27th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120167267 | Cut away vest with multiple release modes - A cut away vest featuring a first panel connected at a bottom portion to a rear or second panel by a belt. The belt engages the front panel at first ends and engages an attachment point on the rear or second panel at two second ends. A pair of shoulder straps communicate between the first and second panels. A first flexible member such as a cable is translatable to release the second ends of the belt from the second panel. A, second cable may be translated to release the shoulder straps sequentially from the first panel. The cables may be translated concurrently when engaged to a single handle or independently when having two separate handles. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167268 | Vented Ballistic Combat Helmet - A ballistic armor helmet has two or more shell elements which are fixed to one another to define one or more ventilation gaps. The shell elements preferably overlap to keep projectiles from entering the helmet. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167269 | APRON FOR STORING HEATED HAIR CARE APPLIANCES - An apron for storing heated hair care appliances comprising a body panel of material comprising a fabric sheet; at least one strap attached to the body panel; and a heat resistant pocket attached to a front side of the body panel, in which the body panel covers the torso of a user, in which the strap secures the body panel to the torso of a user, in which the heat resistant pocket comprises a fabric sheet and at least one heat resistant material for storing heated hair care appliances in the body panel, in which the heat resistant pocket has a square, rectangular, circular, triangular, or hexagonal shape, in which the heat resistant pocket comprises an open top portion and an open bottom portion, in which the open bottom portion comprises at least one zipper, at least one clasp, at least one button, or at least one fastener for closing the open bottom portion, and in which the heat resistant pocket comprises at least two side members securely attached to the body panel. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167270 | FOOTWEAR HAVING AIR-CONTROLLED ACTIVE ELEMENT - A clothing article for a foot including a sole including a sealed collapsible air cavity having disposed therein a return support for expanding a collapsed air cavity wherein the air cavity includes an outlet permitting a quantity of air to exit when the air cavity is collapsed; an upper, coupled to the sole, for covering a portion of the foot; an air-actuated active element coupled to the upper, the active element including a first mode and a second mode, the active element biased to the first mode and responsive to the quantity of air to transition from the first mode to the second mode; and a communication channel, coupled to the outlet and to the active element, for transferring the quantity of air from the air cavity to the active element. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167271 | CLOTHING ARTICLE FACILITATING A WEARER'S ABILITY TO USE THE BATHROOM WHILE WEARING THE CLOTHING ARTICLE - The present invention discloses a clothing article that facilitates a wearer's ability to use the bathroom while wearing the clothing article. Such a clothing article may include a garment that covers a pelvis region of a wearer. The garment may have a front side and a rear side such that the front side covers the front portion of the pelvis region and such that the rear side covers the rear portion of the pelvis region. The rear side includes a rear flap that, when closed, covers the rear portion of the pelvis region. When opened, the rear flap may expose the rear portion of the pelvis region and is capable of extending around the pelvis region and being secured at attachment points on the garment. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167272 | Strengthening Glove - A strengthening glove comprising a glove which includes finger coverings, a thumb covering and a wrist cover; a finger attachment fastened to the finger coverings and the thumb covering; a finger guide attached to a base of the finger coverings; a wrist strap wrapped around the wrist cover, where the wrist strap secures the glove on the hand; a resistance strap, one for each finger covering and the thumb covering, where the resistance strap includes an elastic strip attached to a finger grip portion at one end and a wrist grip portion at an opposing end; wherein the resistance strap attaches to the glove by the finger grip portion engaging the finger attachment, the elastic strip passing through the finger guide and the wrist grip portion engaging to the wrist strap. The resistance strap creates tension against a backside of the hand to strengthen the hand during movement. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167273 | Glove With Attached Writing Surface and Writing Utensil - A writing glove comprising a glove, where the glove covers a hand of a user, a writing surface attached to a backside of the glove, a holder attached in proximity to the writing surface on the backside of the glove, and a writing utensil secured within the holder wherein the writing utensil enables the user to record information on the writing surface. The writing utensil and the writing surface create an erasable combination to enable the user to repeatedly write on the writing surface. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167274 | SUPPORT DEVICE - The invention relates to a support device for improving the haptics and/or gripping impression of humanoid or android type hands. Said device comprises an active surface that interacts with parts ( | 2012-07-05 |
