23rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140150154 | Unobtrusive high-end ready to wear concealable body armor - A bullet resistant garment is provided for in the current invention having a pliable protective insert contained within a concealed carrier shell that is integrated into an outer-garment. In certain embodiments, interconnecting seams and or darts may be incorporated into the pliable protective insert and/or carrier shell to provide a comfortable and protective three-dimensional shape to bullet resistant garment, especially for women. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150155 | EYE COVER - An eye cover particularly adapted to hold a slice of fruit or other treatment against the eyelid and face during a health and beauty treatment. The device comprises an adjustable headband that secures a pair eyepieces over the eye sockets. The eyepieces are connected over the center of the face at a bridge. Variations of the device include a rim to hold the fruit on and a rim-less design. Optional graphics are provided to customize the look of the device. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150156 | Towel - A wearable towel including a securing band provided on a long edge and a zipper provided on a short edge, the towel capable of being worn around the waist of a user and also secured to a headrest of a vehicle. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150157 | Child Clothing System - A child clothing system includes an item of child's clothing having a neck end and a lower end, a front and a back, and at least one panel attached to the front of the item of clothing. The panel is alterable between first and second configurations such that, when the panel is attached in the first configuration to the item of clothing, the panel is configured to display indicia to a child wearing the item of clothing, and when the panel is attached in the second configuration, the indicia are hidden from view. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150158 | 3-POINT BRA FASTENER - A garment or other article of clothing can be configured with a three point fastener system or assembly. The garment can be a brassiere, ladies swimsuit or swimsuit top, dress, or any other garment designed to be worn about the torso. The garment can include a front portion having a left side and a right side connected by a back portion. The left and right sides of the front portion can be selectively connected by a first fastener. Second and third fasteners can also connect shoulder straps between the front portion and the back portion. Each of the fasteners can be configured for simple release, including a one touch, single motion, or other simple mechanism for uncoupling elements of the fastener. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150159 | SWADDLING UNIT - A swaddling unit serves for swaddling and lifting a baby and in particular a premature born or ill baby. The swaddling unit is composed of a lifting cloth and a swaddling cloth, which partially only are connected to each other, whereby the lifting cloth is arranged for lifting the swaddling unit and the swaddling cloth is arranged for swaddling the baby. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150160 | REVERSIBLE DRESSES - A reversible bridesmaid dress, evening gown or evening dress with a hem facing that allows the dress to have one color or pattern on one side and another color or pattern on the other side. When the dress is flipped inside out, it has a completely different appearance than on the other side. The reversible dress can come in a variety of different shapes, types and sizes. The long dresses can bubble up to short ones, and dresses of different colors and lengths may be created from a single reversible dress. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150161 | GARMENT WITH CARRYING SYSTEM - A load-bearing garment, such as a vest, is provided having stretchable web platform on an outside surface, such as between front and back panels of the vest. The stretchable web platform includes stretchable bands that extend horizontally, and vertical webbing extending between multiple horizontal bands. Additional embodiments are directed to a mounting system in a plate carrier for a plate. Still further embodiments are directed to a handle and strap system for a vest or other garment that permits a quick rescue of a person wearing the vest. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150162 | SURGICAL GLOVE - A surgical glove is made using a mould having a set of digits, consisting of thumb and index, middle, ring and little fingers that are disposed in positions consistent with that of a human hand when holding a surgical implement. In one embodiment, the digits include at least one major bend. In another embodiment, each of the digits includes two bends. By adopting a shape for the surgical glove that mimics the position of the surgeon's hand while holding a surgical implement, finger stress and hand fatigue during a prolonged surgical procedure can be significantly reduced. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150163 | Fan Assembly for a Hat - A fan assembly for a hat. In some embodiments, the present general inventive concept comprises a fan assembly to position a cooling fan upon the concave surface of the crown of a hat. Generally, the fan is connected by wires or similar means to a power source and controller located on the exterior of the hat. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150164 | MASK - A mask is assembled from a single blank. The blank is creased and folded to make a front, top and a back panel, with the top panel folding down to make two side panels. The side panels cooperate with the front and back panels by connections protruding from the panels. The mask can be stored or shipped in a flat two-dimensional, unassembled mode and can be opened or assembled to a three-dimensional form, which may be worn on the head of a user. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150165 | Ear Warmer with Adjustability - An ear warmer includes a frame with a first band and a second band coupled to the frame. The first band includes a first ear portion coupled thereto. The second band includes a second ear portion coupled thereto. The first band and the second band can be adjusted relative to each other to adjust the overall length of the band and the distance between the first ear portion and the second ear portion. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150166 | TWIN SEAM PANEL TROUSERS - The present invention relates to pair of trousers. The trousers include an inseam panel that is continuous across the crotch and down the inside longitudinal lines of the legs, preventing the need for an actual seam on the inseam of the trousers. The inseam panel is connected to the other fabric of the trousers with seams that are disposed away from the traditional inseam location and away from the crotch area. The inseam panel increases in width from the knees to the crotch. The inseam panel is also a stretch fabric with a primary stretch direction oriented on a bias to the longitudinal direction of the inseam panel and legs of the trousers. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150167 | Garment Support Apparatus - A garment support apparatus for use with a garment having a waist band. The garment support apparatus has a pliable closed end, and pliable first and second extending sections attached to the closed end and spaced apart from one another. The first and second extending sections extend to distal ends that are spaced apart so as to form an open end of the garment support apparatus. The space between the first and second extending sections is sized to receive a garment waist band. The first extending section has an opening sized for receiving a belt-loop. The second extending section has a first side and an opposite, second side. Friction material is on the first and second sides of the second extending section for frictional contact with an interior portion of the waist band and for frictional contact with a shirt jersey worn by a wearer. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150168 | Pivoting Dual Chin Strap Snap Feature for Football Helmet - A football helmet having a shell, and having a chin protector with chin cup and chin straps, has dual snaps on its chin strap buckles and dual snaps on each side of the helmet shell for improving the snap connection between the chin straps and the helmet to reduce the chances the helmet wearer will loose the helmet during play. Dual snaps on the sides of the helmet are carried on pivoting snap carriers to allow the chin protector to rotate with respect to the helmet shell. