| 15th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20090089908 | AIR SUPPLYING DEVICE FOR WELDING MASK - Disclosed is an air supplying device for a welding mask, capable of supplying clean air into a face shield of the welding mask. According to an embodiment of the present invention, more specifically, the air supplying device comprises a housing connected to the face shield, a connection member connected to a supply port of the housing, a first opening/closing member connected to a first outlet part of the housing, and a second opening/closing member connected to a second outlet of the housing. Therefore, the air supplying device is capable of conveniently adjusting direction of a bellows hose connected to supply the air and also adjusting quantity and direction of the air being supplied. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089909 | Sphere and glove exercise apparatus - An exercise apparatus comprising at least one glove, at least one sphere and an adhering means that adheres the glove to the sphere. The glove comprises a central panel comprising finger engaging portions and a thumb hole, a plurality of straps extending from either side of the central panel are adapted to be attached together across the back of the hand for securing the glove, and an elevated pad on the central panel disposed in a way to contact the sphere and elevate the hand when performing exercises. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089910 | Burp cloth with strap - The Burp Cloth ( | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089911 | Comfortable Protective Garments - Garment constructs and garments prepared therefrom having a functional layer and an inner layer of a plurality of textiles, at least two of which are dissimilar textiles, adhered to the functional layer are provided. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089912 | MULTI-LAYER FLAME RETARDANT FABRIC - A composite velour fabric garment includes a laminate consisting of an outer woven shell layer, an inner thermal layer of knit construction, and an intermediate layer disposed between and laminated to each of the shell layer and the thermal layer. The outer woven shell layer contains spandex in at least a weft direction for stretch and recovery in a width direction. The knit construction of the inner thermal layer provides stretch in at least a width direction, in harmony with the shell layer, and the inner thermal layer has a raised surface facing inwardly, away from the shell layer. The raised surface includes a plurality of discrete pillar regions of sinker loop yarn arranged in a grid or box pattern and configured to form a plurality of intersecting channels between a wearer's body and the inner thermal layer. The intermediate layer has controlled air permeability, including zero air permeability. One or more of the outer, inner, and intermediate layers include flame retardant material. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089913 | SAFETY DRAIN HOLDING SYSTEM - Safety drain holding systems are disclosed. According to one aspect, a system can include a medical support garment comprising a medical container holder having first and second ends and at least one pocket. The pocket is adapted to support at least one container for storing bodily fluid output from a patient to the container. The medical support garment comprises a belt including first and second ends adapted for releasable attachment to the first and second ends, respectively, of the medical container holder such that the pocket is held adjacent to the waist of the patient when the first and second ends of the belt are attached to the first and second ends, respectively, of the medical container holder. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089914 | Cushion cover - The present invention Cushion Cover is a thin reusable soft fabric cover to be fitted around the waist of the patient which will preserve dignity and ensure privacy when wearing hospital gowns open in the rear. It is used by adult and children. Adults size (drawstring: 60 inches long; fabric 45 inches in width and 17 inches in length) (FIG. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089915 | Work glove - A work glove is disclosed that has an outer layer with a seam stitched with a high strength thread, an inner fabric layer and an intermediate liquid resistant layer therebetween. The liquid resistant layer and the fabric layer present a glove lining secured within the outer layer, with the fabric layer adapted to receive a wearer's hand. The glove preferably also has a cuff secured to an open end of the outer glove layer by a second seam stitched with the high strength thread. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089916 | Locks down - My invention the Locks Down is a head covering consisting of: a hooded portion that sits on top of the wearers head, a back portion containing a pocket/passageway for the hair/braids to pass through, middle and bottom straps positioned on the back portion of the invention to hold the hair/braids in place. The method of application of this invention is as such: the wearer puts their hand through the passageway grabbing their hair and pulling it through the passageway. Then the hooded portion is pulled towards the top of the wearers head and positioned on top of head. Next the straps on the hooded portion are tied behind the wearers head securing the invention in place. Then the middle and bottom straps are snapped beneath the pocketed portion of the invention, between the back of the wearers neck and the invention keeping the hair/braids secure. The invention can be made from many different materials, such as cotton, leather, terry cloth and water resistant fabrics. These are just examples of materials that can be used, and this invention is not limited to these materials. With the many different materials used for this invention, come different uses for the invention. When terry cloth is used to make this invention, it can be used for drying hair. When leather is used it can be used as an extra secure way to hold hair in place while riding a motorcycle. When water resistant material is used with this invention it can be used to prevent hair from getting wet while showering or in rainy weather. These are examples of different uses, but the invention is not limited to theses examples. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089917 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL HELMET - An exemplary multifunctional helmet includes a main body, at least one electronic device and at least one pellicular solar cell. The main body includes at least one first mounting portion and at least one second mounting portion. The at least one electronic device is mounted in the at least one first mounting portion. The at least one pellicular solar cell is mounted in the at least one second mounting portion. The at least one pellicular solar cell electrically connects to the at least one electronic device so as to provide electric energy to the at least one electronic device. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089918 | Helmet - To obtain a function of separating traveling wind while enhancing the reliability of angle maintenance of a rectifying body in a rectifying structure and can secure the ease of angle change operation of the rectifying body, regardless of a difference in unique driving posture of a helmet wearer or speed of a transportation means. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089920 | Odour Extraction Device for a Toilet Pan - An odour extraction device ( | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089921 | Toilet seat saver - The present invention comprises an apparatus for opening and closing a toilet seat and lid. The apparatus comprises a clamp and a handle which attaches to a toilet lid. A user may open and close a toilet seat and/or lid by grasping the handle, in lieu of directly touching the toilet seat or lid. In preferred embodiments, the clamp contains a wireless controlled lever and motion detector which senses when a user moves away from the toilet, and automatically closes the toilet seat and or lid. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089922 | Dual flush button assembly - A dual flush button assembly includes a unitary button with a full flush surface and a partial flush surface. Pressing the partial flush surface moves the button linearly to active a partial flush. Pressing the full flush surface rotates the button to activate a full flush. An extension member beneath the button is coupled to a link of a dual flush valve. The extension member is moved farther when the full flush surface is engaged. The button is configured to pivot with respect to a housing when the full flush portion is engaged. