16th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 48 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110093955 | DESIGNING SECURITY INTO SOFTWARE DURING THE DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for a comprehensive software security system. The overarching software security system described and claimed herein provides for a system that address all of the concerns and vulnerabilities present at the design level (i.e., new software applications) and the production level (i.e., pre-existing software applications) associated with software. Additionally, the system governs the individual security processes and practices. The software security system defines specific security practices and the timing for application of the practices within the overall software development lifecycle. Additionally, the disclosed software security system takes advantage of role specialization, such as security specialization, to increase effectiveness and limit conflicts of interest within the design process. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093956 | Protecting a Mobile Device Against a Denial of Service Attack - A method of protecting a mobile device against malware is described. The mobile device comprises a backup operating system, the backup operating system being stored, preferably in a ROM, in the mobile device separately from the active operating system. The method comprises the steps of: providing a signal indicative of the possible presence of malware in the mobile device; and, replacing in response to the signal the active operating system with the backup operating system. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093957 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADMINISTERING A SECURE DATA REPOSITORY - A method, system and computer program product for administering a secure data repository. Rather than using a specific database, an application may use an existing hierarchical file structure, such as provided by conventional operating systems, to store structured data in a number of files. To detect unauthorized, malicious or inadvertent changes to these files, either within one or more files, or by deletion, replacement or movement of files in their entirety, each file incorporates a last change timestamp and the contents of the file are digitally signed. Furthermore, every file in the secure repository is logged in an index file together with its respective change date stamp, and the index file as a whole is also digitally signed. Unauthorized changes can be identified by comparison of the file date stamps with the content of the index as well as verifying the validity of each digital signature. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093958 | Secure Data Storage Apparatus and Method - More and more personal or confidential information is stored in storage devices such as but not limited to, laptops, cell phones or USB keys, which are mobile per essence. Due to their mobility, such devices tend to be left unattended or even be lost, compromising the security of the data. This invention is a method to prevent access to the data on a mobile storage device when the intended recipient or user is not in closed range. The invention relies on the use of wireless communication protocol such as but not limited to RF, Bluetooth or Wi-fi to pair a security device with the storage device to enable its functionality. When the security device is not in communication range of the storage device, the data is made inaccessible. A data storage device may include a wireless communication interface used to secure the data, wherein the data storage is partitioned, with each partition having a different security profile. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093959 | CRYPTOTIS PARVA SCREENING MODEL FOR ANTIEMETIC POTENTIAL - The present invention provides for anrelate to an animal model for characterizing emesis, and for screening and characterizing emetic and antiemetic agents. In several embodiments, the Least Shrew, | 2011-04-21 |
20110093960 | Methods of identifying agents that ameliorate or modulate effects of PRO1328 gene disruptions - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO227, PRO233, PRO238, PRO1328, PRO4342, PRO7423, PRO10096, PRO21384, PRO353 or PRO1885 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093961 | MOUSE LAMBDA LIGHT CHAIN LOCUS - The present invention provides in a first aspect a mouse in which the λ (lambda) light chain locus has been functionally silenced. In one embodiment, the mouse λ light chain locus was functional silenced by deletion of gene segments coding for the λ light chain locus. In a further aspect, a mouse containing functionally silenced λ and κ (kappa) L chain loci was produced. The invention is useful for the production of antibodies, for example heterologous antibodies, including heavy chain only antibodies. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093962 | BREAST DISEASE TARGETS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides a method for diagnosing and detecting diseases associated with breast. The present invention provides one or more proteins or fragments thereof, peptides or nucleic acid molecules differentially expressed in breast diseases (BCAT) and antibodies binds to BCAT. The present invention provides that BCAT is used as targets for screening agents that modulates the BCAT activities. Further the present invention provides methods for treating diseases associated with breast. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093963 | Enhanced Expression of Human or Humanized Immunoglobulin in Non-Human Transgenic Animals - The present invention describes transgenic animals with human(ized) immunoglobulin loci and transgenes encoding human(ized) Igα and/or Igβ sequences. Of particular interest are animals with transgenic heavy and light chain immunoglobulin loci capable of producing a diversified human(ized) antibody repertoire that have their endogenous production of Ig and/or endogenous Igα and/or Igβ sequences suppressed. Simultaneous expression of human(ized) immunoglobulin and human(ized) Igα and/or Igβ results in normal B-cell development, affinity maturation and efficient expression of human(ized) antibodies. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093964 | URANIUM-CHELATING PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The invention concerns uranium-chelating peptides as well as their uses for decontaminating soils and water, and for detecting and treating people contaminated by uranium. Said peptides have a helix-loop-helix type structure comprising the sequence of a calmodulin loop including at least one mutation of neutral residues selected from the group consisting of S, T, C, H, Y, N and Q, of one, two or three residues of at least one of the four calmodulin calcium binding sites: site I: residues selected among D20, D22 and D24 residues; site II: residues selected among D56, D58 and N60 residues; site III: residues selected among D93, D95 and N97 residues; site IV: residues selected among D129, D131 and D133 residues; said positions being indicated with reference to the human calmodulin sequence. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093965 | PHOSPHOLIPASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - The invention provides novel polypeptides having phospholipase activity, including, e.g., phospholipase A, B, C and D activity, patatin activity, phosphatidic acid phosphatases (PAP) and/or lipid acyl hydrolase (LAH) activity, nucleic acids encoding them and antibodies that bind to them. Industrial methods, e.g., oil degumming, and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093966 | PLANT HEIGHT REGULATORY GENE AND USES THEREOF - Provided are a crop height regulatory gene from | 2011-04-21 |