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150169 | SPORTS HELMET - A football helmet includes a plastic shell having an offset band extending around a rear region of the shell and above the lower edge surface of the shell. The offset band includes an offset band wall having an inner band surface offset from an inner shell wall surface, and an outer band surface offset from and outer shell wall surface. A pair of angled transition walls extends between the offset band wall and a rear region of the shell. The shell also includes a raised central band integrally formed as part of the shell and extending across the crown region to the rear region. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150170 | VARIABLY-TENSED COMPOSITE CUSHIONING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present application discloses a composite cushioning material comprising two or more resilient elements bonded to one or more flexible or stretchable substrates, further comprising at least one framing element placed around one or more resilient elements, wherein a section of the composite cushioning material corresponding to the area of the framing element is less flexible than the rest of the composite cushioning material, so as to provide a variably tensed composite cushioning material. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150172 | Toilet Fastening Apparatus - A toilet seat fastening apparatus for use in tightening a toilet seat with a bolt having a plurality of bolt threads to a porcelain toilet bowl that defines a bolt hole, includes a body member having a channel extending between upper and lower ends that is configured to receive the bolt therethrough. The channel includes channel threads complementary to the bolt threads. The body member includes a central portion having a pair of opposed flanges extending outwardly and configured to be grasped by a user's fingers. The body member includes an upper portion situated atop the central portion having a diameter complementary to a diameter of the porcelain toilet bowl bolt hole so as to be selectively positioned therein. The body member may include a lower portion situated below the central portion and configured to be engaged by a wrench. The upper, central, and lower portions have a unitary construction. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150173 | Pool Covers - A device for covering a pool, for example a swimming pool, has an upper component composed of a closed cell polymeric foam and a lower component composed of an open cell polymeric foam. The device can have, or can acquire in use, a convex upper surface which reduces the danger that it will be blown off the pool by wind. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150174 | PROTECTIVE COVERING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A protective covering system comprising a fixture having an inner volume, the inner volume defined by at least one fixture wall having a height, a plurality of anchoring means located at least one of on the fixture and external to the fixture, and a covering device having a flexible cover section and a plurality of fastening means, the plurality of fastening means configured to cooperate with the plurality of anchoring means to removably secure the covering device over the inner volume of the fixture to provide a flexible ceiling across an opening of the inner volume is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150175 | SAFETY SHOWER WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL USING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY - Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining a temperature of water for a safety shower within a desired range using geothermal energy. A conduit containing at least 150 liters of water can be fluidly coupled to a safety shower through which at least a portion of the water can exit. The conduit can be disposed under ground soil at a depth such that the water buffer is maintained at a temperature of between 15 C. to 40 C. as a direct function of a thermal inertia of the ground soil. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150176 | PEDICURE SPA WITH SELF-CLEANING RETRACTABLE BASIN - A pedicure spa having a self-cleaning retractable basin provides a consistently cleaned and sanitized basin for use during a pedicure treatment. A cleansing chamber in the pedicure spa accepts the basin for a self-cleaning procedure. Cleansing products may be dispensed from one or more supply components for application to the basin by one or more cleansing devices. The self-cleaning procedure may proceed according to one or more predefined stages, which may include a drying stage provided by one or more dryers within the cleansing chamber. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150177 | DEVELOPMENTS RELATING TO WASHING/DRYING STATIONS IN WASHROOMS - A combined washing/drying station for a washroom comprising a water outlet for discharging water to wash a user's hands connected to a mains water supply and an air outlet for discharging airflow to dry a user's hands. The airflow is generated by a blower module connected to a mains electricity supply via a connector unit hard-wired to the electrical mains. The blower module comprises an electrical connector which connects to an electrical connector on the connector unit to allow modular replacement of the blower module. Connection to the mains water supply is via the same or an additional connector unit plumbed into the water mains. A flow-control valve is provided on the respective connector unit for isolating the water mains at the connector unit. An inlet port of the valve is connected to the water mains and an outlet port of the valve is connected to the water outlet. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150178 | Patient Rotation Apparatus - A system for turning a person from a supine position to a prone position and vice versa includes opposing patient support platens each coupled to a corresponding end of a first and a second COG assembly, the first and second COG assemblies each coupled to a corresponding one of a pair of spindles, each one of the spindles disposed on a corresponding lift column. In yet another embodiment, registration plates, coupled to the system, conveniently align the attachment mechanisms of each COG assembly with distal ends of one or more platens. The registration plates allow for medical staff to align the system so that it straddles the operating table with the attachment mechanisms of the COG assembly in alignment with platen tubes (or other complimentary attachment mechanisms) located at the distal ends of the anterior platen. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150179 | HEATED AIR CUSHION COVER - A heated air cushion cover, especially for heat regulation of patients during surgeries, having at least one first material layer connected to at least perforated second material layer so as to form at least one hollow chamber through which an air stream can flow to the outer, patient side of the second material layer is improved by a homogeneous warm air output being produced on the patient side. The homogeneous warm air output is attained by an air-permeable third material layer being at least partially connected to the outer side of the second material layer. The third material layer diffusely distributes the air stream penetrating the perforations of the second material layer upon passing through the third material layer. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150180 | VARIABLE HEIGHT SIDERAIL - A siderail comprises a rail having a lower edge extending longitudinally from a head end to a foot end, and a longitudinally outer link comprising a head side outer link segment and a foot side outer link segment. Each segment is connected to the rail at a joint OR and connected to a host frame at a joint OF. The siderail also includes an inner link longitudinally intermediate the outer link segments and connected to the rail at a joint IR and to the host frame at a joint IF. The head side outer link segment extends longitudinally from approximately the head end of the rail lower edge toward the inner link without longitudinally overlapping the inner link. The foot side outer link segment extends longitudinally from approximately the foot end of the rail lower edge toward the inner link without longitudinally overlapping the inner link. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150181 | SYSTEM FOR SECURING A MATTRESS COVER - A mattress cover includes a securing belt about its skirt to aid in engaging and fixing the skirt to a mattress, thereby minimizing the tendency of a skirt to migrate upward on the mattress during use. The belt may be attached to the skirt by means of a sleeve extending the length of the skirt, lacing, belt loop structures, an integrated channel, Velcro® or similar devices. The belt may be adjusted by means of a buckle, a knot or other similar devices. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150182 | PROPERTY INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS - A property information acquiring apparatus according to the present invention includes a supporting unit that supports an object person, a holding unit that holds an object area, and a receiving unit that receives information about properties of the object area by being positioned near the supporting unit, wherein the holding unit includes a restricting unit that restricts deformation generated in the supporting unit by the object person being supported by the supporting unit. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150183 | Portable Collapsible Field Hospital Bed - The present invention is a collapsible portable field hospital bed that can be transported to remote location and is durable enough to remain at the remote location for subsequent local use. The invention can include a frame having a horizontal support assembly including a proximal end and a distal end hingably connected so that the proximal end and the distal end can be moved from an operational position to a storage position; a vertical support assembly pivotally connected to an angled support assembly and said horizontal support assembly, said angled support assembly pivotally connected to said horizontal support assembly; a stabilizing assembly included in said frame having a first hinge member pivotally attached to a second hinge member, said stabilizing assembly biased in said operational position, said first hinge member cooperating with said second hinge member to prevent said angled support assembly from folding. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150184 | MULTI-FUNCTION SUPPORT APPARATUS - A multi-function support apparatus having sections that are adapted to support the neck and head of a user while also preserving the user's hair style. The apparatus includes peak sections which are adapted to provide inclinational support for a user's head and sections that provide lumbar support for a user. The apparatus also includes curvature sections within which a user may drape and protect their hair. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150185 | DYEING PROCESS USING A NATURAL DYE ON KERATIN FIBRES THAT HAVE UNDERGONE PERMANENT RESHAPING - Dyeing process using a natural dye on keratin fibres that have undergone permanent reshaping The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, in which: a) an aqueous alkaline composition comprising one or more alkaline agents in an amount such that the pH of the composition is greater than at least 10 is applied to the said fibres, or a reducing composition comprising one or more reducing agents and then an oxidizing composition are applied to the said fibres, b) the said fibres are optionally rinsed, c) optionally, the treatment is neutralized, and the fibres are washed with shampoo and rinsed, d) optionally, the fibres are dried or left to dry, e) a dye composition comprising, in a cosmetically accept able medium, one or more natural dyes is applied to the said fibres, f) optionally, the fibres are washed and rinsed, g) the fibres are dried or left to dry. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150186 | USE OF AN AGENT FOR KERATIN FIBERS, CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC STARCH MODIFIED BY MEANS OF PROPYLENE OXIDE AND AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL FILM-FORMING AND/OR STRENGTHENING POLYMER, FOR IMPROVING THE COLOR PRESERVATION OXIDATIVE HAIR COLORATIONS - Agents include in a cosmetically acceptable carrier (a) at least one non-ionic, propylene oxide-modified starch and (b) at least one film-forming and/or fixing polymer. Such agents improve the color retention of oxidatively dyed keratin-including fibers. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150187 | PREPARATION OF INDIGO-DYED COTTON DENIM FABRICS AND GARMENTS - Disclosed herein is the preparation of indigo-dyed cotton denim fabrics suitable for use in making cotton denim garments and other denim articles. These indigo-dyed fabrics are prepared from cotton warp yarn which has been pre-treated with an emulsion copolymer prior to being contacted with an aqueous dye liquor comprising a dispersion of an indigo dyestuff. Such copolymer-treated cotton warp yarn can be woven or knitted into cotton denim griege fabrics along with untreated cotton weft yarn. Such griege denim fabric can then be indigo-dyed using the aqueous dye liquor. Alternatively, the emulsion copolymer-treated cotton warp yarn can be indigo-dyed by contact with the aqueous dye liquor before this warp yarn is incorporated into denim fabric along with the untreated cotton weft yarn. The cotton denim fabric produced by either method has the appearance of conventional ring-dyed indigo fabrics. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150188 | Post and Hand Rail Assembly for Modular Ramp - A hand rail to post connector assembly for use with a modular ramp. The assembly includes a post cap configured for mounting to a post, a saddle that is received by a slot in the post cap, and a rail insert that is secured to the saddle. The post cap includes a support surface configured to support a hand rail, and the post cap substantially constrains the saddle from moving vertically. The rail insert has a clamping surface that engages an inner surface of the hand rail for clamping the hand rail between it and the saddle. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150189 | CASE FOR POWERED TOOTHBRUSH AND SYSTEM - A case for a powered toothbrush comprises a housing having an interior for receiving a powered toothbrush, and a cover, wherein the cover substantially obfuscates the interior but is sufficiently light-transmissive to communicate the presence of an indicator from within the interior. Also provided is a powered toothbrush and case system. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150190 | REFILL HEAD FOR AN ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT HANDLE - A refill head, and oral care implement incorporating the same, wherein the refill head comprises a tubular sleeve having a cavity for slidably receiving a stem of a handle of the oral care implement. An aperture in the tubular sleeve defines a latch having a locking lug that operably mates with a locking lug of the stem to axially retain the refill head to the handle. A resilient material seals the aperture to provide increased rigidity to the latch. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150191 | DRIVE COUPLING FOR HIGH-SPEED ROTATING BRUSH - Drive coupling assembly ( | 2014-06-05 |
20140150192 | GOLF CLUB CLEANING DEVICE - A golf club cleaning device ( | 2014-06-05 |
20140150193 | LOW-VOC CLEANING SUBSTRATES AND COMPOSITIONS - A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: | 2014-06-05 |
