14th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120079639 | CUT RESISTANT GARMENT - A cut resistant sweater is provided including a chest portion, sleeves, collar, and closure extending from the top edge of the collar through at least part of the chest portion. The closure includes an opening extending from the top of the collar through at least part of the chest portion, and a strip having a first part of a hook and loop fastener thereon. A second part of the hook and loop fastener is disposed on the sweater in at least two pieces, a piece adjacent to a first side of the opening and a piece adjacent to a second side of the opening. The closure is stiff relative to the collar to support the collar. A method for manufacturing the sweater includes providing a cut resistant yarn, and knitting it into a sweater in the order of cuff of first sleeve, first sleeve, body and collar, second sleeve, and cuff of the second sleeve. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079640 | PROTECTIVE GLOVE FOR ARCHERY SHOOTING - There is provided a protective glove to cover at least a portion of a hand of an archer during the shooting of arrows from a bow, which glove is designed to resist a broken arrow from puncturing through the glove and entering the flesh of the user. In particular, there may be a palm section, made of a first arrow puncturable material that covers the palm of the users hand. There may also be a protective section, located on the glove covering the back of the hand of the user, made of a second material that has a weight-to-strength value of at least that of steel, coupled to the palm section and positioned so that a broken arrow being shot from a bow will have a higher likely hood of hitting the protective section than hitting areas not having the protective section. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079641 | Cold weather sports glove - A sports glove includes a glove and a pouch. The glove is adapted to be worn on a first hand of a player, the glove having an inner portion and an outer portion. The pouch is attached to the outer portion of the glove and comprises an outer layer having a peripheral edge and being constructed of rugged but flexible material, and at least one inner layer having a peripheral edge and being constructed of an insulating material. The outer layer and the at least one inner layer are attached to the outer portion of the glove along at least a portion of their corresponding peripheral edges so as to thereby define an opening between the pouch and the glove such that the opening is oriented and sized to receive a second hand of the player while the glove is worn on the first hand of the player. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079642 | PROTECTING EYE GLASS ARMS DURING HAIR DYE PROCESS, AND PROVIDING LAMINATED GLOVES ONE OVER THE OTHER OF THE SAME HAND SIZE - A system for protecting eye glass frames during a hair dye, coloring, or highlighting process is described. The system comprises a support layer, a pair of gloves laminated onto the support layer, and a pair of eyeglass arm protectors laminated onto the support layer. Each eyeglass arm protector is formed as a sleeve having an open end. An apparatus and method are also disclosed for manufacturing sections of a support layer material, each section having a pair of gloves and a pair of eyeglass arm protectors laminated thereto. Also disclosed is a system for providing laminated gloves one over the other, comprising a carrier sheet and a pair of gloves on the carrier sheet, the pair of gloves comprising a top glove and a bottom glove, wherein the top glove overlaps the bottom glove and is laminated directly on the bottom glove, without the gloves being sealed together, and wherein the pair of gloves are of substantially the same hand size. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079643 | HAIR COVER FOR PROTECTING A WEARER'S HAIR WHILE SLEEPING - A hair cover for protecting a wearer's v-shaped hairdo while sleeping having two fabric chambers, one dome-shaped and the other v-shaped. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079644 | CONVERTIBLE SCARF GARMENT - In some implementations, a scarf includes a left sleeve, a right sleeve, one or more buttons, and one or more buttonholes, In an example, a wearer may don the scarf by slidably engaging the left and right arms into the left and right sleeves, respectively. In another embodiment, the sleeves of the scarf detachably couple together to cover, for example, substantially the chest and abdomen regions of the wearer. In some implementations, the scarf includes a neck warmer, a left piece, and a right piece, in some implementations, the scarf includes a front panel, a rear panel, and a neck warmer. In some implementations, the front and rear panels substantially cover the chest and back regions of the wearer, respectively, in another example, the scarf includes a hood that may be worn over the head of the wearer. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079645 | Garment With Flaps That Fold Away and Secure Below the Neckline - The present invention is a garment that has two selectable neckline configurations, open and closed. The garment has a frontal closure. In the closed configuration, the frontal closure is closed to the neck. In the open configuration, the frontal closure is open over some interval below the neck. On each side of the frontal closure near the neckline, the garment has a respective proximal flap fastener. There is also a distal flap fastener that is further away from the neckline and from the closure than is the proximal flap fastener, and is usually below the proximal flap fastener. The garment near the intersection of the neckline and the frontal closure on either side can be folded down along a crease line, forming a flap on each side of the closure with the proximal and distal flap fasteners coupled. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079646 | HOCKEY HELMET WITH READILY REMOVABLE EARPIECES - A hockey helmet includes earpieces that are readily removable from the helmet without the need for tools or other objects, and without the need to remove screws or other components. The earpieces may be slidably attached to rails on a retention mechanism embedded in the foam helmet liner or to rails on the helmet shell itself. The helmet optionally includes an internal region of EPP foam fused or bonded between two thin polycarbonate layers, with the retention mechanism embedded within the EPP foam. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079647 | Sports Protective Garment with Impact Force Protection and Microclimate Control - An impact absorbing protective garment is provided, for wearing about the torso of a body, such as a baseball umpire, that comprises three layers. There is an outer shell layer comprised of a plurality of plate elements that are generally stiff, shock-resistant lightweight material, that are fastened to a middle layer. The middle layer is in the form of a flexible pad having various components, and that provides an intermediate thickness of cushioning material inside the outer shell layer. There is an inner layer carried by the middle layer that comprises a plurality of cells of phase change material, with the various cells being separated from each other by sealing zones. Upon sufficient impact the individual cells can communicate through small pores in the sealing zones or when the sealing zones rupture under impact pressure, to assist in impact absorption. The inner layer, in its cells, contains a phase change material that is a means for effecting a relatively constant microclimate cooling or heating of the area of the torso of the body which it confronts. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079648 | FLANGE SYSTEM WITH MODULAR SPACERS - The present disclosure generally relates to improved water closet flanges and methods for installing such water closet flanges. In one exemplary embodiment, an improved water close flange apparatus includes a modular spacer system for raising an upper surface of the outer surface above a finish flooring surface installed on top of a ground slab in order to improve the ease of installation. In one embodiment, an improved water closet flange apparatus includes an outer flange and a flexible conduit portion (i.e. sleeve) extending downwardly therefrom. The flexible sleeve has a sufficient degree of flexibility to accommodate connection between offset, misaligned, angled, or otherwise incongruous plumbing fixture discharges and waste drain pipe outlets. In one embodiment, the flexible sleeve includes at least one corrugated portion to aid the desired flexibility. An upper portion of the flexible sleeve may include an inwardly extending lip portion to accommodate the desired seal between the plumbing fixture discharge and the flange apparatus. Related methods for installing the disclosed flange apparatus between plumbing fixture discharges and waste drainpipes are also described. Embodiments of flange systems with modular spacers are also disclosed. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079649 | Toilet Installation Guide - Implementations of a toilet installation guide and methods for installing a toilet. Implementations of toilet installation guides may include a shaft including a bolt receiving portion configured to receive a portion of a bolt and align a length of the shaft with a length of the bolt, a taper configured to be passed through the installation hole of the toilet while lowering the toilet toward the floor, and a visual aid configured to be seen through a toilet installation hole as an installer attempts to lower the toilet onto the floor over the bolt. In implementations the shaft may selectively couple to and decouple from the bolt with threads located on an inner wall of a cylindrical opening in the shaft. In implementations the toilet installation guide may be configured to be installed and uninstalled by hand, before and after lowering the toilet to the floor, respectively, to be reused. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079651 | Stair assembly for swimming pool - The present invention relates to a stair assembly for a swimming pool comprising a top stair portion that is adapted to be securely attached to a bottom stair portion by means of a frame that connects the top and bottom stair portions. Weight support means, being a plurality of posts, are incorporated within the stair assembly to reinforce the assembly and provide equal weight distribution. Stair assembly support means, being front and rear tie bars, are securely attached underneath the bottom stair portion. A handrail is mounted on the stair assembly adapted to be attached to a deck of a swimming pool. The top and bottom stair portions are provided with securely-attached skirts. Top stair portion weight support means are securely mounted between the top stair portion and the frame, and the bottom stair portion weight support means are securely mounted between the frame and the front and rear tie bars. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079652 | REVERSIBLE LOW PROFILE SHOWER BASE - Disclosed herein is a prefabricated shower base. The shower base has a funnelled floor with a drain recess located in it. The drain recess has a bottom wall disposed along a first plane. A perimeter wall surrounds the funnelled floor and has a top perimeter wall surface disposed along a second plane, which defines a shower base threshold. The perimeter wall has a bottom perimeter wall surface disposed along a third plane. The first plane is located below the third plane. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079653 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING OFFENSIVE ODORS FOR A DRAIN - The present invention relates to an apparatus for preventing offensive odors for a drain. The apparatus for preventing offensive odors for a drain according to the present invention comprises a mounting member, a main body member, and a linear and inclined resilient band. The mounting member includes a ring-shaped support plate portion mounted on the drain, a hollow tube-shaped neck portion which extends downward from the support plate portion and the center of which has a drainage path, and a curved portion for interconnecting the support plate portion and the neck portion. The main body member includes a tubular mounting portion coupled to the outer surface of the neck portion through a connecting element, and a discharge portion extending from the lower portion of the mounting portion so as to be selectively opened. The linear and inclined resilient band is arranged at the outer surface of onside of the discharge portion in the widthwise direction such that both ends of the band are located at different heights. The thus-configured apparatus of the present invention is advantageous in that the water inlet part of the mounting member has a slow curve to enable the smooth inflow of wastewater, and the resilient band arranged at the outer surface of the discharge portion of the main body member is inclined at a predetermined angle to enable the discharge portion to be opened in an elliptical shape, which enables the discharge portion to be easily opened even when the amount of wastewater is small, thereby improving drainage efficiency and reducing the fatigue of the resilient band, thus improving durability and ensuring a long lifespan. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079654 | Device for Concealing a Plate Associated with Overflow Plumbing - An overflow plate concealing device for bathtubs that is associated with a plate of an overflow system of the bathtub. This aspect of the invention allows the overflow plate to be concealed to allow the user to alter the aesthetic appearance of their bathtub or repair the same. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079655 | BED WITH PIVOTABLE BED SURFACE - A central bed having a single longitudinal bed frame and a bed section mounted to the frame for rotation about a substantially vertical axis between a home position aligned with the bed frame and an away position and with a lower leg bed section that is movable away from the central bed section to enable rotation of the central bed section. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079656 | Patient lifter with intraoperative controlled temperature air delivery system - A combination patient-transfer and intraoperative heater has top and bottom chambers separated by a barrier. The patient rests on the top chamber, which has plural apertures for discharge of temperature-controlled heated or cooled air at regulated pressure. Heated or cooled air is delivered to the area surrounding the patient, maintaining body temperature during anesthesia. The bottom chamber has plural apertures. When air pressure is low or off, the bottom chamber is flat and un-inflated. When air pressure is increased, air enters the bottom chamber and the apertures emit air, creating an air cushion facilitating lateral movement of the lifter device. The device is light, flexible, easily stored, and preferably disposable, thereby reducing risk of infection and avoiding cleaning costs. The device performs two functions that now require separate devices and air blowers, it saves space and reduces both costs and complexity in the operating room. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079657 | Pillow band - A fabric band to be placed around a bed pillow, to enhance comfort and hygiene. The band provides a covered space on each side of the pillow, where the user may rest a hand for greater comfort. Also, a smaller pillow may be placed between the first pillow and the fabric band, to provide more specific support for the head and face. The band may include a moisture-resistant layer to protect the pillow and/or pillow case from saliva. This improves hygiene, and prolongs the life of the pillow. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079658 | Headboard Holster - A headboard holster that is to be inserted between the mattress and box spring with placement between the headboard and mattress concealing whatever is in it and allowing the occupant of the bed easy and immediate access to whatever they place in it. The headboard holster comprises of a front panel, a rear panel, a right panel, a left panel, and an extended bottom. The panels are fastened together to form the storage space for the present invention. The storage space of the present invention is large enough to hold a weapon for safety purposes. The holster is held between the mattress and headboard by means of a board that extends inwardly between a mattress and box spring. The board comprises of rounded corners for easy insertion between a mattress and a box spring. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079659 | NECK SUPPORT PILLOW - A support pillow providing head and neck support to a user laying upon it. The pillow employs a support insert surrounded by a pillow casing having planar top and bottom surfaces and a sidewall extending between them. An insert engaged in the casing provides substantially planar support surfaces with a centrally located void providing a relief for positioning one's head on the pillow. Proper support and spine alignment is provided by a shoulder portion of the pillow for the neck which may be formed of different material than the pillow. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079660 | ANTI-SNORING MASSAGE PILLOW - An anti-snoring massage pillow comprises a pillow body provided with a sound sensing unit, a control unit, an inflator unit, at least one exhaust unit and an air bag system including at least one air bag. When the user who lies on the pillow body snores, the sound of snoring will be sensed by the sound sensing unit, and then the control unit will drive the inflator unit to inflate the air bag system. After being inflated for a center period, the control unit will stop driving the inflator unit to inflate the air bag system, and the air in the air bag system will be exhausted through the exhaust unit. By such arrangements, the head posture and position of the user can be adjusted by inflation of the air bag system, and the air bag system can further offer a massage to the head of the user during the inflation process. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079661 | CUSHION STRUCTURE - An improved cushion structure comprises: a pad, which is disposed a plurality of buffering materials therein, at least one indentation is disposed at the buffering materials, a connecting portion is between the buffering materials, the height of the connecting portion is lower than the height of the buffering materials so as to have a height difference between the buffering materials and the connecting portion, a sunken channel is existed between the buffering materials correspondingly; and a flexible melting absorbing material, which is filled into the indentations of the buffering materials, a flexible layer is then formed on the buffering materials while the flexible melting absorbing material is cured. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079662 | SUPPORT APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A therapeutic support device includes a bladder having one or more independently inflatable compartments, each including a plurality of inflatable cells. When inflated, each inflatable cell forms a contact node that may support a user or another object disposed thereon. The inflatable compartments can be alternately inflated and deflated such that contact pressure can be applied to and relieved from corresponding portions of the user's body in an alternating manner. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079663 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR INSTALLATION TOOL - An improved coaxial cable stripper and crimper tool is disclosed. The cable stripper includes a unique mechanism to release scrap portions of cable jacket that get stuck in between the dual-level cable stripping blades. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079664 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CYCLE OF OPERATION IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - A method for controlling a laundry treating appliance having a treating chamber for treating laundry may provide a wash liquid including an enzyme into the treating chamber to effect an enzymatic reaction having at least one constituent product, monitor the concentration of the at least one constituent product, and alter the control of the laundry treating appliance in response to the concentration reaching a plateau. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079665 | FAMILY 44 XYLOGLUCANASES - The present invention relates to xyloglucanases belonging to family 44 of glycosyl hydrolases and having a relative xyloglucanase activity of at least 30% between pH 5 and pH 8 are derived from the genus | 2012-04-05 |
20120079666 | Fluid Dispensing Surface Cleaning Device - A fluid dispensing surface cleaning device includes a cleaning head and an elongated handle having first end connected to the cleaning head and a second end configured to be grasped by a user. A spray nozzle is carried by the handle at a position approximate the first end of the handle. A fluid container is housed by the handle and includes a dispensing valve operable to dispense fluid contained within the fluid container, the dispensing valve fluidically connected to the spray nozzle. An actuator is operable to operate the dispensing valve to dispense fluid contained within the fluid container through the spray nozzle. A trigger assembly is carried by the handle and is operatively connected to the actuator to operate the actuator. Alternative embodiments are also disclosed. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079667 | GRILL CLEANING TOOL AND ATTACHMENTS - A grill cleaning tool may include a body having a head and a handle extended from the body. The body may removably support an attachment with one or more cleaning media. The cleaning media may be in the form of a wipe pad and one or more of a wire mesh pad, a scouring pad, a sponge, bristles, or a stone. The cleaning media may be alternately used to clean a grill surface. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079668 | Combined Hand Held Surface Cleaning and Powered Spray Device - A cleaning device includes a cleaning head and an elongated handle configured to be grasped by a user. The handle has a first end connected to the cleaning head and a second end configured to be connected to an extension handle. The handle is further configured to removably receive and retain a container in fixed relation to the handle. A spray nozzle is carried by the handle at a position approximate the first end thereof. A fluid accumulator is housed by the handle and is adapted to be fluidically connected to a container received and retained by the handle to receive a quantity of fluid contained by the container in a single flow direction from the container to the fluid accumulator. An electric pump carried by the handle is connected to the fluid accumulator and the spray nozzle and operates to pump fluid from the fluid accumulator and through the spray nozzle. A power source and an electric switch are carried by the handle. The electric switch is operatively connected to the power source and the electric pump and is operable to connect the power source and the electric motor. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079669 | FIXING BASE FOR A WINDSHIELD WIPER - A fixing base ( | 2012-04-05 |
20120079670 | Dust inflow sensing unit and robot cleaner having the same - A dust inflow sensing unit and a robot cleaner having the same. The dust inflow sensing unit includes a light emitting element to emit a beam having a transmission region, a light receiving element having a reception region overlapping the transmission region of the light emitting element, and a guide member to restrict the reception region of the light receiving element to a designated range until the reception region reaches the light emitting element. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079671 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner of the stick-vac type, the cleaner including a handheld vacuum cleaner which is attached to an elongate, rigid wand and which is fluidly connected to a cleaner head provided at the end of the wand. The cleaner head is connected to the wand via a mechanical steering couple for directionally steering the cleaner head in plane parallel contact with the floor as the wand is rotated about its axis. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079672 | UNIT FOR REMOVING FOREIGN MATTER AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGING USING THE SAME - An example embodiment relates to a foreign matter removing unit including a body, an injection member, and a suction member. The injection member includes a portion of the body defining at least one injection hole. The suction member includes a part of the body defining at least one suction hole. The injection member of the foreign matter removing unit is configured to inject gas into a suction region in which the suction member is configured to exert a suction force. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079673 | CLEANING APPLIANCE - A cleaning appliance includes separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, a floor engaging rolling assembly housing a motor driven fan unit for drawing the fluid flow through the separating apparatus, a chassis connected to the rolling assembly, and a duct for conveying the fluid flow to the separating apparatus. To improve the stability of the appliance, the duct has an inlet section which is connected to the chassis for pivoting movement relative to the chassis as the appliance is maneuvered over a floor surface. An outlet section for coupling the inlet section to the separating apparatus is releasably connected to the rolling assembly to facilitate the removal of any blockages within the duct. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079674 | CLEANING APPLIANCE - A cleaning appliance includes cyclonic separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow. The separating apparatus is mounted on a main body which includes a fluid inlet for receiving a fluid flow from the separating apparatus, a system for drawing the fluid flow into the rolling assembly, and a plurality of rolling elements rotatable relative to the main body and which define with the main body a substantially spherical floor engaging rolling assembly. The main body includes a support, which is separate from the fluid inlet, for supporting the separating apparatus. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079675 | VACUUM CLEANER - Provided is a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner main body and a dust container communicating with the cleaner main body, the dust container storing dusts separated from air. The dust container includes a dust collection body including a dust storage part for storing the dusts, a pressing member for compressing the dusts stored in the dust collection body, and a cleaning member contacting an inner surface of the dust collection body to clean the inner surface of the dust collection body. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079676 | CLEANING APPLIANCE - A cleaning appliance includes a substantially spherical surface engaging rolling assembly having a fluid inlet for receiving a fluid flow and a system for drawing the fluid flow through the inlet, and a plurality of support members for supporting the rolling assembly as it is maneuvered over a surface. The center of gravity of the cleaning appliance is located within the rolling assembly. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079677 | CLEANING APPLIANCE - A cleaning appliance of the canister type includes separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, a floor engaging rolling assembly comprising a system for drawing the fluid flow through the separating apparatus, a chassis connected to the rolling assembly and including at least one floor engaging support member, and a duct for conveying the fluid flow to the separating apparatus. At least part of the duct is connected to the chassis for pivoting movement relative to the chassis. A biasing arrangement is provided for engaging the duct to urge the pivoting part of the duct towards a rest position relative to the chassis. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079678 | Brush for a vacuum cleeaner with tube conduit for inhalation - A vacuum cleaner brush with a flexible internal suction pipe ( | 2012-04-05 |
