| 27th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20140182038 | Ergonomic Garment with Cut and Shearing Resistant Strapping and an Adjustable Girth and Lock - A protective garment of elastic ergonomic material covering a wearer from his or her waist to their thighs comprises waist and thighs straps, and a central panel of cut resistant fabrics and comprise knife cut resistant and scissors shearing obstacles in various patterns and combinations in order to delay, impede and deflect such tools' blades. Both waist and thigh structures enable adjustable girth via a lock and as such create a flexible and a non-elastic rigid and connected overall protective structure resistant to forcible attempts of undressing by pulling and or by cutting or shearing the garment. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182039 | Apparatus for a Sleep Mask - An apparatus comprises a gauze layer comprising a gauze material, a first area, a gauze first side and a gauze second side. The gauze first side is configured to at least contact and cover a user's eyelid area where the gauze material mitigates irritation of the user's skin. A paper layer comprises a paper material, a paper first side and a paper second side. The paper first side comprises an adhesive area being configured to extend beyond the first area for removably joining to the user's skin. A tape layer comprises an opaque flexible material, a third area, a tape first side and a tape second side. The tape first side comprises an adhesive. The third area is at least as large as the first area. The gauze layer, the paper layer and the tape layer are combined to form a sleep mask. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182040 | Knee Pad Support Frame - A support frame for a knee pad has three major components that interlock with each other to form a rigid and strong frame capable of supporting the weight of a person who is working on knees. The three components are molded of a rigid plastic material. The upper component has a knee seat and a strap for wrapping around the leg of the wearer; the lower component has a cuff for wrapping around the wearer's ankle. Fastener devices for attaching the knee pad and the straps to the support frame are either incorporated into or provided on the support frame. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182041 | KNEE PAD ATTACHABLE TO A BASE INCLUDING ROLLERS AND A BRAKE TO ASSIST WITH USER MOVEMENT ON A FLAT SURFACE - A knee pad system includes a knee pad attached to a base that includes integrated roller balls on its exterior surface. The roller balls can roll within the base and facilitate movement of the knee pad over a flat surface when worn by a user. The improved knee pad system can include a locking mechanism selectively preventing the roller balls from moving within said base. The knee pad of the improved knee pad system can be selectively detached from and reattached to the base. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182042 | Article Of Apparel With Stretch-Resistant Matrix - The present disclosure relates to a multi-layered design for an article of apparel such as swimwear. In particular, at least one layer may include a stretch resistant matrix made of a thermoplastic polymer, a silicone or other similar material to provide additional support and modesty to certain areas of the apparel, such as the bust area. Further, a method of manufacturing the article of apparel is also disclosed. According to aspects described herein, the layers may be integrated using techniques to increase the overall integrity of the apparel. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182043 | Reversible Shirt - The present disclosure relates to a reversible shirt that may be worn in at least four different configurations. According to aspects described herein, a first torso element may be joined to a second torso element to create a pair of side seams, a pair of shoulder seams, a neck opening and a waist opening. The widths of the first torso element and the second torso element proximate the waist opening may differ to create curved side seams. The curved side seams allow for variation in drape against a wearer's torso. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182044 | SECURE INVISIBLE GARMENT POCKET - A garment has a pocket with an opening located at the waistband of the garment. A strap includes a stretchy membrane and at least one of the opposite ends of the strap extends into openings in the garment to form a horizontal pocket opening. The strap may be made of an elastic material. A fabric can conceal part of the strap and may surround or be attached to the strap. The pocket lining has front and rear walls attached together, with top horizontal portions of the front and rear wall attached behind an exposed portion of the strap. The walls of the pocket lining may be attached to two join seams of the garment. Stretching the strap outwards will open the pocket thus accessing belongings stored therein. When the pocket is closed, the elastic material of the strap provides stretch and recoil, securing any belongings safely inside the pocket. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182045 | ARTICLE OF APPAREL PROVIDING ENHANCED BODY POSITION FEEDBACK - Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting (compressive) forces to selected portions of the wearer's body and/or stretch resistance, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.” | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182046 | GARMENT FOR CHILDREN AND METHOD OF USE - There are provided garments that comprise a first panel, at least a portion of an edge portion of the first panel having at least a first fastener; and a second panel, at least a portion of an edge portion of the second panel having at least a second fastener operable to be mated with the first fastener, the second panel being attachable to the first panel at at least one attachment point. Methods for using such garments are also provided. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182047 | PROCESS FOR MAKING AN EXERCISE GLOVE - A process for making an exercise glove includes the following steps, not necessarily in order. First, forming a surface into an outer flap and an inner flap. The inner flap is mechanically coupled to the outer flap by a hook and fastener. Next, applying a palm pad and a palm grip to the surface. This includes the following steps: first, mixing a silk screen ink compound into a mold. Then, heating the silk screen ink compound until it becomes hard. After that, permitting the mold to cool. Following that, placing the mold immediately adjacent to the surface. Next, subliming the silk screen ink compound to the surface. Then, permitting the glove to cool. The silk screen ink surface provides substantial grip permitting a user to better grip items by hand. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182049 | CUSHION ITEMS WITH FLEXIBLE CONTOURING - A cushion for supporting a user relative to a support surface is provided. The cushion has material with sufficient flexibility to deform under a weight of the user and sufficient resilience to return to its original state when the weight is removed. A supporting face contacts the support surface and is characterized by a plurality of points. The supporting face is contoured such that, when the cushion is in an unloaded configuration, a first subset of the plurality of points contact the support surface and a second subset of the plurality of points do not contact the support surface. When a user then sits on the cushion so that it is in a loaded configuration, at least some of the points in the second subset are displaced under the user's weight and contact the support surface. The cushion thus both bends and compresses to distribute the weight of the user. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182050 | FUNCTIONAL PROTECTIVE MATERIAL, IN PARTICULAR FOR USE IN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - The invention relates to a functional protective material, in particular having a protective function with respect to chemical poisons and/or biological toxins and/or chemical and/or biological hazardous materials, such as warfare agents, wherein the functional protective material has a multi-layer structure that comprises a planar, in particular textile, substrate material and a membrane that is associated with the substrate material, in particular connected to the substrate material, wherein the membrane in itself is permeable to air and water vapor and therefore is provided with a plurality of micropores preferably distributed substantially evenly over the membrane surface. According to the invention, an operating parameter of the membrane can be changed in such a way that the membrane assumes two different operating states, wherein in the first operating state the micropores of the membrane are open and in the second operating state, the micropores of the membrane are at least predominantly closed. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182052 | PLUNGER AND EVAPORATIVE BASE - A plunger with evaporative base is disclosed where the evaporative base has a standoff joined to a drainage bottom and a stump and stump channel arrangement for keeping the plunger suspended slightly above the drainage bottom. A plunger is disclosed that mates with the evaporative base and has a plunger bell standoff that mates with the evaporative base standoff to further keep the plunger suspended slightly above the drainage bottom. The outer perimeter of the bell of the plunger is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the evaporative base body to allow for air circulation between the plunger bell and the evaporative base. Good air circulation and drying promotes cleanliness and reduces the incidence of mold, mildew and bacteria on the plunger and base. