| 08th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20090044306 | Direct Molded Accents For Protective Gloves - A protective sports glove having decorative accents coupled to the outer visible surface of back portions of the gloves. These accents are applied directly to the outer material layer of the protective sports gloves on one or more of the finger portions, the protective back, the wrist guard, the subcuff and/or the cuff portion. The decorative accents allow the visible outer portion of the back portion of the glove to include intricate features such as logos, numbers, shapes, or other contrasting features that customize the gloves in an infinite number of potential variations. The accents are durable and also add abrasion resistance to the gloves during usage, therein increasing their usable lives. The decorative accents could also be introduced to any other area of the glove, such as the palm, to improve durability, grip or abrasion resistance. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044307 | Bib with collar-protecting flap - A bib with collar-protecting flap, the bib generally comprising a body portion made from an absorbent material and having a neckline around the front of a wearer's neck and below the wearer's chin, and a collar-protecting flap that is made from an absorbent material and has a top edge that is attached to a lower portion of the neckline through at least one attaching device. The collar-protecting flap is folded over and behind the wearer's front shirt collar to secure the bib on the wearer. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044308 | SAUNA GARMENT FOR STIMULATING SWEAT EXCRETION - A sauna garment for stimulating sweat excretion includes a body, a heating device, a tube and a sweat collecting device. The body is mounted with far infrared micro particles and has an inlet. The heating device is mounted on the body and has a heating member. The heating device is connected into the body with the tube. When someone activates the sauna garment, the heating device heats and blows air into the sauna garment. The micro particles in the body are also heated and radiate far infrared rays. The far infrared rays stimulate a human body to secrete sweat. The sauna garment is made of flexible material so is highly portable. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044309 | Jacket portal - The Jacket Portal is made from a injection molding process. It is made from ABS plastic. The Jacket Portal is assembled with 6 black oxide screws. The Jacket Portal has a rubber adhesive backed gasket which goes on the outside of the garment between the ABS pieces. The Jacket Portal is used to allow a hunter, Steele worker, rock climber, Power company worker, construction worker, aircraft crew any person who would wear a safety harness to be able to wear a safety harness under a outer garment and thus pull the safety strap thru the outer garment. The Jacket Portal allows someone to put a water proof hole through any type of clothing that would be worn over a safety harness to allow the safely strap of that harness to be pulled thru the clothing comfortably out of the way. It allows someone to more safely wear their safety harness without the buckles and other straps hanging or catching on foreign objects. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044310 | Garment with Frontal Support System - The present invention is a garment including a rigid rear panel having a waist support belt attached to a lower end thereof. The garment also includes a pair of support straps connected between the rear panel and a pair of front panels operably connected to the rear panel. The straps, either by their construction or through an adjustment in the length of the straps, enables the weight of items positioned on the front panels can be shifted onto the hips of the individual and off of the shoulders, while the support belt is engaged around the waist of the individual, to increase the freedom of motion of the shoulders and to reduce fatigue. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044311 | Protective hood - A protective hood, particularly for the purpose of protecting the head of a person being and/or bathing inside a steam bath cabinet, the said protective hood including a separate hood part covering the head of the person inside the steam bath cabinet at least partially, the said hood part including one opening for pushing the person's head to inside the hood part, the said protective hood being attached to the steam bath cabinet at the head opening in the roof of the steam bath cabinet in such a way that the head of the person, stuck through the head opening in the steam bath cabinet, is at least partially inside the hood part. In the protective hood in accordance with the invention, the head opening of the protective hood incorporates a collar seal designed to improve the level of protection provided by the protective hood and to prevent the ingress of steam from the steam bath cabinet to inside the hood part and/or from the hood part of the protective hood into the steam bath cabinet. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044312 | Child hair protection system - A child hair protective system including a covering including a front portion; a rear portion coupled to the front portion; a side portion extending from at least one of the front portion and the rear portion; a cavity defined within the covering; and a strap portion extending from each side portion. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044313 | Sock - A sock having a toe portion and a heel and ankle portion joined by a generally tubular body portion, wherein the body portion is formed in a composite fabric of an elastane and one or more other components such that the elastane density varies in the body portion in a manner effective to allow the sock to fit a wider range of standard foot sizes than for a similar sock having uniform elastane density in the body portion. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044314 | Combined head and neck protector - A head and neck protector for use by a race car or other driver includes a yoke which is mounted on the shoulders of the driver, and a helmet which is mounted on a portion of the yoke extending around the sides and back of the driver's neck. The helmet is securely latched to the yoke to prevent rotation of the helmet relative to the yoke. The interior volume of the helmet is sufficiently large that the driver can freely move his or her head without corresponding movement of the helmet. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044315 | ADJUSTABLE HOCKEY HELMET - An adjustable hockey helmet includes a front shell that is longitudinally movable relative to a rear shell to adjust the length of the helmet. One or more substantially rigid straps or similar elements are attached to the front shell and extend to the interior of the rear shell. A cam mechanism or similar device is included on the rear shell for securing the straps directly or indirectly against the interior of the rear shell to prevent longitudinal movement of the front shell relative to the rear shell once the helmet is adjusted to a desired length. Alternatively, the one or more straps may be attached to the rear shell and the cam mechanism may be included on the front shell. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044316 | Sports helmet with removable facemask - A sports helmet, such as a batting helmet, includes a shell and a facemask that is removably attached to the shell with at least one fastening component that is integral with the facemask and at least one mating fastening component that is integral with the shell. The facemask may have at least one integral fastening component at each distal end of the facemask. Correspondingly, the shell may have at least one mating fastening component on each of two opposing interior surfaces of the shell. The fastening components can be removably connected to the mating fastening components on the interior surface of the shell. The helmet may include an ear guard attached to the facemask and removably attached to the shell with at least one fastening component that is integral with the ear guard and at least one mating fastening component that is integral with the shell. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044317 | Helmet with Improved Shield Mount and Precision Shield Control - A closed face motorcycle helmet includes a shell with an eyeport and a shield attached for hinged motion between a closed position covering and sealing the eyeport and an open position displaced above the eyeport. A hinge plate is attached to the shell on each side and includes a socket into which a hub of the shield is rotatably disposed for hinged movement of the shield. A lever assembly having a downwardly extending lever and a hub with two dowels is attached to the bottom of the hinge plate. The lever assembly is manually movable between a central home position, a forwardly rotated shield cracking position, and a rearvardly rotated shield restraining position. A motion plate is attached to a lower edge of the shield and covers the hub and dowels of the lever assembly when the shield is closed. Surfaces on the inside of the motion plate interact with the dowels of the lever assembly to provide multiple precision shield control functions. Specifically, flipping the lever forward cracks the shield slightly open to eliminate fog and flipping it rearwardly applies an additional restraining force to the shield preventing it from being blown open by aerodynamic forces, especially at high speeds. A live beam mechanism with micro detents interacts with a projection on the shield to provide fluid-like operation of the shield and the ability to position the shield at virtually any location between fully closed and fully opened. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044318 | Lens inserts for cage masks - Disclosed are lens assemblies for insertion into cage masks and cage helmets. The lens assembly has a lens mounted into at least one compression member, said compression member substantially conforming to the inner contour of the facepiece or helmet edges and sized and dimensioned to provide sufficient circumferential and arcuate compression with the facepiece or helmet so as to effectively hold the lens assembly in place behind the cage. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044319 | Spray Coated Foam Protective Athletic Garment - A protective athletic garment for use in contact sports is formed by first forming a layer of foam. All or a portion of the foam is then compression molded to a desired shape. A layer of a durable coating is then applied to the compression foam to a desired thickness. The compression foam is then optionally coupled to a backing structure. A material overlay may then be coupled around the edges of the coated foam and optional backing structure to form a finished durable edge. Additional protective padding may then be coupled to the material overlay of the durable edge to provide additional protection. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044320 | Self-ventilating toilet - An improvement to standard toilet bowls implemented during manufacturing at almost no additional cost, whereby malodor can be vented directly from the toilet bowl into the drainage system. A dedicated auxiliary duct is incorporated in the toilet bowl connecting a circular opening at its top behind the seat with the inside air pocket behind and above the siphon. The opening is blocked with a replaceable tight-fitting plastic plug if the self-venting feature is not required. A low voltage electric fan (6-12V) is retrofitted behind the toilet seat and secured thereto at the seat anchor holes, with a flat intake nozzle fitting under the rear end of the toilet seat, and a discharge tube connected to the aforementioned opening behind the toilet seat. Malodors are sucked by the air fan directly from the toilet bowl through the intake nozzle, and are vented through the discharge tube into the drain system behind the siphon. A biased one way flapper and a mesh system insect screen are deployed inside the exhaust duct (or alternatively a secondary water trap is deployed inside the auxiliary duct) to prevent ingress of malodor and insects from the drains when the air fan is dormant. A switch to actuate the air fan (either manual, or self actuating/de-actuating) and a timing device are incorporated in the system. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044321 | Sewer and septic tank venting device - A venting device configured to attach to a vent and to reduce malodors emitted from a vent includes a first end, a second end, and a center portion. The second end includes two holes into which a barrier is inserted. The second end also includes a protrusion and a ball configured to rest on the protrusion. When a disruption in air pressure occurs within the venting device, the ball moves upward from the protrusion to allow air to exit the device. The barrier prevents the ball from moving upward beyond the barrier. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044322 | TOILET BOWL SELF-CLEANER - The present invention generally comprises of a main body having a frame that attaches to a rim of a toilet bowl; a container coupled to the main body capable of holding a cleaning solution; a dispenser coupled to the container to spray the cleaning solution; an electric motor coupled to the main body; at least one brushing arm attached to the main body, a power source for powering the electric motor; and at least one moving wheel driven by a motor such that when the main body is attached to the rim, the wheel is in engaging contact with a surface of the rim. The dispenser is positioned and angled in a manner to spray the cleaning solution onto an inside wall of the toilet bowl. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044323 | Tot-pot - A device consisting of a standard size toilet seat, hinged at the back and attached by suitable hardware to a smaller, child size toilet seat with molded handles, which can then be attached, through use of the same hardware, to a standard public use toilet, and lid. The device can be configured to allow use by an adult, or by a toddler. The Tot-Pot portion of the configuration can be attached directly to an existing adult toilet seat, or be joined with an adult seat for joint installation. The device is specifically designed and intended for use in the public restroom arena, and will fit all standard toilet devices in use, and by providing handles for ease and sanitation in lifting and for child support, a splash guard for protection of leakage of waste onto the adult seat, and a hinged back such as to provide an oblique, obtuse angle when raised, sanitation concerns of dual use are alleviated. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044324 | Bidet toilet seat apparatus and system for its use - A bidet toilet seat apparatus and method of using the apparatus comprising: a seat having a body that has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an open interior; a fluid inlet plug extending from a location associated with the body and communicating with a plurality of succeeding and interior extending passageway channels, the channels communicating in turn with a plurality of spray nozzles; the lower surface of said seat has a splash guard that surrounds the open interior of said seat to prevent water spillage outside of a toilet bowl; and the plurality of spray nozzles are located at spaced locations along an inner wall of the splash guard. Wherein said splash guard can be positioned (1) against the rim of said toilet bowl, (2) adjacent to the rim of said toilet bowl, and (3) below the rim of said toilet bowl, to prevent water spillage outside of a toilet bowl. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044325 | Receptacle with absorbent pack for portable toilets - The receptacle with absorbent pack comprises a receptacle adapted for positioning beneath the seat of a portable toilet to receive solid and aqueous liquid waste, especially urine. The receptacle is made of a flexible, liquid impermeable, biodegradable material. The receptacle has a volume sufficient for multiple use of the portable toilet. A means for sealing the receptacle liquid tight is provided, such as a zip-lock seal. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044326 | Disposable commode chair liner - A biodegradable bag made of material which is impervious to liquid and other human waste with a super absorbent deodorized pad affixed to the interior. The pad is made of super absorbent air laid product with moisture activated colorant which indicates use. The liner is constructed with a draw string at the top of the opening as a convenient way of closing for disposal. The liner is made for the specific use in an adult commode chair or in an emergency a five gallon bucket with a seat (chair & bucket supplied by others). The liner is simply opened with absorbent pad on the inside, placed inside waste container completely protecting the inside of the waste container from waste and contamination. After use the liner is simply lifted out of the waste container (commode bucket) pulling the draw string closing the bag for sanitary. disposal leaving the commode bucket clean and ready for a new liner. With this system there will be no need to clean or disinfect the waste bucket eliminating the spread of infectious diseases. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044327 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A portable swimming pool includes a base having a perimeter; a side wall erected upright, the side wall including a top and a bottom, and the bottom of the side wall coupled to the perimeter of the base; and a floatation device coupled to the top of the side wall, the floatation device adapted to cause the side wall to remain approximately perpendicular relative the base in a generally vertical orientation. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044328 | In-Line Bubble Reducer - An in-line bubble reducer for inducing turbulent flow in a liquid fluid stream in which gaseous bubbles are entrained. The bubble reducer includes a chamber with an inlet and an outlet, an axial flow diverter for directing the fluid stream outwardly and towards a subsequent annular flow diverter. The annular flow diverter extends from an inner wall of the chamber and induces turbulent flow in the fluid stream to reduce the size of the gaseous bubbles entrained in the fluid stream. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044329 | SELF-SUPPORTING SHOWER HEAD SYSTEM - A self-supporting shower head system including a hollow center section configured to couple with a flexible tube, at least one shower head coupled to the center section, and at least one telescoping rod coupled to the center section, where the at least one telescoping rod is configured to extend away from and to retract toward the center section, wherein the flexible tube is configured to couple with at least one shower outlet pipe and to provide water to the at least one shower head. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044330 | Method and Apparatus for Disposable Spa Chair Pedicure Basin Sanitation - An invention is provided for a spa chair pedicure basin sanitation liner that allows a user to enjoy the water agitation benefits of a water based pedicure foot massage while preventing infection from reused basin water. The liner includes a bottom portion and a plurality of sidewalls attached to the bottom portion. The bottom portion and the plurality of sidewalls define an inner volume, which is capable of containing a liquid, such as water, filled up to a particular liquid level. Disposed within the inner volume, is gas piping that defines a gas-carrying conduit. The gas piping includes a plurality of openings through which gas can pass into the inner volume. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044331 | Compact Drain Assembly for Sinks and the Like - A compact drain assembly for sinks and the like, comprising at least one drain duct which can be coupled hermetically at a drain hole which is provided at least at the lateral surface of a sink and has at least one portion which is at the same level as, or lower than, the bottom of the sink. An element for closing the drain is further provided which affects the drain duct. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044332 | Height adjustable patient support platforms - The present invention relates to systems and methods for height adjusting patient support platforms, such as, for example, of a bed (e.g., the mattress support platform of a standard hospital bed with side rails), gurney, couch, chair, or recliner, to which a patient may be confined. The systems and methods are designed to lower the height of a patient support platform at least closer (and essentially all the way) to floor level in a relatively quick and controlled manner to reduce fall distances. Lowering the height of a patient support platform corresponding reduces the likelihood and significance of patient injuries resulting from falls when a patient attempts to exit the patient support platform. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044333 | Sleeping Assembly - A cover for a sleeping assembly with a mattress portion ( | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044334 | AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING PATIENT PLATFORM SUPPORT HEIGHT IN RESPONSE TO PATIENT RELATED EVENTS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for automatically adjusting patient platform support height in response to patient related events. Sensor data is accessed from sensors that are monitoring a patient resting on a support platform that is a specified height above floor level. It is detected from the accessed input data that the patient is attempting to exit the patient support platform. The height of the support platform is lowered from the specified height to a lower height to reduce the potential fall distance of the patient in response to detecting that the patient is attempting to exit the support platform. In some embodiments, a support platform is rapidly lowered to essentially floor level in a controlled manner. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044335 | INFANT SLEEP POSITIONER - A device for stabilizing the position of an infant while sleeping features a shell assembly including a base panel having two longitudinal sides and two lateral sides, an end wall extending generally upwardly from one of the lateral sides, two side walls extending generally upwardly from the longitudinal sides, a shell cover comprising an outer surface and conforming generally to the shell assembly, and a removable positioner insert disposed atop the base panel and comprising left and right nacelles attached to an insert base and separated by a distance selected to accommodate the width of an infant placed between the nacelles, to inhibit lateral motion of the infant while sleeping. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044336 | Panelized bed clothing susceptible of home laundering - Bed clothing in panels which extend the length or width of the bed and which can be fastened together to make up bed cloths, and which can be fully separated from each other for laundering. Where the panels extend longitudinally in the bed, and the panels have effective widths of about 19 inches to about 23 inches, the panels can be used to make up bed clothing which fits all standard size beds within 10 inches of conventionally-used bed clothing widths. The panels can have adjustable widths (W) which enable the user to assemble a bed cloth to more closely approach the conventionally-used bed clothing widths. A longitudinally-extending panel can be segmented so as to be separable into two or more panel pieces along transversely-extending edges of the respective panel pieces. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044337 | BED COVER SYSTEM - Disclosed is a bed sheet and blanket system and method including a fitted foundation and a selectively detachable connecting sheet or blanket. Embodiments of the invention include a second connecting sheet or blanket disposed above or on top of the first connecting sheet or blanket. The fitted foundation, the first connecting sheet or blanket, and the second connecting sheet or blanket may be connected through interconnecting components such as zippers. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044338 | Coverings for Viscoelastic Foam Mattresses - Covers for mattresses having a reclining surface of viscoelastic foam have a fabric body with a first surface disposed in engagement with the reclining surface; an opposite, second surface disposed for engagement by a person reclining upon the cover; and at least one air flow region defined by the fabric body for enhanced circulation of air between the reclining surface of viscoelastic foam and an opposed skin surface of the person reclining upon the cover. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044339 | SHEARLESS PIVOT FOR BED - A patient support apparatus, such as a bed, stretcher, or the like, includes a support deck with a head section pivotable between a generally flat orientation and a raised orientation. As the head section pivots from the flat orientation to an intermediate orientation, the pivot axis of the head section remains generally stationary. As the head section pivots from the intermediate orientation to the raised orientation, the pivot axis of the head section moves. The support deck may include an intermediate section attached to the head section wherein a foot end of the intermediate section moves linearly in a horizontal plane as the head section pivots from the intermediate orientation toward the raised orientation. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044340 | Linear Actuator for a Piece of Furniture - A linear actuator for a piece of furniture, namely a bed or chair comprising a housing ( | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044341 | FLAME RESISTANT TICKING THAT REDUCES FLAME PROPAGATION AND UPHOLSTERED ARTICLES INCORPORATING SAME - A method of producing a flame resistant ticking includes laminating a flame resistant substrate to a decorative fabric, wherein the substrate is configured to release a chemical vapor that reduces the rate of propagation of a flame along the decorative fabric when the decorative fabric is exposed to flame. The substrate is laminated in direct contact with the inside surface of the decorative fabric. In some embodiments, the laminated ticking is configured to release less than 15 MJ of heat in the first ten minutes when exposed to a flame in accordance with the testing protocol set forth in 16 CFR 1633. Upholstered articles, such as mattresses, mattress foundations, and articles of furniture, may incorporate the flame resistant ticking layer. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044342 | Inflatable massaging mattress - An inflatable massaging mattress, comprising: —an air compressor ( | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044343 | MULTI-USE HAND TOOL - A pipe-cutting tool includes first and second scissor members pivotally connected to one another where the first scissor member has both a first distal cutting portion with a distal polyvinyl-chloride-pipe cutting blade shaped and of a material for cutting a polyvinyl-chloride pipe and a first proximal grasping portion that has a first outer side shaped to support at least one finger of a user's hand a second inner side having an intermediate portion with a first concave gripping surface having gripping protrusions. The second scissor member has both a second distal cutting portion with a distal concave surface opposing the cutting blade and shaped to support a PVC-pipe therein between ½ inch and 2 inches in diameter and a second proximal grasping portion that has a first outer side shaped to support a palm of a user's hand and a second inner side having an intermediate portion with a second concave gripping surface having gripping protrusions, the second concave gripping surface disposed directly opposite the first concave gripping surface and, together, operable to securely grip a lid therebetween when the first and second proximal grasping portions are moved towards one another. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044344 | Corkscrew - The invention is a corkscrew ( | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044345 | Use of Metal Complex Compounds as Oxidation Catalysts - The present invention relates to the use, as oxidation catalysts, of metal complex compounds having tetradentate ligands of formula (2) wherein all substitutents have the meanings as defined in Claim | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044346 | LAUNDRY MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A laundry machine capable of washing or drying laundry and a method for controlling the same are provided. The method includes a first rotation including rotating a stationary drum in a first rotating direction by a predetermined angle within | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044347 | Process for Finishing Textiles - The instant invention relates to a process for the finishing of textiles with a non formaldehyde cross-linking agent based on 2-imidazolidinones wherein by certain process parameters in drying and curing the undesired yellowing and unpleasant amine smell is avoided. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044348 | Coloring composition comprising at least one azomethine compound with a pyrazolinone unit - The present disclosure relates to a composition for coloring keratin fibers which comprises, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one compound chosen from leuco compounds of formula (I), azomethine dyes with a pyrazolinone unit of formula (II), their mesomeric forms, acid addition salts and solvates thereof: | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044349 | Reactive Dye Grafted Binders - The invention relates to a process for surface colouration of paper web by application of the dye grafted binder to the paper surface, followed by treatment of the dyed substrate with a fixing agent, in addition to certain water soluble or ready to use aqueous dispersions of a reactive dye grafted binders, a process for the preparation thereof and use thereof in the paper surface colouration process. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044350 | DYING-STABLE MODIFICATION OF QUINOPHTHALONE DISPERSE DYE, THE PRODUCTION THEREOF AND ITS USE - β-Form of the dye of the formula (I) | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044351 | Floor cleaning implement - This invention relates to a floor cleaning implement that is provided with a handle ( | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044352 | MACHINE FOR PIPE MAINTENANCE - A machine for pipe maintenance, which travels forward through a pipeline and effectively removes foreign substances sticking to the inside of a pipeline, using friction members | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044353 | Pull through for endoscopes - A pull through having a filament about which, at least in part, there is carried at least one mass to fulfil a cleaning role, wherein said mass defines a sheath at least in part on the filament and at least two radial fins (A) integral with and/or carried by the sheath or extension thereof, and (B) axially spaced with respect to the sheath axis and the filament axis, and wherein said fins are each substantially radially directed with respect to said axes axis yet are of a profile and are formed in a material such that each, without any substantial interference of the other, can assume a configuration for a conduit to be cleaned smaller than that notionally just touchable by the undeformed fins. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044354 | ORAL HYGIENE TOOL FOR EXTRUDING A DENTIFRICE - An oral hygiene tool comprises a tubular body comprising a main body tube having a first locking means, a brush section having multiple bristles and a first opening, and an end cap having a threaded pole, a turn cap and a second locking means to mate with the first locking means, to provide a lock there between. The main body tube is configured for storing a dentifrice. The tool further includes an internally threaded bob to mate with the threaded pole. The end cap is assembled with the tubular body by locking the first and the second locking means. Turning the turn cap causes the bob to move in a direction along the threaded pole causing the dentifrice to be released from the first opening. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044355 | Field service worker/meter reader dog defense stick and lid access tool - A multi-functional curb meter reading/defense stick tool having a lightweight construction for use by field workers/meter readers. It includes a central rod shaped body having a first handle end capable of housing a small bottle of water or other liquid. The central rod shaped body further includes a distal end having a locking mechanism which includes a “J” shaped latch and a compression spring/pressure point. The rod shaped body and locking mechanism are designed to allow various functional devices to be coupled to the distal end of the rod, such as a mirror device, a hook/latch and/or an end magnet. These various devices can be used to gain access to and more easily read metering devices which may be positioned behind a locked gate or fenced in area. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044356 | TOOTHBRUSH SYSTEM UTILIZING ORAL CARE CAPSULE - A toothbrush includes a brush head having a capsule receiving zone sized to receive an dentrifice capsule, and a plurality of angled bristles adapted to retain the capsule in such zone. Loading of such toothbrush with a capsule may be performed with a dispenser including a toothbrush manipulation element adapted to move a retention structure associated with the brush head, and dispensation element adapted to deliver the capsule into the receiving zone. Such dispenser may include a desiccant material disposed to receive moisture from a capsule storage container. A dispenser may further include a plurality of toothbrush insertion apertures each adapted to receive a portion of a different toothbrush, so as to enable multiple users each having different toothbrushes to use the same dispenser without requiring contact between multiple brushes and single capsule interface surface of the dispenser. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044357 | Electric toothbrushes - A toothbrush has a handle and a head attached to the handle. The head has a top face and a bottom face, wherein the top face comprises a plurality of cleaning members and the bottom face comprises an elastomeric surface. The elastomeric surface forms a hill and wherein the hill comprises a plurality of protrusions. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044358 | Mopping Device with Two Mopping Wings which can be Folded Together - A mopping device includes a mop plate including a first mopping wing and a second mopping wing. The first and second mopping wings are configured to fold toward one another, and the first and second mopping wings each include a first material and each include at least one sliding element made of a second material. The mopping device further includes a first squeezing arm and a second squeezing arm disposed movably relative to the first and second mopping wings. The first and second squeezing arms are configured to respectively slide on the respective at least one sliding element and fold the first and second mopping wings toward one another. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044359 | Suction brush having hair removal unit for vacuum cleaner - A suction brush having a hair removal unit for a vacuum cleaner is provided. The suction brush includes a brush body having a rear end fluidly connected to a main body of the vacuum cleaner, a suction port on a lower surface of a front end, and a rotation brush inside the suction port; and a hair removal unit detachably connected to the suction port. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044360 | Toothbrush and method of using the same - A toothbrush is provided having an elongated handle and a brush head supported by the handle. The brush head has a base and a plurality of bristles that are arranged in sections. Each section has bristles that extend from the base to form a contact surface elevated from the base. One or more of the sections include bristles that extend to varying lengths from the base to form a contact surface that inclines or declines relative to the base. The sections of bristles further include a first outside section having a contact surface that declines inwardly, an inside section, adjacent the first outside section, having a contact surface that declines outwardly toward the first outside section, and a second outside section positioned adjacent an opposite side of the inside section from the first outside section. The second outside section has a contact surface that declines inwardly toward the inside section. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044361 | Barber towel - The purpose of the barber towel is to dust or wipe away small flakes of hair from the back of the necks and shoulders after receiving a hair cut. It also can be used for dusting or wiping walls, desks, chairs and inside cars on dashboards and seats, from dust bunnies The barber towel comes in many different colors and sizes. There are many usages for the barber towel, it can be hung on a hook for easy access, and can be placed under a barbers station or it can be placard in your house under your bathroom sink. The barber towel is more sanitary, your able to wash and dry the barber towel after usage, and place them right back to be used again and still be sanitized. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044362 | PORTABLE GOLF BALL SCRUBBER - A portable golf ball scrubber including a bag and a fixture, the bag having an inner water-absorbent sheet composed of ultra-fine polyester fabric and an outer waterproof sheet, an upper mouth of which is composed of a resilient band, and a lower end of which is of a hemi-spherical shape, the fixture being mounted on an upper portion of the bag and having an attachment and a hook or a clamp, which is detachably installed, wherein the attachment and the hook or clamp are made of metal, and at least one of which includes a magnet, by which the attachment and the hook or the clamp are connected together. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044363 | Holder for hygienic wipes and the like - A holder for hygienic wipes and the like includes triangular-shaped a base member that is suitable sized and shaped for securing a wiping sheet thereto. An adjustable handle is removably attached to the base member. The base member is also configured as a wedge for allowing a user to comfortably position the apparatus between the buttocks. Gripping members are positioned on the base member bottom surface on either side thereof for securing the wiping sheet to the top surface of the base member. Each gripping member includes raised teeth for securing the wipe in place. The handle is substantially cylindrically-shaped and is telescopically extendable, allowing the apparatus to be used by larger individuals. The handle is hingedly connected to the base member, enabling the user to angle the base member for optimal contact and comfort. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044364 | NOTCHED SPATULA APPLICATOR AND ADHESIVE COMPOSITION FOR LAYING PARQUET - The invention relates to a notched spatula applicator ( | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044365 | SPOILERLESS FLAT WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY AND MEHTOD OF ASSEMBLY - A wiper blade assembly has a resilient wiper element with a crown having lengthwise grooves and a tip for wiping a window. An arcuate metal flexor has inner edges disposed in the grooves of the crown and outer edges. An elongate cover has an upper wall and a pair of flanges curled inwardly in spaced relation from the upper wall to provide elongate channels. The outer edges of the flexor are disposed in the channels. The connector is configured for attachment to a wiper arm, and has a lower surface with a pair of flanges curled in spaced relation from the lower surface to provide opposite facing pockets that slidingly receive the cover flanges therein. A projection on one of the connector or the cover is received in an opening of the other of the connector or the cover to lock the connector to the cover. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044366 | Scraper device, as well as construction machine - A scraper device for a milling drum mounted in a construction machine at a machine frame between lateral walls with a milling drum axis, with a two-part scraper blade arranged in a height-adjustable fashion behind the milling drum when seen in the direction of travel, the lower part of which can glide over the ground surface milled off by the milling drum, where the lower part of the scraper blade is adjustable in height when in operating position, it is provided that the upper part of the scraper blade is attached, at the upper end, to swivel about a swivelling axis parallel to the axis of the milling drum, that the scraper blade, when in operating position, is engaged with lateral retaining devices at the lateral walls, which retain the scraper blade in a position running essentially orthogonally to the ground surface, that a swivelling device is capable of swivelling the scraper blade about the swivelling axis when the scraper blade is disengaged from the lateral retaining devices, and that the swivelling device is provided, at the upper end of the upper part of the scraper blade, with an operating device articulated between a permanently installed part of the construction machine and the upper part of the scraper blade. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044367 | Material Recovery System - A powdery material removal and recovery system comprises a distribution apparatus ( | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044368 | Vacuum Cleaner with Suction Head with Locking Means of Pivotal Movement About Axis of Rotation - A vacuum cleaner includes a head for contacting the ground and a body which is pivotable relative to the head about a first axis of rotation and about a second axis of rotation. The body has a locking mechanism and the head has a reciprocal locking mechanism which are arranged such that the locking mechanism is engageable with the reciprocal locking mechanism so as to resist pivotal movement of the body relative to the head about the first axis of rotation. The locking mechanism is disengageable from the reciprocal locking mechanism to allow pivotal movement of the body relative to the head about the first axis of rotation. The vacuum cleaner also includes a stabiliser coupled to the head such that in use the stabiliser maintains contact with the ground when the body is rotated relative to the head about the first or second axis of rotation. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044369 | Cylindrical member maintenance device including cutting ring - The present invention provides a cylindrical member maintenance device that includes housing having a central opening for the passage of the cylindrical member and one or more cutting rings disposed within the housing for engaging the cylindrical member as the housing is moved along a length of the cylindrical member. The device may further include or more brush assemblies disposed within the housing for engaging and cleaning the cylindrical member. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044370 | REMOVING DEBRIS FROM CLEANING ROBOTS - A cleaning robot system includes a robot and a robot maintenance station. The robot includes a chassis, a drive system configured to maneuver the robot as directed by a controller, and a cleaning assembly including a cleaning assembly housing and a driven cleaning roller. The robot maintenance station includes a station housing and a docking platform configured to support the robot when docked. A mechanical agitator engages the roller of the robot with the robot docked. The agitator includes an agitator comb having multiple teeth configured to remove accumulated debris from the roller as the agitator comb and roller are moved relative to one another. The robot maintenance station includes a collection bin arranged to receive and hold debris removed by the mechanical agitator. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044371 | Vacuum cleaner for use in both upright form and canister form - A vacuum cleaner for use in both an upright form and a canister form, which can mount and dismount a cleaner body to and from a suction nozzle assembly is disclosed. The vacuum cleaner includes a suction nozzle assembly to draw in dust or dirt along with air while moving along a surface to be cleaned; a cleaner body having a dust separating unit to separate and collect the dust or dirt from the air drawn in from the surface to be cleaned; a supporting unit hingedly joined to the suction nozzle assembly to support a lower part of the cleaner body to communicate with the suction nozzle assembly; and a locking unit to detachably lock the lower part of the cleaner body to the supporting unit. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044372 | Handheld Portable Devices for Touchless Particulate Matter Removal - Handheld portable devices for dislodging and capturing particulate matter that has accumulated on various surfaces or structures are provided. The devices create opposing airflows that can intimately interface with each other during use. A vacuum airflow is drawn into the device, defining a vacuum affected zone upon the surface being cleaned. A high pressure airflow is emitted that penetrates through or passes adjacent to the opposing vacuum airflow and contacts the surface being cleaned, dislodging particulate matter therefrom. The high pressure airflow can be emitted from multiple nozzles as a series of airflow bursts that discretely contact the surface being cleaned. The configuration of each nozzle, as well as the overall arrangement and positions of all the nozzles together, are selected to impart the desired particulate matter dislodging characteristics to the device. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044373 | Upright type vacuum cleaner - An upright type vacuum cleaner is provided that includes a cleaner body having a body duct; a suction nozzle rotatably disposed at a lower portion of the cleaner body and having a brush duct; and a connecting duct having a smooth inner surface to connect the body duct with the brush duct so that when the cleaner body rotates with respect to the suction nozzle, the connecting duct allows the body duct to rotate with respect to the brush duct. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044374 | Height adjusting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner nozzle - The invention discloses a height adjusting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner nozzle, comprising: a barrel with a vertical passage, a groove module is formed on the inner surface of the barrel, said groove module comprises an upper groove, a lower groove, which has at least a first positioning point, a second positioning point differing from first positioning point in height and a intermediate point between the two positioning points; a resilient member, a lifting member, a driven member and a driving member are arranged in the passage of barrel from down to up. The height adjusting apparatus could be adjusted by applying a pressure force downwardly in vertical direction (for example, press by foot) and that takes less labor and time. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044375 | DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A diesel particulate filter of a motor vehicle is cleaned of diesel particulate material like ash and possibly soot, typically using equipment already available in a service shop following the method and diesel particulate filter cleaning apparatus of the invention. The diesel particulate filter cleaning apparatus has an air chamber that is coupled to a vibrator and is attached to the diesel particulate filter. The vibrator vibrates the air chamber and the diesel particulate filter to dislodge the diesel particulate material. Air is introduced into the air chamber and into the diesel particulate filter to further remove the diesel particulate material from the diesel particulate filter. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044376 | Hinge System For a Modular Bulk Container | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044377 | Casement window hinge - An improved shoe for a casement window hinge is disclosed. The hinge has a base with a front end and a rear end and two sides. The base has a ridge on the rear end for securing the base to a track and a tongue extending from one of the sides. The tongue has a plurality of teeth extending from a side of the tongue. A gear wheel is adapted to be rotatably secured to a track. The gear wheel has a plurality of teeth about its circumference which mesh with the teeth on the gear wheel. The rotation of the gear wheel causes the base of the hinge to move longitudinally in relation to the track. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044378 | Safety Device for Vehicle Door Latch Systems - A motion restriction device is provided for selectively preventing movement of a structural member. The motion restriction device includes a container abutting against the structural member. The container is at least partially filled with a velocity-dependent material that transitions between a fluid-like state when the structural member moves at a velocity below a predetermined threshold to permit movement thereof and a solid-like state when the structural member moves at a velocity above a predetermined threshold to block movement thereof. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044379 | Rotary handle for a closing mechanism of a sash of a window or the like and method for actuating a closing mechanism - The invention relates to a rotary handle for a closing mechanism of a sash of a window, a leaf of a door, or the like, particularly a sliding sash or leaf, comprising an actuating grip, which in the neutral position can be disposed such that it is retracted in the sash or leaf at least partially with regard to the height and which can be pivoted from the neutral position in a working position as a folding grip such that it protrudes, wherein in the working position it can be rotated about a rotational axis. An operating element is provided, which is used to bring about a coupling or decoupling position in relation to a control element, which rotates together with the actuating grip in the coupling position and does not rotate along in the decoupling position. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044380 | Replaceable hand grip - The replaceable elastic hand grip for framed mobility devices such as walkers that have a substantially elliptical gripping portion with at least one hole, the replaceable hand grip includes a substantially elliptical hand grip cover which includes an opening to form a C-shape cross section for securely installing the grip over the gripping portion of the frame of the mobility device. The hand grip further includes a mechanical means, such as a normally mounted pin on the inner surface of the grip cover that mates with the hole of the gripping portion of the mobility device so that the hand grip is prevented from slipping. The elastic and non-absorbent hand grip provides a replaceable, sanitary, stable grasping point for the user of the framed mobility device. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044381 | Stove Knob Timer Device - A stove knob timer device for use with a stove prompts a user to monitor a cooking event through a series of increasingly aggressive audible prompts. The timer device includes a main housing for engaging a stove operational shaft and which, when rotated to activate a respective stove burner, actuates a timer. After a predetermined time, a speaker is activated to emit an audible alarm to prompt a user to monitor the stove and to require a reset button to be pressed. If the reset button is not pressed in a predetermined time, the speaker is actuated to emit a more aggressive alarm so as to more urgently or even awaken a user. If the timer is reset, the original predetermined time is restarted. The timer device may include programming to adjust between timer modes and have structures enabling universal fit on various stove configurations. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044382 | APPARATUS ON A COMBING MACHINE FOR MONITORING THE NOIL PERCENTAGE - In an apparatus on a combing machine for monitoring the noil percentage, having a supply device, a combing device for combing out fibre material to be combed and at least one device for forming a combed sliver, at least one arrangement is present for continuous automatic generation of a signal representing the noil percentage when the combing machine is running, the arrangement comprising at least one measuring device for the quantity of supplied fibre material and at least one measuring device for the quantity of combed fibre material and a calculating means for determining the noil percentage. For monitoring and optimisation of the noil percentage, the or each measuring device for measuring the amount of combed fibre material may comprise a measuring device for a comber sliver having a feeler element or a contactless sensor. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044383 | TENSION REGULATOR FOR A SAFETY BELT OF A SEAT, IN PARTICULAR A CHILD SAFTEY SEAT - A tension regulator for a safety belt of a seat, in particular a child safety seat, is provided with a metal body having a contrast cross member and with a slider, which is also made of metal; the slider has a retention cross member, wound on which is a strap of the safety belt, and is slidable with respect to the body for exerting a nipping action on said strap between the retention cross member and the contrast cross member; the body has a guide cross member, which defines, with the contrast cross member, a passage that can be engaged by the strap for keeping the strap folded on an edge of said contrast cross member. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044384 | END TERMINATION FOR RECLOSABLE FASTENER, AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Method of making an end termination on a reclosable fastener includes providing a reclosable fastener including a first track with a first profile and a second track with a second profile. The first track has an end portion and the second track has an end portion. The first and second profiles are releasably engageable to each other. A plastic slider is slidably mounted to the fastener for movement between an open position and a closed position, and the slider has a separating finger. An end termination is formed at the end portions of the first and second tracks, and the end termination has a shape corresponding to the separating finger. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044385 | UNIVERSAL SPRING-CLIP MOUNTING DEVICE FOR OBJECT IDENTIFYING DEVICES - A universal spring-clip mounting device for attaching an object identifying device, such as RFID tag, bar code label, etc., to one or more objects of interest. Preferably, a device of the present invention is of resilient construction so as to be capable of exerting a retention force on the object of interest. One or more object engaging portions may be provided to engage structure on said object of interest, which may include external structure and/or holes, slots or other apertures thereof. Embodiments of a device of the present invention may be provided with object engaging portions that are designed to engage both substantially horizontally-oriented and substantially vertically-oriented sections of an object of interest, while maintaining substantially the same orientation of an attached object identifying device. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044386 | PULL-DOWN FASTENING DEVICE FOR FASTENING OBJECTS HAVING BORES - The invention relates to a pull-down fastening device for objects having bores, with a fastening unit which includes a fastening element. A pull-down fastening device should be claimed, with which the various fastening processes can, when necessary, be performed. For this purpose, the pull-down fastening device features a modular interchangeable fastening insert which insert includes a fastening element. Such pull-down fastening devices engage into bores of, for example, pallets or workpieces to be processed, for the purpose of interior fastening. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044387 | Hook and connector device - A hook-connector includes a first hook part and a second hook part. Each of the first hook part and the second hook part include a first plate and a second plate, and a hub disposed between the first and second plates. The hub holds the first and second plates in essentially parallel, spaced apart relationship. The hub and the first and second plates define a cord opening there-through. The hook-connector further includes a hook member that is attached to a first end of the first and second plates. The hook member includes a hook element that defines a hook opening that is sized to receive the hub of a corresponding hook part. The hook member further defines a sloped portion configured to slidingly mate against the sloped portion of the corresponding hook part in one mating configuration of the first and second hook parts. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044388 | Quick release strap connector - A quick release strap connector connects a strap detachably to an electronic device and comprises a cylinder, a knob, a latch bar and a spring. The cylinder is hollow, holds a strap and has an open end, a closed end and a sidewall. The knob is mounted rotatably against the open end of the cylinder. The latch bar is attached to the knob, is mounted through and protrudes from the cylinder and has a pivot latch. The latch is mounted in a slot in the electronic device and rotated to attach the connector to the electronic device. The spring is mounted around the latch bar between the closed end of the cylinder and the knob. The present invention will allow someone to attach or remove the strap from the electronic device quickly and easily, which makes using the strap more convenient. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044389 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CURRENT COLLECTOR FOR A DOUBLE ELECTRIC LAYER CAPACITOR - A method of manufacturing a current collector for use in a capacitor (e.g., a DEL capacitor) having an aqueous or non-aqueous electrolyte, such as an aqueous sulfuric acid electrolyte. The conductive basis of the current collector is preferably, but not necessarily, comprised of lead or a lead alloy. The portion of the conductive basis that will be in contact with the electrolyte is provided with a protective layer that is created by deposition of one or more layers of one or more protective coating materials thereto. Each protective coating material is comprised of at least a conductive carbon powder and a polymer binder that is resistant to the electrolyte. Preferably, but not essentially, the protective coating material(s) are applied to the conductive basis in the form of a paste, which is subsequently subjected to a solvent evaporation step and a thermal treatment step. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044390 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DIELECTRIC FILM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING LIQUID-JET HEAD, DIELECTRIC FILM, PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT, AND LIQUID-JET APPARATUS - A method for producing a dielectric film, comprising: a coating step of coating a colloidal solution containing an organometallic compound containing a metal constituting a dielectric film containing at least a lead component to form a dielectric precursor film; a drying step of drying the dielectric precursor film; a degreasing step of degreasing the dielectric precursor film; and a firing step of firing the dielectric precursor film to form a dielectric film, and wherein the drying step includes a first drying step of heating the dielectric precursor film to a temperature lower than the boiling point of a solvent, which is a main solvent of the material, and holding the dielectric precursor film at the temperature for a certain period of time to dry the dielectric precursor film, and a second drying step of drying the dielectric precursor film at a temperature in the range of 140° C. to 170° C., the degreasing step is performed at a degreasing temperature of 350° C. to 450° C. and at a heating-up rate of 15 [° C./sec] or higher, and the firing step is performed at a heating-up rate of 100 [° C./sec] to 150 [° C./sec]. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044391 | Multiple configuration cylinder valve spring - Special service tool and method for compressing cylinder valve springs for the removal and installation of their locks or keepers and for replacement of valve stem seals or brocken springs on an internal combustion engine, while the head still mounted on the engine or is on a work bench. Service tool comprising a multiple of attachment members for configuring the tool as need depending of the cylinder head design. Support means temporarily secured over the cylinder head and employing existing threaded opening for securing camshaft caps are arrange to mount the tool over slidably dispose bars and brackets, this method allow technicians to overcome the problems of removal and replacement of overhead valve springs by performing this task faster and in a safer manner. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044392 | Tool for joining sidelapped joints of deck panel - A punching tool for forming an attachment in a side-lapped seam of steel decking includes four cutting jaws each having a cutting edge. Two jaws are positioned against one side of the seam, and two jaws are positioned on the opposite side of the seam. An actuator selectively pivots the cutting edges of opposing jaws generally toward each other to a closed position, driving the cutting edges of a first pair of jaws partially past each other for cutting a first slot through the seam, and driving the cutting edges of a second pair of jaws partially past each other for cutting a second slot through the seam. Also disclosed are a method for forming such an attachment, as well as the attachment structure which results therefrom. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044393 | CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN AND METHOD OF MAINTENANCE - A chromatography column and method of maintenance is described which does not require the use of a hoist or crane for disassembly. The method provides improved operator safety by reducing the need for the operator to work below a suspended or supported load within the column. Furthermore, the removal or replacement of column components is facilitated by providing access to the interior of the column and by the provision of a handling device. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044394 | Method and device for the coreless forming of hollow profiles - A method for the production of a hollow section from a blank, wherein the blank is introduced between two coreless halves of a die which have a desired section shape and can be displaced relative to one another and the blank is formed into a slotted hollow section by a closing movement of the halves of the die, includes preventing edges of the blank from sliding ahead during the closing movement of the die. A device for the production of hollow sections, which device has two coreless halves of a die which are positioned displaceably relative to one another and optionally a base plate, the halves of the die having the desired section shape of the hollow section which is to be formed includes means which, when the coreless halves are closing, prevent edges of a blank from sliding ahead to produce a slotted hollow section. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044395 | Drywall tape applicator and method of using the same - The present invention relates to a fluid-activated drywall tape applicator. The applicator includes a roll of fluid-activated drywall tape, a container, a lid and at least two slits. In operation the roll of tape is affixed to the applicator and a lead end of the tape is fed through a first slit. Once in the first slit the tape enters the container where the container is filled with a fluid. The fluid saturates the tape and the tape leaves the container through the second slit. After leaving the container via the slit, the tape's adhesive properties are activated and a user may apply the tape to a working surface. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044396 | CORROSION RESISTING PIPELINES - The specification discloses both a method of protecting a metal pipeline length ( | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044397 | OPHTHALMIC PUMP ASSEMBLY - In a first aspect of the subject invention, a method is provided for preparing a pump assembly which includes providing a glass or plastic eyedrop vial having a predetermined ophthalmic fluid therein; providing a pump mechanism having a pump inlet; and, securing the pump mechanism to the vial with the pump inlet extending into the vial to form a pump assembly. With the subject invention, a pump assembly can be advantageously formed using standard glass or plastic eyedrop vials. In a second aspect of the subject invention, a method is provided of preparing a pump assembly which includes providing an eyedrop dispenser having a dropper portion and a vial; removing the dropper portion from the vial; providing a pump mechanism having a pump inlet; and, securing the pump mechanism to the vial with the pump inlet extending into the vial to form a pump assembly. With the subject invention, a standard eyedrop ophthalmic dispenser may be retrofitted with a pump mechanism and converted into a pump-type ophthalmic dispenser. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044398 | PRODUCTION OF ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS AND SUPERCONDUCTORS - A superconducting material useful for forming electrolytic devices is made by establishing multiple niobium or tantalum components in a primary billet of a ductile material; working the primary billet through a series of reduction steps to form the niobium or tantalum components into elongated elements; cutting and restacking the resulting elongated elements with a porous confining layer to form a secondary billet, working the secondary billet through a series of reduction steps including twisting and final rolling to thin ribbon cross-sections with greater than 5:1 Aspect Ratios; cutting the resulting elongated billet into sections; and leaching the core and sheath at least in part. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044399 | Methods for producing large flat panel and conformal active array antennas - Methods for assembling an active array system are described. In one exemplary embodiment, an active subarray panel assembly having a first surface with a first array of electrical contacts and a radiator aperture with an array of radiator structure and an aperture mounting surface with a second array of electrical contacts are assembled together. The first surface of the panel assembly and the aperture mounting surface of the radiator aperture are brought into contact with an adhesive layer including microwave interconnects in a pattern corresponding to the first array of electrical contacts and the second array of electrical contacts so that the adhesive layer is between the first surface of the panel assembly and the aperture mounting surface of the radiator aperture. Pressure, heat and vacuum are applied to cure the adhesive and complete engagement of the microwave interconnects. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044400 | CABLE MARKER PLACEMENT TOOL AND METHOD - An apparatus for lifting and applying a rolled, tubular aerial cable marker to a cable, including a support, a top holding bar carried by the support for receiving and retaining a top end of a cable marker roll in an at least partially unrolled, tensioned condition, and for positioning and releasing the top end of the cable marker onto the cable. A bottom holding bar is carried by the support and retains a bottom end of the rolled cable marker, and releases the bottom end of the cable marker onto the cable, thereby allowing the cable marker to return to its initial, rolled tubular shape in position around the cable. A related method is also disclosed. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044401 | COMPONENT MOUNTING CONDITION DETERMINATION METHOD - A component mounting condition determination method is used in a component mounter of mounting components onto a board using a mounting head having plural suction nozzles, and includes: a maximum suction component number determination step (Loop A, S | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044402 | Method for manufacturing a pre-molding leadframe strip with compact components - A method for manufacturing a pre-molding leadframe strip with compact components is disclosed. The method forms a leadframe strip with an array of component regions, each component region including two metal parts for using as a chip-attached portion, a wire-bonded portion and two external electrical connection conductors. Next, the leadframe strip is plated with a metal layer having high conductivity and die bonding adhesion. Finally, a pre-molded structure on each of the component regions is formed to surround all the other portions of the leadframe strip with an exception of only the two external electrical connection conductors through a multiplicity of pre-molding processes, each pre-molding process molding the leadframe strip at an interval of one or more than one component regions. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044403 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING POWER DISTRIBUTION CURRENT MEASUREMENT ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - A method and system for improving power distribution and/or current measurement on a printed circuit board is disclosed. According to the invention, a first power plane adapted for current measurement includes a first segment to which a current source is connected and a second segment to which other devices may be connected, forming the current load. A third segment is used to measure the current between the first segment and the second segment through two vias that link two points of the third segment to, preferably, two pads of the external layer. In a preferred embodiment, vias are connected to the first segment so that current flow in the third segment is linear, to improve and simplify current determination. The resistivity between the pair of vias may be computed or estimated using calibrated currents. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044404 | Method for connecting electrodes having apertures - One embodiment includes a method that includes positioning a first substantially planar electrode including material defining a first aperture into a capacitor stack in alignment with a second substantially planar electrode such that a first non-aperture portion of the second substantially planar electrode at least partially overlays the first aperture and joining the first substantially planar electrode to the second substantially planar electrode proximal the material defining the first aperture and the first non-aperture portion of the second substantially planar electrode. | 2009-02-19 |
| 20090044405 | Interposer with Electrical Contact Button and Method - An interposer having one or more hollow electrical contact buttons disposed in a carrier. The interposer is formed by disposing sacrificial posts in vias of the carrier. The electrical contact buttons are formed on the sacrificial posts by a metallizing process in desired pattern using a mask. The sacrificial posts are made of a material that thermally decomposes upon application of heat without altering the carrier or the electrical contact buttons. | 2009-02-19 |