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089923 | SINGLE-USE LAVATORY - A single-use lavatory, including bag ( | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089924 | Spa tub apparatus - The present invention has four components, a power unit, a flexible air hose, a hydro-jet board, and a remote control. The power unit is a chamber having pressurized air. The power unit further includes an air compressor to create a pressurized air. Air compression typically increases the temperature of the air flow, however it is also desired to further heat the pressurized air before introducing the air into the flexible air hose. The flexible air hose is connected to a water jet board. The flexible air hose has a first and second connector, one at each end. The water jet board is comprised of a bottom plate laminated to a top plate. The hydro-jet board is constructed by laminating two pre-formed plastic sheets to create the specific air channels thereby supplying pulsating water jets at specific zones. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089925 | SPA SHELL PILLOW - A pillow having an arched elongated body with a front surface and a back surface, the front surface receiving a user's head, the back surface having at least two pillow bases, the arched elongated body forming an air gap between the at least two pillow bases to provide space for deflection of the arched elongated body when receiving the user's head. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089926 | SPA SHELL PILLOW - A pillow having an arched elongated body with a front surface and a back surface, the front surface receiving a user's head, the back surface having at least two pillow bases, the arched elongated body forming an air gap between the at least two pillow bases to provide space for deflection of the arched elongated body when receiving the user's head. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089927 | Driftless Mold-free Shower Curtain - A shower curtain with multiple V-shaped slits in the middle portion and fast drying mesh material making up the bottom portion. The slits allow air to go through the curtain, preventing the curtain from shifting. The lower part of the curtain that hangs in the tub is made of fast drying mesh to reduce the ability of mold to grow upon. The user therefore enjoys a cleaner shower experience because of the lack of body contact with the shower curtain and the reduction of mold growth on the shower curtain. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089928 | Pacification blanket - A comforting fabric article has a soft, flexible exterior fabric. The fabric has a pocket and markings on at least one side of the fabric forming the pocket. There is a battery-powered recording and playback device with at least one pressure sensitive contact on the device within the pocket. The pressure sensitive contact has both a playback contact and a recording function activation contact. A pressure sensitive contact is aligned with one of the markings to indicate a location of at least one pressure sensitive contact within the fabric. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089929 | BED SKIRT ACCESSORY DEVICE - A bed skirt enhancing apparatus for placement adjacent and beneath a bed skirt. In one embodiment, the bed skirt enhancing apparatus comprises multiple layers of rigid material gathered and joined together forming a ruffled, multi-layered sheath. The sheath spans a distance sufficient to surround a perimeter of a box spring of a mattress. A band or planar piece of fabric may be used for securing the sheath to the box spring. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, a ruffle insert for placement beneath a bed skirt comprises a planar panel, and a suspended ruffle skirt; whereby said suspended ruffle skirt comprises multiple layers of material; and whereby said multiple layers of material are held together by at least one monofilament latitudinal band. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089930 | Bed with Adjustable Patient Support Framework - An adjustable bed comprises a hospital bed frame chassis, an articulatable, multi-sectioned base platform mounted on the chassis, an adjustable patient support framework mounted on the base platform, and a patient support surface overlying the adjustable patient support framework and base platform. The adjustable patient support framework preferably includes two main parts: an adjustable torso support litter mounted on the articulatable torso-supporting section of the base platform; and an adjustable hip support litter mounted on the articulatable hip-supporting section of the base platform. Each of these support litters comprise a plurality of independently adjustable vertices or segments oriented at or near the periphery of the overlying patient support surface. Modulation of the patient support surface is accomplished through two conceptually distinct mechanisms—(1) articulation of the base platform and (2) movement of the vertices and/or segments of the adjustable patient support framework. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089931 | Sound Pillow - The sound pillow is sanitary and does not need to be discarded and replaced if it becomes soiled from use or accident, because it is constructed to be machine washable, and, among other things, it privately delivers good quality stereo audio for rest, learning, enjoyment or other purposes while being as easy and convenient to use as conventional bed pillows of standard size. The sanitary and easy to use sound pillow includes a speaker receiving pocket nested inside and open to a pillow casing and stereo speakers removably insertable into the speaker receiving pocket. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089932 | PILLOW TO PREVENT SNORING - The present invention provides a pillow to prevent snoring. The pillow includes a base and a mobile seat A shift control assembly shifts the mobile seat between positions and includes a motor, gear set and drive assembly. The shift control assembly also contains a motor output control module for controlling the rotational cycle of output end of the motor. The mobile seat shifts to different positions prior to and after shift based on the set value of the rotational cycle, and this rotational cycle is accurately controlled. The head position or posture happens through different positioning of the mobile seat prior to and after shift, thus helping to stop the snore with improved applicability. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089933 | PRESSURE DISPERSION SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A pressure dispersion system includes a pressure dispersion pad and a pressure dispersing mattress system for body support and sleep. The pressure dispersion pad and pressure dispersing mattress systems reduce pressure points from a supported body to less than approximately 32 mm Hg to reduce or eliminate capillary closing and a resultant reduction in pressure concentration and resultant discomfort and repositioning during sleep. Empirical design from human body pressure mapping is used to identify support zones for which components are selected and assembled in the pressure dispersion support systems for pressure dispersion and relief. In a pressure dispersion support system in the form of a mattress, multiple zones are defined by arrangement of different kinds of support materials, including foam tops such as memory foam or moderate to low density polyurethane, and secondary foam layers or foam base of relatively higher density polyurethane and latex. Different types of foam and foam constructs are provided in different zones of the pressure dispersion pad. Incorporation of the pressure dispersion pad in a mattress system, and in combination with foam dampening inserts in an innerspring of the mattress system, translate the pressure relieving properties of the zoned pressure dispersion pad into a mattress system. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089934 | Gradient bed - A three dimensional matrix of air, other gas, or hydraulic fluid cells is proposed for the purpose of providing an ideal surface for load distribution. These cells will be arranged into layers stacked onto each other, with successive layers inflated to decreasing pressures. Neighboring cells can either communicate with each other freely, emulating an open cell construction, or be locked, emulating a closed cell construction, thus providing dynamic, as well as passive, control. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089935 | Pressure Switch Applicable for an Inflatable Body - A inflatable product for an inflatable body includes a casing with an airway adapted to communicate with an interior of the inflatable body, a resilient element movably positioned inside the casing to define with the casing a space therebetween, an on/off switch adapted to connect to an air pump, a driving element movably positioned inside the casing to be in response to the movement of the resilient element so as to selectively activate the on/off switch to activate the air pump and a recoil element positioned around the driving element and a distal end of which is abutted against the resilient element, wherein the spring is compressed/decompressed when the resilient element moves in response to pressure inside the inflatable body so that activation/deactivation of the on/off switch is controlled via the movement of the resilient element as well as the compression of the spring. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089936 | Encapsulated mattress with integrated pillow - A method of integrating a pillow, including stuffing, within an encapsulated mattress having a core and covering surrounding the core is disclosed. A mattress for use in institutions, such as correctional facilities, detention centers, rehabilitation centers, hospitals and the like, includes a core formed of a padding material, a pillow adjoining the core, the pillow containing stuffing, and a covering surrounding the core and the pillow. Also disclosed is a mattress including a core formed of a padding material, a pillow adjoining the core using a sleeve, the pillow containing stuffing, the sleeve retaining the pillow to the core, and a covering surrounding the core and the pillow. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089937 | METHOD OF WASHING A TEXTILE PRODUCT - There is provided an excellent method of washing a textile product in a treating method using a treating apparatus of the type, such as a liquid current treatment apparatus that treats a textile product by circulating the treating liquid, which washing method is capable of completely or substantially completely removing oligomer, dyeing residues or the like and is unlikely to cause insufficient washing or excessive washing. A method of washing a textile product includes a high-temperature treating step of treating a textile product by loading the textile product in a treatment tank, and bringing a treating liquid circulating the inside and outside of the treatment tank into contact with the textile product while heating the treating liquid to a high temperature by an indirect heat exchanger disposed in a portion of a circulation passage of the treating liquid; and a liquid replacement washing step of gradually supplying a washing water into the treatment tank while gradually discharging the high-temperature treating liquid from the treatment tank, during which the high-temperature treating liquid to be discharged is directly heat exchanged with the washing water to be supplied, and lowering the liquid temperature within the treatment tank to a predetermined temperature while making the amount of the high-temperature treating liquid equal to the amount of the washing water to be supplied, thereby keeping the amount of liquid within the treatment tank constant, in which an optimum value of the temperature gradient in the liquid replacement washing step is previously set, so that the actual temperature gradient is brought at or close to the optimum value by heating or cooling the treating liquid by the indirect heat exchanger. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089938 | Method of controlling washing machine and washing machine - A method of controlling a washing machine and a washing machine, in which the energy efficiency of a washing machine can be optimized without incurring additional costs are provided. The method includes heating wash water contained in a washing tub; and supplying steam into the washing tub, wherein a time frame during which the heating the wash water is performed at least partially overlaps with a time frame during which the supplying steam is performed. The washing machine includes a cabinet; a washing tub disposed in the cabinet; a wash water heating unit; and a steam supply unit, wherein a time frame during which the wash water heating unit heats the wash water in the washing tub at least partially overlaps with a time frame during which the steam supply unit supplies steam into the washing tub. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089939 | INDOLE-DERIVED STYRYL DYE COMPRISING AN ALKYLENE LINKER, A DYE COMPOSITION COMPRISING THIS DYE, AND A PROCESS FOR LIGHTENING KERATIN MATERIALS USING THIS DYE - The disclosure relates to the dyeing of keratin materials using indole-derived styryl dyes comprising an alkylene linker. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089940 | Oxidation Hair Dye Composition - An oxidation hair dye composition that provides an improved dyeing property. The oxidation hair dye composition comprises an oxidation dye, an alkaline chemical, and an oxidizing agent. The oxidation hair dye composition further comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of microbial hyaluronic acids and salts thereof. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089941 | Process for Creating Composite Materials to Produce Polymer Nanocomposite Films that Exhibit Improved Light Fastness Properties - The present invention relates to new methods of producing polymer composite materials. More specifically, the invention involves a process in which layered materials including clays and other inorganic materials are dispersed into polymer systems to create polymer nanocomposite films. The resulting films exhibit improved resistance to fading when compared to polymer films that lack the additional layered materials. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089942 | Method of tinting a plastic article - A method of tinting a plastic article is provided. The method comprises the steps of (a) providing a plastic article comprising a thermoset or thermoplastic polymer; (b) contacting at least a portion of the surface of said plastic article with a treatment composition comprising at least one dye and water; (c) maintaining said portion of said plastic article in contact with said treatment composition for a period of time at least sufficient to form a tinted plastic article; (d) removing said tinted plastic article from contact with said treatment composition; and (e) rinsing said tinted plastic article with water to remove excess dye. The method is carried out in the absence of an organic solvent, without the need for fixing or further processing steps. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089943 | Method and Apparatus for the Placement of a Bridge Element - A method and apparatus for the placement of a bridge element using a vehicle having a placement arm, and a use of the apparatus. The placement arm has at least one drive element adapted to cooperate with the bridge element. A braking device is disposed in the vicinity of the deposition end of the placement arm and cooperates with the bridge element during a placement procedure. The bridge element is braked via an engagement element of the braking device. Movement of the bridge element in a longitudinal direction can be measured and monitored, and in the event of an uncontrolled movement the bridge element can be braked. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089944 | Fluid Distribution System for a Swimming Pool Cleaning Apparatus - A fluid distribution system for controlling the operation of a swimming pool cleaning device includes a housing having an inlet for receiving a supply of pressurized fluid, a plurality of outlet openings and a valve chamber between the inlet and outlet openings. The housing has at least one compound cylinder having two portions with different bore diameters for slideably accommodating therein a mating stepped piston. Each portion of the compound cylinder fluidly communicates with pressurized water in the valve chamber via associated fluid pathways. The larger cylinder is vented by a relief valve actuated by a fluid driven cam that periodically opens and closes the relief valve. When the relief valve is closed, the pressure within the large cylinder pushes the piston to a first position which effects the opened/closed status of a port, e.g., allowing one of the outlets to communicate with the pressurized water in the valve chamber. When the relief valve is opened, the pressure within the larger cylinder is reduced, allowing the pressure in the smaller cylinder to push the piston to a second position which effects the opened/closed status of the port and/or opens another port to allow the pressurized fluid to be discharged through another outlet. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089945 | AUTOMATIC CLEANING DEVICE FOR A SURFACE SUBMERGED IN A LIQUID - Automatic cleaning device ( | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089946 | BATH UTILITY - A bath utility includes a frame and several bath balls. The frame has a configuration of a wider top end and a narrower bottom end. The bath balls are respectively bound on the frame by means of several binding members. The adjacent bath balls are leant on each other to hide the frame in the bath balls. Accordingly, the bath utility has a specific pattern. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089947 | Cleaning device, cleaning tool and method of using the cleaning device - The present invention relates to a cleaning device for cleaning outlet ports ( | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089949 | SHAVING BRUSH - An shaving brush is provided having synthetic bristles arranged in a tuft, the bristles having the appearance, texture and feel of badger fur and antibacterial properties. The bristles may be attached at a first end to a ferrule. Advantageously, a shaving brush according to the present invention features improved durability and hygienics while maintaining the appearance of genuine badger fur. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089950 | Oral Care Implement Having an Adjustable Mass Centroid - An oral care implement or toothbrush includes a head and a tooth cleaning element. The oral care implement's mass centroid may be adjusted to guard against the application of excessive force against a user's teeth. Adjustment may be performed using a variety of systems and mechanisms including adjustment of a weight within a portion of the oral care implement. The location of the weight may be modified using a variety of techniques including a screw configuration and/or a slider control. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089951 | Cloth Accessory - A cloth accessory and methods for the use thereof are disclosed and described. In one aspect, the cloth accessory may include a cover member forming an enclosure with a cavity therein, and a cloth attached to the cover member. The cloth may have a first configuration wherein the cloth is retracted substantially into the cover member, and a second configuration wherein the cloth is extended substantially out of the cover member without becoming detached therefrom. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089952 | Releasable paint roller cover retainer - A paint roller including a roller cover retainer that is releasable to permit a roller cover to be easily removed. The device includes a locking lever pivotable relative to the frame which actuates retainers located within the roller assembly. The locking lever also exerts an axial force adapted to disengage the roller cover from the roller assembly when the retainer is disengaged. A used roller cover can be removed without the need to grasp the used roller cover. Installation of a roller cover onto the roller assembly automatically engages the retainers and shifts the locking lever into the locked position. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089953 | Hinged Corner Trowel - An adjustable hinged corner trowel is formed from hinged plates with a removeably attached handle. Cooperating control arms connect the handle to the hinged plates. The control arms are fixed to the hinged plates and can be fixed relative to each other at the handle by cooperating teeth and grooves. The handle has a threaded member capable of receiving a wing nut to fix the control arms against each other. Thereby, the angle of the hinged plates may be adjusted. The hinged corner trowel establishes both sides of any angled corner at the same time for utilization on drywall or similar materials. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089954 | Bath sponge with integrated soap - A bath sponge with integrated soap, the kind of sponges that are used for the skin care and cleaning, used when bathing or washing a zone of the body is described and made by a method that includes an assembly device formed with a base and two vertical posts, wherein a polyethylene net is inserted top to bottom down to the lower end of the vertical posts and, thereafter, the net is cut. As a consequence of the sliding of the net, folds are made in which soap granules or particles are poured, either scented or unscented, and, as a consequence of the folds, the soap granules or particles are held within the folds, remaining in the interior of the net. Subsequently, a rope, with a knot previously made in one of its ends, is passed around the net with the rope serving as a tying thread around the net and between the two posts, stretching the rope in such a manner that the center of the net is joined thereby. Then, another knot is made to assure that the thread which holds the net is fixed in place. The net is stretched making the folds which are alternated inside and outside the net. The device is extracted to provide a hygiene and personal cleaning sponge which allows the user thereof to take a bath or wash any part of his/her body without the need for separate soap. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089955 | Wiper controller - A wiper controller which detects the raindrops adhered onto the windshield glass G of the vehicle to control the wiper based on the detected result is provided with a wiped water measurement unit for calculating an amount of water wiped by the wiper, a wiper operation time counter for counting the actual wiper operation time based on the ON/OFF signal of the wiper motor for driving the wiper, a delay time calculation unit which obtains the wiper operation delay time by comparing the actual wiper operation time with the reference wiper operation time, and an operation change determination unit for determining with respect to the need for changing the wiper operation based on the wiper operation delay time and the amount of water wiped by the wiper. The change in the rainfall state is derived from the wiper operation delay time and the amount of water wiped by the wiper to appropriately control the wiper in response to the change in the rainfall state. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089956 | WIPER BLADE - The invention is based on a wiper blade ( | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089957 | SURFACE CLEANING WITH RECOVERY TANK FLOAT CONTROL - A surface cleaning apparatus with a recovery tank that has side rails to facilitate alignment of the recovery tank with the base. The recovery tank can include a float assembly with a pivotable closure member. The recovery tank can have a lid with a handle and latch to secure the lid to the recovery tank. Further, the recovery tank can include a lid with a working air conduit mounted to the lid and removable from the recovery tank with the lid. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089958 | VACUUM CLEANER WITH AGITATOR ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING A CLUTCH MECHANISM - An upright vacuum cleaner includes a housing having a handle assembly pivotally connected to a nozzle assembly. A suction generator and dirt collection vessel are carried on the housing. The suction generator includes a drive motor. A rotary agitator assembly and a suction inlet are carried on the nozzle assembly. The rotary agitator assembly includes an axle, a drive pulley mounted on the axle, an agitator body mounted on the axle and a clutch assembly. The clutch assembly includes a first clutch element, a second clutch element, a first biasing spring, a second biasing spring and an actuator that allows the operator to selectively engage and disengage the clutch assembly. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089959 | Upright vacuum cleaner having suction path diverting valve - An upright vacuum cleaner is provided that includes a cleaner body having a suction motor, a dust-collecting unit, and a body frame where the suction motor and the dust-collecting unit are disposed, a suction inlet body which is hinged to a lower end of the body frame, a hose which has one side fluidly communicating with the body frame and the other side fluidly communicating with an extension pipe through a manipulation handle, and a suction path diverting valve which is disposed on the body frame and has a valve member elastically arranged on a suction path. As the extension pipe is inserted into or withdrawn from a socket on the body frame, the valve member selectively diverts the suction path to a first suction path flowing from the suction inlet body to the dust-collecting unit or a second suction path flowing from the extension pipe to the dust-collecting unit. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089960 | Upright vacuum cleaner having suction path switching valve - An upright vacuum cleaner having a suction path switching unit is provided that includes a cleaner body having and a body frame; a suction inlet body hinged to the body frame; a hose in fluid communication with the body frame and an extension pipe; and a suction path switching unit disposed on the body frame. The suction path has an operating duct elastically arranged on a suction path to be able to slide up and down. As the extension pipe is inserted into or withdrawn from a socket disposed on the body frame, the operating duct selectively diverts the suction path to a first suction path flowing from the suction inlet body to the dust collecting unit or a second suction path flowing from the extension pipe to the dust collecting unit. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089961 | Vacuum cleaner having suction path switching unit - A vacuum cleaner having a suction path switching unit is provided that includes a cleaner body having a body frame; a suction inlet body hinged to the body frame; an extension pipe assembly having a hose and an extension pipe connected in fluid communication with the hose; and a suction path switching unit disposed on the body frame. The suction path switching unit has a switching duct, at least a portion of which is elastically arranged on a suction path to be displaceable on the suction path. As the extension pipe is fixed on or separated from the body frame, the switching duct is selectively displaced to a first position of opening a first suction path flowing from the suction inlet body to the dust collecting unit or a second position of opening a second suction path flowing from the extension pipe to the dust collecting unit. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089962 | PICK-UP HEAD WITH DEBRIS URGING MEANS FOR A MOBILE SWEEPER - A debris-plowing pick-up head for a mobile sweeper comprises a housing defining a substantially hollow interior and having a front, a back, a left end and a right end, a top and a bottom, and a suctioning bottom opening for suctioning dust and small debris into the substantially hollow interior of the housing. A suctioning front opening is disposed in the front of the housing for receiving debris into the substantially hollow interior of the housing. A selectively openable and closable door means operatively mounted on the pick-up head for selectively opening and closing the suctioning front opening. There is a dust and debris outlet in the housing for permitting dust and debris to be suctioned from the substantially hollow interior of the housing into a hopper. There is also means disposed on the front of the housing for urging large debris toward the suctioning front opening, and a selectively operable actuation means for opening the door means for permitting the passage of debris therethrough. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089963 | PICK-UP HEAD HAVING AT LEAST ONE MAIN BROOM THEREIN, FOR A MOBILE SWEEPING VEHICLE - A pick-up head for a mobile sweeping vehicle comprises a main housing defining a substantially hollow interior and has a front, a back, a left end and a right end, a top and a bottom, and a suctioning bottom opening for suctioning dust and small debris into the substantially hollow interior of the main housing. There is a dust and debris outlet in the housing for permitting dust and debris to be suctioned from the substantially hollow interior of the housing into a hopper. There is also at least one main broom operatively mounted in the rearward portion of the substantially hollow interior of the main housing, for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis so as to sweep a surface being cleaned in a generally forward direction, thereby propelling debris forwardly into the substantially hollow interior of the main housing, for subsequent suctioning into the dust and debris outlet. A selectively operable motor is for operating the at least one main broom. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089964 | PICK-UP HEAD HAVING A RE-CIRCULATING AIR SYSTEM FOR A MOBILE SWEEPING VEHICLE - A pick-up head for a mobile sweeping vehicle comprises a housing defining a substantially hollow interior and having a front, a back, a left end and a right end, a top and a bottom, a suctioning bottom opening for suctioning dust and small debris into the substantially hollow interior of the housing. There is at least one re-circulating air inlet for receiving a flow of air into the housing, and a dust and debris outlet in the housing for permitting dust and debris to be suctioned from the substantially hollow interior of the housing into a hopper. A blower fan has an air inlet and an air outlet. The air outlet is connected in fluid communication to the at least one re-circulating air inlet of the housing for providing a source of high velocity re-circulating air for introduction to the housing. The air inlet is operatively connected in fluid communication to the dust and debris outlet of the housing for removing debris-laden air therefrom. There is a selectively operable motor for operating the fan means. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089965 | SWEEPING BROOM APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A VEHICLE AND HAVING A SOURCE OF COMPRESSED AIR - A sweeping broom apparatus comprises a main body having a debris receiving outlet and connecting means for operatively connecting the main body to a vehicle. A broom shroud has an open bottom defined by a bottom edge. An airflow obstructing skirt is disposed around the bottom edge of the broom shroud for substantially obstructing the egress of air from between the bottom edge of the broom shroud and the surface being cleaned. There is a forwardly facing debris outlet in the broom shroud for permitting the directed egress of debris therefrom as a forwardly propelled stream of debris. A main sweeping broom is mounted within the broom shroud for propelling debris forwardly from a surface being cleaned generally along the longitudinal horizontal axis, thereby creating a stream of debris propelled forwardly through the forwardly facing debris outlet. There is a source of compressed air having an outlet for permitting the egress of compressed air therefrom. An air blast nozzle has an outlet aimed downwardly and forwardly so as to aim a blast of air at a surface being cleaned, and has an inlet connected in fluid communication to the outlet of the source of compressed air for receiving compressed air therefrom. The inlet is in fluid communication with the outlet. In use, compressed air from the air blast nozzle is forcibly blasted against a surface being cleaned. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089966 | Vacuum Cleaner Bag Mounting Structure - An apparatus is configured for use with a vacuum cleaner filter bag having a collar panel with an inlet opening. A support structure receives the panel in an installed position in which a tubular part of the vacuum cleaner extends into the bag through the inlet opening. The support structure includes a tab that retains the panel in the installed position. The support structure further includes a pivot that abuts an edge of the panel to guide movement of the panel into the installed position pivotally about the abutting edge. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089967 | Suction nozzle for use in vacuum cleaner - A suction nozzle for use in a vacuum cleaner, which can clean a surface to be cleaned having a corner portion where a horizontal surface and a vertical surface meet, such as a staircase, is disclosed. The suction nozzle includes a nozzle body having an air inlet formed in a bottom surface thereof to draw in air, and a brush unit having a liftable brush liftably and lowerably disposed in the nozzle body in front of the air inlet and coming in surface contact with a surface to be cleaned to brush away dirt or dust therefrom. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089968 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING SEWER LINES USING SMALL MOBILE VEHICLES - A light weight vehicle adapted to conduct and assist cleaning and video inspections of sewer lines. The vehicle is configured to be light and maneuverable. The vehicle is equipped with inspection cameras and support equipment that are positioned such that the operator can conduct the inspection from inside the vehicle. The vehicle may also include a telescoping camera boom that enables an operator to inspect the inside of manholes. The vehicles includes sides and a roof that provides protection for the operators, equipment, and paperwork. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089969 | Upright vacuum cleaner having steering unit - An upright vacuum cleaner having a steering unit is provided. The upright vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body having a suction motor and a dust separating and collecting unit, a suction port assembly rotatably connected to a lower portion of the cleaner body, a handle mounted to the cleaner body, and a steering unit to elastically support the cleaner body so that the center of gravity of the cleaner body shifts to the direction where the cleaner body is rotated, according to the rotation of the cleaner body to the left or right. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089970 | DEBRIS-PLOWING PICK-UP HEAD FOR A MOBILE SWEEPER - A debris-plowing pick-up head for a mobile sweeper comprises a housing defining a substantially hollow interior and having a front, a back, a left end and a right end, a top and a bottom, and a suctioning bottom opening for suctioning dust and small debris into the substantially hollow interior of the housing. A suctioning front opening is disposed in the front of the housing for receiving debris into the substantially hollow interior of the housing. A selectively openable and closable door means operatively mounted on the debris plowing pick-up head for selectively opening and closing the suctioning front opening. There is a dust and debris outlet in the housing for permitting dust and debris to be suctioned from the substantially hollow interior of the housing into a hopper. A barrier is disposed on the top of the housing for substantially precluding the passage of large debris over the housing. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089971 | SEALED PICK-UP HEAD FOR A MOBILE SWEEPER - A sealed pick-up head for a mobile sweeper comprises a housing defining a substantially hollow interior and a suctioning bottom opening. A suctioning front opening is for receiving debris into the substantially hollow interior of the housing. A door frame surrounds the suctioning front opening. A rotatable door has at least a first door portion and a second door portion joined together at a central pivot axis, and is operatively mounted at the central pivot axis in rotatable relation on the pick-up head at the suctioning front opening. A seal is operatively disposed between the rotatable door and the door frame for sealing the rotatable door with respect to the door frame, to thereby substantially preclude air from ingressing into the substantially hollow interior of the housing through the suctioning front opening, as the rotatable door rotates to permit debris to enter the substantially hollow interior of the housing. A dust and debris outlet in the housing permits dust and debris to be suctioned from the substantially hollow interior of the housing into a hopper. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089972 | Flexible grip and method of making same - A flexible grip for an implement handle and method of making same in which the grip is molded with a core or mandrel having a spiral groove which forms a thread like surface on the interior of the grip when molded. Upon removal from the mold, the core may be easily removed by relative rotation of the core and grip one with respect to the other. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089973 | FRICTION HINGE HAVING AN ELECTRICAL HEATING COMPONENT, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING FRICTION FORCE IN A FRICTION HINGE - A friction hinge includes a rotary unit, an expansion barrel, and an electrical heating component. The rotary unit includes a barrel contacting component. The expansion barrel has a thermal expansion coefficient larger than that of the barrel contacting component, and is shrink fitted on the barrel contacting component such that a friction force is present between the barrel contacting component and the expansion barrel. The electrical heating component is for applying heat to the expansion barrel that is sufficient to cause thermal expansion of the expansion barrel. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089974 | Height adjustment device for a hinge - A height adjustment device for a hinge having one hinge leaf that can be snapped into or inserted into a receiving part mounted on a door leaf or on a door frame, and with a height adjustment mechanism in the receiving part which has abutment against an edge of the hinge leaf. The height adjustment mechanism has a slide that is limitedly movable in the receiving part, and a rotatable height adjustment member. The slide has a portion for abutment against an edge of the hinge leaf. The height adjustment member has a plurality of radially directed, angularly separated arms of different lengths, wherein an end portion of such an arm is adapted to engage with an adapted engaging portion of the slide. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089975 | Hinge Assembly - A hinge assembly for use with a notebook computer includes a pintle, a first coupling member, a supporting member, and a biasing device. The first coupling member is pivotally installed on the pintle and includes a connecting portion, a pivotal portion into which the pintle is adapted to insert, a bend extending from the connecting portion, and the bend including an arm formed thereof. The supporting member is pivotally installed on the pintle and includes a hole into which the arm is adapted to insert into. The biasing device is pivotally installed on the pintle and disposed between the pivotal portion and the supporting member, and wherein the biasing device urges the supporting member on the arm. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089976 | HINGE POSITIONING STRUCTURE AND UNIT - An exemplary hinge positioning structure ( | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089977 | Angle-limiting hinge - An angle-limiting hinge has a stationary leaf, a pivoting leaf, a pintle and a limiting element. The pintle is mounted statically in the stationary leaf and rotatably in the pivoting leaf, thereby allowing the leaves to rotate relative to each other and the pintle has a limit. The limit is C-shaped, formed diametrically around the pintle and comprises two ends being positive stops. The limiting element is mounted around the pintle and is secured to the pivoting leaf and has a limiting block mounted securely in the limiting element using riveting. The limiting block is disposed between the positive stops of the limit to limit relative rotational angles of the leaves. Accordingly, The angle-limiting hinge fastens and facilitates fabrication and is capable of limiting the rotational angle of the leaves. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089978 | Water migration resistant snap fasteners - Snap fasteners are attached to a fabric or substrate and resist water migration from one side of the fabric or substrate to an opposite side of the fabric or substrate. The water migration resistant snap fasteners resist water migration through the fabric to which the snap fastener is attached while maintaining secure attachment to the fabric. The water migration resistant snap fasteners have radially offset patterned circles of gripping protrusions which do not penetrate through the fabric. Also, the radial patterned circles of gripping protrusions securely grip the fabric and maintain the snap fasteners in the proper location on the fabric. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089979 | Belt buckle - In accordance with the principles of the present invention, a removable belt buckle is provided. The buckle can be divided into two buckle ends. The first buckle end includes a plurality of posts permanently attached to the buckle. The posts removably receive bores defined in a belt. Each post also defines a receiving chamber. A removable spring element is adapted to be received within the post receiving chambers. The second buckle end includes at least one post permanently attached to the buckle. This at least one post is adapted to removably receive at least one bore defined in a belt. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089980 | DEVICE FOR THE FINE ADJUSTMENT OF THE USEFUL LENGTH OF A WRIST STRAP, SUCH AS THE WRIST STRAP OF A WATCH - This adjustment device comprises: a first adjustment member with a fixed position relative to the longitudinal axis of the strap; first guide means connected to this first adjust member; a connecting member engaged on the one hand with said first guide means and on the other hand with the other of the strap halves; second guide means for rotational guidance, connected to said first adjustment member; a second or manual adjustment member having guide means shaped to engage with said second guide means of the first adjustment member; and means for transmitting movement between said second or manual adjustment member and said connecting member to turn the circular movement of the second or manual adjustment member into a rectilinear movement of said connecting member. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089981 | REINFORCED METAL CASTING - A metal fitting finding particular application as a corner fitting for an ISO freight container. The corner fitting is preferably cuboidal and comprises walls formed from a first material that define an internal cavity. At least one support member is encapsulated within the walls and is formed from a different material to that of the walls and comprises a greater yield strength. A reinforced corner fitting is therefore provided comprising enhanced load bearing capacity. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089982 | TRIM RETAINER - A retainer employs a flexible arm with an internal rib. In another aspect of the present invention, a retainer has at least one generally triangularly shaped projection laterally extending from an arm. A further aspect of the present invention retainer provides a laterally enlarged member, a trim panel-retaining head and stem, a central post, one or more flexible wings flexibly spanning between a tip of the post and the laterally enlarged member, and an internal rib and/or at least a pair of generally angular extensions flexibly extending from each arm. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089983 | Device for creating a seal between fabrics or other materials - A device for forming a seal includes upper and lower seal members, and a slider, wherein mating surfaces of the seal members interlock. In at least one embodiment, a lifting rib and closure bar on the slider cooperate with a lifting wing and closure bar groove on the upper and lower seal members, respectively. By moving the slider in one direction, the lifting rib lifts the upper seal member from the lower seal member. Moving the slider in the opposite direction causes the upper and lower seal members to interlock. In another embodiment, a slider has an intermediate lateral member connected on one side the slider top, and connected on the other side to the slider bottom. A breakaway sealing device is also provided, allowing a person to break the closed seal. A beginning stop block is also provided that includes a means for securing the upper seal member. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089984 | Eyeglasses Clip Kit and Method of Attaching - The present invention is a pocket clip kit for eyeglasses. One embodiment includes a one-piece pinch pocket clip made from a single piece of resilient spring material and including a pinch feature that allows conventional eyeglasses to be easily clipped onto a pocket. The invention also includes a method of attachment of a suitable spring clip to the eyeglasses using heat shrink tubing. The pinch or spring feature allows the user to open the clip while inserting the eyeglasses into a pocket. When the pinch tab is released, the clip securely grips the pocket fabric against the heat shrink tubing. The objective is to provide a device which easily attaches to a pair of eyeglasses allowing the eyeglasses to clip onto a pocket, and thus preventing the eyeglasses from inadvertently falling out of the pocket and being damaged. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089985 | Partial Circumference Variable Length Clothing Retention Apparatus - A clothing retention apparatus comprised of a piece of stretchable material ( | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089986 | Reclosable seam - An improved elongated reclosable seam ( | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089987 | DEVICE FOR FASTENING AN ACCESSORY TO A SUPPORT PART - A device for fastening an accessory to a support has a plug-in part ( | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089988 | Structures for connecting cremation ashes with living beings - A structure for connecting cremation ashes comprising a first vessel, a second vessel, first cremated remains, second cremated remains and a link. The first vessel holds the first cremated remains. The second vessel holds the second cremated remains. The link connects the first and second cremated remains. The link further connects the cremated remains to a living being when contact is made by the living being to the link. The structure is meant to provide a way for living beings to connect physically and spiritually with deceased loved ones. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089989 | METHOD OF FORMING GAS DIFFUSION LAYER FOR FUEL CELL - A collector | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089990 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR - A method for manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor comprising: successively forming a dielectric layer and a solid electrolytic layer on an anode body made of a valve metal; and forming a carbon layer on the solid electrolytic layer, wherein the carbon layer is formed by adhering a carbon solution to the solid electrolytic layer and drying the carbon solution, wherein the carbon solution contains an electrically conductive carbon, a binder resin, and a solvent and the total solid concentration of the electrically conductive carbon and the binder resin in the carbon solution is 36% by weight or more and 52% by weight or less. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089991 | VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR - A tool for compression of a spring comprises a yoke, a longitudinal bore defining an axis and three radial slots extending from the axis of the bore. Arms associated with an alignment pin are pivotal and engage hooked legs of the tool slidably mounted in two opposed radial slots to adjust the lateral spacing thereof. A drive rod positioned between the legs includes an anvil that may be driven to compress a coil spring engaged between the legs and the anvil. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089992 | TIRE BEAD SEPARATION METHOD AND DEVICE - A method and apparatus is provided for separating two or more annular members such as bead assemblies or bead and apex assemblies. First, a flexible member is inserted into the annulus of the annular members. Next, the flexible member is inflated until the outer surface of the flexible member contacts the inner diameter of the annular member. Then the flexible member is axially expanded until the annular members are separated. Then the flexible member is deflated so that the annular members can be removed. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089993 | MAKING FOOD SERVING TRAY ASSEMBLY HAVING DISPOSAL OPENING WITH DEEP SERVING WELLS - Making a food serving tray assembly includes molding a serving platter and a receptacle platter. The serving platter includes a disposal opening and serving wells for receiving food items. The receptacle platter and serving platter releasably couple to one another in a serving configuration and a transport configuration. An improvement includes the serving platter having an outer peripheral wall having a first height and dividing walls defining and separating the serving wells, each of the dividing walls being approximately equal to the first height. The peripheral wall of the receptacle platter has a third height and a bottom of the receptacle platter defines a plurality of dividers having a fourth height substantially less than the third height. When the serving platter is received within the receptacle platter, each of the dividers aligns with and engages a respective dividing wall such that two wells are isolated and seated off from one another. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089994 | Method of enclosing an electronic circuit with a permanently enclosed enclosure - An enclosure method comprising a first enclosure portion and a second enclosure portion configured to mate with the first enclosure portion. A receptacle is provided on the first enclosure portion. The receptacle has a frangible wall portion accessible from an exterior of the first enclosure portion. The frangible wall portion is operable to be broken from outside the enclosure method. A protrusion is provided on the second enclosure portion and the protrusion is operable to be received in the receptacle. A first locking member is connected to the frangible wall portion to extend inside the receptacle and a second locking member is provided on the protrusion. The second locking member is configured to engage the first locking member such that separation of the first and second enclosure portions is prevented unless the frangible wall portion is deliberately broken. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089995 | Roller hemming system - A roller hemming system for hemming nested panels includes a single hemming workstation providing for tooling exchange operations simultaneous with hemming operations. A plurality of robots that perform tooling exchange at the hemming workstation, movement of nested panels through the system, and hemming operations on nested panels at the hemming workstation. Nested panels are inputted into the system and hemmed nested panel assemblies are outputted from the system. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089996 | METHOD FOR INSULATING ELECTRICAL MACHINE - A method of insulating a coil of an electrical machine includes applying an insulating varnish to a coil of conductive wire. The varnish includes (i) a resin; (ii) a first catalyst having a first activation temperature, the first catalyst being active at room temperature; and (iii) a second catalyst with a second activation temperature substantially higher than the first activation temperature. The varnish is allowed to partially cure at room temperature. The coil is mounted to a yoke to form a rotor of the electrical machine. The rotor is operated so as to heat the coil and activate the second catalyst to complete curing of the varnish. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089997 | Method Of Forming An Electrical Circuit With Overlaying Integration Layer - In a method of forming an electrical circuit assembly, a substrate is provided including a plurality of first segments that form an electrical circuit. The first segments have surfaces that rise above surfaces of other segments that form the electrical circuit. All of the segments are deposited on the substrate via one or more shadow mask vapor deposition processes in a vacuum. A photoresist caused to cover all of the segments is hardened and then abraded until surfaces of the first segments are exposed, but surfaces of the other segments are not exposed, and a surface of the abraded photoresist is at the same level as the exposed surfaces of the first segments. Second segments can be deposited on the exposed surfaces of the first segments via a shadow mask vapor deposition process in a vacuum to a level above the top surface of the abraded photoresist. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089998 | Methods of Manufacturing Electrical Cables - A method forming at least a portion of a cable comprises providing at least one cable conductor core, extruding at least an inner layer of a polymeric insulation material over the at least one conductor core, providing a plurality of strength members having a coating of the polymeric insulation material, heating the at least one cable conductor core and the strength members, embedding the strength members into the inner layer of the cable conductor core, and extruding an outer layer of the polymeric insulation material over the cable conductor core and the plurality of strength members and bonding the outer layer to the inner layer and the coating to form the cable and provide a contiguous bond between the inner layer, the strength members, and the outer layer, wherein the polymeric insulation material of the inner layer, the strength member coating, and the outer layer are amended to enable the inner layer and the outer layer to melt at a greater rate than the strength member coating. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090089999 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte. The analyte monitor may also be part of a drug delivery system to alter the level of the analyte based on the data obtained using the sensor. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090090000 | In-mould molding touch module and method for manufacturing the same - An in-mould molding touch module includes a transparent conducting substrate and a molding rind. The transparent conducting substrate has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface has a capacitive electrode layer formed thereon. The capacitive electrode layer is a touch sense circuit made of ITO, and the outer surface is configured for touching the touch sense circuit. The molding rind is integrated to contain a periphery of the transparent conducting substrate by an in-mould injecting mode. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090090001 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRIC COMPONENT-MOUNTED SUBSTRATE - A method of producing an electric component-mounted substrate having a cavity structure is provided. Because a supporting substrate and electric components and are connected together to a first face of a base substrate, the number of steps for the connection is reduced to shorten the producing time. When electric components are to be connected to a second face, the base substrate is supported by the supporting substrate, and the electric components and connected to the first face do not contact a processing table and therefore they undergo no damage. Thus, an electric component-mounted substrate having high reliability can be produced in a short time. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090090002 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT SUBSTRATE - A method of manufacturing an electronic component substrate is provided, the method allowing manufacturing yield to be improved. The method of manufacturing an electronic component substrate in which a plurality of electronic components are mounted on a first substrate includes the steps of: aligning and disposing the plurality of electronic components on a second substrate; transferring the electronic components on the second substrate onto the first substrate; detecting an electronic component un-mounted portion on the first substrate; and repairing by selectively re-transferring the electronic component from the second substrate onto the detected un-mounted portion on the first substrate. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090090003 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention has for its object to provide a multilayer printed circuit board which is very satisfactory in facture toughness, dielectric constant, adhesion and processability, among other characteristics. The present invention is directed to a multilayer printed circuit board comprising a substrate board, a resin insulating layer formed on said board and a conductor circuit constructed on said resin insulating layer, wherein said resin insulating layer comprises a polyolefin resin. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090090004 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED WIRING BOARD - A method for manufacturing a printed circuit board having a substrate composed of an insulation material, a via hole formed in the substrate, and a via land formed around the opening of the via hole on a surface of the substrate includes processes of measuring deformation of the substrate having the via hole formed therein, calculating a position where the via land is to be patterned on the basis of the deformation of the substrate measured in the measurement process, and patterning the via land at a position corrected on the basis of the value calculated in the calculation process. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090090005 | CERAMIC COMPOSITE WITH INTEGRATED COMPLIANCE/WEAR LAYER - The integral layer provides a ductile interface for attachment locations of a turbine engine component where a metallic surface is adjacent the attachment location. The ductile layer provides a favorable load distribution through the composite at the attachment location, and eliminates the need for a metallic shim. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090090006 | Elastomeric Valve - A method for the production of a valve is provided comprising molding a valve body with a first mold, preloading the valve body with a second mold, molding a sealing portion in an open position onto the valve body, and releasing the preloaded valve body. The sealing portion enters a closed position when the preloaded valve body is released. When the valve is in use, the sealing portion opens when under a fluid pressure, and closes when the pressure is released. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090090007 | Method of manufacturing gear from metal sheet and the gear manufactured by the method - A gear is manufactured in a half blanking stage, a punching stage and a separating stage. In the half blanking stage, half blanking is performed for a columnar portion of a metal sheet. A part of an outer circumferential surface of the blank is disconnected from the other portion of the sheet, while the other part of the outer circumferential surface of the blank is connected with the other portion of the sheet. In the punching stage, an inner portion of the blank is punched in a punching direction to form teeth on an inner circumferential surface of the blank. In the separating stage, the blank is separated from the other portion of the sheet as a gear toward a separation direction opposite to the punching direction by disconnecting the other part of the outer circumferential surface of the blank from the other portion of the sheet. | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090090008 | Cutter - A cutter is capable of cutting a pipe-shaped object so as to produce a cut surface which is almost perfectly perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the pipe-shaped object. A blade has a disc-shaped base plate having a blade edge on an outer periphery of the base plate, a level surface perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the base plate, and a sloped surface opposite the level surface and inclined with respect to the level surface so that a thickness of the blade increases toward a central portion of the blade. The sloped surface is shaped such that an angle of inclination of an outer peripheral portion of the sloped surface with respect to the level surface is larger than an angle of inclination of a remaining portion of the sloped surface with respect to the level surface. The level surface has fine grooves thereon. As long as the grooves are formed at intervals from the outer periphery to the center of the blade, the grooves may constitute either a spiral formed all over the level surface | 2009-04-09 |
| 20090090009 | SERVICEABLE PIVOT FOR SHEARS - This invention relates to a demolitions shears, including a body having a fixed jaw and a movable jaw that pivots with respect to the fixed jaw. A main shaft for pivotally mounting the moveable jaw to the body. A hydraulic cylinder for actuating the movable jaw to pivot. The movable jaw includes a first rotation stop and the main shaft including a second rotation stop. When the main shaft is installed in the moveable jaw, the first rotation stop and the second rotation stop are coupled to prevent relative rotation between the main shaft and the movable jaw, without axially fixing the main shaft to the movable jaw. A removable stop assembly is constructed and arranged to limit axial movement between the main shaft and the movable jaw. | 2009-04-09 |