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182053 | PULLABLE DRAIN PLUG - A pullable drain plug has a cap cover, a sealing disk, at least one center rod, a stopping clamp, a securing ring and a gripping end. The cap cover is provided with a protruding column, the protruding column having a positioning slot corresponding to the sealing disk, a central aperture disposed through the protruding column, the central aperture having a first threaded section at an upper opening and a tapered lower opening with a limiting flange. Each center rod has a main body, each main body has a different length. each main body has a neck portion connected to an enlarged end, and a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion, and the first threaded portion and the second threaded portion has different diameters. The stopping clamp is an elastic member and is C-shaped. The gripping end has a second threaded section and a containment space. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182054 | Novel enclosures for automatic bathroom flushers - A bathroom flusher includes a flusher body, a valve assembly, an electronic control system, and a flusher cover. The flusher body includes an inlet and an outlet, and is designed to accommodate the valve assembly that controls water flow between the inlet and the outlet. The valve assembly includes a valve member movable with respect to a valve seat providing a sealing action based on applied pressure on the valve assembly. The bathroom flusher also includes an external cover designed for enclosing an electronic control module comprising a battery, a sensor, and an actuator for controlling operation of the flush valve, wherein the external cover includes at least two cover parts separately removable, and wherein the external cover is attachable with respect to the valve body in a manner also allowing removable attachment of the control module. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182055 | Method of Monitoring Wear in a Diaphragm Valve Using Pressure Detection - A flush valve for a waste water system comprises a valve including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a main valve element adapted for movement to allow fluid flow between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet based on a pressure differential across a portion of the main valve element. The valve also includes a vent system comprising a control chamber in flow communication with the fluid inlet of the valve and a vent outlet in flow communication with the fluid outlet of the valve, and a solenoid for venting fluid venting fluid from the control chamber to the fluid outlet. A pressure sensor, such as an electronic pressure transducer, senses the fluid pressure of fluid within the vent system. When a predetermined pressure threshold is reached or exceeded, the solenoid can be energized to release fluid from the control chamber. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182056 | Bolt Housing for Toilet Water Tank - Toilet water tanks are mounted to the bowls with two bolts through two open holes. While rubber washers are used to seal the open bolt holes at the bottom of water tanks, water leaking is a century-old issue for many do-it-yourselfers. This invention designed a water-tight bolt housing to seal off the bolt hole. This invention eliminates the water leaking problem around water tank mounting bolts. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182057 | BATHING SEAT - A bathing seat for a child has a base provided with at least one sucker pad so that it can be adhered to the internal bottom surface of a bath, basin or sink. A collapsible superstructure is mounted on the base. The superstructure has a seat back coupled to the base, a divider coupled to the base at a position opposed to the seat back and a ring structure coupling the seat back and divider. A child to be bathed may be placed within the ring structure with its back against the seat back and its legs straddling the divider. At least the seat back is hollow and inflatable via a valve, and also deflatable via the valve allowing the superstructure to collapse on to the base. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182058 | BED WITH MATTRESS ASSEMBLY HAVING ONE OR MORE INTERNAL PLATES - A bed is provided that includes a foundation configured to be positioned on an underlying floor and a mattress assembly supported on and secured to the foundation. The mattress assembly includes a base layer and a body supporting portion. One or more internal plates are interposed between the base layer and the body supporting portion of the mattress assembly and are maintained at a fixed height relative to the underlying floor. The foundation and the mattress assembly are moveable between at least a first predetermined height and a second predetermined height relative to the underlying floor. As a result of the movement of the foundation and the mattress assembly between the first predetermined. height and the second predetermined height, the one or more internal plates apply pressure to and compress the body supporting portion of the mattress assembly, thus increasing the firmness of the body supporting portion. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182059 | HOIST APPARATUS - A hoist apparatus for use with a hoist for lifting a load is described. The hoist apparatus includes an elongate load bearing member having a longitudinal axis and at least two support points spaced apart along the longitudinal axis. An intermediate support member includes a hoist connection element for connecting the intermediate support member to a hoist, and at least first and second support point connection elements each connecting the intermediate support member to a respective support point of the elongate load bearing member. The first support point connection element is spaced a first distance from the hoist connection element, and the second support point connection element is spaced a second distance from the hoist connection element. Adjustment means adjusts at least one of the first and second distances so as to adjust the orientation of the longitudinal axis of the elongate load bearing member relative to the horizontal. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182060 | MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - A mattress assembly includes a foundation that defines first and second axes oriented along the length and the width of the foundation, respectively. The mattress assembly further includes a mattress supported atop the foundation and means for securing the mattress to the foundation to inhibit sliding movement of the mattress relative to the foundation along at least one of the first and second axes. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182061 | DISTRIBUTION PAD FOR A TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - An air distribution pad comprises an upper layer, a lower layer, and a spacer material located between the upper layer and the lower layer, the spacer material configured to allow air to pass therethrough. An air distributor is configured to distribute air to the spacer material, wherein the air distributor comprises a port configured to receive an air hose, wherein the port is directed laterally sideways from the air distributor. At least one joining structure is coupled to the upper layer and the lower layer, the at least one joining structure providing one or more channels formed through the spacer material in fluid communication with the air distributor. The one or more channels are configured to direct generally laterally flowing air from the port of the air distributor to a generally longitudinal direction along the at least one channel. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182062 | Safe Lateral Decubitus Positioning Apparatus - The present invention provides a novel apparatus with unique methodology and system for safely, securely and comfortably placing patients in lateral decubitus position for operations without needing to lift the patient. It eliminates consequences of lifting that puts patient and operative team at risk of injury. It is very cost effective by saving hospitals and surgical centers' human and financial resources. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182063 | Enhanced Thermally-Conductive Cushioning Foams by Addition of Graphite - Methods and combinations for making and using one or more graphite enhanced thermally-conductive foam (TC Foam) layers located on, under, or in cushioning foams and mattresses. Enhanced thermally conductive foam layers may be placed between on, under, within, or between other layering substrates to increase the overall cooling capability of the composite. TC Foam may be used in mattresses, mattress topper pads, pillows, bedding products, medical cushioning foams, and similar materials used in bedding applications. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182064 | POLYSACCHARIDE AND/OR POLYPEPTIDE BASED GRAFT POLYMERS AS SYNTHETIC TANNINS - A graft polymer of polysaccharides or polypeptides or its respective derivatives, obtainable by free radical polymerization of A) a monomer selected from or a monomer mixture of (a) from 20 to 100% by weight of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid or of a mixture thereof or of the alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or ammonium salts thereof, (b) from 0 to 80% by weight of other monoethylenically unsaturated monomers which are copolymerizable with the monomers (a) and (c) from 0 to 5% by weight of monomers having at least 2 ethylenically unsaturated, nonconjugated double bonds in the molecule, in the presence of either B1) polysaccharides, oxidatively, hydrolytically or enzymatically degraded polysaccharides, oxidized hydrolytically degraded or oxidized enzymatically degraded polysaccharides, or such chemically modified degraded products, chemically modified mono-, oligo-or poly-saccharides or mixtures of the stated compounds and/or B2) polypeptides, their hydrolysates or enzymaticallydegraded and optionally chemically modified products or mixtures of the stated compounds in a weight ratio A: (B1 or B2) of from 1:99 to 18:82 or in a weight ratio A:(B1+B2) of from 60:40 to 1:99 and B1:B2 of from 97:3 to 3:97 used as tanning agents. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182065 | Resonance Oscillation Washing Apparatus - A washing apparatus relies on oscillation motion that are controlled by a computer and a singular or a plural number of vibrators to cause a spring-supported sealed container containing the washing object and its surrounding liquid to oscillate in resonance motion. The purpose of fast and efficient cleaning is achieved through relative movements, frictions and air bubbles among the washing objects, container wall and liquid together at the result of this resonant motion. A plural number of motion sensors provide input signals to the computer to calculate and monitor the system resonant frequency variation and drifting of the washing apparatus and to control the vibrators' drive frequency in real-time to maintain this resonant motion for washing apparatus throughout the washing cycle under different washed object types and load conditions. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182066 | WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a washing machine. The washing machine includes an outer tub holding wash water, an inner tub rotatably provided in the outer tub and receiving laundry, a pulsator rotatably provided in the inner tub, a power transmission shaft rotating the pulsator, a buoyancy clutch that that moves up and down by buoyancy created by the wash water and transfers, when the buoyancy clutch is in a lower position, rotational force from the power transmission shaft to the inner tub to allow the pulsator and the inner tub to rotate integrally with each other, a circulation passage that is provided on an outer portion of the outer tub to allow the wash water drained out of the outer tub to be returned into the outer tub, a pump provided on the circulation passage and a drain guide unit that directs the wash water under the buoyancy clutch to a drain hole of the outer tub so that the buoyancy clutch moves downward. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182067 | Dosing and Dispensing Device for Liquid Detergent - A dosing and dispensing device for liquid detergent comprises a hollow body having a portion comprising a flexible material, an opening in said flexible portion, and means to spread at least a portion of the contained liquid detergent onto a surface of fabric. The opening is (progressively) opened when pressure is applied to said device on a surface to which the liquid detergent is applied. The opening is substantially closed when said pressure stops. The opening comprises a hinge valve. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182068 | METHOD FOR REAL-TIME INDICATION OF LOAD SIZE DURING LOADING OF A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - Methods and apparatus for operating a laundry treating appliance to indicate an amount of laundry in a treating chamber are disclosed. An example method includes as laundry is being placed in the treating chamber, illuminating the treating chamber with light, and as the laundry is being placed in the treating chamber, repeatedly adjusting at least one or a color and/or an intensity of the light based on an amount of laundry in the treating chamber. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182069 | Method for Forming a Shoe Vamp Integrally - A method for forming a shoe vamp includes providing a cloth material, forming integrally a plurality of ornamental members on the cloth material by tatting, and arranging the ornamental members on the cloth material in a diverse manner to present different viewing effects of the ornamental members on the cloth material so as to form a product of a shoe vamp. The shoe vamp includes the cloth material and the ornamental members. Thus, each of the ornamental members is formed integrally on the cloth material by tatting so that each of the ornamental members is combined with the cloth material exactly and closely and will not be loosened or detached from the cloth material during a long-term utilization. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182070 | SELF-PROPELLED STALL CLEANING APPARATUS - A self-propelled stall cleaning apparatus has a frame assembly, one pair of drive wheels, a motor attached to the assembly for driving the drive wheels and a motor driven collector head. The collector head has a pivoting fork with tines for collecting manure and debris. The fork picks up the manure and debris and tosses it onto a sifting conveyor. The sifting conveyor separates the manure from the bedding and delivers the manure to a lift conveyor which drops the manure into a collection bin. The collection bin is moveable from a stowed position to a dumping position. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182071 | Brush Section For An Electric Toothbrush - A brush section for use with an electric toothbrush includes a relatively large brush head portion having a generally rectangular shape, although oblong, elliptical and other such shapes having a length to width aspect ration greater than 1 may be employed. The brush head portion is secured to a shaft portion of the brush section that may be configured to couple to a handle section. The handle section may include an electric drive including drive shaft, and the drive shaft may couple to the brush head via a coupling member positioned within the shaft portion. The electric drive may impart a rotary, oscillating rotary-oscillating or other suitable drive motion to the drive shaft that is, in turn, imparted upon the brush head by virtue of the coupling member. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182072 | TIRE-SHINE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A tire-shine system is provided and includes a housing, a brush rotatably supported by the housing and including a plurality of bristles, and at least one manifold supported above the brush and including a plurality of apertures. The at least one manifold applies a first fluid to the brush by allowing the first fluid to exit the at least one manifold at the plurality of apertures and drip onto the plurality of bristles. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182073 | Fully Disposable Toilet Bowl Brush - A fully disposable cleaning device for cleaning a toilet comprising of a hollow elongated outer member with an inner member that is telescopically slidable from a stored position to an extended position within the outer member to form a handle. The outer member component of the handle formed for grasping by a user. The outer and inner member have first and second ends with a cleaning head being secured to the second end of the inner member. The cleaning head is made of a resilient material that is in a compacted when the handle is in a stored position for economic efficiencies in packaging, shipping and storage. When the handle is manipulated from the stored position to the extended position, the cleaning head is exposed and ready for use. The cleaning head may be comprised of an absorbent material that is fully expandable when moistened. The cleaning head is infused with cleaning and disinfecting chemicals for cleaning the toilet. The handle may be made of a plant based biodegradable material or plastic. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182074 | MULTIPURPOSE CLEANING TOOL HAVING AN INTERCHANGABLE HEAD - An interchangeable cleaning tool has a pole member and a plurality of tool heads. Each tool had is removably coupled to the pole member. A locking device is attached to one end of the pole member to removably attach one of the plurality of tool heads to the telescoping pole member. The locking device comprises: a locking housing having a tapered interior section; an aperture formed in a side of the locking housing; a lever kingly coupled to the locking housing; and a protrusion formed on the lever, wherein movement of the lever causes the protrusion to move in and out of the aperture causing the locking device to move between a locked and an unlocked position. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182075 | WIPER COUPLER ADAPTER AND WIPER ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING SAME - A wiper coupler adaptor for releasably attaching a wiper assembly to a wiper arm includes a pair of sidewalls each including a post that extends laterally toward the other and adapted to operatively engage a wiper assembly. The sidewalls include recessed sections adapted to operatively engage rails of an attachment member of a wiper arm, each of the recessed sections have a flange that extends outward beyond to provide releasable engagement with the attachment member. The wiper coupler adaptor also includes a deck disposed between the sidewalls to define a rest that is adapted to operative receive a track between the rails of the attachment member, an elevated platform disposed between the sidewalls and the deck to define an aperture adapted to receive a portion of a bent tab of the attachment member, and a snap bridge disposed within the aperture including a lip depending therefrom that is adapted to receive a portion of the bent tab of the attachment member to prevent undesired release of said wiper coupler adaptor from the attachment member. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182076 | WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY HAVING PIVOTAL COVER ALLOWING ACCESS TO PIVOT SHAFT - A wiper arm assembly is adapted to support a wiper blade as it moves across a surface to be wiped. The wiper arm assembly includes a body and a head supported by the body and adapted to be mounted to a pivot shaft that defines a pivot axis P and drives the wiper blade in an oscillating manner across the surface to be wiped. The body also includes an opening providing access to the head mounted to the pivot shaft. The wiper arm assembly includes a cover pivotally mounted to the body at the opening and is movable about an axis A substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis P from a first position closing the opening to a second position allowing access to the head. A locking mechanism on the cover locks the cover to a nut on the pivot shaft to retain the cover in the first position closing the opening. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182077 | Wiper Arm Apparatus Having Improved Lock-Back Structure - A wiper arm apparatus having an improved lock-back structure includes: an arm head; a retainer; and a spring that elastically couples the retainer to the arm head, wherein the retainer includes a protruding hooking unit, which protrudes toward the arm head in a direction of a length of the retainer, and the arm head includes: a rotation guide unit which allows the retainer to rotate around the arm head by preventing the protruding hooking unit from being interfered with; an arm stopper unit which is disposed at an end of the rotation guide unit and by which the protruding hooking unit is hooked, so as to restrict a rotation angle of the retainer; and a stopper cover unit that is extended to and formed at the arm head, and forms a structure that covers the rotation guide unit and the arm stopper unit. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182078 | Vacuum Bypass Vent and Vacuums Incorporating Such Bypass Vents - A vacuum appliance capable of picking up both wet and dry material is described, wherein the vacuum appliance includes an impeller configured to induce liquid into the vacuum appliance, a motor configured to turn the impeller, a restrictor assembly to prevent the liquid from being ingested into the motor, and a bypass vent assembly configured to allow sufficient air to reach the motor in order to keep the motor cool while the restrictor is preventing the liquid from being ingested into the motor. The vacuum appliance also includes a drum configured to retain the liquid and an impeller intake between the impeller and the drum. The restrictor may comprise a float configured to rise with a level of the liquid in the drum and prevent the liquid from entering the impeller intake. The bypass vent assembly may be configured to allow airflow to bypass the restrictor and/or the drum. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182079 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR CLEANING A SURFACE COMPRISING A BRUSH AND A SQUEEGEE ELEMENT - The present invention relates to a cleaning device for cleaning a surface ( | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182080 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner to suction dust by applying vibration includes a motor, an eccentric load applied to a rotating shaft of the motor which when rotated by a rotation of the rotating shaft produces vibration force, a vibration plate to apply the vibration force to an object to be cleaned, and a vibration transfer member to transfer vibration force to the vibration plate. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182081 | RACK-STOP STRUCTURE FOR DOOR - A rack-stop structure of a frame and a door includes a bracket, a bar, and a pull spring. A positioning slideway and an escaping slideway are defined in the bracket. A plurality of positioning portions and a plurality of escaping tabs are located on the positioning slideway. Each of the plurality of positioning portions is spaced by each of the plurality of escaping tabs. An engaging cutout is defined in each of the plurality of positioning portions. One end of the bar is slidable in the bracket. A pin is located at the end of the bar. The pull spring is mounted to the bar for pulling the bar away from the bracket. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182082 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A handle assembly includes a handle band, a latch member connected to the handle band, and a mounting member connected to the latch member. The handle band includes a main portion and a pair of overlapping portions extending from opposite ends of the main portion and abutting an inner side of the main portion. A mounting hole is formed at a joint portion between the main portion and each of the pair of overlapping portions. The latch member is pivotably mounted in the mounting hole. The mounting member includes a mounting piece pivotably connected to the latch member and at least one mounting tab extending from the mounting piece for mounting the handle assemble to a device. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182083 | METHOD OF ADJUSTING A VEHICLE DOOR - A method and system for mounting and adjusting a vehicle door rotatably connected to a vehicle body by upper and lower hinges with hinge holes. The upper and lower hinges are positioned to the vehicle body and the vehicle door by aligning the hinge holes to corresponding receiving holes. The vehicle door is temporarily mounted to the vehicle body by inserting cam bolts into aligned pairs of the hinge holes and the receiving holes. The vehicle door is adjusted to a desired position relative to the vehicle body by rotating the cam bolts. The desired positioned is secured by inserting mounting bolts into empty aligned pairs of the hinge holes and the receiving holes and replacing the cam bolts with mounting bolts. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182084 | Adjustable Loop Load Tie-Down Strap - Prior load tie-down strap devices containing Velcro can loosen or peel apart under load. The invention provides an adjustable loop load tie-down strap having a hook and loop (Velcro material) connection within a permanent eye at one end of the strap wherein a standing section of the same strap passes through the eye to form a tie-down loop in the strap that can be adjusted to a larger or smaller size by disconnecting and reconnecting the hook and loop connection within the eye to make the loop the desired size to fit around the article that is to be secured. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182085 | ROPE CLASP - A rope clasp device for securing a rope eliminates the need for a knot in a rope by selectively clasping and encasing at least one portion of a rope in a toothed clamp. The rope clasp device comprises a base, at least one, but generally two swinging doors, and a lock. The swinging doors are pivotably coupled to the base in order to be moved between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, a pair of channels for passage of a rope is defined between the base and the doors. The channels are defined by a plurality of clasping teeth to retain the rope therein. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182086 | Mounting Feature for a Cable Tie - A mounting feature for a cable tie is provided in which the mounting feature has at least one divided retention component. The center-most edges of the at least one divided retention component contact a mating article on the edge of the mating article, such as the threaded portion, decreasing the amount of fastening force required to affix the mounting feature of the cable tie to a mating article while not compromising the optimal amount of required extraction force. A method for affixing the mounting feature to a mating article is also provided. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182087 | Safety Strap for Truck Tailgate Ramps - The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, is a safety strap device that reduces the likelihood that a tailgate ramp will prematurely detach or disengage from a vehicle during the loading or unloading of an article via the tailgate ramp. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the safety strap device comprises a strap portion with a first end, an opposing second end, a block portion with an opening therein and more than one fastener for attaching said strap portion to both a prior art tailgate ramp on one end and the block portion on the other end. In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, said safety strap device is adjustable to accommodate a wide variety or user applications, truck ramps and vehicles. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182088 | MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - An improved magnetic attachment system involves a female component that is associated with a first object and a male component that is associated with a second object. The female component includes a hole and a first magnetic structure having a first plurality of magnetic source regions having a first polarity pattern. The male component includes a peg that can be inserted into the hole and a second magnetic structure having a second plurality of magnetic source regions having a second polarity pattern complementary to said first polarity pattern. The male and female component are configured such that when the peg is inserted into the hole the first and second magnetic structures face each other across an interface boundary enabling magnetic attachment of the first object to the second object, where while the peg remains inserted within the hole the male component can be rotated relative to the female component but translational movement of the male component relative to the female component is constrained. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182089 | CLIPS FOR ATTACHING STAPLES FOR JOINING CONVEYOR BELT ENDS, STAPLES FOR JOINING CONVEYOR BELT ENDS AND CLIP-STAPLE ASSEMBLIES - A conveyor belt joining staple including upper and lower staple plates situated at different levels joined by knuckles. The upper staple plate has through-holes for passage of staple attaching clip claws and the lower staple plate has bridges that form a recess between a bar of the bridge and an upper surface of the lower plate. The lower staple plate has two shearing lines corresponding to the recess of the bridge, and inlet and outlet toboggans that each have a curved tab. The toboggans are symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal axis of the bridge. Each toboggan has a boss that has an upper round portion and base rounded portions. A portion of the boss is connected to a portion of the tap. Each inlet toboggan-boss is situated in vertical alignment with a corresponding hole of the upper plate for the passage of the clip claws. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182090 | CLIPPING JOINTER STRUCTURE - A clipping jointer structure including a hooking member, a first moving fastener and a second moving fastener is provided. The hooking member is assembled to a rigid body, and has a suspending portion to buckle the hooking member onto one side of the rigid body. The first moving fastener is disposed on a board of the hooking member, and has an operating portion to buckle the first moving fastener onto another side of the rigid body or separate the first moving fastener from the rigid body. The second moving fastener is disposed on the board of the hooking member, and has a supporting portion to buckle the second moving fastener onto the structure body. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182091 | Zipper Assembly and Method of Use Thereof - A zipper assembly is described wherein the facing tapes having interlocking teeth along facing edges each have a plurality of eyelets distributed longitudinally therein. The eyelets permit the receipt of zip ties therethrough for securing the assembly to an opening in a net. When installed a user may selectively open and close the opening by zipping and unzipping the zipper assembly. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182092 | Fastener Element - A fastener element includes a coupling head and a pair of leg portions and has a coupling concave portion provided on a first surface of the coupling head and a coupling convex portion projecting from a second surface of the coupling head. An outer margin portion on a first surface side of the coupling head has a first margin portion formed like a ridge line and a pair of second margin portions disposed on both sides of the first margin portion and formed like an inclined surface or a curved surface and one end of each of the second margin portions is arranged on an inside of both end positions of a width direction of the coupling concave portion. Accordingly, the feel of the fastener element can be improved and also the strength of the slide fastener with respect to transverse pulling can stably be maintained. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182093 | Fastener Capable of Resisting Tear Propagation - A fastener capable of resisting tear propagation is disclosed. The fastener includes a plastic belt body and a textile belt body. The plastic belt body has a first surface and a second surface facing away from the first surface. The textile belt body has a third surface and a forth surface facing away from the third surface. The first surface is disposed of a plurality of fastening components. The second surface is discontinuously adhered to the third surface to form a plurality of discontinuous adhesion portions. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182094 | LOCK MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVICES - Lock mounting assemblies are disclosed for storing and mounting a locking apparatus to a transportation device. The mounting assemblies include one or more straps or connectors for securing the mounting assembly to the transportation device. The mounting assemblies having a structure to securely retain the locking apparatus on the transportation device and provide easy access to and release of the locking apparatus from the mounting assembly. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182095 | FASTENER - A fastener for removably attaching a filter material to a mounting structure includes a base and corresponding safety retainer. The base includes an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end including an attachment means for removably attaching the fastener to the mounting structure. The safety retainer is configured to be removably received onto the shaft to secure at least a portion of the filter material between the safety retainer and the base. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182096 | Hanging Memorial - A hanging memorial for displaying pictures and ashes of the deceased, and storing keepsakes. The hanging memorial includes a frame and an urn; the urn being integrated into the frame. A lateral wall and a front panel of the frame define a storage volume in which keepsakes can be placed. Alternatively an internal storage box can define the storage volume. The frame further includes a frame insert that can be configured to display a physical painting or photograph, or configured to display digital pictures. The urn is removably attached or pivotally connected to the frame by an at least one bracket, such that the contents of the urn are readily accessible. The hanging memorial may further include a niche about which the at least one bracket is positioned and into which the urn is positioned. Alternative support mechanism may also be used in place of the at least one bracket. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182097 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONDUCTIVE FABRIC - A method for manufacturing a conductive fabric is undertaken via a fixing device which has a plurality of working sections. According to an arrangement of the conductive yarn disposed between a first flexible base and a second flexible base, the working sections of the fixing device are extended to form a plurality of fixing points and the other working sections are retracted without forming the fixing points, thereby fixing the conductive yarn between the first and second flexible bases with a dot-like spaced pattern to obtain conductive fabric products having different conductive yarn arrangements without replacing the fixing device. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182098 | Method and System of Creating a Quilted Product - A method and system of creating a quilted product. A method for the creation of a quilted product includes using a first stamp to apply a coloring liquid to a blank surface to create a first quilted piece. Then, a second stamp is used to apply a coloring liquid to a blank surface to create a second quilted piece. The second quilted piece is adjacent to the first quilted piece such that it abuts against the first quilted piece. Neither the first stamp nor the second stamp comprise an added allowance. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182099 | Method of and Printable Compositions for Manufacturing a Multilayer Carbon Nanotube Capacitor - Multilayer carbon nanotube capacitors, and methods and printable compositions for manufacturing multilayer carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are disclosed. A first capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid, each fixed CNT comprising a magnetic catalyst nanoparticle coupled to a carbon nanotube and further coupled to the first conductor; and a first plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Another capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a conductive nanomesh coupled to the first conductor; a first plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid and further coupled to the conductive nanomesh; and a plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Various methods of printing the CNTs and other structures, and methods of aligning and moving the CNTs using applied electric and magnetic fields, are also disclosed. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182100 | Pre-Polarized Film Flex Circuit Based Ultrasonic Transducer - The present disclosure involves a method and apparatus for making a compact and flexible ultrasonic transducer assembly that works by using existing flex circuit fabrication processes, modified flex circuit fabrication processes, and pre-polled metalized piezoelectric film, and an ASIC to create a sub 1 mm ultrasonic transducer hybrid assembly. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182101 | METHOD OF IDENTIFYING DIRECTION OF STACKING IN STACKED CERAMIC CAPACITOR, APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING DIRECTION OF STACKING IN STACKED CERAMIC CAPACITOR, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STACKED CERAMIC CAPACITOR - In a method of identifying a direction of stacking in a stacked ceramic capacitor, while density of magnetic flux generated from a magnetism generation apparatus is measured with a magnetic flux density measurement instrument, a stacked ceramic capacitor is caused to pass between a magnetism generation apparatus and the magnetic flux density measurement instrument and variation in magnetic flux density at least at the time of passage of the stacked ceramic capacitor is measured. Based on a result of measurement of magnetic flux density, a direction in which a plurality of internal electrodes are stacked in the stacked ceramic capacitor is identified. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182102 | WORKPIECES SEPARATING DEVICE - A separating device for separating workpieces includes a driving unit, a supporting board, and a moving assembly. The supporting board defines a number of sliding grooves spaced from each other. The moving assembly includes a sliding board slidably assembled to the supporting board, and a plurality of first moving blocks for holding workpieces. The sliding board slides along a first direction and defines two latching holes, each extending along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the first moving blocks extends through the latching holes to be inserted in one of the sliding grooves. The driving unit drives the sliding board to slide along the first direction. The sliding board forces the number of first moving blocks to slide along the number of sliding grooves. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182103 | RIVETING APPARATUS - A riveting apparatus for riveting a fastener to a mounting board, with a diameter after riveting which is not greater that that of the fastener, includes a housing and a sliding member. The fastener includes a mounting portion secured to the mounting board and a latching groove to be flared. The sliding member includes a sliding portion and a riveting portion and the sliding portion is slidably mounted to the housing. The riveting portion is forced into the latching groove, and the riveting portion flares out the mounting portion to secure the rivet in the mounting board. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182104 | METHOD OF REPAIRING SUBSTRATE - A method of repairing a substrate that may prevent a metal layer from being corroded. A substrate including a metal layer and an insulating layer on the metal layer is first provided. Then, a laser beam having a wavelength range having a high transmittance with respect to the insulating layer is irradiated to selectively remove a portion of the metal layer. Also, a first laser beam is irradiated to remove a portion of the metal layer and a portion of the insulating layer, and then a second laser beam is irradiated onto side surfaces of the exposed insulating layer to melt the insulating layer, thereby forming a corrosion preventing layer covering the metal layer. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182105 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FENCE GATE ASSEMBLY - Systems and methods are presented herein for assembling a fence gate on-site. The system may include a fence press and a nail plate. The fence press may be smaller and more portable than typical presses, and adapted to press the nail plate into a junction of a plurality of boards to create the fence gate. In one embodiment, the fence press presses the nail plate into three boards at once, causing a strong union at the plate location. The nail plate may contain protrusions that have a hook feature to prevent the nail plate from pulling out of the boards. In one embodiment, the hook feature may include a sub-protrusion on the protrusion. The fence press may include a pressing surface that is substantially the same shape as the nail plate, and may be adapted to hold the nail plate in place as the press operates. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182106 | BLANKET REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - Blanket replacement systems and methods useable with an image forming apparatus are provided herein. The blanket replacement system removes the blanket from the image transfer member and attaches the blanket to the image transfer member. The blanket replacement system includes a frame member, an engagement motor, and a rotation motor. The frame member holds a blanket having a lead edge portion on one edge and a trail edge portion on an opposing edge. The frame member further includes a lead edge clamp unit and a trail edge clamp unit that holds the lead edge and trail edge portions of the blanket and engages with an image transfer member. The engagement motor engages with the frame member and moves the frame member laterally in relation to the engagement motor. The rotation motor is connected to the engagement motor and rotates the engagement motor and the frame member. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182107 | MULTI-PURPOSE WRECKING TOOL - A multi-purpose wrecking tool in which a dual prying elements are coupled to a crossbar. Each of the dual prying elements having a pair of pry arms. Each of the pry arms extending at the same length from the crossbar. A handle coupled to a center portion of the crossbar. A slight curvature at the end of the handle connecting to the crossbar providing a predetermined angle between the handle and the crossbar. Each of the pry arms and the end of the handle including V shaped notches. The crossbar and pry arms provide controlled movement of the tool and improved leverage for removing of housing materials with reduced damage to the materials. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182108 | SECURING ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITHIN A SUB-CHASSIS FOR CONNECTION TO A CHASSIS MIDPLANE - A method includes securing a midplane to a bracket disposed between a first and second ends of a chassis, wherein a first surface of the midplane engages the bracket and faces the first end of the chassis. A first electronic device is secured within the first end of the chassis with a first device connector coupled to a first midplane connector on the first surface of the midplane and a first device latch secured directly to a first slot in the chassis adjacent the first end. A sub-chassis is secured within the second end of the chassis, wherein the sub-chassis has a proximal end that engages a second surface of the midplane. Furthermore, a second electronic device is secured within the sub-chassis with a second device connector coupled to a second midplane connector on the second surface of the midplane and a second device latch secured directly to a slot in the sub-chassis adjacent the distal end of the sub-chassis. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182109 | STACKING BASE SYSTEM FOR TEMPORARY POSTS - A stacking base system for transporting to a work site supports a plurality of vertical posts. Each of a plurality of base members defines a fill port and includes a port plug adapted to be removably inserted in the fill port, and defines a post aperture, shaped to correspond to a cross-section of the posts, extending downward through the base member. Three legs extend down from outer edges each base member, and are equally spaced around the base member, and substantially equally spaced from the post aperture. The post aperture is oriented vertically when bottom ends of the legs are resting on a horizontal surface. The base members are stacked such that a top portion of a lower base member engages a bottom portion of a next adjacent upper base member and such that the plurality of base members forms a base stack. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182110 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING VEHICLE SEAT WITH CUSHION PLATE - A method of assembling a vehicle seat is provided, comprising: providing a seat back frame; forwardly movably connecting a headrest for supporting a head of a seat occupant to the seat back frame; mounting a rear-end collision detector to the seat back frame at a position behind the seat occupant, operatively connecting the rear-end collision detector to the headrest; disposing a link member at a position lateral to the rear-end collision detector; forming a front extending portion that inwardly extends in a right-to-left direction at a front end of a lateral face of the side frame; and forming a rear extending portion that inwardly extends in the right-to-left direction; wherein a protruding portion is formed from a portion of the lateral face of the side frame that faces at least the part of the bracket, the link support shaft being disposed at a same height as the protruding portion. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182111 | CAGE NUT TOOL - An apparatus includes a shaft having a first end comprising a beveled surface. A second end of the shaft includes a gripping member. The apparatus additionally includes a channel formed on the beveled surface, wherein the channel comprises an opening, and wherein the opening traverses the beveled surface at a constant vertical position relative to an angle of the beveled surface. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182112 | COVER ALIGNMENT TOOL - An alignment tool device for use in aligning a manway cover to a manway body/flange during installation of the manway cover includes a first plate with an L-shape has body with a pair of holes and a first tongue extending transversely from the plate. A second plate with an inverted-L shape has a body with a pair of holes and a second tongue extending transversely from the plate. The first plate is oriented substantially parallel to and opposing the second plate with the first tongue extending parallel to and overlapping the second tongue, where the first and second tongues extend in opposite directions. A height adjuster displaces the first plate relative to the second plate by adjustable engagement of the tongues. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182113 | THREADLESS FORK COMPRESSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR KICK STYLE SCOOTER - A compression coupler is described that provides a robust and simple mechanism to couple threadless tubes in bicycles and/or scooters. Particularly, the handlebar/stem tube-to-fork joint is coupled with a compression sleeve. The coupler provides more surface area for binding and is tightened along a slot on the length of the coupler. The coupler can include a headtube bearing preloading mechanism, a keyway for aligning the handlebar/stem tube to the fork, and shims to accommodate different sized tubings. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182114 | FASTENER - A fastener for removably attaching a filter material to a mounting structure includes a base and corresponding retainer. The base includes an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end, the first end including an attachment means for removably attaching the fastener to the mounting structure. The retainer is configured to be removably received onto the shaft to secure at least a portion of the filter material between the retainer and the base. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182115 | METHODS FOR ALIGNING AN INGOT WITH MOUNTING BLOCK - A method of aligning an ingot of semiconductor or solar-grade material with a mounting block includes supporting the ingot using adjustable supports, aligning a predetermined centerline of the ingot with a reference line using a laser, and attaching the mounting block to the ingot such that the predetermined centerline remains aligned with the reference line. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182116 | INCREASED AND VARIABLE FORCE AND MULTI-SPEED CLAMPS - A method of operating a clamp ( | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182117 | Motor Stator Automatically Assembling Method - A motor stator automatically assembling system includes a feeding unit, a wire-winding unit, a first conveyer unit, a second conveyer unit, a first assembly unit and a second assembly unit. A motor stator automatically assembling method includes: the feeding unit is operated to feed a plurality of insulation members; the insulation members are arranged on the first conveyer unit to convey to the wire-winding unit; the wire-winding unit is operated to wind wires on the insulation members to form a plurality of wire-wound insulation members; the wire-wound insulation members are arranged on the second conveyer unit to convey to the first assembly unit; the first assembly unit is operated to insert pole teeth into the wire-wound insulation members to form a plurality of compact pole tooth sets; the second assembly unit is operated to combine the compact pole tooth sets with a stator ring frame to form an assembled motor stator. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182118 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SECONDARY CELL AND SECONDARY CELL - The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a secondary cell, comprising the steps of: disposing two sheets of separators ( | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182119 | FILM-CLAD BATTERY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A FILM-CLAD BATTERY - A joint section where covering films | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182120 | DEVICES FOR ARRANGING CARBON NANOTUBE WIRES - A device is provided, including a supplying unit and an arranging unit. The supplying unit includes a guiding axle. A supplying element is located on the guiding axle and a first motor. The supplying element supplies the at least one carbon nanotube wire to the arranging unit, and the first motor drives the supplying element reciprocating straightly along the guiding axle. The arranging unit includes a prism shaped supporter, a whirling arm and a driving mechanism. The prism shaped supporter supports at least one planar substrate, and the driving mechanism drives the whirling arm and the prism shaped supporter rotating round an axis of the prism shaped supporter. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182121 | ASSEMBLY MECHANISM - An assembly mechanism for assembling an annular workpiece to a fixture, includes a base seat, a fetching assembly, a guiding assembly, and a releasing assembly. The base seat defines a feeding hole and an uploading groove. The fetching assembly includes a first driving member and fetching subassembly. The fetching subassembly includes a sliding member and a fetching member, the handing member defines a fetching hole. The guiding assembly includes a guiding rod. The releasing assembly latches with the handing member. Wherein the first driving member drives the sliding member to slide from the uploading groove to the feeding hole, thereby fetching the workpiece from the uploading groove to the feeding hole, the guiding rod extends into the workpiece to position it, the releasing assembly releases the workpiece, then the workpiece is blown away from the guiding rod and is positioned on a top of the fixture. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182122 | ASSEMBLER MECHANISM - An assembler mechanism for picking up and presenting one workpiece to another for precise bonding notwithstanding the motions of transportation includes a support seat, a first picking member, a first driving member, a second picking member, and a positioning assembly. The first picking member is mounted on the support seat and fetches a first workpiece when driven by the first driving member. The second picking member is connected to and also driven by the first driving member to fetch a second workpiece. The positioning assembly is mounted on the support seat, and includes a positioning member, a movable member located corresponding to the positioning member, and a second driving member connected to the movable member. The movable member can be driven by the second driving member toward or away from the positioning member to achieve unvarying and stable presentations. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182123 | RIVET/BOLT INJECTION SYSTEM WITH EJECTION MECHANISM - A machine includes a feed system for moving fasteners to a track-type fastener injector system and a pusher for moving the fasteners along the track. A rivet ejector assembly comprises a pair of bombay-type doors which support a portion of the track feed system and a mechanism for recognizing misfed rivets as they approach the bombay doors. The bombay doors are rotated about their longitudinal axes so that opposing inner surfaces of the bombay doors pivot away from each other, along with the track portion, permitting the fastener to fall or be blown therethrough, ejected from the injector system. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182124 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODULAR DESIGN, MANUFACTURING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MULTI-FUNCTION ACTIVE OPTICAL CABLES - A method of modular design/manufacturing of active optical cables (AOC) enables multiple functions with minimal non-recurring engineering. Customized AOCs combine standardized interface boards, hybrid cable assemblies, and connector assemblies into various combinations to implement the required functions. Standardized boards support various data types. Conversion of electrical data types to/from optical signals are transmitted over the AOC. Connections to the boards use board connectors attached to a ruggedized connector. Customized connections are made by changing the layout of a customizable interconnect board attached to the ruggedized connector without significant design, verification and/or qualification. Standardized boards using a mother board manage the boards and monitor board health. Power isolation, regulation, and/or distribution to other boards are handled on the mother board or a dedicated power board. Modular AOCs are customized to different connectors and/or pin-outs, combinations of electrical data, and/or power distribution requirements with minimal redesign and/or requalification. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182125 | TEMPERABLE ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES - This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for tempering or chemically strengthening glass substrates having electrochromic devices fabricated thereon. In one aspect, an electrochromic device is fabricated on a glass substrate. The glass substrate is then tempered or chemically strengthened. The disclosed methods may reduce or prevent potential issues that the electrochromic device may experience during the tempering or the chemical strengthening processes, including the loss of charge carrying ions from the device, redistribution of charge carrying ions in the device, modification of the morphology of materials included in the device, modification of the oxidation state of materials included in the device, and the formation of an interfacial region between the electrochromic layer and the counter electrode layer of the device that impacts the performance of the device. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182126 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIRING BOARD - A method for manufacturing a wiring board according to the present invention includes the steps of preparing a supporting substrate having a product forming region and a marginal region; preparing a separable metal foil whose area is larger than that of the product forming region and is smaller than that of the supporting substrate; fixing the separable metal foil to the supporting substrate by burying into the supporting substrate; forming a build-up section on the buried separable metal foil; integrally cutting out the supporting substrate, the separable metal foil and the build-up section; obtaining a laminated body for wiring board composed of the second metal foil and the build-up section by separating the first metal foil and the second metal foil; and forming the wiring conductor layer by removing a part of the second metal foil. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182127 | METHOD FOR WELDING A CABLE TO A TERMINAL AND THE TERMINAL OBTAINED THEREFROM - The invention is a welding method for welding a cable to a terminal, the cable comprising multiple strands and an insulating sheath around the multiple strands, the method comprising the steps of removing the insulating sheath from an end section of the cable, pressing the multiple strands to the terminal with a pressing mechanism, and making at least one welding connection between the multiple strands and the terminal by applying at least one pulse of a laser onto the end section of the cable, and removing the pressing mechanism. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182128 | INDUCTION BONDING - The described embodiment relates generally to the field of inductive bonding. More specifically an inductive heater designed for use in assembling electronics is disclosed. A number of methods for shaping a magnetic field are disclosed for the purpose of completing an inductive bonding process without causing harm to unshielded adjacent electrical components. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182129 | ELECTRODE TERMINAL CONNECTOR PRODUCING METHOD - A method is for producing an electrode terminal connector for electrically connecting together a positive terminal and a negative terminal of mutually dissimilar metals. The method includes pressing a first plate of a similar metal to the positive terminal to form a mounting hole in the first plate, pressing a second plate of a similar metal to the negative terminal to form a metallic member which is larger in diameter than the mounting hole, and inserting the metallic member into the mounting hole by press fitting to join the first plate and the metallic member together. The method further includes providing the metallic member with an intervening layer of metal having an ionization tendency between an ionization tendency of metal constituting the first plate and an ionization tendency of metal constituting the second plate, and the first plate and the metallic member are joined together via the intervening layer. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182130 | ELECTRODE TERMINAL CONNECTOR PRODUCING METHOD - A method is for producing an electrode terminal connector for electrically connecting together a positive and a negative terminal formed of mutually dissimilar metals respectively. The method includes the steps of pressing a thin plate formed of a similar metal to the positive terminal to form a mounting hole in the thin plate, pressing a thick plate formed of a similar metal to the negative terminal to form a metallic member which is smaller in diameter than the mounting hole, and inserting the metallic member into the mounting hole and flattening the metallic member in the mounting hole to widen the mounting hole and join the thin plate and the metallic member together. The steps are continuously performed by a pressing device. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182131 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A PART BY FORGING - A method of fabricating a part by forging, the method including: measuring geometrical characteristics of the forged part; comparing a measured shape with a theoretical shape that is to be obtained for the part; deducing therefrom zones that are not in compliance with the theoretical shape and also thicknesses of material that need to be removed from the zones that are not in compliance; and polishing the zones of the forged part that are not in compliance to remove the deduced thicknesses of material by using a controlled abrasive band. The control of the abrasive band takes account of at least one parameter representative of wear of the abrasive band during polishing of zones that are not in compliance. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182132 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A VAPOR CHAMBER STRUCTURE - A vapor chamber structure includes an integrally formed main body defining a chamber and having radiating fins. The radiating fins are outward extended from one side of the main body in a direction opposite to the chamber; the chamber is internally provided with a wick structure and filled with a working fluid. A method of manufacturing a vapor chamber structure is also disclosed, which includes the steps of using an extrusion process to manufacture a main body having a plurality of radiating fins and a chamber; forming at least one wick structure on inner walls of the chamber after the main body has been manufactured; and sealing two ends of the main body, and evacuating the chamber before filling it with a working fluid. With the method, the vapor chamber structure can be manufactured with reduced material and labor costs and shortened manufacturing time. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182133 | THREE PIECE LIFT ARM APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of assembling a weldment for a refuse truck loading arm includes providing a left-handed C-section and a right-handed C-section and at least one buttress, welding a first buttress into a concave end portion of the left-handed or right-handed C-section, welding a first edge of the left-handed C-section to a matching edge of the right-handed C-section, welding another matching edge of the left-handed C-section to a matching edge of the right-handed C-section, the edge welding steps defining a slot between the edges, said slot being at an end portion of said weldment, and welding a joint section into the slot, with the joint section having an inner face, bolt holes and a key recess. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182134 | SHAVING DEVICE WITH A PAD - The present invention provides a shaving device that includes a handle for better control, and a stand that has a pad with sufficient surface area to comfortably compress and frictionally grip to tighten skin in relation to the working plane of one or more blades of the shaving device for smoother shave. The stand tightens the skin for closer shave, and compresses it below a level of existing hair growth, causing the hair follicles to protrude for even a better and closer shave. The stand further pushes the skin away from in-between the razor heads to diminish cuts and nicks, all for a closer shave. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182135 | Dry Shaver with Pivotal Shaving Head - A dry shaver with a housing featuring a drive motor and a shaving head connected to the housing for pivotal movement about a pivot axis. The shaving head mounts at least two shaving systems, each comprised of an outer cutter and associated under cutters. The under cutters are adapted to be driven in an oscillatory linear motion relative to the outer cutter. The at least two under cutters are mounted respectively on separate oscillatory elements in the shaving head. The oscillatory elements are each connected to the drive motor via drive elements and are driven in mutually opposite directions. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182136 | Drive Component For Electric Shaver - An electric shaver generally includes a handle and a head connected to the handle. The head includes an outer cutter blade and an inner cutter blade arranged in shearing contact with the outer cutter blade. The electric shaver further includes a drive system having a motor and a plurality of drive components drivingly connecting the motor to the inner cutter blade for driving rotation of the inner cutter blade relative to the outer cutter blade. The plurality of drive components includes a first drive component and a second drive component connected to the first drive component. At least one of the first drive component and the second drive component has a liner for cushioning the interface between the first drive component and the second drive component to mitigate noise associated with operation of the shaver. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182137 | PIPE CUTTER - A power tool includes a pipe holder, a knife pivotally coupled to the pipe holder, and a drive mechanism coupled to at least one of the pipe holder and the knife. The knife includes a cutting edge having a first portion, a second portion, and an included angle, such as an obtuse angle, between the first portion and the second portion. The first portion of the cutting edge has a first length, and the second portion of the cutting edge has a second length. The drive mechanism is operable to move the at least one of the pipe holder and the knife relative to the other of the pipe holder and the knife. The power tool also includes a motor coupled to the drive mechanism and a power supply electrically coupled to the motor to selectively power the motor for operating the drive mechanism. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182138 | HAIR CUTTING DEVICE FOR AUTOMATED HAIR CUTTING SYSTEM - Embodiments of a hair cutting device for use with automated hair cutting systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a hair cutting device comprises a body having a proximal end and a distal end. A cutter head is attached to the distal end of the body, the cutter head configured for manipulating and cutting hair. The hair cutting device further comprises a plurality of sensors coupled to the body for sensing a position of the cutter head relative to a user's head. | 2014-07-03 |
| 20140182139 | Food dispensing device with integral slicer - A solid food, such as cheese, dispenser is provided having a reusable container including a housing with removable top and bottom covers and an interior push member for receiving cheese therein. The push tube contains a push plate for forcing a selected portion of cheese from the top end of the push tube, and a cutting string for slicing of the selected portion. The cutting string is attached at one end to the top end of the housing with the other end attached to the top cover and is manually wound about and pulled through the cheese thereby dispensing the selected portion. Removing the bottom cover provides access to the push plate. | 2014-07-03 |