20140150194 | SCRAPER BROOM - A scraper broom integrates an elongated handle with a fixed scraper element attached thereto and a displaceable broom head. The displaceable broom is movable between a first position and a second position for conversion of the device from a broom to a scraper. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150195 | Novel Ergonomic ice scraper for joint damage prevention and ease of use - An ice scraper is designed in such a way as to minimize stress on joints and allows ergonomic use of muscles and joints during ice removal from vehicle windows by handicapped and elderly consumers and prevents carpel tunnel syndrome and other repetitive use injuries in healthy users. A stock and shoulder brace allow for more force delivery to the surface where the removal is occurring, while relieving forces usually generated from wrists and elbows to accomplish the task. In addition the scraper is mounted on a telescoping grooved shaft designed to work under icing conditions. The shaft is coated with a polymer to resist friction under icing conditions which might interfere with the shaft adjustment. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150196 | Disposable berm mop - An absorbent berm mop assembly to contain a liquid spill is provided. The absorbent berm comprises an absorbent material packed within a tube sock of variable length and diameter comprising a berm. Prior to closing of the ends of the berm, a rigid plate is inserted atop the absorbent. The rigid berm is fixed to a handle bracket. Operation of the handle effects a flattening of the berm via force applied to the handle being distributed along the length of the rigid plate. The berm is used to contain spills on a floor by presenting a planar absorbent surface to absorb liquid that can be moved in a mopping motion. The saturated berm assembly can be disposed of for appropriate disposal after detaching from the handle. The advantage to this design is the ability to maximize the active absorbance capacity of a given volume of absorbent material by flattening the berm surface to the floor plane, as well as by mopping motion, while allowing for easy disposal of all but the handle. The novel utility is a disposable berm mop. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150197 | WIPER COUPLER ADAPTER AND WIPER ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING SAME - A wiper coupler adaptor for use In releasably attaching a wiper assembly to a bayonet style wiper arm having an attachment end includes a pair of sidewalls each including a post that extends transversely toward the other to operatively engage structure of a wiper assembly and a deck disposed, between the sidewalk that cooperates with a portion of the sidewalks to define a rest adapted to operatively receive the attachment end of the wiper arm. The sidewalls each include a ledge that extends transversely toward the other to operatively engage the attachment end of the wiper arm. The wiper coupler adaptor also includes a locking mechanism including a cantilevered body and a head disposed at a terminal end of the cantilevered body. The head includes a lip depending therefrom that is adapted to extend through an aperture in the base of the attachment end and receive a portion of the base of the attachment end to prevent undesired release of the wiper coupler adaptor from the attachment end of the wiper arm. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150198 | WIPER BLADE - In one aspect, the invention can be a wiper blade including a wiper strip which wipes a wiping surface; at least one pair of yoke levers which supports the wiper strip; a pair of auxiliary lever which is relatively rotatably coupled to the at least one pair of the yoke levers respectively; and a main lever which is relatively rotatably coupled to a pair of the auxiliary levers and is connected to a wiper arm, wherein, for the purpose of preventing interference caused at the time of pivoting with a U-hook type wiper arm “Ha,” the main lever includes a first concave portion which is formed toward the wiper strip in a portion of the top surface of the main lever. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150199 | WIPER BLADE ADAPTER UNIT - The invention relates to a wiper blade adapter unit for connecting a wiper blade ( | 2014-06-05 |
20140150200 | WIPER BLADE ADAPTER SYSTEM - The invention relates to a wiper blade adapter system comprising a wiper blade adapter ( | 2014-06-05 |
20140150201 | STEAM APPLIANCE - An appliance includes a steam application device having a main body which includes an inlet section to receive steam, an applicator to apply the steam to a surface, and a swivel assembly to swivel the applicator and the main body relative to each other. The appliance further includes a portable steamer to (i) attach to the steam application device and (ii) detach from the steam application device (e.g., in a simple lift away manner). The portable steamer has a steam generator which generates the steam, and an outlet section which connects to the inlet section of the main body of the steam application device when the portable steamer is attached to the steam application device. The outlet section provides the steam from the steam generator to the inlet section of the main body of the steam application device when the portable steamer is attached to the steam application device. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150202 | UPWARD AND RADIAL FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus includes a handle for holding; a head; a downward facing cleaning element on the head for downward facing cleaning of a surface; and an upward and radial cleaning element about the head of the apparatus. The cleaning element includes at least a brush element for cleaning, the brush element having a substantially upstanding central portion for upward cleaning and radially outwardly projecting side portions for radial cleaning. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150203 | ERASING MEMBER AND ERASING TOOL USING THE SAME - Provided are an erasing member which is excellent in erasability for handwritings written by means of a pencil, a mechanical pencil and the like and which does not produce eraser dusts, and an erasing tool in which a part to be erased can be visually recognized in erasing. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150204 | ASSEMBLY FOR MAINTAINING SEPARATION BETWEEN SPRING ASSEMBLY AND HINGE BRACKET THUS REDUCING INADVERTENT STRIKING - An apparatus comprising: a hinge bracket; a spring assembly configured to operatively interact with the hinge bracket; and a separation assembly being configured to permit relative movement between the hinge bracket and the spring assembly without permitting the spring assembly and the hinge bracket from inadvertently striking against each other, whereby occurrence of unwanted noise associated with the spring assembly and the hinge bracket striking each other is reduced. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150205 | Bushing for Coupling with a Component - This invention relates to a bushing for coupling with a component and a method for avoiding a relative movement between the bushing and the component. The bushing includes a form-fit means which is integrally formed with the bushing. The form-fit means is deformed such that after a deformation the form-fit means is in positive connection with the component, so that a relative movement between the bushing and the component is prevented. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150206 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING CARPET - An apparatus to install carpet is configured to prevent carpet, which includes a carpet backing attached to a nap, on a floor from moving away from a wall. The apparatus includes a tackless strip with a first side and a second side. An adhesive is affixed to the first side. Pins are driven from the second side through the first side extending from the adhesive on the first side. The carpet can be placed upon the apparatus such that the pins pierce the carpet backing while the adhesive adheres to the carpet backing holding the carpet in place even when furniture is moved across the nap. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150207 | VEHICLE OPENING/CLOSING MEMBER DAMPER APPARATUS AND VEHICLE OPENING/CLOSING MEMBER STOPPER APPARATUS - A damper apparatus includes a piston having a flange-shaped piston main body and piston rods which project from both ends of the piston main body, a cylinder having a cylinder main body which accommodates the piston main body slidably and cylindrical portions which support slidably the piston rods, respectively, a fastener which is attached to the one cylindrical portion so as to secure the cylinder to an opening/closing member, and a coil spring which biases the one piston rod to project from the other cylindrical portion such that a distal end portion of the piston rod abuts a circumferential edge of an opening portion of a vehicle. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150208 | DISPLACEMENT DEVICE FOR SLIDABLE AND TURNABLE SEPARATION ELEMENTS AND FUNCTIONAL ENTITY - The displacement device includes a guide carriage that is slidable along a running rail and that is pivotally connectable to a first separation element. The guide carriage includes a carriage body with a carriage head and a carriage foot, which carriage head and carriage foot are connected with one another by a connecting beam, wherein the carriage head holds at least one support wheel and at least two guide wheels and wherein the carriage foot is connected torque proof with a first end piece of a hinge lever, whose second end piece is pivotally held by a hinge shaft that is connectable to a sidewall of the first separation element. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150209 | LIFT ADJUST SLIDING DOOR ROLLER - A sliding door roller system comprising a wheel housing, two roller wheels rotatably coupled to the wheel housing, an upper base, a second housing configured to be secured to a door and a ratchet mechanism coupled to the first housing and second housing, discretely stepping the second housing away from the first housing in a plurality of positions. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150210 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT BAR - The present invention is an adjustable support bar that includes a pair of wall anchor brackets with a pair of apertures, a plurality of bracket fasteners that secure the pair of wall anchor brackets to a support surface, a pair of extension tubes each extended into the pair of wall anchor brackets and a u-shaped support bar grasped by a user to accommodate and support the user. The adjustable support bar also includes a base extension tube contained within the elongated base bar of the u-shaped support bar, the base extension tube allows the elongated base bar to be extended. The adjustable support bar can be threaded or utilizes a plurality of apertures and a plurality of securing pins to secure the adjustable support bar. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150211 | DOOR AND HANDLE SANITIZERS AND ASSEMBLIES - A flat or three dimensional body constructed of a sanitary plastic, with an inner surface of the body defining a hollow interior adapted to contact a door hardware surface or projecting knob. The body in one variant exhibits an end face from which projects an undulating and perimeter extending skirt, the design of which providing additional fabric which, upon being grasped and rotated by a user, can be circumferentially deflected and folded over against itself and the underlying surfaces of the rotatable door knob over which the cover is installed, this in order to facilitate additional frictional engaging contact with the door handle. An inside or flattened base surface of the body can also exhibit any desired tacky or adhesive material in order to provide additional gripping engagement of the handle or knob. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150212 | APPLIANCE LID HINGE ASSEMBLY - An appliance lid hinge assembly has a channel housing including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face walls, a cavity located between the first and second side walls and a slot having first and second slot portions respectively located in said first and second side walls. The channel housing is pivotally connected to a cam via a rivet or other pivot fastener at a pivot point. A biasing element acts between the housing and the cam in order to control the movement of housing relative to the cam about the pivot point. Alternatively, a damper can be used to control movement of the housing relative to the cam about the pivot point. A snubber subsystem can also be added to provide further damping resistance. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150213 | System, Method and Apparatus for Gift Bag Binding - A binding device for attaching a plurality of gift bags together, the binding device including a body portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an upper section, a middle section, and a lower section. A first fastener is proximate the first end; and, a complementary second fastener is proximate the second end, the complementary second fastener for releasably engaging the first fastener. A first crease is between the upper section and the middle section; and, a second crease is between the middle section and the lower section. The middle section includes a first engaging member dimensioned to engage at least one first gift bag strap having a first size, and a second engaging member dimensioned to engage at least one second gift bag strap having a second size different than the first size, the first engaging member being larger than the second engaging member. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150214 | Tie Down Strap Having Elastic Section - A tie down strap includes one or more inelastic strap section with an elastic section connecting the inelastic sections. An end of a first inelastic strap section includes a buckle or ring. The first inelastic strap section includes a first hook and loop arrangement and the second inelastic strap section includes a second hook and loop arrangement engageable to the first hook and loop arrangement to hold the strap in a loop configuration to secure an object. The inelastic strap sections are flat, multi-ply straps and the elastic section comprises two spaced-apart elastic cords, each cord stitched or otherwise secured at opposite ends to the respective first and second inelastic strap sections. The elastic cords can be composed of woven, flattened BUNGEE cord material. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150215 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR SECURING PORTABLE OBJECTS AND RELATED METHODS - An anchoring device and system for securing portable objects is disclosed. The anchoring device may be configured for engagement with a lockable container or structure having an articulating, lockable member. The system may include an anchoring device and a securing device, the securing device (e.g., a cable, chain, etc.) being configured to engage with portable objects and be secured by the anchoring device. In some aspects, an anchoring device may be for engagement with a lockable vehicle door or tailgate can include one or more anchoring members and at least one restraining member. In some aspects, the securing member may be a cable or chain having a closed loop that can be engaged with a portable object and a restraining portion of the anchoring device, and when the anchoring device is engaged with a lockable container or structure, the portable object may be secured thereto. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150216 | Stop for a Slide Fastener, and a Method for the Manufacture Thereof - There is provided a stop for a slide fastener. A top plate and a bottom plate are linked with one another at a transversely intermediate position by an integral connecting post. The lower side of the top plate is substantially flat. The bottom plate slopes away from the connecting post to form two leg members provided with a respective end flange pointing towards the top plate, the leg members being adapted to cooperate in use with the top plate to retain fastener tapes therebetween. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150217 | RETAIL MERCHANDISE DISPLAY CLIP - A retail display clip is provided. The retail display clip includes a stationary clip base and a rotatable clip member that rotates about an axis of rotation. The rotatable clip member rotates relative to the clip base. The retail display clip includes an open state and a closed state. As the rotatable clip member rotates from the open to the closed or the closed to the open state, an over-center point is transitioned. The over-center point is created by the interaction between a locking tab of the rotatable clip member and a flat inner surface of the clip base. In the closed stated, a torque is created by the over-center point that causes the locking tab to place a force on the flat inner surface of the clip base. A gripping point is formed at the location where the locking tab places the force. The gripping point supports retail merchandise. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150218 | CLIPS FOR COUPLING DEVICES TO SUPPORT MEMBERS EXTENDING BETWEEN STRUCTURAL MEMBERS - Clips for coupling devices, such as electrical junction boxes, to support members are provided. In one example, a clip for coupling an electrical junction box to a support member includes a coupling member and a flange. The coupling member is adapted to engage the support member and includes a first member, a second member spaced-apart from the first member, and a third member extending between and engaging the first and second members. The first, second and third members together define a receptacle adapted to receive the support member therein. The flange extends from the coupling member and defines a fastener opening therein adapted to receive a fastener for coupling the clip to the electrical junction box. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150219 | Strap with Breakaway Link - A link for use in a breakaway portion of a strap includes a body portion and first and second opposing engagement portions. Each engagement portion has at least one hook. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150220 | Fishtail fastener - The invention disclosed herein is a fastener which is embedded into a sturdy fabric. Once embedded into a sturdy fabric the fastener may be joined making a bag which can be used to contain items such as yard debris, sporting equipment, and many other items. In another embodiment, the fastener may be embedded into a strap and used to secure items to trailers, boats, and cars or to securely bundle items such as sticks, firewood, baseball bats, hockey sticks, tools and the like. The invention disclosed herein is composed of a fastener spring and a fastener spring receiver embedded into the opposite corners of a sturdy fabric. The fastener spring consist of a spring from which two lateral struts extend. At the end of the lateral struts, circular stops are attached. The fastener spring receiver is rectangular. The lateral struts of the fastener spring are compressed and the circular stops are inserted into the spring receiver. The circular stops are designed to remain in the spring receiver until the lateral struts are again compressed to permit removal from the spring receiver of the circular stops. By this method the corners of a fabric may be joined by inserting the circular stops of the fastener spring into the opposite receiver forming a bag or container. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150221 | SEATBELT BUCKLE STRUCTURE - A seatbelt buckle structure having: a buckle portion which a tongue plate, through which a seatbelt is inserted, is reattachable; a hollow boot portion; at whose distal end portion the buckle portion is installed; and that supports the buckle portion in an erect state by rigidity of the boot portion; a webbing portion provided at an interior of the boot portion; that connects a vehicle body and the buckle portion; that makes movement, in a vehicle vertical direction, of the boot portion possible; and that, when external force from above is inputted to the buckle portion, moves the boot portion and the buckle portion downward in the vehicle vertical direction; and an elastic member that is provided at the interior of the boot portion; that connects the boot and webbing portions; and at which elastic energy accumulates when external force from above is inputted to the buckle and boot portions. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150222 | STRAP FOR SECURING CARGO ON A VEHICLE - A strap device and method of use thereof for securing cargo on a vehicle. The strap device includes a tension device for receiving a first end portion of a strap, and a quick connect device having a first member connected to the tension device and a second member connected to a second end portion of the strap. The members of the quick connect device being selectively connectable to create a circuit in the strap for binding cargo, wherein tension in the circuit prevents the members of the quick connect device from being disconnected. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150223 | ADJUSTABLE BRACELET CLASP - The invention concerns a bracelet clasp of the type having an unfolding buckle, comprising first and second strips hinged to each other via a first of the respective ends thereof, between a closed position for wear, and at least one open position, the first strip carrying a fastening for a first bracelet strand, the second, bottom strip carrying a loop at the second end thereof defining a recess for a second bracelet strand and carrying a lug intended to be inserted in a suitable hole in the bracelet strand to define a point of anchorage of said bracelet to the clasp, the clasp being characterized in that said loop has a plurality of sites, substantially aligned along the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, each of which is capable of cooperating with said lug to ensure the assembly thereof to said loop and to define a predefined position of the point of anchorage associated with a predefined usable length of the bracelet. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150224 | Themed Cemetery - An improved cemetery experience whereby the cemetery and accompanying facilities may celebrate and demonstrate the passion and hobbies of the deceased individual. The contemplated themed cemetery may be a stand-alone cemetery that celebrates a common passion of a plurality of individuals, yet still maintains the traditional burial and memorialization process. The themed cemetery may take a specific event, or commonly understood and loved location and memorialize that location in the theme of a cemetery where those with that common interest and enjoyment of the commonly understood location may desire to be buried. The cemetery would closely resemble both visually, and physically a replica of the theme being celebrated and may provide space for the deceased while still providing adequate income and revenue in the way of advertising for the operator. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150225 | LOOM FOR PRODUCING PAPER MACHINE CLOTHING - A loom for producing a paper machine clothing includes a weaving zone for producing a woven structure having warp threads and weft threads and a tensioning zone following the weave zone in a weaving direction. The tensioning zone has a first receiving roller system and a second receiving roller system following the first receiving roller system in a weaving direction. Each receiving roller system is configured to move the woven structure forward in the weaving direction in order to produce a tension. A heating assembly for thermofixing the woven structure is provided between the first receiving roller system and the second receiving roller system. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150226 | WEAR-RESISTANT CLAMPING PLATE DEVICE FOR STUFFER BOX CRIMPER - A cheek plate device is provided for a stuffer box crimper, which has brackets, adjusting mechanisms, cheek plates, a base frame and a pair of nip rollers. The adjusting mechanisms are mounted on the brackets, which can slide relative to the bracket. The cheek plates are mounted on the inside of the adjusting mechanisms. Two identical brackets, adjusting mechanisms and cheek plates are mounted symmetrically at two sides of the pair of nip rollers and affixed on the base frame. The cheek plate device further comprises fluid thrust devices, which include fluid inlets and cylinders located on the brackets. One end of the adjusting mechanism is inserted into and coupled with the cylinder. The fluid of the thrust device flows into the cylinders through the inlets and pushes, via the adjusting mechanisms, the cheek plates toward the sides of the nip rollers. The thrust device can work hydraulically or pneumatically. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150227 | LIFTING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TWO ROTOR BLADE SEGMENTS OF A WIND TURBINE - A lifting device | 2014-06-05 |
20140150228 | MACHINING, EXAMINATION, AND WELDING INTEGRAL DEVICE FOR NOZZLE - The present invention relates to a machining, examination, and welding integral device for a nozzle, and more particularly, to a machining, examination, and welding integral device for a nozzle in which machining, examination, and welding can be made in the nozzle by one device. To this end, there is provided a machining, examination, and welding integral device for a nozzle including: a pair of caps provided to be separated from each other; a welding unit provided between the pair of caps to weld a junction part of the nozzle and a pipe; a examination unit coupled to one side of the welding unit to check whether the junction part is defective; and a machining unit coupled to the top of the welding unit to remove the surface of a welded portion of the junction part and/or process the welded portion of the junction part. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150229 | LOCK RING MOUNTING/DEMOUNTING JIG - An object of the present invention is to provide a jig that does not require an operator to hold a lock ring against the elastic repulsion force of the lock ring that attempts to contract in a radial direction when the lock ring is attached to a rim base, the jig that is safe because there is no need for the operator to support the weight of the lock ring and can maintain a state in which, when the space between the ends of the lock ring is increased, the inside diameter side of the lock ring is a perfect circle or is close to a perfect circle. Thus, a lock ring mounting/demounting jig of the present invention is formed of a pair of jigs, the pair of jigs can be attached at both ends ( | 2014-06-05 |
