| 18th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20110099675 | BALLISTIC RESISTANT NECK PROTECTOR - A neck protector including a soft armor neck panel with an inner surface, an outer surface and an edge disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface. At least one tab is attached to the soft armor neck panel at a proximal end of the tab. A first half of a removable fastener is disposed on a distal end of the tab and configured to secure to a second half of the removable fastener that is disposed within a helmet. The soft armor neck panel may be shaped to curve around a user's neck. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099676 | HAND AND FOOT YOGA GARMENTS WITH ENHANCED POSITIONAL STABILITY AND COMFORT - A yoga garment wrap, one each for the hand and the foot, each including opposite, external-surface-contact, and external-surface-non-contact side structures extending between open front and rear ends, and elastomeric, inter-digit, motion-and-escape-restraining straps, or a single strap, spanning the wrap's open front end, and interconnecting, the wrap's two side structures. The contact side structure includes an outer high-frictioning expanse, and a surface-to-surface loosely adjacent, inner moisture-wicking liner. Non-internally welted, or otherwise internally projecting seam structure units the lateral edges of the wrap's side structures. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099677 | INNER PANEL FOR GARMENT - A garment arrangement including a rear panel having at least one portion of an elastic material structured to be provided at least partially (i) adjacent and/or (ii) directly or indirectly coupled to a rear portion of a body of a wearer of the garment arrangement. The rear panel configured to facilitate at least one tightening force on the rear portion of the body of the wearer. The garment arrangement also including a front panel having at least one portion of a rigid material, and structured to be provided at least partially (i) adjacent and/or (ii) directly or indirectly coupled to a front portion of the body of the wearer. The front panel providing a constricting force on the front portion of the body of the wearer, and the rear panel and the front panel can be connected to one another. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099678 | CHILD SHIRT WITH PROTECTIVE PATCH - A child shirt for protection against skin irritation resulting from food spillage and dribble is disclosed. The child shirt comprises a moisture proof area laminated onto a chest region of the child shirt and a moisture proof collar area laminated onto a collar region of the child shirt. The moisture proof area includes a thin moisture proof fabric sewn onto a chest sized panel of shirt fabric. The thin moisture proof fabric incorporates a light weight plastic layer. The moisture proof collar area also includes a thin moisture proof fabric sewn onto a shirt fabric. When worn by a child, the moisture proof areas occupy an area directly beneath the child's chin and spans an area that may contact liquid and solid spills thereby keeping the child shirt dry. The child shirt may be machine washable and the moisture proof areas may be permanently attached. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099679 | Tattoo Clothing - The present invention relates to the garment in which the tattoo sticker is included, more particularly, to the sensuousness new it adheres the tattoo sticker to the skin with the wearing of garment it forms the pattern connected in the pattern of garment on a part of the found body into the tattoo sticker and the garment producing design. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099680 | Apparel - An aspect of the invention relates to a garment which comprises at least a first zone and a second zone. The first zone of the garment is arranged in the spine area and comprises a higher degree of air permeability than the second zone. The second zone of the garment is arranged below the breast area and in the area of the lumbar vertebrae and comprises a higher degree of moisture wicking than the first zone. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099681 | Method and Apparatus for Enhanced Ergonomic Bowel Movement Posture - A method and apparatus for enhanced ergonomic bowel-movement posture are presented. The objective of the method and apparatus is to prevent injury to due to incorrect posture during a bowel movement. One aspect of the invention comprises a garment for use during a bowel movement comprising ergonomic enhancements such as a rigid spine, and convenience and hygienic enhancements such as dispensers for such liquid, aerosol, and/or paper products as are commonly required during a bowel movement. The method and apparatus enable more efficient and hygienic bowel movements, thereby avoiding health risks associated with known bowel movement methods. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099682 | Advanced Combat Uniform for Medics - An advanced combat clothing system for military medics and medical professionals actively involved in the field of combat while providing acute emergency care for wounded soldiers. The Advanced Combat Uniform for Medics also referred to as the ACUM consists of a pair of trousers, a long sleeve shirt and a unique pocket receptacle invention which stabilizes the content within the pockets. The ACUM was invented to replace the use of roll-up bags and back packs used to carry the tools and supplies of the military medics during combat zone engagements. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099683 | Method for producing clothing - A process to produce clothing for a male and clothing for a female that is different than the clothing for the male includes the steps of providing at least first and second pieces of like clothing; forming apertures in each piece of clothing by shooting the clothing with a firearm; marking the first piece of clothing at a first location to indicate the first piece of clothing is for males; and, marking the second piece of clothing at a second location different from the first location to indicate the second piece of clothing is for females. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099684 | GARMENTS HAVING INSIDE PRINTING VIEWABLE WHEN A PORTION OF THE GARMENT IS FLIPPED - A garment configured to be worn by a wearer that has a hidden message exposed by flipping a portion of the garment. The garment can include an outwardly facing surface configured to be visible when the garment is worn in a first state on a body of the wearer. The first state can represent a standard manner for the wearer to wear the garment in public. The garment can include at least one hidden surface comprising a hidden message. The hidden message can be one that is not visible when the garment is worn in the first state. The hidden message can be visible when the garment is worn is a second state. The second state can represent a state where at least a portion of the garment is being flipped. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099685 | Notched Collar with Snaps - A pair of notches or slits in a collar can prevent the formation of bulky crests or wrinkling when the collar is arranged in an outer open ‘continental style’ under a jacket, however there is also a propensity for such a collar to curl up at the notches. The invention herein discloses the use of a fastening means to prevent the slit borders, forming the edge surfaces of each back section of the collar, from curling up from the shirt surface. The fastener means are located on each side of the collar, such that one member is located on the inner surface of the back collar where the outside edge meets the base of the slit edge and the other member is located on the outer surface of the collar band. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099686 | Shirt stay fasten point designed shirt and method of securing same - A garment such as a shirt, blouse, jersey, vest or jacket, having a plurality of fastening points for attachment of a shirt stay, shirt holder or other retaining harness therethrough. The fastening points ensure that the garment remains tucked in to promote a uniform, neat appearance. Also disclosed is a method of retaining a garment in proper orientation on a wearer by providing a plurality of fastening points in the garment, at least some of which are preferably in pairs, such that each fastening point within a pair can be aligned with the other of the pair, and the pair can cooperatively receive a fastening mechanism therethrough to anchor the garment in place. The fastening points are positioned so that when one or more shirt stays, holders, harnesses or the like are properly engaged in the fastening points, a desired appearance of the garment being worn is created and maintained. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099687 | Playground Glove - The invention provides a glove having connected back and palmar portions for overlaying and protecting respective back and palm regions of a human hand, the back and palmar portions having distal and proximal ends with a plurality of digital segments projecting from the distal ends, where the digital segments overlay the proximal interphalangeal joints of the fingers of the hand and are open over the distal interphalangeal joints of the fingers, where the palmar portion comprises a padded region overlaying the base of the metacarpal bones of the hand, and where the glove comprises a padded region overlaying the length of the fifth metacarpal of the hand. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099688 | Tea Extract Coated Glove - A protective glove that includes an exterior protective shell and an interior polymer coating of natural anti-septic extract, possibly containing tea extract. The exterior shell can be a elastic rubbery material, such as natural rubber latex, synthetic rubber, polyvinyl chloride, vinyl, or synthetic nitrile rubber. The interior coating can be formed by dipping the glove in an aqueous solution of tea extract and polymer solution, such as silicone emulsion. The tea extract can be between 0.1-10% or 0.5-5%. A method of making the protective glove can involve forming the glove, dipping the glove in a solution of natural anti-septic extract and polymer, and then drying the glove. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099689 | PROTECTIVE GARMENTS AND MATERIALS THEREFOR - A method of making a garment material, comprising: providing a substrate formed of yarn, the substrate having interstices through it; applying a polymeric material to the substrate, the polymeric material having fibres suspended in it; coagulating at least some of the polymeric material onto the substrate to form a composite layer of the polymeric material and the fibres. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099690 | ADJUSTABLE HEADWEAR - There is provided headwear comprising, a crown defining an opening for receiving a head of a wearer, an actuator configured to receive an application of a force, and a force transmission member coupled to the actuator. The actuator is configured to effect, when a head is received within the crown, and relative to the head received within the crown, a change in disposition of the force transmission member to any one of a plurality of conditions in response to an application of force to the actuator, wherein, in at least one of the plurality of conditions, an operative surface of the force transmission member is bearing against a surface fraction of the head received within the crown. The surface fraction of the head extends substantially continuously from: a point within a first distance of about two inches from a first temple reference plane defined by one of the temples of one side of the head and rearwardly towards the rear of the head, about the rear of the head and towards the other side of the head, and to a point within a second distance of about two inches from a second temple reference plane defined by the other one of the temples of the other side of the head, wherein the first distance is measured along an axis normal to the first reference plane and wherein the second distance is measured along an axis normal to the second reference plane. In each one of the at least one of the plurality of conditions where the operative surface is bearing against a surface fraction of a head received within the crown, the bearing of the operative surface against the surface fraction of the head is limited to a surface fraction disposed rearwardly of the forehead. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099691 | ADJUSTABLE HAT - A fitting system for a hat includes a band configured to be coupled to the hat; and a resilient member disposed within at least a portion of the band. The resilient member includes a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends. A system and method are provided. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099692 | SUNBRELLA-SUNSCREEN - Improvements in protection with a sunbrella-sunscreen made of a porous, nonporous, non-permeable fabrics such as mesh silver nylon and silver polyester used to protect one from sun rays and precipitating rain. The sunbrella-sunscreen canopy is removable and changeable. The covering can be changed from fabric, material, properties and color(s). The sunscreen can be worn with any head wear, cap, hat, or the user can use a special head wear which is specifically to be worn with the Sunscreen. The sunbrella can further be secured within an umbrella type frame that can be carried like an umbrella. When not used the mechanical apparatus sunbrella is collapsible and foldable to a smaller size to be stored in a small pouch. When not used the mesh sunscreen, the nonporous, non-permeable fabric is collapsible and foldable to a smaller size to be stored in a small pouch. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099694 | Apparatus for Mitigating a Loss of or Damage to Protective Eye Goggles used in Conjunction with a Sporting Helmet - An apparatus for mitigating a loss of or damage to protective eye goggles used in conjunction with a sporting helmet includes two goggle strap clips joinable to the sporting helmet on opposing sides. Each of the goggle strap clips includes a long, flat bottom surface for joining to the sporting helmet. Two upper legs are L-shaped and have an opening between ends of the upper legs for enabling a goggle strap to pass through the goggle strap clip and be secured in place. The ends are curved for enabling easy installation and removal the goggle strap from the goggle strap clip. A seamless construction and smooth edges mitigates snags in the goggle strap as it is installed or removed. Smooth outer faces enables logos to be embossed or printed thereon. A flexible material for enables the flat bottom surface to conform to a curved shape of the sporting helmet. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099695 | Helmet Bracket System - The helmet bracket system is an electro-mechanical device for mounting digital head-mounted systems. The Helmet bracket system is lightweight, supports one-handed adjustment, has a breakaway base, and is mechanically low profile. The device also supports the transfer of high bandwidth digital data. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099696 | Athletic Garment with Articulated Body Protective Underlayer - Athletic apparel containing protective underlayer comprising molded foam padding that are shaped and curved to match the anatomical regions to reduce the bulk of the underlayers. The molded foam pads a perforated structure to allow for increased flexibility and ventilation. Protective underlayers that surround regions of motion, such as the hip joint, are notched to provide articulation of the protective underlayer that will improve mobility of the athletic apparel wearer. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099697 | VENTILATED TOILET SEAT - A ventilated toilet seat and system removes malodorous gas from within and a around a toilet bowl. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099698 | Toilet Balls with Flushing Water Distributor - Toilet basket ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099699 | Portable toilet seat - The reusable, portable toilet seat has a planform congruent with a conventional toilet seat and includes a base of corrugated sheet material with a sheet of air-filled plastic wrap thereover and a layer of non-woven batting overlying the air-filled material. The core materials are covered on their upper and lower surfaces with thin plies of flexible, liquid impervious plastic. The cover sheets are heat sealed to one another along their inner and outer edges to prevent contamination and deterioration of the internal structure. At least one ply of cover material extends outwardly beyond the outer periphery of the core materials to drape over the toilet seat and rim of the bowl when the portable seat is secured to an existing toilet seat by suction cups extending from the base material. The portable toilet seat is washable for convenience, and may be folded for compact storage within a provided storage bag. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099700 | MONITORING DEVICE FOR A VACUUM TOILET - A monitoring device and method are provided for monitoring a vacuum toilet, as well as a personal transport vehicle, in particular an aircraft, which uses a monitoring device for vacuum toilets. The monitoring device has a position detector for detecting the position of a toilet lid, a mechanical latching device and a flushing control unit. The latching device is designed to latch the toilet lid in an open position based on the weight of a person acting on a toilet seat. The flushing control unit is further designed to control the flushing operation based on the toilet lid position, and to block the flushing operation upon detection of the toilet lid in the open position. This makes it possible to improve both the comfort and hygienic conditions for the toilet user while using the vacuum toilet. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099701 | APPARATUS TO ASSIST SQUATTING ON TOILETS - An apparatus for assisting a person in assumption of a beneficial position for evacuations when using a toilet, the apparatus including a platform adapted to raise a user's feet from the ground surface, the platform having at least one height adjustment means associated therewith and an opening therein to at least partially receive a portion of the toilet or bowl. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099702 | Dump bucket tank insert for new and used toilets - A tank insert for converting a conventional flush toilet into a flapperless, dump bucket-style toilet. The tank insert is sized and shaped to be snugly received within a water tank of the toilet, and includes a water reservoir pivotably received within a catch basin. The water reservoir is filled by the toilets water valve and the toilet's handle actuates the water reservoir to flush the toilet. Upon actuation, water within the water reservoir is discharged into the catch basin, and from there into the toilet bowl, which is effectively cleared. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099703 | FLAPPER-FREE TOILET FLUSHER - A toilet flusher for use with a toilet tank that has a fill valve and a bottom drain hole allowing water to flow out controlled by a toilet flush valve, the flusher being installable as the toilet flush valve and including: a longitudinally extendable siphon tube extending longitudinally from a drain hole fitting to a tube inlet with-in a float, such that, when sealingly attached to the tank drain hole by a drain hole fitting, the siphon tube will longitudinally extend upward as it is pulled up by the float floating on water in the tank. The flusher further includes: a float chamber around the tube inlet, the chamber being closed above a top edge of the tube inlet and open below it; floatation means that positions the floating float with the top edge of the tube inlet above the water and the chamber opening below the water. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099704 | Flush Water Unit for a Toilet Bowl - The invention relates to a flush water unit for a toilet bowl that has several outlet openings ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099705 | Air flush system - An airflush system comprises a bowl, a seat, a seat cover, a pair of gaskets, and an air pressure device. The bowl has an interior configured to receive waste, a bowl rim forming an opening through which the waste is received into the bowl, and an exit pipe through which the waste is discharged from the bowl. The seat has an opening and is configured to rest on the bowl rim such that the opening communicates with the interior of the bowl. The first gasket is disposed between the seat and the bowl rim such that when the seat rests on the bowl rim the first gasket forms an airtight seal between the seat and the bowl rim. The a cover is configured to rest on the seat to cover the opening of the seat, the cover having a hole. The second gasket is disposed between the cover and the seat such that when the cover rests on the seat the second gasket forms an airtight seal between the cover and the seat. The air pressure device introduces pressurized air into the interior of the bowl via the hole of the cover while the seat rests on the bowl rim and the cover rests on the seat to discharge the waste in the interior of the bowl through the exit pipe. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099706 | POTTY - A potty includes a seat portion having an upper surface which is ergonomically contoured to receive the bottom of a child when the potty is in an open state. The seat portion includes a cavity for receiving waste from the child. A lid portion of the potty is configured to be connectable with the seat portion to form a seal therebetween when the potty is in a closed state. A securing device is provided to prevent relative movement between the lid portion and the seat portion when the potty is in a closed state. The seal is configured such that egress of any waste contained within the cavity is inhibited irrespective of the orientation of the potty. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099707 | ARTIFICIAL SURFING FACILITY - An artificial surfing facility for producing a standing wave, with an inclined ramp, to the upper end of which water is conveyed by at least one pump and at the lower end of which the water discharges into a wave pool. A standing wave is easily attained by there being an adjustable guide device in the wave pool at a distance from the bottom end of the ramp in the flow direction as a wave initiator. The wave pool, during operation of at least one pump, has a liquid level which is located above the liquid level of a main pool which surrounds the wave pool and the amount of water in the wave pool offers a defined resistance to the water flowing down the ramp so that the formation and height of the standing wave are influenced by the change of the flow velocity. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099708 | PORTABLE POOLSIDE CHAIR - A portable poolside chair for allowing at least one user to sit partially submerged in a pool is disclosed. The portable poolside chair comprises a water container having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front end wall, a rear end wall and a pair of opposing side walls, a tubular seat support frame structure comprising a bottom tubular frame member and two flanking tubular members, a back support having a front surface and a rear surface, and a seat member featuring a rotatable seat and a support element having a proximal end and a distal end; wherein the proximal end attached to a connecting member in the bottom tubular frame member and the distal end attached to a flange at a center portion of a bottom surface of the rotatable seat. The back support secured with the two flanking tubular members provides support to back of the user. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099709 | Disposable neck pillow for shampoo basin - The disposable neck pillow for a shampoo basin is formed from one or more bladders joined or otherwise positioned side-by-side to form a single cushioning pillow. Preferably, the bladders are filled with air. In a first embodiment, the neck pillow/pad has a top cover and a bottom cover. The top cover is fabricated from a suitable, soft, cloth-like fabric or material. The bottom cover is fabricated from a liquid impermeable or resistant material. The bottom and top covers are arranged to encapsulate the bladders. A layer of adhesive material may be disposed on the outer surface of the bottom cover to secure the pillow to the shampoo basin. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099710 | Shower Curtain for Medical Necessities - A splash barrier adapted for providing medical necessities to a bather is described. A method of fabrication is provided. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099711 | Driving construction for driving washbasin, Bidet, kitchen sink, bath tub, shower draining systems - A driving construction for driving washbasin, bidet, kitchen sink, bath tub, shower or the like draining systems comprises a closure device, associated with a sanitary fitting drain assembly and including a plug for closing a draining mouth, the plug further including an adjusting screw bearing on a driving mechanism controlled by an electric control device in turn controlled by a push-button or other remote control unit. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099712 | Foldable bed frame - A foldable bed frame includes a pair of generally rectangular shaped sub-frames foldably attached to each other so as to be folded in a collapsed condition and unfolded to an open condition for use as a mattress support. The foldable attachment is such that when the sub-frames are unfolded to the open condition, a generally central transverse support means is located at the interface thereof. A pair of support members is positioned beneath the transverse support means and in generally perpendicular relation thereto. The support members are attached to the sub-frames in supporting engagement with the transverse support means when the sub-frames are unfolded to the open condition to provide support to the pair of sub-frames at the interface thereof. The pair of support members is attached to the sub-frames so as to be drawn away from the transverse support means when the sub-frames are folded to the collapsed condition. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099713 | Mattress lift device - A body, including a wedge-shaped sloped section, a level support section and a handle, for elevating a section of a mattress over a support surface upon which the mattress is lying. A distal end of the sloped section is small enough for the distal end to be directly inserted between the mattress and the support surface, while a proximal end of the sloped section has a height adequate to elevate the mattress high enough to aid in the changing of bedclothes. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099714 | Mattress encasement - An improved encasement for a mattress which thwarts the escapement of bed bugs from a mattress through the encasement and which thwarts the encroachment of beg bugs through the encasement into the mattress. An elongated opening is provided in the encasement which is selectively closed by a zipper associated therewith. The encasement includes a flap secured to the lower side wall portion of a side of the encasement which is positioned inwardly of the zipper for retarding or preventing the escapement of bed bugs through the zipper. Hook and loop fasteners are also provided at the end location for further preventing the escapement of bed bugs from the mattress through the encasement and preventing the encroachment of beg bugs into the mattress through the encasement. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099715 | OVAL STITCH PATTERN FOR A FILLED BLANKET - A filled blanket includes a shell having a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and an outer periphery. The first and second fabric layers are coupled together proximate the outer periphery. Fill material is disposed between the first and second fabric layers. A plurality of stitch members are disposed at predetermined positions on the shell. Each stitch member is formed of at least one thread alternately woven between the first and second fabric layers to couple the first and second fabric layers. A periphery of each stitch member forms a generally oval shape on the first and second fabric layers. A portion of the fill material is disposed within the periphery of each stitch member. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099716 | Patient positioning support structure - A patient support structure includes a pair of independently height-adjustable supports, each connected to a patient support structure. The supports may be independently raised, lowered, rolled or tilted about a longitudinal axis, laterally shifted and angled upwardly or downwardly. Position sensors are provided to sense all of the foregoing movements. The sensors communicate data to a computer for coordinated adjustment and maintenance of the inboard ends of the patient support structures in an approximated position during such movements. Longitudinal translation structure provides for compensation in the length of the structure when the supports are angled upwardly or downwardly. Patient translation structure provides coordinated translational movement of the patient's upper body along the respective patient support in a caudad or cephalad direction as the support structures are angled upwardly or downwardly for maintaining proper spinal biomechanics and avoiding undue spinal traction or compression. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099717 | MEDICAL LITTER - An apparatus comprises a frame assembly comprising a first side member and a second side member, and at least one spreader member. The spreader member comprises a first triangular member, a coupling member and a second triangular member. The first and second triangular members each comprise a vertex end and a base end. The coupling member comprises first and second end portions. The first triangle member is coupled to the first side member along the base end of the first triangular member. The second triangle member is coupled to the second side member along the base end of the second triangular member. The vertex end of the first triangular member and the vertex end of the second triangular member are respectively coupled to the first and second end portions of the coupling member. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099718 | METHOD OF POSITIONING A PATIENT FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES - A method and apparatus are disclosed for a method for securing a patient for a medical procedure and specifically for an innovative headrest system for securing a patient for an ocular imaging procedure. The approach avoids the need for linkages and sliding rods and such. Instead, it relies on three independently movable face rests (two for the forehead or temples and one for the chin) each with a deformable cushion that is urged into conformity with the patient's head and chin during an adjustment phase of operation. Once a comfortable position and suitable conforming shape is achieved, the positions of the face rests are rigidly fixed and the shape of the cushions are rendered rigid and non-deformable, by application of a light vacuum, for the procedural or imaging phase of operation. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099719 | APPARATUS FOR CARE OF INFANT - Embodiments provide apparatus for care of an infant, the apparatus including a comfort support for returning legs of an infant to fully folded positions relative to the torso. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099720 | ADAPTER FOR CONNECTING AT LEAST ONE ACCESSORY DEVICE TO AN OPERATING TABLE - An adapter ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099721 | WEIGHT EFFICIENT FLUIDIZED PERSON-SUPPORT APPARATUS - A fluidized person-support apparatus comprises a container, a fluidizable medium, and a volume occupier. The container is supported on a frame. The container includes a base and a plurality of sides coupled to the base. The base cooperates with the sides to define a chamber with an opening opposite the base. The fluidizable medium is positioned within the container. The volume occupier is buoyantly suspended in the fluidizable medium. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099722 | MATTRESSES WITH REINFORCEMENT INSERTS AND DENSIFIED STITCH ZONES - Reinforced mattresses have a mattress core and one or more reinforcement pads located proximate to the mattress core, and corresponding higher density stitch patterns in a quilt package layer which are co-located with the reinforcement pads. The one or more reinforcement pads are located in higher load areas of the mattress such as the pelvic region or head and shoulders region to provide additional support and to resist or prevent permanent indentation of the mattress support surface and provide increased support. In one embodiment, the one or more reinforcement pads have a length that is less than the length of the mattress core and a width that is substantially the width of the mattress core, with corresponding areas in the quilt package layer of higher density stitching. The higher density stitching in those areas of the quilt package layer pattern provide a pre-compressed support structure in combination with the reinforcement pads which provides greater support and pressure distribution and resistance to permanent indentation of the support structure. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099723 | Adjustable Width Mattress with Relief Portions - A mattress assembly includes an inner core assembly | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099724 | CENTRIFUGE METHOD WITH RINSE - A centrifuge method and a rinse method to avoid sudsing in a vertical axis washing machine which contains, among others a basket within a tub, an agitator or propeller or impulsor mechanically coupled to a motor, a spraying means and a drain pump, the method comprising the steps of:
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| 20110099725 | METHOD OF LAUNDRING FABRIC USING A COMPACTED LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a method of laundering fabric comprising the step of contacting a liquid laundry detergent composition comprising a transition metal bleach catalyst to water to form a wash liquor, and laundering fabric in said wash liquor, wherein the laundry detergent is contacted to water in such an amount so that the concentration of laundry detergent composition in the wash liquor is from above 0 g/l to 4 g/l, and wherein from 0.01 kg to 2 kg of fabric per litre of wash liquor is dosed into said wash liquor. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099726 | High Efficiency Washing Method with Water Savings - The present invention relates to the field of washers, particularly that of top loading household washers which has a cabinet which supports a tub which houses a basket which rotates concentrically within it, the basket being driven by a motor which is mechanically coupled to an agitator and to said basket, a clutch which allows the coupling and uncoupling between basket and agitator, an electric control which controls the switches by means of drivers, a level sensor or pressure switch and a rotor's position sensor within the motor (preferably a Hall sensor), a spraying system, characterized by a washing method which comprises the following sequences; check on the water level, initiate a load pre-sensing sequence, to later initiate a reshuffling of load sequence, act followed by initiating a load sensing sequence, which determines the water level required to admit, once said water level is reached, a normal agitation sequence is begun, which if during its course a clog of objects to be washed is detected or an unusual high density of these is detected or in its case a maximum load agitation sequence; once the normal agitation sequence concludes, it is followed by a load reshuffling sequence in order to continue with the dehydrating and later rinsing. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099727 | METHOD FOR WASHING AND WASHING MACHINE - Provided is a method for washing laundry in a washing machine, wherein the washing machine includes a tub and a drum disposed inside the tub, the method comprising: supplying wash water mixed with detergent into the tub and spraying wash water changed to whirling water without detergent into the drum; circulating the wash water and rotating the drum, thereby the wash water soaking the laundry; and rotating the drum containing laundry soaked in the wash water. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099728 | METHOD FOR WASHING AND WASHING MACHINE - Provided is a method for washing laundry in a washing machine, wherein the washing machine includes a tub and a drum disposed inside the tub, the method comprising: supplying wash water into the tub; rotating the drum such that the laundry is attached the drum and spraying the wash water changed to whirling water into the drum; and draining the wash water from the tub. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099729 | CONTROL METHOD OF A LAUNDRY MACHINE - A laundry machine and a control method thereof are provided in which laundering ability may be improved while also improving efficiency and noise/vibration. The laundry machine employs a plurality of drum motions by varying drum rotational speed, drum rotational direction, and drum starting and stopping point, to provide different motion of laundry items in the drum. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099730 | CONTROL METHOD OF A LAUNDRY MACHINE - A laundry machine and a control method thereof are provided in which laundering ability may be improved while also improving efficiency and noise/vibration. The laundry machine employs a plurality of drum motions by varying drum rotational speed, drum rotational direction, and drum starting and stopping point, to provide different motion of laundry items in the drum. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099731 | CONTROL METHOD OF A LAUNDRY MACHINE - A laundry machine and a control method thereof are provided in which laundering ability may be improved while also improving efficiency and noise/vibration. The laundry machine employs a plurality of drum motions by varying drum rotational speed, drum rotational direction, and drum starting and stopping point, to provide different motion of laundry items in the drum. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099732 | CONTROL METHOD OF A LAUNDRY MACHINE - A laundry machine and a control method thereof are provided in which laundering ability may be improved while also improving efficiency and noise/vibration. The laundry machine employs a plurality of drum motions by varying drum rotational speed, drum rotational direction, and drum starting and stopping point, to provide different motion of laundry items in the drum. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099733 | Inside boat thruhole fitting clearing - A kit for cleaning clogged conduits and thruhole fitting valves in water intake systems of pleasure boats, fishing boats and yacht marine craft includes a hollow, substantially cylindrical male hose coupler connected to a nipple or elbow joined with the valve, and an open-end cap having a flexible, resilient press-fitted inner gasket configured with a central orifice to receive a shaft of larger diameter able to be force-fitted through the cap, the coupler and the valve when opened, and of a strength sufficient to force-free any matter clogging the input hose to the valve from acceptable performance usage. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099734 | SHOWER TUBE CLEANING DEVICE FOR FILTER FOR WATER TANK - A shower tube cleaning device for a filter for a water tank in which clean water from the filter is returned to the interior of the water tank through the shower tube, which is provided with a plurality of nozzles, wherein an operating rod ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099735 | Devices and Methods for Improved Interdental Cleaning and Therapy - The present invention relates to certain interdental cleaning devices and methods for their manufacture and use to remove interdental debris, to alleviate and/or prevent gingival inflammation, and or to deliver desired pharmacological and therapeutic or other active agents to the gingival or tooth surfaces. The pharmacologic and therapeutic agents of the present invention include, but are not limited to, antibiotics, antiseptics, anesthetics, astringents, and whitening agents. The present invention also includes various methods for the manufacture and use of interdental cleaning devices comprising a porous structural component that may be used to topically or locally deliver the pharmacologic and therapeutic agents according to the present invention to a desired target tissue within a mammalian body such as the interdental space to reduce or treat gingival infection, inflammation, or pain. The present invention further includes various methods for the manufacture and use of interdental cleaning devices comprising a porous structural component that may be used to topically or locally apply negative pressure to remove debris from the interdental space. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099736 | GOLF EQUIPMENT CLEANING METHOD AND DEVICE - A method and device for cleaning golf equipment while on the golf course, the device being mounted to, and rotating in conjunction with, a golf cart wheel. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099737 | Toothbrush - A toothbrush includes a handle, a head, and a neck extending between the handle and the head. The head has a first portion and a second portion defining a gap of less than about 3.5 mm between a lower surface of the first portion and a top surface of the second portion. Each of the first portion and the second portion have a plurality of cleaning elements. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099738 | LINEAR BEARING USING ROLLING LEAF SPRINGS - The linear bearing is useful in a personal care appliance and includes an elongated center member ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099739 | INTERCHANGEABLE TOOTH BRUSH AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR PROMOTING ORAL HEALTH - An improved antimicrobial electric toothbrush and method includes a handle, a tip, and a plurality of bristle tufts and a drive mechanism. The bristle tufts may include four tufts of 10.5 mm length and another four tufts of 5.5 mm length. The tips of the bristle tufts may additionally be spaced apart and includes a cone shaped tip. The size and diameters of the bristle tufts may be combined with the reciprocating movement of the bristle tufts such that the bristle tips can reach into the crevices and tight spaces between the teeth and between the teeth and gums where no conventional toothbrush can reach. A second component of the apparatus may include an improved brush design with two counter rotating arrays of bristle tufts for use in polishing the teeth. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099740 | MOP HEAD WITH ATTACHMENT PART - A mop head with an attachment part for receiving a handle. The attachment part is arranged to slide along the mop head between at least two fixed positions, in which the attachment part cooperates with the mop head in a locking fashion through the action of locking elements. The attachment part is provided with at least one unlocking element that, when a force directed towards another fixed position is applied on the unlocking element, by acting on the locking element cancels the locking cooperation between the attachment part an the mop head. In particularly advantageous embodiments, the unlocking elements are embodied as ears arranged at the attachment part. Further, the locking elements may include attachment lips arranged on the unlocking elements that cooperate with attachment bores on the mop head. The attachment part may also be arranged to slide in a groove in the mop head with a receiving element. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099741 | COMBINATION PAINT ROLLER, PAINT TRAY AND STENCIL TUBE - A dual paint roller has a pliers-like construction to allow for the roller covers to be moved closer together or farther apart depending upon the surface to be painted. Dual-roller covers are disposed on pivotable roller arms such that the relative angle of one roller cover to the other roller cover can be adjusted depending upon the surface to be painted. The pivot point of the pliers-like construction is switchable such that the pliers selectively apply complementary or opposite movement to the roller covers. A paint tray with divider for use in combination with the dual-roller cover paint roller. A stencil tube slidably engaging with a roller cover to easily apply a repeating stencil pattern to a surface. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099742 | Heated Ice Scraper - The invention relates to a heated ice scraper, comprising a blade unit ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099743 | STRUCTURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPER - A windshield wiper includes a blade assembly, which has a primary frame member having opposite ends to which secondary frame members are respectively connected. The primary frame member forms a central opening delimited by two side walls. A retain carrying a positioning bar is received in the opening. An arm coupler is received in the opening and has an inner wall section and an outer wall section through which mounting holes are defined. Fixing pawls extend downward from the inner wall section to engage the retainer for fixing the arm coupler. The mounting holes serve to couple to a wiper arm of a vehicle for driving reciprocal motion of the windshield wiper. The arm coupler can be mounted to the primary frame member in different directions so that the windshield wiper is suitable for both left hand drive vehicles and right hand drive vehicles. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099744 | SCRAPER - A scraper for scraping and/or cleaning, especially for scraping and/or cleaning of units for the production and/or treatment of a fibrous material web, and preferably for scraping and/or cleaning of drying cylinders, including a composite material which includes a resin matrix material with fibers embedded therein. Copper and/or at least one copper alloy are mixed into the resin matrix material. The resin matrix material may be substituted at least partially by silicone modified epoxy resin. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099745 | MOP AGITATOR - A mop bucket comprises an internal compartment defined by a side wall for retaining a liquid. A first bracket is supported in the compartment and supports a first agitator blade and a second bracket supported in the compartment and supports a second agitator blade such that the agitator blades are spaced from one another a distance sufficient to receive a mop. The first agitator blade and the second agitator blade each comprising a plurality of fins extending from a planar support surface. The first agitator blade and said second agitator blade may also comprise a plurality of bristles extending from a planar support surface. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099746 | SCRAPER VACUUM DEVICE - A scraping vacuum device for removing latex covering that includes: a scraping blade at a first end of the vacuum device, where said scraping blade includes a scraping edge and an inside edge; a handle at a second end of the vacuum device; a residue tank within said handle; a vacuum motor positioned at the inside edge of the metal blade, where said motor generates a vacuum; a hose, where said hose leads out to an opening near the edge of the blade, and said vacuum suctions residue accumulated by use of the scraping blade through the opening into the hose, said hose leads into the tank; a connection mechanism, where said connection mechanism connects the handle to the hose; and a power supply for providing power to the vacuum motor. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099747 | ROBOT CLEANER - A robot cleaner comprises a main body having a suction port at a bottom surface thereof, a pair of wheel assemblies disposed at both sides of the main body, and configured to move the main body, a dust box mounted to contact the bottom surface of the main body, and configured to collect dust sucked through the suction port, a filter unit configured to filter air discharged from the dust box, a suction fan configured to form a suction pressure on a suction channel defined by the suction port, the dust box and the filter unit, and a battery disposed at a side of the dust box. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099748 | DUST COLLECTION IN A ROTARY FLOOR FINISHING MACHINE - In a powered floor finishing machine or surface abrading machine, a housing encloses an abrading component. Dust is collected at the edge of the abrading component by an airflow drawn through the gap between the abrading component and the edge of the housing, through the housing to a suction port and on to a dust collection system. Supplemental air at relatively higher pressure is injected into the housing at a favorable position and angle as to the interior geometry and normal airflow pattern so as to inhibit dust collection within the housing and increase average airflow velocity from the gap to the suction port. Less dust is precipitated out of the airflow before it gets to the suction port, thus improving the efficiency and effectiveness of dust collection, and extending the intervals between which the interior of the housing need be cleaned. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099749 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner that is able to form dust and foreign substances collected in a dust collection device provided therein in a single mass shape to discharge it efficiently, not scattered in a dust collecting device. The vacuum cleaner includes a body, a dust collection device collecting dust and foreign substances therein, a compression device provided in the dust collection device to collect the dust and foreign substances collected in a predetermined portion of the dust collection device and to compress the collected dust and foreign substances, and a liquid supply device arranged in the dust collection device, in communication with an inside of the dust collection device, to supply liquid material to the dust collection device. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099750 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner that is able to form dust and foreign substances collected in a dust collection device provided therein in a single mass shape to discharge it efficiently, not scattered in a dust collecting device. The vacuum cleaner includes a body, a dust separation device mounted in the body, a dust collection device independently provided from the dust separation device, connected to the dust collection device, a compression device provided in the dust collection device, to collect dust and foreign substances collected in a predetermined portion of the dust collection device and to compress the collected dust and foreign substances, and a liquid supply device provided in the dust separation device to supply liquid material to the dust separation device. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099751 | SURFACE CLEANING HEAD - A surface cleaning head, such as an auxiliary cleaning head for a vacuum cleaner, has a rotary brush associated with a dirty air inlet and driven by an air turbine. A dirt tray is positioned in the airflow path downstream of the rotary brush. In one embodiment, the air turbine is in an air turbine chamber that is not downstream from the dirty air inlet. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099752 | Releasably interlocking instrument handle and method for use thereof - In one preferred aspect, a set of interlocking instrument handles is provided that permits a user to directly engage a locking element to releasably lock one instrument to another instrument. In another preferred aspect, a locking collar is provided for locking instrument handles to one another. In a further preferred aspect, a method is provided for locking instrument handles to one another. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099753 | Retrofittable Roller Element and Foot for an Automatic Storage System, and Method for Displacing an Automatic Storage System - The present invention relates to a retrofittable roller element ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099754 | GATE HINGE ASSEMBLY - An example hinge assembly includes a movable insert that supports a gate. The insert includes a bearing assembly that is movable relative to support structure to provide for alignment and adjustment of the gate structure. An adaptor is supported by the bearing assembly and provides for attachment of a gate component. The adaptor may be configured to insert within a hollow interior portion of a plastic or vinyl fence component. The adaptor may also include features for mounting traditional materials such as wood or steel. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099755 | Hinge - The invention relates to a fitting for shower partition parts made of a flat material such as, glass, plastic or similar. The door elements thereof have bores which are arranged in the vicinity of a high edge in order to receive hinge plate parts. The fitting has three main components. A stationary hinge member is provided that is adapted to be fixed in the borehole of a stationary door member, and which is also adapted to receive a shiftable hinge housing with a lower sleeve unit. A hinge leaf member is provided that is adapted to be fixed to a moveable door leaf. The hinge leaf member has an upper sleeve member adapted to interlock with the lower sleeve member to allow the hinge leaf member to run on the stationary hinge member. The hinge leaf member is height adjustable within a limited range. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099756 | Wide-angle double-hinge structure - A wide-angle double-hinge structure to allow an electronic device to flip at different angles includes a coupling plate, a resistant hinge and a cam hinge. The double-hinge structure couples a first chassis and a second chassis of the electronic device to enable users to selectively flip in an ordinary notebook computer operating condition or a back-to-back operating condition according to their preference. Thus the users can selectively perform input operation in a handheld or desktop fashion. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099757 | HINGE - A hinge includes a shaft, a rotation bracket rotatably mounted to the shaft, an interference element fixedly mounted to the shaft, a biasing member mounted to the shaft, and a fastener fixed to a distal end of the shaft. The rotation bracket includes a combination portion engaging and capable of rotating relative to the interference element. The interference includes a first end surface located on a first cone angling down from a center towards a side of the first end surface, the combination portion includes a second end surface located on a second cone angling down from a side towards a center of the second end surface, to engage the first end surface of the interference element. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099758 | SWIVEL-HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH ROTATION LIMITING PEG - A swivel-hinge assembly includes a main plate, a knuckle on the main plate, a first pivot shaft rotatably engaged in the knuckle, at least one end of the first pivot shaft exposed out of the knuckle and a peg positioned on the end of the first pivot shaft exposed out of the knuckle. The peg includes a limiting portion protruding out of the first pivot shaft and abutting an edge of the knuckle, wherein when the first pivot shaft is rotated and reaches a predetermined position the limiting portion of the peg abuts the main plate thereby preventing further rotation of the first pivot shaft. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099759 | HINGE - A hinge includes a shaft, a rotation bracket rotatably mounted to the shaft, an interference assembly mounted to the shaft, a biasing member mounted to the shaft, and a fastener fixed to a distal end of the shaft, to prevent the interference assembly and the biasing member from disengaging from the shaft. The interference assembly includes a first element and a second element. The first element includes a first end face located on a first cone tiling down from a circumference towards a center of the first element, and the second element includes a second end face located on a second cone angling down from a center towards a circumference of the second element, to engage the first end surface of the first element. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099760 | ROTARY SHAFT STRUCTURE - A rotary shaft structure includes a case, a first shaft fitted in the case with an end of the first shaft outward extended from an end of the case; a second shaft fitted in the case with an end of the second shaft outward extended from an opposing end of the case opposite to the first shaft; and a push unit arranged in the case to locate between the first and the second shaft. The rotary shaft structure is simplified and can be coupled to and between a main body and a display of a notebook computer, enabling easy open of the display without causing a rearward tilted main body and slow close of the display without impacting against the main body. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099761 | HINGE - A hinge includes a first connector which has a hollow pivotal sleeve with a channel penetrating therethrough, a coupling flap and a locating strip spaced from each other in a parallel relation and connected with two opposite edges of the channel respectively, a resilient tube pivotally received within and circumferentially biasing against the pivotal sleeve to produce a friction resistance force therebetween, two second connectors fastened to two opposite ends of the resilient tube, and a fastening element for holding the locating strip and the coupling flap closely together and adjust a space between the locating strip and the coupling flap to further regulate the friction resistance force. So the first connector may be positioned at any desired angle relative to the second connectors by means of the friction resistance force between the resilient tube and the pivotal sleeve. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099762 | HINGE CUP FOR FURNITURE HINGES - A hinge cup for furniture hinges having a cup part which can be mounted in a bore in a furniture part such that it can be inserted in a recessed manner, and having, provided on the cup part in the state mounted in the bore, anchoring parts which can be spread open and have external bearing surfaces which are curved arcuately in a manner substantially corresponding to the radius of the bore and can be pressed via tension elements against the wall of the bore, wherein the tension elements can be moved via an eccentric mechanism in the insertion direction of the hinge cup at right angles to the mounting plane of the latter, and the anchoring parts are spread when the tension elements are moved in the direction from the insertion end of the hinge cup to the mounting surface thereof. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099763 | OUTER DOOR HANDLE FOR AN AUTOMOBILE - An external, automobile door handle system including an elongated grip manually accessible from the door outside and fitted at its ends with support protrusions, a first support protrusion resting pivotably at a support connected to the door structure and the second support protrusion being operationally linked to a swivel lever, the swivel lever being connected by a linkage or a cable to a door lock in a manner that said lock shall be opened when the grip is pulled out of the rest position into an open position. The automobile door handle system also includes a centrifugal weight which is supported displaceably in a similarly direction as the grip. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099764 | HANDLE FOR REMOVABLE CLEANING IMPLEMENT - A handle for receiving a cleaning article, such as a dusting device. The handle has one or more tines which are disposed outboard of a reference plane. This geometry provides a friction fit for receiving a removable cleaning device on the tines, without substantial interference. The friction fit retains the cleaning article on the handle during use while reducing tearing which occurs during installation. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099765 | Ergonomic Handle - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to supporting a user's arm in order for the user to utilize a maintenance tool with one hand. The support wraps around the user's arm keeping the apparatus stable while in use and allowing the user to derive more power from the user's arm. A handle for the user to grasp ensures the maintenance tool does not slip up and down or rotate about the user's arm. The apparatus enables the user to simply “sweep” their arm to perform various tasks, based upon a chosen maintenance tool. The arm support extends down from the handle portion, with a maintenance tool at the end. The apparatus is extendable such that it is comfortable for different users based on their weight, weight or other factors. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099766 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING BAST-FIBER MATERIALS - A method for processing bast-fibre materials involving loosening a material, placing said material in an aqueous medium, hydrodynamically processing material successively in two modes: first, in a continuous mode by performing a hydrodynamic wave field action, and then in a pulsed mode by performing a shock-wave action, wherein the pressure amplitude of the positive wave phase in the continuous mode is less than the pressure amplitude of the positive wave phase in the pulsed mode, and removing the material from the aqueous medium. It is possible by the method to produce a high quality cottonine, the linear density of which is equal to or less than 0.3 Tex with the optimal energy consumption of the production process. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099767 | Clamping device for bridging two elements which can be brought closer to each other - The invention relates to a clamping device ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099768 | LOCKABLE MEN'S FORMAL WEAR STUD - A lockable men's formal wear stud includes: a stud face having a first central axis; a shaft attached to the stud face, having a second central axis in alignment with the first central axis; and a lock bar connected to the shaft at an angle to the second central axis; wherein the lock bar maintains an angular orientation of the shaft, thereby locking the shirt stud. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099769 | ANCHOR FOR EMERGENCY EVACUATION LINES FOR BUILDINGS - The invention is especially designed for evacuation lines or ropes for buildings, such as those which are temporarily set out, for example, when fire blocks the normal exits of the buildings, such as lifts, staircases and the like. The invention consists of an elongated arm to be inserted between the door and the door frame, and to which a rocker is connected in an articulated manner, in the central part of the arm, the rocker having, in turn, in its central part, a rut or groove having a V-shaped cross-section for receiving the upper end of the rope, and a pair of end sections parallel to the end sections of the arm. One of said end sections forms, with the corresponding section of the arm, pliers or vise for fixing to the door, and for permanently keeping the door closed by means of a spring, while the other end section of the rocker forms, together with the corresponding end section of the arm, a grip for opening the pliers. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099770 | RESTRAINT SYSTEM BUCKLE COMPONENTS HAVING TACTILE SURFACES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Buckle assemblies for use with child seats and other personal restraint systems in vehicles are disclosed herein. A buckle assembly configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a housing assembly that receives at least a portion of a web connector. The housing assembly includes a coating having a generally soft or tactile surface finish. For example, the coating can be at least partially elastically compressible. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099771 | SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF A BRACELET OR STRAP - The present invention concerns a portable object ( | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099772 | Key and Electronic Device Locator/Holder - A device for retrieval of keys or small electronic devices while stored in clothing pockets, handbags, purses, backpacks, fanny packs, briefcase or other similar carrying cases or packs. The length and flexibility allows the device to drape outside the pocket or bag for easy and quick retrieval of keys or electronic devices. The device is comprised of a clasp at one end to attach keys or electronic devices, a length of flexible material and at the other end a ring for attaching ornaments, flashlights, personal protection devices, door openers or other similar devices. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099773 | ATTACHMENT CLAMP - Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099774 | Foldable Attachment Clip - A foldable attachment clip assembly including a receiving body portion having a hollow interior and a slotted opening extending along the length which receives and retains a crossbar of a stirrup connection portion. The crossbar of the stirrup connection portion is adapted for press-fit insertion through the relatively narrow width slotted opening which opens into a wider diameter retention pocket at the interior of the receiving body portion. Following attachment, the receiving body portion and the stirrup connection portion can rotate relative to one another about an axis defined generally by the crossbar within the retention pocket. Upon application of a tensioning force, the clip is substantially straightened and the receiving body pulls tight against the crossbar in a secure relation. | 2011-05-05 |
| 20110099775 | WIRING CLIP - A wiring clip includes a seat and a pressing member. The seat has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The pressing member includes a fixing end pivotally connected to the first end of the seat, a clipping end engaging with the second end of the seat and a pressing body between the fixing end and the clipping end. Two spaced sheets extend upwardly from the second end of the seat, and two hooks extend inwardly from inner side surfaces of the two sheets. The clipping end defines a first opening, the two hooks extend through the first opening and clasp two sides defining the first opening. | 2011-05-05 |
