24th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140157472 | Helmet with Ballistic Nape Protector - A ballistic armored component attaches to the existing retention straps of common combat helmets and provides protection to the otherwise exposed lower skull and upper neck region. A fabric covering contains a soft armor or hard armor insert, and is mounted by straps or other fasteners to existing straps found in conventional helmets. The armor component may be fabric of aramid fibers, or fabric of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene fibers, or may be fabricated of a rigid plate of ceramic, polymer, or metal. The armored component adds additional protection from ground-level or subterranean munitions, by placing a ballistic shape on the lower skull region (occipital region), providing significant additional ballistic coverage with minimal weight and bulk. The fabric shell may also be connected directly to the helmet shell, to allow the component to withdraw within the helmet when the wearer's neck is flexed rearwardly. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157473 | Face Armor - Ballistic material side elements are shaped to cover portions of a wearer's face and selectively attached to a ballistic helmet. The side elements cover the sides of the wearer's head, but leave room to avoid interfering with hearing needs and goggles. These side elements are held in place by connecting them to the existing helmet shell with an encircling strap and band, or to the straps and hardware of the helmet retention system by receiving portions of the straps through loops on the interior of the side elements. A front ballistic member may join the side elements to cover a significant portion of the wearer's face. The ballistic material is formed of a plurality of layers with a resin and joined by the application of pressure. Higher pressure in the forming of the side elements produces stiff members which stay in place when attached to the helmet. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157474 | VENTILATED EYE SHIELD FOR SKI HELMET - The present subject matter is directed to a ventilated eye shield for a ski helmet. The eye shield comprises means of rotatably connecting the eye shield to the helmet body, the eye shield having raised and lowered positions relative to the helmet body, a straight upper edge, a lower edge having a notch adapted to rest on the skier's nose, a resilient foam separator attached to the lower inside edge of the face shield isolating the vision region from the breathing region and air inlets on either side of the lower edge of the face shield. The foam insert is contoured to prevent snow or debris from penetrating between the inside of the face shield and the skier's face. Outside air may penetrate from the air inlets on the sides of the eye shield, ventilate and prevent fogging of the inside surface of the eye shield. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157475 | Multipurpose Composite Extended-Sleeve Protective Glove - A composite extended-sleeve protective glove is disclosed for multipurpose use in healthcare, industry, academic institutions, veterinary care, farm, and home for applications in which to protect the user's hand and arm from a variety of liquid exposures during washing, cleaning, material application, and other hand-arm exposure situations that may contain biological, chemical, or radiological agents. A glove of similar or dissimilar material to that of the sleeve is sealed to a fabricated, tapered tubular constructed sleeve with an elastic (or cinched) turndown cuff on the distal end from glove to protect the wearer from fluid exposure to the hand and from fugitive exposure to the upper arm. The protective glove is sealed fluid-tight to the sleeve by a hot-melt adhesive. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157476 | Protective Garment - A protective garment which protects outer clothing from perspiration and body oils specifically in the underarm region that comprises an outer layer fabric and an inner layer fabric. The inner layer fabric is attached to the outer layer fabric, either in the under arm regions of the body or throughout the entire protective garment. The protective garment is constructed and designed to have a neckline the extends below the breast of the female, or below the neckline of the male, removing sizing difficulties due to breast size and remaining out of view and inconspicuous when worn with clothing. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157477 | Novel Hand Muff and Purse - A hand muff is fitted with a series of pouches and compartments. The hand muff has a purse strap which itself is collapsible and folds into a compartment. When deployed, the strap converts the hand muff into a handbag. The compartments allow for the use of the handbag with resealable different pockets. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157478 | Convertible garment - The instant invention is uniquely shaped garment that can be placed into numerous configurations wherein the front becomes the back, the back becomes the front, the top becomes the bottom and the bottom becomes the top. The garment can be configured to fit around a wearer's upper torso as a top, or dimensionally sized to fit both the upper and lower torso as a dress with a means for positioning defined by illustration. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157479 | GARMENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT - An example garment in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes an article of clothing covering at least a portion of a body of a user, an access port providing an open space through the garment for a medical device, and a removable patch covering the access port. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157480 | Cover With Cape Function - A convertible cover includes a cover and first and second panels. The first and second panels each have first and second sets of opposing sides. One of the first and second sets of opposing sides are attached to a front side of the cover and the other of the first and second sets of opposing sides are not attached to the cover. An alternate convertible cover and a method of converting a cover into a cape are also disclosed. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157481 | Gripping Device For An Article Of Clothing - A gripping device coupled to an article of clothing. The gripping device can be coupled to the article of clothing by an extension leash operatively coupled between the gripping device and the article of clothing. In some implementations, the extension leash is in sliding engagement with the article of clothing and configured to allow the gripping device to be extended and retracted from the article of clothing. The disclosed apparatus can be configured to transition the gripping device from a non-use, stored, or stowed position to an extended position capable of being used by a wearer or user to increase the gripping effectiveness, strength or protection of the user. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157482 | Shirt Sleeve Construction - A long sleeve shirt construction that incorporates a stretch panel in the sleeve. The stretch panel extends part or all of the length of the sleeve. The stretch panel extends around a portion of the circumference of the sleeve either with a constant width or tapered and is positioned at the underside of the sleeve. Optionally, the sleeve includes a hold tab for retaining the sleeve in the rolled-up position. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157483 | GARMENT FOR PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS - A garment for protection from the elements includes a blanket defined by an upper edge, a lower edge and a first side edge and a second side edge disposed between and connecting the upper edge and the lower edge, the upper edge, the lower edge, and the first side edge and the second side edge together forming a substantially rectangular shape, a hood connected to the blanket along the upper edge, a seat cushion assembly disposed on the blanket, the seat cushion assembly including a seat cushion pocket and a seat cushion removably disposed in the seat cushion pocket, and an attachment device attached to the seat cushion assembly circumscribing a waist of a wearer. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157484 | Vest for cooling or warming the user - A body temperature-adjusting vest which includes a plurality of generally rectangular pockets in each of which is housed at least one cooling and/or warming gel pack capable, when activated, of transferring heat between its contents and the wearer's body. The pockets themselves are part of a wide, belt-like, generally symmetrical array worn snugly about the torso. Side-by-side pockets form the array's mid-section where the vest's gel packs are concentrated. Additional pockets are connected to, but spaced apart from, the mid-section by elasticized side bands which pass under the armpits and can be stretched slightly, pressing each pocket against the torso. Reversible in that the array and shoulder straps supporting it can be quickly repositioned and worn with the mid-section in front or back, the vest can reduce a wearer's exposure to changing wind directions and the like. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157485 | Self-Wetting Surgical Glove - A moisture dispensing system, and its method of use, are presented for wetting a medical device prior to insertion into a patient. The moisture dispensing system comprises: a fluid reservoir configured for attachment to the dorsal aspect of a surgical glove when worn by a wearer; and an absorbent pad configured for attachment to the palmar aspect of a digit of said surgical glove when worn by a wearer, wherein said absorbent pad is in fluid communication with said fluid reservoir. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157486 | Glove for capacitive touchscreen interface and methods - An athletic glove system for interface with a capacitive touchscreen as a human hand is received therein. The athletic glove system includes a hollow flexible body member and a plurality of glove stalls, including a finger glove stall, each attached to and projecting from the hollow flexible body member. The finger glove stall includes an inner finger surface, an outer finger surface, and a conductive layer positioned between the inner and outer finger surfaces. The conductive layer defines a matrix of interstices that includes a conductive layer pathway. The conductive layer pathway is configured to move electrically conductive bodily fluids emitted by the skin of the human hand from the inner finger surface to the outer finger surface. The electrically conductive bodily fluids exit the conductive layer pathway at the outer finger surface to establish a change in capacitance at the capacitance touchscreen to operate the touchscreen. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157487 | LINESMAN'S GLOVE - A linesman's outer glove ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140157488 | No Tie Neck Wrap - The no-tie neck wrap is a flexible fabric which contains a piece of elastic used to form around the neck securely without the need to tie. The no-tie neck wrap is draped around the back of the neck, with ends extended outward then crossed on the chest and released to keep in place. The no-tie neck wrap is composed of two rectangular pieces of fabric with elastic placed in between the two pieces. The elastic is cut shorter than the fabric length used. It is then fastened to the mid-end points on both ends of one piece of fabric. The second piece of fabric is placed on top of the first piece with elastic to create a sandwich effect and is stitched around the edge of the rectangular shaped body. Once closed the fabric creates two small bunches of fabric on both ends to act as a locking mechanism. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157489 | EAR COVER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - Disclosed is a protective sterile cover for the human ear. The cover may allow for the user to hear while protecting an ear that is sensitive to infection, and generally to protect an ear from water, fluids, hair and hair colorants, dust and other substances. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157490 | Article of Clothing - An article of clothing includes a waist band, a seat portion, two pant legs, and two foot coverings disposed one each at the end of the pant legs. The foot coverings each include an opening of a size suitable for extending the foot through the foot coverings to the outside while wearing the article of clothing. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157491 | MOISTURE MANAGEMENT SOCK - A moisture management sock is disclosed. One example embodiment includes one or more channels underneath the sock to transfer moisture from one or both of the heel or toes on the bottom of the sock. Some embodiments transfer moisture from the bottom of the sock around the arch to the top of the foot. Some embodiments include elements for drying the heel and/or toe and transferring it through the arch around the top of the foot. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157492 | Taper number for clothing (especially shirts) - Taper number is number that expres difference between circumstance of chest and waist of a shirt (or other upper garment). It is more precise expression of shirt fit. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157493 | Apparel accessory and securing method - A method, system, and kit for securing an undergarment strap to an outer garment with a decorative article. The decorative article includes an ornament and first and second stud members extending generally in first and second directions from the ornament and terminating in first and second stud ends. The method includes moving the decorative article in first and second directions to penetrate the surface of the outer garment with the first and second stud members, and continuing to move the decorative article generally in the first and second directions to penetrate the surface of the undergarment strap with the first and second stud members, thereby securing the undergarment strap to the outer garment by the decorative article. The kit includes a container including at least one article of jewelry including first and second stud members, an elongated base member including first and second apertures, and a plurality of protective covers. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157494 | HEAD GUARD - A head guard is provided which has a fabric layer and a padding layer. The head guard is stretchable between a relaxed configuration and an expanded configuration. The expanding configuration has a convex shape such that it can conform to a head of a wearer. The head guard can be worn by a wearer in combination with a helmet. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157495 | ENHANCED IMPACT ABSORPTION STRIPS FOR PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR - An integrated impact energy absorption system application for enhanced safety performance of sports related protective head gear. A multiplicity of pattern positioned energy shock absorption impact strips of high performance dual elastomeric polyurethane resin of the invention are selectively secured in a pattern orientation on a sports helmet to protect critical vulnerable locations on the exterior thereof. Preformed impact absorption strips are of a composite construction having internalized compartment energy attenuating cells in a repetitive matrix construction for enhanced forced absorption and deflection to the helmet surface to which they are so secured. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157496 | EYEWEAR WITH OUTRIGGERS - Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module and an interchangeable posterior module. The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle. The goggle can comprise a roll-off system or tear-off system. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157497 | FLAME BLOCKING VENTING TRAP AND PROTECTION GARMENT THEREOF - The application relates to a flame blocking venting trap (FBVT) adapted to vent a garment, the FBVT comprising a proximal layer; a central venting layer superposed to the proximal layer; and a distal layer superposed to the central venting layer. The the proximal layer is forming a first fold with the central venting layer and the central venting layer is forming a second fold with the distal layer to act as a flow restricting apparatus configured to prevent air and flames to get through the FBVT from the outside of the garment and allow air to get through the FBVT from the inside of the garment. A garment including one or many FBVT is encompassed by the present application. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157498 | Protective Headgear - A head protection system includes an elastomeric cap configured to be held in a position relative to a crown of the head of the wearer. A torus-shaped cushioning chamber is positioned between an outer surface of the elastomeric cap and the head of the wearer. A plurality of cage slats extend from the elastomeric cap between the elastomeric cap in a position relative to the crown of the head of the wearer and protect the head of the wearer from impact. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157499 | URINE DISPOSAL DEVICE - A urine disposal device adapted to prevent a connector from being soiled with excrement. A urine disposal device has a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction and a thickness direction and includes a urine receptacle defining therein a urine receiving space and connector adapted to connect the urine receptacle through a connector to an external equipment at least including a vacuum pump for suction of urine from the urine receiving space. The urine receptacle has a first surface facing a wearer's skin, a second surface not facing the wearer's skin when the wearer is in a supine posture and an external outlet port (connecting region) in which the connector is connected. The external outlet port (connecting region) is arranged on the second surface. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157500 | TOILET SEAT HINGE WITH SLIDING KEYWAY - A toilet seat hinge includes a lock feature to releasably attach the hinge to a bolt head fastened to a toilet bowl. The hinge includes a hinge base, a key plate, and a grip. The hinge base includes a mounting structure to which a toilet seat can be pivotally mounted, as well as an aperture in a bottom surface thereof through which the bolt head can pass. The key plate includes a keyway having a large end that can be aligned with the aperture for insertion of the bolt head and can be slid into a locking position where the small end is aligned with the aperture to retain the bolt head within the hinge base. The user-movable grip includes a guide which travels in an L-shaped slot to restrain movement of the grip to an L-shape (two-movement) for moving the keyway into and out of locking position. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157502 | TOILET APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPOSING AND STERILIZING WASTE - Toilet apparatus for disposing waste including a compartment containing an oxidizing agent that contacts waste and causes an exothermic reaction that results in water evaporation, sterilization, and bad odor elimination. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157503 | Toilet Flush Valve Connecting Device - A toilet flush valve connecting device replaces the troublesome chain connector in a toilet tank. The connecting device utilizes a flexible, non-tangle funicular element that attaches the flush handle of a toilet to the discharge valve and assures proper opening and closing of the discharge valve, preventing toilet run-on. The funicular element attaches to the toilet's trip rod and discharge valve and incorporates a novel connector that allows for easy installation and adjustability of the funicular element. Unlike other systems, the device can be retro-fitted into existing toilets by the average person and does not require the assistance of a professional plumber or handyman. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157504 | Marine Sanitising and Deodorising Device - A marine sanitising and deodorising device comprises a reservoir for containing sanitising fluid, a dose controllable pump for discharging a predetermined dose of sanitising fluid from the reservoir into a water inlet conduit of a marine toilet system, a flow detector for detecting the flow of water within the water inlet conduit, and a controller for controlling the dose controllable pump upon flow detection by the in use flow detector. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157505 | Portable multifunctional commode chair - A portable multifunctional commode chair includes: a chair including a foldable chair back, foldable chair legs and a cushion, wherein a seat hole is provided at a center of the cushion; a concave slot is provided along an edge of said seat hole; a plastic bag is provided in the seat hole and fixed in the concave slot; an anal plug for being inserted into an anus; an adjustable dripping stand hinged on the chair and comprising a dripping bag connected to the anal plug; a closing covering comprising an upper supporting ring and a lower supporting ring, wherein connecting elements are provided at a center of the upper supporting ring; an opaque textile or a plastic cloth is surrounding between the upper supporting ring and the lower supporting ring and a door for opening and closing is provided on the opaque textile or the plastic cloth. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157506 | Waterless Toilet System and Methods of Use - An environmentally-friendly portable toilet that is waterless, odorless and cost efficient, that uses a continuous bag supply having a predetermined single dose or portion of at least one chemical automatically deposited therein, the at least one chemical functional to kill pathogens in waste that is deposited through an opening in the seat and a corresponding opening of the continuous bag supply; the waste-filled continuous bag supply is at least temporarily sealed by activation of a mechanical sealing mechanism, and released downwardly into a base section, which is connected to a hard plastic sitting unit, forming an integral, closed system for waterless sanitation. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157507 | LOW GRAVITY FED WATER SYSTEM WITHOUT SUBMERSED DRAINS WITHIN THE BATHING CHAMBER FOR POOLS AND SPAS - A low gravity fed water system includes a housing having an inlet opening, a portion of the inlet opening disposed above the waterline and a portion of the inlet opening disposed below the waterline. The housing has an outlet opening disposed in the housing below the waterline in fluid communication with the plurality of jets. The housing has a vent opening disposed in the housing below the waterline. An upwardly-extending conduct is connectable at a first end to the vent opening, and has a second end disposed above the waterline in ambient air away from an inside surface of the housing and away from an inside surface of the tub. In the event of a blockage of the inlet opening, air is drawn into the housing via the conduit inhibiting a suction being drawn on the inlet opening. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157508 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING STANDING WATER FROM A COVER - Disclosed herein is a remotely mounted pump system for removal of standing water from a pool/spa cover. The system includes a pump that is remotely located from the cover, and is not positioned on the cover. The system may further include at least one hose which may be removable from the cover or secured with the cover. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157509 | POOL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved pool. Embodiments of the present invention also provide a method of making an improved pool. The pool can comprise an integrated sidewall joined to a floor portion. The integrated sidewall can be constructed from one piece of material, and can have fewer seams than traditional pools, thereby reducing the likelihood that that pool will rupture and leak. In some embodiments, since the pool has fewer seams than traditional pools, fewer manufacturing steps are required to make the pool. This can increase manufacturing speed and decrease cost. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157510 | Channel Drain With Water Stop - A channel drain with a water stop is adapted for handling pool water in a swimming pool having a plastered surface. The channel drain, preferably a sump drain includes an elongated channel having a drain port and an opening for receiving pool water. A water stop abutting and substantially encircling the opening is formed into a trough for retaining and collecting the pool water. The drain is configured for installation in a pool with the water stop buried in the plastered surface, such that pool water seeping between the opening and the plaster is trapped by the trough, preventing the pool water from intruding beyond the plastered surface. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157511 | EXERCISE SAUNA HAVING FAR INFRARED HEATING ELEMENTS AND CONFIGURABLE SEATING - A far infrared (“FIR”) sauna cabin equipped with a far infrared (“FIR”) heating elements constructed of ceramic, carbon, and/or light emitting diodes (“LED”), designed for therapeutic use in a sauna, capable of emitting far infrared energy, and heating an individual's skin for purposes of rejuvenation, anti-aging, weight loss, and acne therapy. The FIR heating element emits IR energy in a wavelength and frequency optimum for resonant absorption by the human body, resulting in the release of toxins stored within subcutaneous fatty deposits, which are then carried out of the person's system as he or she sweats. The FIR sauna cabin is further equipped with necessary hardware and tools to effectively create a more flexible environment in which the user can change seating configurations, move about more freely and conduct stretching routines or exercises within the sauna cabin, using specialized fittings integrated to the interior of the sauna cabin. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157512 | Hydro-Therapeutic Jet Massage Device - A jet massage device including a pump unit submersible in liquid; an electronic unit electrically coupled to the pump unit, wherein the electronic unit includes a programmable component for determining one or more of the following of the pump unit: power ramp, voltage level, current level, water flow volume, water flow rate or frequency pulsing of a water stream; and a spa jet assembly, coupled to the pump unit and the electronic unit for delivering the water stream. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157513 | Barrier Free Shower Pan With Improved Drainage Paths - A shower pan ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140157514 | COMPRESSION DRAIN WITH ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT GRATE - A compression drain for use with a preformed floor in which the height of the drain grate can be adjusted relative to said floor, and which positively locates the drain housing relative to the subfloor/waste water drain pipe. The arrangement provides a unitary, water tight, assembly that uses very little material to be manufactured, has very few moving parts, and is very easy to install. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157515 | BED CHAIRS - A bed chair apparatus includes a user support surface which includes a seat section, a back section, and a leg section, the back section being hingedly connected to one end of the seat section, and the leg section being hingedly connected to the other end of the seat section. The user support surface is configurable in a bed configuration in which the support surface is substantially flat and in a chair configuration, the user support surface being supported on a frame, the frame including an axle and lever dependent from the axle. The lever controls articulation of the user support surface between selected configurations upon rotation of the axle. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157516 | BEDDING COVER FOR PREVENTING PEST ESCAPEMENT OR INFESTATION VIA A ZIPPER OPENING - A bedding cover made of pest-impermeable fabric provides a zippered opening for insertion of mattresses, pillows, upholstered cushions and other bedding. At the end of the zipper track, where there may be a small opening when closed, a flap is attached to a plastic collar, which is stitched to the fabric cover at and around the end of the zipper track. The flap is adapted to fold over the end when the zipper is closed, providing a seal that prevents pests, such as bed bugs, from escaping the bedding cover or infesting the bedding. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157517 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING A BED SKIRT TO A BOX SPRING - The present invention may include one or more L-shaped flanges each having a top member and a lateral member. The top member may also comprise a lower adhesive material. Additionally, the lateral member of the L-shaped flange may include a plurality of spaced apart holes whereby a securing device can be punched therethrough in order to secure the one or more L-shaped flanges to one or more edges of the box spring. A bed skirt decking having a top side and an underside is further provided, wherein a corresponding upper adhesive material is provided on the underside of the bed skirt decking. The corresponding upper adhesive material is aligned with the lower adhesive material located on the top member so that when they are secured to one another, the bed skirt is secured to the box spring and oriented to achieve its functional and aesthetic goals. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157518 | LONG LIFE COMPRESSED CUSHION AND/OR MATTRESS WITH COVER - A method for reducing a cushion footprint for long-term storage may include inserting a foam core into a plastic cover, subsequently applying a vacuum to the plastic cover, and, while under the vacuum effect, sealing the plastic cover, and its contents. A device providing the vacuum effect may include a surface having protruding sections connected to non-protruding sections via tapered sections. A cushion may include an at least 20 density high resiliency foam core, and a fabric cover that includes (a) a combination of polyester and spandex and/or lycra, (b) nylon to which a thin water resistant material coating is applied, and/or (c) polyester fabric including raised anti-slip polyvinyl chloride dots, other portions of the polyester fabric at which the dots are not positioned having applied thereto a polyvinyl chloride coating. The device may compress the foam core while housed in a fabric cover, housed in the plastic cover. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157519 | Apparatuses and Methods for Increasing Support Provided by Cushioned and Other Occupant Supporting Furniture - Panel assemblies designed and configured to be installed into cushioned and other occupant-supporting furniture to increase the support provided to one or more occupants of the furniture. Each panel assembly is composed of interconnecting components, such as panels and slats. The components are interconnected in any one or more of a variety of manners, including side-to-side, overlapped, and stacked, and combinations thereof. Each panel assembly can be made from one or more kits of components that can be provided along with instructions, such as assembly instructions and installation instructions. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157520 | Crib Safety Products - A bumper pad includes a base attached to a material that extends over the rail and couples as a crib teething rail cover. The bumper pad includes a base, mesh sides, and a teething rail cover. In some embodiments, the sides are separable from the base. In some embodiments, the teething rail cover is separable from the mesh sides. In still other embodiments, the sides are separable from the base and the teething rail cover is separable from the sides. A rail cover includes a rail cover base and at least one pair of fastener straps extending from one side of the rail cover base. The rail cover may also include tie straps and corresponding slits, fastener pads, or loops on the rail cover base. Methods of assembly of the bumper pad and rail cover are also disclosed. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157521 | MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL - A multipurpose tool is disclosed. The multipurpose tool comprises a flexible material comprising a proximate region formed as a scraper and a first semicircular hook, a distal region formed as a second semicircular hook, and a straight intermediate region therebetween having a jagged side edge or toothed portion. The first semicircular hook comprises an inner surface with a clip formed thereon. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157522 | PORTABLE ELECTROMECHANICAL TOOL - Portable electromechanical tool comprising a unit ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140157523 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL MANUAL TOOL - A multifunctional manual tool, of the type comprising a plurality of portions of keys of tools, the tool comprising a first element and a second element, each of which supports the portions of keys, the elements having an elongated shape to be associated transversely with each other so as to form at least one possible cross-shaped configuration for use for the tool, the first element having, between its two end portions, at least one slot designed to be crossed by the second element during their assembly. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157524 | PVC Cutting and Gripping Tool - An improved PVC cutting and gripping tool includes a ratcheting shear blade for cutting pipe. The tool incorporates a set of offset gripping teeth in the handles. The offset gripping teeth are spaced apart to allow a user to securely grip the screw on cap of a metal PVC primer or cement container while the tool's handles are almost fully closed. The ability to grip a container cap with the tool's handles almost completely closed gives the user great leverage to open the container and allows a user with small hands to effectively use the tool. The tool also incorporates a set of inner gripping teeth in the handles that may be used to grip and turn a pipe or other object. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157525 | System for an Escaping Device - A system for an escaping device includes an escape device and a holster as the escape device is secured within the holster by a locking mechanism. The holster is adjustably attached with a seatbelt of a vehicle by a seatbelt attachment mechanism, and the locking mechanism allows the users pull out the escape device from the holster when necessary. The escape device is completed with a LED, where the LED functions as a light source. A plurality of indentations within the escape device allows the users to firmly grip the escape device while the escape device is used to break windows or cut seatbelts as a glass breaking protrusion of the escape device enables to break the windows and a seatbelt cutter of the escape device enables to cut the seatbelts in an emergency situation. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157526 | Connecting Clothes and Washing Machine - A washing system and to a method for washing clothing is disclosed. In some embodiments, the washing system comprises: a washing unit for washing clothing items, a tag connected to a clothing item (the tag being configured for transmitting one or more predetermined parameters associated with the clothing item), and a computing unit for receiving the one or more predetermined parameters transmitted from the tag. The computing unit is configured to send to the washing unit an instruction in dependence on the parameters received from tags attached to clothing situated in the washing unit such that a setting of the washing unit is adjusted for washing the clothing items situated in the washing unit. In this way, a possibility is provided for automatically getting the information about whether correct colours are combined, whether the washing temperature and other parameters are correct, and how many clothes are inside the washing unit. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157527 | Apparatus and Method of Using the Same - A cleaning device comprises a cleaning composition container and a dispensing section. The dispensing section is operable to eject an amount of cleaning composition from the cleaning composition container. The dispensing section comprises a domed surface comprising a plurality of projections adapted to work the cleaning composition into an item to be cleaned. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157528 | ANTIBACTERIAL HAIR REMOVAL COMPOSITION - An antibacterial, non-aqueous liquid hair removing composition. The composition includes a solubilizing oil effective for solubilizing the ingredients, e.g., mineral oil, and an effective antibacterial amount of an antibacterial agent, e.g., triclosan and/or benzethonium chloride. The composition further includes botanical oils and rosins, e.g., soybean oil, gum rosin, rosin esters and titanium dioxide. The composition may also include fragrances and additional bacteriocides, e.g., phenoxyethanol. The hair removal composition is applied to a person's skin, and after a sufficient amount time, removed from the person's skin with the hair entrapped therein. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157529 | DISULFIDE DYES - Disclosed are compounds of formula (1) or formula (2). The compounds are useful for the dyeing of organic materials, such as keratin fibers, wool, leather, silk, cellulose or polyamides, especially keratin-containing fibers, cotton or nylon, and preferably hair, more preferably human hair. (1) (2). | 2014-06-12 |
20140157530 | INK COMPOSITION FOR INK JET TEXTILE PRINTING AND INK JET TEXTILE PRINTING METHOD - An ink composition for ink jet textile printing contains a reactive dye and water-soluble organic solvents including solvent A and at least one solvent B. Solvent A has a solubility of 10 g or more in 100 g of water at 20° C. and has no hydroxy group. Solvent B has a hydroxy group in the molecule thereof and has an IOB value of 2.9 or more and a Z | 2014-06-12 |
20140157531 | Split Wiper Assembly for UV Disinfection Modules - The present invention is directed to a cleaning system for a UV disinfection module. In general, the UV disinfection module may have a pair of headers with a multiplicity of UV lamps extending therebetween. The cleaning system may include a cleaning plate having a multiplicity of openings therein, the openings arranged to substantially coincide with positions of the lamps to permit movement of the plate between the headers; a split wiper assembly including a plurality of wiper portions, each wiper portion mounted in a housing, the split wiper assembly connected to the cleaning plate and substantially encircling each opening, sized such that each split wiper assembly has an inner diameter less than the exterior diameter of a corresponding lamp; and a movement device operatively connected to move the plate between the headers. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157532 | Dental Cleaning Device - An electric toothbrush with a removable brush section having a transponder communicating with a handle portion of the toothbrush via a non-contacting inductive coupling. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157533 | FLOOR CLEANING TOOL AND METHOD - A floor cleaning tool including a housing, a reservoir coupled to the housing and adapted to hold a cleaning solution, and a floor-engaging roller coupled to the housing and rotatable with respect to the housing. The tool also includes a wheel by which the floor cleaning tool moves across a floor surface in a direction of travel at least partially defining a front, rear, and lateral sides of the floor cleaning tool. The tool further includes a squeegee laterally insertable between the roller and the wheel, and a squeegee mount located between the roller and the wheel by which the squeegee is releasably mounted to the floor cleaning tool by first and second laterally opposed protrusions rotatably secured within first and second apertures at opposite ends of the squeegee. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157534 | CLEANSING SHEET - A cleansing sheet including a nonwoven sheet impregnated with a cleaning agent, the cleaning agent containing 99.80 wt % to less than 99.95 wt % of purified water and more than 0.05 wt % to 0.20 wt % of a bactericidal preservative, the bactericidal preservative including more than 0.025 wt % to 0.10 wt % benzalkonium chloride, more than 0.0025 wt % to 0.01 wt % iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, and more than 0.0225 wt % to 0.09 wt % glycol, based on the total weight of the cleaning agent taken as 100 wt %. The cleaning sheet can be applied to the delicate skin of infants or the sensitive skin of elderly people. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157535 | CLEANING TOOL ASSEMBLY WITH A DISPOSABLE CLEANING IMPLEMENT - A cleaning assembly including a disposable cleaning implement having a cleaning element mounted to a fitment having an elongated post. The cleaning assembly includes an elongated maneuvering wand having a handle portion and a distal implement attachment end thereof. A gripping mechanism is coupled to the wand attachment end, and is configured to releasably grip the fitment post to mount the cleaning implement. The gripping mechanism and the maneuvering wand cooperate to substantially limited pivotal movement of a longitudinal axis of the fitment post, relative a longitudinal axis of the gripping mechanism to not more than about 0 degrees to about 25 degrees when the fitment post is subjected to forces radial to the longitudinal axis of the fitment post. In another aspect, the frictional drag between the sliding components is significantly reduced, enabling a tool assembly with a high axial holding force for the cleaning implement, but with a significantly lower, consumer friendly release force for the implement during release operation of the tool assembly. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157536 | SNOW BRUSH - A snow brush, comprising flexible sheets secured by a first edge to a handle, all edges of the flexible sheets other than the first edge providing corresponding continuous brushing edges, wherein the flexible sheets are sheets of closed cells foams, and a method for fabricating the now brush, comprising selecting flexible sheets, securing a first edge of the flexible sheets to a handle, wherein selecting flexible sheets comprises selecting a number of sheets, and a thickness, a density and a free length of each sheet. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157537 | TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush having a substantially vertical orientation while at rest on a supporting surface, including a body having one end provided with a tooth-brushing element and another opposite end, said body having at least a part configured so that when the toothbrush is inclined, even close to a horizontal position, the toothbrush automatically self erects to the substantially vertical orientation to prevent a contact of said tooth-brushing element with the supporting surface. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157538 | PERSONAL CARE IMPLEMENT HAVING A DISPLAY - A personal care implement or toothbrush includes a sensor for detecting a position of the toothbrush and orientation display for providing content to a user. The display may be configured to present content in a mirror-image format. The personal care implement may be configured to operate in one or more modes of operation. One or more components may be included for setting variables associated with the modes of operation, for changing an orientation of the displayed content between a mirror-image format and forward-facing format, and for changing the particular mode of operation. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157539 | Scouring and Cleaning Glove with Internal Barrier - A cleaning glove of the present invention includes an outer component includes an external cleaning surface and an internal surface, and is designed to retain fluids such as a cleaning solution or detergent. The glove includes an interior component that is adjacent to the internal surface of the outer component. The interior component provides a fluid resistant barrier designed to prevent fluids or foreign substances from entering the interior space of the glove from the surrounding environment. An enclosure mechanism is provided on the proximal end of the glove in order to provide a secure, preferably fluid resistant, fit around a user's arm. The enclosure mechanism may fit around the user's wrist or forearm, depending on the length of the glove. The glove may also include an absorbent layer disposed between the external cleaning surface and internal surface of the outer component. Additionally, a lubricating agent may be added to the interior component of the glove to increase the ease with which a user may put on the glove. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157540 | ADJUSTABLE ROLLER FRAME - An adjustable roller frame may include a frame, a pair of extension arms that are slidable within a channel in the frame, and a pair of cam assemblies that are used to selectively prevent and permit the extension arms to slide. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157541 | VACUUM CLEANER BASE ASSEMBLY - A vacuum cleaner having base and handle assemblies. The base has a bottom face, left and right side regions, an opening between the left and right side regions, and a resiliently-deformable crossbeam extending across the opening. The handle is at least partially in the opening and pivotally mounted to the base. The handle is rotatable, relative to the base, between upright and reclined positions. A protrusion extends from the handle and rotates through an arc that intersects the crossbeam. The protrusion contacts one side of the crossbeam when the handle is upright, and is on another side of and spaced from the crossbeam when the handle is reclined. The protrusion deforms the crossbeam when the protrusion is moved past the crossbeam. The cleaner also has a suction inlet on the base, a suction source, a dirt collector, and air passages connecting the suction inlet, suction source and dirt collector. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157542 | VACUUM CLEANER AIR PASSAGE SYSTEM - A vacuum cleaner having a handle, a dirt separator and suction motor on the handle, and a nozzle. An elongated suction inlet passes through the bottom face of the nozzle, and a pivot joins the nozzle to the handle at a pivot axis that extends parallel to the elongated suction inlet. The pivot includes first and second pivot connections joining the base to either side of the handle. A base air passage extends from the suction inlet to the first pivot connection, and is fluidly connected, through the first pivot connection, to a first handle air passage located in the handle and extending from the first pivot connection to an inlet of the separator. A second handle air passage located in the handle extends from the separator outlet to the suction motor inlet. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157543 | VACUUM CLEANER BASE ASSEMBLY - A vacuum cleaner having a handle having a handle pivot axis, a carriage pivotally connected to the handle to rotate about the handle pivot axis, and an inlet nozzle assembly pivotally connected to the handle to rotate about the handle pivot axis independently of the carriage. The carriage has a front support and a rear support spaced from the front support in a fore-aft direction, and the handle pivot axis is located between the front support and the rear support with respect to the fore-aft direction. A suction inlet is on a bottom face of the inlet nozzle, a suction source is operatively associated with the handle, a dirt collection device is operatively associated with the handle, and there is an air passage system fluidly connecting the suction inlet, the suction source and the dirt collection device. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157544 | Door Operator - A door operator includes a base plate with a receiving profile, a shaft housing inserted into the receiving profile, a first cylinder housing inserted into the receiving profile, a driven shaft rotatably bearing-mounted in the shaft housing, and a piston which is linearly movably guided in the first cylinder housing. The piston and the driven shaft cooperate for mutual conversion between a linear movement of the piston and a rotational movement of the driven shaft, and an energy accumulator is arranged in the first cylinder housing and cooperates with the piston. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157545 | ROLLO-FLEX ASSEMBLY - A rolling mechanism encompassing various sets of Rollo-flex assemblies, as defined in the specification, within a customer supplied track, inside a retractable truck tarpaulin system and rolling and sliding doors. The invention improves on single roller and wheels presently used in retractable tarp system and rolling doors, particularly in moving vehicles by providing substantial savings over current systems, ensuring longer service life, providing a stronger and more stable covering system while protecting the wheels and rollers from the shock loads of road travel. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157546 | CONNECTION MECHANISM - A connection mechanism connecting the main body and display of an electronic device includes an arm, a first hinge connecting the main body with the arm, a second hinge connecting the arm with the display, and a magnetic element disposed on the arm for exerting a magnetic attraction force on the display. When the arm rotates in a first direction relative to the main body with an included angle between the main body and the display smaller than a critical angle, a first torque opposite to the first direction is provided by the first hinge. When the arm continues rotating relative to the main body with the included angle between the main body and the display exceeding or equaling the critical angle, a second torque opposite to the first direction is provided by the first hinge, wherein the second torque exceeds the first torque. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157547 | GRAVITY-BALANCING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC ROLLER SHADE LIFTING SYSTEM - A gravity-balancing device mounted to a head roller of an electric roller shade includes a mounting bracket, a spiral elastic element mounted to the mounting bracket, and a winding element rotatably mounted to the mounting bracket to locate adjacent to the spiral elastic element and connect to the head roller. The spiral elastic element has a fixing end connected to the mounting bracket and a connecting end connected to the winding element. When the head roller is driven by a motor of the electric roller shade to rotate and lower a shade fabric of the roller shade, the gravity-balancing device synchronously generates an upward winding force to the head roller to offset a gravitational force lowering the shade fabric, so that the motor can drive the head roller to rotate reversely and lift the shade fabric with reduced motor torque output to save power and extend the motor life. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157548 | REMOVABLE DEVICE FOR GRIPPING A COOKING UTENSIL - A removable holding device for manipulating cooking utensils has at least one holding lug in which is provided an opening substantially parallel to an internal edge of said lug, the device including a shell comprising an internal cavity that opens laterally onto a front face of the shell via an oblong orifice, said internal cavity being adapted to receive the lug when the lug is inserted via the oblong orifice, the holding device also comprising locking means received inside a clearance chamber provided in the shell and at least partially dosed at the top, the locking means being adapted to cooperate with the opening in the lug hen said lug is received in the internal cavity. The shell is in one piece. Thus the number of parts necessary for producing the device is particularly small and the production of the device on an industrial scale is greatly facilitated. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157549 | BOGEY ASSEMBLY - A method of height adjusting a hanger bolt with a threaded shaft and side flats in a threaded retainer of a bogey proceeds by rotating the bolt to adjust the axial position and height of the bolt relative to the retainer. A keeper of a lock mechanism housed within a body of the bogey is slid into an engaged position against flats of the bolt in order to prevent further rotation of the bolt relative to the retainer. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157550 | LINEAR CENTER RAIL STRUCTURE FOR SLIDING DOOR - A linear center rail structure for a sliding door includes a linear center rail, a roller part, a base, and an arm. The linear center rail is disposed on a side outer panel of a vehicle. The roller part is guided by the center rail, slid along the center rail, and has hinge holes formed at an end portion thereof. The base is fixed to a sliding door panel and has slots formed in a pop-up direction of the sliding door panel. The arm has one end at which a first hinge shaft rotatably coupled to the hinge holes of the roller part is disposed and the other end at which a second hinge shaft fitted into the slots of the base to thereby be slidably and rotatably coupled to the base is disposed. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157551 | Compaction Device for a Spinning Machine - The invention relates to a compacting unit (VM) for compacting a fiber composite supplied by a drafting unit ( | 2014-06-12 |
20140157552 | Scarf Zipper - A scarf zipper with a scarf securing member, a medallion member and a medallion connector member. The scarf securing member is attached to the medallion member by the medallion connector member. The scarf securing member is a wire-form component. The scarf securing member having two halves, each terminating at one end in a locking mechanism and at the opposite end in an integral spring and loop. The spring causes the halves to be biased outward from each other until locked together by the locking mechanism. The locked halves retain two panels of a standard scarf. The scarf securing member is capable of being zipped up or down by pulling on the medallion member. The scarf securing member remains in place after being zipped and the medallion member ends up at the front portion of the scarf and acts as a decorative element. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157553 | SAFE FASTENER FOR CURTAIN - A fastener is provided for fastening ropes. The fastener includes first unit and a second unit. The first unit is made of a hollow configuration and made with elastic strips. Each of the elastic strips includes a barb formed thereon. The second unit includes a waist extending from a block to a disc. Cutouts are defined in the block. The second unit is kept in the first unit as the block or the disc is engaged with the barbs. Each of the ropes includes a knot placed in an annular space defined between the first unit and the waist and a section inserted through a respective one of the cutouts. The block or the disc is disengaged from the barbs when the ropes are loaded with adequate tensile stress. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157554 | TAG HANGER - A tag hanger is provided and may include a first portion having a first attachment feature and a first locking element movable from an unlocked state to a locked state. The tag hanger may additionally include a second portion having a second attachment feature rotatably attached to the first attachment feature and a second locking element movable from an unlocked state to a locked state. The second portion may cooperate with the first portion to define an aperture that attaches the first portion and the second portion to an external structure when the first and second locking elements are in the locked state. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157555 | Top Stop for Slider - A top stop made of a flexible material and that cooperates with at least a portion of a slider body. The top stop comprises a body having a fin that extends upwardly from the body and that includes a contour that generally conforms to a leading edge of the slider body. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157556 | LAMINATED TOUCH FASTENERS - A method of making a laminated touch fastener includes introducing a flexible substrate to a resin applicator, applying flowable resin to a limited region of a surface of the substrate, and molding the applied resin to form a plurality of defined structures extending from a layer of the applied resin. The substrate surface, as the substrate is introduced to the resin applicator, has a surface characteristic that varies across the surface. The surface includes both a first region and a second region adjacent the first region, the surface characteristic varying to a greater degree within the second region than within the first region. The flowable resin may be applied within the first region such that an edge of the resin layer is disposed within, and adjacent an exposed portion of, the first region of the substrate surface. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157557 | SELF-CLOSING POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT CLIP - A self-closing clip member includes a body having first and second walls. A clamp member is integrally connected to the first wall by a living hinge allowing the clamp member to rotate from an open position into a cavity created between the first and second walls upon direct contact by a tube member, defining a clamp member locked position retaining the tube member. Multiple anti-slide features include a first tab extending from a second wall portion first end. A second tab is oppositely positioned on the second wall. The first and second tabs define cavity end extents. The second tab further extends from a shelf providing a connection between the first wall and an angled intermediate wall. A third tab extends between and is integrally connected to both the intermediate and first walls. The tabs define an anti-slide system preventing the clamp member in the locked position from moving in a direction co-axial to the cavity. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157558 | METHOD FOR PREPARING MICRO STRAIGHT PZT PIEZOELECTRIC FIBER ARRAY - Plastic capillaries are used as a reaction template; firstly, sol-PZT is prepared; then, PZT nanometer powder is added into the sol-PZT and blended uniformly to form suspension, the plastic capillaries are put into a quartz tube, the gaps between the capillaries and the gaps between the quartz tube and the plastic capillaries are filled with paraffin and solidified to a required array shape, the quartz tube is dipped into the suspension, after full absorption, the rest suspension is poured into the quartz tube and filtered from the other end, so that the suspension is pumped into the plastic capillaries until the capillaries are full of suspension. The quartz tube is dried until no excessive liquid component and then taken out to be dipped, filtered and dried; removal of template and crystallization heat treatment is then performed for the dried container. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157559 | MACHINING APPARATUS - A frame defines a workpiece-transfer station, a machining station, and a tool station all centered on a common vertical plane. A carousel in the tool station carries a plurality of tools having shanks. A slide movable vertically and horizontally in the plane carries a tool head rotatable about a vertical axis itself having a tool socket adapted to fit shanks of the tools and a workpiece grab. This tool head can move horizontally in the plane to pick up and drop off tools and move workpieces between the transfer and the machining station, and can also move vertically during machining of a workpiece rotating in the machining station. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157560 | DIRECT DRIVE VARIABLE CRIMP ON FLANGE TOOL - A crimping assembly is provided for securing a cover part to a structural member. The crimping assembly includes a housing, a drive shaft disposed within the housing and rotatable in a first direction, and a first roller fixedly secured to the drive shaft and rotatable therewith. The crimping assembly also includes a slide shaft disposed within the housing and rotatable in a second direction. A second roller is fixedly secured to the slide shaft and rotatable therewith. A drive mechanism is operably coupled to the drive and slide shafts to roll the first and second rollers over the cover part to secure the cover part to the structural member. A coupling mechanism is operably connected between the drive shaft and the slide shaft to allow movement of the slide shaft towards and away from the drive shaft during operation of the crimping assembly to accommodate variations in flange thickness. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157561 | FERRULE ASSEMBLY PROCESS - A tool for aligning fibers in a ferrule, the tool comprising a body portion having a register surface; and at least one alignment member at a certain angle from the register surface, the alignment member configured to cooperate with a corresponding alignment member of a ferrule, wherein the register surface is non-planar. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157562 | Impeller Puller - An impeller remover with four main components: two legs, a leg holder and a latch. The latch has a locking notch that engages with a locking bolt on one leg to hold the legs parallel when removing an impeller. The impeller remover removes impellers quickly, easily, and without damage to the impeller or pump. In addition, the impeller remover is easy to use and repair, and relatively inexpensive to replace and fabricate. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157563 | REPLACING MECHANISM FOR RUBBING ROLLERS IN RUBBING EQUIPMENT - The present invention discloses a replacing mechanism for rubbing rollers in rubbing equipment, comprising a stage, an exchange placement platform, an exchange unit, and a connecting device for connecting the exchange placement platform and a rubbing platform in the rubbing equipment, and the stage is provided with placement grooves arranged in parallel, the number of which is larger than that of the rubbing rollers in the rubbing equipment, and in a rubbing roller replacing position, a first pressing device and/or a second pressing device of the rubbing equipment takes down worn rubbing rollers from the rubbing equipment and puts the worn rubbing rollers into vacant placement grooves in the stage, or takes out new rubbing rollers from the placement grooves and installing the new rubbing rollers on the rubbing equipment. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157564 | CONTOUR SHAPE MEASUREMENT METHOD - A contour shape measurement method that can more accurately align an article to be measured to a predetermined position to enable high-precision evaluation even in a state where a probe measurement axis and a table rotation axis do not match with sufficient precision is provided. A spatial position of the table rotation axis relative to the probe measurement axis is obtained as a rotation axis vector. Alignment data obtained in at least two directions is coordinate-transformed around the rotation axis vector, to constitute synthesized alignment data. The article is aligned based on the synthesized alignment data. Since three-dimensional data of a surface to be measured of the article can be calculated, the article can be directly aligned to the probe measurement axis. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157565 | HYDROGEN FUEL CARTRIDGE WITH SPRING LOADED VALVE - A hydrogen generating fuel cartridge includes a case having a perforated opening layer. A hydrogen producing fuel is disposed within the case. A hydrogen permeable membrane is disposed between the hydrogen producing fuel and the perforated opening layer in the case. A spring loaded slideable valve plate is positioned adjacent the perforated opening layer such that the slideable valve plate and perforated opening form a valve that is biased in a closed position to prevent hydrogen from escaping from the fuel cartridge. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157566 | SHREDDER FEEDER - A shredder feeder has a first receiving post configured to receive a roll of first material, second and third receiving posts respectively configured to receive first and second rolls of second material, and a pair of guideposts that form an outlet of the shredder feeder therebetween. The respective guideposts are positioned to respectively direct the second material from the first and second rolls toward the first material from the roll of first material so that the first material is interposed between the second material from the first roll of second material and the second material from the second roll of second material when the first material and the second materials from the first and second rolls of second material pass concurrently through the outlet. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157567 | Sheaths Reducing Recoil and Loss of Retention for Polymer Scaffolds Crimped to Balloons - A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. A single piece sheath is placed over the scaffold immediately following crimping of the scaffold to the balloon. The single piece sheath is replaced by a two-piece sheath, which is removed prior to performing a medical procedure using the medical device. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157568 | Method of Manufacture of Pipe with Reinforced Female End - The present invention is directed to manufacturing processes for manufacturing a single piece of thermostatic pipe from a length of pipe with a female end that is reinforced by a band of reinforcing material extending around the female end. When the pipe and a similar adjacent pipe are threaded together, the band of reinforcing material helps protect the female end against failure due to hoop stresses and/or lateral stresses. In this regard, the reinforcing material is any material with a higher resistance to hoop stresses and/or lateral stresses than the material from which the pipe is made. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157569 | METHOD OF INSTALLING SPLIT FUEL CONTROL MODULE - A split fuel control module for a gas turbine engine and method of installation. The split fuel control module includes a first frame unit, a second frame unit, a segmented fuel path, and a distributed fuel controller. The first frame unit and the second frame unit are joined together at a frame unit interface. The segmented fuel path includes an upstream fuel interface fixed to the first frame unit and a downstream fuel interface fixed to the second frame unit and detachably coupled to the upstream fuel interface at the frame unit interface. A first portion of the distributed fuel controller is fixed to the first frame unit, and a second portion of the distributed fuel controller is fixed to the second frame unit. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157570 | Catheter and introducer catheter having torque transfer layer and method of manufacture - The instant invention relates generally to catheters and to introducer catheters used to help deliver catheters or other medical devices to locations within the human body. In particular, the instant invention relates to large diameter catheters and introducer catheters having a torque transfer layer that includes at least two flat wires braided into a wire mesh. The flat wires have a width of at least about 0.007 inches and a depth of at least about 0.003 inches. The lumen diameter of the catheter is at least about 6 French. The torque transfer layer provides increased strength, flexibility, and kink resistance. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157571 | Automatic Shoe-Cover Machine and Shoe-Cover Packaging Mechanism - The present invention provides an automatic shoe-cover machine, including a shoe-cover roller, a blocking device, a cutting device and a sliding pull hook, wherein a plurality of shoe-covers are capable of being wound on the shoe-cover roller, wherein each of shoe-covers has a foot inserting opening, wherein a blocking device, a cutting device and a sliding pull hook are orderly provided with the shoe-cover roller along the radial direction thereof, wherein the sliding pull hook is connected to a driver, wherein the driver is connected with an electric motor and an electric controller. The automatic shoe-cover machine can utilize the action of dragging from a foot and the characteristics of connecting of the coordinating shoe-covers to achieve the object of automatically wearing shoe-covers, generating shoe-covers and is reliable. The present invention further provides an automatic packaging mechanism for an automatic shoe-cover machine. | 2014-06-12 |
20140157572 | Framed Air Filter and Method of Making - A framed air filter and method of making. The framed air filter includes a non-self-supporting air filter media with a generally rectangular perimeter with four major edges, a support frame comprised of four support frame portions each portion being mounted on one of the four major edges of the non-self-supporting air filter media, and a support grill that is attached to each of the four portions of the support frame but that is not integral with any portion of the support frame. | 2014-06-12 |