37th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120227150 | KNEE PAD - A knee pad includes a sleeve. A pad is disclosed on an outer surface of the sleeve having a length and a width. A channel is formed across substantially, the length of at least one of the length and width. In one embodiment, an insert is provided, the insert being sized to be received within the at least one channel. A fastener selectively fastens the insert within the channel. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227151 | Isolation Garment and Foot Ware - An isolation gown is provided and includes a body cover portion that is open near the knee area of the wearer. The gown includes two sleeves, wherein each of the sleeves is configured to cover a wearer's arm and terminate in an arm opening located proximate a wearer's wrist, such that each arm of the wearer is covered by the sleeves to an area proximate the wearer's wrist, wherein each of the arm openings includes a continuous elastic portion surrounding the arm opening to resiliently contact the wearer's arm, and a collar defining a neck opening, wherein the collar defines a collar opening and includes a configurable connecting article to close the collar opening, wherein each of the body cover portion and the two sleeves are constructed from a material impervious to liquids. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227152 | Concealed Carry Garment - A garment adapted for concealed carry weapons users wherein a passageway within or upon the garment is adapted to receive a flexible cord. The passageway extends from an opening on an upper exterior of the garment to a lower section of the garment. The cord is attached at an end of the passageway at the lower section and extends through the passageway, through the opening, and to a second attachment point at a removable piece. The removable piece releasably attachable to the garment. When worn, to gain access to a weapon under the garment, the user grasps the removable piece and pulls it away from the garment, raising the lower section of the garment and allowing access to the weapon. When the removable piece is replaced, the lower section lowers to its original position. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227153 | Hand Covering and Garment Combination - The present invention provides for various embodiments of a hand covering and garment combination. The hand covering and garment combination includes at least one glove and a garment having at least one sleeve. A compartment can be located within an inner liner of the sleeve. The compartment can be configured to selectively receive and store the glove. An attachment element can be configured to selectively secure the glove to the sleeve. The attachment element can have a first end attached to the sleeve and a second end attached to a fastener. The fastener can selectively fasten and unfasten the glove to the attachment element. Finally, a retractable dial can be coupled to the sleeve, wherein a portion of the attachment element travels through the retractable dial. The retractable dial can be configured to selectively retract at least a portion of the first end of the attachment element. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227154 | Yank and Draw Concealed Carry Garment - A garment adapted for concealed carry weapons users wherein a pull grasp extends outside the garment from an opening in the garment front which leads to a passageway through the garment terminating at the forward collar of the garment and when the pull grasp is yanked downward, the lower section of the garment is raised and allows access to the weapon. The passageway comprises a tunnel adapted to receive the pull and is affixed to the lower seam of the garment. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227155 | CLOTHING FOR GRIPPING - A glove having a palm covering for covering the palm of a hand. The palm covering is formed with an opening for receiving the fingers and a hand. A plurality of finger coverings communicate with the palm covering an end of the palm covering opposite the opening. A first member is disposed on the palm portion and extends substantially across the palm portion. A second member disposed on the palm portion extends substantially across the palm covering, forming a channel along the palm covering between the first member and second member for gripping an item held by a user with the glove. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227156 | Hand-Shaped Clutch System and Method - A system and method for carrying mementoes that may include one or more hand-shaped material having a plurality of finger portions and a sealable void and the void not including the finger portions of the hand-shaped material. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227157 | Cycling Glove - A glove particularly useful for cycling includes a plurality of finger elements, a thumb element, a dorsal side panel and a palmar side panel. The finger elements cover the fingers, the thumb elements cover a thumb, the dorsal side panel covers a back or dorsal side of the hand and the palmar side panel covers a palm of the hand. Shock absorbing pads are provided on the palmar side of the glove to extend along opposed sides of the ulnar nerve when in a use condition. Moreover, one of the ulnar protective pads is placed generally between the ulnar and the median nerves and thereby off loads the stress on the ulnar nerve in the wrist area of the wearer when a wearer is gripping objects, such as the handle bars of a bicycle or the like. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227158 | GLOVE HAVING INJECTION MOLDED COMPONENTS - A glove having a glove liner adorned with at least one injection-molded component that provides the glove with specific characteristics tailored to a specific glove application. The liner may comprise a fabric and/or an elastomeric material. The position, composition, and/or contour of the injection-molded components define the characteristics of the glove. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227159 | SWEATBAND WITH CONVERTIBLE VISOR - A head-worn article having a band portion and a visor portion is composed at least in part of the same absorbent material such as terrycloth. The band portion, being adapted to encircle the head of a wearer above the eyes, features an inner surface and an outer surface assuming a generally round or oval shape defining a periphery when worn. The visor portion is attached to the band portion along a line spanning at least one-quarter of the outer surface of the band, thereby creating an arc-shaped line of attachment, whereby the visor portion assumes two stable states, those being a flipped-up state and a flipped-down state. In the preferred embodiment, the forward extent of the visor in the flipped-down state does not extend above the top edge of the band portion in the flipped-up state. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227160 | TOBOGGAN STYLE HAT WITH REMOVABLE VISOR - A toboggan style hat includes a removable visor, as well as novel means for removable attachment thereto. In a preferred embodiment, the visor member includes a pair of arms that extend rearwardly from the bill, and the hat includes a pair of holes on an underside thereof. Each hole serves as an opening for an inner sleeve, so that when a user wishes to attach the visor to the hat, the arms of the visor slide into the holes and along the inside of the sleeves in order to properly position the visor with respect to the hat and face. In one embodiment, a series of snaps are positioned on an outer portion of the visor, and correspond with a series of snaps that are positioned on an inner portion of the hat. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227161 | HOSIERY WITH REMOVABLE FOOT CUSHION - Footwear hosiery is provided, which includes a first layer defining a front portion, an arch portion and a rear portion. A second layer is connected with at least one of the arch portion and the front portion in a configuration to define a receptacle having an opening. A pad is configured for removable disposal within the receptacle. The first layer may be a fabric material. The second layer may be fabricated from a flexible material. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227162 | PAD COVER - A cover for a protective sport pad including a cover portion for covering a surface of the pad, and a fastening means for fastening the cover to the protective sport pad. In one form, the protective sport pad is a cricket pad for a lower leg portion of a player, and the cover portion is arranged to cover an exposed surface of the pad. The cover portion may be formed of coloured material to change the colour of the protective sport pad. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227163 | EXTENDABLE COLLAR STAY - An extendable collar stay that is substantially flat and adjustable to different lengths depending on the size and shape of the collar with which it is used. The extendable collar stay comprises an elongated body that is configured to fit into a collar pocket, with extensions at either end that can be extended to different lengths. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227165 | IMPACT ABSORBING UNDERGARMENT - An impact adsorbing undergarment includes one or more breathable portions and one or more energy absorbing portions that are configured to be positioned proximate an area of the user to be protected. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227166 | IMPACT ABSORBING UNDERGARMENT - An impact adsorbing undergarment includes one or more breathable portions and one or more energy absorbing portions that are configured to be positioned proximate an area of the user to be protected. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227167 | TOILET SEAT WITH PASSAGE SYSTEM FOR REMOVAL OF FOUL AIR - A ventilating apparatus for a toilet comprises a toilet seat having a rear end and an interior surface extending around a central opening. A primary venting passageway is formed in the seat and extends from the rear end and along opposite side sections and has at least one vent outlet located at the rear end. Inlet apertures are distributed around the interior surface and are in fluid communication with the passageway. Two hinge mechanisms are provided to pivotally connect the rear end of the seat to the toilet bowl and at least one of these mechanisms includes a threaded connecting pin member having a further venting passageway extending therethrough. This further passageway has an upper end which can be sealingly connected to the outlet at the rear of the toilet seat. Another venting outlet located at the bottom end of the pin member can be connected to a vacuum source for withdrawing foul air by means of the venting passageways. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227168 | MANHOLE ODOR ELIMINATOR - A sewer gas odor absorption apparatus for a manhole having a perforate manhole cover disposed in the manhole which includes an imperforate housing having a seal dimensioned and configured for sealing engagement with the manhole, the housing has a first extremity and a second extremity and a passageway in fluid communication with ambient air above the manhole cover at the first extremity and in fluid communication with sewer gases at the second extremity thereof. A sub-assembly including a porous absorption media and a variable volume device disposed in mutual fluid communication in a subassembly having first and second axial extremities, the first and second extremities of the subassembly being disposed in fluid communication respectively with the first and second extremities of the imperforate housing. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227169 | Toilet Training Stool - A stool system for use in conjunction with a toilet having a bowl and a seat, includes a stool having a generally planar platform and a base, and an attachment means configured to be attachable directly to the toilet bowl, wherein the stool includes an accommodating means configured to allow the attachment means to be attached to the stool, thereby coupling the stool to the toilet bowl, and wherein the stool is movable between a use position and a storage position without decoupling the stool from the toilet bowl. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227170 | VENTING ATTACHMENT FOR USE WITH A TOILET - A venting attachment for a toilet comprises a main body shaped similar to a toilet seat. The main body has a bottom, an inner wall and outer wall, which together define a channel, a frontal portion at a front end and frangible break line formations. The inner wall has a plurality of apertures defined therein in fluid communication with the channel. The outer wall has at least one vacuum port which is in fluid communication with the channel. The break line formations enable the frontal portion to be severed from a major rear portion of the main body. The attachment with or without the frontal portion can be mounted on the underside of the toilet seat. The frontal portion can be severed from the major rear portion when the toilet seat is open at its front end. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227171 | Magical Toilet Seat - Disclosed is a “magical” toilet seat that draws air from inside a toilet bowl into an air box for filtration and disinfection. The toilet seat operably possesses orifices on its underside that are in fluid communication with the air box when the seat is in a down position. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227172 | WATER SAVER TOILET CONTROL VALVES AND METHODS - In accordance with embodiments of apparatus and methods, a control valve suitable for use with a gravity-assisted flush toilet is presented providing means for automatically controlling the supply of mains water to the bowl. In accordance with some embodiments, the control valve supplies at least a portion of the mains water from the fill valve bowl outlet to the tank reservoir until the tank water level is at a predetermined height in the tank reservoir, at which time, the control valve diverts at least a portion of the mains water supplied by the fill valve bowl outlet to the overflow pipe, and therefore to the bowl. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227173 | TOILET FLUSHING METHOD AND SYSTEM - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a toilet flushing system, comprising: a first pump ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227174 | Covering for a Series of Associated Portable Toilet Structures - A method and system for providing an aesthetically pleasing covering for construction site structures, such as portable toilets and/or construction waste bins, includes expanses of material designed to encompass and/or encircle such structures. Various embodiments are directed to retractable, weather-resistant fabrics that, when employed in accordance with the present invention, create a cabana-like structure to obscure the undesired aesthetics of underlying structures. Other embodiments relate to camouflaging such structures to avoid the unpleasant visual appearance of reconstruction/remodeling projects where such structures are utilized. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227175 | Swimming pool circulation and cleaning system - A swimming pool circulation and cleaning system includes a first zone with a plurality of stationary wall inlet nozzles and a second zone with a plurality of pop-up nozzles. The stationary wall inlet nozzles are strategically located in the walls of the swimming pool. Each stationary wall inlet nozzle comprises several tangential openings for directing the forced water flows downwardly towards the pool floor. The pop-up nozzles are strategically located in the pool floor to work in conjunction with the stationary wall inlet nozzles to continue the water flow from the stationary wall inlet nozzles in a direction towards the main pool drain. The pop-up nozzles may be non-rotating or rotating only about 90 degrees. A water recirculation system can be operated to re-circulate and deliver the swimming pool water either sequentially or simultaneously to the stationary wall inlet nozzles and the floor pop-up nozzles. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227176 | Wet Niche and Accessories for Vinyl and Sprayed Cement Pools - At least one socket in a swimming pool allows for the mounting of at least one pool accessory by way of a post mounted in the socket. In some embodiments, the socket is located in the bottom of the pool. In some embodiments, the socket is coupled to an electricity source to provide electricity to the post or pool accessory. In some embodiments, the socket is coupled to an air source to provide bubbles. In some embodiments, the socket is coupled to a fog source to provide a fog supply. In some embodiments, the socket is coupled to a water source to provide water flow to the post or pool accessory. In some embodiments, the fluid supplied to the post includes a scent. In some embodiments, the socket includes a light source and the post includes optical fibers to transmit light from the light source through the post. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227177 | Ergonomic Hair Washing Basin - An ergonomically designed hair washing basin for bed-ridden patients is made of a water receptacle defined by a bottom surface, two parallel elongated side panels and two parallel shortened side panels. Each side panel is connected to the bottom surface by a bottom rounded edge. One elongated side panel has an upper edge being curved at an angle to form an integrally constructed neck contour and a concave neck support extension which extends outwardly from an outer surface of the elongated side panel, and which terminates in a tapered terminating edge. The remaining side panels also have upper curved terminating edges that are substantially parallel to the bottom surface. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227178 | Sauna Device - The sauna device includes a sauna room enclosed by a floor and a wall forming a box shape, a first heating body installed on the wall such that a user enters the sauna room and receives the radiating heat, a chair provided in a lower front portion of the first heating body and including a seat and a back plate, and a second heating body received in the back plate, which can increase the quality of the sauna drastically since the non-heating portion can be complimented through heating body embedded in the waist support and delivers radiating heat to the hip portion effectively. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227179 | SHOWER WATER RETAINER - A shower water retainer is provided that can include (1) a shower curtain/liner having a lower shaped region; (2) a shower curtain/liner having a lower shaped flap; and/or (3) a shower curtain/liner having a lower shaped region and also having a lower shaped flap. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227180 | Combination Bed that is Assembled and Disassembled Easily and Quickly - A combination bed includes a front frame, a rear frame spaced from the front frame, two front rails each having a first end connected with the front frame, two rear rails each having a first end connected with a second end of a respective one of the two front rails and a second end connected with the rear frame, and a plurality of connecting bars mounted between the two front rails and mounted between the two rear rails. Thus, the front frame, the rear frame, the two front rails, the two rear rails and the connecting bars can be connected with or detached from each other so that the combination bed is assembled and disassembled easily and quickly, thereby facilitating a user assembling and disassembling the combination bed. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227181 | Yoga/Pilates mat cover - An eco-friendly exercise mat cover for an exercise mat comprises a rectangular envelop made from a material with specific characteristics which renders the cover-mat combination useable in various environmental conditions. The cover comprises an opening flap for easy placement and removal of the mat. In an alternative embodiment, the exercise mat cover includes a carrying bag which may be used to conveniently transport the cover-mat combination. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227182 | CLIMATE CONTROLLED BED ASSEMBLY - According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. The upper portion of the bed further comprises at least one comfort layer positioned adjacent to the fluid distribution member. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227183 | SCENTED SHEETS - A disposable, scented, fitted mattress cover has a disposable substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface, an attachment positioned to secure the disposable substrate to a mattress, and a fabric softening composition applied to the disposable substrate, the fabric softening composition including a fragrance of a sufficient amount to generate a scent while the disposable covering is secured to the mattress. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227184 | PILLOW HAVING A WORK SURFACE - The invention generally pertains to a pillow convertible between an open position as a food and beverage holder and a closed position as a pillow. By way of example, the pillow has a first and second pillow portion that may be coupled and uncoupled to switch between a closed position and an open position. The pillow also has a food surface member with one or more beverage holders that is sized to fit within the interior of the pillow in the closed position. In another example, the food surface member is a two-piece construction with a slidable tray lock that moves between a first position when the pillow is closed and a second position that secures the two pieces together as a substantially coplanar surface when the pillow is open. In yet another example, the beverage holder is tapered so as to fit a variety of sizes of beverage containers. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227185 | ANTI-WRINKLE FABRIC ARRANGEMENT - The present invention relates to a fabric arrangement and pillow designed to prevent skin lines and wrinkle formation while improving sleep using combinations of fabrics, cooling technologies and scents. The present invention is designed with a specific fabric and materials combination that create a surface in which the shear stresses causing skin lines and wrinkles are eliminated. Multiple layers make up the fabric arrangement include a top layer comprising a stretchable material and a second layer comprising a low friction material relative to the first layer. Supporting the first two layer is a support layer such as foam. Lower layers may comprise a cooling material, an antimicrobial or anti-allergenic material and a scent layer. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227186 | PNEUMATIC MATTRESS - A pneumatic mattress ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227187 | MULTIPURPOSE TOOL - A multipurpose tool is provided which may be useful for functions relating to firearms and explosives. The multipurpose tool may include a variety of tools and features while remaining compact. The multipurpose tool may include a blade positioned in a pocket defined between a handle and a body member which define a hook configuration. Elongate members may be rotatably connected to the multipurpose tool and may include a base member with a cam surface and one or more detents which cooperate with a spring follower to hold the elongate member in either or both of an operational position or a storage position. A receiving aperture may be received in a jaw of a pair of pliers, and configured to receive an accessory member. Further, a sleeve may store a bit on the side of a handle and may be retained in the sleeve by a displaceable button. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227188 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LEATHER, COPOLYMERS THAT ARE SUITABLE THEREFOR, AND FURTHER USES THEREOF - Process for the production of leather, wherein pelts, pickled pelts or semifinished products are treated with at least one copolymer (A) which is obtainable by copolymerization of the following comonomers:
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20120227189 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A laundry machine configured to supply a first amount of water to the wash tub wherein a wash plate can be oscillated such that clothes items directly above and in contact with the impeller are frictionally dragged in a oscillatory manner with the wash chamber while continuing to oscillate said wash plate, an additional supply of water is added to said wash tub such that as cloth items lost frictional engagement with the wash plate, the cloth items continue to move along an inverse toroidal rollover path at higher water levels. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227190 | HAIR DYEING PROCESS USING A CHROMENE OR CHROMANE DYE - The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, such as human keratin fibres, and in particular the hair, comprising the application, to said fibres, of: i) a composition comprising one or more dyes chosen from chromene dyes and chromane dyes, ii) a composition comprising one or more zinc mineral salts, compositions i) and ii) being two distinct compositions or forming a single composition, said process excluding any use of a chemical oxidizing agent other than the oxygen in the air, and also to a composition and to the use thereof. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227191 | Footwear Customization Kit - A footwear customization kit is disclosed. The kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions. The article of footwear includes a customizable portion that can be deformed when heated. The stand and the steaming bag can be used to heat the article of footwear in a steam environment. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227192 | SEAL FOR DOCK LEVELER LIP HINGE - A dock leveler comprising a vehicle-engaging lip pivotally coupled to the vertically adjustable front edge of a deck includes a seal or series of seal segments that close one or more air gaps that exist in the area where the lip is hinged to the deck. Such gaps are particularly large when the lip hinge comprises a hinge pin that couples a series of lugs extending from underneath the deck to a series of lugs extending from the lip, wherein the lugs are spaced apart along the length of the hinge pin. The seal or seal segments could be above the deck, below the deck, or interposed between the adjoining edges of the deck and the lip. In some cases, the seal is provided by an air curtain or by a tube that is inflatable or hermetically sealed. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227193 | METHOD OF UPGRADING SEISMIC PERFORMANCE OF EXISTING SPILLWAY PIERS ON DAMS AND COUPLED EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT STRUCTURE - A method of improving earthquake resistance of existing spillway piers provided in a dam. The method includes a following step. End portions of a main beam and top portions of existing spillway piers are connected to each other with a high damping device having a history damping property with high primary rigidity. The high damping device has a yield displacement amount in seismic velocity smaller than a tolerance of a displacement amount of the existing spillway piers. The high damping device has a yield load value in seismic velocity greater than a maximum seismic force generated therein in a bridge-axis direction due to a large-scale earthquake. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227194 | RIFLE CHAMBER CLEANING TOOL WITH DEBRIS CAPTURING RECESSES - A rifle chamber cleaning tool comprising a single piece of material with an annular scraping head and a plurality of elongated fingers, comprising debris capturing chambers within the elongated fingers. The scraping head and fingers are shaped so as to fit snugly when inserted between the lug recesses inside the rifle chamber. The distance between the fingers is roughly equivalent to the distance between the locking lugs inside the rifle chamber. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227195 | Cleaning Compositions With Polyoxyalkylene-Oxide Capped Polyalkylene-Oxide-Polycarboxylate Comb Polymers - Cleaning compositions and laundry detergents comprising polyalkylene glycol-based polymers are disclosed. The polyalkylene glycol-based polymers are polyoxyalkylene-oxide capped polyalkylene-oxide-polycarboxylate comb polymers. The polyalkylene glycol-based polymer includes: a glycol-based structure unit derived from a polyalkylene glycol-based monomer, and a carboxyl-based structure unit derived from a carboxyl group-containing monomer. The glycol-based structure unit may be present at a level of 1% to 99% by mass based on 100% by mass of all structure units derived from all monomers in the polyalkylene glycol-based polymer. The carboxyl structure unit may be present at a level of 1% to 99% by mass based on 100% by mass of all the structure units derived from all the monomers in the polyalkylene glycol-based polymer. The cleaning compositions have high anti-soil redeposition ability in washing treatment and high solubility and compatibility with surfactants. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227196 | Cleaning Compositions With Polyoxyalkylene-Oxide Capped Polyalkylene-Oxide-Polycarboxylate Graft Polymers - Cleaning compositions and laundry detergents comprising polyalkylene glycol-based graft polymers are disclosed. The polyalkylene glycol-based graft polymers are polyoxyalkylene-oxide capped polyalkylene-oxide-polycarboxylate graft polymers. The polyalkylene glycol-based graft polymer is a compound obtained by polymerizing a polyalkylene glycol-based compound and at least one carboxyl group-containing monomer in a polymerization mixture comprising from 60% to 95% by mass of the polyalkylene glycol-based compound and from 5% to 40% by mass of the carboxyl group-containing monomer. The cleaning compositions have high anti-soil redeposition ability in washing treatment and high solubility and compatibility with surfactants. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227197 | LIGHT PACK FOR A PAINTBRUSH, LIGHTED PAINTBRUSH WITH HOLDER AND PAINT CAN LID FOR USE WITH HOLDER - A light pack which may be an attachment that fastens over the bristle base of the paintbrush handle by snapping or other means into place on the handle. The light pack may fit tightly but removably around the brush handle and may be snapped into place by a plurality of locking pegs on the light pack being pushed into tight fitting openings on the handle. A brush holder that is adapted to engage any regular sized one gallon (4 liter) paint can. A further embodiment provides for a paint can lid that may be used with the brush holder that fits on any regular one gallon, (4-liter) paint can, and is designed to receive the new lighted paintbrush, or any standard style paintbrush with the enlarged handle grip attachment removably installed on the handle. The paint may be a regular sized one gallon metal can or may be a plastic paint can with integral rim. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227198 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING GOLF CLUBS - An apparatus for cleaning golf clubs is provided. The apparatus includes a substantially symmetrical body having a first pocket opposite a second pocket for accepting fingers or a thumb of a user. The first and second pockets are flexibly coupled by a hinge portion and define a first opening for receiving a head of a golf club. A second opening is defined by the opening ends of the first and second pockets and is configured for receiving a hand of the user. The first and second pocket have opposing exterior walls which can be brought into contact with a golf club head to clean same. At least one of the opposing exterior walls will include an abrasive surface, e.g., bristles, for cleaning a surface of the golf club head. In other embodiments, both opposing exterior walls will include abrasive surfaces to facilitate cleaning of the golf club head. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227199 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TOOTHBRUSHES WITH COMMON CORE - A dental implement includes a rigid plastic core handle and an overmold. The overmold may have different exterior configurations for different users with the different configurations altered to anatomically fit the targeted user's hands and to appeal to the targeted user. The method for manufacturing the dental implement includes forming a plastic core in a first mold, removing the plastic core from the first mold, selecting one of a plurality of second molds, with each of the plurality of second molds having a different mold cavity such that an overmold formed by one of the plurality of the second modes and an overmold formed by another one of the plurality of second molds have different configurations, placing the plastic core into the selected one of the plurality of second molds, forming an overmold about the plastic core by injecting an material into the mold cavity, and removing the plastic core and overmold from the mold cavity. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227200 | Novel Device - A toothbrush wherein longitudinally between its neck region and the grip handle is a an undulating region of transverse limbs integrally linked by folds with troughs between the limbs, the troughs containing a thermoplastic elastomer material bonded to the plastic material of said limbs with a ShoreA hardness of 60-70. Specific structures and dimensions of limbs and folds are disclosed. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227201 | Electric Toothbrush Head - A toothbrush is disclosed. The toothbrush includes a head; a base member supported by a neck; a support member having a plurality of holes therein; a resilient cushion member disposed, at least in part, between the base member and the support member, the cushion member being fixed to the support member; at least one center bristle tuft extending from the support member; and two or more outer bristle tufts located at least partially around the at least one center bristle tuft. The center bristle tuft has a first shaped cross section and the outer bristle tufts have a second shaped cross section. The first shaped cross section is different from the second shaped cross section. Applying a force to the center bristle tuft and/or the outer bristle tufts causes the center bristle tuft and/or the outer bristle tufts to deflect into the resilient cushion member. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227202 | KNOT BRUSH WITH POLYMER-ENCAPSULATED KNOTS - A rotary brush having a hub having a central bore, a plurality of wire knots extending radially outward from the hub and spaced apart from each other around an outer circumference of the hub, a thermosetting polymer encapsulating each wire knot, and substantially polymer-free spaces located between each adjacent pair of wire knots. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227203 | TEXTURED WIPES - A wipe formed of a base layer and a secondary layer. The wipe has an initial caliper of at least about 0.5 mm, a basis weight of less than about 55 gsm and a % DIB of about 20-95%. The base layer is formed of a non-biodegradable material such as thermoplastic polymer and the secondary layer is formed of a biodegradable material such as wood pulp, cellulose and/or regenerated cellulose. The top surface of the secondary layer generally includes a non-uniform distribution of fibers. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227204 | Ice Skate Blade Cleaner - An ice skate blade maintenance device is provided for removing built-up ice from the surfaces of a skate blade without requiring a skater's hands. The device comprises a backing member, a blade-receiving block having one or a plurality of blade grooves, and a plurality of mounting holes. The backing member may be a surface, block or wedge shape that may be removably secured to a backing structure via fasteners inserted through member mounting holes. The blade-receiving block is secured to the upper surface of the backing member. The blade grooves comprise “Y” shaped channels disposed in parallel alignment along the block for a user to remove ice from a skate blade by sliding the blade therethrough, whereby the walls of the groove contact the blade and remove ice therefrom. The device is preferably comprised of a soft, durable material to prevent damage or dulling of a blade during its use. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227205 | WINDSHIELD WIPER DEVICE - The invention relates to a windshield wiper device ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227206 | WIPER BLADE HAVING AN ADAPTER UNIT FOR HINGING TO A WIPER ARM - In a wiper blade ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227207 | Medical Suction Clearing Apparatus - A suction cleaning apparatus as described below is a suitably shaped reservoir for enclosing any suitable cleaning fluid such as water or saline solution. Within the reservoir of cleaning fluid are one or more cleaning cylinders. The cleaning cylinders may adopt any suitable length to enclose a single cleaning bristle in the bore of the cleaning cylinder. The upper portion of each cleaning cylinder may have a generally conical or funnel shape, forming guide section to direct the distal end of a suction tube into alignment with the cleaning bristle coaxially aligned with the long axis of the bore of the cleaning cylinder. In use, an obstructed suction tool is inserted into the cleaning fluid and pushed into the cleaning cylinder thereby engaging the bristle. The bristle is sized such that the bristle extends into the obstructed suction tool to mechanically disengage the obstruction. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227208 | VACUUM CLEANER OUTER SHELL FRAGRANCE DISPENSER ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a fragrance dispenser assembly in the inside of an outer shell. The dispenser includes a bracket, a shelf and a fragrance dispensing unit located within an outer shell. The shelf may have a releasable attachment mechanism for the fragrance dispenser unit. The invention also includes the fragrance dispenser unit and a fragrance source. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227209 | BALANCED HARNESS FOR BACKPACK VACUUM APPLIANCE - A harness system for a backpack appliance may include a base, a waist support, a support member coupled to the base and adapted to couple to the appliance, and at least one shoulder strap. The shoulder strap may have a first end coupled to the base and a second end configured to couple to the appliance. The base may be configured to couple with the appliance. A method of supporting an appliance on a user may include coupling the appliance to a harness system, disposing a coupler adjacent a position on the user's back, and supporting the appliance with a support member in a pendulumlike manner. The pendulum may have a rest position, and the method may include biasing the appliance toward the rest position. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227210 | EXHAUST AIR FEEDBACK ROBOT CLEANER EQUIPPED WITH A DISINFECTANT ANION GENERATOR - Disclosed is an exhaust air feedback robot cleaner equipped with a disinfectant anion generator, including a suction motor to intake not only air but also dust from a to-be-cleaned surface through a suction unit installed at the bottom surface and a dust collector to trap dust so as to allow dust-free air to be discharged via the suction motor. In the robot cleaner, the disinfectant anion generator emits disinfectant anions to disinfect the air having been discharged via the suction motor, a spray nozzle installed at the front end of an intake port of the robot cleaner sprays the disinfected air toward the cleaning surface through an exhaust air feedback unit so that the dust on the to-be-cleaned surface may be scattered and disinfected, and finally the air, together with the dust, is sucked in by the suction motor and circulated again to the exhaust air feedback unit. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227211 | NOZZLE OF VACUUM CLEANER - Provided is a nozzle of a vacuum cleaner. The nozzle of the vacuum cleaner includes a main body having a foreign material suction hole, a plurality of rotation members rotatably disposed on the main body, a connection member supported linearly movably by the plurality of rotation members, and a swinging member coupled to the connection member, the swinging member being vertically swung according to the movement of the connection member. The plurality of rotation members includes a plurality of sidewalls spaced from each other and a blade fixed to each of the plurality of sidewalls. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227212 | DOOR CLOSING MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a mechanism for closing a hinged member which comprises a resilient element for effecting closure of the hinged member and a hydraulic damper | 2012-09-13 |
20120227213 | POOL COVER COUPLING SYSTEMS - Coupling systems for use with pool and other covers for attaching one or more cords to deploy the cover over the pool or other structure with which it is used to translate a cover. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227214 | WALL CLIP AND SHIM ADAPTED FOR INSULATING CONCRETE WALLS AND SIMILAR MATERIALS - A stackable shim system. A first shim includes a receiving feature, an attachment feature, and a main portion having a first thickness. A second shim also includes a receiving feature, an attachment feature, and a main portion having a second thickness. The receiving feature of each shim is configured to engage with the attachment feature of the other shim such that either shim can be removably attached to the other to create a stacked shim having a main portion having a thickness that is the sum of the first and second thicknesses. The shims may be conveniently used for taking up space and/or accommodating for irregularities in construction materials. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227215 | VEHICLE DOOR HINGE - A vehicle door hinge that is positioned between a vehicle main body and a vehicle door and connects the same to each other in order to connect the vehicle door to the vehicle main body so as to be openable and closable may include a female bracket that is securely attached to one of the vehicle main body and the vehicle door, a male bracket that is securely attached to the other of the vehicle main body and the vehicle door, a rotation shaft member that is secured to the female bracket and supports the male bracket to be rotatable relative to the female bracket. A coating film capable of restricting an electric current from flowing from the rotation shaft member to each of the slide bushes is formed in a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the rotation shaft member, which portion includes a part of a contact portion thereof that slidably contacts each of the slide bushes in a rotational axis direction and at least a proximity range thereof that is positioned in proximity to an exposed end periphery of each of the slide bushes. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227216 | Hinge assembly for steam cleaner - This invention relates to a hinge assembly for a steam cleaner capable of pivoting in front/rear (X) and left/right (Y) directions, and more particularly, to a hinge assembly for a steam cleaner capable of being adjusted automatically in a straight direction after a swerving force is removed, when a base assembly was swerved while locking automatically a left/right directional pivoting action. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227217 | Hinge device for rotatable members - A portable apparatus includes a base rotatable member having a chamber and a compartment, a cover rotatable member having a space and a cavity, one or more anchors engaged in the chamber of the base rotatable member and having a curved channel formed in an arm, the cover rotatable member includes a pivot shaft engaged in the channel of the arm for pivotally connecting the rotatable members together, a linking device includes two coupling devices attached to the rotatable members and pivotally connected together with a pivot axle for connecting the coupling devices together and for solidly and stably coupling the rotatable members together, and for receiving and protecting the linking device and the anchors. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227218 | Snap on Cover, Steel and plastic handle design with multiple material and mounting options - The objective of the invention is to solve problems relating to: mounting handles quickly and easily; material requirements and finishes; difficult shapes and sizes; cost; assembly and removal; replacement options not current available to the consumer; marketability; package and shipping. How it solves these problems: mounts with or without fasteners; all plastics and steel material design options; compliments difficult shapes because of plastic molding options; cost is less because material content is less and manufacturing is a standard process; assembles easy and is removable to the consumer or manufacturer, offering ability to replace for damage and/or consumer preference; marketability is driven by these benefits; package and shipping is improved based upon assembly by consumer options. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227219 | Clip | 2012-09-13 |
20120227220 | LOCK DEVICE - A lock device includes a first lock part, a second lock part, which can be arranged on the first lock part in a fastening direction and is connected to the first lock part in a closing state, and an actuating element, on which the second lock part is movably arranged. In the closing state the second lock part is held on the first lock part via the actuating element, and the second lock part acts with the actuating element such that in a loaded state, when force is acting on the second lock part relative to the first lock part along the fastening direction, the actuating element is rigidly connected to the first lock part and holds the second lock part on the first lock part, whereas in an unloaded state the second lock part can be detached from the first lock part by actuation of the actuating element. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227221 | Clamp for Sanitary Fitting - A clamp for sanitary fittings includes a clamp body formed of a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member movable about a hinge assembly from an open configuration to a closed, latched configuration. The hinge assembly detachably couples the first arcuate member to the second arcuate member. The hinge assembly includes an arcuate finger extending from an end of the first arcuate member, a pin-receiving recess formed within the arcuate finger, and a post formed on an end of the second arcuate member. Upon assembly, the arcuate finger cradles around the post and the post fits within the pin-receiving recess. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227222 | Side Release Buckle - A side release buckle includes a plug and a socket into which the plug is inserted for engagement. The plug includes: a base provided with a belt attachment; a pair of legs projecting from the base; an engaging portion formed to the legs; and a connecting portion connecting the legs to each other. The socket includes: a body provided with a belt attachment and an insertion opening; a housing space formed in the body and housing the legs inserted from the insertion opening; an engaged portion formed in the body and engageable with the engaging portion; and a cutout dented toward the insertion opening from an edge of the belt attachment. The cutout is formed over an area surrounded by the legs and the connecting portion when the legs and the connecting portion are housed in the housing space while the engaging portion and the engaged portion are engaged. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227223 | STRAP TENSIONING SYSTEM - A strap tensioning system having a frame and a core shaft on the frame. The system further has first and second separate lengths of flexible strap extending generally oppositely away from the frame, a drive shaft, and a gear assembly with a worm and a worm gear that are driven by the drive shaft. The drive shaft is operable to drive the gear assembly to thereby cause the first length of flexible strap to be wrapped around the core shaft to thereby vary a combined effective length of the first and second lengths of flexible strap. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227224 | Cargo Tie-Down - A cargo carrier tie-down assembly that utilizes a fastener made up of a shackle element that includes a wall in a form that is closed in two dimensions, defining an opening and wherein the wall also defines a pair of opposed apertures, a pin that can be inserted through the two apertures and a knob fastener element, having a head, that is sized to be passed through the opening when the pin is withdrawn from the wall, and that is retained when the pin is inserted into the two apertures. A tension member has one of the fastener elements attached to at least one end. The other fastener element is attached to the cargo carrier. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227225 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR A CHANGEABLE ATTACHMENT AT A CONTAINER HANDLING STATION - A fastening device for fastening a changeable attachment with a container handling station includes a first member and a second member formed as a fitting counterpart to said first member. The attachment can be transferred into the fastened position by uniting and rotating said members relative to each other. A fixed stop disposed on the fastening device in the fastened position prevents rotating the two members relative to each other in one rotational direction, and an elastic, radially snapable section acts as a stop without application of any external force and prevents the members from rotating relative to each other in the other rotational direction. The snapable section fastens the two members relative to each other and can be pressed in radially such that it no longer acts as a stop and the attachment can be rotated from the fastened position and removed from the container handling station. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227226 | CLIP - A clip includes a head part, and a leg part, and allows pushing-in of the leg part into a mounting hole provided in an object to be clipped by elastically deforming one part of the leg part and clips on the object to be clipped by sandwiching the object to be clipped between the head part and the one part of the leg part by elastically returning the one part of the leg part back to its original state at a pushing-in finish position of the leg part. The leg part includes a non-deformable part, and a deformable part extending from the non-deformable part which becomes the one part of the leg part, and both the tip of the deformable part and the base portion linked to the non-deformable part are formed to extend along a virtual spiral around the central axis of the leg part. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227227 | URNS IN THE SHAPE OF SPORTS ARTICLES - Disclosed is a single unit crematory urn in the shape of a sports article within which cremated remains of humans or pets are disposed. The article can be, for example, in the shape of a basketball, football, baseball, baseball bat, baseball glove, hockey puck, hockey stick, a helmet and the like. The urn has a substantially planar surface for securing to a flat surface. A base may optionally be utilized to secure the bottom of the article and retain it in an upright position. The article is a replica constructed out of substantially rigid polymeric material. The article may optionally be covered with a clear case to protect from the environment. The single unit has an opening, and removable closure, to allow the cremated remains to be placed within. The unit may be constructed with partition(s) for holding the cremated remains of more than one human or pet. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227228 | Tampon Having Spirally Shaped Grooves - A tampon for feminine hygiene, having an insertion end, a recovery end, a recovery tape, and a longitudinal axis. The tampon is made of compressed fibrous material and has an outer surface that is at least partially provided with spirally shaped, pressed longitudinal grooves. The grooves define spirally shaped longitudinal ribs. Also disclosed is a method for producing the tampon. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227229 | Surface Mount Multi-Layer Electrical Circuit Protection Device with Active Element Between PPTC Layers - A surface-mountable electrical circuit protection device includes layers defining a first PPTC resistive element, a second PPTC resistive element, and at least one heat-generating electrical component such as a planar zener diode chip positioned between, and in thermal contact with, the first and second PPTC elements, such that an electrical current above a threshold level passing through the component causes the component to heat, the heat being transferred to the PPTC resistive elements and tripping at least one, and preferably both of the first or second PPTC elements to a high resistance state. A series of edge-formed terminal electrodes enable surface-mount connection of the first and second PPTC elements and the electrical component to an electrical circuit substrate, such as a printed circuit board. A method for making the device is also disclosed. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227230 | METAL PART AND PLASTIC PART SEPERATING DEVICE - A composite part separating device for separating a composite product consisting of a plastic part and a metal part is provided. The composite part separating device includes a base; a workpiece support mounted on the base. The metal part of the composite product is hung on the workpiece support to retain the composite product on the workpiece support; a vibrating motor drives the base and the workpiece support to shake, causing the plastic part to separate from the metal part. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227231 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR RETAINING AND INSTALLING RIVETS - An apparatus and system for retaining and installing rivets into a belt fastener includes a collated rivet strip comprising connected upper and lower strips and retaining a predetermined configuration of rivet heads therebetween. The rivet strip is used in conjunction with a guide block assembly having top and bottom portions interlocked together. The top portion contains studs aligning with the rivet heads to assist the release of the rivet head from the rivet strip, seating the rivets in pilot holes of the lower portion of the guide block assembly for further driving through the belt fastener and into the belt material. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227232 | Conveyor Belt Roller Guard and Method of Using the Same - A conveyor belt roller guard comprises opposite first and second longitudinal side panels, opposite transverse side panels, and a bottom panel. The first and second longitudinal side panels, the transverse side panels, and the bottom panel are arranged in a manner adapted to define a u-shaped trough that comprises a cavity that is open from above. The first longitudinal side panel has a lower portion that is hinged relative to the transverse side panels about a first pivot axis in a manner such that the first longitudinal side panel can be swung downward while the bottom panel and the transverse side panels remain stationary. The first pivot axis extends substantially horizontal and parallel to the first longitudinal side panel. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227233 | WORKPIECE ALIGNMENT DEVICE - An alignment device has a carriage, two rails on the carriage that are configured for a workpiece to pass therebetween, and a finger that protrudes a distance from the carriage. The finger is configured to be disposed on a carrier for the workpieces. The workpieces may be solar cells and may pass through the rails on a conveyor belt. The alignment device may move in order to align the workpieces as the workpieces are loaded into a carrier. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227234 | METHOD OF MAKING DISC BRAKE PADS - The subject invention provides a method of designing disc brake pads. The method includes the step of developing a finite element model of a precursor brake pad design using dimensional and material property information of its backing plate and friction pad to perform a normal mode analysis of the precursor brake pad design. The method proceeds with the step of performing the normal mode analysis using the finite element model to determine whether there is an area on the friction surface having an excitation amplitude that is greater than a threshold value of amplitude. If an area having an excitation amplitude greater than the threshold value is determined, the precursor brake pad design is modified to provide a brake pad design having a relieved portion in the area. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227235 | Method of Taking a Nozzle of a Valve Gated Hot Runner Apparatus Out of Service - A method for taking a nozzle of a valve gated runner apparatus includes releasably attaching a valve pin to a movable part of an actuator for moving the valve pin between an open position and a closed position and detaching the valve pin from the actuator by moving the movable part of the actuator towards the open position when the valve pin is immobilized. The valve pin and the movable part valve pin may be releasably attached by a magnetic force. The step of detaching the valve pin from the actuator may be accomplished by overcoming the magnetic force. A valve pin plate can be provided for a plurality of valve pins to be releasably attached to the actuator. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227236 | METHOD FOR MOUNTING A PHOTOCONDUCTOR - A method for mounting for a cylindrical photoreceptor ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227237 | STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR CLAMPING BUILT-IN COMPONENT IN HOLLOW CONTAINER - The present invention provides a structure for clamping a built-in component in a hollow container, the container being formed by clamp molding using a pair of a first mold piece and a second mold piece, the first mold piece being for forming a first half of the container, the second mold piece being for forming a second half of the container, the structure comprising: a first support member secured to an inner wall surface of the first half of the container and having a first connection portion and a first clamp portion; a second support member secured to an inner wall surface of the second half of the container having a second connection portion and a second clamp portion, wherein the built-in component is clamped between the first support member and the second support member with the first connection portion and the second connection portion coupled to each other. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227238 | TOWEL TAGS TO PERMIT MINIMIZING THE USE OF WATER AND DETERGENT DURING WASHING AND MINIMIZING WEAR AND TEAR OF TOWELS, THE SPREAD OF GERMS AND DISEASES BETWEEN TOWEL USERS, AND MINIMIZING THE USE OF ENERGY, AND SAVING MONEY - Towel tags to permit minimizing the use of water and detergent during washing and minimizing wear and tear of towels, the spread of germs and diseases between towel users, and minimizing the use of energy, and saving money. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. Any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227239 | BRACKET AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING HEAT EXCHANGER - A bracket attaches a heat exchanger to a supporting member. The bracket includes a vibration-proof member, and first and second bracket members. The first member is fixed to the supporting member. The second member is joined to a projection of the heat exchanger through the vibration-proof member. The second member is attached to the first member. The second member includes a joining part and an attaching part. The projection is inserted in the joining part from a projecting direction of the projection so that the joining part is joined to the projection with the vibration-proof member intervening therebetween. The attaching part is inserted in the first member from a direction that intersects with a joining direction in which the joining part is joined to the projection, so that the attaching part is attached to the first member at an arbitrary position of the first member in the joining direction. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227240 | SIMPLIFIED LOW INSERTION FORCE SEALING DEVICE CAPABLE OF SELF RESTRAINT AND JOINT DEFLECTION - A conduit coupling system, sealing device, bell and method of use are disclosed herein. The system comprises at least two piping components, and a sealing device. A first component has a bell and a second component has a spigot, the spigot is adapted to mate with the bell. The bell comprises a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to the first component. The bell has a concave annular inner surface and a diameter of the annular inner surface adjacent to the first end of the bell is greater than a diameter of the annular inner surface adjacent to the second end of the bell. The sealing device comprises a locking segment comprising a convex outer surface and a K-type gasket coupled to a locking segment or a non-restraining anti-extrusion segment. The sealing device is adapted to fit between the bell and the spigot. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227241 | FIXING APPARATUS FOR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY DEVICES - A fixing apparatus for a flat panel display device includes a frame having an open cavity. First and second positioning sidewalls extend from the frame and are located above and parallel with the open cavity. A movable stop block is mounted in the open cavity and below the first positioning sidewall. As such the flat panel device is easily fixed and improved fixing strength is attained. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227242 | METHOD AND INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE HAVING A MODULAR STRUCTURE - A method for assembly of injection molding machines of different sizes constructed in modular form at a machine manufacturer and for transport of such modular injection molding machines to an installation site. The mold clamping side and the injection unit side are assembled during final assembly at the installation site of the complete injection molding machine by connecting the mold clamping module with the injection module or with a drive module by way of the standardized upper and lower assembly or coupling interfaces of the mold clamping side and the injection unit side, so as to form a one-piece injection molding machine having a bending-resistant substructure. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227243 | CLOSED CELL SURFACES WITH ENHANCED DRAG-REDUCTION PROPERTIES - An apparatus, comprising a plurality of closed cells disposed on a surface of a substrate. Each of the closed cells has at least one dimension that is less than about 1 millimeter and are configured to hold a medium therein. The apparatus also comprises a foam that contacts the closed cells. The foam has fluid walls that include a surfactant, and bubbles of the foam layer are filled with the medium. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227244 | TOOL FOR ATTACHING A STUD TO A SURFACE - A tool for applying a fastener, such as a stud, is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the tool applies the fastener assembled with an applicator. The applicator has at least two legs. The tool includes a housing portion configured to releasably receive the fastener and the applicator. The tool further includes an actuating portion slidingly connected to the housing portion and having one or more projections. Movement of the actuating portion towards the contact surface presses the fastener against the contact surface and bends the at least two legs of the applicator towards the contact surface. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227245 | CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR MECHANICAL COMPONENTS - Disclosed herein are building components, systems and methods of constructing and uses thereof. In some examples, a building component is disclosed including a housing with at least one recess and at least one connector assembly disposed within the at least one recess within the housing, wherein each connector assembly includes a shaft capable of being received by the at least one recess within the housing and at least one latching mechanism disposed on the shaft and configured to form a releasable connection with another building component. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227246 | APPARATUS FOR CONNECTION OF AN IMPLEMENT TO MACHINERY - Apparatus for connecting an implement ( | 2012-09-13 |
20120227247 | Controlling Temperature in Exothermic Reactions with a Phase Change Material - An apparatus may comprise a tool capable of holding a part during curing of the part, and a passive temperature control system. The passive temperature control system may have a phase change material selected as having a phase change temperature that may be capable of controlling heat generated by the part during curing of the part held by the tool. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227248 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ANTENNA DEVICE - A method for manufacturing an antenna device may include a first step of forming an antenna circuit so that the resonance frequency of the antenna circuit will be lower than an oscillation frequency of the reader/writer. The antenna circuit includes an antenna coil that receives the magnetic field transmitted from the reader/writer and a capacitor electrically connected to the antenna coil. The manufacturing method also includes a second step of affixing a magnetic sheet to the antenna coil via an adhesive. The magnetic sheet is at a face-to-face position with respect to the antenna coil and is configured to change the inductance of the antenna coil. The adhesive is of a film thickness to change the inductance so that the resonance frequency of the resonance circuit will be coincident with the oscillation frequency depending on the spacing between the antenna coil and the magnetic sheet. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227249 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING ROTOR - Provided is a method of producing a rotor in which the rotor is produced, the method including: crimping and stacking a plurality of core pieces through crimping connecting portions to form a rotor stacked core having a magnet-insertion hole; inserting a permanent-magnet pieces into the magnet-insertion hole; clamping the rotor stacked core between an upper die and a lower die; and filling a resin into the magnet-insertion hole from a resin reservoir pot which is formed in the upper die or the lower die. The resin is filled into the magnet-insertion hole while placing the crimping connecting portions at a center of the resin reservoir pot. | 2012-09-13 |
20120227250 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING INDUCTOR - A method of manufacturing an inductor includes a lamination step, a division step, a firing step, and a plating step. In the lamination step, a laminate including an insulator, a coil body, and external electrodes is formed. That is, in the lamination step, insulating layers having wide filling conductors, insulating layers having narrow filling conductors, and conductor patterns having external electrode patterns are laminated. As a result, the conductor patterns form the coil body, and the wide filling conductors, the narrow filling conductors, and the external electrode patterns form the external electrodes. The narrow filling conductors have a width that is less than the widths of the wide filling conductors and the external electrode patterns, and recesses and projections are provided in the external electrodes. | 2012-09-13 |