06th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120030850 | CUSHIONING PAD - The present invention relates to a knee pad and a knee pad assembly. A pad for cushioning the knee when kneeling on a surface comprises structure defining longitudinal first passageways with their longitudinal axes arranged to be positioned, in use, so that they intersect with the surface being knelt on. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030851 | Anti-Microbial Medical Garments - Improved medical garments are disclosed which are fabricated from woven or warp knit fabrics impregnated with an anti-microbial agent, such as silver in the form of a silver chloride solution during processing, and a hydrophobic agent, such as a fluorocarbon polymer and optional cross-linking agent. The garments are provided in various forms of medical lab coats for doctors and non-doctors and for both males and females. The combination of the anti-microbial agent and the hydrophobic agent provides improved kill rates for bacteria such as MRSA. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030852 | Multiple buckle release system - A buckle release system has a base plate, a fulcrum mounted on the base plate, a lever pivotably mounted on the fulcrum, a handle connected to one end of the lever, at least one cable mounted to the lever at a location remote from the handle, at least one buckle portion connected to the cable, and at least one mating buckle portion releasably connected to the one buckle portion. Pulling the handle pivots the lever and pulls the cables, causing the buckle portions to release from each other. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030853 | MITTENS WITH STRETCHABLE CUFF - A pair of mittens is disclosed that is adapted to be worn by a child to protect at least the child's hands and wrists from adverse winter conditions. Each mitten of the pair includes a hand-receiving mitten portion for covering the child's hand, and an elastically extendable cuff fastened to an aft end of the mitten portion. The elastically extendable cuff has a circumferentially uninterrupted tubular body and an elastic band disposed at an aft end of the cuff. The elastic band circumscribes an opening at the aft end through which the child's hand is received. The elastically extendable cuff is at least longitudinally seamless such that the elastically extendable cuff is both longitudinally and circumferentially stretchable from an un-stretched configuration to a stretched configuration. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030854 | SPORT GLOVE CLOSURE FLAP - A glove closure system having an opening dividing the glove into a lateral side (thumb) and a medial side (pinky). The opening allows for easy access of the user's hand. The system consists of a rectangular or oval flap attached to the lateral portion and pulled over the access opening. A primary fit is caused by the user pulling the flap over to the back of the lateral side of the glove and fastening with a hook and loop attachment method. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030855 | Athletic Glove with Enhanced Tensioning - An athletic glove with enhanced tensioning is provided. The glove comprises a palm-side portion and a back portion connected to form four finger sheaths, a thumb sheath, and an opening capable of receiving a human hand. A keyhole cutout is located along the opening at a location corresponding to the back of a user's hand. A tension-adjusting wrist strap is attached to the glove on a first side of the keyhole adjacent to the opening. The wrist strap extends across the keyhole and is detachably affixable to a second side of the keyhole adjacent to the opening. The wrist strap may be used to adjust the tension across the palm-side portion by adjusting where the strap is detachably affixed. The wrist strap connects to the palm-side portion at an angle to optimize the distribution of tensioning force to reduce bunching in the palm-side portion and provide enhanced gripping. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030856 | DURABLE ATHLETIC GLOVE WITH ENHANCED RANGE OF MOTION - A durable athletic glove with an enhanced range of motion is provided. The glove comprises a palm-side portion and a back portion connected to form four finger sheaths, a thumb sheath, and an opening capable of receiving a human hand. One or more rounded, strain-relieving cutouts are located on the palm portion at a location corresponding to the area of a user's hand where two adjacent fingers connect with the palm. A strain-relieving finger gusset connects each cutout to the finger sheaths and palm-side portion. A thumb gusset extends from the back portion, between the thumb sheath and index finger sheath, and to the palm-side portion. The strain-relieving cutouts and strain-relieving gussets distribute force applied where finger sheaths connect to minimize glove failure. The cutouts and gussets allow an increased range of motion and stretchability for the user. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030857 | Disposable Single Use Gym Workout Gloves - A disposable single use gym workout glove having a palm section made of nitrile and a rear section made of nitrile, a woven material or a nonwoven material. Grip protrusions are located on the palm section of the glove and finger receiving members which extend out from the palm section of the glove have grip protrusions located on their front surfaces. The grip protrusions on the front surface of the finger receiving members are on the small, ring, middle and index finger receiving members and the front surface of the thumb receiving member has no grip protrusions. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030858 | ABSORBENT SLEEVE - An absorbent sleeve configured to rest above a shoulder of a user and enable a user to envelop a user's head, thereby enabling the user to absorb fluids disposed thereon by manual manipulation thereof, without the sleeve being in substantial contact with other parts of a user's body. The sleeve includes a cylindrical member having a looped layer of absorbent material. The cylindrical member includes a first aperture and a second aperture. The absorbent sleeve includes a first cinch loop coupled about the first aperture of the cylindrical member. The absorbent sleeve includes a second cinch loop coupled about the second aperture of the cylindrical member. The cylindrical member includes a waterproof layer disposed on an exterior surface thereof. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030859 | NECK-GAITER HAVING POCKET FOR FILTER - Embodiments disclose neck gaiters and methods of making and using the same. For example, a neck-gaiter has a fabric tube and a pocket formed on an interior of the fabric tube. The pocket is configured to receive a filter therein. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030860 | Hat-cord combination, kit, and method of manufacture - A hat-cord assembly, kit, and method for manufacturing same provides users with a hat construction and a braided or weaved length of cord fastened thereto. The hat construction comprises a looped hat band or foliage ring, which band or ring comprises at least one aperture structure extending therethrough. The length of cord is preferably braided to provide both a decorative effect and an ample cord source when attached to the hat band or foliage ring. The cord preferably comprises thermally-liquefiable material and has opposed primary cord ends, which ends are insertable through the aperture structure and are thermally-liquefiable for respectively liquefying the primary cord ends at the aperture structure. The liquefied primary cord ends are thermally-solidifiable for fastening the primary cord ends to the hat band at the aperture structure. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030861 | GARMENT FOR AIDING IN WALKING OF PET - A garment that includes a garment structure, a plurality of loop members, and first, second and third pocket assemblies. Each loop member is coupled to a waist portion of the garment structure and remains attached thereto in response to the application of a leash force of 37 lbf thereto. The first pocket assembly is configured to hold a plurality of disposable plastic bags and defines an opening through which the disposable plastic bags can be dispensed. The second pocket assembly is configured to receive one or more of the disposable plastic bags that have been filled with pet excrement. Each third pocket assembly is coupled to the lower portion of the garment structure and is configured to hold a tennis ball therein. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030862 | System for Custom Styling a Stocking - A system comprises at least one foot component comprising fabric being configured with a first style as a foot portion of a stocking. The foot component further comprises a toe portion, an ankle portion, and an ankle bonding area on the ankle portion. At least one calf component comprising fabric is configured with a second style as a calf portion of a stocking. The calf component further comprises a bottom portion, a top portion, a bottom bonding area on the bottom portion being configured for joining with the ankle bonding area, and a top bonding area on the top portion. A first joining mechanism is configured for joining the ankle bonding area and the bottom bonding area in which the at least one foot component being joined to the at least one calf component forms a custom stocking. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030863 | GARMENT BUTTON COVER - A cover for garment buttons is disclosed, a button cover. The button cover is a flexible container having a top surface, side walls, and a bottom surface. The bottom surface has an opening having a surface area adapted to fit over the button when the button cover is flexed or stretched and the opening surface area is smaller than the facing surface area of the button when the cover is not flexed or stretched so as to retain the cover on the button. In a further embodiment, the button cover has an elastic portion, wherein the elastic portion is adapted to allow the opening in the cover to be reversibly enlarged. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030864 | POCKET SYSTEMS FOR GARMENTS - A pocket system for an athletic garment according to embodiments of the present invention includes a center pocket and first and second pockets each having an outer, inner, top, and bottom edge. The top edges are open, while the inner, outer, and bottom edges are closed. A vertical centerline of the garment substantially aligns with a user's spine, and the first pocket is located on the athletic garment on one side of the vertical centerline, while the second pocket is located on the garment on the other side of the vertical centerline. The first and second pockets are in a substantially symmetrical configuration about the vertical centerline, and the center pocket is substantially centered on the vertical centerline. The first, second, and center pockets are disposed entirely within a larger, outer pocket, according to such embodiments of the present invention. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030866 | PEDICURE PROTECTOR FOR USE BEFORE, DURING AND/OR AFTER A PEDICURE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - Certain embodiments provide pedicure protectors and methods for preventing polished toenails from smudging, smearing and/or otherwise being damaged. The pedicure protector may include a main body for receiving toes and ball of a foot. The main body may include a plurality of toe loop separators for wrapping around individual toes to align, separate and inhibit upward movement of toes. The pedicure protector may also include an upper surface that is repeatedly detachable and attachable to the main body. The upper surface may include at least one ventilation hole. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030867 | COMMODE SEAT FOR A ROLLATOR - The invention is directed to a commode seat capable of being attached to a rollator. Specifically, the invention is directed to a commode seat incorporating therein a collapsible telescopic splash guard. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030868 | Toilet bed cage support apparatus - The cage support apparatus and method is provided for use by people bedridden or with wheel chairs, scooters, power chairs or any similar mobile device comprising an upper support, a base support and a plurality of vertical supports. The upper support comprises a lengthened side support, a rear support, and a side support. The base support comprises a lengthened side support, a rear support, and a side support, and a plurality of vertical supports. The plurality of vertical supports comprises a first end vertical support, a second end vertical support, a first corner support, a second corner support, and an intermediate vertical support. The upper support and the base support are fixedly connected by the plurality of vertical supports, and particularly, the lengthened side support is held by the first end support, the first corner support and an intermediate vertical support, the rear support is held by the first corner support, the second corner support and the intermediate vertical support. The side support is held by the second corner support and the second end vertical support. The first end support, the first corner support and an intermediate vertical support are buttressed by the lengthened side base member, the first corner support, the second corner support and the intermediate vertical support are buttressed by the rear base member, and the second corner support and the second end vertical support are buttressed by the side base member. The cage support apparatus may further comprise a toilet placed so as to be bounded by the upper support and base support. The cage support apparatus may further comprise a first cross brace secured between the vertical supports and parallel to the lengthened side support and the side support. The cage support apparatus also comprises a second cross brace secured between the vertical supports and parallel to the rear support. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030869 | SAFETY LEDGE FOR SWIMMING POOLS, WATER AND RECREATION AREAS - This invention is used in swimming pools, water and recreation areas to minimise the risks of accidents and contusions due to slips or falls of bathers, sportsmen or users through the use of a product made up of various configurations of a support or rigid base ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120030870 | Full perineal wash system with removable seat - Apparatus for a perineal wash system includes a seat with a pair of pads spaced apart front to back to define a gap. The pads and frame define front and rear access areas dimensioned to allow a caregiver to access the perineal area of a seated person. In various embodiments at least one pad is movable sideways and may include a biasing spring, an operating handle, and/or a latch. The seat is suitable for a shower chair, a wall-mounted chair, and a bathtub chair. A gas spring optionally lifts one end of the seat. In one embodiment a perineal washer is supported adjacent the seat. The washer receives a nozzle of a sprayer and redirects the spray through a movable conduit to direct liquid upward to the perineum. In one embodiment a commode pot below the seat has a gap sufficient to avoid pinching dangling body parts. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030871 | WATER STOPPER - A waterproof article for stopping water leakage from a bathroom tub or shower enclosure and the method of using the article, having a vertical and horizontal member adjoined at a right angle, of which a rib is projected perpendicularly from the longitudinal center line of both members in continuous contact along the entire length of the rib. The waterproof adhesive backing initially protected with a strip of film, is used to fix the article on the center line of where a shower door will install. A bore on the vertical member is utilized to secure the article on a bathtub flange or shower pan. All seams and crevices about the perimeter of the article are liberally caulked using silicon during installation to ensure addition protection. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030872 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING BACK PAIN DURING REST - An application for a system, method and apparatus that directs light and heat towards an area of pain of a person while the person rests on a section of furniture (e.g., sleeps on a mattress). The light and heat are provided by an array of LEDS that are removably situated within a cavity that is, for example, formed or cut into the furniture/mattress. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030873 | INTEGRATED SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING BACK PAIN DURING REST - An application for a mattress that directs light and heat towards an area of pain of a person while the person rests on the mattress. The light and heat are provided by an array of LEDS that are integrated into the mattress. A controller provides electrical power to the LEDS for providing sufficient heat and light for therapeutic treatment of pain to the person who rests on the mattress above the array of LEDS. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030874 | Fabric System - Bedding material including a first fabric section manufactured from performance fabric and having a first and second side; and, a second fabric section attached to the first side of the first fabric section. Additionally, a third fabric section can be attached to the second side of the first fabric section. The first fabric section can be attached to the second fabric section through a flatlock stitch. The first fabric section can include a first zone and a second zone wherein the first zone contains different performance properties from the second zone and the first zone can have thermal or moisture wicking properties. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030875 | HOSPITAL BED HAVING REMOVABLE HEADBOARD - A hospital bed ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120030876 | Sleepy Heads Neck Pillow - The embodiments disclosed herein are related to a supportive head and neck pillow with a supportive bone structure inside the pillow. The pillow is used for head and neck support, and comfort while sleeping sitting up during transportation. It can also be used for head and neck support for people who have neck injuries, or to prevent neck injuries during transportation. The sleepy heads neck pillow disclosed comprises a pillow with a bone structure support inside it. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030877 | BABY CHANGE MAT - A baby change mat has a rectangular base mat, and pockets attached to a side of the base mat. The base mat has a non-slip fastening belt for fastening the base mat to a change table. The base mat provides a first work surface for changing a baby. The pocket provides storage space for storing items needed for changing the baby. A cover is detachably attached to the base mat for providing a second work surface. A flap is detachably attached to a side of the rectangular base mat. The flap can be folded on top of the base mat or the cover for providing a third work surface. The baby change mat can be rolled up and held in the rolled up configuration with an elastic closure loop. A carrying handle facilitates attaching the rolled up baby change mat to a support such as a baby stroller. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030878 | Positioning Apparatus For Preventing Decubitus Ulcers - An apparatus and method for preventing and/or inhibiting decubitus ulcers including a pad having first and second interconnected sections which form an open region there between. The first pad section includes a first chamber and the second pad section includes a second chamber. The first and second chambers are independently and selectively inflatable and deflatable to change the shape of the pad. The pad has an upper surface adapted to engage a user, the upper surface including a device for removably securing the pad to a user. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030879 | CRIB SHIELD SYSTEM AND OTHER BREATHABLE APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030880 | REDUCED SMOKING TEXTILE CARE DETERGENTS - The present invention provides compositions and methods to reduce smoking and/or haze during a heated laundry process. The compositions include a smoke reducing surfactant package and a detersive surfactant containing an amount of free alcohol. The smoke reducing surfactant package includes an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant or mixtures thereof. The surfactants are selected such that the amount of smoke or haze produced is reduced and or eliminated when garments contacted with the compositions containing the surfactants are heated to at least about 250° F. Methods of using the compositions are also provided. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030881 | DRY-CLEANING ARTICLE, COMPOSITION AND METHODS - Dry cleaning and fabric-treatment compositions, methods and articles incorporating the same that are suitable for use in drying machines, such as hot air drying machines found in households, apartments, and laundromats, which are normally adapted to dry wet garments and the like from a washing machine In some embodiments, the composition includes at least one organic solvent, with the at least one organic solvent forming the greatest weight percentage of the active components in the composition. In some embodiments, the composition also may include water and/or at least one surfactant, emulsifier, perfume, and/or application-specific composition. In some embodiments, the article includes a dispenser from which the composition is selectively dispensed onto a dry garment or other object to be cleaned. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes an internal chamber containing the composition, and the composition is dispensed onto objects prior to placing the objects in a drying machine | 2012-02-09 |
20120030882 | SOLID FABRIC CONDITIONER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to a composition and method for treating a textile under industrial and institutional fabric care conditions to impart softness with reduced yellowing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a solid fabric conditioning composition and a method for treating a textile with a solid fabric conditioning composition. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030883 | USE OF ALKANOLAMINES FOR THICKENING OXIDATIVE COLOURING EMULSION - The present invention relates to the use of alkanolamines for thickening oxidative coloring compositions. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of alkanolamines for thickening ready to use oxidative coloring composition based on mixing two compositions wherein one comprises at least one oxidative dyeing precursor and the other comprises as least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030884 | SUPERCRITICAL NOBLE GASES AND COLORING METHODS - A coloring system can include a noble gas, colorant, and one or more vessels configured to convert the noble gas into a supercritical fluid, and/or receive and color an article of manufacture with the noble gas in the supercritical fluid state. A coloring process can include converting a noble gas into a supercritical fluid state; dissolving, suspending, or absorbing a colorant into the supercritical noble gas, and coloring an article of manufacture with the noble gas in the supercritical fluid state. A coloring composition can include a noble gas in a supercritical fluid state, and a colorant located in the supercritical noble gas. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030885 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WATERPROOF AND VAPOR-PERMEABLE SHOE - A method for providing a waterproof and vapor-permeable shoe, including: constructing an upper shoe assembly, including at least one vapor-permeable lining, a vapor-permeable upper, and a waterproof and vapor-permeable upper membrane that is between them; fixing to a vapor-permeable assembly insole a first gasket made of waterproof material, which has at least one vapor-permeable or perforated portion; lasting, to obtain an upper assembly of the shoe; sealing the lasting margins to the first gasket by a second gasket, including adhesion of the second gasket; and assembling, including connection of a sole to the upper assembly at least by the adhesion of material that composes the sole to the second gasket. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030886 | Device for an extendable reception of a ramp - Subject matter of the invention is a device for an extendable reception of a ramp, wherein the device can be mounted at a vehicle in the area of the vehicle door, wherein the device comprises a drive assembly for the ramp, wherein the drive assembly comprises a slide, wherein the slide is connected with the ramp, wherein the drive equipment can be engaged with at least one power transmission element mounted at the vehicle. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030887 | Telescoping-Tube System For Crew Transfer - A system and method for transferring crew members between a first platform and a second platform, at least one of which platforms is subject to movement, is disclosed. The system includes a telescoping-tube assembly having at least three nestable tubes. The tubes are capable of being extended and retracted as well as being selectively locked to ensure that a crew member traversing the tube assembly always travels along a rigid connection between adjacent tubes. A sensor system is used to sense the location and direction of movement of a crew member within the tubes. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030888 | MAT WASHING MACHINE - Mat washing device, method of using the mat washing device, and method of washing mats. The mat washing device includes a system that may be transported on a flat bed trailer from one location to another. The mat washing device includes conveying systems, brush systems, rails systems and control mechanisms. The mat washing device may be used by placing mat, on edge, on a conveying system and conveying the mat to a first brushing system and a second brushing system. In one aspect the first brushing system includes a cable brush having a bolt secured at the end of a cable in order to beat or brush material from the mat when the cable brush is spun. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030889 | ENHANCED SWEEPING SYSTEMS - This invention relates to providing a sweeping system incorporating at least one user-deployable scraper feature within a sweeping apparatus to assist in removing dried-on materials from at least one floor surface. The scraper feature is preferably spring tensioned within at least one housing and deployed through use of a manual extension of telescoping cylinders. Further featured is a rotation blocking mechanism to prevent rotation of the scraper while scraping. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030890 | Double sponge to remove waste, absorb liquids and clean surfaces - A two-layered sponge article with different textures is described. The two layers are joined at their contour so as to form a cavity, making it possible to squeeze in an independent and selective way each of the layers that constitute it. One layer is an abrasive layer, woven or extruded, formed with threads of materials resistant to oxidation, and the other layer is an absorbent layer, with high absorption capacity. This cleaning article further has a thickness less than 20 mm, and has an absorption of up to 30 grams of water per gram of absorbent material. Given the thickness of the article, it provides: (a) sensitivity on contact with a surface being cleaned to the surface thereby allowing scrubbing of specific areas of greater accumulation of dirt and (b) curling on itself, without deformation upon release of the force that rolled it, making it possible to access tight spaces to clean without deforming the article. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030891 | ORAL CARE DEVICE - A toothbrush head with a bristle support to which a plurality of tuft-shaped cleaning elements are affixed is described. The bristle support including at least one movable rocker having a first end attached to it on the side remote from a handpiece and having a free second end which is on the side close to the handpiece. Said rocker carrying at least one row of cleaning elements. At least the cleaning elements arranged on the rocker furthest from a longitudinal center plane of the toothbrush head have their free ends inwardly tilted towards said longitudinal center plane at an acute angle. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030892 | DUST SHEET FOR SELF-PROPELLED FLOOR CLEANER | 2012-02-09 |
20120030893 | CLEANING AND PERSONAL CARE ARTICLES - A textile sheet element having selectively applied arrays of surface projection elements defining raised zones across an active surface for cleaning and/or personal care, The textile sheet element is adapted for use by itself and/or for attachment to a user manipulated support with or without a handle such as a mop head or the like. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030894 | WINDSHIELD WIPER - A windshield wiper comprises a wiper blade including a squeegee portion for contacting a surface and a body supporting the squeegee portion. A primary spline is engaged with the body and has a first closed end and a second open end. A support structure is provided to attach the wiper to a wiper arm on a vehicle. At least one spoiler is slidingly disposed on the primary spline above the secondary spline. A secondary spline is slidingly disposed between the body and the support structure, whereby the secondary spline is retained in place by caps disposed at the first and second ends of the primary spline. The secondary spline is removably disposed between said wiper blade and said support structure and retained in place by end caps. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030895 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner that is able to form dust and foreign substances collected in a dust collection device provided therein in a single mass shape to discharge it efficiently, not scattered in a dust collecting device. The vacuum cleaner includes a body, a dust collection device collecting dust and foreign substances therein, a compression device provided in the dust collection device to collect the dust and foreign substances collected in a predetermined portion of the dust collection device and to compress the collected dust and foreign substances, and a liquid supply device arranged in the dust collection device, in communication with an inside of the dust collection device, to supply liquid material to the dust collection device. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030896 | HAND-HELD AND CONVERSION VACUUM CLEANER WITH ADAPTER - A hand-held and conversion vacuum cleaner includes a housing carrying a suction generator, a dirt collection vessel and a suction inlet. A first connector is carried on the housing. The first connector secures the suction inlet in fluid communication with a first cleaning attachment. The vacuum cleaner also includes an adapter having a second connector that secures the suction inlet in fluid communication with a second cleaning attachment. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030897 | HAND-HELD AND CONVERSION VACUUM CLEANER - A hand-held and conversion vacuum cleaner includes a housing. A suction generator, a dirt collection vessel, a suction inlet and a wand connector are all carried on the housing. A nose tool is connected to the wand connector. The wand connector is connected to the nose tool for hand held vacuum cleaning applications and alternatively it is connected to a wand assembly for stick vacuum cleaning applications. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030898 | HAND-HELD VACUUM CLEANER WITH RESILIENT RUBBER FLAP VALVE - A hand-held vacuum cleaner has a housing that carries a suction generator, a dirt collection vessel, a suction inlet and a first connector. The first connector is adapted for securing the suction inlet in fluid communication with a first cleaning attachment. The housing includes a suction conduit extending from the dirt collection vessel through the first connector. The dirt collection vessel includes an inlet in fluid communication with one end of the suction conduit. The inlet of the dirt collection vessel includes a resilient flap valve that is normally closed to seal in and maintain dirt and debris in the dirt collection vessel but swings open when the suction generator is energized to allow dirt and debris to be sucked into the dirt collection vessel. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030899 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR HANDLE AND WAND OF VACUUM CLEANER - The present invention relates to an electrical connector assembly including a male connector having a first plug body and a first electrical prong and a cooperating female connector having a second plug body with a cavity, a first electrical contact held in that cavity and a resilient shield received in the cavity. The resilient shield is displaceable from a first position covering the electrical contact and preventing intrusion of dirt and debris into the contact to a second position exposing the electrical contact for connection with the electrical prong. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030900 | UPRIGHT TYPE VACUUM CLEANER - An upright type vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The upright type vacuum cleaner includes a main body provided so that a disposition angle of the main body with respect to a surface to be cleaned is variable, a suction nozzle coupled to the main body so that the suction nozzle moves along the surface to be cleaned, and a joint provided between the main body and the suction nozzle to connect the main body and the suction nozzle so that the main body and the suction nozzle are rotated about a plurality of axes. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030901 | AIR BURST TO CLEAR DETECTION WINDOW - An apparatus including a housing having at least one window, an air burst nozzle positioned atop the housing and aimed at the window, a compressed air source, an air control solenoid connected to the air burst nozzle, the compressed air source, and a support box. The compressed air source provides compressed air to the air control solenoid. A timer module directs a magnetic valve of the support box to supply power to the coil of the air control solenoid in order to engage the solenoid. When the air control solenoid is engaged, compressed air is provided to the air burst nozzle. The air burst nozzle directs a burst of air at the window of the housing to clear it of any particulates. In accordance with user programming of the timer module, the process is then repeated at regular intervals. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030902 | DOOR SAFETY DEVICE - Various device and method embodiments for preventing the closing of a door are provided. The device includes a pivot structure and a cushion structure. The pivot structure is connected to the cushion structure. The pivot structure is capable of connecting to a door, wherein the pivot structure is adapted to position the cushion structure in a manner to prevent the door from substantially closing. Related device and method embodiments are disclosed and provide additional advantages. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030903 | Side Load Carrier and Balance System for Window Sashes - A carrier assembly can be used to couple a balance assembly with a window sash. The carrier assembly can engage the window sash to transfer a force from the balance assembly to balance a weight of the window sash. The carrier assembly, due to interactions of the window sash with the carrier assembly and the balance assembly with the carrier assembly, can tightly engage the window sash, either directly or through a bracket, to substantially eliminate unselected movement or forces applied from the balance assembly. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030904 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An exemplary hinge assembly includes a sleeve, a first member, a second member, and a resilient member. The sleeve includes a sleeve wall and an open end. The first member is received in the sleeve. The second member is located next to the first member. One of the first member and the second member have a cam, the other of the first member and second member have a cam follower interacting with the cam so that the first member rotates about an axis and the second member moves linearly along the axis when the cam follower follows the cam. The resilient member is fitted in the sleeve and provides an elastic force to bias the first member and the second member into contact with each other. At least one tab is formed adjacent to the open end and blocking a minor portion of the open end. The at least one tab retains the first, second, and resilient members in the sleeve for preventing them from escaping the sleeve through the open end. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030905 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An exemplary hinge assembly includes a sleeve, a first member, a second member, a conductive member and a resilient member. The sleeve includes an open end. The first member is received in the sleeve. The conductive member is positioned on the first member. The second member is located next to the first member. One of the first member and the second member have a cam, the other of the first member and second member have a cam follower interacting with the cam so that the first member rotates about an axis and the second member moves linearly along the axis when the cam follower follows the cam. The resilient member is fitted in the sleeve and provides an elastic force to bias the first member and the second member into contact with each other. A plurality of tabs formed adjacent to the open end contact the conductive member for electronically connecting the sleeve to the first member. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030906 | DEVICE FOR DECELERATING THE ROTATION OF A HINGE IN PARTICULAR FOR FURNITURE AND A HINGE PARTICULARLY FOR FURNITURE HAVING SAID DECELERATION DEVICE - The device ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120030907 | CIRCULAR COMB - Circular comb for a combing machine for combing textile fibres, comprising a base body with a centre longitudinal axis, a peripheral surface and two end faces, a plurality of bar tacks, which are arranged on the peripheral surface of the base body and define a combing region of the circular comb, a plurality of fastening devices attached to the base body for the non-positive connection of one of the bar tacks in each case to the base body and unlocking units to release the non-positive connections, each unlocking unit having an unlocking device and an unlocking means to actuate the unlocking device, wherein the unlocking units are accessible from outside the combing region, in particular from at least one of the end faces, and an additional positive securing connection to secure the bar tacks is provided on the base body. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030908 | Apparatus for holding tefillin (Jewish Phylactery) straps - An accessory designed to hold straps tefillin straps and straighten them out (preventing coiling), which comprises a attaching device and a holding slit, whereby the attaching device is attached to the worshipper's clothing and the said strap is inserted through the holding slit. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030909 | Ring-Retention Device - A ring-retention device comprising a band having a band length and a band width and a retaining element comprising an elevated region forming at least a portion of the band width and at least a portion of the band length to provide security against loss of a ring or other jewelry while said ring or other jewelry is being worn by a wearer. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030910 | ELECTRIC CORD SECURING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - An electric cord securing device includes an attaching member and a securing member coupled to a body. The attaching member, during use, attaches the body to a selected location on the exterior of a electric cord. The securing member, during use, secures the body to an external structure or at least one other portion of the electric cord. Additionally, an electric cord includes at least one flexible conductor encased by a insulating sheath. One or more securing members are disposed on the exterior of the sheath. The securing members secure the portion of the cord proximate the securing member to at least one other portion of the electric cord or an external structure. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030911 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GIFT BAG BINDING - A method and apparatus for adjustably binding a plurality of gift bags together, including a binding member, which has a length substantially longer than the body diameter of the largest of said plurality of gift bags being bound. The binding member includes a head end, an opposed tail, and an elongated body portion with two longitudinal edges. The head end, and a tail portion of said binding member have corresponding engagement apparatus disposed thereon to demountably fix the binding members head end to the tail portion. The binding device also includes a plurality of engaging members are spacedly formed along two longitudinal edges of the elongated body defining a plurality of sets of corresponding engaging steps on the binding member. Each of the engaging steps has a guiding edge and a locking edge inwardly and inclinedly extended from the respective longitudinal edge of the body portion of the binding member. The engaging steps of the binding member are disposed to engage at least one strap of a first gift bag of the plurality of gift bags and secure the first gift bag to a second overlapping gift bag of the plurality of gift bags engaged on a second step of the binding member. The engaging steps are disposed to orient the first and second gift bags to expose a portion of the body surface of the first gift bag and second overlapping gift bag. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030912 | Adjustable buckle for a respriator mask - An adjustable buckle located around a resilience strap for a respirator including a resilient strap material having a particular length, width and thickness. An adjustable buckle is molded around the strap at a particular position and formed of two interlocking members each located at an end position of the strap and having at least one portion that interlocks with a corresponding portion of the other member. This provide for locking and unlocking of the members with each other. At least one of the interlocking members includes a plurality of such portions that interlocks with the corresponding portion of the other member. The plurality of portions are spaced from each other along the length of the strap so that an individual one of the plurality of portions may be interlocked with the corresponding portion of the other member to adjust the length of the strap. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030913 | Side Release Buckle - A side release buckle includes a plug and a socket into which the plug is inserted for engagement. The plug includes: a base provided with a belt attachment; a pair of legs projecting from the base; an engaging portion formed to the legs; and a connecting portion connecting the legs to each other. The socket includes: a body provided with a belt attachment and an insertion opening; a housing space formed in the body and housing the legs inserted from the insertion opening; an engaged portion formed in the body and engageable with the engaging portion; and a cutout dented toward the insertion opening from an edge of the belt attachment. The cutout is formed over an area surrounded by the legs and the connecting portion when the legs and the connecting portion are housed in the housing space while the engaging portion and the engaged portion are engaged. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030914 | Aesthetic beaded necklace clasp - The necklace clasp fastener for a string of beads consists of a male bead member, and a female bead member, that do not have any visible loop or eyelets for assembling and holding a string of beads together when the male and female bead members are snapped together. The resulting bead configured clasp is almost undetectable from the outside of the beaded necklace which creates an unbroken, unified string of beads for a much more aesthetic and beautiful piece of jewelry. The improved clasp of the invention provides a safety feature to guard against breakage. The two parts are designed to snap together with enough force to hold the necklace on the wearer under normal wear and use. If, however, the necklace catches on to something, the clasp will release easily from the wearer instead of breaking the necklace, and releasing the beads all over the place. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030915 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF A PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT AND A LIQUID EJECTING HEAD - A manufacturing method of a piezoelectric element includes: forming a first conductive layer upon a substrate; forming a piezoelectric layer upon the first conductive layer; forming a second conductive layer upon the piezoelectric layer; forming a third conductive layer upon the second conductive layer; forming a first portion, a second portion, and an opening portion provided between the first portion and the second portion by patterning the third conductive layer; forming a resist layer that covers the opening portion and covers the edges of the first portion and the second portion that face the opening portion side; and forming a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion configured from the first portion and the second portion, and forming a third conductive portion configured from the second conductive layer, by dry-etching the second conductive layer using the first portion, the second portion, and the resist layer as a mask. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030916 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THIN BOARD-SHAPED FIRED PIEZOELECTRIC BODY - A manufacturing method for a thin board-shaped fired piezoelectric body has: a step of manufacturing, using a piezoelectric material, a green sheet having a ratio T/L of 0.000002 to 0.2, where T is the thickness and L is the maximum length within the surface after firing; and a step of obtaining the thin board-shaped fired piezoelectric body with reinforcing members for firing by performing firing after disposing the reinforcing members for firing by scattering at least on one surface of the green sheet so as to exclude the areas to be the thin board-shaped fired piezoelectric body later. The piezoelectric body which has excellent planarity and a thin board shape can be manufactured at low cost by the method. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030917 | Axial Swage Tool - A swage tool for swaging axially swaged fittings includes a housing having an inner surface and a first yoke. A ram includes a recessed portion having a threaded inner surface portion. A piston includes a second yoke. A piston rod includes a spring holder and a threaded portion screwed into the threaded inner surface portion of the ram. A spring is connected to the spring holder. Carbon fiber bearings are provided on the ram and on an outer surface portion of the piston rod in axial slidable engagement with the inner surface of the housing. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030918 | NOSE ASSEMBLY FOR FASTENER INSTALLATION TOOL - A nose assembly for a fastener installation tool having a housing, a piston received within the housing, a collet, a nose cap having an orifice and attached to the housing, and a seating anvil positioned between the first end of the piston and the nose cap. The anvil includes an extended front portion movable between a retracted position, in which the extended front portion is retained within the nose cap, and an extended position, in which the extended front portion advances through the orifice of the nose cap. The assembly engages a fastener having a sleeve, a pin, and a lock collar. The extended front portion of the anvil drives the lock collar to lock the pin and the sleeve with one another when the anvil is in its extended position and after a shifting pressure has been reached, the pin is set, and the sleeve is deformed by the pin. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030919 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PLACING A SLIDER ON A BAG WITH CLOSURE PROFILES - The invention particularly relates to a device for placing a slider ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120030920 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MAGNETIC SYSTEM COMPRISING A POLE WHEEL - In the case of a method for production of a magnet system ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120030921 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL FUNCTIONAL DEVICE TO AN ARRANGEMENT, ARRANGEMENT INCLUDING THE DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR CONNECTING - The present invention relates to a device for connecting at least one external functional device to an arrangement, wherein the device includes at least one first contact portion and at least one second contact portion for receiving the external functional device between the first contact portion and the second contact portion, and at least the first contact portion or the second contact portion is movable. It further relates to a method for connecting at least one external functional device to an arrangement by using the device of the present invention, as well as an arrangement which includes at least one device of the present invention. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030922 | FIBRE PLACEMENT TOOL - A fibre placement tool comprising a plurality of tool segments, each tool segment having an outer surface defining a predetermined profile, each tool segment being removably mounted on at least one elongate shaft. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030923 | BATH FIXTURE MOUNTING METHOD - A method for installing an accessory for a bath includes attaching a first mounting bracket to a structure; placing the accessory on a first side of a system wall that is visible after installation; placing a second mounting bracket on a second side of the system wall that is not visible after installation; attaching the accessory to the second mounting bracket through the system wall; and attaching the second mounting bracket to the first mounting bracket wherein the system wall has a first portion that is both parallel to the structure and extends above the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket, and a second portion that is both parallel to the structure and extends below the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030924 | VEHICULAR BODY ASSEMBLY LOCKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A vehicle body positioning and locking devices for use in assembling a vehicle body positioned on a movable vehicle support positioned at a vehicle build station. The locking device includes a remote vehicle locking device for selectively securing and locking a vehicle body to a support pallet. The support pallet is accurately and precisely positioned at a build station through alignment and inserting engagement of locating pads in at least one four-way and at least one two way receiver mounted to a build station foundation. A compliant body clamp design is included to provide a desired clamping force between the pallet and a vehicle body across a range of motion of the body clamp to accommodate vehicle build variances. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030925 | Fence end spacer apparatus and method for use - A spacer apparatus of the invention is attached to a fence post to occupy a space between the fence post and a nearby structure. The subject fence end spacer apparatus includes space occupying means, and fence attachment means are connected to the space occupying means, for attaching the space occupying means to the fence post. The space occupying means fills the space between the fence post and a nearby structure. The space occupying means can include horizontal members connected to the fence attachment means and can include vertical members connected to the horizontal members. Together, the horizontal members and the vertical members provide a space-occupying fence portion. The fence attachment means can include first and second fence attachment members for contacting first and second portions of the fence post. The method of using the fence end spacer apparatus to removably fill the space between the fence post and the nearby structure. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030926 | ROBOT-DEPLOYED ASSEMBLY TOOL AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING FASTENERS IN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES - An assembly system and method for assembling an aircraft wing box or other structure that may define an interior area accessible through at least one access opening are provided. The method includes inserting a robot having an assembly tool mounted thereto into the interior area through the at least one access opening. The assembly tool may be positioned at a fastener location, and may be clamped to the structure. A hole may be made through the structure, and a fastener may be installed in the hole. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030927 | Modular Building Block System and Method of Manufacture - A block for use in a building panel includes a plurality of layer components. Each of the layer components is separately formed from the others. Each of the layer components provides a load-bearing support function, an environmental protection function, and/or a utility function. The constructive material used to form each of the layer components and a configuration of each of the layer components are selected so as to allow the building panel to meet at least one predetermined criteria when the block is disposed in the building panel and coupled to other blocks. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030928 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING PATTERNS, AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MASS-PRODUCING ORDER BASED CUSTOM-MADE GLOVES - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing custom-made gloves. In the present invention, an order management server receives customer information and hand scan data from a measurement and order processing apparatus, generates pattern information to be used for glove production using a pattern generation apparatus, and requests a leather processing apparatus to produce a glove according to the pattern information. According to the present invention, it is possible to realize an online ordering and production process involving size measurement and manufacturing procedures in the production process for leather gloves. In addition, as body scan data is obtained by a low-cost 2D body scanner instead of a high-cost 3D body scanner, it is possible to produce precise custom-made leather gloves at reduced cost. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030929 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPONENT OF A SYNCHRONIZATION DEVICE FOR A MANUAL TRANSMISSION - The invention relates to a method for producing a component of a synchronization device for manual transmissions, in particular a synchronizer ring ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120030930 | PORTABLE COMPUTER UNIFIED TOP CASE - A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030931 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH EDGE SURFACE ANTENNA ELEMENTS AND RELATED METHODS - An electronic device may include a multilayer circuit board having opposing major surfaces and edge surfaces extending between the opposing major surfaces, wireless processing circuitry on at least one of the opposing major surfaces, and an antenna element on at least one of the edge surfaces. The multilayer circuit board may include a conductive trace coupling the antenna element to the wireless processing circuitry. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030932 | Method of Controlled Cell-Level Fusing Within a Battery Pack - A method is provided that achieves improved battery pack performance, system reliability and system safety while impacting only a small region of the battery pack/battery module, and thus having only a minor impact on battery pack cost, complexity, weight and size. The battery pack/battery module is designed such that the fusible interconnects associated with a single battery, or a specific fusible interconnect associated with a single battery, will be the last interconnect(s) to fuse during a short circuit event. The risk of sustained arcing for the predetermined interconnect(s) is minimized through the use of rapid clearing interconnects. As a result, the risk of damage and excessive heating is also minimized. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030933 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PUMPING FLUID USING A PUMP CASSETTE - A system and method for pumping fluid using a pump cassette. The system includes a control assembly for operating the pump cassette. A force assembly having a movable member is capable of applying force to the pump cassette to press the pump cassette against the control assembly. The movable member may be an expandable member, such as a bladder. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030934 | VEHICLE BODY ASSEMBLY APPARATUS HAVING TRIAXIAL POSITION SENSING - Vehicle body assembly apparatus ( | 2012-02-09 |
20120030935 | Electrically active textiles, articles made therefrom, and associated methods - A method of making articles from electrically active textiles. First and second fabric pieces include conductors therein. A seam is established between the first and second fabric pieces. A determination is made, at the seam, based on one or more predetermined factors, which conductors of the first fabric piece intersect or overlap with which conductors of the second fabric piece. At the seam, an electrical and mechanical connection is formed between select conductors of the first fabric piece and select conductors of the second fabric piece. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030936 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF A CONDUCTOR BAR FOR THE STATOR OF AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR OF A GENERATOR, AND AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF A CONDUCTOR BAR - A method is disclosed for production of a conductor bar for the stator of a generator, which conductor bar has a plurality of internal partial conductors which are surrounded externally by insulation which includes an insulating ribbon which is wound around the partial conductors, with the insulating ribbon which is wound around the partial conductors being impregnated with an impregnation fluid. The conductor bar is compressed after the impregnation of the insulating ribbon and at least at times during a curing phase. An apparatus is likewise provided, and can be designed to compress at least an axial section of the conductor bar at least at times during a curing phase of the impregnated insulating ribbon. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030937 | CABLE TAMPER PREVENTION - Apparatuses, devices, systems, and methods are provided for prevention of tampering with cables and associated systems. In one aspect, an anti-tamper adapter is provided that can inhibit or prohibit cable tampering for existing cables. In a further aspect, dummy plugs or blocking plugs can employ disclosed anti-tamper adapters to facilitate blocking ports or outlets that are intended to remain undisturbed for a period of time. The provided embodiments can economically and flexibly facilitate cable tamper prevention in a wide array of cable technologies. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030938 | Method of manufacturing printed circuit board - A printed circuit board including: an inner layer substrate part; a first insulation layer laminated on one surface of the inner layer substrate part; a first pattern buried in one surface of the first insulation layer; a first resin layer laminated on one surface of the first insulation layer to cover the first pattern; and a first via electrically connecting the first pattern with the inner layer substrate part, wherein the first resin layer is made of a material comprising one of Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Polyimide (PI), Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Polyetheretherketon (PEEK) and a photo solder resist. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030939 | Wired circuit board and producing method thereof - A wired circuit board has a metal supporting board, a metal foil formed on the metal supporting board, an insulating base layer formed on the metal supporting board to cover the metal foil, and a conductive pattern formed on the insulating base layer and a having a terminal portion. An opening is formed in the insulating base layer to expose the metal foil. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030940 | Method of manufacturing component embedded printed circuit board - A method of manufacturing an optical component embedded printed circuit board, the method including: stacking a first insulation layer on one side of a metal core; embedding an optical component in a cavity formed in the metal core; stacking a second insulation layer of a transparent material on the other side of the metal core; and forming a circuit pattern on the first insulation layer, the circuit pattern electrically connected with the optical component. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030941 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An electronic component mounting device having high productivity while enhancing the electromagnetic shielding effect, and a method for manufacturing the same, including a housing formed by a conductive metal material and electronic components to be mounted inside the housing. The housing is configured by a first box body and a second box body fixed so that respective openings face each other and has a conductive layer stacked through an insulating layer arranged on an outer side of the first box body. The first box body includes a through-hole for retrieving a conductive wire connected to the electronic component to the conductive layer, and the through-hole is arranged at a position covered by the conductive layer. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030942 | Method for manufacturing multi-layer printed circuit board - Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing a multi-layer printed circuit board. The method for manufacturing the multi-layer printed circuit board according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes manufacturing a core substrate on which circuit patterns are formed by patterning copper clads on both sides thereof; laminating insulating films on top and bottom surfaces of the core substrate; and stacking the copper clads provided with bumps on the top and bottom surfaces of the core substrate, respectively, on which the insulating films are laminated. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030943 | Single Shot Molding Method For COB USB/EUSB Devices With Contact Pad Ribs - A dual-personality extended USB (EUSB) system supports both USB and EUSB memory cards using an extended 9-pin EUSB socket. Each EUSB device | 2012-02-09 |
20120030944 | Method of Manufacturing a Dual Interface Separable Insulated Connector with Overmolded Faraday Cage - A dual interface separable insulated connector comprising a faraday cage molded over a bus bar for use in an electric power system and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The faraday cage can be disposed within a semi-conductive shell. The configuration of the separable insulated connector can provide for easier bonding between the faraday cage and insulating material. Additionally, the configuration can eliminate or reduce the need to coat the bus bar with an adhesive agent and to smooth the metal bus bar to remove burrs, other irregularities, and sharp corners from the bar. Manufacturing the dual interface separable insulated connector can include molding a semi-conductive rubber faraday cage over a conductive bus bar, inserting the faraday cage into a shell, and injecting insulating material between the faraday cage and shell. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030945 | RAZOR CARTRIDGE - A wet shaving cartridge is provided having a housing having a guard located at a front end of the housing and a cap located at a rear end of the housing. The cartridge further has two or more elongate blades located between the guard and cap and extending in a direction substantially parallel to a length of the guard, wherein edges of the respective blades lie in a shaving plane extending between the guard and the cap. A shaving aid retention member is located in the cap. The retention member has a base arranged to receive a shaving aid and a front wall located at a side of the retention member adjacent the blades. The front wall extends from the base of the retention member towards the shaving plane. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030946 | Electric Hair Removal Apparatus - An electric hair removal apparatus includes a housing adapted to be held in the hand, a guard cap mounted on the housing for pivotal movement about a pivot axis, and a control element with which a switch can be activated. The control element is arranged inside an at least locally circular recess of the guard cap. The pivot axis of the guard cap is constructed to be eccentric relative to the recess of the guard cap. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030947 | SHAVING CARTRIDGE GUARD FOR SUPPORTING SKIN - A shaving cartridge with a housing, at least one blade mounted to the housing, and a guard having a plurality of spaced apart projections with an upper surface. The projections define a plurality of open slots extending transverse to the blade. The open slots have a lower surface extending between the plurality of projections. The open slots have a slot depth between the lower surface and the upper surface of about 0.10 mm to about 0.5 mm. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030948 | SHAVING CARTRIDGE WITH SUPRESSED BLADE GEOMETRY - A shaving cartridge with a housing, a cap, and a guard. The guard has an upper surface. The cap has a top surface, a front edge, and an arcuate surface connecting the top surface and the front edge. A first blade between the cap and the guard has a cutting edge nearest the cap. A second blade between the cap and the guard has a cutting edge nearest the guard. The first and second blades define a blade plane tangent to the cutting edges. The blade plane is positioned below both (i) the surface of the guard and (ii) an intersection point of the front edge and the top surface of the cap. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030949 | FOLDING UTILITY KNIFE - A utility knife having a handle and a blade holder which is pivotally mounted on the handle for movement from an unfolded position to a folded position. The handle has a space adapted to receive the blade holder when the blade holder is in its folded position. The blade holder includes a main wall and guard wall mounted together and adapted to receive a blade therebetween and a locking lever pivotally mounted on the blade holder to lock the blade in place. | 2012-02-09 |
20120030950 | VIBRATOR MOTOR - A vibrator motor in a hair clipper has a stationary piece and a moving piece. The stationary piece has a primary leg and at least one secondary leg. The primary leg fits through an opening in a coil. A flange is then press fit onto the leg so that the coil is captured on the primary leg. The flange provides a magnetic pole face that is larger than the opening in the coil, which increases the efficiency of the motor. The flange is press fit in a single operation by pressing a primary prong into a primary socket, and pressing two secondary prongs into secondary sockets. The secondary prongs are guided inwardly as they enter the secondary sockets, which closes the primary socket around the primary prong. A drive arm is secured to an arm of the moving piece. The arm is angled in relation to the drive arm to put even pressure on the moving blade in the hair clipper. | 2012-02-09 |