47th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130305424 | LEG PAD FOR A HOCKEY PLAYER - The invention relates to a leg pad for a hockey player. The leg pad extends along a longitudinal axis and comprises an upper portion, a lower portion and a band. The upper portion has a knee cap for covering a knee joint of the player. The lower portion has an upper shell for covering a substantial part of a shin of the hockey player and a lower shell for at least partially covering the shin and ankle of the hockey player. The band extends along part of a periphery of the upper shell and part of a periphery of the lower shell. The band interconnects the upper shell and the lower shell to one another wherein the lower shell is movable relative to the upper shell between a first position and a second position in response to flexion of the ankle. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305425 | SUPPORTIVE GARMENTS - A supportive garment is provided including a stretch fabric material including a cotton and spandex blend with a weight per unit area of about 240 g/m | 2013-11-21 |
20130305426 | GARMENTS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS - According to techniques of this application, a garment may include a trunk, three left sleeves, and three right sleeves. Two of the left sleeves and two of the right sleeves may be short sleeves. The third left sleeve and the third right sleeve may be long sleeves. The garment may include a placket that comprises a first placket piece, a second placket piece, and a third placket piece portion. The placket may be assembled separately and then attached to a V-neck cutaway of the trunk. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305427 | Clothing Systems Having Resistance Properties - A weighted article of clothing having cooling properties, comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305428 | Accessory Organization, Secure Storage and Transportation System - A collapsible, foldable accessory organization, secure storage and transportation system includes a jewelry dress or other basic shape, accessory purses for organizing and storing various items, various accessory tabs for holding particular types of accessories, and a hidden inner layer upon which different accessory purses and/or tabs containing accessories can be stored in an inconspicuous manner. This hidden inner layer bears an extra security feature as it hides the jewelry on a layer under the exposed outer layer or layers where people would not think to look. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305429 | X-SHAPED UTILITY GARMENT - The invention provides a generally X-shaped utility garment comprising two main straps that form an ‘X-shape’ on a wearer's back and a cross-strap above the X shape to stabilize the garment on the wearer's body. The garment, referred to herein as a strapvest, provides a plurality of pockets and/or receptacles for carrying items the wearer needs to access easily. Its receptacles can be detachable, and a user can select which receptacles to have on the strapvest according to the wearer's immediate needs. It can be adjustable in size to fit a wide range of wearers, and can be adapted to carry many different types of items that are needed for work or recreation, by a combination of built-in pockets and other built-in carriers and optional modular receptacles that can be detachably mounted on the straps of the strapvest. It is more convenient for accessing the stored items than a backpack, which needs to be removed to access its contents; it carriers more and potentially heavier items than a utility belt without a tendency to pull the wearer's pants down; and it can be worn with a variety of different types of weather-related or protective outerwear because of its open design and potentially adjustable size. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305430 | GLOVE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A glove comprising a glove body made from fibers; and a plurality of convexities fixed at least on the palm side area of the external surface of the glove body, the convexities comprising a base material made of a rubber or a resin, and a filler contained in the base material. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305431 | PERSONAL HEAD-MOUNTED PRIVACY SYSTEM - Technologies are described for a personal privacy system configured to create a private space around the head and face of a user. The system can include a flexible membrane. The membrane may be in the form of a hood or curtain that may be held, supported, or suspended around the user's face. The hood or curtain may be held in position by a set of supporting elements. The hood or supporting elements may be supported by a headgear system such as a headband, hat, or visor. By extending the flexible membrane, the user can enjoy privacy from light, sounds, or other sensory distractions allowing them to sleep or rest in a public, or quasi-public environment such as an airplane, train, park, beach, subway, or waiting room. The personal privacy system may fold up, roll up, or otherwise deform into a compressed geometry that is discrete and lightweight. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305432 | ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND PILLOW - A headband including an inside surface and an outside surface and at least one cushion, wherein the cushion is removably attachable to the outside surface of the headband, wherein the cushion is slidably adjustable along the headband, is disclosed herein. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305433 | POCKETED ATHLETIC GARMENT - A pocketed athletic garment. The garment can include an outer layer, an inner layer, and a waistband coupled to the outer layer and the inner layer, the waistband including a plurality of pockets. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305434 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MATCHING SOCKS - An apparatus for educating children includes a first symbol for application to a first article of clothing and a second symbol for application to a second article of clothing. The first article of clothing is worn by a user at a same time as the second article of clothing and the first article of clothing and the second article of clothing are both part of a clothing set. The second symbol is non-identical to the first symbol and the first symbol corresponds to and matches the second symbol based on a relationship of an educational topic. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305435 | Helmet - A head protection helmet comprises an impact resistant shell comprising a cavity for accommodating a user's head and an array of crushable bodies having a hollow closed configuration, e.g. flutes in corrugated material. The crushable bodies each having an axis that extends outwardly from the cavity to absorb impact forces exerted along the direction of the axis. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305436 | HELMET SUSPENSION SYSTEM - Provided is a helmet suspension system which is configured to mitigate rapid movements, i.e., acceleration and deceleration, of a user's head. The helmet suspension system connects to a base and a helmet worn by a wearer and allows for slow, safe movements of the helmet relative to the base, but restricts rapid and generally unsafe movements of the helmet relative to the base. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305437 | AUGMENTED REALITY MOTORCYCLE HELMET - An augmented-reality helmet comprises a full-face motorcycle helmet with a look-down micro-display that projects a virtual image in-line with the helmet's chin bar. In order to accommodate the power requirements, the helmet includes a battery pack mounted at the base of the motorcyclist's skull. A wind turbine charges the batteries. Exhaust from the turbine is then deducted through the helmet to cool the battery pack and/or the motorcyclist's head. The turbine is controllable so that it can operate as a circulating fan to provide ventilation. A digital gyroscope provides a control input to a controller for operating a steerable headlight of the motorcycle to track the rider's head movements; and provides acceleration output to an algorithm that will contact emergency responders if the rider is non-responsive after a collision. A 170 degree rear-view camera is mounted within an aerodynamic fairing on the back of the helmet. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305438 | PROTECTIVE SUIT FOR USE IN A COOLING CHAMBER - A protective suit ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130305439 | PROTECTIVE ATHLETIC GARMENT - A protective athletic garment comprising a protective cap for protecting a body part of the user. The protective cap comprises a shell for overlying the user's body part. The shell comprises a first shell member and a second shell member. The protective cap comprises a liner mounted under the shell for being disposed between the shell and the user's body part. The protective cap also comprises a link interconnecting the first shell member and the second shell member to hold the first shell member and the second shell member together. The link extends along at least part of a periphery of the first shell member and at least part of a periphery of the second shell member such that the first shell member and the second shell member are movable relative to one another in response to movement of the user's body part. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305440 | Apparel Incorporating A Protective Element And Method of Use - Protective components may include a plate element and a cushioning element that are secured together with a hook-and-loop fastening system. The cushioning element may include a pair of material layers and a pad or a plurality of pad components located between the material layers. The plate element may include a polymer material and the pad may include a polymer foam material, with the polymer material of the plate element having greater rigidity and density than the polymer foam material of the pad. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305441 | Sewer Vent - A sewer vent | 2013-11-21 |
20130305442 | System for Delivering Chemicals to a Toilet Bowl - A chemical system is provided for adding a small amount of chemicals to a toilet bowl at the end of the flush cycle. The system has several chambers and a mechanism to add water to the system to force chemicals out and into the overflow tube of the toilet. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305443 | TOILET OVERFLOW PAN - An apparatus for containing overflow water from a toilet comprises a base member having a central bore therethrough and an upwardly extending exterior wall extending around a periphery thereof and a sleeve extending through the central bore having a top end sized to be slidably received within a drain pipe for the toilet. The top end of the sleeve extends a riser distance above the base member so as to form an annular trap around the sleeve. The apparatus further comprises a top support extending substantially radially outwardly from the top end of the sleeve having openings around a periphery thereof so as to permit water introduced to a top surface of the base member to drain into the trap and a plurality of apertures extending through the sleeve proximate to the top support so as to drain water retained in the trap into the drain pipe for the toilet. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305444 | TWO-STAGE FLUSH AND GREY WATER FLUSH SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a grey water flush system for use with vacuum toilets. One embodiment of the system provides a two-stage flush that uses a transient tank in between the toilet bowl and the main aircraft waste tank, which reduces the noise level associated with the flush process because a lesser vacuum is demanded for the first stage of the flush. Embodiments of the system further capture grey water from a sink basin in a reservoir and use that water in the toilet flush process. There is further provided a lavatory odor removal system option that is activated during the second stage of the flush. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305445 | FREESTANDING TOILET WITH CAST-ON TOILET TANK - Free-standing toilet with cast-on toilet tank, comprising a ceramic toilet body and a ceramic toilet tank, wherein the pressure cast toilet body ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130305446 | Disposable Shower Bucket and The Privacy Jacket - The disposable shower bucket is provided as a component used to provide comfort and secure the dignity of patients in healthcare facilities. It is comprised of a soft, flexible, round molded texture that has a inner layer composed of padding sections to helps separate and absorb both feces and wastes as they are exposed of by the body. The disposable bucket is designed to be used with the Privacy Jacket (U.S. Patent No. 61/518,982) by attaching inside the back-inner portion of the garment. It can also be used with The Shower Jacket (U.S. Pat No. 61/518,983). It is to be used with a standardized shower chair, and can be worn by the patient as they are transported from location to location. It fits securely under the shower chair and aids in providing cleanliness, comfort and support, and dignity to all patients. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305447 | AUTOMATED WHEELCHAIR COMMODE SEAT APPARATUS - A commode seat for a conventional foldable wheelchair including a solid base that rests upon the horizontal seat support rails of a wheelchair when opened. The rectangular opening in the base is centered in the seat. The seat has a waste receptacle support pan mounted on the underside in alignment with the rectangular opening. The support pan is positioned to receive the similarly shaped removable waste receptacle. A U-shaped lifting plate is hinged attached onto the front of base and a sliding center section to cover waste receptacle opening is powered by direct current electric motors. Motors receive current from a power pack mounted on underside of seat. The seat can be operated by a seated invalid without assistance. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305448 | Steam and sauna shower panel - An apparatus for converting a normal shower room into a steam and sauna facility. The apparatus comprises a vertical panel, a rain shower, a hand held massage means, a back and foot massage means, a seat with seat massage means, a steam and hot air generating means. The apparatus also includes an electronic device incorporating radio, CD player Hook Up, Telephone, Video features and buttons for controlling steam, heat, massage means, Audio and Video means. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305449 | Beach Bucket - An equipment storage device has a container to enable a user to comfortably stand within the container. A reservoir for retaining fluid is coupled with the container. A fluid injection device is coupled with the reservoir. At least one retaining receptacle is positioned on a peripheral wall of the container. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305450 | MULTI-PURPOSE BLANKET AND ARM PAD - A multi-purpose device configurable between a blanket and a pad, such as an arm pad includes a fabric sheet forming at least a portion of the blanket. A first fastener is disposed on the first surface of the sheet and a second fastener, distally located from the first fastener, is disposed on the second surface of the sheet. The sheet is configurable in a non-folded arrangement as a blanket such that the first and second fasteners are not fastened, and the blanket is configurable in a folded arrangement as a pad such that the first and second fasteners are connected. The pad may be configured to be wrapped around and fastened to an object, such as a car seat handle. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305451 | Bedside Storage Caddy - A bedside storage caddy includes a flexible panel attached to a rigid backplate, as well as a first flexible strap and a second flexible strap from which the flexible panel is suspended. Positioned on the flexible panel are a plurality of guide rings and a plurality of pockets. The plurality of pockets, formed from a base, a pocket wall, an interior lip, an upper lip, and an opening, allowing the bedside storage caddy to hold personal items, such as cell phones and glasses. The interior lip and the upper lip prevent these items from accidently slipping out of the pocket. The first flexible strap and the second flexible strap each have a plurality of eyelets and a stud, positioned on opposite ends of a strap body. The stud engages with an arbitrary eyelet, allowing the straps to be secured around the railing of a hospital bed. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305452 | GANTRY-DIAGNOSTIC BED SYSTEM AND FOLDING METHOD THEREOF - According to one embodiment, a gantry-diagnostic bed system is provided. The gantry-diagnostic bed system comprises a gantry for supporting a medical device, a diagnostic bed designed as being integral with the gantry and for carrying an object to be inspected, and a diagnostic bed adjusting mechanism for adjusting the position of the diagnostic bed relative to the gantry such that the diagnostic bed can be folded with respect to the gantry. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305453 | APPARATUS FOR MOVING A LIMB OF A BEDRIDDEN PERSON - An apparatus for moving a limb of a bedridden person, including a substantially “T” shaped member including a first member having a first end and a second end and a second member secured transversely to the second end of the first member, a pulley secured above the bedridden person, and, a cable secured to the first end of the first member, the cable supported and arranged for movement about the pulley. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305454 | APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING A WOUNDED PERSON - Sleeves for immobilizing and compressing one or more limbs of a patient are described. Sleeve embodiments can be rapidly applied to a wounded limb, and will limit bleeding from the limb as well as rapidly immobilizing the limb in a manner appropriate for transporting the patient. A stretcher equipped with multiple sleeves for full-body immobilization and to control bleeding in situations of multiple traumas is described. A method for controlling bleeding from a pelvic wound is also presented. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305455 | PRONE POSITIONING DEVICE - A prone positioning device is described for supporting the chest and head of a patient in a prone position during a medical procedure. The device allows medical personnel to view the face of the patient while the patient is in the prone position by means of a reflective surface disposed in a cavity in the device beneath the patient's face. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305456 | Surgical Positioning Pillow with Angular Base Members - A surgical support system including a positioning pillow to support a patient on an operating table. An example embodiment of the positioning pillow includes a head supporting surface and a bottom surface disposed opposite to the head supporting surface, the head supporting surface being angled relative to the bottom surface to align the patient's thoracic and cervical spine at a predetermined angle with respect to the operating table when the patient's head is positioned on the head supporting surface, including one or more inclined removable members to adjust the height and angle of the head supporting surface relative to the bottom surface. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305457 | Cervical Ergonomic Pillow - An ergonomic pillow has a fabric shell with a filler and a central depression that is sewn with a thread at its bottom such that a thickness along a sewing line is only two layers of the fabric and the sewn thread. A corresponding second central depression is sewn and is situated on opposite side of the ergonomic pillow with a central boat shaped region circumscribed by sewn thread attached to the ergonomic pillow. The central depression has ovoid sides that curve gently down to the boat shaped region. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305458 | Functional Pillow for Preventing Head Deformation of Infants Due to Posture - The present invention relates to a functional pillow for preventing positional head deformity of an infant. The functional pillow includes an inner foam member which is porous, an outer cover which encloses the inner foam member and includes a plurality of through-holes formed thereon, a head seating portion which is formed on at least one of a top surface and a bottom surface of a pillow body which includes the inner foam member and the outer cover in an eccentric position to allow a head to be placed thereon, and at least one layered auxiliary pillow which is inserted into the head seating portion and includes an auxiliary head seating portion of a different size formed on a surface. A degree of layering of the auxiliary pillow is different according to a head size. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305459 | PORTABLE VARIABLE-POSITION HEADBOARD APPARATUS - A portable variable-position headboard for a bed or the like is provided. The apparatus includes a bottom frame member having a first end and a second end, the second end including a hinge; a back support frame member having a first end and a second end, the first end having a complementary hinge for coupling the back support frame member to the hinge of the bottom frame member, the back support frame member being movable from a first, closed position to a second, open position relative to the bottom frame member; and a back board configured for supporting a back of a user, the back board being pivotably coupled to the second end of the back support frame member. In the open position, the bottom frame member can be horizontally disposed between a mattress and a support structure, e.g., a bed frame, to create a vertical headboard. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305460 | FOLDING INTERCHANGEABLE IMPLEMENT APPARATUS - A compact, folding tool permitting the exchange of implement sets, including one or more quick release mechanisms that are easily removed from a handle to release interchangeable implements; the tool further accommodating implement sets including different types and quantities of implements which are inhibited from rotating by an adjustable clamping force produced by the quick release mechanisms and optionally including over travel stops to obstruct implement rotation, or may rely solely on the clamping force provided by the quick release mechanisms to stabilize implements for use. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305461 | FABRIC CLEANING COMPOSITION COMPRISING HUEING AGENT - A fabric cleaning composition comprising from 1% to 20% by weight of the fabric cleaning composition of an oxygen-based bleaching source and a hueing agent, and wherein the neat composition has a pH between 2.5 and 5.5, and a method of using said fabric cleaning composition. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305462 | Method For Operating A Washing Machine Or Washer-Dryer And A Corresponding Washing Machine Or Washer-Dryer - A washing machine or washer-dryer ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130305463 | TWO-PART HAIR COLOURING COMPOSITION - Present invention relates to a two part colouring composition for hair with improved dyeing and conditioning properties of hair. The object of the present invention a two part hair dyeing composition consisting of Parts A and B which are mixed immediately before application onto hair wherein Part A is based on at least one hair dye and comprising further at least one amino acid surfactant and Part B is an aqueous composition and comprising at least one oxidizing agent and at least one cationic or cationizable surfactant, wherein parts A and/or B comprises additionally at least one oil. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305464 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN OXIDATION DYE PRECURSOR, A POLYCONDENSATE OF ETHYLENE OXIDE AND PROPYLENE OXIDE AND A CATIONIC POLYMER WITH A CHARGE DENSITY OF GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 4 MEQ./G - The present invention relates to a dye composition comprising at least one oxidation dye precursor, at least one polycondensate of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide having the following structure: H—(O—CH | 2013-11-21 |