20120167275 | PROTECTIVE HEADWEAR - Disclosed embodiments include a protective headwear having a headband and an insulating drape and a method of manufacturing the same. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167276 | APPAREL BAND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF BINDING CLOTHING ARTICLES - The disclosed embodiments relate generally to an apparel band system for attaching clothing items together during cleaning or storage. The apparel band may also be used to provide athletic support. The material for the apparel band is a flexible, comfortable material that stretches, and preferably matches the color of the clothing article it is attached thereon. Attachment to the clothing article may be fixed or removable. The apparel band may be attached to any portion of the clothing article. Preferably the apparel band is attached such that it can be hidden or placed inside the clothing article. In addition, there may be more than one apparel band attached to a single clothing article. In another embodiment the sock band may be inherently formed in the sock such as in the form of a slot. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167277 | Goggle accessory - A goggle accessory that includes a substantially planar element that has one or more folding elements along its longitudinal axis, so as to divide the planar element into multiple substantially planar sections; an attachment means configured to attach these planar sections to each other; and openings through the planar element configured to receive a goggle keeper-strap of a helmet. Other embodiments include a planar element made of a flexible material; an opening defined by the attachment of the accessory to a goggle strap; and/or design element(s) attached or integrated to the accessory. The goggle accessory offers an aesthetic design for use over a goggle strap with or without the use of a helmet and its concomitant goggle-keeper strap. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167278 | ADORNMENTS FOR FEET - Adornments for dressing up feet are disclosed. An adornment may include an ankle member. An extension member extends from the ankle member and has a proximal end portion coupled to or integrally joined with the ankle member. At least one arch member is coupled to or integrally joined with and extending from one of the ankle member, the distal end portion of the extension member, the intermediate portion of the extension member, and a combination thereof. Another adornment may include an ankle member. At least one arch member is coupled to or integrally joined with and extending from the ankle member. An extension member extends from the at least one arch member and has a proximal end portion coupled to or integrally joined with the at least one arch member. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167281 | Adjustable and Vented Apparel Closure Assembly - A closure assembly that is infinitely adjustable within an operating range of the closure assembly and includes a vent port therethrough. The closure assembly includes a housing and an operator that rotationally cooperates with the housing. A flexible member is movably supported by the housing and cooperates with the operator so that manipulation of the operator alters the amount of the flexible member that extends beyond the housing. A biasing means cooperates with the operator and interacts with the housing to maintain a desired orientation of the operator, and thereby a desired orientation of the flexible member, relative to the housing to define a shape of a closure of the item of apparel. A vent port is formed through the housing and the operator and mitigates heat collection therebehind. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167282 | TOTAL COMFORT HARD HAT SYSTEMS - A fan cooled and heated hard hat system comprising an outer safety shell with louvers in the top of the dome, a removable fan, a removable heating pad, and a screen system having an upper and a lower screen for placing the removable heating pad between when desired by a user-wearer. The fan is mountable to the interior dome of the shell with the propeller of the fan between the screen system and the louvers such that ambient air is drawn through the louvers via the fan and forced through the screen system about the user-wearer's head. The hard hat system cools the user-wearer's head when the heating pad is not in place and heats the user-wearer's head when it is in place. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167283 | STRAP SHOCK ABSORBER - A system with a shock absorbing device shaped to fit onto straps of any size, introducing low amplitude shock absorption into the strap fixation system without compromising the fixation. The present device essentially takes up a small amount of slack in the strap and stores it within a serpentine course through a body made of a deformable material. In the event that increased and potentially damaging loads are experienced, the Strap Shock-Absorber deforms, but the fixation never exceeds the length of the strap itself. With potential applications ranging from chin straps to industrial straps, working in one or two dimensions, this device can reduce damaging force transmission to protect valuable but vulnerable structures. The deformation of the device may be either elastic or plastic, or may be a combination of both. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167284 | LOW PROFILE BODY PROTECTION DEVICE - A protective clothing device having an article of clothing having an inner layer and an outer layer is disclosed. The protective clothing device may have at least one thin force absorbing member coupled to the inner layer or outer layer of the article of clothing. In one embodiment, the protective clothing device may be a protective hat. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167285 | Robert Oppenheim - The present invention is a dry erase helmet with dry erase markers and/or a stencil set. The dome-shaped helmet of the present invention includes adjustable straps and an exterior surface of the helmet cover that is also a writing surface that can provide a clear high contrast message or other expression in a temporary and repeatable fashion. The helmet comes with a set of dry erase markers and a stencil kit to help with designs. The invention is a combination of two existing products, a helmet and dry erase markers. The exterior surface of the helmet shell is adapted to retain dry erase ink when written upon by a writing instrument and to release dry erase ink therefrom when wiped. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167286 | Structure of Swimming Goggles - The present invention relates to a goggle, which comprise two lenses, with a hole or concave at the periphery or near the external; a frame body, with front-end protrusions used to withhold the holes or the concave of said lenses; and a headband, with buckles on both sides, used to connect with the two sides of said frame body. With above said design and structure, when users' myopia changing or the lenses being damaged, users can combine or disassembly the lenses and the frame body of the goggle easily, in order to achieve the purpose for economic and environmental protection. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167287 | SELF-SECURING STERILE GOWN - A self-securing sterile gown comprises a gown body. A first sleeve and a second sleeve are coupled with the gown body. A first strap attached to the first back portion terminates within a sterile field of the self-securing sterile gown at a first free end. A second strap attached to the second back portion terminates within the sterile field of the self-securing sterile gown at a second free end. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167288 | Thermal Vest - A thermal vest having a front panel sized and shaped to substantially cover a front of a wearer's torso. A back panel is spaced apart from and opposes the front panel, the back panel being sized and shaped to cover a back of the wearer's torso. At least one pocket is on an interior of at least one of the panels, the pocket having an opening sized and shaped to receive a thermal pack. An insulative pad is selectably attached to the pocket, the insulative pad being selectably movable between a stowed position facially adjacent the pocket and a deployed, non-adjacent position away from the pocket. The insulative pad provides thermal insulation between the pocket and the wearer in the stowed position and is movable by the wearer to the deployed position when thermal insulation is not desired. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167289 | PROTECTIVE BODY ARMOR - An apparatus for protective body armor to protect the head, neck, and spine from impaction, lateral extension, hyperflexion, hyperextension, while allowing for normal physiologic movement and range of head and neck motion is disclosed. In at least one embodiment a protective body armor includes: a shell adapted to couple to at least one upper body plate, to cover the head and neck, to allow normal physiologic movement and range of the head and the neck within the shell, and to prevent movement beyond the normal movement and range, wherein the shell does not move relative to the at least one upper body plate once rigidly coupled and the farthest distance the head can move upon an impact to the user is within a boundary of the shell; and a skull pad for wear by the user directly upon the head within the shell and for coverage of the skull area. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167290 | ADJUSTABLY FITTED PROTECTIVE APPAREL WITH ROTARY TENSION ADJUSTER - An article of adjustably fitted protective apparel includes a vest and an adjustable tensioning system for selective tensioning of the vest into a snug fit on a body of a wearer of the vest. The adjustable tensioning system includes a rotary tension adjuster disposed on the vest and including a housing and a first spool disposed within the housing, and a tensioning line extends from the housing. The tensioning line is attached directly or indirectly to the vest. A portion of the tensioning line is configured to be wound upon the first spool during manipulation of the rotary tension adjuster in a first rotational direction thereof. Winding of the portion of the first tensioning line draws together first portions of the vest for providing a snug fit of the first portions. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167291 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR TOILET SEAT - A device for affixing a toilet seat to a toilet bowl includes a fixing component having a through-hole and removably coupling to a fixing member, a hinge base receiving the fixing component, a hinge cover, the hinge cover being rotatable when covering a portion of the hinge base and having a locked position, and a rib on an internal surface of the hinge cover, the rib including an inward projection for engaging an indentation of the fixing component when the hinge cover is in a locked position. The hinge cover of another device can slide onto the hinge base into a locked position. The device can quickly install the toilet seat and provide quick release of the toilet seat. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167292 | UNIVERSALLY INSTALLABLE HANDS FREE TOILET SEAT LIFTER/LOWERER - An apparatus for lifting and lowering a toilet seat assembly includes a motion sensor, a motor assembly, a first gear located on a shaft of the motor, a second gear interfaced with the first gear, a drive shaft interfaced with the second gear. A lever is coupled to the drive shaft for lifting the toilet seat. The apparatus may include a bearing housing that includes a movable lead screw with a detent. A first end of a first spiral spring is connected to a slot of the drive shaft within the bearing housing. The first spiral spring is wrapped around the drive shaft. A second end of the first spiral spring is located in a path of the detent. The hubs of the second gear and the drive shaft may be connected together using a crank shaft. A microcontroller may control the motor assembly and be programmable using the sensor. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167293 | Method and apparatus for unclogging a toilet - A toilet unclogging device rests on top of a toilet bowl rim and a user actuating a diaphragm or expandable central portion generates a temporary vacuum that repositions or reshapes an obstruction located below a water line to unclog the toilet without submerging any items beneath the water line of the toilet bowl. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167294 | SYSTEM FOR CATCHING GROOMING WASTE - One example embodiment includes a system for catching grooming waste. The system includes a sheet. The sheet includes a first surface and a second surface, where the first surface is configured to cover a bathroom fixture. The system also includes an adhesive, where the adhesive covers at least a portion of the second surface of the sheet. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167295 | Drain Valve Core - Various embodiments of a device for regulating a fluid flow are described that can include first and second downwardly-sloping valves that are biased in a closed position to prevent odors from escaping the device. The device can also include first and second downwardly-sloping valve seats, and configured such that an end portion of the first valve can be seated beneath the first valve seat and an end portion of the second valve can be seated beneath the second valve seat when the first and second valves are in a closed position, respectively. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167297 | Trailer mounted portable lavatory - A towed trailer mounted portable sanitary facility for use in the field by workmen that has a longer period between servicing due to large volume on-board fresh water and waste collection tanks, respective pumps and controls for operating the pumps associated with each of the tanks, and a rechargeable battery system for controlling the pumps so that the trailer can be maintained and operated for lengthy periods without the need for a service vehicle. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167298 | Splash Guard Towel - A splash guard designed to protect the gap between the back of a sink and the adjoining wall or mirror. The guard has an upper edge and a lower edge. There upper edge is attached to the mirror, preferably through the use of suction cups. The lower edge is provided with a bendable bar which a user can bend—using hand strength—into any desired shape. The bendable bar is bent into a shape which conforms the lower edge of the guard to the posterior sink geometry. The lower edge is then placed immediately behind the posterior sink geometry. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167299 | CRIB FRAME WITH LIFTING DEVICE - A crib frame includes a lower chassis, an upper chassis, a connecting chassis that connects the lower chassis and upper chassis, and a driving mechanism. The connecting chassis includes a first supporting chassis and a second supporting chassis. The driving mechanism includes an electric motor and an actuator. The first supporting chassis and the second supporting chassis are connected in an “X” shape. One end of the actuator is connected to the first supporting chassis and the other end is connected to the bottom chassis and arranged to control the height of the upper chassis relative to the lower chassis. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167300 | DYNAMIC MATTRESS BASE - A base for bed mattress having a plurality of transverse slats, with each slat end attached to the frame of the base and pivotally connected to first end of a rod at the centre of each slat is provided. The rod is attached at its second end to a dynamic pulley. The dynamic pulleys are connected by a common cord or flexible attachment running over stationary pulleys mounted between the slats to a central beam attached to the frame of the base. Improved distribution of human body support can thus be achieved independent of the contour and weight of the body at any sleeping position. Springiness of the base can be modified by changing the elasticity of the flexible attachment. The dynamic support base reduces the need for thickness of the mattress and of the bed pillow. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167301 | ENCASEMENT - An encasement for a bedding item includes a cover comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and a side wall attaching the top portion to the bottom portion, an opening in the side wall sized to permit a bedding item to be removably inserted into an interior of the encasement, a zipper disposed in the opening of the side wall configured to reversibly seal the encasement, the zipper comprising an open end, a closed end, a zipper pull, and opposing complementary zipper tracks, and a zipper end stop disposed at the closed end of the zipper, the zipper end stop comprising an interior support panel attached to the top portion and the bottom portion of the cover beneath the zipper, a first securement means affixed to the interior support panel adjacent the zipper tracks, and a plurality securement members associated with the opposing complementary zipper tracks. Closing the zipper forms a beg bug impervious seal. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167302 | Mattress Protector - A mattress protector having a top portion and a bottom portion configured to fasten together over the mattress and/or a mattress and box spring includes sides and ends extending from each of the top portion and the bottom portion. A fastener is also included on each of the top and bottom portions. The fastener includes a fastener assembly to seal the mattress against bed bugs and dust mites. When the top and bottom portions are placed around the mattress, and the fastener is secured, the entire mattress is surrounded by the mattress protector and protected from penetration by bed bugs and dust mites. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167303 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR LOW-AIR-LOSS (LAL) COVERLETS AND AIRFLOW UNITS FOR COVERLETS - Improved patient support systems comprising a coverlet configured to be coupled (e.g., removably) to an airflow unit. Improved airflow units configured to be coupled (e.g., removably) to a coverlet of a patient support system. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167304 | BLANKET THAT CAN BE MADE INTO A BALL - The invention is a “blanket ball” or a baby blanket that can be made into the shape of a “soft” ball or other suitable shapes. The blanket is made from two layers of material that are connected together around their periphery. An opening in one of the layers defines a pouch that is normally received or stored between the two blanket layers. The pouch may be reversed and pulled through the opening to create a stuff sack for the remaining portions of the blanket. When the other blanket materials are stuffed into the pouch, it creates a ball shape. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167305 | Animal Pad Bed Cover Extension - A bedcovering with an expandable center extension of fabric for accommodating an animal pet while sleeping. The bedcovering accommodates a pet, such as a dog, in sleeping on the bed without depriving human occupants of bed coverings. The bedcovering is comprised of two side panels affixed longitudinally to a central panel extension. Further, on each side panel, proximal to the center panel extension is a longitudinal attachment means. The two attachment means mate together to allow the center extension to be collapsed and hidden beneath the two side panels, giving the appearance of a standard bed covering. Non-pet owners who desire extended bed coverings may also use the present invention. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167306 | ZIPPERED BEDDING - The invention is a bedding apparatus, to be used with a conventional mattress. The bedding's bottom layer is fitted, so as to fit snugly around a mattress. The bottom layer is connected to the top layer by an attachment device, preferably two zippers. The top layer extends over three edges of the bottom layer, so as to appear aesthetically pleasing and provide comfort to the user. The zippers allow a user to easily and quickly make up the bed after sleeping in the bedding. It also functions to keep the top layer from falling off of the bed while sleeping and facilitates the user in weekly changing of the bed. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167307 | ENCASEMENT - An encasement for a bedding item includes a cover comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and a side wall attaching the top portion to the bottom portion, an opening in the encasement is sized to permit an item to be removably placed therein. A zipper disposed in the opening is configured to reversibly seal the encasement. The zipper includes an open end, a closed end, a zipper pull, and opposing complementary zipper tracks, and a zipper end stop disposed at the closed end of the zipper. The zipper end stop includes an interior support panel, a first securement member affixed to the interior support panel, and a second securement member associated with the opposing complementary zipper tracks. Closing the zipper forms a beg bug impervious seal. The encasement may further include a removable cover. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167308 | Composite Gel and Foam Support Pad and Method for Manufacturing Same - The disclosure and claims herein are directed to a composite support pad comprising a foam base portion with a top surface, an opposing bottom surface substantially parallel to the top surface, and a plurality of receptacles in the foam base portion, and a top portion comprising a top layer on the top surface with a plurality of columns extending from the top layer into the receptacles. The disclosure and claims herein are also directed to a method for producing a composite support pad, the method comprising the steps of providing a foam base portion with a top surface, an opposing bottom surface substantially parallel to the top surface, and a plurality of receptacles in the foam base portion, applying a composition to the foam base portion, and curing the composition, wherein the curing adheres the top layer to the top surface and the columns to the receptacles. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167309 | Bed bug monitoring device - A plurality of bed bug monitoring and/or trapping devices are secured to the side portions and end portions of a fitted bed sheet or are secured to the side portions and end portions of a box spring. Each of the devices includes a pocket having a fluted member inserted therein. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167310 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a mattress assembly comprising a plurality of foam members having varying densities with at least one inflatable bladder positioned in between the members. The inflatable bladder may be inflated or deflated by a user in accordance with the user's requirements. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167311 | Massage module that fits into a cavity of a decrompressed foam mattress - Removable massage modules provide a mattress with a massage function. The mattress is compressed and shipped in a packing box with the massage modules separate from the mattress. The end customer then inserts the massage modules. The mattress has a bottom foam layer with cavities whose walls are perpendicular to the outer surface of the foam layer. Each massage module includes a massage motor encased in molded foam. The molded foam is attached to a foam section with cylindrical holes that pass from an outer side to the molded foam and allow hot air to escape the massage motor. The top and bottom sides of each massage module have the shape formed by the walls of the cavities. The massage modules are connected by power cords to a module controller that receives RF signals from a remote control device. The massage modules can also be inserted into a mattress topper. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167312 | MATTRESS SIDE/EDGE SUPPORT SYSTEM - By providing a plurality of preformed components which are quickly and easily affixed in engagement with each other, a final construction is realized which peripherally surrounds any desired mattress configuration in cooperating association therewith. In this way, a new foam plastic product is achieved which is capable of being quickly and easily mounted to mattress constructions peripherally surrounding the mattress and providing an enhanced side support system. In this way, any desired mattress size or configuration is capable of being peripherally surrounded with a foam support assembly for enhancing the mattress construction and configuration. Furthermore, by employing the present invention, a rapid, convenient, and virtually labor free assembly is realized. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167313 | WASHING APPARATUS AND WASHING METHOD USING THE SAME - A washing apparatus includes an expandable and contractible wash tub and an auxiliary tank communicating with the wash tub to store wash water. Laundry in the wash tub is washed using bubbles supplied by a bubble supply device and using contraction and expansion of the wash tub. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167314 | WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A washing machine and control methods thereof to enhance washing quality, even when using eco-friendly natural soap-based detergent. Controlling a rinse water temperature based on a wash water temperature to reduce a temperature difference therebetween prevents gelation caused by natural soap-based detergent and maximizes washing quality when using this type of detergent. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167315 | Dyeing Auxiliary - A composition comprising (a) a betaine of formula (1), wherein R | 2012-07-05 |
