rotary movement of the second drive component. The deflection of the transmission element varies along its longitudinal axis. A transmission element can be deflected out of a predefined position for transmission of a translatory movement and a rotational movement of the second drive component to the brush element along a longitudinal axis of the transmission element. The deflection of the transmission element out of the predefined position is varied along the longitudinal axis of the transmission element. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132140 | A TOOTHBRUSH - The present invention provides a toothbrush ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100132141 | Electric Toothbrushes - A toothbrush has a handle, a head and a neck disposed between and connecting the head and the handle. A bristle carrier is disposed on the head. The bristle carrier has a plurality of outer tufts and a plurality of intermediate tufts. The plurality of intermediate tufts are disposed inboard of the plurality of outer tufts. Each of the plurality of intermediate tufts have a height, and at least a portion of the plurality of intermediate tufts have notches. The notches are oriented in a direction which is generally perpendicular to the height. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132142 | RAPPER DEVICE - A rapper device for cleaning a heat exchange surface in a pressure vessel by transmitting impact energy. The rapper device comprises a striker and an impacting device for impacting the striker which has one end contacting the heat exchange surface in the pressure vessel. The striker comprises a piston section comprising a piston rod projecting out of the pressure vessel via a passage opening in line with the impacting device. A piston head is slideable within a piston chamber in line with the passage opening. The piston chamber is operatively connected to a sealing gas supply. The piston head is a separate part with an aperture. The piston rod runs through the aperture, e.g., in a slideable arrangement. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132143 | PLUMBING SNAKE AND ENGAGEMENT HEAD THEREFOR - The present invention provides a high powered magnetic tipped toilet auger with several hooking barbs located on the back side of the magnetic tip to remove obstructions from plugged toilets especially if the obstruction is a ferrous metal material or consists of a hookable or snagable material. The magnetic tip can be quickly and easily be attached to an existing toilet auger. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132144 | An All Purpose Abrasive Non-Woven Pad/Scrubber And A Process For Its Manufacture - Abrasive pads/scrubbers used for cleaning utensils and the like which usually involve rubbing of the pad along with some applied detergent/cleansing agent on the surface to be cleaned. More particularly, the invention is directed to an all purpose abrasive pad obtained of treated white coir which would be user friendly, durable with the loose fibers effectively interlocked and also having glossy, flexible, non-odour and tack free touch abrasive texture. Unlike the conventional synthetic fibers and metallic wool based abrasive pads, the treated white coir abrasive pad is found to be hygienic and free of any odour or be prone to microbes and advantageously durable maintaining its desired shape and texture even after repeated use and applications. The simple natural fibre based abrasive pads having effective lifespan and also safe and hygienic favoring handling conditions in various applications. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132145 | TOOTHBRUSH ASSEMBLY - A toothbrush assembly comprising a head component, a handle component detachably attached to the head component, and a toothpaste cartridge removably received within the handle component. The head component comprises a first body member having a first cavity and a plurality of holes configured on a front end portion, and a plurality of bristles configured on the front end portion of the first body member. The handle component comprises a second body member having a second cavity, a rotatable member coupled to a distal end portion of the second body member, and a first turning lug coupled to the rotatable member. The toothpaste cartridge comprises an enclosure member for storing toothpaste therein, a rod positioned within the enclosure member, a second turning lug coupled to the rod, and a plunger member movably mounted on the rod. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132146 | GOLFERS SIDEKICK 2 - This time saving device is apparent during the course of play. In addition, virtually all of The “Golfer's Sidekick 2” towel is used while on average only 30 to 40 percent of the standard towel is used and is attached either to the golf cart or one is tucked into the trouser making only a small portion of the towel available for use. Time constraints, especially during tournament play makes the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” extremely valuable. Existing towels lacks convenience of use and the inability to consistently make available the total use of the towel. The total embodiment, reversible towel with scouring pads, the pouch with attached accessories makes the “Golfer's Sidekick 2” the most versatile golfer's cleaning kit available. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132147 | MOP HEAD - A mop head ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100132148 | Windshield wiper blade device - A windshield wiper blade device is constructed and formed to be releasably secured in a fitted engagement upon an existing wiper arm and blade assembly to provide an effective wiping blade that is easily installed and replaceable in an integral form. The present device comprises a wiper jacket constructed in an envelope-like form partially sealed along its top edge and open but sealable along the remainder of the edge to allow the insertion of an existing wiper blade assembly within the walls of the jacket. A bladed edge having a multi-channel configuration is provided externally along the bottom of the jacket while the interior length of its chamber is formed to provide an angled nesting area for the foot of the wiper blade assembly inserted within the jacket. The chamber walls of the wiper jacket are lined with a resilient foam material on opposite sides to engage the existing blade assembly transversely and secure its position within the wiper jacket. The open top edge of the wiper jacket is provided with fastening material on opposed surfaces and a plurality of releasable straps to selectively close the open edge in a sealed engagement. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132149 | VACUUM CLEANER - The present embodiments relate to a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner according to present embodiments includes a main body; a wheel for moving the main body; a driving unit for driving the wheel; a sensor for sensing movement of the main body; and a controller for controlling the driving unit according to data sensed by the sensor. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132150 | Floor cleaning appliance - A floor cleaning appliance has a brush head in which a brush roller is rotatably mounted and which has at least one suction nozzle which is disposed next to the brush roller. Further, the floor cleaning appliance has a shank which is mounted on the brush head in a pivotable manner and on which a suction unit is disposed, as is a cleaning liquid container for cleaning liquid which can be applied to the floor surface to be cleaned, and a dirty liquid container for accommodating dirty liquid which is sucked up from the floor surface by means of the suction unit, the cleaning liquid container and the dirty liquid container together forming a container assembly which is adapted to be releasably connected to the shank. In order to develop the floor cleaning appliance in such a way that it is easier to handle, it is proposed that the cleaning liquid container is adapted to be releasably connected to the dirty liquid container. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132151 | SWEEPABLE ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER - An electric vacuum cleaner with improved broom-like feel in sweeping includes a head and a handle. Batteries are provided in the handle and a suction motor/fan assembly, as well as a dirt cup, are provided in the head of the broom. There is a side entry of the dirt cup into the head of the unit. Pivotally mounted to the dirt cup is a filter assembly. The head of the dirt cup includes a flexible nozzle. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132152 | WET TYPE SUCTION CLEANERS - A wet type suction cleaner comprising a tank ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100132153 | CLEANABLE FILTER SYSTEM - A cleanable filter system includes a filter housing having an inlet for dust-laden gas and an outer annular gap volume disposed about an inner volume. The inner volume and the outer annular gap volume extend axisymmetrically about a bisecting line and are separated from one another by at least one gas-permeable wall. A submicron particulate filter is disposed in the inner volume. A discharge pipe is sealingly disposed in the inner volume axisymmetrically about the bisecting line. The discharge pipe includes a peripheral cylindrical surface that is gas-permeable and covered by the submicron particulate filter. A purge-gas conduit is disposed in the discharge pipe and configured to be rotationally driven about the bisecting line. The purge-gas conduit includes at least one radially outwardly directed nozzle disposed in a region of the submicron particulate filter. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132154 | SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - A surface-treating appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner, includes a main body housing a component such as a post-motor filter. A door provides access to the filter. The door is connected to the main body by a hinge arranged to allow the door to pivot about the hinge's rotational axis and to move axially as the door is moved between closed and open positions. The provision of a hinge that can move along its rotational axis permits the door to move laterally as it opens, thereby clearing adjacent parts of the appliance, such as the spine. This allows an appliance to be manufactured that permits the user to access components housed inside of it, but is compact. Preferably, the hinge includes a cam arrangement, so that the door automatically moves away from adjacent parts of the appliance as it moves from the closed position to an open position. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132155 | CLEANING APPLIANCE - A cleaning appliance such as a vacuum cleaner includes a main body housing a motor and fan unit for generating a fluid flow. The main body also houses a removable pre-motor filter located upstream of the motor and fan and a removable post-motor filter located downstream of the motor and fan. It is beneficial to permit the user to be able to monitor the condition of both the pre-motor filter and the post-motor filter, and to remove and replace them as required, and so access to both filters may be provided. It is more important that the user checks the pre-motor filter as it gets dirtier than the post-motor filter. Therefore, the post-motor filter is not accessible or removable from the main body until the pre-motor filter is removed from the main body, by removing its housing. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132156 | CASTOR WHEEL ASSEMBLY - Castor wheel assembly including a castor pin having a castor axis; a yoke mounted to the castor pin—and rotatable about a yoke axis; a castor wheel rotatably mounted to the yoke about a wheel axis; and a gradient device disposed between the castor pin and the yoke. The gradient device is operative to allow angular displacement of the yoke axis relative to the castor axis. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132157 | CASTER DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE CASTERS FOR PORTABLE DEHUMIDIFIER - A caster device with detachable casters for a portable dehumidifier has a base mounted on a bottom of the portable dehumidifier, multiple positioning assemblies formed on the base and multiple casters respectively and detachably mounted between the positioning assemblies. Therefore, the casters are easily attached to the base for use or detached from the base for clean, repair or replacement. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132158 | VIRTUAL HINGE - A support system includes a frame member and a cover magnetically coupled to one another proximate an edge of the cover and in an aligned state. The cover is rotatable with respect to the frame member without any structural coupling therebetween while the frame member and cover remain substantially in the aligned state. A method of supporting a cover with respect to a frame includes magnetically attracting the cover and frame to each other proximate an edge of the cover. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132159 | Powered Locking Caster Wheel - A caster wheel, comprising a wheel contained between covers; a drive assembly connected to the covers; and a locking assembly connected to the drive assembly, the locking assembly applying pressure to a surface of the wheel under action of the drive assembly, thereby controlling a rotation of the wheel around both a vertical and horizontal axis. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132160 | Hidden Type Hood Gas Lifter Device - A hidden type hood gas lifter device may include a gas lifter, a hood hinge arm having one end portion fixed to a hood, a hinge bracket having one end portion fixed to a vehicle body, wherein the other end portion of the hood hinge arm is rotatably coupled to the other end portion of the hinge bracket, and a gear unit coupling the other end portion of the hood hinge arm and one end portion of the gas lifter. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132161 | Door stop assembly - Door stops are generally discussed herein for stopping door knobs or other door hardware from slamming against a wall with particular discussions on door stops having dampening means. Aspects of the door stop assemblies discussed herein include the use of a helical coil spring spacer for delimiting movement of a door and either a pliable insert or an outer sheath or both for dampening the spring when the same is impacted. A combination magnet and magnetically attractable plate or two magnets with opposite magnetic poles may be used to temporary secure a door in a fixed position. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132162 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE - The invention relates to a method for the production of an exterior door handle ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100132163 | PIPE HANDLE HOLDING MECHANISM - A pipe handle holding structure wherein force for holding a bar handle in a holder is minimized, the holding performance whereby the bar handle is held by the holder is improved, and the bar handle and holder are maintained in an appropriate state even in cases in which the bar handle is frequently attached to and detached from the holder. The pipe handle holding structure comprises a round pipe-shaped bar handle, and a holder for holding an external peripheral surface of the bar handle. The holder has a plurality of concealing parts for concealing the external peripheral surface of the bar handle and elastically deforming the external peripheral surface in a pipe diameter direction. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132164 | ARTICLE-STORING BELT BUCKLE - An article-storing belt buckle includes a base having a top to which a cover is fit. A chute is formed in the belt buckle and an article receiving chamber is formed in the chute. An article to be stored is deposited in the chute and is moved along the chute into the article receiving chamber to be retained therein, or the article is forcedly moved out of the article receiving chamber for detaching from the belt buckle. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132165 | Multi-segmented, articulating clamp - A clamping device, constructed as a single piece, yet comprising a plurality of clamp segments, each clamp segment, comprising an arcuate base having an interior side and an exterior side, a first pair of sidewalls extruding radially inward from the interior side of the arcuate base, thereby defining an interior channel, wherein the sidewalls are conformable to a fitting inside the interior channel, a second pair of sidewalls extruding radially outward from the exterior side of the arcuate base, thereby defining an exterior channel, wherein each clamp segment is interconnected with at least one other clamp segment by a hinge; and a cable tie comprising a first end and a second end fastenable to the first end, wherein the cable tie is housed inside the exterior channel of each clamp segment and passed through a first cable guard at the first free end and a second cable guard at the second free end. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132166 | Adjustable cable locking mechanism for truck doors - A tie-down assembly to hold cargo box doors in an open position includes a pair of clamping blocks, each having a pair of passages extending therethrough in adjacent fashion. A wire rope includes a first end that is extended through a first passage of one block and thence into the adjacent opening of the second passage of the same block, so that it forms a wire rope loop at one end of each block. At the other end of the block the wire rope extends to the other clamping block and is received in the first passage of the other block, thence forming a loop and extending into the adjacent opening of the second passage of the other block. A thumbscrew is arranged to releasably engage the wire rope extending through the first passage, whereby the wire rope may be removed from the first passage, or slidably moved in the first passage to adjust the size of the wire loop. The wire rope is fixedly secured in the second passage of each clamping block. One wire loop is releasably secured about a structural feature of a cargo box door, and the other wire loop is releasably secured to a structural feature of the cargo box itself, whereby the cargo door may be held temporarily in an open position adjacent to the rear portion of a sidewall of the cargo box. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132167 | Fixing device - A fixing device for a bicycle includes a base, a bracket member, a pin and a band. When fastening of the band is loosened, the bracket member comes to be rotatable in a direction of an arrow DR | 2010-06-03 |
20100132168 | HARDWARE RETENTION CLIP - A retention clip for hardware may include a support surface having an aperture extending through the support surface. The support surface may surround an entire perimeter of the aperture. The clip may further include at least one anti-rotation surface extending from the support surface in a non-parallel direction, and a plurality of angled tabs extending from the support surface in non-parallel directions towards the aperture. At least a portion of each angled tab may be disposed directly below the aperture. The tabs may be elastic below a preset load placed on the tabs, and the tabs may deform and lose their elasticity above the preset load. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132169 | Binding Machine - This invention introduces a binding machine with improved structure. It mainly includes main body, non-slip mat, scroll, ratchet wheel, hand knob, spring leaf, and control pulling plate, main lacing, and auxiliary lacing. The non-slip mat is made of soft materials and is connected with the bottom board of the main body. In addition, there are two hand pieces attached to the main body and there is the recess in the shape matching the fingers. This invention of binding machine does not scrape the surface of the tied down items and it is more convenient for use. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132170 | Bow retainer clips for shoes - Standard bow knots—which are favored on lace-up shoes—are prone to come untied. The latter is both an inconvenience and a safety issue. But no bow knot can come untied until one end of the bow has passed back through the loosened knot. The present bow retainer clips are unitary, bent wire, spring clips which fit through the upper grommets of lace-up shoes. Such clips have recesses which are aligned with a row of grommets on either the left or right side of a shoe. While the bow knot is being tied, one or both halves of the bow on either side of the knot are inserted under the clip. The wire of the latter will indent and grip the shoelace so as to make it difficult or impossible for such to be pulled back through the knot. But by deliberately removing the bow portions from under the bow retaining clips, the bows can be untied in a conventional manner. These functional bow retainer clips are small and decorative, and can be used as attachment points for jewelry charms, if desired. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132171 | Foldable Casket - A folding casket formed by folding two pieces of flat cardboard. Cutting lines and folding lines are provided on said flat cardboard to form a cardboard casket, wherein one piece of flat cardboard is made into a casket body through cutting, folding and interweaving, while the other piece of flat cardboard is made into an upper casket lid through cutting, folding and interweaving, said upper lid is installed onto the casket body by fitting over the latter. The present utility model is formed by folding flat cardboard, leading to low cost and fast incineration; there is no reuse issue, thus effectively eliminating pathogen transmission and meeting requirements for hygiene and epidemic prevention; it can be formed by folding one single piece of cardboard, offering simple and convenient operation; matching holes are provided on both sides of folding lines on the flat cardboard for ventilation; a connection member is further provided between every two holes for reinforcement and at the same time, the hole connection member provides a handle for easy handling. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132172 | Casket With Combination Shelf, Drawer, And/Or Memorialization Feature - A casket comprises a shell, a cap closable on the shell, and a dish assembly mounted to an underside of the cap. The dish assembly comprises a cap panel, and either a) an alcove structure formed in the cap panel and adapted to receive an ornament for display when the cap is open, a shelf mounted to the cap panel which projects forwardly and is adapted to support an ornament for display when the cap is open, and a drawer assembly mounted to the cap panel for display and storage of items of memorialization of a deceased, or b) an alcove structure and a shelf, or c) an alcove structure and a drawer assembly, or d) a shelf and a drawer assembly. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132173 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL CREMATORIAL RELEASE OF MERCURY FROM MERCURY-CONTAINING DENTAL AMALGAM - The invention described herein provides for a simple, economical system and method for reducing environmental release of dental amalgamous mercury from teeth caused by cremation of corpses. The invention controls and reduces the amount of mercury released using a pre-crematorial and non-disfiguring system and method. The system of the invention can include a dental containment and applicator delivery system to apply a curable thermal protectant composition onto the teeth. The composition coating significantly inhibits the extent of thermal destruction of the tooth per se including its amalgam filling content. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132174 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FILM BULK ACOUSTIC RESONATOR USING INTERNAL STRESS OF METALLIC FILM AND RESONATOR MANUFACTURED THEREBY - A method of manufacturing a film bulk acoustic resonator and the resonator manufactured thereby. The method includes the laminating a sacrificial layer on a semiconductor substrate, removing a predetermined area from the sacrificial layer to realize electric contact between a signal line of the semiconductor substrate and a lower electrode, forming the lower electrode by depositing metal film for lower electrode on the sacrificial layer, by patterning based on a shape of the sacrificial layer, forming a piezoelectric layer by depositing a piezoelectric material on the lower electrode and by patterning based on a shape of the lower electrode, and forming an upper electrode by depositing metal film on the piezoelectric layer and by patterning based on a shape of the piezoelectric layer, wherein at least one of a deposition pressure and a deposition power is controlled to generate upward stress when depositing the metal film for the lower electrode. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132175 | ELECTROACTIVE SOLID-STATE ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides an electroactive solid-state actuator, including a solid polymer electrolyte film having first and second main surfaces facing each other, and first and second conductive polymer layers infiltrated into the first and second main surfaces of the solid polymer electrolyte film. Further, a method of manufacturing the electroactive solid-state actuator is provided, the method including preparing a solid polymer film having first and second main surfaces facing each other, infiltrating a monomer of a conductive polymer into the first and second main surfaces of the solid polymer film, followed by polymerization, to form first and second conductive polymer layers, and immersing the solid polymer film into an ionic liquid or liquid electrolyte to be converted to an electrically conductive polymer. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132176 | METHOD OF FORMING THICK LAYER BY SCREEN PRINTING AND METHOD OF FORMING PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR OF INKJET HEAD - A method to form a thick layer by screen printing and a method to form a piezoelectric actuator of an inkjet head. The method to form the thick layer including forming a guide groove in a surface to a predetermined depth, and forming the thick layer by applying a material to the surface inside the guide groove through screen printing. The method to form the piezoelectric actuator including forming an insulating layer on a top surface of a vibration plate and forming a guide groove in the top surface of the vibration plate or an insulating layer to a predetermined depth at a position corresponding to each of a plurality of pressure chambers, forming a lower electrode on the top surface of the insulating layer; forming a piezoelectric layer inside the guide groove by screen printing, and forming an upper electrode on a top surface of the piezoelectric layer. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132177 | METHOD AND BLASTING AGENT FOR SURFACE PEENING - The present invention relates to a method for the surface peening, in particular for the ultrasonic shot peening, of component ( | 2010-06-03 |