20110093967 | GENOMICALLY MULTIPLIED RAPESEED PLANTS, COMPOSITIONS DERIVED THEREFROM AND USES OF SAME - A rapeseed plant having a multiplied genome being at least as fertile as a euploid rapeseed plant isogenic to the genomically multiplied plant grown under similar conditions. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093968 | Cotton Variety ST 5288B2F - The cotton variety ST 5288B2F is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety ST 5288B2F with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of ST 5288B2F and to plants of ST 5288B2F reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from ST 5288B2F. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093969 | GLYPHOSATE TOLERANT PERENNIAL RYEGRASS NAMED 'REPLAY' - The present invention relates to a new, distinct and stable variety of glyphosate tolerant perennial ryegrass, botanically known as | 2011-04-21 |
20110093970 | Methods and Means to Modify Fiber Strength in Fiber-Producing Plants - This invention relates to the field of agriculture, more specifically to the use of molecular biology techniques to alter fiber-producing plants, particularly cotton plants, and/or accelerate breeding of such fiber-producing plants. Methods and means are provided to alter fiber qualities, such as increasing fiber strength. Methods are also provided to identify molecular markers associated with fiber strength in a population of cotton varieties and related progenitor plants. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093971 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR S080202 - A soybean cultivar designated S080202 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S080202, to the plants of soybean S080202, to plant parts of soybean cultivar S080202, and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar S080202 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars, or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean variety S080202, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S080202, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar S080202 with another soybean cultivar. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093972 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR S080123 - A soybean cultivar designated S080123 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S080123, to the plants of soybean S080123, to plant parts of soybean cultivar S080123, and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar S080123 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars, or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean variety S080123, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S080123, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar S080123 with another soybean cultivar. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093973 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR S080122 - A soybean cultivar designated S080122 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S080122, to the plants of soybean S080122, to plant parts of soybean cultivar S080122, and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar S080122 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars, or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean variety S080122, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S080122, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar S080122 with another soybean cultivar. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093974 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR S080121 - A soybean cultivar designated S080121 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S080121, to the plants of soybean S080121, to plant parts of soybean cultivar S080121, and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar S080121 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars, or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean variety S080121, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S080121, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar S080121 with another soybean cultivar. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093975 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR S080098 - A soybean cultivar designated S080098 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S080098, to the plants of soybean S080098, to plant parts of soybean cultivar S080098, and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar S080098 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars, or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean variety S080098, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S080098, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar S080098 with another soybean cultivar. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093976 | Rice Cultivar CL 181-AR - A rice cultivar designated CL 181-AR is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar CL 181-AR, to the plants of rice CL 181-AR, to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar CL 181-AR with itself or another rice variety, and to methods for controlling weeds in the vicinity of plants of rice cultivar CL 181-AR, which comprises increased resistance to acetohydroxyacid synthase-inhibiting herbicides. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar CL 181-AR with another rice cultivar. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093977 | Cotton Cultivar 856-1 - A cotton cultivar, designated 856-1, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cotton cultivar 856-1, to the plants of cotton 856-1 and to methods for producing a cotton plant produced by crossing the cultivar 856-1 with itself or another cotton variety. The invention further relates to hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 856-1 with another cotton cultivar. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093978 | Cotton Cultivar L-403 - A cotton cultivar, designated L-403, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cotton cultivar L-403, to the plants of cotton L-403 and to methods for producing a cotton plant produced by crossing the cultivar L-403 with itself or another cotton variety. The invention further relates to hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar L-403 with another cotton cultivar. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093979 | Cotton Cultivar L-1000 - A cotton cultivar, designated L-1000, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cotton cultivar L-1000, to the plants of cotton L-1000 and to methods for producing a cotton plant produced by crossing the cultivar L-1000 with itself or another cotton variety. The invention further relates to hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar L-1000 with another cotton cultivar. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093980 | Cotton Cultivar L-9009-6 - A cotton cultivar, designated L-9009-6, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cotton cultivar L-9009-6, to the plants of cotton L-9009-6 and to methods for producing a cotton plant produced by crossing the cultivar L-9009-6 with itself or another cotton variety. The invention further relates to hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar L-9009-6 with another cotton cultivar. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093981 | Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with transcription in plants and uses thereof for plant improvement - Polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093982 | USE OF DENDRIMER NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR DELIVERY OF BIOMOLECULES INTO PLANT CELLS - Provided are methods for introducing a molecule of interest into a plant cell having a cell wall by using dendrimers, and optionally one or more CPPs. Methods are provided for genetically or otherwise modifying plants and for treating or preventing disease in plant cells comprising a cell wall. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093983 | ALGAL GLYCEROL-3 PHOSPHATE ACYLTRANSFERASE - The present disclosure relates to the isolation of, purification of, characterization of, and uses for a glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase (TpGPAT1), and genes encoding TpGPAT1, from algae. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093985 | TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR FOR PROMOTING LATERAL ROOT GROWTH UNDER NITROGEN-LIMITING CONDITIONS - This invention provides a transcription factor AGL21 (AGAMOUS-LIKE 21), which can positively regulate the lateral root growth of a plant when the external supply of N is limited, a homologue thereof or a mutant thereof, gene encoding thereof and a transformed plant with the gene. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093986 | TOMATO SIMYB12 TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR AND GENETIC SELECTION THEREOF - The present invention discloses that down regulation of the SlMYB12 transcription factor results in the colorless peel y phenotype in tomato fruit. The present invention provides polynucleotides encoding the tomato SlMYB12 transcription factor and genetic markers derived therefrom, useful in the breeding of tomato plants having the colorless peel phenotype and in the production of transgenic plants having altered flavonoid content. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093987 | MEMS ACTUATOR DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE SENSORS - An electro-thermal actuator which includes a unit cell comprising at least one thermal bimorph, the thermal bimorph comprising at least two materials of different thermal expansion coefficient bonded together, the unit cell having a first end and a second end; and at least one temperature sensor located on the at least one thermal bimorph for measuring a temperature of the at least one thermal bimorph and determining a position of the unit cell. The basic structure can be expanded to 1-D, 2-D and 3-D positioners. The bimorphs can also be coupled to an active yoke which is in turn anchored to a plate, in order to reduce the parasitic heat effects on displacement of the tip of the bimorph. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093988 | STUD SCANNER - A scanning device ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110093989 | SCANNER DEVICE FOR SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPE - A scanner device is provided which enables high-frequency scanning and can increase the speed of a scanning probe microscope. A scanner device ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110093990 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR CHARACTERISING AN ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY TIP - A method for characterising an atomic force microscopy tip using a characterisation structure having two inclined sidewalls opposite one another and of which at least one actual lateral distance separating the two inclined sidewalls corresponding to a given height is known, the method including scanning the surfaces of the inclined sidewalls by the tip, the scanning being carried out while the tip oscillates solely vertically; measuring, for the given height, the lateral distance separating the two inclined sidewalls, the measurement incorporating the convolution of the shape of the tip with the shape of the characterisation structure; and determining a characteristic dimension of the tip as a function of the measured lateral distance, and of the actual lateral distance. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093991 | Probe Storage Container, Prober Apparatus, Probe Arranging Method and Manufacturing Method of Probe Storage Container - An object of the present invention relates to an arrangement of a manufactured probe in a prober apparatus without being exposed to an atmospheric air. | 2011-04-21 |
20110093992 | POLYSCIAS PLANT NAMED 'ARA8001' - A new and distinct | 2011-04-21 |
20110093993 | ALOE X GASTERIA PLANT NAMED 'WT01' - A new and distinct | 2011-04-21 |
20110093994 | CALATHEA PLANT NAMED 'HGV09' - A new and distinct | 2011-04-21 |
20110093995 | ECHINACEA PLANT NAMED 'CATHARINA' - A new and distinct | 2011-04-21 |
20110088131 | Boxing exercise device - An exercise device includes a left glove member adapted to be worn on the left hand of a user and a right glove member adapted to be worn on the right hand of the user, the left and right glove members each having an impact area and an elastomeric cord extending from a center of the impact area to a ball, such that the ball is connected to the left and right glove members by the elastomeric cords of equal length. A rigid plate member is fitted within each of the left and right glove members for providing a solid surface at the impact area. The user, wearing the left and right glove members, alternates movement of the hands in a repeated left and right punch throwing action which causes the ball to alternately strike the impact areas of the glove members and travel away from the user until the elastomeric cord leading from the opposite hand stretches taut and causes the ball to travel back towards the user for subsequent striking with the opposite hand. This alternating action is repeated for as many punches as the user can continue to hit the ball. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088132 | COUGH CUFF - A flexible cuff that releasably fastens at the elbow to protect clothing and act as an additional barrier to the spread of germs. The cuff comprises a band, a pocket, a fastener and a liner. The band encircles a wearer's arm with the pocket open across a width of the band at the inside of the elbow. The pocket comprises pleats that hold the pocket open when the elbow is bent. The pocket holds items such as tissues, handkerchiefs, wipes and the like. The liner may be permanently affixed to the pocket or removeably insertable into a pouch located in the pocket. The liner may include additional components attached to the liner at an end of the liner protruding from the pouch such that the additional component is contained within the pocket. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088133 | Bib-scarf system - A bib-scarf system which is simple to manufacture and creates an adjustable, nonplanar bib. The system incorporates a piece of fabric, a horizontal opening in the fabric, and a horizontal strap. The fabric is cut to a predetermined rectangular size. Then a horizontal opening is created in the center of the fabric. The fabric at the top of the newly created horizontal opening is folded over and pulled through the opening. A strap is then run through the horizontal opening and fold in the top half of the fabric. This process creates an adjustable nonplanar bib which can be attached to the wearer with the strap either worn around the neck or secured to a garment which receives the strap. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088134 | Multiple active swimwear set featuring separate full bra support and interchangeable pieces - A Multiple Active Swimwear set is a outfit created for confidence and comfort in a swimsuit. Typically swimsuits feel like undergarments you wear with nothing on top. This particular line is a mockery of an everyday outfit women would typically wear on a summer day. Transformed into an outfit made for swim and water activities. Wearing “regular” clothing atop a swimsuit for cover is a shout of being unconfident in your swim attire. This swim line gives the same “feeling” of wearing a typical full underwire bra, a tank shirt and a short or skirt bottom as women do daily. With that confidence gives women an opportunity to participate in water activity without feeling completely exposed or like they are in their “lingerie” in public. It can be worn as an outfit into public areas without additional cover up and into water activities as well. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088135 | CONVERTIBLE GARMENT - A convertible garment that is reconfigurable from a garment to a neck pillow. The neck pillow may be generally U-shaped to fit about the neck of a wearer. The garment may include a pocket generally corresponding in shape to desired shape of the neck pillow. The pocket is of sufficient size to receive the remainder of the garment so that the remainder of the garment can be inserted into the pocket. The pocket may be sized so that the remainder of the garment substantially fills the pocket, thereby providing a relatively firm neck pillow capable of providing the desired level of neck support. The pocket may have a closure, such as a zipper, to retain the remainder of the garment in the pocket. The garment may be a jacket with the pocket located in the lower back that opens to the inside of the garment. The pocket may be manufactured from or lined with a soft material, such as a brushed tricot or a fleece. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088136 | Fabric Article Having a Side Fold Non-Gathering Feature - A garment is provided having an upper torso portion with a neck pass through opening, a trunk portion, and securement elements. The trunk portion includes a left arm port, a right arm port, a left hand side-fold assembly, and a right hand side-fold assembly, a front panel, and a back panel, each of the left hand side-fold assembly and the right hand side-fold assembly being connected to the back panel and the front panel and being foldable to overlie a respective lateral area of the front panel of the trunk portion. The securement elements secure the left hand side-fold assembly and the right hand side-fold assembly in a plurality of different folded dispositions, thereby providing a capability to adjustably vary a lateral width of the garment. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088137 | Revesible Garment with Warming Side and Cooling Side - A reversible garment with a warming side and a cooling side is comprised of a double knit fabric including a first face and a second face. The garment is reversible such that either face may be worn on the exterior of the garment. When the first side of the garment is worn against the body, the garment provides a heating effect by trapping air and body heat while wicking moisture to the outside of the fabric. When the second side of the garment is worn against the body, the garment provides a cooling garment by accelerating moisture movement across the fabric. Indicia are provided on the garment to indicate whether heating or cooling effects will be provided in the first-side-out configuration and the second-side-out configuration. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088138 | Heating inner part for gloves - An inner part for a glove includes a palm pouch and a finger pouch and an outer bag is mounted to the finger pouch and includes four finger pockets. A receiving pocket is located on the palm pouch and has a cover for sealing the receiving pocket. An electro-heat unit includes a heat plate, a power source and a controller, the heat plate is electrically connected to the power source by a cable and the controller is electrically connected to the power source. The heat plate includes four insertion plates so as to be inserted into the finger pouches and each insertion plate has a heating item which is powered by electric power to provide temperature to the wearer's fingers. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088139 | HAND PROTECTION SYSTEM - A system which in use is mounted onto a glove for protecting the back of a user's hand comprises a plurality of elongate, flexible strips, each overlying a respective finger. Each strip has a first end portion serving as sole means of fixedly attaching the strip to the glove, usually in the vicinity of the fingertips, and a remaining portion, extending to the second end of the strip, which is free to move relative to the glove. In this respect, a plurality of discrete guide structures are attached to the glove at a spacing remote from the first end portion) of each strip so that the strip extends across, through or into the guide structure and is held in position on the glove in a manner which allows sliding displacement of the remaining portion of the strip along the longitudinal axis of the strip. The guide structures may be configured to provide a closed tunnel through which the strip extends, or in other versions may be open so that opposing engagement lugs slidingly retain side edges of the strip. Optionally, a plate assembly is mounted over the knuckle and/or metacarpal region of the hand and is configured to provide plural guide portions into which the free second end portions of at least some of the strips are received in slidable manner. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088140 | Latex gloves and articles with geometrically defined surface texture providing enhanced grip and method for in-line processing thereof - Latex articles with geometrically defined surface structure providing enhanced grip characteristics in dry, wet or oily environment; and a method of making same comprising applying a polymeric coagulant coating to a smooth former surface, wherein the coating becomes tacky during drying, applying discrete coagulant particles of selected size, shape and distribution to the tacky coating to attach and protrude from the former surface with the polymeric coagulant coating, dipping the former into an aqueous latex emulsion, wherein the polymeric coagulant coating and the discrete coagulating particles destabilize the latex, thereby developing a latex layer, vulcanizing and stripping the latex article inside out, and dissolving the discrete coagulant particles in water or suitable solvents to reveal the geometrically designed texture with pre-selected size, shape and distribution of impressions providing improved dry, wet and oily surface grip by removal of a fluid boundary layer. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088141 | Cap and visor apparatus - A baseball-type cap and visor apparatus having a visor portion simulating that of an actual “off-road” motorcycle or other bike racing helmet. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088142 | Hat with audio recording and playback features - Disclosed is headgear with audio recording and playback capability that may capture the sound of the voice of the wearer or other sounds in the vicinity of the headgear. An electronic module containing specialized recording and playback integrated circuitry (IC), together with a microphone and speaker, are integral components of the semi-rigid brim of the headgear. A series of microchips, are used to record a vocal message, a music track, or a desired sound proximate the wearer of the hat, in selected increments of time. The material thusly recorded may be played back via an integral speaker so as to be audible to the wearer or other persons nearby. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088143 | HAT WITH SOUND PLAYING FUNCTION - A hat with sound playing function includes a hat body, a brim extending from the hat body and at least one slim speaker. The brim has a supporting layer and a decorating layer covering a surface of the supporting layer. The at least one slim speaker is disposed between the supporting layer and the decorating layer. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088144 | HEADWEAR WITH FEATURES FOR HOLDING A PAIR OF EYEGLASSES THEREON - Stem holders are attached to opposing sides of the headwear crown, each forming an opening extending from its front edge to its back edge. The front and back edges of each stem holder may be partially attached to the crown such that the opening is larger along the front than along the back. At least a portion of the opening may be angled downward from front to back. For brimmed headwear, a raised flair may be positioned on the brim to create a pocket between it and the crown. For brimless headwear, the raised flair may be attached to the front of the crown to form a pocket between it and at least a portion of the crown. In either the brimmed or brimless configuration, the lens portion of the glasses will rest in the pocket when the stems of the glasses are inserted into the stem holders. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088145 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR PROPHYLAXIS OR TREATMENT OF A DISORDER ACCOMPANYING A FOOT DEFORMATION - [Problems] To provide a supporter, socks or stockings which can maintain the transverse arch even under the user's weight, and enables comprehensive, effective prophylaxis and treatment of disorders accompanying foot deformation (e.g., splayfoot, hallux valgus and PTTD) without discomfort or pain. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088146 | Reflecting material - A method of manufacturing a retro-reflective shell having a curved or irregular surface for reflecting light in all directions from a laminated product, comprising a substantially flat sheet of a plastic material and a reflective layer on at least one side of said flat sheet plastic material. The reflective layer comprises a transparent adhesive substance and transparent glass or plastic pearls with a diameter between 0.01 and 0.05 mm. The substance adheres to the flat sheet plastic material, to form the laminated product. The product is heated to a thermo-vacuum-forming temperature, whereupon the product is vacuum-formed on a mould having the desired curved or irregular surface shape, in order to form a shell. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088147 | Open face helmet - A cheek pad provided with shape-retaining properties is easily attached or removed, having light weight and effective shock-absorbing performance. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088148 | Adjustable head band for a helmet - An adjustable head band for a helmet has a base, a band, an adjusting wheel, a dial and a cover. The base has at least one pawl. The band is annular and is movably mounted through the base and has two toothed ends. The toothed ends correspond to each other. The adjusting wheel has a gear and a ratchet wheel. The gear engages the toothed ends of the band. The ratchet wheel engages the at least one pawl of the base. The dial is mounted on the adjusting wheel. The cover is mounted on the base. The adjustable head band is attached to a helmet and is convenient and easy to operate to allow customization of the helmet a head. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088149 | Method For Applying a Protective and Decorative Covering to Sports Helmets - A method for one or more of protecting and decorating a sports helmet. The method including; positioning an opening in a band of heat shrink material around an external outer surface of the sports helmet, the opening being larger than a corresponding size of the external outer surface of the sports helmet; and applying heat to the heat shrink material to shrink the heat shrink material to a size of the external outer surface of the helmet. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088150 | SWIMMING GOGGLES - Swimming goggles includes goggle bodies and face-contact pads. Each face-contact pat is mounted to the goggle body wherein an upper bottom surface and a lower bottom surface, respectively being in contact with positions above and below each eye of a wearer, are asymmetrically formed, and a distance from a lens front surface of the goggle body and an extension surface of the lens front surface to the lower bottom surface is greater than a distance from the lens front surface and the extension surface to the upper bottom surface. The swimming goggles does not leave un-wanted mark of the face-contact pad around the eyes of the wearer, a wearer does not feel uncomfortable, and water does not enter inside the goggles even when a high water pressure is applied at the time of diving or the like. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088151 | FIREFIGHTER'S TURNOUT COAT WITH SEAMLESS COLLAR - A firefighter's turnout coat comprising a coat body having a collar extending therefrom wherein the coat body and the collar each comprise an outer shell, a thermal liner, and a moisture barrier positioned between the outer shell and the thermal liner. The collar of the coat is an integral extension of the coat body such that there is no stitched collar seam connecting the collar to the coat body. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088152 | FireSafety Cushion or Pillow - The FireSafety Cushion or Pillow is a compact, cushion-like packet with a thinly padded surface of fire retardant material. It contains a poncho-like flame-resistant safety-wear of light to heavyweight flame-resistant material to be worn as a protective outer cover in an emergency to help reduce injuries from flash flames. It may contain other fire escape aids, such as ropes and masks, as options. It is to be placed in living areas, either public or private as a scatter pillow or an attachment to seats or bedboards etc., making it readily available in case of fire. The cushion or pillow should be easily detachable, so that a person can grab it on the run because every second counts in case of fire. This is to provide a much needed safety measure for a common hazard. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088153 | NON-CONTACT SPRAY TOILET BOWL CLEANING DEVICE - A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning fluid is disclosed. The device includes a container for the fluid, a fluid spray bar through which the fluid can be sprayed on the wall of the enclosure, a pumping apparatus for delivering fluid from the container to the fluid spray bar, and a controller. The fluid spray bar includes spray nozzles with different configurations and nozzle bodies to effectively spray the inner surface of the enclosure. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088154 | RELATIVELY COMPACT NON-CONTACT SPRAY TOILET BOWL CLEANING DEVICE - A device for providing cleansing composition to the inner surface of a wall of an enclosure with a fluid, the device having: (a) a first fluid spray bar having an interior space for receiving fluid from a source of the fluid and for spraying the inner surface of the wall of the enclosure. The first fluid spray bar has at least a first spray hole through which cleansing composition may be sprayed, the first spray hole being in fluid communication with the interior space of the spray bar. Additionally, the first spray hole provides a first tangential spray. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088155 | ELEVATED TOILET SEAT - A toilet seat elevates from a first elevation to a second elevation. If in the first elevation, the toilet bowl seat appears to be a normal toilet bowl seat. To elevate the toilet bowl seat the toilet bowl seat is guided in a slot and locked into an upper elevation and support legs depend downwardly from the seat. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088156 | Odourless toilet - An odourless toilet is provided. The toilet comprises a flush tank comprising a wet chamber, which comprises a flush assembly and a flush outlet. The toilet further comprises a ventilator inlet and a ventilator. The toilet also optionally comprises a toilet bowl, which comprises a basin and a basin access. In one aspect, the toilet comprises a diverter positioned between the flush tank and toilet bowl registering with the basin access. The diverter comprises a flush passage, which couples the flush outlet to a wet inlet of the basin access. The diverter also comprises an exhaust passage, which couples the ventilator inlet to a dry outlet of the basin access. A toilet assembly is also provided in which a fluid transfer passage passes between a basin portion and a storage portion including a wet chamber. A ventilator is operable to withdraw waste air through a waste air passage via the fluid transfer passage and an overflow passage. The overflow passage includes a trunk portion, a first branch portion and a second branch portion. The overflow passage operates to seal the second branch portion for waste air to pass from the basin portion to the ventilator through the trunk and the first branch portion. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088157 | Protective spa cover - A spa/hot tub protective cover prevents the adverse effects of the sun and; weather from causing damage to a spa or hot tub. It also prevents damage or soiling by tree sap, insects, bird droppings, etc. The protective cover is constructed from a synthetic canvas-type of material which is well suited to protect the underlying spa. The protective spa cover is designed to cover the entire spa, with the exception of the pivot arms which aid in flipping the lid out of the way during use of the spa and the optional attached handrail. The spa cover is easily slipped over the spa, where it can remain for years without having to be removed. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088158 | Baby Bucket - The Baby Bucket is one single plastic extrusion poured product. The upright shape and the specially contoured smooth internal surface of the Baby Bucket simulate the shape and inside of a mother's womb and enable a baby to take a fetal position; therefore, the Baby Bucket gives a baby a natural and stress free bathing experience. Furthermore, the upright position reduces the chance of a baby swallowing water and/or drowning in water like in a conventional flat bath tub. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088159 | WALL-ENTRY BATHTUB - A wall-entry bathtub includes an entry wall movable between a raised position and a lowered position to provide convenient ingress and egress. A handle assembly is coupled to a pair of latches and brackets to selectively restrain the wall-entry bathtub in the raised position. A counterweight assembly is coupled to the entry wall and reduces the force required to move the entry wall between the lowered and raised positions. The entry wall also includes a seal member that is expandable to inhibit water from leaking past the entry wall when the wall-entry bathtub is in use. Dual drains are provided to reduce the time required to drain water from the wall-entry bathtub. And, a controller, in combination with a variety of sensors, applies predetermined logic to control the water filling, entry wall sealing, and water draining of the wall-entry bathtub. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088160 | SHOWER FLOOR FORMERS | 2011-04-21 |
20110088161 | SHOWER FLOOR FORMERS | 2011-04-21 |
20110088162 | SINK DRAIN WATER COLLECTOR - Improvements in conservation and collection of water that gray water that normally is washed down a drain is disclosed. The conservation tool is a side pipe or “T” that allows water with minimal or no heavy solids to flow out the side pipe. The side pipe exists above a water trap at a height that is about the top of the trap. Heavy materials will fall straight down the trap but only fairly clear fluids will stay above the trap and flow down the side pipe. The side pipe is connected with a hose to a reservoir holding tank. A valve is manually operable to stop any flow into the reservoir. The reservoir is removable for use to feed plants or grass with the collected gray water. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088163 | Fold Up Dormitory Apparatus, System and Method - “The Fold Up Dormitory” is intended for use in situations where living and working quarters for a small or large number of people are required on short notice or irregular intervals. The apparatus is made of wood, steel and premanufactured hardware, and comprises components for sleeping, working and storage of small items. It is mobile, simple to operate and offers many options to those who use it. The apparatus comprises: a central core; a pair of folding frames, each pivotally connected to the central core on opposite sides thereof, for rotation about vertical frame-to-core axes of connection; a bed platform pivotally connected to a first side of the central core, for rotation about a horizontal bed-to-core axis of connection; a desk surface pivotally connected to a second side of the central core, for rotation about a horizontal desk-to-core axis of connection; and storage shelving within the central core. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088164 | Multi-purpose Hospital Bed - Disclosed is a method for transferring a patient from a first bed to a second bed, wherein said patient is disposed upon said first bed and said first bed and second bed comprise a surface for resting said patient comprising a plurality of predetermined sections. The method further discloses removing at least one of said plurality of predetermined sections of said surface of said first bed and replacing it with at least one of said plurality of predetermined sections of said surface of said second bed and removing at least one of said plurality of predetermined sections of said surface of said second bed and replacing it with at least one of said plurality of predetermined sections of said surface of said first bed; combining said surface of said first bed with said surface of said second bed; and transferring said patient from said first bed to second bed. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088165 | BLANKET BACKPACK - Embodiments of the invention relate to a child sleeping system comprising a blanket, a pillow, pillow band and a carrying pouch. The blanket has a generally rectangular configuration and a length and a width. The pillow has a generally rectangular configuration filled with a non-allergenic material, and has a length and width, at least one of the pillow length and width in a predetermined dimensional relationship with at least one of the blanket length and width. The carrying pouch has a generally rectangular configuration, defines an opening at the first edge and communicates with the blanket second edge; the carrying pouch has a length and width in a predetermined dimensional relationship with at least one of the pillow length and width. The carrying pouch is adapted to receive the blanket and pillow when the pillow is folded over and the blanket side edges are folded over the pillow. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088166 | PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR RADIOTHERAPY - A patient positioning system for radiotherapy, comprising a device for positioning a patient within the framework of treatment planning, using image detection and/or carrying out radiation treatment, comprising a patient bed on which a patient is positioned, wherein means are provided by which the same bed may be arranged both on a planning couch for image detection within the framework of treatment planning as well as on a radiotherapy table, and by providing a reference means on the patient bed by which the position of the immobilized patient or of a marked radiation target is determined with respect to the patient bed. Within this framework, a corresponding method is also provided, as well as an adjusting means for the transport and the bed. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088167 | HOSPITAL BED WITH ADJUSTABLE SLEEPING SURFACE - A hospital bed includes a mattress support attached to an end panel of adjustable height. The panel comprises a lower frame and a movable upper frame defining between them two spaced vertical uprights, of telescopic structure, an actuating cylinder, and an extension amplification mechanism. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088168 | PRAYER PILLOW WITH MULTIFUNCTIONS - A multiple function pillow used for kneeling, sitting, sleeping and traveling which includes a cushion member and a protective cover. A mechanism is for removably inserting the cushion member into the protective cover, to allow a person to rest their head, back, sit and kneel thereon. A mechanism is for securing opposite ends of the protective cover together, wherein the cushion member can be folded into a closed position, so as to be wrapped and retained about a wrist of a person, a handle of a suitcase, a strap of a bag and a strap of a purse for easy transportation thereof. Two non-slip neoprene material pads are used. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088169 | Mattress with one or more hidden cavities for storing valuables - A mattress has at least one cavity that is covered by a flap formed by the top quilt or covering of the mattress. The cavity is formed by eliminating one or more foam layers corresponding to the size, shape and depth of the desired cavity. In a preferred embodiment, two or more cavities are provided, each at a corner of the mattress. The top quilt, forming the flap, is secured with the use of releasable fasteners, such as hook and loop fasteners, to completely conceal the pocket when closed. The releasable fasteners allow the flap to be conveniently opened and closed so that jewelry, currency or other valuables and items can be placed within or removed from the one or more hidden cavities. The manner of creating the hidden cavity allows for ease in manufacturing without additional cost, labor or materials other than the releasable fasteners. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088170 | MAGNETIC ROOFING HATCHET - A hatchet head for a roofing tool includes a hammering end having a striking face and a first bore formed in the striking face. The hatchet head also comprises a magnet assembly disposed within the first bore, where the magnet assembly includes a magnet and a cover having a uniform diameter along its length. The cover is configured to retain the magnet within the first bore. Additionally, the hatchet head includes a multi-purpose end having a thickness and an elongated slot extends through the thickness. A gauging assembly is disposed through the elongated slot. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088171 | Hypochlorite Composition with Enhanced Fabric and Equipment Safety Benefits - The present invention provides an aqueous bleaching composition comprising from about 1.0% to 10.0% by weight of alkali metal hypochlorite, from about 0.05% to 5.0% by weight of alkali metal hydroxide to provide the composition with a pH in the range of from about 9 to 14; from about 0.02% to 5.0% by weight of a metal silicate or mixtures of metal silicates; from about 0.0001% to 0.2% by weight of a metal periodate; and water. The compositions reliably protect the fabric against yellowing and weakening while providing protection to stainless steel metal parts of the washing machine and metal garment decors such as buckles, buttons, etc. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088172 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a tub provided in the cabinet, a drum rotatably provided in the tub for receiving laundry, a gasket provided between the cabinet and the tub, a plurality of spray nozzles provided at a lower part of the gasket for spraying wash water upward into the drum, and a pump for pumping wash water to the spray nozzles. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088173 | POLYMERIC HAIR DYES - Disclosed are polymeric dyes obtained by the reaction of (a) a basic polycondensate with (b) an electrophilic dye of formula (2) P—X—Y | 2011-04-21 |
20110088174 | COUNTERBALANCE MECHANISM FOR FOLD OUT RAMP - A ramp assembly has a ramp portion configured for reciprocating movement between a stowed position, a deployed position, and a neutral position, and a counterbalance. The counterbalance includes a restraint slidably coupled to a driving element having a spring fitting. The drive element includes a first engagement surface for engaging a first bearing surface associated with the ramp portion and a second engagement surface for engaging a second bearing surface associated with the ramp portion. A compression spring is disposed between a portion of the restraint and the spring fitting so that the compression spring provides a force to bias the ramp portion toward the stowed position when the ramp portion is between the deployed position and the neutral position, and toward the deployed position when the ramp portion is between the stowed position and the neutral position. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088175 | COUNTERBALANCE MECHANISM FOR FOLD OUT RAMP - A ramp assembly has a ramp portion configured for reciprocating motion between a stowed position, a deployed position, and a neutral position. A counterbalance is associated with the ramp portion and includes a drive element with a spring fitting. The drive element is rotatably coupled about a first axis of rotation that moves along an arcuate path. A restraint is slidably coupled to the drive element and is also rotatably coupled about a fixed axis of rotation. An end stop is associated with the restraint. A compression spring is disposed between the spring fitting and a portion of the restraint so that the compression spring provides a force to bias the ramp portion toward the neutral position. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088176 | COUNTERBALANCE MECHANISM FOR FOLD OUT RAMP - A ramp assembly includes a ramp portion configured for reciprocating motion between a stowed position, a deployed position, and a neutral position. A counterbalance comprises a shaft and a crank fixedly coupled to the shaft. A rod is rotatably coupled to the crank with an end fitting, and an end stop is slidably coupled to the rod. A compression spring is disposed between the end fitting and the end stop, wherein the compression spring provides a force to bias the ramp portion toward the stowed position when the ramp portion is between the deployed position and the neutral position, and toward the deployed position when the ramp portion is between the stowed position and the neutral position. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088177 | COUNTERBALANCE MECHANISM FOR FOLD OUT RAMP - A ramp assembly includes a ramp portion configured for reciprocating motion between a stowed position, a deployed position, and a neutral position. The ramp assembly further includes a counterbalance that provides a force to bias the ramp portion toward the stowed position when the ramp portion is between the deployed position and the neutral position, and toward the deployed position when the ramp portion is between the stowed position and the neutral position. A shaft rotates in a first direction when the ramp portion moves toward the stowed position, and in a second direction opposite the first direction when the ramp portion moves toward the deployed position. A crank is fixedly coupled to the shaft. A rod is rotatably coupled at a first end to the crank about a first axis and at a second end to a cylinder. The cylinder is coupled for rotational movement about a second axis. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088178 | DEPLOYABLE RAMP ASSEMBLY - A deployable ramp assembly including a fixed ramp portion and a pivotable ramp portion connected thereto through a direct pivot connection to pivot between stowed and deployed positions defined at a first angle from one another, a cover member pivotally connected to the fixed portion to pivot between closed and opened positions defined at a second angle from one another which is substantially smaller than the first angle, a drive assembly pivoting the cover member between the closed and opened positions, and a multiplier assembly interconnecting the pivotable portion and the cover member to transfer the pivoting motion of the cover member to the pivotable portion in an amplified manner, the multiplier assembly bringing the pivotable portion in the stowed position when the cover member is in the closed position and the pivotable portion in the deployed position when the cover member is in the opened position. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088179 | COUNTERBALANCE MECHANISM FOR FOLD OUT RAMP - A ramp assembly has a ramp portion configured for reciprocating movement between a stowed position, a deployed position, and a neutral position, and a counterbalance. The counterbalance includes a compression spring and an engagement fitting associated with a first end of the spring. A first bearing element is operably coupled to the ramp portion so that movement of the ramp portion from the neutral position toward the stowed position engages the first bearing element with the engagement fitting to move the first end of the spring toward a second end of the spring. A second bearing element is operably coupled to the ramp portions of that movement of the ramp portion from the neutral position toward the deployed position engages the second bearing element with the engagement fitting to move the first end of the spring toward the second end of the spring. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088180 | POOL CLEANERS - A pool cleaner has a float and close proximity counterweight that together improve the applied torque to steer the pool cleaner, a body | 2011-04-21 |
20110088181 | Convertible Pressure/Suction Swimming Pool Cleaner - A swimming pool cleaner interchangeably usable as a suction cleaner and as a pressure cleaner. The cleaner is of the type movable along an underwater pool surface to clean debris therefrom, the pool cleaner including a body having a debris inlet and a debris outlet. The body is adapted at the debris outlet for securement of either a water-suction hose connected to a remote suction system or a debris-collection device entrapping debris and passing water therethrough back into the pool. A venturi-line structure is secured with respect to the body. The venturi-line structure includes a venturi-line inlet adapted for connection of a water-flow line fed by a remote pump and a venturi jet located at the debris inlet to cause accelerated flow substantially thereacross and into the body when the cleaner is used as a pressure cleaner. The body includes a debris-inlet adjuster configured to reduce the debris inlet to adapt the cleaner for use as a suction cleaner. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088182 | POOL CLEANING VEHICLE HAVING AN ADVANCED DRAIN SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a pool cleaning an electric pool cleaning vehicle having a drive assembly and including an advanced system for draining water from the vehicle as the vehicle is removed from a pool of water. The vehicle includes a housing defining a body shell and the body shell having an interior cavity and an electrical power cord to supply power to the vehicle having a connection point on the vehicle. A filtering system is located within the body cavity. The vehicle includes a drain door assembly and the drain door assembly has an inlet connected to the filtering system. A handle is located adjacent the electrical cord connection point, sized and shaped to easily lift the vehicle filled with water out of a pool and the drain door assembly being on an opposed portion of the vehicle from the handle. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088183 | PHYSIOLOGICAL RETRACTOR FOR A TOOTHBRUSH - This invention provides a toothbrush comprising:
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20110088184 | Apparatus for Reducing Buildup of Deposits in Semiconductor Processing Equipment - An apparatus for cleaning a gas tube includes an actuator and a plunger head attached to the actuator. The actuator is configured to reciprocate the plunger head along a longitudinal axis of the gas tube between a retracted position and an extended position and to rotate the plunger head from a first angular position to a second angular position. A method of cleaning a gas tube includes positioning a plunger head including a plurality of longitudinally extending tines in the gas tube, rotating the plunger head relative to a longitudinal axis of the gas tube, and scraping deposits from an interior surface of the gas tube using longitudinally extending edges of the tines. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088185 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING NOZZLE - Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for cleaning a nozzle, which can automatically clean pollutant of the nozzle. The nozzle cleaning apparatus comprises the nozzle in a polluted state, a nozzle cleaning unit to clean a pollutant material from the nozzle by use of an absorbing member, and an absorbing member cleaning unit to clean a pollutant material from the absorbing member. With this configuration, the nozzle cleaning apparatus can clean the polluted nozzle by use of the absorbing member and in turn, can clean the polluted absorbing member by use of cleaning liquid, whereby automatic cleaning of the nozzle can be accomplished. Automatic cleaning of the polluted nozzle has the effect of reducing cleaning labor and time, and improving productivity. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088186 | BRUSH - A multipurpose brush has an ergonomically formed, substantially plate-shaped and elastically deformable brush body with a substantially flat top side and a substantially flat bottom side and curved side edges. Elastic, substantially conical grooming elements are arranged at the bottom side. At the top side of the brush body there are tooth-like combing elements. The grooming elements serve to deeply treat the fur of an animal to be brushed and the combing elements serve to comb out and smooth the fur. Design and arrangement of the grooming and combing elements are chosen such that grooming and combing effects of different strengths result depending on the direction in which the brush is passed over the fur. The brush can also be used as clothes brush or for upholstered furniture or carpets. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088187 | Sponge caulk finisher (SCF) - The SCF in its design and function provides the user with the ability to efficiently achieve an attractive and functional finish when caulking. The SCF's ability to be used to clean, paint trim, and sand add to its value of ownership. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088188 | HAIR BRUSH - A hair brush is disclosed herein that includes a handle, a base and a plurality of bristles, wherein the base and the plurality of bristles are one single continuous component. A method of producing a sanitary hair brush comprises: a) providing at least one curable material, b) injection molding the at least one material into a mold in order to produce a base, a handle, a plurality of bristles or a combination thereof as one single continuous component. | 2011-04-21 |
20110088189 | CLEANING SHEET AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A cleaning sheet ( | 2011-04-21 |
20110088190 | SOAP POUCH FOR WRIST-HUGGING MITT - An apparatus for washing the skin of a person, an animal, a pet, a car, and an object includes a wrist-hugging mitt having an opening for insertion of a hand of the person. A pocket is attached internally to a palm side of the mitt. The pocket has an open end to receive a bar of soap therein. The pocket will disperse some of the soap therefrom to wash the skin of the person. Additionally, the mitt can contain a thumb sheath. Optionally, the mitt is replaced with a washcloth. | 2011-04-21 |