43rd week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080256675 | Swimsuit having compression panels - A swimsuit is provided having a hip and thigh portion and a unitarily formed chest portion. Various compression panels may be attached to an inside surface of the hip and thigh portion as well as the chest portion for reducing muscle vibration of the chest muscle, thigh muscle and gluteal muscles. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256676 | Free-floating dual layer swimsuit - A swimsuit comprising an inner compression layer attached to an outer layer in a free floating manner is provided. The inner compression layer shapes, contours and slims the wearer's body, whereas the outer layer provides an aesthetically pleasing design. The inner and outer layers are positioned substantially independent from each other on the wearer's body for their respective purposes. It is further contemplated that the outer layer provides an additional shaping, contouring and slimming function in addition to the inner compression layer. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256677 | Piece of Garment and System for Sealingly Joining Pieces of Garment - The invention relates to an item of clothing ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256678 | Drag harness and pocket - A drag harness for use with a protective garment for a fire fighter or emergency worker is provided. The drag harness includes a gripping loop having a pull strap affixed thereto. The pull strap extends from an aperture in the protective garment such that the drag loop can be pulled through the aperture to drag the wearer. Furthermore, the protective garment may include a pocket wherein a portion of the drag loop may be contained when in a stored state. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256679 | Convertible maternity coat - A two panel convertible maternity coat that can be used by a woman before, after, and during pregnancy, a pregnancy panel, and a baby panel. Pregnancy is accommodated through the addition of the pregnancy panel between the front sides of the coat. The pregnancy panel is wider at the bottom and tapered toward the top. The two panel convertible maternity coat also can be used as a garment for covering both baby and mother, father, or other wearer though the addition of the baby panel between the front sides of the coat. The baby panel is shaped wider at the top and tapers down to a lower portion. Means are provided for readily fastening each panel separately to the coat so as to provide for ease in transitioning between the uses of the coat. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256680 | REMOVABLE DRAG RESCUE DEVICE, TURNOUT COAT, AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A removable drag rescue device, a method of assembling a firefighter's turnout coat to include the drag rescue device, and a coat produced thereby. The drag rescue device comprises a pair of loops which are placed in the interior of an outer shell of the coat by insertion through a pair of apertures in the shell. The drag rescue device further comprises a handle portion between the two loops which remains outside of the back of the shell for grasping and use. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256681 | GLOVE RETAINING DEVICE - A device for retaining gloves is provided. The glove retaining device comprises a retaining means for retaining the invention on a contact point selected by the user; an ergonomic body providing sufficient resistance to allow insertion of user's gloves into a glove retaining means of the invention; a glove retaining means for retaining the user's gloves in the invention; and a protective and/or decorative skirt for protecting the user from foreign material on the gloves during insertion or retention in the invention. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256682 | Headwear having attached panels - The present invention relates to an improved shape of a headwear, and more particularly, to a headwear manufactured by directly adhering to connect panels covering a crown part and a visor part of the headwear without an existing sewing operation so as to increase effects of wrinkle prevention and aesthetic feeling in connecting portions of the panels. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256683 | Headwear and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A headwear includes an outer panel including at least two fabric sheets connected at each opposite end portion; an inner panel including at least two fabric sheets connected at each opposite end portion; a shape forming panel being between the outer and inner panels, downwardly offset from a center axis of the outer and inner panels, and sewed on the inner panel. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256684 | Multi-point tethering system for head and neck restraint devices - A system of tethers for controlling a driver's head during operation of a vehicle, comprising: at least two frontal straps having first ends attached to a helmet and second ends attached to shoulder straps, torso strap and/or vehicle's seat belt; at least two rear straps having first ends attached to a helmet and second ends attached to shoulder straps or the support member; and wherein the frontal and rear straps are taunt during normal operation. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256685 | Football Helmet, Testing Method, and Testing Apparatus - In one embodiment, a method for testing a helmet comprising the steps of: placing a strike helmet on a first headform; placing a target helmet on a second headform, colliding the strike helmet against the target helmet; and measuring the acceleration of the second headform caused by the collision. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256686 | Air Venting, Impact-Absorbing Compressible Members - An impact-absorbing compressible member includes a thin-walled enclosure defining an inner chamber containing a volume of fluid such as air. The enclosure includes one or more orifices which as sized and positioned to allow air to vent from the inner chamber in response to an impact on the member and to refill the inner chamber in response to an impact on the member and to refill the inner chamber after the impact is released. The enclosure is formed of a blow-molded thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material which is economical to make and durable in use. The compressible members can be used as building blocks for impact-absorbing shell structures for a wide variety of application such helmets, protective pads for body parts, sports arena wall padding, vehicular bumpers, dashboards and the like. The compressible member has impact-absorbing advantages over conventional foams currently used in those applications. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256687 | HELMET - A helmet includes a shell configured to be worn on a head of a user and a sensor coupled to the shell. The sensor is configured to detect deceleration of the shell below a predetermined threshold rate of deceleration and to generate a signal. The helmet further includes a communication module coupled to the shell and the sensor. The communication module is configured to receive the signal from the sensor when the sensor detects a deceleration of the shell below a predetermined threshold rate of deceleration and to generate a signal to a rescue assistance center after a predetermined time period. Other embodiments and methods are disclosed. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256688 | Article of Eyewear - An article of eyewear comprises a flexible lens; and a frame having a top, sides, and a bottom for supporting the lens in spaced relation in front of a wearer's face to define an interior space. The frame has a two component surface for mounting the lens thereon. The two component surface comprises a first component and a second component wherein the first component and the second component are configured to collectively provide a tension fit around the face of a user. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256689 | Rolled edge pocket flap - A closure for use with a pocket for a protective garment is provided. The closure includes a margin, a closure body and an edge. The edge is thicker than the closure body so as to provide better tactile feedback for the wearer. The edge may also include an insert located within the edge. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256690 | Rounded contour pocket - A protective garment for a firefighter or emergency worker is provided. The protective garment includes a generally cylindrically shaped limb covering portion such as a sleeve or pant leg. A pocket is affixed to the limb covering portion and includes a bottom portion having an inner margin with an unstressed shape conforming to the generally cylindrically shaped limb covering portion. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256691 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING - An article of clothing for a body of a person includes: a stretchable fabric defining a form-fitting body portion for closely covering a portion of the person's body when the article of clothing is worn; a plurality of gripping areas located on an exterior surface of the body portion, each of the gripping areas having a higher relative coefficient of friction than a relative coefficient of friction of the fabric defining the body portion; and a plurality of impact-absorbing pad members attached to the body portion. A method of manufacturing an article of clothing and a method of protecting ones' body by donning an article of clothing are also included. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256692 | Novel Toilet Air Treatment Device - The invention comprises a novel device for circulating and treating odorous air inside a toilet bowl without the need for external venting of the treated air. The invention comprises a toilet air treatment device that has an air treatment member. The air treatment member has an inlet port leading from the toilet bowl to an air pathway and an outlet port leading from the air pathway to the toilet bowl. A means for treating air is located along the air pathway of the air treatment member. A means for moving air, located inside the air treatment member, causes air to be moved under pressure from the toilet bowl, through the inlet port, along the air pathway, into contact with the means for treating air, and through the outlet port into the toilet bowl. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256693 | Systems and Apparatus for Toilet Odour Removal - An odour removal apparatus for a toilet is described wherein the toilet has a bowl, a cistern for supplying water to the bowl, a flushing valve of a flushing mechanism within the cistern and an internal overflow in fluid and/or gaseous communication with the inside of the cistern and an area in the vicinity of the bowl. The apparatus includes an inlet adapted to be in fluid and/or gaseous communication with the bowl via the internal overflow and/or the flushing mechanism when installed. The apparatus also includes a gases extraction means for drawing gases and entrained odours from the area in the vicinity of the bowl, to the inlet, via the internal overflow and/or the flushing mechanism. The gases and entrained odours may then be passed to a filter to remove odours therefrom. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256694 | TOILET SEAT COVER SYSTEM - A disposable toilet seat cover for a child that is portable and easy to use is disclosed. The toilet seat cover provides a user, such as a child, with hygiene protection that often is ignored by children. The toilet seat cover may be formed from one or more layers of a suitable material having lines of separation forming two flaps when the toilet seat cover is in a deployed state for keeping the cover properly positioned and for covering the gap at the front of a standard commercial toilet seat. A plurality of toilet seat covers may be packaged in a toilet seat cover dispenser that may be sized to fit in a pocket or purse and that may accommodate multiple seat covers in a folded and rolled position. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256696 | Sample Collection Device - A novel device for the collection of stool and/or urine samples is arranged for use in a toilet having a rim and a bowl. The device has a sample collection platform arranged to receive the sample and an end wall extending from the sample collection platform at an angle to the sample collection platform, and the end wall includes attachment means for attaching the device to the bowl of the toilet. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256697 | Vacuum Sewer System - Vacuum sewer system comprising a source of sewage ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256698 | Rise and fall cover assembly - A cover assembly for a swimming pool and which can be raised and lowered, the cover assembly comprising a frame which is relatively rigid, a covering material which is supported by the frame, and a plurality of extendable and retractable leg members which are associated with the frame such that extension of the leg member causes the frame to be raised and lowering of the leg member causes the frame to be lowered, at least one leg member being powered to enable the leg member to the extended upon demand. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256699 | Mounting base for fixing to swimming pool perimeter
Mounting base for fixing to swimming pool perimeter - A mounting base includes two fixing plates movably connected to each other via a four-bar mechanism, which consist of four fixing arms and is controllable via an adjusting rod to reduce one diagonal thereof, so that the two fixing plates located at two opposite ends of the other diagonal of the four-bar mechanism are moved outward to firmly press against two opposite inner wall surfaces of a swimming pool gutter, enabling the mounting base to be conveniently and safely fixed to any desired point along a swimming pool perimeter without spoiling the swimming pool. A carrier plate is associated with the adjusting rod for a water activity facility to mount thereon. A second carrier plate perpendicular to the first carrier plate may be associated with the fixing plates via another two pivotally connected fixing arms, so that the mounting base is usable in two different directions. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256700 | Shower Heated by Solar Energy - The shower heated by solar energy comprises a platform ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256701 | MOLD USABLE IN PROCESS OF FORMING A DESIRED WALL SURFACE - Shape structure usable to form a desired wall surface includes a first region constructed for being attached to the wall; and a second region constructed for being located in an opening formed in the wall. The first region may be constructed as a flange and the second region as a body. The body may be constructed to form either a recess or protrusion when placed in the opening of the wall. The shape structure may also include a third region for fastening to the wall, and the wall may be a shower wall. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256702 | Soap-dispensing faucet structure - A soap-dispensing faucet structure comprises an upright cylindrical faucet body, having a spout extending outwards at the front side, and a tube seat at one side of the lower section to which a core shaft, a locking cap, and a faucet handle are sequentially mounted thereto. The upper section of the faucet has an appropriate-depth receiving chamber to which a sleeve cover and a pump device are combined to form an individual soap-receiving accommodation space. The lower section of the faucet has a set of cold and hot water ducts and an outlet tube that are fluidly connected to the core shaft of the tube seat to provide another individual water-discharging chamber linked to the spout to form a water influx-and-outflow circuit to be switched on and off by the faucet handle, providing a concise and whole depth-extending visual effect, and easier assembly and maintenance of the soap-dispensing faucet thereby. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256703 | SUPPORT DEVICE - An apparatus or support having a hammock member, a hammock support member, and a frame that can be disposed in an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The hammock member has a first end portion connected to a first end portion of the frame and a second end portion connected to a second end portion of the frame. The hammock support member extends from a first side portion of the hammock member to a second side portion of the hammock member. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256704 | Adjustable angle bed frame - An “L-shaped” bed frame assembly, where the head end of the frame is taller than at the foot end, constructed in a manner which enables the user to raise the head of the bed frame by an electric motor, rising up along the taller “rail” at the head of the frame, adjusting the frame to any reasonable angle, while the frame remains flat—not bending in the middle like the older “hospital bed” style—constructed of either the traditional L-shaped flatiron, or a more tubular structural material. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256705 | Sleeping Bag System - The present invention provides an improved sleeping bag system. In some embodiments, the sleeping bag system comprises a sleeping bag and a supplement sheet layering over the top exterior side of the sleeping bag, wherein the supplemental sheet is attached to the sleeping bag at the foot end via an attachment means. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256706 | Bolstered mattress - A medical bed having a frame with a mattress support surface. A mattress having a central portion, which has an upper surface adapted to support a patient's body, and a lower surface to interface with the support surface of the frame. The mattress has a right and a left side bolster disposed on opposite sides of the central portion, each bolster extending above the upper surface. Each bolster defines a recess of reduced bolster height in relation to the upper surface of the central portion of the mattress. The mattress has a mattress cover extending about the central portion and both bolsters, such that the mattress and cover together form a single mattress assembly. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256707 | Body cozy throw - A body cover throw construction including a stitched structure which opens to surround and cover the feet of a person who is in a sitting, reclining or laid-back position in a reclining chair, sofa or the like. The inventive body cover-throw comprises a length of fabric rectangular in shape that is hemmed to finish both ends then folded and stitched at one end, referred to as the bottom, to form three compartments within the folded layers, a centrally located compartment that has a slit opening to accommodate the feet and two are sealed compartments, one on each side of the folded layers, that provide localized areas of increased density and stability that effectively positions the bottom of the throw to catch and cover the user's feet with a scooping action when the throw is spread over and beyond the feet then pulled back over the user's feet. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256708 | Cot for Patient - The present invention is related to a bed, and more particular, related to a bed for patient having a bedpan and a disrobing means. In the bed for patient provided with a bedpan device under a bedstead supporting a mattress according to the present invention, a bedpan hole is formed on the upper part of a portion in which the bedpan is installed, and a shielding means for hiding the hip and private parts of patient is installed on a side of the bedpan hole. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256709 | Patient Positioning Device - A patient positioning device is provided. The patient positioning device includes a patient positioning top and a u-shaped undercarriage that includes first and second parts that can be displaced relative to each other. An undercarriage length is adjustable with the first and second parts. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256710 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL PILLOW - A multifunctional pillow, comprises a cover including an upper cover, a lower cover and a top cover; a sliding track assembly installed between the upper cover and the lower cover; tile sliding track assembly including an upper frame and a lower frame; the upper frame being embedded into the upper cover; a bearing being installed in the upper cover; the lower frame having a trench; in assembling, the bearing being placed into the trench so that the bearing is slidable in the trench; and a control panel installed in the cover; an interior of the control panel having a control circuit board; the control circuit board being connected to the motor, a microswitch, an audio sensor, a trumpet, and a vibrator; one end of the microswitch being connected to a touch panel and another end thereof being connected to a control circuit board. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256711 | Cushion with Scent Cartridge - A cushion device comprising a body having an outer surface defining a boundary and at least one cartridge positioned outside the boundary. The cartridge may include a scented substance and a cover for varying the exposure of it to the surroundings. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256712 | Versatile cushion device - A cushion device for use when placed in seats, in beds, or on floors, comprising a flexible hollow, enclosed shell having two large opposed surfaces, the shell capable of containing gas or liquid without substantial leakage, and having a port or a plurality of ports that can allow gas or liquid to enter into or to escape from the shell, the port or ports each being provided with closure means which can substantially prevent entry and escape of gas or liquid from the shell. The shell, when empty, can maintain a substantially flat form when held by one hand from an edge of the shell for the ease of handling, storage or transportation, and can allow a substantial adjustable expansion under working condition, due to the provision of a stiffener, a cover or its inherent firmness, rigidity or stiffness. It may be used for heat treatment, cooling treatment and for back, spine and extremities exercises and support of the user. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256713 | Roll restricting device - A roll restricting device including: a support member, wherein the support member is configured to surround at least a portion of an individual, and further wherein the support member includes an outer surface, and an inner surface; a roll restriction member, wherein the roll restriction member substantially precludes an infant from rolling over; and optionally one or more roll restriction member fastener(s), wherein the one or more restriction member fastener(s) releasably secures the roll restriction member to the support member. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256714 | Beach pillow - A combination beach pillow, chair cover and storage device having a first cushion portion for engagement with a front portion of a chair and a second cushion portion for engagement with a back portion of such chair. A mechanism is provided for removably mounting the first cushion and the second cushion to such back portion of such chair. At least one accessory pocket is formed in at least one of the first cushion and the second cushion adjacent a side thereof facing such back of such chair for carrying and storing pre-selected items therein. There is a device engageable with each of the first cushion and the second cushion for selectively pivoting the first cushion relative to the second cushion between a retracted position in which first cushion is substantially adjacent the second cushion and an extended position in which the first cushion is separated from the second cushion when mounted to such chair. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256715 | MATTRESS SHAPING APPARATUS - A mattress shaping device that is placed below a mattress to allow a sleeper to customize the shape of substantially the entire mattress. The mattress shaper having a plurality of individually inflatable cells that may correspond with integral inlets that are accessible while the shaping device is placed underneath the mattress. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256716 | Foam Rail Interlocking and Banding System - Disclosed embodiments relate generally to the manufacture and assembly of mattresses, and comprise an interlocking system used to join foam support rails together to form a support frame about the perimeter of a mattress cover and/or a banding system for securing the support frame in place with respect to the mattress cover. The interlocking system generally comprises interlocking mechanical coupling portions at the ends of each support rail, allowing the ends of the support rails to be joined together to form a support frame without hard corner blocks that might reduce mattress comfort. The banding system comprises banding flaps that enwrap the support rails and attach them to the mattress cover. This allows for improved structural integrity during the assembly process, since the support frame is securely held in place. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256717 | Inflatable Two Chamber Bed with Raised Headboard - An inflatable mattress. The inflatable mattress comprises a support system having upper and lower inflatable support chambers arranged in a substantially vertical manner and an inflatable headboard chamber arranged in a substantially perpendicular manner to the upper and lower inflatable chambers. Each inflatable support chamber comprises a top layer and a bottom layer. The inflatable mattress may further comprise an inflatable reinforcing chamber disposed between the upper and lower inflatable support chambers and attached to the lower inflatable support chamber. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256718 | TENSION LOCKING TOOL - A hand tool having first and second plier units attached to one another where a jaw region is operatively configured to have a work piece to be placed therein and a handle region is configured to be used by the user of the tool to grasp the work piece. A tension member is provided to be positioned past a dead point axis so as to apply a clamping force upon the jaw member and the hand tool maintains a grip upon the work piece without continuous interaction with the user of the tool. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256719 | Method and Device for Cleaning of Textile Materials in a Water Environment - This invention relates to a method and a device for cleaning the textile materials in water environment, more specially to cleaning, disinfecting and softening of textile materials which could be used in a domestic environment for cleaning of soiled textile materials, including clothes of natural and synthetic textile materials. The method characterized in that textile materials are treated in water environment for 40-60 minutes during the simultaneous influence of sound and subsonic waves with frequency ranging from 8.5 to 32 kHz and in the presence of permanent magnetic field. During the influence of the subsonic waves silver particles, are dispersed in the washing solution, creating concentration of silver ions at about 1.10 | 2008-10-23 |
20080256720 | Operating Method for Laundry Machine - A method for operating a washing machine, in which wrinkles are removed from laundry using steam. The method includes supplying steam of a high temperature to a drum containing laundry; and supplying air to the drum. The method facilitates the refreshing of the laundry, such as clothes, thus allowing a user to wear the clothes just after the refreshing of the clothes. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256721 | DETERGENT BOX OPENING AND CLOSING DETECTING APPARATUS OF WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A detergent box opening and closing detecting apparatus of a washing machine includes: a detergent box to which a detergent is introduced; a detergent box installation part formed at a main body of the washing machine and allowing the detergent box to be installed therein; and a detergent box opening/closing detecting member that detects whether or not the detergent box installed in the detergent box installation part is opened or closed. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256722 | METHOD FOR RINSING FABRIC IN A WASHER AND WASHER ADAPTED TO CARRY OUT THIS METHOD - A method of rinsing fabric in a washer having a wash chamber rotatable about a horizontal axis comprises the step of adding water to the wash chamber and spraying the rinse water by recirculating it onto the fabric while spinning the wash chamber at a speed to effect a centrifugal force on the fabric such that the fabric will not tumble within the wash chamber as it spins. The method further comprises at least a last rinsing step in which the rotating speed of the wash chamber is such that the fabric tumbles within the wash chamber and in that the rinsing water is not recirculated and sprayed onto the fabric. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256723 | DETERGENT INPUT QUANTITY GUIDING APPARATUS OF WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR GUIDING INPUT QUANTITY OF DETERGENT - A detergent input quantity guiding apparatus of a washing machine includes: a detergent box on which a detergent input quantity by levels for each virtual clothes amount that can be received in the washing machine is displayed; a clothes amount detecting unit that detects a clothes amount received in the washing machine; and a display unit that displays at least one of a clothes amount detected by the clothes amount detecting unit and a detergent quantity according to the detected clothes amount. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256724 | Processes to pre-treat hair with organic solvents - The present invention discloses methods and kit-of-parts for treating keratinous fibres prior to dyeing to control and modulate dye uptake into the fibre. Organic solvents having log P of from −4.0 to −0.5 or from 0.5 to 4.0 are used to manufacture pre-treatment composition to be applied to the hair. When the hair is pre-treated with at least one organic solvent having a log P of from 0.5 to 4.0 the dye penetration into the keratinous fibres is enhanced, while pre-treating the hair with at least one organic solvent having a log P of from −4.0 to −0.5 reduces the dye uptake. One or more compositions to pre-treat the keratinous fibres can be effortlessly applied on different zones of the hair and can be left in place or removed prior the application of the dyeing composition. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256725 | Method for Colouring Toothbrush Filaments - A method of applying a consumable, in particular a wear indicator dye, to toothbrush filaments and/or other wearing parts for personal needs, in which the consumable is added to a medium which is subjected to pressure above atmospheric, and the toothbrush filaments and/or the wearing part are exposed to the pressurized mixture of consumable and medium for a predetermined exposure period. The medium to which the consumable is added includes CO | 2008-10-23 |
20080256726 | Mixtures of Reactive Dyes and Their Use in a Method for Trichromatic Dyeing or Printing - Dye mixtures, comprising at least one dye of formula | 2008-10-23 |
20080256727 | SWIMMING POOL CLEANER DISCS WITH POCKETS - Discs having recessed areas, or pockets, in their undersides are detailed. The pockets allow provision of increased suction in localized regions, especially useful when the body of an associated cleaner pivots from side to side. Downwardly-extending wear surfaces may be present as well within the pockets. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256728 | Apparatus for Cleaning and Sanitizing Shoes - A shoe cleaning apparatus is formed with a series of rotary brushes operable to clean the bottom of a shoe placed thereon and spring-loaded linear side brushes to clean the sides of the shoe. A supply of cleaning or sanitizing fluid is retained in an elevated tank that feeds by gravity into the rotary brushes for application to the bottom of the shoe being cleaned. The flow of fluid is actuated by downward pressure on a hinged sub-frame that opens a valve. Each rotary brush is engaged by a comb that cleans the brushes upon rotation thereof. A removable debris tray is mounted within the frame to collect dirt and debris removed by the combs and to collect the cleaning fluid dispensed from the elevated tank. Resistance to the downward pressure is provided by springs to minimize accidental opening of the flow valve. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256729 | Teeth Whitening Toothbrush - A toothbrush for enhancing the whiteness of teeth while carrying out normal prophylactic brushing with a material that includes a light/heat activated whitening agent. The whitening agent is usually activated by light of a certain wavelength. The toothbrush comprises a handle and a head and optical transmission material bringing light of a predetermined frequency to the head portion. The head portion has a clear surface into which the bristles are secured so as to cause light to shine on the teeth surfaces as they are being brushed by the bristles. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256730 | Child's music-playing toothbrush configured for attractive display of graphics and improved sound quality - A music-playing toothbrush having a hollow handle housing containing suitable solid state electronic components for selectively playing a musical tune with improved sound quality. The sound quality is expressly addressed in the handle design with an interior sealed speaker enclosure configured to direct the sound toward the listener with little internal leakage and with an undulating violin-like cavity shape that suppresses internal standing waves. Moreover, the handle provides a relatively large, relatively flat, substantially uninterrupted surface for receiving attractive and motivational graphics such as licensed cartoon characters, which may be compatible with the musical selection. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256731 | Curved profile sponge mop system - A mop system incorporating a replaceable foam-based mop head. The mop head is adapted to wrap at least partially around a curved support mandrel and to be held in place by releasable engagement between the mandrel and connection elements disposed in localized relation along edge portions of the mop head. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256732 | Snow brush - An apparatus for removing snow from an exterior surface of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a brush member having bristles attached to one side of a handle portion. The brush member has a predetermined shape. A first elongated handle member is engageable at a first end thereof with a first end of the brush member. An angle adjusting mechanism is engageable at a first end thereof with a second end of the first elongated handle member and a second elongated handle member is engageable at a first end thereof with a second end of the angle adjusting mechanism. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256733 | Gary's paint brush - Gary's Paint Brush has a ¾″ screw hole on the handle. This will allow a painter to screw a paint brush onto an extension pole. The painter will then be able to paint in difficult areas without a ladder. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256734 | Golf towel caddy - The Golf Towel Caddy is a small towel body that is folded down the center across its width. A horizontal stitching is sewn 8″(inches) from the top of towel across its width. And, vertical stitches are sewn down from the top corner to the horizontal stitches; hence a pocket is formed. A closing device is placed at the top insides of the pocket, which is designed to securely hold golfer's tees, golf balls and personal items. A set of grommets are placed through the sides at each top corner of the towel and bag clips are inserted in the grommets and hung over the top of golf bags, or attached to carrying strap rings. Therefore, the Golf Towel Caddy is double hung in a perpendicular manner. The bottom portion can be used for cleaning golf equipment and/or hands. The entire outside of the towel provides an excellent area for easy viewing of logos, and other advertising specialties. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256735 | Cleaning device - The present invention is directed to a cleaning system having a first member and a second member. The system is particularly suitable for cleaning glass and other surfaces particularly where both sides of the glass are to be cleaned together. The first and second member are preferably flexible and have a flexible magnetic member and a microfiber cleaning surface | 2008-10-23 |
20080256736 | FLAT MOP FOR USE WITH WIPERS FOR CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS - A flat mop is used with a disposable wiper. The mop includes a base member having an upper surface and a lower surface. The base member has a projecting securing elements disposed on opposing sides of the upper surface. At least one resilient clip is associated with securing element. A pivot joint has a first receiving portion for mounting to the base member to define a first pivot axis. The pivot joint has a second receiving portion distinct from the first receiving portion and includes an engagement member received in the second receiving portion to defining a second pivot axis spaced from and perpendicular to the first pivot axis. The engagement member includes a coupling portion to mount to a handle. The pivot joint is mounted to the base member for pivoting the base member relative to the pivot joint about two axes. The associated wiper is secured to the base member, positioned on the lower surface of the base member, wrapped around the base member and over the securing elements. The clips are positioned over the associated wiper, on a respective one of the securing elements to secure the wiper to the base member. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256737 | Deck Cleaning Tool - An improved deck cleaning tool includes a rigid blade with a sharply angled front end and adapted to dislodge debris build-up commonly found between planks of outdoor decks is supported by a plate having an aperture connected to a rigid and hollow conduit having a handle at its distal end. The distal end further adapts to couple to a common shop or wet/dry vacuum cleaner. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256738 | Frameless, Heated Wiper Assembly And System Utilizing Same - A heated wiper system including at least one frameless, heated wiper assembly is provided. Each wiper assembly includes a flexible squeegee blade and a pair of spaced flexible backing members. The assembly includes a pair of flexible heaters disposed between the blade and their respective backing member to convert electrical energy from a source of electrical energy (i.e., a battery) into heat. Each heater includes a heating element sufficiently dimensioned to sinuously travel back and forth between the sides of the assembly substantially the entire length of its respective backing member. Wiring connects the battery to the heaters by extending through a sealed center support apparatus which connects the blade, the heaters and elongated resilient spines together between the backing members. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256739 | Device For Connecting A Wiper Blade To A Wiper Arm Of A Windshield Wiper In An Articulated Manner - The invention relates to a device ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256740 | WIPER ASSEMBLY HAVING SIDE-SADDLE COUPLER - A wiper assembly for use in connection with a wiper arm attachment member having a transversely extending pin and bent tab. The wiper assembly includes a wiping element and a superstructure having first and second longitudinal ends. The wiper assembly further includes first and second airfoils attached to the superstructure between an intermediate position and the longitudinal ends. The wiper assembly further includes a coupler attached to the superstructure and disposed between the first and second airfoils. The coupler includes first and second sidewalls, a deck that extends from the first sidewall and a rail that extends from the deck. The deck and rail of the wiper assembly cooperate to define a side-saddle that facilitates low-profile attachment to a wiper arm attachment member for reducing the likelihood of wind lift and lateral movement between the wiper arm attachment member and the wiper assembly. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256741 | ULTRAVIOLET VACUUM CLEANER WITH SAFETY MECHANISM - A combination vacuum cleaner and ultraviolet disinfecting device is presented having a vacuum for cleaning a cleaning medium, such as a carpet, and a UV light source for radiation of the cleaning medium to eradicate the medium of infestation agents such as molds, viruses, bacteria and dust mites. The device provides a multiple of safety switches to prevent power supply to the UV light source under certain conditions. Safety switches are provided requiring a constant activation of a switch by the user on the device handle, activation of contact switches indicating the device is in contact with the cleaning medium, activation of a switch indicating the device is in an in-use position, and a tilt sensor to prevent power supply to the UV light if the device, or a portion thereof, is tilted beyond a preselected degree. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256742 | Vacuum Cleaner, Especially Floor Vacuum Cleaner - A vacuum cleaner includes a housing, a motor-driven suction fan disposed in the housing, a fan motor and a power supply device configured to provide power supply to the fan motor. The vacuum cleaner also includes both a rechargeable battery and cord reel permanently integrated in the housing such that the vacuum cleaner is configured to be alternately operable in a battery mode and a mains mode. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256743 | Surface-Cleaning Apparatus with Height Adjustable Base - A surface cleaning apparatus for cleaning debris is presented. The apparatus includes a housing having a battery, a DC motor and a switch. A belt attaches to the floor brush and DC motor for rotating the floor brush. Front wheels are positioned forward of the floor brush. A height adjustable rear wheel is positioned centrally at a rear of the apparatus. The rear wheel has a first height for operating the apparatus on a hard surface such that the debris is brushed from the surface and friction between the floor brush and the surface is minimized and a second height for operating the apparatus on a soft surface such that the debris is brushed from the surface and friction between the floor brush, the housing and the surface is minimized thus reducing electricity consumption and providing a smooth movement of the apparatus over the surface. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256744 | Motor, fan and filter arrangement for a vacuum cleaner - In a first aspect, the present invention provides a motor, fan and filter arrangement for a vacuum cleaner, comprising: a motor ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256745 | Moquette carpet cleaning machine operable in pull-back mode - The present invention refers to a moquette carpet cleaning machine ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256746 | FITTING FOR THE PIVOTING SUPPORT OF A SHUTTER - A fitting for a shutter sash includes a bearing body, a support plate and a reinforcing rib. The bearing body consists of a stationary plate, a movable plate pivotally connected to one another. The stationary plate is fixed onto a window frame or the like, and the movable plate is fixed on a shutter sash so that the oscillating-swing shutter may pivotally rotate by means of the fitting. The support plate extends traversely from lower portion of the movable plate in a predetermined length. The reinforcing rib made integrally with and extending traversely from predetermined portion of the fitting orienting towards the shutter sash to form into a predetermined shape. A rabbet groove formed on the shutter sash in a corresponding position to the reinforcing rib so as to allow the reinforcing rib to be inserted and further improve the mechanical strength of the unit, so the shutter could be securely suspended thereon. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256747 | Hinge device of a foldable chair - A hinge device of a foldable chair. The foldable chair includes a front tube, a middle tube, a rear tube and a foot stand. Three-way hinges each including a first pivoting portion, a second pivoting portion and a third pivoting portion connect the front tube, the middle tube, the rear tube and the foot stands together. The characteristic lies in that the third pivoting portion is shifted from a straight line connecting the first pivoting portion to the second pivoting portion so that the third pivoting portion and the first and second pivoting portions are disposed alternately and all the pivoting portions after being folded form a right-angle arranged pattern. The foot stand is folded on the inner side of the middle tube and arranged in parallel to inner and outer portions of the middle tube. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256748 | Hinge Device and Opening/Closing Mechanism Using the Hinge Device - Provided is a hinge device which allows the display device to be watched at an arbitrary angle, thus enabling all the passengers to watch the display at an optimum angle, which helps to achieve an improvement in terms of quality and reliable dropping (opening) by causing the dropping (opening) movement of the display device due to its own weight to be reliable and gentle in the range from the start to an angle of approximately 30°, and which helps to achieve an improvement in terms of operational feel in the free stop range, thus allowing light operation. The hinge device for connecting one member and another member so that the one member and the other member can open and close includes: a bracket which is fixed to one member; a shaft which is rotatably attached to the bracket and which is fixed to another member; a braking member which is attached to the shaft so that the braking member is non-rotatable but axially movable and which is held in sliding contact with the bracket and adapted to make mutual relative rotation; and a plate spring member which is attached to the shaft so that the plate spring member is non-rotatable but axially movable and which holds the braking member in press contact with the bracket. A surface of the bracket held in sliding contact with the braking member is provided with a recessed groove one end portion of which is formed as a tapered portion, with the surface of the braking member held in sliding contact with the bracket being provided with a protrusion coming into sliding contact with a sliding contact surface, a recessed groove, and a tapered portion of the bracket, the protrusion having a flat top portion at least one end of which is formed as a tapered portion continuous with the flat top portion. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256749 | TRIPLE POSITIONING HINGE - A triple positioning hinge that is compact and securely retains a monitor of a portable electronic device at three determined positions permanently. The triple positioning hinge has a body, a pivoting member, a first positioning element, a second positioning element and a resilient element. The first positioning element has multiple detents formed on a surface of the first positioning element. The second positioning element is pushed toward the first positioning element by the resilient element and has three positioning notches circularly formed in a surface at intervals and respectively correspond to and engage with the detents of the first positioning element to hold the monitor connected with the pivoting member at three determined positions. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256750 | HINGE - A hinge is compact and can hold a monitor securely in an optimum angle even if it is long-term used. The hinge has a body, a pivoting member rotatably mounted on the body and has a pintle, a first positioning element and a second positioning element mounted on the pintle. The first positioning element has a groove formed inclinedly in a front surface at an angle. The second positioning element is simultaneously rotated with the pintle and has a rear surface corresponding to the front surface of the first positioning element and a rib formed diametrically on the rear surface. The rib corresponds to and selectively engages with the groove in the first positioning element with resilience of a resilient element to retain the pivoting member at a determined angle. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256751 | Electronic Apparatus and Method of Detecting Housing Direction - A portable telephone includes an upper housing and a lower housing connected by a two-axis hinge. A magnet is built into the upper housing at a position spaced from the upper housing center axis passing the vertical axis (Y) of the two-axis hinge. Depending on the direction of the upper housing when the two housings are closed, the magnet comes to a position symmetrical about the center axis. Consequently, when MR sensors are arranged in the lower housing at positions corresponding to the above positions, the direction of the upper housing can be determined. Four elements in total are conventionally required to detect the direction of a housing; however, the device enables housing detection by three elements in total: one magnet, two MR sensors. The number of elements necessary to detect the direction of a housing is reduced, as is the area for mounting the elements. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256752 | Articulating Hinge - An articulated hinge is provided which is capable of supporting a panel member and permitting the panel member to be moved away from an opening and at the same time permit the panel member to be rotated approximately 90 degrees. The hinge has a scissor arm mechanism which provides for smooth opening and closing of the hinge thereby eliminating a possible sticking of the hinge during opening. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256753 | Portable manway cover hinge device - A portable manway hinge device has a pair of hinge plates where each hinge plate has a support member with a hinge aperture positioned for alignment with a bolt opening of a manway cover and a manway flange, a linkage member adjacent a first end of each hinge plate and extending out of the plane of the hinge plate, and a pivotal connection coupling overlapping pairs of the linkage member of the pair of hinge plates. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256754 | MULTI-TOOL ADJUSTING SCREW - An adjusting screw configured to be adjustable by multiple different tools is described. An example adjusting screw includes a cylindrical body portion having a first end, a second end, and an outer curved surface. At least a portion of the outer curved surface has threads to engage an internally threaded opening. The example adjusting screw also includes a first raised portion on the first end and offset from a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body and a second raised portion on the first end and offset from the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body and opposing the first raised portion. Each of the first and second raised portions is configured to engage a first socket to turn the cylindrical body about the longitudinal axis. Additionally, the first and second raised portions are configured to engage a second socket larger than the first socket to turn the cylindrical body about the longitudinal axis. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256755 | Vehicle Handle - A vehicle handle ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256756 | Device for the Guided Transport of a Card Web - The device for the guided transport of a card web comprises a card web transport means ( | 2008-10-23 |
20080256757 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING SYNTHETIC FIBERS TO FORM A NONWOVEN - The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for depositing synthetic fibers to form a nonwoven, in which the synthetic fibers are blown through a take-up nozzle as a fiber stream in a free space in the direction of a deposit belt. According to the invention, the fiber stream, before impinging onto the deposit belt, is guided by a guide segment formed between two guide members, one of the guide members being arranged on a belt exit side and an opposite guide members being arranged on a belt inlet side and forming, at a distance from the take-up nozzle, an open fiber entry gap for entry into the guide segment, and the guide segment extending as far as the deposit belt. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256758 | Protective Element for Textile Lashing or Fixing Means, and Lashing or Fixing Means Provided With One Such Protective Element - A protective element for textile lashing or fixing means for lifting, fixing or lashing objects, comprising a protective layer which: is intended for arrangement between the lashing or fixing means and the respective object. The protective element allows the advantages of known protective elements to be used, but at the same time ensures improved force transmission. The intention is also to provide a lashing or fixing means which can apply the forces required for lifting, fixing or lashing an object with more uniform loading across its length. This is achieved in that the protective layer is formed from a textile backing fabric which carries a textile material at least on its surface associated with the lashing or fixing means, the textile material, owing to its shaping, its arrangement and/or its material properties, in the state abutting the lashing or fixing means having different sliding properties to the backing fabric. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256759 | Apparatus for securing a bag within a container with scented retaining element - An apparatus for securing a trash bag in a container is disclosed, where the apparatus has a removable and replaceable scented bag retaining element which extends outwardly from the main body of the apparatus. The main body has a pair of spaced channel arms that receive, guide and support the retaining element in proper position against the main body, and the replaceable scented retaining element has a releasable locking tab which is received by and locks within a slot in the main body of the apparatus. A central membrane of the retaining element has a number of slits that form a number of flexible flaps which deform when pressed to received and retain the trash bag. The main body is adhesively mountable to the outer surface of the container. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256760 | QUICK RELEASE LINE ATTACHMENT - An attachment device attachable to a string, rope, cord or other flexible line that remains in a fixed position on the line without knotting the line or clamping the device to the line. The attachment device is quickly attached and removed without the need for additional tools to attach or release the device from the line. The device includes a secondary attachment to allow a second device to be permanently attached to the attachment device, allowing the second device to be quickly attached and released from a line. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256761 | Cord Clip - A multipurpose cord clip is configured to hold multiple cord segments in a fixed relation to one another, or to be used to hold a cord along a route. The multipurpose cord clip is not permanently fixed to a cord and is capable of use on a permanent structure or independent of a permanent structure. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256762 | Wire tie - The present invention relates to a tie for wrapping around an article, including an arcuate portion on a first portion of the tie; and a movable locking device on a second portion of the tie, the movable locking device adapted to couple to the arcuate portion. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256763 | Clip for interconnecting garments - The clip includes an outer component having an opening in which an inner component is received. The inner component is resiliency biased into a closed position in which its front and back walls are co-planar with the front and back walls, respectively, of the outer component. A force opposed to the bias of the resilient means causes the inner component to pivot away from the outer component thereby enlarging the space between the two components. A pair of socks or mitts may then be inserted into the space. The socks or mitts are retained in the space when the inner component springs back to the closed position. The clip is optionally provided with a panel on which information or illustrations is provided. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256764 | CLIP MODULE - A clip module for fixing a heat dissipation element on a base is disclosed. The clip module includes a body, two pressing elements, a fastener and two linkage elements. The body has a pressing part and a pivot part. The pivot part is located at one end of the body. Each pressing element has a first linkage point, and one end of the pressing elements is coupled to the pivot part. The fastener is suitable to be fastened to the base, and has two second linkage points. The linkage elements connect the first linkage points and the second linkage points. The pressing elements rotate around the pivot part to drive the linkage elements to respectively rotate around the corresponding second linkage points so that the fastener is fastened to the base, and the pressing part presses against the heat dissipation element. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256765 | Marine Line Hauling Device Assembly - A marine line hauling assembly includes a line hauling device and a drive casing. The drive casing has a first attachment flange and the line hauling device has a second attachment flange. These first and second flanges are attached to each other by a flange clamp circumferentially embracing the flanges to press them together by an inwardly-facing surface of the flange clamp due to circumferential tension in the flange clamp. The flange clamp has a pivot arrangement for attaching the clamp to a substrate (such as one of the attachment flanges). In this way, the flange clamp is attachable to the substrate but pivotable about the pivot point away from the first and second flanges. This allows the flanges to be brought together before pivoting the clamp back towards the flanges for attachment. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256766 | Clamping Device, Mould Thereof, and Method for Manufacturing the Same - Disclosed herein is a clamping device which can resiliency clamp an item. The claming device comprises a W-shaped metallic member to impart resilience for clamping an item, and a casing member having the metallic member embedded therein. The casing member is formed of a polymeric material through injection-molding to prevent corrosion of the metallic member while enhancing an appearance of the clamping device. A mould for the clamping device, and a method for manufacturing the same are also disclosed. Since the metallic member for imparting resilience is embedded in the casing member, the clamping device can be easily manufactured as a single component, remarkably reducing manufacturing costs. Additionally, the metallic member is prevented from being corroded, whereby the clamping device has a remarkably enhanced endurance as well as a compact structure and a high quality. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256767 | Portable Shippable Morgue System - The present invention provides a portable shippable morgue system. The system may comprise (1) bottom, top and corner rails, and (2) corner fittings. Corner rails extend between bottom and top rails and connect them together to form a square and/or rectangular shaped frame. Bottom rails may include forklift engagement areas. Corner fittings are located at the connection point of the vertical corner rails and top rails. A top is positioned between the top rails and a bottom is positioned between the bottom rails. Vertically opposed end walls may be positioned between the top and bottom rails. The invention provides first and second spaced apart opposed vertical platforms, each in abutting engagement or engageable with a top rail and a bottom rail. The invention further provides a remains storage unit. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256768 | Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing Nonwoven Fabric - The invention concerns a method and apparatus for patterning a nonwoven fabric. The method according to the invention is characterized in that the web is supported in the patterning phase on a perforated cylinder to which a 3-dimensional pattern has been formed substantially without removing material (patterning cylinder) for accomplishing a corresponding 3-dimensional pattern to the nonwoven fabric. The apparatus according to the invention comprises an element supporting the web, a vacuum system and water nozzles in order to hydroentangle the fibre web or combined fibre webs. The apparatus is characterized in that the element supporting the web is of a kind of the said pattern cylinder. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256769 | Method and Device for Treating, Especially Cutting, a Shaped Flexible Textile, Especially a Bra - This invention relates to a method for treating a flexible elastic textile element comprising at least one shaped part which must be partially treated and is surrounded by a plane part. According to the invention, the flexible textile element is gripped in at least two points of the plane part surrounding the shaped part which must be treated; the part gripped between two points is removed in such a way as to essentially flatten the shaped part gripped between the two points; and the removed gripped part is flattened. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256770 | PIPE ALIGNING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A device and method of use for aligning elements is presented. In particular, the present invention relates to the device having particular features and the method for its use for axially aligning and welding elements together, especially pipe elements. Disclosed is a device for aligning the pipe elements which includes a head for surrounding the elements, a plurality of alignment elements for axially aligning the pipe elements, and a pressure mechanism for applying a selectable pressure to the pipe elements. Also disclosed is a device for receiving pipe elements which includes a reversibly attachable alignment head for surrounding the pipe elements, a plurality of multi-axis alignment elements, and a pressure mechanism for applying a selectable pressure to the pipe elements. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256771 | Conveyor Belt and Conveyor Belt Manufacturing Process - The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a conveyor belt with an image or functional element incorporated in the belt. The method comprising: manufacture of a first ply to carry an image or a functional element; applying an image or a functional element to the first ply; utilising the first ply bearing the image or functional element in the manufacture of a conveyor belt wherein the manufacturing processes involves applying a topcoat over the first ply; and joining the ends of the first ply to form an endless belt. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256772 | Method and plant for manufacturing forks for lift trucks - A method of manufacturing forks for lift trucks comprises the steps of:
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20080256773 | Split Fan Wheel and Split Shroud Assemblies and Methods of Manufacturing and Assembling the Same - Devices and systems for transporting a material suspended in a fluid, e.g., pulverized coal, that can be assembled about a rotary element are disclosed. The devices and systems comprise a first portion or half of a fan wheel assembly, a second portion or half of a fan wheel assembly, and a plurality of splice plates for connecting the first portion of the fan wheel assembly to the second portion of the fan wheel assembly about the rotary element. Methods of manufacturing and assembling the sectionalized devices and systems are also provided. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256774 | SCREW DRIVING METHOD - A screw driving device is provided which can countersink a screw at angles off of normal from a workpiece. The device includes a shank held in contact with a screw bit to drive the tip when a plurality of balls are held in contact between a screw bit head and a sleeve surrounding the shank and to disengage the shank from the bit when the screw is at a desired countersunk depth. The disengagement of the shank from the screw bit is provided by permitting the plurality of balls to slide out of contact between the rotating shank and bit to thus disengage the shank from the screw bit. | 2008-10-23 |
20080256775 | COUPLING FOR A CLAMP - A method and an apparatus for use in coupling a pair of bar clamps. In one aspect, a coupling member for connecting a first clamp to a second clamp is provided. The coupling member includes a first member and a second member having an end pivotally attached to the first member. The coupling member further includes a connection member for attaching an end of each clamp to the coupling member. In another aspect, a connection member for coupling a pair of bar clamps is provided. In another aspect, a method of connecting a first bar clamp to a second bar clamp is provided. | 2008-10-23 |