20130305465 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN UPPER PART OF A SHOE, IN PARTICULAR OF A SPORTS SHOE - The invention relates to a method for producing an upper part ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130305466 | ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH - Disclosed is an electric toothbrush including a toothbrush plate having a cleaning brush installed thereon; a toothbrush head having a storage within which the toothbrush plate is stored; a toothbrush body that is connected to the toothbrush head and has a storage space formed therein; a flat type vibration motor that is disposed between the toothbrush plate and the toothbrush head; and a power supply unit that includes a power supply that is disposed in the storage space of the toothbrush body and supplies the vibration motor with power, a power supply switch connected to the power supply and a wire that is electrically connected to the vibration motor and the power supply switch and supplies the vibration motor with power. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305467 | Oral Cleaning Section - An oral cleaning section is disclosed. The oral cleaning section includes a first carrier having a cleaning side on which at least a first cleaning element is mounted and a second side opposite to the cleaning side, a second carrier having a cleaning side on which at least a second cleaning element is mounted, at least one aperture being formed in the first carrier such that the aperture extends from the cleaning side to the second side, with the second cleaning element extending through the aperture. The second carrier is arranged underneath the first carrier such that the cleaning side of the second carrier is underneath the second side of the first carrier and laterally extends beyond the aperture in at least a first direction. The first carrier and the second carrier are arranged for relative movement to each other. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305468 | COMBINATION OF A TRAY AND A CLEANING DEVICE FOR CLEANING SURFACES - In a cleaning device ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130305469 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING AN ENDOSCOPE - An apparatus for cleaning an endoscope that may include a handle, a rod insertable into a channel of an endoscope, the rod including a first end and a second end, the first end of the rod being attachable to the handle, a wiping tip insertable into the endoscope channel and attachable to the second end of the rod, and a wiping surface attachable to the wiping tip. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305470 | Cleaning System - A cleaning system for retaining a cleaning member such as a sponge or mop-head in a compressed and compacted state prior to use. The cleaning system generally includes one or more cleaning cartridges, each of which include a base, a cleaning member secured to the base, and an outer covering compressing the cleaning member. Upon removal of the outer covering, the cleaning member will expand and be ready for use. Also disclosed is a dispensing unit adapted to store, activate, use and dispose of the cleaning cartridges. The dispensing unit includes a nozzle which retains the outermost cleaning cartridge in a position partially extending through an outlet opening awaiting use. The dispensing unit may include a telescoping handle so that it may be converted for use as a mop. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305471 | Oral Care Implement Having Fluid Delivery System - An oral care implement has a head portion with tooth cleaning elements on one surface thereof and a reservoir containing at least one active agent. A capillary channel extends through at least a portion of the oral care implement to deliver active agent(s) to one or more outlets. In one aspect, a vibration-producing device is provided to vibrate at least a portion of the implement to enhance the function of tooth cleaning elements and the delivery of the active agent through capillary action. A variety of active agents can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits, such as fresh breath, tooth whitening, or producing sensations of heat, cool, or tingling. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305472 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT HAVING A DECORATIVE MEMBER AND A METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - An oral car implement ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130305473 | Customizable Modular Brush System and Method Thereof - A system and method that utilizes modular components to form a customizable brush for different applications with ease and at a low cost. The system and method utilizes three main components: a base, a plurality of rails, and a plurality of strip brush elements. The plurality of rails is fastened to the base and the plurality of rails holds the strip brush elements to the base to form a brush. All three components may be made of a thermoplastic or thermoset, non-metallic material which can be either rigid or flexible to allow the resulting brush to be easily recyclable. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305474 | SOLAR PANEL CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - System and method for cleaning rows of solar panels. Each solar row has an upper edge elevated above ground level and a lower edge to provide an inclination of the solar row. A cleaning assembly cleans the solar panel surfaces. A support frame supports the cleaning assembly and enables upward and downward motion in the width and length directions of the solar row. Operation and movement of the cleaning assembly is controlled so as to clean a surface of the solar panels during downward movement. The cleaning assembly is preferably not operative during upward movement. During downward movement, the cleaning assembly removes dirt, debris and dust from the surface of the solar panels and generates an air stream to blow off the dirt, debris, and dust. The system further includes a guide system for moving the cleaning assembly to align with successive solar panel rows. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305475 | WIPER CONNECTOR FOR VEHICLE - A wiper connector for a vehicle. The wiper connector includes: a body which is connected to the wiper arm by receiving a catching protrusion of the wiper arm through use of at least one coupling part formed on both sides thereof; and a cover part restricting forward and backward or upward and downward movement of the wiper arm coupled to the body, wherein the body includes a fitting part which is provided on the bottom surface thereof and is fitted and coupled to a fitting recess formed in a central portion of the wiper blade. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305476 | WIPER BLADE ADAPTOR DEVICE - The invention is based on a wiper blade adaptor device, in particular for a wiper blade ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130305477 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes opposing longitudinal grooves on its longitudinal sides, in which grooves spaced-apart longitudinal strips of the carrier element are disposed, wherein neighboring ends of said longitudinal strips are interconnected by a respective connecting piece, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating wiper arm, as well as a spoiler, a special feature of which is that the spoiler as a separate constructional element is detachably connected to the wiper blade. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305478 | WIPER BLADE - A wiper blade. In one aspect, the wiper blade includes a wiper strip which directly wipes a wiping surface; a lever assembly which supports the wiper strip; and a cover which receives the lever assembly, wherein the lever assembly supports six points of the wiper strip by means of a pair of first levers, each of which supports two points of the wiper strip, and a pair of second levers, each of which is hinge-coupled to the first lever, is coupled to the cover and supports one point of the wiper strip. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305479 | WIPER BLADE - A wiper blade. The wiper blade includes a wiper strip which directly wipes a wiping surface; a lever assembly which supports the wiper strip; and a cover which receives the lever assembly, wherein the cover includes a fixing cover and at least one moving cover which is pivotable on the fixing cover, and wherein a gap between the fixing cover and the moving cover is minimized. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305480 | MOP WRINGER - A drive provides rotational movement and linear movement to an output. A first gear is operatively connected to the output, such as a roller. A drive assembly comprises a first cam surface, a second cam surface and a second gear. The first cam surface engages a first follower where the first follower is operatively connected to the output such that linear movement of the first cam follower results in linear movement of the output. The second cam surface engages a stationary follower. The second gear engages the first gear. The drive assembly rotates over a range of motion such that for a first portion of the range of motion the drive assembly causes the rotational and linear movement of the output and rotation of the drive assembly for a second portion of the range of motion causes only the rotational movement of the output. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305481 | MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND CLEANING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A maintenance system and a cleaning system having the same, the maintenance system including a maintenance station provided at indoors to mount a robot cleaner having a first dust container thereon, a suction port to suck dust of the first dust container, and a dust removing apparatus connected to the suction port while being disposed at outdoors, so that the cleaning performance is maintained regardless of existence of dust in the dust container of the robot cleaner while enhancing the spatial efficiency at indoors. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305482 | ARTICULATING VACUUM HOSE - A debris collection system is disclosed comprising a vehicle and an articulating vacuum hose. The articulating vacuum hose includes a vacuum hose assembly and an articulating arm. The articulating arm is configured to support the vacuum hose assembly which is comprised of a vacuum hose, support bands and support cables. The articulating arm includes a first arm extension and a second arm extension. The first arm extension is mounted to the vehicle and rotatable with respect to the vehicle about two perpendicular pivot axes. The second arm extension is pivotally connected to the first arm extension and is rotatable with respect to the first arm extension about a third pivot axis. The first and second arm extensions can be moved to a folded position wherein both extensions are parallel to each other and to an exterior surface of the vehicle. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305483 | AUTONOMOUS VACUUM CLEANER - An autonomous vacuum cleaner comprising a main body having a dirty air inlet, a clean air outlet, an airflow path between the dirty air inlet and the clean air outlet and a primary separating apparatus arranged in the air flow path between the dirty air inlet and the clean air outlet. The primary separating apparatus comprises at least one cyclone, and the main body further includes a secondary separating apparatus in the airflow path downstream of the primary separating apparatus. The secondary separating apparatus comprises a container for holding dirt and debris which has an air inlet and a filter element, wherein the container is arranged in the air flow such that air flows into the container through the air inlet and out of the container through the filter element. The secondary separating apparatus is removable. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305484 | AUTONOMOUS VACUUM CLEANER - An autonomous vacuum cleaner comprising a main body comprising a dirty air inlet, a clean air outlet, an airflow path extending between the dirty air inlet and the clean air outlet, a separating apparatus arranged in the airflow path between the dirty air inlet and the clean air outlet, and an airflow generator for generating an airflow along the airflow path from the dirty air inlet to the clean air outlet. The airflow generator has a discharge portion which discharges airflow into a chamber formed in the main body, the chamber including an opening that is closable by a removable panel, wherein a power source is receivable within the chamber formed in the main body and is removable from the chamber through the opening. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305485 | CYLINDER VACUUM CLEANER - A cylinder vacuum cleaner comprising a main body which is fluidly connected to a suction hose used to pull the main body forwards along a floor, and a rear swivel castor for supporting the main body on the floor, the rear castor having a negatively-raked swivel axis which is offset from a wheel axis of the castor to provide a positive castor trail. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305486 | PUSH HANDLE FOR A TRANSPORT CART - A push handle for a transport cart that is movable by hand has a fastening element for fastening the push handle to a handle support arm of the transport cart. The fastening element defines an at least substantially transversely extending fastening axis for a grip part. The longitudinal axis of the grip part is arranged substantially perpendicular to the fastening shaft. The grip part is rotatably mounted about the fastening axis, and the grip part is fixable in at least one position. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305487 | FURNITURE HINGE - The invention relates to a furniture hinge comprising a base plate, which is designed to be fastened to a furniture body, and a hinge arm that is mounted so as to be movable by an adjustment device in a controlled manner relative to the base plate within a predetermined adjustment range, wherein the adjustment device prevents the hinge arm from falling from the base plate by displacement. The furniture hinge has a fall guard for the hinge arm which prevents the hinge arm from falling relative to the base plate upon uncontrolled displacement of the hinge arm caused by failure of the adjustment device, and the hinge arm is mounted so as to be movable relative to the base plate within the predetermined adjustment range despite the fall guard. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305488 | Horizontally Adjustable Hinge For Use With Heavy Insulated Doors - A hinge for use with an insulated door of a walk-in freezer, refrigerator or cooler including a hinge base adapted to be attached to the frame of said freezer, refrigerator or cooler, a hinge blade pivotally coupled to the hinge base and a wall that extends across the hinge base which has a U shaped clearance opening. Fastening screws located in clearance openings in the hinge blade and threadedly coupled to a door mounting plate adapted to be securely attached to the insulated door for slidably or securely coupling the hinge blade to the door mounting plate, and a micro adjust screw having a threaded shaft located in the U shaped clearance opening and threadedly coupled to the door mounting plate, wherein turning the micro adjust screw slides the door mounting plate horizontally along the hinge blade to provide door lift or rotation to compensate for frame or mounting misalignment. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305489 | HINGE MECHANISM WITH EASY ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH - A hinge mechanism includes a sliding member, a pivoting member and a wedging member. The sliding member is disposed on a first casing in a slidable manner and includes a first bearing portion. The pivoting member is pivoted to the first casing and the second casing and includes a first pivotal portion and a second pivotal portion. The first pivotal portion is installed in first bearing portion and for driving the sliding member to slide to a first position in a first direction. The second pivot portion is installed in a second hinge of the first casing when the sliding member slides to a second position in a second position. The wedging member is disposed on the first casing in a slidable manner for wedging the sliding member when the sliding member slides to the second position. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305490 | D-Profile Door Pull - An improved door pull assembly for glass doors having inner and outer horizontal pull members, as well as a vertical pull member is presented. The door pull members have a cross-sectional shape in the form a “D,” wherein the curved portion of the D faces inwardly towards the door glass. The D-shaped cross-section better fits the human hand and therefore a user is less likely to lose his grip on the pull when opening a glass door. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305491 | Collar Strap Attachment Mechanism - A collar strap attachment mechanism. One embodiment of collar strap attachment mechanism utilizes a rotatable clasping system with a locking mechanism. The collar strap attachment mechanism is compatible with collars of various widths and thickness. This collar strap attachment mechanism does not require the strap to be looped through any openings so removing the clasp of the strap is unnecessary. The collar strap attachment mechanism includes a rotatable clasp with a plurality of fingers configured to close around the collar strap. The user places the collar strap attachment mechanism on the strap and rotates the two parts until the strap is captured. Once closed around the collar strap, a lock prevents the collar strap attachment mechanism from rotating back to the open position unless unlocked. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305492 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT - A sealing arrangement is intended for a flexible package. The sealing arrangement includes a circumferential sealing device which may be disposed about an opening in the package. An openable access device is provided for insertion in the opening of the package. The sealing device is disposed about the access device for urging the package against the access device. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305493 | DEVICE FOR AVOIDING AN UNINTENTIONAL ADJUSTMENT | 2013-11-21 |
20130305494 | Athletic Gear Support Device - An athletic gear support device, including an elongate structure, a first fastener mechanically linked to a first portion of the elongate structure, and a second fastener mechanically linked to a second portion of the elongate structure, the second portion substantially distant from the first portion, relative to a total length of the elongate structure. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305495 | CORD MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - There is disclosed a collapsible cord management device ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130305496 | Tablecloth Retainer - A tablecloth retainer includes an elastic band having at least a primary thickness, a width, and a predesigned boundary, wherein the elastic band is stretched around the perimeter edge of a table top to retain a tablecloth, the predesigned boundary being smaller than a range of table top perimeters accommodating the band by virtue of elasticity of the band. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305497 | PERMANENT MAGNET PANEL FASTENER - A panel fastener and panel comprising a panel fastener that includes a support member having a magnet receiving space in which is mounted a single or multi-pole permanent magnet component presenting an exposed surface having at least one magnetic pole. The permanent magnet component may have a minimum ratio of surface area of the exposed surface to the volume of the magnet. The exposed surface of the permanent magnet component may include two or more polar surfaces of opposite magnetic domain that are located adjacent each other, and may have a polar intersection line that is at least one fourth of the length of the periphery of one of the polar surfaces. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305498 | Slide Fastener - In a slide fastener according to the invention, each fastener element includes an upper half element portion disposed at a first surface side of a fastener tape and a lower half element portion disposed at a second surface side of the fastener tape. The upper half element portion includes a first tape-sandwiching portion, a first head portion of a tapered form, and a thin walled portion which has a downward inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the forefront of the first head portion from the thin walled start portion set on the upper half element portion to the first head portion side. Thereby, the fastener element can be formed lightweight and can make coupling breaking difficult to occur. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305499 | Fastener Chain with Separable Bottom End Stop and Method for Producing the Same - There are provided arc a fastener chain with a separable bottom end stop capable of increasing the reinforcement force of a portion to which the separable bottom end stop is attached—without using a reinforcing tape and keeping aesthetic appearance, and a method for producing the fastener chain. The fastener chain includes reinforced portions into which a curing adhesive has penetrated and cured, and has a misalignment-free strength of 100 N or more at the reinforced portion. The method for producing a fastener chain includes preparing a fastener chain including a plurality of element intermittent portions, attaching separable bottom end stop to each of the element intermittent portions, impregnating each of the element intermittent portions with a curable curing adhesive having a viscosity of 100 to 2,000 mPa S and a curing the curing adhesive which has penetrated into the element intermittent portions. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305500 | SPACED MULTI-RIB ZIPPER - The present disclosure relates to a one piece multi-rib fastener including at least two groups of ribs, each rib with one or more hooks, wherein the groups are separated by a space less than the width of the maximum number of ribs within one of the groups. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305501 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING TOGETHER A STACK OF SHEETS - The invention relates to a device for holding together a stack of sheets which has a good binding quality, is simple, intuitive and quick to attach, offers multiple functionalities, uses sustainable materials and can be used safely. Because of the simple construction the invention can be manufactured cheaply and quickly and offers a good solution for the business market, wherein speed of attachment, good binding quality and a sustainable appearance together with the combined functionalities (joining paper, promotional expression by means of printed logos on the clip, marking possibilities) offers added value in comparison with existing solutions. For the retail market the invention also offers a good alternative to existing solutions. Certain embodiments of the invention are cheap, sustainable, function well and offer numerous possibilities for applications. The function of the invention is based on a number of basic principles, the most important of which are: visually clearly distinguished areas renders the use intuitive, by using a lever arm effect the effort required for fixing is minimized, by using,in certain embodiments,an adhesive layer or a retaining system the fixing requires particularly few actions, whereby the invention is simple, intuitive and functions appropriately. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305502 | COLLAPSIBLE FLORAL PLAQUE FOR CASKET AND/OR HEADSTONE AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - A collapsible plaque for holding floral objects and methods of production and use thereof are disclosed. The collapsible plaque may be used with a casket and/or headstone for display of a floral object thereon. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305503 | TORQUE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A torque assembly includes a spindle, a cap mounted on the spindle for rotation about the spindle, and a work-hardened, plastic sleeve inserted between the cap and the spindle for constant rotation of the sleeve and cap with respect to the spindle. The torque assembly may be installed onto a hinged object and fixed object with movement along a single axis. The torque assembly may be formed by: (a) providing a spindle having a base and a rod extending from the base; (b) providing a cap member with an annular section defining an inner diameter; (c) providing an annular plastic sleeve having an inner diameter and an outer diameter; and (d) work-hardening the sleeve for a predetermined time period by compressing the sleeve between the cap and the spindle. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305504 | GANG SOCKET AND JIG FOR MANUFACTURING CAPACITOR ELEMENT THAT USES SAID GANG SOCKET - Provided is a gang socket with which capacitor elements can be manufactured without contaminating chemical conversion treatment liquids or semiconductor layer forming liquids even when the chemical conversion treatment liquids and semiconductor layer forming liquids are corrosive and with which heat treatment can be carried out without obstacles even when heat treatment is carried out during the manufacture of the capacitor elements. This gang socket ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130305505 | Fluidostatic Rolling Device for Surface Processing and Method for Shaping the Edge Layer - A fluidostatic rolling device ( | 2013-11-21 |
20130305506 | Modular Long Handled Tool Component System - An industrial long handled tool component system is provided having interchangeable tool heads, connectors, handles and grips. The novel connector system provides a polygonal locking bar concentric with a round outer reinforcing collar both engaged by a material connector insert and separated by plastic isolations seals. The novel connector promotes connection integrity and prevents joint movement. An alternate embodiment provides a connector system without the collar to save weight and manufacturing cost. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305507 | Windscreen Installation Apparatus and Method - Apparatus for use in handling windscreens for example for installation in a vehicle, includes a windscreen anchor assembly comprising a windscreen anchor device and a support arm extending away from the windscreen anchor device. A mount assembly is provided for supporting the windscreen anchor assembly. The mount assembly includes a mount structure for engaging with the support arm such that the support arm can slide bodily in its longitudinal direction with respect to the mount structure. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305508 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE IN THE FIELD - A system and method for modifying a gas turbine engine in the field to drill a series of cooling holes in a turbine rotor disk made of a superalloy. A portable field repair system includes a stand configured to receive, support, and position a turbine rotor disk, a drill having a self-feeding spindle and configured to automatically drill a predetermined depth through a superalloy and to automatically stop upon completion, a drill guide configured to coordinate the drill with a plurality of radial axes associated with a precise hole pattern to be cut and a drill mount configured to mechanically couple the drill to the drill guide and to position the drill during the modification of the gas turbine engine turbine rotor disk. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305509 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING SURFACE DIMENSIONS OF AN OBJECT - The invention relates to a device for measuring surface dimensions of an object, comprising an elongate flexible material piece, which is supported on a roller in such a way that the material piece can be unwound and on the end of which a probe is provided, wherein the roller is connected to a base of the device in such a way that the roller can be rotated about a vertical axis, and wherein two sensors are provided, by means of which the unwound length of the material piece and the angle of the roller with respect to the base can be detected, wherein the base consists of a planar bottom plate and the roller is arranged on the side facing away from the contact surface of the bottom plate. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305510 | WHEEL PULLER - A device with actuating assistance that can remove a wheel from a vehicle is presented and, in particular, an apparatus and method that can efficiently, reliably and safely remove a wheel rusted or otherwise semi-permanently attached to a vehicle. An additional aspect is to provide a device that may be a hand tool and that may engage a hydraulic actuating device. Further, the apparatus may be configured to engage other hard to remove components, such as rusted over sub-assemblies of industrial machinery. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305511 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING DISCRETE WEB SEGMENTS - Apparatus for attaching discrete segments together to form a continuous web include a first segment transfer device adapted to receive a first continuous web at a first pick-up location and to release a first discrete segment cut from the first web at an application location. The first segment transfer device has a first speed profile. A second segment transfer device is adapted to receive a second continuous web at a second pick-up location and to release a second discrete segment cut from the second web at the application location such that the second discrete segment is attached to the first discrete segment. The second segment transfer device has a second speed profile that is different than the first speed profile. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305512 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FORMING MEDICAL DEVICES - A stent is mounted upon a tubular braid. A tapered mandrel is placed within the inner lumen of the braid to allow the stent to be expanded to a larger diameter. The tubular braid acts as a transport that reduces friction between the stent and the mandrel to help uniformly stretch the stent circumferentially. Uniquely shaped expansion mandrels limit the stresses applied to stent struts while the stent is expanded to a larger diameter. A plurality of longitudinally extending expansion blades cooperates to form a complete mandrel body. The expansion blades lie adjacent to one another and are capable of independently moving relative to each other in a longitudinal direction. Subsets of alternating expansion blades can be moved axially relative to the other subsets. The expandable mandrel may include numerous regions having progressively larger diameters than an adjacent region. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305513 | Silicon Optical Bench OCT Probe for Medical Imaging - An optical probe for emitting and/or receiving light within a body comprises an optical fiber that transmits and/or receives an optical signal, a silicon optical bench including a fiber groove running longitudinally that holds an optical fiber termination of the optical fiber and a reflecting surface that optically couples an endface of the optical fiber termination to a lateral side of the optical bench. The fiber groove is fabricated using silicon anisotropic etching techniques. Some examples use a housing around the optical bench that is fabricated using LIGA or other electroforming technology. A method for forming lens structure is also described that comprises forming a refractive lens in a first layer of a composite wafer material, such as SOI (silicon on insulator) wafers and forming an optical port through a backside of the composite wafer material along an optical axis of the refractive lens. The refractive lens is preferably formed using grey-scale lithography and dry etching the first layer. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305514 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENDING DUCT BY INSERTED CORNER MEMBERS - An air transport duct, and sections of such duct, capable of connection to a support by support members and attachment members formed from two mating members. Each section has two terminal open ends and a flange disposed around each open end for connection to a flange of an adjacent section. Each flange includes two relatively transverse receiving channels adjacent to a corner of the flange, and an insertable corner member positioned into the channels. The corner member is attached to the flange by a load-bearing connection, and can support a predetermined portion of a weight of the duct by connection of the corner member to a first mating member connectable to a second mating member secured to a corresponding support member. A method of connecting a duct to a support by forming a load-bearing connection between a corner member and a flange. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305515 | Domed Cup Lid for Holding an Inverted Can or Bottle - A lid for a cup is described where the lid acts to hold a can upside down inside the cup. The lid including a rim attachment mechanism allowing the lid to be attached to the cup and a dome connected to the rim attachment mechanism and having an aperture therein. The lid also includes a can receptacle extending from the top into the interior of the dome through the aperture in the dome, wherein the can receptacle is formed to accept a can and to hold the can in a fixed position relative to the lid, and a bottle receptacle extending from a bottom of the can receptacle, wherein the bottle receptacle is formed to accept a neck of the bottle and to hold the bottle in a fixed position relative to the lid. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305516 | AIR BAG HEAT SINK/FILTER SECURING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for securing a heat sink/filter positioned between a pressure vessel and a diffuser in an air bag inflator. The pressure vessel is constructed so that upon activation of the inflator of the area of gas exiting the pressure vessel is smaller than the area of gas exiting the diffuser to create pressures in the pressure vessel that are higher than the pressures in the diffuser. This results in deformation of the pressure vessel that is equal to or greater than the deformation of the diffuser to maintain compression of the heat sink/filter between the pressure vessel and the diffuser during activation of the inflator. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305517 | CAPTURED THREADED CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY COUPLING COMPONENTS - Systems and methods for mechanically coupling multiple components using captured threaded connectors are provided. The attachment points between components are aligned along a common central axis about which the channels are aligned. Threaded connectors are provided and contained within a pocket within each component, prior to assembly of the system. As a result, components of the system can be detached without disassembly of other components, or without the use of special thread patterns to allow clearance for the driver for the head of each. Threaded connectors are kept from falling out and are also allowed to float along their axis within the channel so that components can be aligned first, and then anchored together. Drivers used to couple components have a diameter smaller than the channel. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305518 | ROTATABLE SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND METHODS THEREOF - Rotatable support system for mounting one or more photovoltaic modules and method thereof. The system includes a stiffener configured to be attached to the one or more photovoltaic modules, a column connected to the stiffener through at least a rotatable component, and a foot connected to the column. The column is configured to rotate from a folded position towards an unfolded position, and stop at the unfolded position separated from the folded position by an angle difference. The angle difference represents the maximum range of rotation for the column. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305519 | Method Of Manufacturing A Probe Comprising A Cantilever With A Conduit - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a probe comprising a cantilever with a conduit. According to the invention, an etchant window is provided in a layer covering an elongated sacrificial conduit core that is to form the conduit. This allows for an etching process where the elongated sacrificial conduit core is etched away before all material of a substrate is etched away, the remaining material of the substrate material making the probe stronger without being in the way during use of the probe. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305520 | Batch Manufacturing Meso Devices on flexible substrates - This invention provides a method of fabricating transduction devices on flexible electronics that allows a complete mechatronic system to be incorporated into one system. The method uses the interconnects and pads in flexible electronics substrates to make coils, windings and electrodes for electromagnetic and electrostatic transduction. By building these systems directly into the substrate it is possible to make a complete sensing and actuating system that can be fitted onto machinery that requires power and control. The end result is a flexible, 3-dimensional structure that contains transduction, power, and control interconnections, and is customized for complex mechatronic structures and applications. This gives designers of electromechanical control systems the ability to produce a complete feedback system with sensors, actuators, connectors and electronics; all made out of one component. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305521 | METHOD OF VERTICALLY ASSEMBLING A GENERATOR OF A WIND TURBINE - A method of vertically assembling a generator of a wind turbine is provided. The method includes A rotor part is arranged on a horizontal assembly which supports components of the generator such that a rotational axis of a component is essentially vertical during assembly, and the assembly support is configured to allow access to an interior of a generator component during the assembly procedure; a stator part is arranged in the rotor part; and the stator part is joined to the rotor part. An assembly arrangement for a vertical assembly of a generator of a wind turbine is provided. The assembly arrangement includes a horizontal assembly support for supporting components of the generator such that a rotational axis of a component is essentially vertical during assembly, and the assembly support is configured to allow access to an interior of a generator component during the assembly procedure. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305522 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FIELD EMISSION STRUCTURE - An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. | 2013-11-21 |
20130305523 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DISK DRIVE DEVICE FOR REDUCING ADHESIVE AMOUNT OF PARTICLES, AND DISK DRIVE DEVICE MANUFACTURED BY THE METHOD - In a method of manufacturing a disk drive device, a cleaning process and an assembly process are performed in succession in a clean room having a predetermined cleanness level. The cleaning process includes an alkali cleaning process, a first purified water cleaning process, a second purified water cleaning process, a spray cleaning process, a draining process and a drying process. In the first purified water cleaning process, purified water ultrasonic wave cleaning is sequentially performed on the base member of the disk drive device to be cleaned by using ultrasonic waves of frequencies of 40 kHz, 68 kHz and 132 kHz in purified water filled in a first purified water cleaning tank. The cleaned base member and other components having a predetermined cleanness level are assembled in the assembly process continuous from the cleaning process. | 2013-11-21 |