| 07th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20120036607 | Flexible nose guard - In accordance with the present invention, a flexible nose guard is provided for protecting the nose from sunlight, the cold, and other outdoor elements. The nose guard is configured to cover the bridge and sides of a user's nose. In a preferred embodiment, the nose guard has a pentagonal body, resembling an upside-down pentagon with rounded corners. The top portion of the nose guard is substantially flat and sized to conform around the bridge of the nose. The bottom portion of the nose guard is a rounded corner or hyperbolic-shape configured to rest on top of the bridge of the nose. In a preferred embodiment, the nose guard is composed of an outer first layer of spandex having a sun protective factor, an intermediate second layer of open-cell foam, and a third, skin-facing layer of micro-suede material that contacts the skin. The nose guard offers different means of attachment to a user's face. On the surface of the nose guard's outer layer is a Velcro hook patch that facilitates attachment to a complimentary loop patch that can be affixed to the underside of the eyewear's nose bridge. For eyeglasses, a pair of small nose pad cuts in the upper center portion of the nose guard (on the left and right sides of the hook patch) are configured to receive the nose pads of the user's eyeglasses to further secure the face mask to the user's face. On the upper and lower perimeter of the hook patch is a fastening slit. The fastening slits are configured to provide added flexibility in the nose guard body and to receive a hook and loop fastening strap that is fastened around the bridge of the user's eyewear. The nose guard contains a thin, flexible reinforcing strip that can be bent or creased to keep the nose guard contoured to the shape of the user's nose. In a preferred embodiment the reinforcing strip is on the skin-facing layer of the nose guard and has an adhesive surface that provides for better attachment to the nose and keeps the nasal passages open for easier breathing by pulling outward on the nostrils. Alternatively, the adhesive can be provided on a separate adhesive strip on the skin-facing layer of the nose guard. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036608 | Flexible nose guard with nostril coverage - A flexible nose guard is provided for protecting the entire nose from sunlight, cold, and other outdoor elements. In a preferred embodiment, the nose guard has a pentagonal body that covers the bridge and sides of a user's nose, resembling an upside-down pentagon with rounded corners. The top portion of the nose guard is substantially flat and conforms to the bridge of the nose. The bottom portion of the nose guard is rounded and configured to rest on top of the bridge of the nose. The bottom portion has two perforated triangular extensions that connect to form a nostril covers that provide protection from the elements while allowing the user to breath. Alternatively, a nostril cover can be provided by a single piece of triangular fabric that is connected with the bottom of the nose guard. The nose guard offers numerous means of attachment to the user's face. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036609 | Eye Patch - An eye patch is presented that is usable with eyeglass frames comprising a lens and side arm. The eye patch comprises a conoidal member to be positioned over a front of the lens such that a frontal and a peripheral vision of an eye is substantially blocked and a flap having a releasable securing means, wherein the flap is to be positioned over a back of the lens such that the releasable securing means secures the eye patch to the eyeglass frames. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036610 | Convertible swimwear - Convertible swimwear comprising a top piece and extendable bottom piece; the top piece having a plurality of fasteners along the lower portion thereof and the extendable bottom piece having a plurality of corresponding fasteners along the upper edge thereof to be releasably secured to the fasteners on the lower portion of the top piece. The position of the fasteners may be reversed. The bottom piece further includes a string component secured on the upper edge of the bottom piece, where upon releasing of the respective fasteners the string component is pulled away from the lower edge of the bottom piece bringing the upper edge of the bottom piece substantially close to said lower edge of the bottom piece and thereby rolling, folding or scrunching the upper edge of the bottom piece to effectively convert a one piece to two piece style bathing suit. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036611 | SPORT GLOVE CLOSURE SYSTEM - A glove closure system having an opening dividing the glove into a lateral portion (thumb side) and a medial portion (pinky side). 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 push button is mounted on the flap and movably connected to a slide bar attached to the medial portion. The slide bar includes a notched surface for engaging and stationing the button at any point along the bar. The button includes a release tab which when depressed allows the button to move along the slide bar therein allowing for the closure to either be tightened or loosened. The further the button moves toward the lateral portion the tighter the closure. When the button is engaged and locked, a simple press on the release tab disengages to allow the glove to be opened. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036612 | AMBIDEXTROUS GLOVE - An ambidextrous glove that includes a thumb region, an index finger region, a middle finger region, a ring finger region and little finger region all aligned along a common axis. The index finger region is rotated through ninety degrees relative to the orientations of all of the middle, ring and little finger regions to provide for easier insertion of a hand into the glove. A textured pattern is provided on the surfaces of the glove used to grip objects. The pattern is one of a raised fan shape and raised diamond shape. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036613 | SWEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A sweat absorbing pad for a human forehead which is filled with a fluid absorbing material or combination of materials such that the fluid and/or fluid absorbing materials are able to flow under pressure when saturated, the pad having channels with reduced flow resistance and which bias fluid flow toward the top and/or sides of the pad and away from the user's eyes. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036614 | Apparel Incorporating Tensile Strands - An article of apparel may include a waistband for extending around a waist of the wearer. The waistband may have a first layer and a second layer that lay adjacent to each other, and the waistband may have a plurality of strand segments located between the first layer and the second layer. The strand segments extend at least partially around the waistband. Additionally, the strand segments may lay substantially parallel to surfaces of the first layer and the second layer for distances of at least five centimeters. In some configurations, the strand segments may be bonded to the first layer and the second layer along the distances of at least five centimeters. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036615 | Apparel Incorporating Tensile Strands - An article of apparel may include a waistband for extending around a waist of the wearer. The waistband may have a first layer and a second layer that lay adjacent to each other, and the waistband may have a plurality of strand segments located between the first layer and the second layer. The strand segments extend at least partially around the waistband. Additionally, the strand segments may lay substantially parallel to surfaces of the first layer and the second layer for distances of at least five centimeters. In some configurations, the strand segments may be bonded to the first layer and the second layer along the distances of at least five centimeters. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036616 | PANTYHOSE GARMENT AND METHOD OF MAKING - A pantyhose garment, comprising: a topband portion having a top end, a bottom end, inside and outside, wherein the width between the top end and the bottom end is between 2 and 5 inches; a hose portion having a top portion and two leg portions, wherein the hose portion is connected along the top edge of the top portion at a connection point above the bottom end of the topband portion by a seam that gathers the topband portion and creates frills from said seam when unworn such that the top end of the topband portion flares out; wherein the inside of the topband portion is a slip-resistant material. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036617 | Apparel access passage for cords and wiring - Systems and methods are provided for an apparel access passage. A device may include one or more top panels, one or more bottom panels, and one or more hinges coupling the one or more top panels to the one or more bottom panels. One or more fasteners may be coupled to at least one of the one or more top panels and the one or more bottom panels. One or more apertures may pass through at least one of the one or more hinges, the one or more top panels, and the one or more bottom panels. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036618 | BELT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036619 | Helmet - The present invention concerns a helmet with reduced weight but improves energy absorbing possibilities and protection against penetration comprising at least a rigi outer shell and an inner portion of energy absorbing material. At least a portion of the rigid outer shell is thin and has a thickness of 0.01-4 mm, preferably 0.1-1.0 mm in order to collapse at a crash and thus absorb energy and that a coated net, coated woven or coated nonwoven material is at least partially provided between the rigid outer shell and the inner portion of energy absorbing material in order to at least compensate for the penetration protection loss due to the thin rigid outer shell. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036620 | HELMET PADDING SYSTEMS - Padding systems for use with helmets are described. An example padding system includes a pad body having a substantially unitary base portion. The base portion has a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side to face an inner surface of a helmet and the second side to face the head of a person when the helmet is worn by the person. The padding system also includes a first plurality of raised portions distributed on the first side of the base portion, at least some of the first raised portions extending beyond a first surface of the first side to fill first spaces between the inner surface of the helmet and the pad body when the padding system is installed in the helmet and the helmet is worn by the person. Additionally, the padding system includes a second plurality of raised portions distributed on the second side of the base portion, at least some of the second raised portions extending beyond a second surface of the second side to engage the head of the person when the helmet is worn by the person. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036621 | Electrostatic Discharge Garment - An electrostatic discharge garment ( | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036622 | PROTECTIVE SUIT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL AND RELATED ASSEMBLY - The invention concerns a personal protective suit including a sealed shell equipped with connection means intended to be connected to one same pressurized air source, air distribution means having an air intake connected to the connection means, and at least one first and one second air outlet, respectively intended to supply means for delivering air to the wearer and means for ventilating the suit, wherein the air distribution means includes a valve designed to reduce the air flow rate of the second air outlet when the air pressure at the air intake is below a determined value, whilst maintaining the supply of air to the wearer. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036623 | CLIMATE CONTROL PROTECTIVE SAFETY VEST AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A climate control safety vest preferably includes a vest, impact shields, safety panel and a solar heating and cooling system. The impact shield may preferably be constructed using a lightweight, highly durable material such as Mylar, Kevlar and may preferably be a bright orange color and feature light-reflective strips or panels on the front and back. The vest preferably features a plurality of interior pockets that may be on the front, back and sides to house protective foam shields to protect the user from sharp objects and blunt force trauma. The solar heating and cooling system is connected to cooling fans/heating elements which would allow the user to activate and deactivate the heating and cooling functions of the vest. Such a vest may provide a user with an efficient means of staying comfortable in extreme hot or cold conditions while protecting him from sharp objects and blunt force traumas. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036624 | DRAIN INSERT - A pop-up drain plug insert comprising: a base formed for secure placement within a drain bowl in a sink which includes a bottom having a solid center and a plurality of apertures, a side emanating upwardly from the perimeter of the bottom, a flange emanating outwardly from the side, a gasket operatively associated with the side and the flange and a wall emanating upwardly near the center of the bottom to form a cup, the wall being substantially parallel to the side; a stopper formed for secure placement within the base which includes a top, a stem having a spring mechanism which permits the extension and retraction of the stem emanating downwardly from the top, a gasket surrounding the stem and being operatively associated with the top, wherein the stem being operatively associated with the cup in order to raise and lower the stopper from the base in order to permit or restrict the flow of liquids through the base. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036625 | DECORATIVE FLUSH LEVER - A toilet lever system includes a body for extending through a toilet wall, a stem extending through the body for movement relative to the body, a decorative flange covering the stem and removeably attaching to the body, and a handle attaching to the stem. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036626 | Liquid Aroma Injector - A liquid aroma injector for a spa having a reservoir comprising an upper chamber, a lower chamber, and a subchamber, a plunger assembly comprising a plunger button, a shaft, and an annular flanged gasket. The shaft extends through said upper and lower chamber of the reservoir. The liquid aroma injector further comprises a hose through which liquid aroma travels to the liquid aroma diffuser that releases liquid aroma into the water of a spa. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036627 | PORTABLE AND HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE SHOWER STALL - A portable shower stall suitable for a wheelchair-bound person to bathe with the help of an assistant, comprising of a self-supporting flexible shower base, a modular shower enclosure standing freely within the shower base, a hand-held sprayer connected to a kitchen faucet via hose, and a pump with puddle scoop attachment that drains the shower base. One sidewall of the shower base can be pressed down and fastened to the shower base bottom to facilitate wheelchair access, but it can be released and restored to upright position for water retention. Shower enclosure consists of two identical bi-fold shower screens clamping to each other to form a splash-proof rectangle. However, one or both screens can be removed from the shower base to provide access to the wheelchair-bound person. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036628 | SYSTEMS FOR MOVING SHOWER RODS - A rotatable shower rod system may be provided. The system may include a pair of mounting brackets coupled to a wall, the pair of mounting brackets includes a stationary portion; a rotatable portion rotatably coupled to the stationary portion, the rotatable portion rotates to at least one of a first position and a second position about an axis of rotation; and a cover coupled to the stationary portion; and a curved rod extending between the pair of mounting brackets. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036629 | CONCEALED DRAINAGE APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to a drain and drain concealment structure, methods of installation and use, and resulting shower, bath and other areas and spaces from which it is desired to drain liquids. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a drain body adapted to be connected to a conventional prefabricated waterproof shower or bath pan. The drain body may be connected to the shower pan by any suitable means, such as but not by way of limitation by being integrally molded therewith during manufacture of the pan, by connection post-manufacture or in situ in the field. Other embodiments do not require use of a prefabricated waterproof shower or bath pan. The preferred drain body is comprised of a waterproof structure having a floor section which defines a drain aperture, and a peripheral sidewall section. Structure for releasably attaching a drain cover to the drain body is employed. The cover, which is defined by a peripheral edge, is adapted to lie in registry with, and thereby cover, a portion of the drain body floor so as to conceal the drain aperture and as much of the drain body floor as is practicable. When connected to the drain body, the peripheral edge of the cover is spaced from the drain body sidewall so as to define a gap therebetween through which water may pass while flowing toward the drain aperture. In this way, water is permitted to exit the shower or bath without the drain aperture being visible. The drain apparatus of this invention is preferably utilized as part of a tileable shower or bath arrangement, whereby flooring material such as tile may be placed onto the shower or bath pan up to the peripheral sidewall of the drain body, and additional flooring may be placed upon the drain cover. In this way, the drain is fully operational yet unnoticeable. Interchangeable drain covers may be provided to permit alteration of the decorative appearance of the drain. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036630 | COVER FOR CONCEALED DRAIN - The present invention is directed to a cover for a drain and drain concealment structure and method of installation and use. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a drain body adapted to be connected to a conventional prefabricated waterproof shower or bath pan. The drain body may be connected to the shower pan by any suitable means, such as but not by way of limitation by being integrally molded therewith during manufacture of the pan, by connection post-manufacture or in situ in the field. Other embodiments do not require use of a prefabricated waterproof shower or bath pan. The preferred drain body is comprised of a waterproof structure having a floor section which defines a drain aperture, and a peripheral sidewall section. Structure for releasably attaching a drain cover to the drain body is employed. The cover, which is defined by a peripheral edge, is adapted to lie in registry with, and thereby cover, a portion of the drain body floor so as to conceal the drain aperture and as much of the drain body floor as is practicable. When connected to the drain body, the peripheral edge of the cover is spaced from the drain body sidewall so as to define a gap therebetween through which water may pass while flowing toward the drain aperture. In this way, water is permitted to exit the shower or bath without the drain aperture being visible. The drain apparatus of this invention is preferably utilized as part of a tileable shower or bath arrangement, whereby flooring material such as tile may be placed onto the shower or bath pan up to the peripheral sidewall of the drain body, and additional flooring may be placed upon the drain cover. In this way, the drain is fully operational yet unnoticeable. Interchangeable drain covers may be provided to permit alteration of the decorative appearance of the drain. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036631 | TILEABLE DRAIN AND COVER APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to a drain and drain concealment structure and method of installation and use. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a drain body adapted to be connected to a conventional prefabricated waterproof shower or bath pan. The drain body may be connected to the shower pan by any suitable means, such as but not by way of limitation by being integrally molded therewith during manufacture of the pan, by connection post-manufacture or in situ in the field. Other embodiments do not require use of a prefabricated waterproof shower or bath pan. The preferred drain body is comprised of a waterproof structure having a floor section which defines a drain aperture, and a peripheral sidewall section. Structure for releasably attaching a drain cover to the drain body is employed. The cover, which is defined by a peripheral edge, is adapted to lie in registry with, and thereby cover, a portion of the drain body floor so as to conceal the drain aperture and as much of the drain body floor as is practicable. When connected to the drain body, the peripheral edge of the cover is spaced from the drain body sidewall so as to define a gap therebetween through which water may pass while flowing toward the drain aperture. In this way, water is permitted to exit the shower or bath without the drain aperture being visible. The drain apparatus of this invention is preferably utilized as part of a tileable shower or bath arrangement, whereby flooring material such as tile may be placed onto the shower or bath pan up to the peripheral sidewall of the drain body, and additional flooring may be placed upon the drain cover. In this way, the drain is fully operational yet unnoticeable. Interchangeable drain covers may be provided to permit alteration of the decorative appearance of the drain. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036632 | KITS FROM WHICH MAY BE MANUFACTURED DRAINABLE STRUCTURES WITH CONCEALED DRAINS - The present invention is directed to a drain and drain concealment structure and method of installation and use. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a drain body adapted to be connected to a conventional prefabricated waterproof shower or bath pan. The drain body may be connected to the shower pan by any suitable means, such as but not by way of limitation by being integrally molded therewith during manufacture of the pan, by connection post-manufacture or in situ in the field. Other embodiments do not require use of a prefabricated waterproof shower or bath pan. The preferred drain body is comprised of a waterproof structure having a floor section which defines a drain aperture, and a peripheral sidewall section. Structure for releasably attaching a drain cover to the drain body is employed. The cover, which is defined by a peripheral edge, is adapted to lie in registry with, and thereby cover, a portion of the drain body floor so as to conceal the drain aperture and as much of the drain body floor as is practicable. When connected to the drain body, the peripheral edge of the cover is spaced from the drain body sidewall so as to define a gap therebetween through which water may pass while flowing toward the drain aperture. In this way, water is permitted to exit the shower or bath without the drain aperture being visible. The drain apparatus of this invention is preferably utilized as part of a tileable shower or bath arrangement, whereby flooring material such as tile may be placed onto the shower or bath pan up to the peripheral sidewall of the drain body, and additional flooring may be placed upon the drain cover. In this way, the drain is fully operational yet unnoticeable. Interchangeable drain covers may be provided to permit alteration of the decorative appearance of the drain. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036633 | BASSINET SET AND PLAYARD MODULE THEREOF - A bassinet set is used for hanging on a playard. The bassinet set includes a bassinet and a placing device. The bassinet has at least one first angle adjusting sleeve formed on an inner wall of the bassinet. The placing device is removably disposed on the bassinet. The placing device includes a holding body and a tubular frame. The holding body is used for holding an infant. The tubular frame is disposed around the holding body. The tubular frame includes a first end portion and the second end portion. The second end portion is used for detachably connecting to the first end portion after the first end portion passes through the first angle adjusting sleeve, so as to make the holding body oblique to the bassinet. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036634 | Infant Bassinet Assembly - An infant bassinet assembly is adapted to be coupled to a play yard, and includes a loop-shaped tube unit and a bed surrounding unit. The tube unit is adapted to be coupled detachably to a top end of the play yard. The bed surrounding unit includes a bottom member and a supporting unit. The supporting unit has a bottom end portion connected to the bottom member and cooperating with the bottom member to define an inner space, and a top end portion connected to the tube unit. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036635 | Baby Carrier Rocker - An improved portable baby carrier rocking system in which allows almost all existing car seat carriers, baby carriers and baby bassinets to be attached to it. This baby carrier rocker mounts underneath the baby carrier and attaches to it by a simple strap. This baby carrier rocker can be battery operated or powered by an external power supply. It has different rocking speed settings and it will rock any bottom shaped carrier profile from flat to curved. An electric motor drives an offset link in which raises and lowers four supporting arms underneath the baby carrier, thus rocking the carrier back and forth from its center pivoting position. This baby carrier rocker has extendable and retractable legs in which flips out for greater rocker stability. Its novel compact size makes this rocker easily transportable and can be used in small confined areas like in restaurants, camping tents, in crowded rooms, areas etc. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036636 | PATIENT SUPPORT WITH UNIVERSAL ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM - A patient support includes a patient support surface, a fluid movement system provided at the patient support, a port mounted at the patient support in selective fluid communication with the fluid movement system, and a device selected from the group consisting of an inflatable device, a conduit, an air operated device, an actuator, a ventilator, and a chamber, with the port adapted for coupling to the device for delivering fluid to the device from the fluid movement system when the device is coupled to the port. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036637 | Rotating Bed to Reduce the Risk of Developing Pressure Ulcers - Bed-bound patients are at risk for developing pressure ulcers after lying in the same position on a standard home/hospital bed for an extended period of time. In order to prevent pressure ulcers, patients' bodies need to be repositioned at certain time intervals by other personnel. This involves labor-intensive care, and the friction and shear forces during assisted turning often causes skin damage. The rotating bed enables bed-bound patients to reposition their body easily and frequently, thereby reducing external forces such as shearing forces and friction caused by assisted turning, and most importantly reducing the risk of developing pressure ulcers. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036638 | BED MOVEMENT CESSATION BASED ON IV PUMP ALARM - A bed for use with a patient coupled to a medical device via at least one patient care line is provided. The bed includes a frame including at least one movable patient support section and an actuator coupled to the movable patient support section. The actuator is operable to move the movable patient support section. The bed also includes control circuitry that is coupled to the actuator to command operation of the actuator. The control circuitry ceases operation of the actuator in response to receiving a signal indicative of an unwanted condition of the at least one patient care line. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036639 | Hospital Bed - A hospital bed includes a frame including connected first and second sections, a head plate connected to the first section of the frame, a tail plate connected to the second section of the frame, a first lifting unit for lifting and lowering the first section of the frame relative to the head plate, a second lifting unit for lifting and lowering the second section of the frame relative to the tail plate, an axle connected to the first lifting unit, a crank connected to the second lifting unit, a hanger for hanging the axle to the floor, and a gear assembly for connecting the axle to the crank so that the crank is operable to spin the axle to actuate the first and second lifting units. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036640 | METHOD OF MANUFACTRING THE STUFFING OF PILLOW USING SEEDS OF DRUPES AND PILLOW FILLED WITH THE STUFFING MANUFACTURED THEREBY - A method of manufacturing the stuffing of a pillow, includes washing seeds of collected drupes to remove alien materials from the seeds, crushing the seeds removed of the alien materials into a predetermined size, polishing surfaces of the products of the seeds crushed into a predetermined size to be smooth and round and drying the resultant crushed products. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036641 | Space Saver Pillow System And Method For Making The Same - A space saver pillow system comprises a space saver pillow and a bag. The space saver pillow includes a fill and a covering surrounding and enclosing the fill. The fill of the space saver pillow is adapted to generally rebound back to its natural state after being compressed. The bag encloses the space saver pillow and an amount of air. The space saver pillow enclosed in the bag is compressed no more than about 80% of its original size. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036642 | PILLOW WITH AIR BLADDER INSERT - The pillow includes a pillow tick which includes first and second substantially identical fabric members. A chamber extends along the length of the pillow at one longitudinal edge thereof. An air bladder member with crushable foam or polyester pellets is positioned within the chamber. A valve extends from the air bladder member to provide adjustable neck support. Pressure is exerted on the foam with the valve open. When the desired firmness is achieved, the valve is closed. Two baffle members are positioned in the tick volume between the other longitudinal edge of the tick and the chamber. The tick volume contains natural or synthetic fill. The baffles angle toward each other to provide good support and comfort and to reduce movement of the fill. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036643 | Pillow having speakers - A pillow according has an ornamental display on a top side, a main cushioning portion, and speakers. The ornamental display has speaker holding protrusions that protrude from the pillow and hold the speakers. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036644 | Fire Resistant Flange for Removable Top Panels for Use in Mattress Assemblies - A removable top panel for a mattress assembly generally includes at least one layer having length and width dimensions sufficient to support a reclining body of the user; a mechanical fastener component disposed at about a perimeter edge of a bottom facing surface of the at least one layer, wherein the mechanical fastener is configured to provide releasable engagement to an underlying mattress body; and a layer of a fire resistant material extending inwardly from the perimeter edge. Also disclosed are mattress assemblies including the removable top panel. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036645 | INFLATABLE BED HAVING AIR CHAMBERS INFLATABLE INDIVIDUALLY BY AN ELECTRIC AIR PUMP UNIT - An inflatable bed includes a bedstead assembly, a mattress assembly, and an electrical air pump unit. The mattress assembly is disposed on and above the bedstead assembly, and includes a top sheet, a bottom sheet disposed under the top sheet, and a plurality of surrounding sheets interconnecting the top and bottom sheets to form a plurality of air chambers, which are not in fluid communication with each other. Each of the air chambers is defined among the top sheet, the bottom sheet, and a respective one of the surrounding sheets. The electrical air pump unit is disposed on the bedstead assembly, and is operable to inflate the air chambers individually so that air pressures in the air chambers may be different. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036646 | INFLATABLE CELLULAR MATTRESS WITH ALTERNATING ZONES OF INFLATED CELLS - A cushion or mattress comprising a base and a plurality of linearly aligned individual air cells across the base. Groups of individual air cells can be interconnected and in fluid cooperation with an inflation source, such as a pump. In one aspect of the invention, the inflation of adjacent cells is staggered, for example, in a checkerboard-like inflation pattern that helps diffuse load over a wider area. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036647 | Compact Ergonomic Rescue Tool - A compact readily pocket stowable ergonomic grip rescue tool includes pivotally fully opened handles in an obtuse angle disposition with one handle separately gripped with hand and thumb conforming functionality. A leverage force is transmitted from the gripped handle through force bearing surfaces to the oppositely disposed handle having an outwardly disposed generally sinusoidal surface and juxtaposed hook end which engage a seized fire hose coupling. A resultant high torque force is generated by the compact pocket stowable tool to readily uncouple seized fire hose coupling. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036648 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING FIREPROOF VISCOSE - The flame retardant viscose is obtained by adding silica to the viscose and subsequently fixing the silica to the fibre, such that the final flame retardant fibre will have regenerated cellulose and a silica polymer providing the fibres with flame retardant properties. Conventionally, the regeneration of the viscose mixture is carried out using zinc sulphate, while the final phase of washing of the fibre is accomplished using sulphuric acid. Both zinc and sulphuric acid are highly contaminating products from the environmental point of view. The invention consists, on the one hand, of replacing the zinc sulphate with aluminium sulphate and, on the other, of replacing the sulphuric acid with hydrogen peroxide or oxygenated water, this minimising the contaminating effect of the process to an extraordinary extent. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036649 | ENZYMATIC TEXTILE BLEACHING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Described are compositions and methods for enzymatic bleaching of textiles. A perhydrolase enzyme is used in combination with an ester substrate and hydrogen peroxide to produce a peracid for textile bleaching. Textiles bleached by the methods herein exhibit increased dye uptake, decreased textile damage, and/or bulkier softer handle than textiles bleached by conventional chemical bleaching processes. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036650 | LAUNDRY MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The laundry machine includes a cabinet ( | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036651 | DILUTE FABRIC CARE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THICKENERS AND FABRIC CARE COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIONIC CARRY-OVER - The present invention relates to fabric care compositions that comprise thickeners and the use of fabric care composition in high anionic surfactant conditions. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036652 | SHADING COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a laundry treatment composition comprising a cationic azine dye. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036653 | RAMP - The present invention provides two aspects : | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036654 | TOOTHBRUSH AND BRISTLE AND BRUSH HEAD FOR A TOOTHBRUSH - The invention is directed to a bristle for a toothbrush, said bristle being comprised of a plastic monofilament, with the preferably cloverleaf-shaped bristle body having several longitudinal ribs arranged in star shape and projecting laterally from a core section of the bristle body. The invention is also directed to a brush head for an electric toothbrush having at least one bristle tuft with at least one such bristle as well as to an electric toothbrush having such a brush head. According to the invention, the bristle of the type initially referred to is configured to be self-fanning in such a manner that the cleaning forces acting on the bristles during normal brushing cause the bristle to split open at its free end. As a result, the need to use complex splitting methods and corresponding splitting machines in the manufacture of the toothbrush can be obviated. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036655 | Brush Section For An Electric Toothbrush - A brush section for use with an electric toothbrush includes a movable contact element holder and a fixed contact element holder. The movable contact element holder is driven to move relative to the fixed contact element holder by an electric drive in a handle section which is coupled to the movable contact element holder. The risk of oral mucosa being pinched by the movement is minimized by any one of several methods, such as for example reducing the width of the gap between the two holders, adding a cover member, reducing the movement of the movable contact element holder, and the like. In addition, a low profile brush section is provided. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036656 | Fracture Resistant Brush Head - This application relates to electric toothbrushes and in particular to a brush section for an electric toothbrush. The brush section may include static contact elements and movable contact elements to perform a cleaning operation. A head portion of the brush section is resistant to fractures or other material damage which might result from impacts, such as for example caused by dropping the toothbrush. It is structured to transmit forces from the impact away from an interior region of the head portion, to pass through the side portions of the head portion. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036657 | ELECTRICAL TOOTHBRUSH - An electrical toothbrush includes an electrical toothbrush main body including a drive source of a brush; an orientation sensor configured to detect an orientation of the electrical toothbrush main body; and a controller configured to switch an operation mode of the electrical toothbrush according to a result of comparing an orientation value, which is a value calculated from an output of the orientation sensor, and a threshold value set in advance. A threshold value used for switching determination from an operation mode to an operation mode, and a threshold value used for switching determination from the operation mode to the operation mode are set to different values. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036658 | PERSONAL CARE DEVICE - A personal care device having a handle having an engagement portion and a persona care attachment are described. The personal care attachment has a housing attached to the engagement portion and a contact element carrier. The contact element carrier is movably coupled to the housing. A plurality of contact elements is arranged on the contact element carrier, and wherein the personal care attachment is driven at a frequency of between about 150 Hz to about 175 Hz and has a sound intensity level of less than about 75 dB(A). | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036659 | AUTONOMOUS SURFACE CLEANING ROBOT FOR WET AND DRY CLEANING - An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036660 | Combination Sticky Roller and Brush - A combination brush and sticky roller apparatus used to clean a carpet or upholstery. The present invention comprises of a uniquely shaped bracket with a rubber brush and sticky roller. The rubber brush makes use of a plurality of rubber fingers that is able to reach into the deep layers of carpet or upholstery to dislodge and uproot dirt and debris. The uprooted dirt and debris are then accessible by the sticky roller to be collected and removed from the carpet or upholstery. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036661 | Portable Hair/Lint Roller - A combination sticky roller and brush for dislodging and collecting debris from a plurality of different types of surfaces. The present invention utilizes a rubber brush to dislodge debris such as hairs, dusts, or dirt from a surface. The device includes a compartment with a cover lid that conceals a sticky roller. Once the debris is uprooted from a surface, the user is able to roll the sticky roller over the surface to pick up and retain the debris. The present invention can be used on fabrics or other textiles surfaces and is convenient for use anywhere due to its travel sized and unique configuration. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036662 | TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush having a handle, a head with oral care elements and a neck connecting the head with the handle is described. The toothbrush has a base structure of the handle, and the neck and the head are formed by a hard plastic component. Said basic structure of the handle is covered, at least in part, by a first soft plastic component. Said head including a second soft plastic component and said neck including a through-opening, wherein at least one section of a boundary wall of the opening is provided with an elastic muscle. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036663 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH CERAMIC HANDLE - Disclosed in a toothbrush with ceramic handle. The toothbrush includes a handle that is made of ceramics in order to provide functionalities of wear resistance and contamination resistance. The handle and a head of the toothbrush are both provided with a connection portion for coupling the handle and the head together and also allowing the head to be readily replaced. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036664 | Paint Brush Extension Fastener - A paintbrush holder assembly affixes a standard paintbrush to a holder that in turn engages an extension rod. The holder includes a hollow tubular shaft with a circular cross section that includes a first end, a middle portion and a second end. Three or more semi-circular fasteners attach to the middle portion of the tubular shaft via flex points. One fastener includes a lock pin to engage a locking shaft. The locking shaft has an “L” shaped lock track having a sufficient size and dimension to fit about the tubular shaft and capable of sliding from the second end to a point proximate the first end. The extension rod connects to the holder via male threads which secure to female threads located at the second end of the tubular shaft. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036665 | DISPOSABLE TOOTHBRUSH - A disposable toothbrush | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036666 | Netted Bathing Ball - A netted bathing ball includes a multi-layered net structure that is formed into a substantially ball-shaped body and that has a marginal portion, and a knitted hem structure stitched to and enclosing the marginal portion. The knitted hem structure is made from a crimped filament yarn and a non-crimped filament yarn. The crimped filament yarn and the non-crimped filament yarn are interlaced with each other. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036667 | SCOURING PAD WITH THROUGH DOTS FOR DIMENSIONAL ADJUSTMENT - A scouring pad with through dots for dimensional adjustment is disclosed. The scouring pad has a pad body rolled up into a reel-like shape and can be torn along a primary tear line into a sizeable piece for use, and the sizeable piece is allowed to be further separated along a secondary tear line, so as to achieve the desired dimensional adjustment. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036668 | Bladed tool with a bent blade-retaining shank - A bladed tool includes a handle and a blade with a surface-engaging edge and a blade-retaining shank. The handle includes an elongated handle body having longitudinally opposed body front and rear ends, and at least one side wall extending between the body front and rear ends. The side wall defines an outer surface configured for gripping by a user and an inner surface that defines an interior access channel extending from an access opening in the body rear end toward a forward channel wall located to the rear of the body front end. Situated between the body front end and the forward channel wall is a handle core that defines a shank-retaining slot extending between a forward slot-opening in the body front end and a rearward slot-opening in the forward channel wall. The shank extends rearwardly through the shank-retaining slot such that a protruding shank portion extends to the rear of the forward channel wall. Forward movement of the shank relative to the handle body is prevented by bending the shank rearward of the forward channel wall. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036669 | HAND HELD CLEANING DEVICE FOR AUTOMATED POOL CLEANER - Disclosed herein is a hand held cleaning unit for use with an automated pool cleaning unit. The pool cleaning unit includes a housing, a pump mechanism for creating a vacuum pressure, intake vents in communication with the pump. The pool cleaning unit includes the housing having an external port and the pump in fluid communication with the external port. The hand held cleaning unit includes a body. The body has a port and the conduit connects the body port with the housing external port. The intake vents opening and closing in response to activation of the hand held cleaning unit. As desired, the hand held unit is activated closing the intake vents and directing the vacuum pressure through the hand held unit instead of the automated cleaning unit. The hand held unit in fluid communication with the pump mechanism. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036670 | WIPER LEVER COMPRISING A WIPER ARM AND A WIPER BLADE WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE SAME IN AN ARTICULATED MANNER, FOR CLEANING WINDOWS, ESPECIALLY WINDOWS PERTAINING TO MOTOR VEHICLES - Wiper lever ( | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036671 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device, particularly for automobiles, 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 is of the flat blade type and includes at least one groove, in which groove a longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, wherein the windscreen wiper device further comprises a mounting head for transferring a reciprocal movement to the wiper blade, with the special feature that the windscreen wiper device further comprises a connecting device for detachably connecting the wiper blade directly to the mounting head, wherein the connecting device is positioned near one end of the wiper blade, and wherein the connecting device, at the location of its attachment to the mounting head, is located in its entirety inside the mounting head. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036672 | WIPER BLADE FOR A WINDOW WIPER AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SAID WIPER BLADE - The invention relates to a wiper blade for a window wiper, in particular a window wiper for a motor vehicle, comprising a wiper rubber ( | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036673 | COMBUSTION FURNACE AUTO CLEANER - An automatic cleaning assembly for an analytical furnace is detachable from the filter chamber above the combustion tube. The cleaning assembly includes a rotating brush which is lowered through the filter chamber and into the combustion tube while a vacuum is drawn through the lower seal of the combustion tube. This results in a higher vacuum pressure differential and improved flow rate for removing dust from the filter of the furnace and the combustion tube. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036674 | COLLECTING DEBRIS FROM A TOOL - An apparatus and associated method are provided for collecting debris from a tool. A housing defines a channel, at least one of the tool and the housing being selectively movable to operably orient the tool at a predefined reference relationship to the channel. A magnetic member is operable to demagnetize at least one of the tool and the debris. A windage source in fluid communication with the channel is operable to establish a windage contacting the tool to cooperate with the magnetic member in removing the debris from the tool. A conduit connected to the channel collects the removed debris. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036675 | Vacuum Cleaner with a Removable Screen - A surface cleaning apparatus can include a dirt inlet, a handle, and a cyclone bin having a longitudinal axis and a sidewall extending between an openable top and an openable bottom. The surface cleaning apparatus can also include a cyclone chamber located in the cyclone bin. The cyclone chamber can have an upper wall, a fluid inlet downstream from the dirt air inlet and a fluid outlet, and the fluid outlet can be removably mounted in the upper wall. The surface cleaning apparatus can also include a dirt collection located in the cyclone bin and a fluid flow motor. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036676 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR SUNLIGHT COLLECTING DEVICES IN A SOLAR THERMAL ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A device for cleaning a collector of a solar thermal electric power generation system is provided which does not need to secure any water source or the like and which improves the flexibility of selection of a place for installing the solar thermal electric power generation system. The cleaning device includes an air supply device and an air nozzle configured to blow air supplied from the air supply device, which are mounted on a self-propelled truck. The cleaning device is capable of blowing air blown from the air nozzle against a sunlight reflecting surface of a collector to clean up the sunlight reflecting surface. The air nozzle is configured to be capable of moving up and down. The cleaning device further includes a soiling degree measuring device for measuring soiling degrees of the sunlight reflecting surface before and after air blowing by the air nozzle. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036677 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE BUSHING, AND PARTIAL DISCHARGE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR COMPOSITE BUSHING - Disclosed are a method of manufacturing a composite bushing and a diagnostic system for the partial discharge of the composite bushing that may provide a thin-film ultra high frequency (UHF) sensor to a composite bushing, thereby measuring a partial discharge of a composite bushing and preventing a safety accident of the composite bushing that may occur due to the partial discharge. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036678 | Hinge Assemblies - A toggle type hinge ( | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036679 | ASYMMETRICAL RESISTANT HINGE SET - An asymmetrical resistant hinge set includes at least a resistant hinge and an elastic element coaxially positioned. The resistant hinge is hinged on a first pivotal means located on the bottom side of a body. The elastic element provides action forces on the resistant hinge and one-way resistance to generate an asymmetrical hinge effect with a greater resistance in one direction and a smaller resistance in another direction when a support lid is flipped in forward and reverse directions to reduce the resistance of the resistant hinge. As a result, when the support lid is flipped to a selected angle it still can bear the weight of the body of a portable electronic device at the anchored position without drifting. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036680 | HINGE MECHANISM - A hinge mechanism | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036681 | DOOR HINGE FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A DOOR OF A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - Door hinge ( | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036682 | PACIFIER CLIP - The present invention relates to a pacifier clip, consists of a base board, a pulling sheet, a mobile clipping sheet and a connection tool. When the pulling sheet is pulled, through the leverage effect the swivel rod optionally abuts against the bottoms of the support arms or swivels the passive sheet while the swivel rod is rotated, so the mobile end of the mobile clipping sheet generates an upward or downward movement, and the teeth lines of the mobile end and the teeth rows of the base board are engaged or forms a slit. When the mobile clipping sheet of the pacifier clip is clipped on a thicker object, through the leverage effect, the pair of support arms of the mobile clipping sheet applies a clockwise force to the swivel rod disposed below the support arms, so the abutting force between the two components is enhanced and the clipping effect is also increased. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036683 | ROPE TERMINATION - A rope termination ( | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036684 | High-integrity closure - The present invention provides a resealable closure structure ( | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036685 | Metal Tooth For Zipper - In a metal zipper, each metal tooth has a mounting hole located on one end of the base thereof, two first engagement portions and two second engagement portions formed integral with the base at two opposite sides of the mounting hole for engaging into the top and bottom sides of the inner edge of the respective zipper tape to deform the respective inner edge during installation so that engagement between the zipper tape and the metal tooth is enhanced, avoiding vibration of the metal tooth relative to the zipper tape during operation of the metal zipper and prolonging the lifespan of the metal zipper. Further, each metal tooth has a concave surface portion formed in the protruding tooth head thereof so that less friction is produced when the metal zipper is closed or opened. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036686 | Device to create a space divider or spatial delimitation - The invention concerns a unit to create a space divider. This comprises a partial base to create the space divider and a lever arm attached to the partial base. Two of the units can be combined into a single combined base, on the same level, comprising two partial bases, the lever arms of the units being attachable to the partial base of the other unit using an attachment device created by the lever arm and the partial base themselves, and the two partial bases of the two units can be linked together by means of at least one of the following elements: interlocking forms, friction and traction. The invention also relates to a shelving system using a number of the units. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036687 | Seat belt safety device - A seat belt safety device is configured to prevent access to a release button located on a side of a seat belt housing opposite a housing side at which a first seat belt segment is affixed and proximate a housing slot for receiving a tongue latch affixed to a second seat belt segment, which tongue latch is inserted in the housing slot to securely latch the first seat belt segment to the second seat belt segment. The seat belt safety device includes a first substantially planar member including a slot opening for receiving the tongue latch of the second seat belt segment and a limited access opening, substantially centered and proximate the slot opening so that when a tongue latch is inserted through the slot opening into the housing slot to latch and secure the first seat belt segment with the second seat belt segment, the limited access opening is located proximate the release button. A second substantially planar member attached to at least one edge of the first substantially planar member to extend at about 90° from a point of attachment so that when the tongue latch is inserted through the slot opening into the housing slot to latch, the second substantially planar member contacts to lay substantially flat against a portion of an outer horizontal surface of the seat belt housing such that the seat belt safety device is substantially immobilized. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036688 | RIVETING PRESS - Provided is a riveting press, which includes a base, a body frame fixed on the base, a riveting and pressing cylinder mounted on the body frame, and a pressing mechanism disposed between the base and the body frame. The pressing mechanism includes a first supporting unit having at least one first receiving hole, a second supporting unit having at least one second receiving hole, an elastic member accommodated into the first receiving hole, and a riveting and pressing punch passing through the second receiving hole. The first supporting unit is connected to the riveting and pressing cylinder. The second supporting unit is removable mounted on the first supporting unit. One end of the riveting and pressing punch is blocked on the first supporting unit and is contact with one end of the elastic member, and the other end of the riveting and pressing punch points to the base. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036689 | DEVICE FOR PRESSING ON A DOUBLE CLUTCH - A device for pressing a double clutch ( | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036690 | DISMOUNTING DEVICE FOR BEARINGS - A bearing dismounting device includes a body, a rod, several clamping arms, a tightening element, and an adjusting element. Each of the clamping arms is pivotally installed around the body. The center of the body has a through hole for the rod to mount therein. One end of the rod has a positioning part, and its other end has an operating part. Each of the clamping arms extends a buckling part. The central position on the outer side of each of the clamping arms has an accommodating part. The tightening element surrounds the accommodating parts of the clamping arms. Both ends of the tightening element have an adjusting element, respectively, for urging against the tightening element, thereby positioning the clamping arms. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036691 | BEARING MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING TOOL - A bearing mounting and dismounting tool for mounting/dismounting a bearing in a mounting hole of a mechanical component includes: a first pipe having an internal diameter greater than an external diameter of the bearing, and an external diameter of the first pipe greater than a hole diameter of the mounting hole; a second pipe, coaxially aligned with the first pipe, and having an external diameter smaller than an internal diameter of the first pipe, and abuttable against a distal surface of the bearing; and an operating module for providing an action force to change relative positions of the first and second pipes; such that the first pipe is abutted against a peripheral wall of the mounting hole installed with the bearing, and the second pipe is abutted against the bearing, and the operating module changes the relative positions of the first and second pipes to mount/dismount the bearing. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036692 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENGINE PISTON INSTALLATION BY USE OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS - A method and apparatus for engine piston installation in which robots are used for the entire engine piston installation process. A first robot equipped with a stuffing gripper and force control picks up a piston with a connection rod, detects the piston ring presence, squeezes the rings, finds the engine cylinder bore, and stuffs the piston into the cylinder bore. A second robot can be used to load and unload the engine block, hold the block and position it to the location, and indexes the crankshaft into the proper orientation for each cylinder bore. A set of tools either fixed on a stationary station or on a third robot is used to guide the piston connecting rod, transport and place on the connecting rod cap, and fasten the cap onto the connecting rod. The piston connecting rod guiding process may be omitted in piston stuffing for some types of engines. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036693 | METHOD FOR CHANGEOVER OF A BLOW MOLDING MACHINE - A method for changeover of a blow molding machine. The blow molding machine has a plurality of blow mold holders and each blow mold holder includes a respective first blow mold with a respective first plurality of parts. The method includes: automatically opening a blow mold holder from the plurality of blow mold holders; removing the respective first blow mold from the blow mold holder; replacing the respective first blow mold with a second blow mold different from the respective first blow mold; and automatically closing the blow mold holder. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036694 | METHOD OF MODIFYING A SURFACE OF A NOZZLE OF A LIQUID DISPENSER USED FOR MANUFACTURING A LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - A method of modifying a surface of the nozzle of a liquid dispenser used to dispense liquid for manufacturing a liquid crystal display (LCD) includes primarily modifying the surface of the nozzle by performing one of oxygen (O | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036695 | LOW COST WINDOW PRODUCTION FOR HERMETICALLY SEALED OPTICAL PACKAGES - Disclosed embodiments demonstrate batch processing methods for producing optical windows for microdevices. The windows protect the active elements of the microdevice from contaminants, while allowing light to pass into and out of the hermetically sealed microdevice package. Windows may be batch produced, reducing the cost of production, by fusing multiple metal frames to a single sheet of glass. In order to allow windows to be welded atop packages, disclosed embodiments keep a lip of metal without any glass after the metal frames are fused to the sheet of glass. Several techniques may accomplish this goal, including grinding grooves in the glass to provide a gap that prevents fusion of the glass to the metal frames along the outside edges in order to form a lip. The disclosed batch processing techniques may allow for more efficient window production, taking advantage of the economy of scale. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036696 | FIELD POLE MAGNET, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE FIELD MAGNET, AND PERMANENT-MAGNET ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE - Provided is a field pole magnet to be installed in a rotor or a stator of a permanent magnet rotary machine, the field pole magnet including: multiple magnet pieces ( | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036697 | METHODS FOR INSTALLING DRAINABLE STRUCTURES WITH CONCEALED DRAINS - The present invention is directed to methods of installation and use of drain and drain concealment structures. The preferred embodiment involves a method of installing and using a drain body and drain cover with a conventional prefabricated waterproof shower or bath pan. The drain body may be connected to the shower pan by any suitable means, such as but not by way of limitation by being integrally molded therewith during manufacture of the pan, by connection post-manufacture or in situ in the field. Other embodiments do not require use of a prefabricated waterproof shower or bath pan. The preferred drain body is comprised of a waterproof structure having a floor section which defines a drain aperture, and a peripheral sidewall section. Structure for releasably attaching a drain cover to the drain body is employed. The cover, which is defined by a peripheral edge, is adapted to lie in registry with, and thereby cover, a portion of the drain body floor so as to conceal the drain aperture and as much of the drain body floor as is practicable. When connected to the drain body, the peripheral edge of the cover is spaced from the drain body sidewall so as to define a gap therebetween through which water may pass while flowing toward the drain aperture. In this way, water is permitted to exit the shower or bath without the drain aperture being visible. The drain apparatus of this invention is preferably utilized as part of a tileable shower or bath arrangement, whereby flooring material such as tile may be placed onto the shower or bath pan up to the peripheral sidewall of the drain body, and additional flooring may be placed upon the drain cover. In this way, the drain is fully operational yet unnoticeable. Interchangeable drain covers may be provided to permit alteration of the decorative appearance of the drain. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036698 | SPORTS SAFETY PADDING - An energy absorbing termination post padding for hockey rinks includes a corner shaped foam pad configured to absorb impacts from sports play such as hockey. Energy absorbing foam panels may include a rigid foam alone or in combination with a relatively softer foam or impact layer. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036699 | HEIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION - A method of installing a height safety system in a fall zone in an underground location is described including the steps of: fitting an anchor point to at least one roof bolt situated above the fall zone; providing a safety line; associating the line with the anchor point; and attaching the line to an operator. Apparatus for use in installing height safety systems are also described. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036700 | UNIVERSAL PLATFORM AND AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY METHOD USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a universal platform and an assembly method of an aircraft using the same. The universal platform includes a plurality of scissor lifts arranged around an aircraft, wherein each of the plural scissor lifts includes a base frame, a support frame located above the base frame, a support table fixedly coupled to an upper portion of the support frame, a plurality of link members axially assembled to be mutually pivoted between the support frame and the base frame, a plurality of hydraulic cylinders coupled to the respective link members and the base frame so as to lift the support frame in upward and downward directions, and a slide member slidably coupled to the support table, and the slide member slides from the support table toward the aircraft so as to allow a worker to work according to height, and there is provided the assembly method of the aircraft using the universal platform, thereby contributing to improvement in productivity and in health of workers. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036701 | MOTOR VEHICLE BODY ASSEMBLY APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for providing motor vehicle sub-assemblies with unrestricted model mix and quick changeover between models. The apparatus includes a track; a carriage mounted for longitudinal movement along the track between first and second positions; and first and second turrets rotatably mounted on the carriage at longitudinally spaced locations and each including a plurality of circumferentially spaced individual faces and unique tooling fixtures on the respective faces for receiving unique work piece components corresponding to a plurality of motor vehicle body styles. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036702 | Printable Features Formed from Multiple Inks and Processes for Making Them - A process for forming a reflective feature includes the steps of (a) providing a substrate having a first surface; (b) forming a first coating on the first surface, the first coating having a second surface; and (c) forming a reflective element on the second surface, the reflective element having a third surface and comprising nanoparticles | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036703 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PEN HAVING A SOLID STATE LEAD - The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a pen that feels good when writing and has a solid state lead not causing collapsing or bending thereof, and particularly, to a method of manufacturing a solid state lead pen so that a solid state lead extracted from or inserted into a pen has an elegant appearance and excellent transparency. Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a solid state lead pen including: filling the inside of a body with a solid state lead material; attaching a handle assembly to the body to immerse a holder of a screw attached to the inside of the handle assembly into the solid state lead material; extracting a half solidified solid state lead to the outside of the body; solidifying the half solidified solid state lead extracted to the outside of the body; and inserting the solidified solid state lead into the body. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036704 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELEMENT FOR BELT OF CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing an element for a CVT belt, comprising a body portion ( | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036705 | TABLES FOR ASSEMBLING COMPOSITE PANELS - A system for use in a manufacturing process comprises a series of tables with clamping and conveying/lowering mechanisms. The tables are arranged to facilitate alignment of successive composite dry freight panels. Tables may include a plurality of transfer mechanisms, such as ball rollers, to assist an operator in moving the panels into place. Once a new panel is in place, the rollers may be pneumatically or mechanically lowered to form a new joint. A clamping mechanism can be used to secure the new joint with adhesive. | 2012-02-16 |
| 20120036706 | Row bar for forming sliders and method of manufacturing slider - A row bar for forming sliders has a row of slider forming portions, each slider forming portion having a slider to be cut from the row bar and a medial region adjacent the slider, each medial region having a first guide pad disposed thereon; wherein each slider has: a slider body; a magnetic writer and a magnetic reader disposed on the slider body; a second guide pad disposed on the slider body; two electrical lapping guides disposed on the slider body and electrically connecting to the first guide pad and the second guide pad respectively; a row of bonding pads formed on the slider body and electrically connecting to the magnetic reader and the magnetic writer; and a grounding pad disposed on the slider body and electrically connecting to the first guide pad and the second guide pad. The invention also discloses a method of manufacturing the slider. | 2012-02-16 |
