| 27th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20090165183 | HEAT EXCHANGE GARMENT - A heat exchange system for use in a garment, for example a protective garment, or temperature conditioning garment, comprising one or more internal channels for carrying heat exchange fluid and control means for controlling the flow of the heat exchange fluid through the internal channels, wherein the internal channels are defined within a pair of sheets of weldable material by virtue of a welding process. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165184 | Adjustable eyecup eyewear and methods of use - Described herein are various embodiments of eyewear provided for advantageous use in sports and work, as well as in casual activity. According to one embodiment, an eyeglass can include a frame and an eyecup assembly coupled to the frame. The eyecup assembly can include a resilient side member that has a first proximal portion that is fixed relative to the frame and a second distal portion that is movable relative to the frame and biased toward the frame. The eyecup assembly can also include an adjustment mechanism that is coupled to the resilient side member and positioned at least partially between the resilient side member and the frame. The adjustment mechanism can be selectively operable to flex the resilient side member to move the second distal portion away from the frame and to un-flex the resilient side member to move the second distal portion toward the frame. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165185 | HOCKEY GLOVE - A hockey glove having a thumb member comprising a top layer and a bottom layer affixed together at their respective peripheries for defining a cavity, a thumb pocket for receiving the thumb, and a rigid thumb skeleton enclosed in the cavity, the rigid thumb skeleton comprising a first section for covering at least partially the proximal phalanx of the thumb, a second section for covering at least partially the middle phalanx of the thumb and a third section for covering at least partially the distal phalanx of the thumb, wherein the second section comprises a proximal slot extending between first and second ends and a distal slot extending between first and second ends. The rigid thumb skeleton further comprises a proximal pin passing through the proximal slot of the second section and a distal pin passing through the distal slot of the second section. In use, when the second section pivots relative to the first section towards the closed position, the proximal pin abuts the second end of the proximal slot to prevent overbending of the thumb, and when the third section pivots relative to the second section towards the closed position, the distal pin abuts the first end of the distal slot to prevent overbending of the thumb; and when the second section pivots relative to the first section towards the open position, the proximal pin abuts the first end of the proximal slot to prevent hyperextension of the thumb, and when the third section pivots relative to the second section towards the open position, the distal pin abuts the second end of the distal slot to prevent hyperextension of the thumb. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165186 | Disposable hospital gown with stethoscope protector/cover - A disposable hospital patient's gown with a stethoscope protector or cover for preventing the stethoscope of healthcare provider from being contaminated, so as to prevent transmission of infectious diseases to the patients. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165187 | Textile waistcoat capable of offsetting muscular contractures - A waistcoat worn on the chest and back down to the waist area bears at least one soft textile item of clothing, filled with light material, removably fixed, and capable of functioning as a relieving cushion to offset muscular contractures. One soft textile item of clothing is square in shape and is fixed on the shoulders of the waistcoat, extending down the back area, which on being partially folded up, adopts the shape of a hood, and on being totally rolled up against itself, adopts the shape of a cervical relieving cushion. Another soft textile item of clothing is elongated as a belt and is arranged fixed on the back of the waistcoat at the waist area, in such a way that on being folded up against itself, and by arranging its edges overlapped, it adopts the shape of a lumbar-sacrum relieving cushion. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165188 | HAIR TREATMENT SPLASH-SHIELD - A hair treatment splash-shield comprised of a soft, flexible, crescent-shaped material, encircling the head, for protection of the face, eyes, and ears, against substances used during washing or treatment. When worn, the splash shield forms a bowl-shape flared upwardly, and has a tapered profile from front to back. With the tallest portion above the forehead, substances are prevented from splashing and flowing into the face, eyes, nose, ears, or onto clothing, while they are directed and discharged toward the back of the head. The sidewalls protect the ears while tapering to form two straps behind the ears which fasten the splash shield behind the wearer's head. A narrow, flexible seal along the inside, bottom edge, seals out substances along the bottom edge area of contact. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165189 | Device for use with an eye protector - A device and method for locating a pair of ear engaging members and an eye protector in proximity to a user's head. This includes a cord with a length and a dual mode adjustment member located along the length of the cord. An ear end of the cord can have a pair of ear engaging members joined thereto. An eye end of the cord has a pair of eye protector connectors joined thereto. The dual mode adjustment member is positionable along the length of the cord to a first mode and to a second mode shortens that, respectively, lengths or shortens the cord between the adjustment member and the eye end of the cord. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165190 | SOCK - A sock is provided having a first compression area 1 which raises the compressive force in a wale direction from a position A behind the toe area of a sole portion of the sock to a position C which includes the boundary between an arch portion B and a heel portion | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165191 | Diving face mask - A diving face mask including a pair of front lenses, a lens frame provided with an outer frame having a pair of lens holders in which the lenses are detachably mounted from front and an inner frame having a pair of annular portions adapted to be detachably snap engaged with an inner peripheral surface of the lens holders, a tubular facial skirt extending rearward from the lens frame, and a strap adapted to be put around the wearer's head. The inner frame includes a pair of the integral annular portions and is formed with a space into which a connector member prepared separately of the inner frame is detachably fitted. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165192 | Swimming goggles - Swimming goggles include a frame unit, lenses assembled on the frame unit, and a strap unit. The strap unit comprises a head strap with two free ends, and buckles for securing and adjusting the head strap. Each buckle includes a base and a control portion. The base has a first reception portion defining a first slot, and a second reception portion defining a second slot. The control portion is provided between the first reception portion and the second reception portion, and includes at least a biasing arm neighboring the first slot or the second slot. The biasing arm includes a biasing portion for abutting against the head strap, and an operating portion. When the operating portions are operated to release the biasing portion, the head strap is allowed to be adjusted. Therefore the length of the head strap can be adjusted conveniently | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165193 | Exterior Protective Case, In Particular For Integration Into A Protective Cover Or Into A Clothes Bag, Protective Cover And Protective Clothing Integrating Such Case - Outer protective shell is made from a sheet or plate of rigid polymer. It has a plurality of partial incisions suitable for defining substantially jointed motifs, for imparting to the said shell a degree of overall flexibility, and local rigidity, and also breathability. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165195 | TOILET OUTLET SEAL - A seal for a toilet outlet is described. The seal comprises a body and a deformable undercut lip. The lip is arranged so as to roll radially from the body when subject to load, such as that exerted by a toilet outlet. The rolling motion of the lip ensures that the seal deforms evenly and predictably when subject to load, so reducing the need for precise alignment of the toilet with the seal when installing the toilet. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165196 | Toilet apparatus with processing material - A toilet apparatus is adapted to put the excrement produced each time by the user of the toilet into a bag to form a package of waste, treating the excrement into a state of combustible substance before putting it into a bag. The toilet apparatus is equipped with a long, flexible and folded continuous cylindrical member set in position below a toilet seat as packaging member that is adapted to receive the excrement produced by the user each time and become sealed and transferred downward in the toilet bowl, a processing material for absorbing liquid and semi-solidifying the excrement being arranged at a side of the toilet apparatus, a quantity of the processing material being fed into the packaging member for receiving the excrement each time of production of excrement so as to absorb liquid from the excrement, the packaging member being subsequently sealed at an opening thereof. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165197 | System for flushing a vaccum toilet - A system for flushing a vacuum toilet in an aircraft, with a bowl drain for removing toilet waste water from a bowl, a drain line, a bypass flow line for feeding-in air, a drainage valve and a waste water line. The bowl drain and the bypass flow line are connectable to the drain line, and the drainage valve on the input side is connectable to the drain line, and on the output side is connectable to a waste water line. In an implementation of the vacuum toilet as a vacuum urinal, the system may provide either water flushing or waterless flushing. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165198 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO CONTROL AND ADJUST WATER CONSUMPTION BY A TOILET DURING REFILL OF THE BOWL AND RESERVIOR - This invention relates generally to an apparatus and a method for plumbing installations and more particularly to a mechanism and use of a mechanism contained within the water tank of a household toilet which improves the water consumption efficiency of the toilet by minimizing the amount of water consumed when refilling the toilet reservoir and bowl. The mechanism can be a constriction or water limiting device, such as an adjustable valve, pinching, squeezing or similar device, positioned in line with a refill tube, and between the fill valve and the overflow tube. By adjusting the flow-rate or maximum volume of water that can pass through the refill tube, the refill time for the toilet bowl and water reservoir can be synchronized, causing the reduction or elimination of water-wasting during refilling time. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165199 | Portable, disposable and recyclable toilet - A portable toilet comprising: (a) a base adapted to support a weight of a user; | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165200 | Covered Pool - A pool and mechanisms for raising and lowering a platform mechanism within the pool can include a water container with an open top defined by a peripheral edge, a bottom, and at least one sidewall. One or more receiving cavities can be arranged in the bottom of the water container. The bottom can have a contour shape with a first downward slope between the sidewall and a lowest point in the bottom and a second downward slope between the single receiving cavity and the lowest point. The lowest point can include an egress port from the water container. One or more platforms can have a top side and a bottom side and be being sized and adapted to fit within the peripheral edge of the water container. A single column connected with the bottom side of each platform and arranged in a corresponding single receiving cavity can be at least partially displaceable from the single receiving cavity to move the corresponding platform upward and at least partially replaceable in the single receiving cavity to move the corresponding platform downward. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165201 | Site-Assembled Pool and Method of Assembly - A site-assembled enclosure of the present invention includes a plurality of upstanding staves arranged side-by-side and held together by top and bottom rails. The enclosure is preferably a pool including a coping extending entirely around and in releasably secured relation to the rails that fasten the upper ends of the staves together and a flexible liner and cover releasably secured to the coping. The wooden staves include opposing vertical edges interconnecting the two staves. The leveling gauge for leveling a construction area preferably includes a threaded rod, a pivot bracket rotatably mounted on the threaded rod, a board extending from the pivot bracket, and a level mounted on the board. A method of assembling an enclosure is also described. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165202 | Water level control system - Systems for controlling the level of water with in reservoir, such as in a catch basin for an infinity pool. One embodiment of such a water level control system comprises a system housing having a removable front plate with front plate openings, and a water inlet into the housing. The system further comprises a removable mounting plate within the housing, with the mounting plate removable from the housing when the front plate is removed. A valve is included that is connected to the mounting plate, with water from the reservoir entering the housing through the front plate openings. The valve is operable to allow water to flow into the housing through the water inlet when water within the reservoir water falls below a desired level, and stopping the flow into the housing when the reservoir is at the desired level. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165203 | FOLDING PATIENT LIFT DEVICE - A patient lift has a base extending in a forward direction, and a mast mounted relative to the base. The mast includes a hinge configured to allow the mast to be pivoted relative to the base between an upright operative position and a folded position, wherein when the mast is in the folded position the mast is substantially parallel to the base and extends in the forward direction. A latch mechanism is configured to hold the mast in the folded position when the latch mechanism is locked, and to allow the mast to be returned to the upright operative position when the latch mechanism is released. The latch mechanism is configured to automatically lock when the mast is moved to the folded position. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165204 | MULTI-POSITION SUPPORT FOR A FOLDING PATIENT LIFT DEVICE - A patient lift has a base, a mast assembly mounted on the base at the lower end, a boom pivotally mounted at one end on the mast assembly. An actuator is mounted on the boom and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position to pivot the boom relative to the mast assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. A support member includes a sling attachment pivotally mounted on the outer end of the boom. A locking mechanism is configured to fix the support member relative to the boom when the locking mechanism is engaged and further configured to allow pivotal movement of the support member relative to the boom when the locking mechanism is released. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165205 | Hammock Having Insulation Retaining Panels - A thermally insulated hammock is provided with a pair of insulation retaining panels, one secured to either side of the hammock bed. The panels can be drawn across the bottom surface of the hammock and fastened so as to hold one or more insulation pads against the bottom surface of the hammock bed in cold weather. The retaining panels may be rolled up out of the way and tied at the edges of the hammock when insulation is not needed. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165206 | Blanket for placement upon an infant secured in a seat and method of use - A blanket for placement upon an infant in a seat and method having sleeves and an open back construction as well as stabilization means is provided that it can be readily donned upon an infant buckled within a seat without the need to adjust safety straps. The travel blanket includes a base section constructed with a base periphery integrated with base stabilization means therein for securing the base section of the blanket onto an outer, exterior bottom portion of the seat. Lateral sections of the travel blanket further include lateral perimeters appointed for aiding in securing the lateral sections over the infant, without wrapping the torso of the infant. Construction of the travel blanket ensures a significant amount of coverage over the entire body of the infant that does not lend to shifting, zero wrapping of the infant's body/torso, and minimal jostling of the infant when applied. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165207 | Ambulance Cot System - The present invention relates to ambulance cots, cot systems and methods of using the same. In particular, the present invention provides an ambulance cot comprising a hydraulic system and a tip angle monitoring, recording and alert system, and methods of using the same (e.g., to transport subjects and/or to detect and/or record operational data related to cot usage). | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165208 | AMBULANCE COT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to ambulance cots, cot systems and methods of using the same. In particular, the present invention provides an ambulance cot comprising a hydraulic system and a tip angle monitoring, recording and alert system, and methods of using the same (e.g., to transport subjects and/or to detect and/or record operational data related to cot usage). | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165209 | BABYSITTER WITH BOTTOM FRAME - A bouncing cradle comprises a base frame (10) intended to rest on an underlay, a backrest (20), a pivot mounting (12) arranged for the backrest and carried by the base frame, an arm (22) fixedly connected to the backrest and situated under the backrest as well as at a distance from the pivot mounting, and an adjustment fitting (40) for setting different angles of inclination of the backrest in relation to the base frame, the base frame comprising an essentially plane support yoke (84), the branch ends of which are attached to a support plate (16). The support plate (16) consists of an injection-moulded piece of plastic having integrated tubular sleeves (85) that receive the mutually parallel ends of the yoke branches, and that the sleeves (85) are situated at a distance above the support surface of the support plate (16) facing the underlay. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165210 | HNC comfy - A cushion pad for use when submerged in the water of a bathtub, or the like, comprising of flexibility, and waterproof. A user may rest his or her head against the comfy pad. A first pad supports the head and a second pad supports the neck, and the third pad supports the chin. The support pads are attachable and detachable with respect to conformed desired orthopedic support relationship between the head, and the neck and the chin to hold its contour texture in and out of water. Suction cups are attached on the back of the first cushion in place to adhere to the back of the wall and tub, or the like. The second and third cushions adhere in place to rest on the head sink and on the ophthalmoscope. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165211 | Inflatable Bed - An inflatable bed includes a top sheet, a bottom sheet, an endless surrounding belt, and a plurality of pull belts. The surrounding belt cooperates with the top and bottom sheets to define an inflatable space. The surrounding belt has a bow tie shaped cross-section and includes vertically opposite upper and lower hollow portions. The upper hollow portion has a first surrounding surface confronting the inflatable space and connected to a periphery of the top sheet. The lower hollow portion has a second surrounding surface confronting the inflatable space and connected to a periphery of the bottom sheet. The pull belts are disposed in the inflatable space. Each of the pull belts has opposite top and bottom edges connected respectively to the top and bottom sheets. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165212 | Air mattress - An objective of the invention is to provide an integral air mattress capable of preventing caving-in. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165213 | RETICULATED MATERIAL BODY SUPPORT AND METHOD - A support cushion including a top surface, a bottom surface opposite top surface, a layer of flexible foam having plurality of cells defining a reticulated cellular structure, the reticulated cellular structure cells comprising a skeletal plurality of supports through which substantially open cell walls establish fluid communication between interior of the cell and interiors of adjacent cells, the layer of flexible foam having density no less than about 30 kg/m | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165214 | BLEACHING METHODS WITH PEROXY COMPOUNDS - A method of treating a fabric using an effective amount of a two component system comprising: i) a source of peroxy bleach; and ii) a source of peroxy bleach activator in liquid form where the two components are mixed at the time and location of use to form an activated peroxy bleaching system. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165215 | PROCESS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THERMOSTABILITY - The invention relates to an auxiliary composition comprising
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| 20090165216 | COMPOSITION BASED ON NANOPARTICLES OR A NANOLATEX OF POLYMERS FOR FABRIC CARE - Composition for fabric care, in particular for cotton-based fabrics, comprising nanoparticles or a nanolatex of a polymer which is insoluble under the direct and/or indirect working conditions of the said composition in an aqueous or wet medium. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165217 | TUNNEL WASHER, AND WASHING METHOD - In a continuous washing machine, a drum ( | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165218 | Washing machine and method for controlling the same - Method for controlling a washing machine having a drum of which rotation speed is adjustable, including a first step for rotating the drum at a first rotation speed set at control unit, a second step for detecting whether resonance occurs or not at the drum rotating at the first rotation speed, and a third step for changing the rotation speed of the drum if the resonance is detected at the drum. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165219 | METHOD OF WASHING SHOES IN DRUM TYPE WASHING MACHINE - A method of washing shoes in a drum type washing machine includes a washing step of washing the shoes by supplying washing water to a tub and rotating a drum connected with a motor; a rinsing step of rinsing the shoes after the completion of the washing step; and a spin-drying step of spin-drying the shoes by rotating the drum alternately in left and right directions. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165220 | Depilatory products - There is provided a shelf stable two part aqueous based depilatory system comprising an acidic oxidative phase and a basic reductive phase containing, inter alia at least one depilatory compound, wherein the mixing of the two phases provides a substantially neutral warm depilatory mixture. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165221 | Agents for Coloring Keratin Fibers - The present invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which comprise at least one cationic azodye of the general formula (I). | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165222 | Dyeing composition comprising a dye and a propylene glycol derivative - The invention relates to a keratin fibre dyeing composition comprising, in a suitable medium, at least one dye that is selected from among direct dyes and dye precursors, said cosmetic medium containing water and at least one propylene glycol derivative having formula R | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165223 | PROCESS FOR APPLYING ONE OR MORE TREATMENT AGENTS TO A TEXTILE WEB - A process for treating a textile web includes applying a first treatment agent to the web. The web is moved in an open configuration over a contact surface of an ultrasonic vibration system. The ultrasonic vibration system is operated to impart ultrasonic energy to the textile web to facilitate the distribution of the first treatment agent through a first extent of the thickness of the textile web. A second treatment agent is applied to the web. The web is moved in an open configuration thereof over a contact surface of an ultrasonic vibration system. The ultrasonic vibration system is operated to impart ultrasonic energy to the textile web to facilitate the distribution of the second treatment agent through a second extent of the thickness of the web. The second extent is different than the first extent. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165224 | SEAL FOR A DOCK LEVELER LIP HINGE - A dock leveler comprising a vehicle-engaging lip pivotally coupled to the vertically adjustable front edge of a deck includes a seal or series of seal segments that close one or more air gaps that exist in the area where the lip is hinged to the deck. Such gaps are particularly large when the lip hinge comprises a hinge pin that couples a series of lugs extending from underneath the deck to a series of lugs extending from the lip, wherein the lugs are spaced apart along the length of the hinge pin. The seal or seal segments could be above the deck, below the deck, or interposed between the adjoining edges of the deck and the lip. In some cases, the seal is provided by an air curtain or by a tube that is inflatable or hermetically sealed. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165225 | Swimming pool sweeper powered by high speed water current created by high pressure water of faucet - A swimming pool sweeper powered by high speed water current created by high pressure water of faucet comprises a wheeled main suction stand that contains a inner chamber to let input high pressure water of faucet run through and to pass through multiple small holes to create high speed water current just like a water spray gun does. The high speed water current in a tube creates a suction power to suck debris from the bottom of swimming pool into a collecting mesh bag. It does not use electric motor to create suction power. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165226 | Method and Apparatus for Pulling Hose - A hose puller that includes puller wheels that are motorized and configured to grip, among other things, a high pressure water hose. The hose puller further includes an idler wheel that is positioned to oppose the puller wheels. The idler wheel is spring loaded to help ensure that the hose maintains frictional relation with the puller wheels. Alternatively, the hose puller may have puller wheels shaped to grip a high pressure water hose. The hose puller also includes a camera that is configured to show images that enable the operator to control the hose puller from a remote location. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165227 | Pipeline pigs - A scraper pig for cleaning tubes and pipelines comprising a flexible core provided with a casing in which scraper studs are embedded in a manner whereby they protrude sufficiently to perform a cleaning action when they are propelled through the tube. A method for the manufacture of the pig and the design of the stud is also provided. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165228 | Cleaning Composition for Disposable Cleaning Head - A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The cleaning pad is impregnated with an acidic cleaning composition. The cleaning pad may be dry to the touch. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165229 | Brush assembly for cleaning motorcycle chain - A brush assembly includes a base and a cover which is mounted on the base. A plurality of first brushes are removably received in the base and a plurality of second brushes are connected to an under side of the cover. An extension pipe is connected to the underside of the cover and a plurality of outlet tubes extend from the extension pipe. An inlet pipe is connected to the cover and communicates with the extension pipe so as to intrusion detergent into the extension pipe and spread from the outlet pipes to which the second brushes are connected. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165230 | CLEANING ELEMENT AND CLEANING TOOL - A cleaning tool comprises a cleaning body having such a layer structure that non-woven fabrics and fiber bundles are laminated onto each other. In the cleaning body, a hardening treatment is applied to the fiber bundles disposed in the storage space of a cylindrical part in which the holding part of a holder is stored. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165231 | MOP WITH ATTACHED WRINGER - A connection assembly configured to secure a mop head to an elongate member is provided. In one embodiment, a connector may include an insert having a plurality of tabs with an inner portion and an outward extending outer portion that extends radially outward from and traverse to an elongate member when the insert is properly mounted to the elongate member. The connector may include an inner member comprising a plurality of depressions configured to engage the inner portion of the plurality of tabs of the insert. A collar having an inner wall may also be utilized, wherein at least a portion of the inner wall is of a generally circular cross-section configured to engage the outward extending outer portion of the plurality of tabs. Connection assemblies may further comprise a wringer cup configured to be mounted on the elongate member. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165232 | Retainer For Mop - A mop with a handle includes a plurality of mop fibers coupled to the handle. The mop includes a grip mounted on the handle, and a collar that is slidably positioned on the handle. The collar can be secured to the grip when not in use. The collar may include one or more tabs with a ramp for engagement with a ridge located on the grip that, in operation, allows for detachably coupling of the collar to the grip. The ramp is configured so that it extends a sufficient distance from the tab so as to cause the tab to flex when the collar is attached to the grip. In operation, a user can uncouple the collar from the grip and slide the collar over the mop fibers and use the collar to wring the mop fibers. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165233 | Ergonomic handle design applicable to many hand held implements - The ergonomic paint brush handle provides for comfortable 360 degree operation for the user being that there is more than one way to hold and use this ergonomic brush handle. In this said invention I will describe a handle in its application toward the easibility of brushing and painting. The common paint brush handle is very difficult to use for lengths of time and is not ergonomic in design. This said invention will relieve the pains of the hand and fingers by reapplying the hand to a new designed handle based on the over all movement of the hand wrist arm and body. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165234 | Hair Brush - This brush is made up of: a handle ( | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165235 | SHEET-LIKE WATER-DISINTEGRATABLE CLEANER - There is provided a water-disintegratable cleaner which is light in weight because of its being free from water, does not require a fungicide or a bactericide because of no risk of mold, is excellent in cleaning performance, compared to conventional wet disintegratable cleaners, and can be flushed down a toilet or the like. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165236 | Coupling Apparatus of Wiper Arm - Disclosed herein is a coupling apparatus for a wiper arm, which can provide firm coupling between a wiper blade and the wiper arm. The coupling apparatus comprises a blade coupling part provided to the wiper blade and including front and rear plates and having an opening defined at upper portions of the front and rear plates and a support shaft having a rectilinear plane formed at either side of the support shaft, and a wiper arm coupling part integrally formed at one end with the wiper arm and including a slant insertion mechanism to cause the wiper arm to be slantly inserted onto the support shaft and to hold the support shaft so as not to be separated from the slant insertion mechanism by changing an inclination of the wiper arm after the wiper arm is inserted onto the support shaft. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165237 | Wiper Blade for a Wiper and Method for Manufacturing the Same - The present invention relates to a wiper blade ( | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165238 | WEB SUBSTRATE CLEANING SYSTEMS & METHODS - Web substrate cleaning systems and methods are provided. In some embodiments, a web cleaning system for removing debris from a substrate surface can generally comprise idlers and rollers. A web of substrate material can be held between the idlers, and moved at a first velocity to create a web boundary layer to hold debris on the web. A pair of counter rotating smooth, uniform surfaced rollers can rotate in an opposite direction to that of the web. The smooth, uniform surfaced rollers can have a substantially uniform surface with no extensions extending from the surface of the rollers. The rotating smooth, uniformed surfaced rollers can define a rotating boundary layer encasing the rollers that impinge the web boundary layer. Such impingement can cause the web boundary layer to releases debris from the web to the rotating boundary layer. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165239 | Handheld Vacuum Cleaner - A handheld vacuum cleaner having a housing with an electric motor, a fan driven by the motor, a debris emptying hole for removal of debris from a debris collecting compartment inside the vacuum cleaner, a lid pivotally hinged about a pivot axis and adapted to allow closing and opening of the debris emptying hole, a nozzle defining a nozzle opening in a forward end of the vacuum cleaner through which an air stream may be drawn for collecting debris, and at least two wheels, which are positioned adjacent the nozzle opening and are rotatable about a common rotation axis. The pivot axis for the lid and the rotation axis for the wheels are located on a common axis. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165240 | VACUUM CLEANER - Disclosed herein is a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a dust container having an air inlet and an air outlet, a filter inside the dust container, a case part on the filter, a dust removing part rotated inside the filter while contacting the filter, and a drive unit rotating the dust removing part. The dust removing part removes dust from the filter while being rotated by air, thereby preventing the filter from undergoing functional deterioration. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165241 | Agitator and suction nozzle for vacuum cleaner having the same - An agitator includes an agitator body rotatably accommodated within a suction nozzle having a suction port, and comprising a plurality of bristles planted in an outer circumference, and an air moving device formed on the outer circumference of the agitator body to cause air to move in a space defined between the agitator body and an inner wall of the suction nozzle, if the agitator body is rotated. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165242 | Upright vacuum cleaner having steering unit - An upright vacuum cleaner is disclosed, the upright vacuum cleaner including a cleaner body that houses a suction motor and a dust separating unit, and includes a manipulation handle at the top thereof, a suction port assembly that is connected to a lower portion of the cleaner body; and a steering unit that is disposed between the cleaner body and the suction port assembly, and elastically supports the cleaner body to shift the center of gravity of the cleaner body to the left or right, so that the direction of the cleaner body is changed. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165243 | GROMMET TIE OFF (GTO) - A removable grommet for attaching a string to an object, the grommet includes a barrel defining a central channel extending through a first section and a second section of the barrel, the first section being sized to allow the string, but not a knotted portion of the string, to pass through, and the second section being sized to allow the knotted portion of the string to pass through. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165244 | DOOR HINGE DEVICE FOR ABSORBING THE CLOSING IMPACT OF FURNITURE DOOR - Disclosed herein is a door hinge device for absorbing the closing impact of a furniture door, which is adapted to minimize a work load and the number of work processes thereof according to assembly and disassembly thereof through the modification of a retaining structure thereof. The door hinge device includes a furniture hinge | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165245 | SWING HINGE MODULE AND PORTABLE TERMINAL EMPLOYING THE SAME - A swing hinge module having a simple structure and a movable body that swings, as well as a portable terminal having the same, are disclosed. The swing hinge module is installed between a fixed body and a movable body of the portable terminal to swing the movable body about a rotation shaft to be open from the fixed body. The swing hinge module includes a fixed plate coupled to the fixed body and having a first arc-shaped guide hole formed near the rotation shaft; and an elastic unit having a first end swingably coupled to the movable body and a second end, which is opposite the first end, movably coupled to the first guide hole to provide an elastic force to the movable body. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165246 | Damping Hinge Device - A damping hinge device includes a hinge and a damper. The damper is arranged coaxially with the hinge and has a damping shell, a damping body, a plurality of rotating slices, a plurality of limiting slices, an outer gasket and a pushing body. The damping shell has a cylinder-shaped shell body, a top cover is formed in the top of the shell body. The damping body is accepted in the damping shell and has a basic portion and a column portion extending from one end of the basic portion. The rotating slices are accepted in the damping shell and fixed around the column portion. The limiting slices are fixed in the damping shell and rotatably around the column portion of the damping body, the limiting pieces and the rotating pieces are staggeredly arranged. Damping oil is filled between the adjacent limiting slices and the rotating slices. The outer gasket is disposed on the basic portion of the damping body and pressed against the shell body. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165247 | HINGE POSITIONING APPARATUS - A hinge positioning apparatus includes a base, a first positioning unit, and a second positioning unit. The first positioning unit includes a load-supporting platform, a first locking means, and a plurality of limiting blocks. The load-supporting platform is mounted on the base. The first locking means is movable between a loose position and a locking position. The limiting blocks respectively mounted on the load-supporting platform and the first locking means. The second positioning unit includes two coaxial supports and two second locking means. The supports are mounted on the base adjacent the load-supporting platform, each defines a positioning groove in side surface facing the load-supporting platform. The second locking means are mounted on the supports respectively, configured for maintaining hinges in the positioning grooves. The apparatus is used to position two hinges coaxially on an enclosure of a notebook computer. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165248 | ADJUSTABLE HINGE ASSEMBLY - An exemplary adjustable hinge assembly ( | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165249 | Hinge assembly - A hinge assembly is used in a notebook computer and has a rotating bracket, cover panel, stationary bracket, limiting assembly and indicator ring. The notebook computer has a display and a base. The display is rotatably mounted pivotally upon the base. The rotating bracket is attached to the display and has a keyed shaft. The cover panel is mounted around the rotating bracket, is attached to a top surface of the base and has a gap. The stationary bracket is mounted rotatably around the keyed shaft and is mounted securely on the base. The limiting assembly is mounted on the stationary bracket and allows the keyed shaft to rotate 360°. The indicator ring is mounted on the limiting assembly and has two indicators. The indicators show up in the gap when the display is rotated to a rotational limitation to indicate direction of allowed rotation. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165250 | AUTOMATICALLY OPENING HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A hinge assembly ( | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165251 | DOUBLE HINGE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An exemplary double hinge assembly includes a first hinge assembly, a second hinge assembly, a guide rail, a sliding member, a first bracket, a second bracket. The sliding member is slidably positioned on the guide rail. The first hinge assembly includes a first rotatable pivot shaft. The second hinge assembly includes a second rotatable pivot shaft. The first bracket is fixed to the first rotatable pivot shaft, and the guide rail rotatably connects to the first rotatable pivot shaft. The second bracket is fixed to the second rotatable pivot shaft, and the sliding member rotatably connects to the second rotatable pivot shaft. A rotating axis of the first rotatable pivot shaft is substantially parallel to a rotating axis of the second rotatable pivot shaft. In addition, an electronic device using the double hinge assembly is also provided. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165252 | Hinge Assembly - A hinge assembly comprises a pintle for pivotally receiving a first coupling member, a positioning member, a second coupling member, a positioning limiting device and a first friction device. The first coupling member includes a side having a projection, and a supporting portion having two wings. The second coupling member includes a protuberance adapted to be rotated to abut against the projection for stopping movement of the second coupling member with respect to the first coupling member. The positioning limiting device includes a first member and a second member. The first member rests on the supporting portion and includes two compartments receiving two wings respectively and a block. The second member has an engagement surface adapted to be rotated to abut against the block, for stopping movement of the second coupling member with respect to the first coupling member. The first friction device is biasably moved by the positioning member. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165253 | Temporary device for spacing an opening element with respect to a fixed element - The invention relates to a temporary device ( | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165254 | HOUSING OF FOLDABLE DEVICE - An exemplary housing of a foldable device includes a first cover, a second cover, and a button positioned on the second cover. The first cover includes a first latching member. The button includes a main body, a second latching member, and an elastic portion. The second latching member connects to the main body. The second latching member is configured for engaging with the first latching member. The main body includes a contact receiving surface and a bottom surface opposite to the contact receiving surface. A part of the contact receiving surface is exposed out of the second cover and the elastic portion connects at least one of the contact receiving surface and the bottom surface. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165255 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR HARD DISK CASE - A handle assembly for use in cooperation with a hard disk case includes a base with a first retaining portion, a handle pivotally connected with the base, a movable member mounted to a connecting end of the handle. The movable member is movable between a first position where a second retaining portion of the movable member is engaged with the first retaining portion of the base such that the handle cannot be pivotable relative to the base, and a second position where the second retaining portion of the movable member is disengaged from the first retaining portion of the base such that the handle can be pivotable relative to the base. An elastic member has two ends respectively connected to the handle and the movable member for providing a rebound force to the movable member. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165256 | GRIPPING HANDLE FOR SUPPORTING A ROTATING TOOL EXTENSION - A handle for a rotating tool extension is disclosed. The handle includes a body member having a central portion with first and second end portions. The body member is positionable along an axis of rotation of the rotating tool extension and includes a bore formed in the body member extending therethrough along the axis of rotation. A liner may be at least partially disposed within the bore, and may be at least partially removable from and insertable within the bore. A rotating tool extension is at least partially inserted within the liner. Alternatively, the body member may include at least one roller bearing member contacting at least a portion of the rotating tool extension during rotation of the extension. The handle and extension may be provided as a combination and also as a kit. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165257 | HANDLE FOR MEASURING WHEEL - A handle for measuring wheel includes a supporting section having a wheel support provided at a lower end thereof; a telescoping section movably connected to a first side of the supporting section, and having a plurality of longitudinally spaced locating holes; a locating unit provided on the supporting section at a predetermined position thereof, and including an elastic portion attached to an opposite second side of the supporting section, a pull tab outward extended from an outer side of the elastic portion, and a stopper located opposite to the pull tab to normally releasably engage with one of the locating holes on the telescoping section; and a wheel rotatably mounted to the wheel support. When the pull tab is pulled to disengage the stopper from the locating hole, the telescoping section may be freely slid to a desired height relative to the supporting section. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165258 | Door assembly for use in a home appliance - An appliance and door assembly having a body; a member extending from the body; at least one door mounted to the member; an articulated handle mounted to the door; and a first linkage member connecting the handle to the member. The articulated handle and door includes a door, a handle mounted to the door via a hinge, and a linkage member mounted to the handle via a hinge. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165259 | Blade paper clip of a variety of shape and with a shorter front blade and a longer fenestrated back blade - A blade paper clip of a variety shape with a shorter front blade and a longer fenestrated back blade consists of a shorter front blade and a longer fenestrated back blade. The shorter front blade and the longer fenestrated back blade are connected together at their apex by shoulder or shoulders. It can be made of steel or plastic. It also can be of a variety of shape for fun or for easily locating the stored documents. It also can be of a variety of color. The width of the shorter front blade can be equal to or wider than that of the longer fenestrated back blade. The long fenestrated back blade has a window large enough to admit a finger tip to facilitate opening the blade paper clip. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165260 | Paper clip with dual central wire loops - A paper clip with dual central wire loops is made of wire and consists of two central wire loops with or without one mutual central stem in the center. User can grasp it at either end and uses it like using Jem clip or pushes up the central mutual stem if there is any to open one of the two central wire loops to clip papers. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165261 | Clip for a Writing Implement - A ballpoint pen body | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165262 | Junctional structure and junction means of various buckle members for wearing - The present invention relates to a long article, such as belts or junction means of buckle members for wearing, such as bag articles including magazine pouches that are used by those who handle machine guns in terrorism incidents and fights, magazine belts or vests that become members for attaching the magazine pouches, or junction means of buckle members for attaching magazine pouches and the like. The object of the present invention is to provide various kinds of buckles which are made of engineering polymers, titanium and stainless steel plates and the like in order to meet requirements for the modernization of equipment, which are novel and strong and permit easy attachment, which are lightweight and easy to carry, and in which male and female members do not disengage from each other, and a junction device that can release the junction of the buckles in an emergency and as required. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165263 | SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING TRIM COVERS TO A FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE - This invention provides a system and method for attaching a trim cover to a flexible/resilient substrate, typically constructed from foam, which includes a plurality of clips that each has a base molded into the substrate. The bases each include a central “keyhole” slot that receives a corresponding key formed on a stem at a bottom of a clip projection. The clip projection defines a cavity for receiving a trim cover bead through a gap formed between a pair of legs that extend from the bottom. The stem has a length that is approximately the thickness of the slot. By passing the key through the slot and rotating the key to a locked position, the clip projection may be removably mounted to the substrate for repair or replacement as needed. The base may be constructed from a material that adheres effectively to the substrate, while the clip projection may be constructed from a material that exhibits high elasticity and wear-resistance. A cradle that includes a pair of upright posts that each confront a leg may be provided to progressively support the legs so as to prevent single point stresses from forming in the legs. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165264 | Strap with a snap and accessory - A strap with a snap integrated into its design along with an accessory is disclosed. The integrated snap allows for the strap to be attached to another article such as a carabiner with an integrated snap. The addition of the snap allows for the strap to be easily and quickly attached or detached from the other article. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165265 | WATERPROOF STRUCTURE FOR ZIPPERS - A waterproof structure for zippers includes a waterproof layer formed on one side surface of two tapes of a half-finished zipper. The waterproof layer is formed by coating a layer of bonding glue on the one side surface of the two tapes and then the bonding glue has its upper layer stuck with an electroplating membrane. By so designing, external water can be prevented from seeping in the two tapes of the zipper, thus elevating waterproof effect of a zipper. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165266 | End stop for slide fastener - This invention relates to a top end stop having a substantially U-shaped section and a bottom end stop having a substantially lateral-H shaped section. In each end stop, leg portions having key-shaped sections, i.e., a hook shaped portion is provided at front ends thereof, are extended in a bent manner from a rectangular base portion, so that an accommodation portion surrounded by the base portion and a pair of leg portions is provided for accommodating a core portion. A row of a projecting portion is formed continuously/intermittently on an inner face of the base portion and a gap portion is provided between the projecting portion and the root of each leg portion. The projecting portion positions the core portion accurately and holds it, and in crimping the leg portions, the core portion is compressed, and the gap portion is filled thereby, so that the core portion is secured firmly. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165267 | Clip for transportation of ladders and method - A clip for maintaining a first side rail of a first ladder adjacent to a second side rail of a second ladder which is in series with the first side rail. The clip includes a first portion connected to a support element and a second portion connected to the support element. The first portion, second portion and support element are one continuous piece. The first portion defines a hooking engagement with the first side rail and the second portion defines a receiving engagement with the second side rail. The first and second portion opening from opposite sides of the support element, respectively, which conform to the portion of the respective side rail that it receives for removably and frictionally holding the respective side rails in a self-gripping and form-fitting manner such that the side rails are maintained adjacent and in series to each other so that no damage is possible to the ladders by relative movement of the side rails under dynamic conditions brought about by motion during transportation. A method for securely transporting a first ladder which defines a first plane for climbing and at least a second ladder which defines a second plane for climbing. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165268 | Connection System for Connecting a Built-In Appliance to a Furniture Unit and Furniture Unit Arrangement - A connection system for connecting a built-in appliance to a furniture unit is provided and includes a securing strip having first securing elements for securing to the furniture unit side of the securing strip and second securing elements for securing to the appliance side of the securing strip and at least one cover strip which can be attached to the securing strip. Said securing strip comprises at least one recess for securing the cover strip to the securing strip. The invention also relates to a furniture unit arrangement, in particular a kitchen range, comprising a plurality of furniture units, wherein at least one furniture unit comprises a niche, and at least one built-in appliance. The built-in appliance is built into the niche. The built-in appliance is connected to the furniture unit by means of the inventive connection system. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165269 | Self-Locking Hook - A self-locking hook for supporting a load on a support surface is disclosed. The hook has a relatively rigid C-shaped body which includes a surface defining an opening for accommodating a support component and a connector having a load bearing or attachment point. The surface of the opening includes a first contact area and a second contact area. The load bearing or attachment point is attached to the body relative to the opening such that application of a load at the load bearing point while the first contact area is contacting a component rotates the body about the first contact area until the second contact area abuts the component. This self-locking feature allows the hook to be used effectively on component surfaces which are at almost any angle or slope relative to horizontal. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165270 | Textile model insignia - The present invention relates to the labeling of textile articles and other fashion design articles and comprises of an act of marking and a process of marking and the like of such articles in which a marking element is employed, to reveal a textile model insignia, other than the designer's brand and/or logo, which is adapted to be attached and bonded, with the use of a label or directly without the use of a label, onto any and all external surface area or areas of such articles. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165271 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD - A method for producing a piezoelectric actuator having a diffusion-preventive layer and a piezoelectric layer stacked on a vibration plate includes providing the vibration plate having a surface on which a groove is formed; and blowing an aerosol containing ceramics particles toward an area, on the surface of the vibration plate, in which the groove is formed from a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction by using an aerosol deposition method to form the diffusion-preventive layer on the vibration plate. The aerosol is blown toward the vibration plate in the first and second directions. Therefore, the material particles contained in the aerosol can be collided with the inner walls of the groove formed on the vibration plate as well, and thus the diffusion-preventive layer can be formed on the vibration plate without causing any unevenness. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165272 | CLUTCH PACKING TOOL AND SETTING GAUGE - Present invention provides a tool for packing and setting a clutch assembly. The tool has a pair of arms and a connecting member. The pair of arms has a length, a width and a height and are substantially parallel to each other. The arms are connected at one end to the connecting member. The arms are adaptable to be placed in between a bearing cage and a cover of the clutch assembly wherein the height of the arms is so configured to keep different components of the clutch assembly in position when the clutch assembly is not installed in a vehicle. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165273 | Gas turbine rotor assembly method - Methods of assembling a rotor assembly of a gas turbine engine having a plurality of components. The method comprises, in one aspect, determining a static unbalance force of each component using the mass and the center of mass location, and determining an optimum assembly arrangement minimizing static unbalance forces. Optimal component stacking positions, among other things, may then be established. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165274 | BALL BEARING MANUFACTURING FACILITY AND SUPER FINISH MACHINING APPARATUS - A detection unit of a matching apparatus | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165275 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING A COOLED TURBINE NOZZLE SEGMENT - A method for repairing a turbine nozzle segment having a band and a plurality of airfoils, where the band has a flange is described. The method includes the steps of repairing a damaged area on the turbine nozzle segment and drilling a plurality of cooling holes in the flange. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165276 | VEHICLE COLLISION REPAIR PROCESS AND SYSTEM - A vehicle collision repair system and process is provided. The system and process utilizes interdependent collision repair stages and specifically tooled stations or work spaces. The system and process utilizes a rail system for advancing vehicles having collision damage through the stages of the collision repair process. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165277 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING A STRUCTURE - A method of separating a structure including a fragile zone delimiting two substructures to be separated, where at least one plane blade is advanced in a separation plane corresponding to a median plane of the fragile zone, from an entry edge of the structure in a direction of advance toward an exit edge of the structure, so as to cause progressive separation of the two substructures, and where the inclination of the blade in the separation plane is varied relative to the direction of advance. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165278 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INSTALLING OPEN SEAL - A method of installing an open seal ( | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165279 | CVD SHOWERHEAD ALIGNMENT APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for aligning a CVD showerhead, comprising engaging a showerhead stem clamp with a showerhead stem outside of a process chamber of the CVD system. An alignment fixture is provided, and a plurality of spacer discs are positioned between the showerhead suspended from a top plate of the CVD system and heated platen. Nuts supporting the showerhead to the top plate are loosened, therein permitting the showerhead to move vertically within the process chamber. The process chamber is closed and the top plate is lowered, wherein the showerhead contacts the plurality of spacer discs. The alignment fixture is engaged with the showerhead stem clamp, therein fixing a vertical position of the showerhead with respect to the top plate, and the top plate is raised. The position of the of the showerhead is then fixed with respect to the top plate via a plurality of standoffs, an adjustment bracket, a threaded rod, and a plurality of nuts. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165280 | METHOD OF MAKING A TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS - A telescoping steering column assembly includes upper and lower jackets having inner and outer surfaces and telescoping ends, respectively, and two sleeves disposed therebetween and having an annular cavity defined within each of the sleeves to hold bearings therewithin. One bearing is connected to the outer jacket and the other bearing is connected to the inner jacket. A method of making the assembly includes the steps of disposing the inner jacket within the outer jacket followed by disposing the sleeves therebetween and injecting a plastic material therethrough to form bearings. The plastic material is extracted from one of the apertures in each of the jackets to provide a sliding engagement between one of the bearing and the inner jacket and another bearing and the outer jacket. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165281 | FENCE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention is directed to a fence or enclosure ( | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165282 | Method of manufacturing a bezel for LCD/LED panel - A method of manufacturing a bezel for LCD/LED panel comprises the first step of material feeding, wherein a roll of wide metal material is fed intermittently and cut into rectangular metal-plate components, and two rolls of narrow metal material with an appropriate spacing therebetween are fed to a welding table; each of the rectangular metal-plate components is tightly welded at two ends thereof with inner edges of the two rolls of narrow metal material respectively; cutting is executed to produce a planar frame at an interval of an appropriate distance within which one or two rectangular metal-plate components are welded, and then inner and outer edges of the planar frame are squarely trimmed to conform to correct dimensions and shape; lastly, outer margins of the planar frame are pressed and bent downward to form bent portions, thereby completing a final product of the bezel for LCD/LED panel. | 2009-07-02 |
| 20090165283 | Flange fitting for bathtubs and spas - A fitting arrangement is provided for coupling to a tub or spa wall featuring a wall fitting for inserting through a mounting opening in the tub or spa wall and having one or more corresponding rotational locking members; and a jet body having one or more rotational locking members for snapping onto one or more corresponding rotational locking members of the wall fitting as the jet body is advanced into the wall fitting to prevent the jet body and wall fitting from separating from one another. | 2009-07-02 |