20140150230 | INTERNAL ROLLER SWAGING DEVICE AND METHOD - An exemplary device and method for roller swaging a tube and a fitting includes a controller configured to terminate swaging in response to receiving a signal generated by a torque sensor. The torque sensor is configured to generate the signal indicative of a torque rise associated with a flow of tube material consisting of flow in an axial direction through a front or a rear of the fitting. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150231 | Method for Recycling Conveyor Belts - A belting ladder including an elongated band of a flat flexible reinforced belting material having a plurality of longitudinally-spaced apertures each with a substantially transverse edge portion thereby forming rung-like features along the belting material to receive a person's foot or hand; and an attachment device at an end of the band. In certain desired embodiments, an attachment device secures the belting ladder to a storage arrangement for anchoring to a building. An endless belting ladder formed by an endless elongated band of a flat flexible reinforced belting material having a plurality of longitudinally-spaced apertures each with a substantially transverse edge portion thereby forming rung-like features along the belting material to receive a person's foot or hand. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150232 | Dual Crane Apparatus and Method of Use - A dual crane apparatus and a method of use are disclosed herein. The disclosed dual crane apparatus generally comprises a support frame and two rotating crane members mounted to the support frame, wherein the crane members can each independently move up and down in a vertical direction, extend and retract in a horizontal direction, and rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. The disclosed dual crane apparatus can be utilized for servicing mobile irrigation systems. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150233 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING A MULTIUSER TOUCH SENSITIVE DISPLAY DEVICE - A method is provided for mounting a multiuser touch screen display device having a touch sensitive display screen to a platform such that a plurality of users can simultaneously interact with the multiuser touch screen display device running at least one application program for each of the plurality of users through the touch sensitive display screen. The method includes making an opening defined on a surface of a platform that can receive the multiuser touch screen display device such that the display device is accessible to users when the display device is mounted; engaging with the platform a holder configured to hold the multiuser touch sensitive display device such that the holder can receive the multiuser touch sensitive display device through the opening; and mounting the multiuser touch sensitive display device to the platform by placing the display device in the holder through the opening on the platform. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150234 | TOOL FOR INSERTION OF CANAL HEARING DEVICE INTO THE EAR CANAL - A hand held tool for safely inserting a canal hearing device into the ear canal having a medial end configured to simultaneously cradle the lateral end of the canal hearing device and constrain a knob element laterally positioned on the canal hearing device. In a preferred embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a C-shaped cavity for self-centering engagement with a D-shaped lateral end of a CIC device, providing ease of use for hearing impaired individuals. In a preferred embodiment, the insertion tool is substantially formed of a single monolithic structure for improved durability and lower cost of fabrication. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150235 | REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER BIN ORGANIZATION SYSTEM - A refrigerating or freezing cabinet may include any number of drawers, bins, baskets, or other compartments. In at least one compartment at least one organizational partition is inserted to divide products and food substances within the at least one compartment of the refrigerating or freezing cabinet. The partition may be a plurality of shapes and sizes, and may have an attachment means to secure it within the refrigerating or freezing cabinet. An attachment means or clip may also be provided to secure products or food substances with the cabinet. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150236 | I-beam track with a Separate attachment portion - A dual sided extrusion, where one side has a different shape than the other side, and the extrusion is intended to be used in different orientations depending on the application. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150237 | FIBER OPTIC COMPONENT HOLDERS AND ENCLOSURES AND METHODS INCLUDING SAME - A method for securing a fiber optic component includes: providing a holding medium having a tack and mounted on a substrate; and placing the fiber optic component in intimate contact with the holding medium to thereby secure the fiber optic component to the substrate. The tack of the holding medium releasably bonds the fiber optic component to the holding medium and the holding medium retains its tack upon removal of the fiber optic component to permit re-placement of the fiber optic component or placement of a further fiber optic component on the holding medium to secure said fiber optic component or further fiber optic component to the substrate. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150238 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A PATIENT INTERFACE - A respiratory mask assembly includes a rigid mask frame and a cushion. A clip secures the cushion to the frame. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150239 | Guide Rail and Method for Manufacturing Same - A guide rail that includes a base rail having a channel therein and at least one finger extending from a portion of the channel. The guide rail further includes a race insert mounted against the at least one finger. In an embodiment of the invention, the race insert has a first and second raceway associated with the at least one finger extending from a portion of the channel. Further, the first and second raceways have different load transmission directions, wherein the load transmission directions of both the first and second raceways are oblique to the direction that the at least one finger extends from a portion of the channel. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150240 | Thimble Mechanism For Retention Of A Shackle In A Wire Loop Termination - A thimble mechanism for retention of a shackle in a wire rope loop termination. In one preferred embodiment, a thimble device is provided for a shackle having a pair of opposed legs with each leg having an end with a width smaller than a depth. The thimble device includes a thimble body having an external arcuate edge with a rope groove for receipt of a wire rope therein. A central opening extends through the thimble body with the central opening larger than the width but smaller than the depth of the shackle ends. A keyway is provided in the thimble body extending from the central opening to the arcuate edge of the thimble body. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150241 | REINFORCEMENT SCREW INSERT - A secondary screw that is used to penetrate through a conventional threaded screw. The secondary screw is inserted into a conventional screw that might be mounted or inserted into a wall or a post. The secondary screw provides a means to avoid leaving a hole in a wall or post by removing the primary threaded screw. In one particular embodiment, a primary screw is inserted into a wall, then the secondary screw screws into the top head of the primary screw. This arrangement enables a user to use the secondary screw as a means to hang any object upon the screw or mount any object through the use of the secondary screw. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150242 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROPHOBIC, HEAT-INSULATING MOULDINGS - Process for hydrophobizing a microporous thermal insulation molding comprising hydrophilic silica, in which the molding is treated with at least one organosilane and in which one or more organosilanes which are gaseous under the reaction conditions are introduced into a chamber containing the microporous thermal insulation molding comprising hydrophilic silica until the pressure difference Δp is ≧20 mbar. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150243 | WHEEL RECUTTING - An apparatus for recutting the surface of a wheel is described. The apparatus comprises a rotatable mount, for holding and rotating the wheel about its axis, a surface profiler, configured to detect and output a surface elevation profile of a concentric ring at a current radial position on the surface of the wheel, a linear drive mechanism, configured to reposition the surface profiler radially with respect to the wheel, a radial profile generator, configured to calculate a cutting profile for the wheel based on the surface elevation profile for each concentric ring, a cutting tool, and cutting control circuitry, configured to control the position of the cutting tool with respect to the wheel to recut the surface of the wheel in accordance with the generated cutting profile. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150244 | ADHESIVE-FREE CARRIER ASSEMBLIES FOR GLASS SUBSTRATES - The disclosure relates generally to carrier assemblies for handling and processing thin flexible glass. More particularly, the invention relates to an adhesive-free carrier assembly for handling thin flexible glass substrates that are used in organic opto-electronic devices such as OLEDs and organic photodetectors (OPDs). | 2014-06-05 |
20140150245 | Pneumatic Clamping Mechanism for Cells with Adjustable Height - In some embodiments of the present disclosure, an apparatus for combinatorial wet processing includes: a chuck, a substrate located on the chuck, a cell located over the substrate; and a height adjustment mechanism for the cell above the substrate wherein applying compressed air on an O-ring in a gland prevents vertical movement of the cell relative to the position of the substrate. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150246 | Apparatus and Method for Carrying Substrates - The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for carrying at least one substrate for plasma processing. The method and apparatus comprising a carrier for transporting the substrate, that is located unbonded on the carrier, onto a substrate support within a plasma system for plasma processing. An electrostatic clamp, that is coupled to the substrate support, electrostatically secures the substrate to the substrate support through the carrier during plasma processing. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150247 | POLYAMIDE-IMIDE COATED SUBSTRATE - Steel substrate suitable for forming operations which includes a coating thereon wherein the coating includes a corrosion resistant layer of polyamide-imide having a dry film thickness between 1 and 10 μm. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150248 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DISASSEMBLING A MACHINE - A system and methods for disassembling a rotary machine are provided. The rotary machine includes a casing having a plurality of arcuate channels. The system includes a reaction bridge that is configured to couple to the casing of the rotary machine such that the reaction bridge is moveable along a length of the casing. The reaction bridge includes a front support and a rear support that is substantially parallel to the front support. Each of the supports includes a first leg, a second leg, and a support beam extending therebetween. A force device including an actuator and an engaging rod extending therefrom is coupled to the reaction bridge. The force device is configured to apply a force substantially tangentially to a segment positioned in one of the casing arcuate channels. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150249 | COLD ROLLED MOTOR LAMINATION ELECTRICAL STEELS WITH REDUCED AGING AND IMPROVED ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES - A semi-processed electrical steel is provided comprising the elements | 2014-06-05 |
20140150250 | MULTI-TOOL FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHT BULBS - A multi-tool for use with light bulbs has a slot at one end insertable into the space between a light bulb holder and a light bulb socket. Downward force exerted on the opposite end of the tool creates a leverage force to separate the light bulb holder from the socket. The tool is a one-piece member having a U-shaped slot on one end. The multi-tool has a peripheral edge with the thickness configured for insertion into a straight slot of a screw to facilitate movement of the screw. Small radius corners between adjacent portions of the peripheral edge of the tool body are configured for insertion into the cross slots of a Phillips head screw to facilitate movement of a Phillips head screw. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150251 | UNITIZED PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLY - A unitized photovoltaic assembly is disclosed. A unitized photovoltaic assembly consists of a unitary frame designed to retain a plurality of photovoltaic modules. The unitary frame is formed by orienting a plurality of rails in the lateral direction above and mounted to a plurality of struts oriented in the vertical direction. Once the unitary framed is formed, photovoltaic modules slide into slots running the length of the rails and are thus retained in the unitary frame. Also added to the unitary frame are a series of power conversion elements, retaining brackets, mounting brackets, and cleaning elements. The completed unitized photovoltaic assembly can be fabricated off-site, transported as a single unit and installed to a roof or other surface with the use of a specialized lifting frame, also disclosed. Additional unitized photovoltaic assemblies can be mechanically and electrically interconnected to form a complete photovoltaic system. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150252 | DRIVING BOARD FOLDING MACHINE - A driving board folding machine comprises a machine housing, a movable table and one or more pre-folding stations for holding an unfolded flexible circuit and a circuit housing. When the driving board folding machine is activated, the one or more pre-folding stations are moved to a folding station located within the machine housing and the flexible circuit is folded and inserted within the circuit housing. The driving board folding station is able to comprise multiple pre-folding stations on one or more sides of the movable table. A holding pin holds the flexible circuit in place while a forming press moves in order to preform the flexible circuit, fold the flexible circuit and move the circuit housing to insert the flexible circuit into the housing. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150253 | TOUCH SCREEN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A touch screen comprises a first substrate, a second substrate and a third substrate sequentially stacked. A first sensing layer is provided on a first surface of the second substrate opposing to the third substrate, and a second sensing layer is provided on a surface of the third substrate opposing to the second substrate. The second substrate provided with the first sensing layer and the third substrate provided with the second sensing layer constitute a touch unit for sensing a touch signal, and the second substrate and the first substrate constitute a display unit for displaying. | 2014-06-05 |
20140150254 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD AND SURFACE MOUNTING APPARATUS - An electronic component mounting method includes a removing step, a first mounting step, a first attaching step and a second mounting step. In the removing step, a first feeder holding first electronic components is removed from an attaching portion of a component feeding device when there is a reason for removing the first feeder from the attaching portion. In the first mounting step, electronic components other than the first electronic component, out of electronic components to be mounted on a board, are mounted on the board when the first feeder is removed from the attaching portion. In the first attaching step, the first feeder is attached to another attaching portion, to which no feeder is attached, after the removing step. In the second mounting step, the first electronic component is mounted on the board from the first feeder attached to the other attaching portion after the first attaching step. | 2014-06-05 |