20120079679 | Upright vacuum cleaner - An upright vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle assembly, a lower body pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly and provided with an inclination unit on the outer circumferential surface of the lower body, an upper body rotatably connected to the lower body, a bearing member installed between the lower body and the upper body, a steering unit contacting the inclination unit and elastically installed on the upper body, wherein, when the upper body is swiveled with respect to the lower body, the steering unit is moved upwards and downwards by the inclination unit and then applies pressure to the upper body so as to return the upper body to its original position. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079680 | DOOR JAMB INJURY PROTECTOR - A door safety device for either a hinged or a sliding door which when closing places the vertical door side edge in a position abutting the vertical face of either of two sides of a door jamb, or the vertical face of another sliding door, or the threshold end of a sliding door track. The device employs a body in pivotal engagement with a resilient body for positioning the body in an as-used position between the door side edge and the vertical face to maintain a gap to prevent finger crushing. A curved leading edge provides a deflection of impact forces upon the resilient body to prevent marring of the vertical face of the door jamb or threshold. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079681 | Protective Device for Castor - A protective device for a castor includes a mounting ring, and a driving piece secured on the mounting ring. The mounting ring has an outer periphery formed with a breakable portion which is located beside the driving piece. The driving piece has a first end extending from the mounting ring and a second end formed with a pull tab. When the mounting ring is released by tearing the breakable portion, the mounting ring is directly driven by the driving piece to remove from each of the two rollers of the castor. Thus, the user only needs to apply a single action to pull the pull tab of the driving piece so as to remove the protective device from the castor completely so that the protective device can be removed from the castor easily and quickly. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079682 | ADJUSTABLE HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR A GLASS DOOR - An adjustable hinge assembly for a glass door has a frame fastening device, a door clamping device and an adjustable device. The frame fastening device is mounted securely to a doorframe and has two pivot sections protruding from the frame fastening device. The door clamping device clamps a glass door. The adjustable device has two pins mounted between and respectively pressing against the pivot sections. Because two pins respectively press against the pivot sections, pressing forces provided by the pins are sufficient and the structure of the adjustable hinge assembly for a glass door is enhanced. Accordingly, to frequently adjust the position of the glass door relative to the doorframe is unnecessary. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079683 | SELF-LUBRICATING DOOR HINGE PIN - A hinge pin for pivotally connecting a door to a frame comprises a pin body extending along a pivot axis between first and second ends, and a grease nipple portion extending longitudinally from the first end of the pin body. The pin body has an outer bearing shaped to enable the door to pivot relative to the frame about the pivot axis, a cross-bore extending radially inward from the outer bearing surface into the pin body, and a longitudinal bore extending into the pin body from the first end to the cross-bore. The longitudinal bore and the cross-bore together form a lubrication passageway. The pin body also has coupling portions for coupling the pin body to the door and the frame. The grease nipple portion is shaped to be coupled to a grease applicator for injecting grease into the lubrication passageway and is integrally formed with the pin body. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079684 | ACTUATING DRIVE FOR A MOVABLE FURNITURE PART - The invention relates to an actuating drive, comprising at least one actuating arm for moving a movable furniture part and a locking device for blocking the motion of the actuating arm, wherein the locking device permits the motion of the actuating arm only after the movable furniture part has been mounted on the actuating arm, wherein the locking device is released by the mounting of the movable furniture part on the actuating arm. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079685 | SUPPORT FOR LAWN FURNITURE LEG - A support is provided for positioning on the base of a lawn furniture leg of various shapes and dimensions. The support has an area that is at least five times the area of the bottom of the leg to distribute the load over a large area. This permits easy sliding of the leg across a lawn. The support is arranged to prevent prolonged contact of the leg with a source of moisture. In addition, the support provides venting to the bottom of the leg to minimize dry-rot. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079686 | REMOTE CONTROL HANDLE - A remote control comprises a handle. The handle is formed as an elongated member that is positioned generally parallel to the length of the remote control. The elongated member has a length that exceeds the length of the remote control. An upper end of the elongated member extends beyond a top surface of the remote control and a lower end of the elongated member extends beyond a bottom surface of the remote control. An enlarged member is attached at the top of the elongated member to form a handle. The elongated member is attached to the remote control by a first band and a second band which surround both the remote control and the elongated member to hold the elongated member in place. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079687 | Earbud Cord Stays - A cord stay attachable to a garment in order to guide the cord from an electronic device to ear buds or other listening devices for on or over the ear and to maintain the cord against the garments | 2012-04-05 |
20120079688 | While Being Worn, Magnetically Attaching A Man's Dress Shirt To His Undershirt - A magnetic clamp for attaching, while being worn, a man's dress shirt to his undershirt where the inside of the dress shirt is adjacent to the outside of the undershirt and a first magnetic device having first and a second surfaces is located on the outside of the dress shirt. A high friction material located on the second surface prevents the dress shirt from moving relative to the first magnetic device. A second magnetic device having a first and second surfaces is located on the inside of the undershirt and is aligned with the first magnetic device where a material having high friction is located on the first surface of the second magnetic device to prevent the undershirt from moving relative to the second magnetic device and the second magnetic device is oriented to be attracted by the first magnetic device to urge the undershirt into tight contact with the dress shirt. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079689 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SUCTION ELEMENT COMPRISING A LIGHT SOURCE - The invention relates to an electromagnetic suction element ( | 2012-04-05 |
20120079690 | METHOD OF PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATING PIECE, WAFER, PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATOR, OSCILLATOR, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND RADIO-CONTROLLED TIMEPIECE - The present invention provides a novel method of producing piezoelectric vibration pieces in which a plurality of piezoelectric vibration pieces are formed at once from a wafer, using a plurality of photoresist processes. The wafer is marked with wafer marks each unique to a different one of photoresist masks to prevent a wrong use of the photoresist masks during the photoresist processes. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079691 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PACKAGES, PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATORS OSCILLATOR, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND RADIO CLOCK - The present invention provides a novel method of producing piezoelectric vibrators in which a plurality of substrates are formed at once from a wafer, and the wafer is formed with a plurality of electrode holes formed in the respective substrates. Using holders each having a plurality of electrode columns held thereon, the plurality of electrode columns are substantially simultaneously inserted in the electrode holes formed in the wafer. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079692 | ARRAY OF BAW RESONATORS WITH MASK CONTROLLED RESONANT FREQUENCIES - Methods that create an array of BAW resonators by patterning a mass load layer to control the resonant frequency of the resonators and resonators formed thereby, are disclosed. Patterning the surface of a mass load layer and introducing apertures with dimensions smaller than the acoustic wavelength, or dimpling the mass load layer, modifies the acoustic path length of the resonator, thereby changing the resonant frequency of the device. Patterns of variable density allow for further tuning the resonators and for individualized tuning of a resonator in an array of resonators. Patterning a reflowable material for the mass load layer, thereby providing a variable pattern density and distribution followed by elevating the temperature of the mass load layer above its melting point causes the material to liquefy and fill into the apertures to redistribute the mass load layer, thereby, upon subsequent cooling, providing resonators with a predetermined desired resonant frequency. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079693 | EXTERNALLY FUSED AND RESISTIVELY LOADED SAFETY CAPACITOR - A capacitor with a combined with a resistor and/or fuse is described. This safe capacitor can rapidly discharge through the resistor when shorted. The presence of a fuse in series with the capacitor and results in a resistive failure when this opens during and overcurrent condition. Furthermore, the presence of a resistor in parallel to the capacitor allows the energy to be rapidly dissipated when a failure occurs. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079694 | INSTALLATION FRAME FOR ACCOMMODATING A DEVICE IN AN INSTALLATION OPENING - An installation frame for accommodating a device in a predefined installation opening is described. The installation frame has wall sections which enclose a largely cuboid cavity which is open at least on the front for accommodating the device, front edges of at least a portion of the wall sections forming flange-like outwardly projecting edge sections for resting against a front edge of the installation opening. The installation frame also has a latching arrangement which project to the outside from at least a portion of the wall sections and engage with the back of the installation opening, wherein the latching means have at least approximately arc-shaped sections which extend into the cavity and furthermore have an end section which projects to the outside through the wall sections for engaging with the installation opening in such a way that the arc-shaped sections are flattened when the device is inserted into the cavity and consequently are elongated in the direction of the back of the installation opening so that the installation opening is clamped between the front edge sections and the latching means of the installation frame. The installation frame may be easily, quickly and securely attached within the installation opening. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079695 | Conventional Table for Testing Lights Along Conveyor Path - A testing table that allows testing lights along its length. The testing table can be used to convey lights along the direction, and to test the lights at different locations along the direction along the conveying. The lights can be cleaned and tested. Empty tubs can be returned. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079696 | PLASTIC BAG WASHING SUPPORT FOR DISHWASHER - Embodiments herein relate to the field of reusable storage bags, and, more specifically, to support systems for holding plastic bags of various dimensions open to facilitate washing in a dishwasher for later re-use. In various embodiments, the device may include first and second bag support members having a center shaft with a first end adapted to engage a prong of a dishwasher rack, and a second end adapted to retain a plastic bag in a desired position. In use, the first and second bag support members are placed over prongs having a desired spacing, and the bag is placed over the two support devices, where it is retained during the wash cycle of the dishwasher. The shape of the bag support members is adapted to retain the bag in an open position throughout the wash cycle, without allowing the plastic bag to tent or cause pooling. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079697 | Method of Installing a Multi-Layer Batt, Blanket or Mat in an Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment or Acoustic Device - A method is provided for installing a multi-layer mat ( | 2012-04-05 |
20120079698 | Carrier for Reducing Entrance and/or Exit Marks Left by a Substrate-Processing Meniscus - A carrier for supporting a substrate during processing by a meniscus fowled by upper and lower proximity heads is described. The carrier includes a frame having an opening sized for receiving a substrate and a plurality of support pins for supporting the substrate within the opening. The opening is slightly larger than the substrate such that a gap exists between the substrate and the opening Means for reducing a size and frequency of entrance and/or exit marks on substrates is provided, the means aiding and encouraging liquid from the meniscus to evacuate the gap. A method for reducing the size and frequency of entrance and exit marks is also provided. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079699 | Apparatus and Method for Maintaining Cooked Food in a Ready-to-use Condition - A food warming apparatus includes a heating compartment that can hold one or more trays containing previously cooked food portions. A cover for a tray has a horizontal section and a vertical section extending downwardly from one side of the horizontal section. A rack in the heating compartment includes a channel and a stop that blocks the front end of the channel. The vertical section of the cover fits securely in the channel behind the stop such that the rack supports the cover substantially only through the vertical section. When a tray is inserted into the receiving space cooperatively defined by the cover and rack, the cover is lifted up so that the horizontal section rests on the tray and at least partially blocks the open top of the tray, thereby restricting evaporation of liquids from the previously cooked food portions contained in the tray. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079700 | ARMOR SHELL AND FABRICATION METHODS - A refractory ceramic composite for an armor shell, comprising a ceramic core that is formable to replicate a portion of a three dimensional surface, e.g., of an aircraft, to provide ballistic protection. A method of making a shell of refractory ceramic armor capable of conforming to the geometry is provided. The shell is formed by forming a mold to replicate the surface area; arranging a ceramic core on the mold; and removing the mold to leave said ceramic core, and heat treating the ceramic core to a desired hardness. The ceramic core is in the shape of the surface area. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079701 | Method and apparatus for mounting a sheath onto the distal end of a surgical shaft instrument - A method for mounting a sheath onto the distal end of a surgical shaft instrument, in particular the tool tip of a dilation instrument. The method makes handling easy and allows the sheath to be fastened on the instrument in a rapid manner sparing of material, characterized by these steps: a) fastening the sheath on an apparatus for mounting a sheath onto the distal end of a surgical shaft instrument; b) radially widening at least the proximal end of the sheath and inserting the distal end of the surgical shaft instrument into the widened sheath c) transferring the sheath from the apparatus to the distal end of the surgical shaft instrument; and d) removing the distal end of the surgical shaft instrument from the apparatus. The invention also relates to an apparatus to perform this method. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079702 | METHOD FOR MAKING DEBRIS-FREE NAIL COLLATION - A method for making a collated fastener assembly includes arranging a plurality of fasteners in a row parallel to one another, in a plane, and spaced from one another, preheating the fasteners, applying a molten polymer material onto the fasteners and conveying the fasteners with the polymer into a mold cavity. The fasteners are maintained in the plane. The polymer is molded onto the fasteners and between adjacent fasteners to form a molding having a collar encircling a shank of each fastener and a connecting portion between adjacent fasteners. The molding maintains the space between the fasteners. A cooling stream is introduced onto the fasteners and the molding as the fasteners and the molding exit from the mold cavity. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079703 | FINGER-MOUNTED STRIKING DEVICES FOR ACTIVATING MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STRINGS - The finger-mounted striking devices described herein are for use on stringed musical instruments, in particular for but not limited to electric or acoustic bass instruments. The paired devices consist of elongated cylindrical wooden shafts of differing length. The offset in length allows the striking tips to be effectively even when worn as intended on the index and middle fingers. The striking tip of each shaft contains a permanently embedded weight to accelerate the transfer of finger movement to the shaft tip. The mechanism for attaching the elongated shaft to each finger is an adjustable metal ring permanently attached to the shaft end opposite the striking tip. An upward-sloped fingertip rest is provided forward of the ring. The entire body of each elongated shaft and the integral metal ring are encased in an elastomeric coating that prevents scratching of the instrument surface during use by the devices and seals the metal ring against corrosion from moisture. Additional layers of elastomer coating are added to the sinking tip to eliminate impact damage to the outer windings of instrument strings. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079704 | TAPER CUT EDGE MAT - A method is provided for installing a multi-layer mat ( | 2012-04-05 |