20100132178 | QUICK-POSITIONING SCREW ASSEMBLY - A quick-positioning screw assembly includes a cap having an inside annular flange and a locating groove or locating rib extending around the inside wall, a mounting socket bonded to a mounting through hole of a first plate member and having a top positioning flange extending around the periphery and detachably forced into engagement with the locating groove or locating rib of the cap, a screw press-fitted into the inner diameter of the inside annular flange of the cap for threading into a screw hole on a second plate member to secure the first plate member to the second plate member, and a compression spring mounted in the cap around the screw and stopped between the inside annular flange of the cap and an inside annular flange of the mounting socket. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132179 | Method For Replacing Tubes In A Reforming Unit - The invention relates to a method for replacing tubes in a hydrocarbon-vapour reforming unit, that comprises before launching any new production campaign: measuring the expansion of the tube diameters; taking X-ray photographs of the tubes; realizing replicas of the surfaces of the tubes; wherein a tube is replaced when it fulfils at least one of the following conditions; the diameter expansion is higher than 3%; the X-ray photograph includes at least one crack; the replica shows a sufficient thermal ageing and/or creep deformation. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132180 | Method and System for Controlling Tongs Make-Up Speed and Evaluating and Controlling Torque at the Tongs - Make-up speed for a tongs drive system is monitored and controlled to maintain the speed within a limited target range either throughout the make-up process or during the final portion of the make-up process, thereby improving make-up consistency and allowing for improved evaluation or torque during the make-up process. An encoder generates speed and position data during the make-up process. The speed data is compared to a target speed, which is based on rod and/or tongs characteristics. If the speed does not match the target speed or is not within a range of the target speed, a signal is transmitted to the tongs drive to adjust the speed accordingly. Furthermore, position data from the encoder, or other position sensors, provide position data for the rod during the make-up process to limit or vary the speed control parameters during different portions of the make-up process. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132181 | Method of assembly of bathtub enclosure - An enclosure for a bathtub is constructed at a factory or other location remote from a site where the bathtub is to be permanently installed. The bathtub is placed permanently in the enclosure at the factory or remote location and once placed, the bathtub and enclosure are in condition for use at its permanent site without the necessity of further assembly. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132182 | RETAIL DISPLAY ARTICLE AND SYSTEM - A method of constructing a retail display system includes creating a first display article including a support panel and hanging the first display article. Creating the first display article includes editing an original photograph of a clothing product for sale to appear similar to a mannequin wearing the clothing product for sale in an edited photograph. Hanging the first display article includes hanging the first display article in a display area using a mounting bracket secured to a back surface of the support panel. The method further includes positioning a retail good corresponding to the clothing product depicted in the photograph in proximity to the first display article. Retail display systems and methods of construction provide additional advantages. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132183 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR LOCKING A REMOVABLE DATA CARRIER - A locking mechanism is provided for locking a removable data carrier in a support structure of an electronic device. The locking mechanism includes a movable locking element, indicating unit and a locking element control unit. The movable locking element is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, where the locking element, in its locked position, prevents the removal of the data carrier from the support structure. | 2010-06-03 |
20100132184 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH IMPROVED BACK-FILL MEMBER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - An implantable medical device and methods of manufacture are provided for implantation in a body. The device includes a device housing having an interior cavity and electronic circuitry located in the interior cavity of the device housing. The electronic circuitry detects a physiologic condition of the body and delivers a therapy to the body. The device further includes a feed-through assembly having a feed-through housing that is joined to the device housing. The feed-through assembly includes conductors held in the feed-through housing and electronically connected to the electronic circuitry. A back-fill member is joined to the feed-through housing. The back-fill member has an opening there through communicating with the interior cavity of the device housing. A sealing element is hermetically secured in the opening through the back-fill member. The sealing element and back-fill member are formed of different first and second materials, respectively. The second material is generally harder than the first material. For example, the sealing element may constitute a titanium ball configured to be deformed when pressed into the opening in the back-fill member, where the first and second materials constitute titanium and a titanium alloy, respectively. The back-fill member is dimensioned relative to a support tool to permit the back-fill member to self-align during an initial sealing operation by shifting and/or tilting relative to a support tool. | 2010-06-03 |