20120079705 | Method For Forming A Reclose Mechanism On A Reclosable Package - A food package for sliced food products to be maintained with a fluffed appearance, the package including a rigid base member forming a compartment for receiving the food product and a rigid lid sealed to the compartment. Advantageously, the base member includes a bottom wall and side wall portions that are configured to engage the food product to hold the slices in a fluffed arrangement thereof. Preferably, one or more tapered side wall portions hold the food product upwardly toward the lid and inwardly toward a center of the package. In preferred embodiments, the base member and lid provide a rigid-rigid construction of the food package. In preferred embodiments, the food package is also configured to stand-up in a vertical display orientation and does not require the food product be contained within a sealed pouch within the compartment. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079706 | Stent Crimping Methods - A process for crimping stents includes a multi-stage process producing a desired stent retention and crimped profile in a reduced amount of time. The process achieves results by utilizing particular combinations of heat and pressure during the crimping process, which was found to produce the desired results. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079707 | Tongue-in-groove floor and wall - A method of making a set of interlocking floor or wall panels includes providing a single solid layer with a veneer layer on top. The fabrication method involves the use of edge routing using a tongue cutter on one edge and a groove cutter on the opposite edge to form the edge shapes equivalent to those of the previous embodiment. If two routing heads are spaced apart the appropriate distance for a particular sized panel, a single pass can form a tongue on one edge and a groove on the opposite edge simultaneously. One cutter is spun clockwise while the second is spun counterclockwise to equalize the forces on the panel. Thus two passes are needed to form the edges of a panel. The veneer layer, which may be bamboo, birch, or other woods such as cherry wood, is adhesively bonded to the top surface. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079708 | Blind Rivet and Fastening Method Thereof - The blind rivet assembly for fastening components having a mounting hole comprises a rivet body and a mandrel. The body has a hollow sleeve with a flange at one end. The mandrel has a stem having a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the sleeve and a length greater than the sleeve, and a head whose diameter is greater than the inner diameter of the sleeve. A beveled face is formed in the end portion of the through hole in the sleeve. When the stem of the mandrel is pulled to fasten the mounted components, the head expands the end portion of the sleeve is pushed by the head to expand the diameter, the head is pulled through the rivet body without breaking off from the mandrel stem, and the mounted components are fastened between the flange of the rivet body and the expanded end portion of the sleeve. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079709 | PRODUCING A DEFORMABLE SYSTEM WITH A VIEW TO DISPLACING AN OBJECT ENCLOSED IN THE LATTER - The invention relates to a method for displacing an object in a solid system involving the following steps: placing the object in a matrix which is solid at a first temperature and capable of softening due to the effect of a temperature increase; if necessary, increasing the temperature until the matrix softens; applying an external action to the object so as to move it inside the matrix; lowering the temperature until the matrix solidifies. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079710 | BATTERY PACK MAINTENANCE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A method of repairing a used battery pack from an electric vehicle include removing the battery pack from the vehicle. Battery tests are performed on at least some of the plurality of batteries and a battery test result for each of the batteries tested are obtained and stored in a database. A plurality of replacement batteries are tested and test results for each of the replacement batteries are stored in the database. The battery test results from the database are retrieved and used to create a refurbished battery pack. An apparatus includes a database for storing test results. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079711 | PRESS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR BENDING ELECTRICAL TERMINALS OF BATTERY CELLS - A press assembly and a method for bending electrical terminals of battery cells are provided. The assembly includes a supporting member that holds a body portion of a cell thereon. The cell has first and second electrical terminals. The assembly further includes a lower plate having first and second dies that hold the first and second electrical terminals, thereon. The assembly further includes an upper plate having third and fourth dies, and guide rods disposed between the lower plate and the upper plate. The upper plate moves vertically on the guide rods relative to the lower plate. The assembly further includes an actuation assembly moving the upper plate toward the lower plate such that the first electrical terminal is bent into a first predetermined shape between the first and third dies, and the second electrical terminal is bent into a second predetermined shape between the second and fourth dies. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079712 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN ELECTRODE FOR A LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY - A method of producing an active material for a lithium secondary battery, by which impurities causing problems in synthesizing an active material for a lithium secondary battery, including a lithium transition metal oxyanion compound are removed efficiently and enhancement of an energy density is realized, is provided. By cleaning the active material for a lithium secondary battery, including a lithium transition metal oxyanion compound, with a pH buffer solution, for example, it is possible to efficiently remove just only impurities such as Li | 2012-04-05 |
20120079713 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PRISMATIC SEALED CELL - The present invention aims to provide a method for manufacturing a prismatic sealed cell having a good reliability of sealing. This object is realized with the following configuration. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079714 | APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL PIN INSTALLATION AND RETENTION CONFIRMATION - The electrical pin installation apparatus provides a user with a real time video display of the process of pinning an electrical connector body. Such real time video display substantially improves the user's ability to accurately and effectively install electrical pins into electrical connectors without the attendant electrical test equipment and fixturing of prior art devices. The apparatus assists in the pinning process by providing various prompts and guides to guide the user in error-proof pin installation. The apparatus further includes built-in electrical pin insertion and retention load assessment to assure proper insertion and retention loads are applied during the pin installation process. Additionally, the apparatus may include storage of manufacturing data as it is inputted into the apparatus. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079715 | TWEEZER FOR DETACHING CONNECTOR - A tweezer for detaching a connector includes a pivot and two levers connected to each other by the pivot. Each lever includes a connection surface facing another lever and a holding end, and defines an elongated groove in the connection surface at the holding end. The elongated grooves of the two levers extend along a direction substantially parallel to the pivot. The elongated grooves are configured for receiving two opposite edges of the connector such that the two levers cooperatively grasp the connector. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079716 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a printed circuit board, including: providing a carrier including an insulation layer, first metal foils formed on both sides of the insulation layer, adhesive layers respectively formed on the first metal foils and made of a thermoplastic resin, and second metal foils respectively formed on the adhesive layers; applying resists having openings for forming metal posts onto both sides of the carrier; forming metal plating layers for forming the metal posts in the openings; grinding surfaces of the resists; removing the resist and forming insulation layers on both sides of the carrier; and grinding surfaces of the insulation layers. The method is advantageous in that both sides of a carrier are simultaneously layered, it is possible to prevent a substrate from warping during the process of manufacturing the printed circuit board. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079717 | Assembly Method for Converting the Precursors to Capacitors - A method of assembling a packaged semiconductor device includes dropping a pre-formed capacitor precursor on a surface of a substrate. A pair of vias are formed in the pre-formed capacitor precursor if they don't already exist. The vias are filled with an electrically conductive material to form a chip capacitor. The filling of the vias provides an electrical contact between capacitor plates of the chip capacitor and electrically conductive contact regions on the substrate. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079718 | Positive Displacement Injection Pump - A reciprocating drive mechanism having a housing with upper and lower internal chambers with a spool slidably positioned inside the upper internal chamber. There is at least one fluid inlet and fluid exhaust communicating with the upper internal chamber and at least one slide valve positioned within the upper internal chamber and traveling with the spool. A piston positioned in the lower internal chamber divides the lower internal chamber into an upper and lower cylinder space. A valve stem is connected to the piston and includes a bore communicating with the upper internal chamber and an exhaust passage is positioned between the upper and lower internal chambers. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079719 | Method for Improving Accuracy in a Peristaltic Pump System Based on Tubing Material Properties - A method for forming peristaltic pump cassettes includes cutting tubing segments to different lengths based on the physical properties of the individual tubing segments. The size variations compensate for the physical parameters of the tube and improve accuracy in a peristaltic pump using the cassettes. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079720 | RING MANUFACTURING METHOD, APPARATUS OF THE SAME AND RING - A ring manufacturing method of the present invention includes: a laminating step laminating a plurality of metal plates; a junction step jointing the plurality of metal plates by heating and giving pressure; a twisting step heating and twisting the plurality of metal plates after the junction step, an angle stick processing step performing twist processing to the plurality of metal plates to make angle stick shape, a slit formation step forming two longitudinal slits in angle stick component, a ring formation step opening the slits from inside thereof to make two ring components, and a cutting step cutting and separating the two ring components into two rings. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079721 | ASSEMBLING METHOD OF BEARING UNIT - There is provided an assembling method of a bearing unit which has a bearing having an outer ring and a retainer plate having a retainer hole for holding the outer ring. The assembling method has pressing a plurality of portions in a circumferential direction of a circumferential edge of an inner circumferential portion of the retainer hole of the retainer plate in an axial direction so as to form engagement pawls and moving the engagement pawls of the retainer plate from one axial end of the outer ring to a engagement groove formed on an outer circumferential surface of the outer ring so as to engage the engagement pawls of the retainer plate with the engagement groove of outer ring. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079722 | Six cutting edge featured utility knife blade - A tri pointed shaped utility blade that has a sharp edge around its outer periphery or said perimeter sides. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079723 | SCRAPER CHEF KNIFE - A chef knife is provided. The chef knife includes a blade and a handle. The blade has a length and a spine, wherein the spine of the blade defines a flat surface running the entire length of the blade. The spine of the blade protrudes outward from the handle, such that the spine rises above the top surface of the handle. The blade has a cutting edge, wherein the cutting edge extends below and under the handle. The blade has a depth, which depth increases from the point of the blade to the heel of the blade. Under the condition that the knife is oriented in the cutting position, the handle is angled downward with respect to the plane defined by the flat surface of the spine and the handle is angled upward with respect to the plane defined by a main portion of the cutting edge. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079724 | ADJUSTABLE FINGER LOOP STRUCTURE FOR A SCISSORS - An adjustable finger loop structure for a scissors has a scissors body and at least two finger loops. The scissors body has two scissor blades pivoted together, and each scissor blade has an extension rod. The finger loops each has a through aperture along an inner liner side for jacketing onto a respective extension rod, each through aperture having a radial slot, and each radial slot has a plurality of securing apertures passing through the radial slot the and corresponding securing members for securing the finger loop onto the respective extension rod. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079725 | Cutlery Having Improved Gripping Ergonomics - A knife for cutting food products comprises a blade portion, a handle portion, and a bolster. The blade portion has a cutting edge and a spine. The spine is disposed on a top side of the blade portion. The bolster has at least a first thickness and is positioned between the blade portion and the handle portion. The bolster comprises a first generally curved-shape proximal boundary and a second generally curved-shaped distal boundary. The bolster has a first lateral sidewall and a second lateral sidewall. A surface depression is disposed between the first generally curved-shape proximal boundary and the second generally curved-shape distal boundary of at least one of the first lateral sidewall and the second lateral sidewall. The first generally curved-shape proximal boundary is spaced a distance from the second generally curved-shape distal boundary to receive a thumb of a user on the bolster. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079726 | LOW FRICTION ROTARY KNIFE - A power operated knife comprises a blade supporting structure supporting an annular blade for rotation about a central axis. The blade and blade supporting structure are engagable along bearing contact locations that are spaced apart in a direction parallel to the axis so that the blade is stabilized both radially and axially as the knife operates. The blade supporting structure comprises a split blade housing member that is radially expandable and contractible to receive the blade. The split blade housing member and blade engage along relatively short lines of bearing contact that serve to minimize friction and blade heating when the knife operates. The bearing locations are spaced apart both circumferentially around the blade perimeter and in the direction of the axis so that the blade position is stabilized during operation of the knife. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079727 | ROTARY CUTTERS - A rotary cutter head assembly for attachment to a head of a rotary cutter comprises an elongate band for attachment around an outer diameter of a rotary cutter head, the band having first and second end regions, an attachment arrangement for securing the first end region to the second end region, and a cutting element holder secured to the band for releasably receiving a filamentary cutting element. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079728 | SAW BLADE, KNIFE AND SAW - The present invention relates to a saw blade with teeth, at least one of said teeth being set and said teeth have at least one continuously continuous sharp edge that is common to the teeth and, in a main plane of extension of the saw blade and prior to setting, has either a pure sinusoidal shape or a modified sinusoidal shape. The present invention also relates to a knife and a saw. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079729 | COMBINED SET OF INTERACTING INSTRUMENTS - A combined set of interacting instruments for constructing and analyzing mathematical figures includes a ruler, an adjustable triangle assembly, a compass and a protractor. The ruler includes an elongated strip of rigid or semi-rigid plastic having a length, width and relatively thin thickness. A pivot point is provided in a general middle portion of the ruler together with three parallel longitudinally extending guideways along portions of the ruler. One of the guideways includes a positioning hole for a writing instrument to act as a compass. The triangular assembly includes two moveable elements having first and second ends with the two elements pivotally connected together at one end of each of the elements so they can be disposed in an end to end relationship. The moveable elements also have a guide follower that fits within one of the guideways in the ruler. A protractor is also made of a thin sheet of plastic material and has a generally flat base portion and arcuate upper portion with angular indications between 0 and 180° marked on the base and upper portions. The protractor also includes a pair of guide followers for positioning within a second of said longitudinally extending guideways. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079730 | Chuck Alignment Apparatus - The invention pertains to the alignment of chucks used in the web handling industry. The device includes specialized mounting features to align a light beam with a given chuck. Two of these assemblies are positioned such that each light beam aligns with the other. In this orientation the two chucks are aligned. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079731 | COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE FOR DETERMINING SPATIAL COORDINATES ON A MEASUREMENT OBJECT - A coordinate measuring machine for determining spatial coordinates on a measurement object has a frame structure on which a probe head is arranged. The probe head has a probe head sensor system, a body part and a coupling part which can move relative to the body part. The frame structure is designed to move the probe head relative to the measurement object. The probe tool has at least one stylus for making contact with the measurement object, and also has a rotating plate. The stylus is coupled to the coupling part by means of the rotating plate, such that it can rotate. At least one roll motion projection is formed on the body part. The rotating plate can be rolled along this roll motion projection by means of a movement of the coupling part in order to set a defined orientation of the stylus. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079732 | Device and Method for Measuring the Skeletel Dental Relationships - A device for measuring the skeletodental relationship of a human skull directly from a cephalometric radiograph or from a hand tracing of the craniofacial structures includes a flat transparent plate-like structure. The plate-like structure has a generally rectangular shape with a zero point and two protractors spaced one below the other and superimposed on a zero point. The protractors include radial lines from 0° to 90° for a first of the protractors and from 90° to 0° for a second of the protractors. Further, the 0° line in the first protractor is parallel with the 90° line in the second protractor. The 0° line in the second is parallel with the 90° line in the first. Further, three vertical scales are provided on the right hand edge and top of the device with two of the scales on the right hand edge, but ascending in different directions. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079733 | MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR VARUS/VALGUS ANGLES IN FEET - A measurement system is described for determining the varus and/or valgus angles of a pronating and/or supinating foot, especially when the subtalar joint of the foot is placed and/or maintained in a neutral position. When the user's foot is maintained in the subtalar joint neutral position, it causes a substantially hemispherically shaped platform member to rotate relative to a correspondingly shaped depression formed in a base portion such that a top surface of the platform member is no longer in a coplanar relationship with a top surface of the base portion. When this occurs, a bottom surface of the platform member is exposed. As a result, indicia are exposed which correspond to degree markings disposed on the bottom surface of the platform member. The degree markings indicate the angle that corresponds to the amount of pronation and/or supination of the user's foot. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079734 | ROOFING MEASURING DEVICE - The present invention is a retractable measuring tape with a distal end and a pair of edges and a front clip disposed on the distal end of and a plurality of conspicuous measurement indicia that includes a pair of arrows pointing outward on the edges of the retractable measuring tape to indicate where to place and produce a chalk line utilized by a roofing professional. The device also includes a metal square-shaped casing with a front portion that houses the retractable measuring tape and a retraction spring that retracts the retractable measuring tape and a lock button that is disposed on the front portion of the casing that is integral to the retraction spring. The arrows are an alternating pair of solid arrows and a pair of duel arrows and can also be black or red to provide additional conspicuousness. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079735 | CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS WITH HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A clothes treating apparatus includes a drum, an air suction unit forming a flow path of air introduced into the drum, an air exhaustion unit forming a flow path of air exhausted from the drum, a condenser heating air sucked into the drum through the air suction unit, an evaporator cooling air exhausted from the drum through the air exhaustion unit, a compressor compressing refrigerant introduced from the evaporator, and a variable expander expanding a refrigerant introduced from the condenser, and having a variable open degree. An operation method includes measuring a temperature of a refrigerant into the evaporator, and a temperature of a refrigerant into the compressor, and decreasing an open degree of the variable expander when a temperature difference between the two measured temperatures is less than a predetermined first value. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079736 | DIAGNOSING METHOD FOR CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS AND CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS WITH REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE DETECTING MEANS - A clothes treating apparatus includes a drum configured to accommodate therein an object to be dried, an air suction device configured to form a flow path of air introduced into the drum, an air exhaustion device configured to form a flow path of air exhausted from the drum, a condenser disposed to heat air sucked into the drum through the air suction device, an evaporator disposed to cool air exhausted from the drum the air exhaustion device, and a compressor and an expander configured to constitute a heat pump together with the condenser and the evaporator. The method includes a temperature detection step of detecting a temperature change of air passing through the condenser or the air suction device, and a determination step of determining that refrigerant leakage has occurred when a temperature decrease amount measured in the temperature detection step is more than a predetermined level. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079737 | CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A clothes treating apparatus including a drum, an air suction duct forming a flow path of air introduced into the drum, an auxiliary fan introducing air into the air suction duct, an air exhaustion duct forming a flow path of air exhausted from the drum, a main fan exhausting air to the air exhaustion duct from the drum, a condenser heating air sucked into the drum through the air suction duct, an evaporator cooling air exhausted from the drum through the air exhaustion duct, and a compressor and an expander forming a heat pump together with the condenser and the evaporator. The method includes measuring a discharge side pressure of the compressor, and comparing the measured discharge side pressure with a maximum allowable pressure, and determining that the auxiliary fan does not operate when the discharge side pressure is more than the maximum allowable pressure. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079738 | SANDAL - A sandal is provided that includes loops extending around the periphery of the base of the sandal and a strap configured to connect to the loops and form an upper portion of the sandal. The sandals can include a base; a continuous cord that extends along the periphery of the upper surface of the base from a point near the toe end on one side of the base, around the heel end, and continues to a point near the toe end on the opposite side of the base; connectors that connect the cord to the base at spaced locations along the cord to thereby form loops along the base; and a strap. Each loop of the sandal can also include an identification means for identifying each loop of the sandal. Methods of forming an upper portion of a sandal and methods of forming a sandal are also provided. | 2012-04-05 |
20120079739 | FLIP FLOP AND SLIPPER IN ONE/CONVERTIBLE SANDAL SLIPPER - A combination apparatus for footwear including a first apparatus into which an individual's foot can be inserted, and a second apparatus into which the individual's foot can be inserted. The second apparatus is adapted to be inserted into the first apparatus. The first apparatus includes a first attachment device, and the second apparatus includes a second attachment device. In at least one embodiment the second apparatus and the first apparatus can be attached, while the second apparatus is inserted into the first apparatus by attaching the first attachment device to the second attachment device. The first apparatus may be a flip-flop or a sandal and the second apparatus may be a slipper and may be made of water proof material. | 2012-04-05 |