20120167316 | Sweeper Brush Frame with Adjustable Hood - A sweeper apparatus includes a brush frame with first and second sides and a top surface. A brush roll is supported on the brush frame and is adapted for rotation to dislodge snow or other debris from an associated surface. A brush hood is connected to the brush frame and includes a hood surface located between the top surface and the brush roll. The hood surface extends between the first and second lateral sides of the brush frame and is selectively movable between an up position and a down position. A stripper bar is connected to the brush hood and is movable with the hood surface when the hood surface moves between its down and up positions. At least one actuator is operably connected between the brush frame and the brush hood and is selectively operable to move the hood surface between its up and down positions. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167317 | Floor Cleaning Apparatus with Integrated Dispensing and Containment Rolls - A floor cleaning apparatus is provided. The floor cleaning apparatus includes a roller arrangement for carrying rolls of soiled and unsoiled cleaning media thereon. The floor cleaning apparatus also includes an actuation arrangement operable to simultaneously unwind unsoiled cleaning media and wind soiled cleaning media. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167318 | Golf club head cleaner attached to you footwear - The invention is a golf club head cleaner that is able to remove debris from golf club heads of both irons and woods. The golf club head cleaner is strapped around footwear. A cleaning unit removes debris from golf club heads. A connecting unit connects the strap to the cleaning unit. To remove debris the golf club head is moved across the cleaning unit, which is attached to the golfer's footwear by a strap. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167319 | WET FRICTION MATERIAL FOR ORAL CARE DEVICES - An oral care device having a thermoplastic elastomer disposed on a portion of the oral care device and one or more projections extending from the thermoplastic elastomer. The thermoplastic elastomer is polar and hydrophilic. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167320 | ROLLER FOR A CLEANING DEVICE - A roller and a cleaning device are provided. The roller may be coupled to a cleaning device for wringing liquid from a hydrophilic member of the cleaning device. The roller includes at least one solid wringing member having at least one opening whereby liquid wrung from the hydrophilic member may pass through the roller via the opening. The cleaning device may include a handle, a hydrophilic member coupled to the handle, and a wringer coupled to the handle for wringing liquid from the hydrophilic member. The wringer may include a hand grip and a roller coupled to the hand grip. Upon activation, the roller may move relative to the hydrophilic member and may be adapted to force liquid from the hydrophilic member upon compression of the hydrophilic member. The roller defines at least one opening therethrough and liquid forced from the hydrophilic member passes through the roller via the opening. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167321 | MOP CLEANING SET - A mop cleaning set includes a mop structure and a dehydration device, the dehydration device is used for dehydrating the mop structure, the dehydration device comprises a mop supporting unit, and the dehydration device is used for fixing the mop structure so that the mop structure will not be thrown out during a dehydration process by spinning when the centrifugal force is too strong, therefore the invention is convenient to use. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167322 | Multifunctional brush especially for the back skin self care - Presented here invention provides the brush with specifically shaped and adjustable handle that allows holding the apparatus in the front of the body to provide efficient functions of self washing, massaging and scratching the skin of the back of the body. The handle is divided into two parts, the lower and the upper. The lower handle has a brush at one end and the gripping portion at the upper end. There is also a pivotal disc above the gripping portion of the lower handle. The upper handle contains the gripping portion at one end and the pivotal disc at the other end. Both pivotal discs are connected together by a nut. The pivotal connection allows the brush to be used in the open position, as well as, the closed position. When the brush is in the open position it will be used for maneuvering it at the back of the body. The closed position will allow using it as a traditional brush with the straight handle and also for the convenient storage. The pivotal connection allows for the adjustment of the angle between the upper handle and the lower part in order to accommodate different sizes of bodies. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167323 | Water Removing Hair Brush - A hair brush includes a body having a head and a water absorbent material carried by part of the body. The hair brush can have a plurality of bristles. The body has one or more vents. The water absorbent material can be a foam material, a microfiber fabric, or other suitable material. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167324 | TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush has a bristle support head and a brush cluster. The bristle support head has a mounting surface having a long axis and a short axis. The brush cluster is mounted on the mounting surface of the bristle support head, and has at least one bristle column being parallel with the short axis of the mounting surface, at least one bristle row being parallel with the long axis of the mounting surface and intersecting with the at least one bristle column, and at least one bristle tuft mounted in multiple partitions respectively surrounded by the at least one bristle column and by the at least one bristle column and the at least one bristle row. With the above bristle structure, the toothbrush can effectively contact with the slits between teeth to clean the tartar in the slits. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167325 | SANITIZING FLOOR MAT - The present invention is comprised of an antibacterial door mat system for cleaning, disinfecting and detection of bacteria and other organisms on footwear to control spread of biological infections and contamination. The present invention is further comprised of an antibacterial door mat that cleans footwear, detects the presence of bacteria and a bio detection clearance door entry system that controls the entry into sterile areas. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167326 | Wiper Blade for Cleaning Windows of Motor Vehicles and Wiper Arm - A wiper blade for cleaning windows of motor vehicles, with an adapter for fastening the wiper blade on a wiper arm, wherein the adapter consists of an adapter element on the wiper arm side and of an adapter element on the wiper blade side, which are arranged so as to be pivotable with respect to each other, and wherein the adapter element on the wiper arm side is connected together with the wiper arm via a detent connection. Provision is made that the adapter has at least one support surface for an auxiliary element, which serves for separating the adapter from the wiper arm. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167327 | CONNECTING DEVICE FOR A WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM - The invention relates to a connecting device ( | 2012-07-05 |
20120167328 | WIPER DEVICE - The wiper device for removing foreign substances that are stuck on a windshield can include: a lever assembly, having a plurality of levers in a tournament type coupled thereto; a contact member, being supported by the lever assembly and formed in the shape of a blade in close contact with the windshield so as to wipe out the foreign substances; and a cover member, provided in a plurality, each being coupled to the lever connecting a corresponding joint of the lever assembly. Accordingly, the parts of the lever assembly having the multi joint structure are effectively covered by the plurality of cover members, allowing for a simple appearance, and since each cover member is coupled with a corresponding lever and moves with the corresponding lever in an integrated manner, it becomes possible to prevent the levers from being exposed to an outside even while the wiper device is activated. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167329 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING A FUNCTIONAL SURFACE FOR GUIDING OR TREATING A MATERIAL WEB - The disclosure relates to a device for cleaning a functional surface for guiding or treating a material web, preferably a non-woven wed. The device includes a pivotably mounted roller body, a plurality of hollow cylindrical brush segments being disposed on the circumference thereof and positively connected to each other and tensioned between two adjusting rings disposed at the circumference of the roller body. According to various embodiments, in order to ensure secure tensioning of the brush segments regardless of the surrounding conditions, at least one of the adjusting rings is axially flexibly retained at the circumference of the roller body and a compression ring rotationally fixed to the flexible adjusting rings is axially tensioned against the roller body by means of at least one spring element, such that an axial force acting on the brush segments is generated. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167330 | DOCTOR BLADE HOLDER - A doctor blade holder system is disclosed that includes a doctor blade holder that includes a doctor blade receiving region for receiving a doctor blade, and an actuation system for causing the doctor blade receiving region to be selectively moved toward or away from a roll surface by rotating the doctor blade holder about a first axis, wherein the doctor blade holder system is generally circular shaped in cross-sectional area and wherein the first axis is generally centrally locate with the generally circular cross-sectional area. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167331 | SUCTION NOZZLE WITH OBSTACLE SENSOR - A suction nozzle for a vacuum cleaner includes one or more sensor(s) to sense an obstacle near or proximate to the suction nozzle. A side brush can be rotated or a working air path can be diverted based on a signal from the sensor(s). | 2012-07-05 |
20120167332 | NOZZLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING CORD REEL AND AGITATOR DRIVE MOTOR - A floor care apparatus includes a body having a nozzle assembly and a handle assembly. The handle assembly is pivotally attached to the nozzle assembly. Both a suction generator and a dirt collection vessel are carried on the body. A cord reel is carried on the nozzle assembly in a cord reel compartment. A rotary agitator drive motor is carried on the nozzle assembly in an airflow pathway which directs cooling air toward the cord reel in the cord reel compartment. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167333 | FLOOR CARE APPARATUS WITH CORD REEL AND NOZZLE ASSMEBLY - A floor care apparatus includes a body having a nozzle assembly and a handle assembly. The handle assembly is pivotally attached to the nozzle assembly. Both a suction generator and a dirt collection vessel are carried on the body. Further, the nozzle assembly includes a cord reel. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167334 | BELT SHIFTER MECHANISM - A floor care apparatus includes a body having a nozzle assembly and a handle assembly. Both a suction generator and dirt collection vessel are carried on the body. The suction generator includes a drive motor and a drive shaft. A rotary agitator assembly is carried on the nozzle assembly. The rotary agitator assembly includes a rotary agitator body and a pulley assembly having a drive pulley and an idler pulley. A belt connects the drive shaft with the pulley assembly. A belt shifter includes a biasing spring. The belt shifter is selectively displaceable between a first or agitator drive position and a second or agitator drive interrupt position. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167335 | STEERABLE UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER - An upright vacuum cleaner includes a body having a nozzle assembly and a handle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a suction inlet and a pivot. A suction generator and a dirt collection vessel are both carried on the body. A connecting arm pivotally connects the handle assembly to the nozzle assembly. The connector arm includes (a) a hub received on the pivot so as to provide a first pivotal connection along a first axis and (b) a trunion providing a second pivotal connection about which the handle assembly is tilted. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167336 | VACUUM CLEANER WITH LOUVERED EXHAUST GRILL - A vacuum cleaner with a separation module comprises an exhaust grill positioned fluidly between a separator chamber and an air outlet. The exhaust grill can comprise a body having a plurality of louvers and a plurality of inlets defined between adjacent louvers. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167337 | SEPARATING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a separating apparatus for separating particles from a fluid flow. Particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a vacuum cleaner having such a separating apparatus for removing dust particles from a dust laden airstream. The separating apparatus includes a first cyclonic cleaning stage, a second cyclonic cleaning stage arranged downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage, and an elongate filter arranged downstream from the second cyclonic cleaning stage, wherein the filter is at least partially surrounded by the first cyclonic cleaning stage. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167338 | Self-Contained Cleaning Device for Shoe Soles - A cleaning device for shoe soles is disclosed. The cleaning device provides a surface having a plurality of bristles designed to engage the sole of a shoe. The bristles are arranged such that one or more groups of bristles are reciprocated over the length of the surface to dislodge and remove debris on the shoe sole. The debris removed from the shoe sole is also directed away from the bristles and surface into a receptacle for later removal. Thus, the cleaning device provides for effortless removal of debris from shoe soles while cleaning any debris dislodged by the bristles. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167339 | Device For Discreet and Unobstructed Outdoor Observation - A device for discreet unobstructed outdoor observation can be attached to a window screen to allow for unobstructed viewing of the outdoors. Prior to attachment to the window screen, a portion of the window screen is cut away to expose a viewing area. The device is then positioned over the viewing area. A cap can be placed on the device when not in use. Preferably, a kit is provided including instructions, a template for cutting away a portion of the window screen at a desired location, and the viewing device. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167340 | DOOR CLOSER CAPABLE OF REALIZING SELF-CONTROL POSITIONING - The invention discloses a door closer capable of realizing self-control positioning, which comprises an elastic mechanism, wherein the elastic mechanism comprises a cylindrical housing, a piston component, a long spring and a pull rod, the piston component is built in the cylindrical housing and connected and fastened with one end of the pull rod, the pull rod is sheathed in the long spring, and the two end parts of the long spring respectively are in contact with a sealing lid of the piston component and the cylindrical housing; and the door closer further comprises a self-control positioning mechanism, the self-control positioning mechanism comprises a cylindrical outer sleeve, a control part and a locking part, the cylindrical outer sleeve is connected and fastened with the cylindrical housing, the control part is and the locking part are linked by a clutch and joined together while connecting, the locking part and the pull rod are linked by a clutch and clasped when locking, and the pull rod is provided with a series of grooves which can be clasped with the locking part. The invention has the following benefits: 1) the pull rod can be limited and positioned at any angle through the self-control positioning mechanism, thereby ensuring that a door leaf can be positioned arbitrarily and facilitating personnel circulation or cargo transportation and the like; and 2) the overall structure is reasonable and compact, the operation is convenient and easy, and the door closer is safe, practical and reliable, and further applicable to popularization and use in different occasions. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167341 | DEVICE FOR PULLING A DOOR PANEL OR A WINDOW CASEMENT TOWARD THE FRAME - Device for pulling a door panel or a window casement toward a frame, comprising a traction device arranged in the rabbet of the door panel or the frame, wherein the traction device can be engaged with a retracting block arranged in the rabbet of the frame or the door panel, wherein the traction device comprises a traction element that is loaded by a spring that can be moved in vertical direction, wherein the retracting block comprises an inclined retracting structure, and wherein the traction device comprises means for engaging the traction element with the inclined retracting structure, wherein tension from the spring when engaging with the inclined retracting structure moves the traction element along the inclined retracting structure. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167342 | Hinge - A hinge includes a base, a crank, a bottom board, a crank engagement seat, and a fixed seat. The crank is pivotably connected to the base. The bottom board includes at least one retaining portion, a first rivet hole and a vertical elongated hole. The crank engagement seat is connected to the crank and located between the fixed seat and the bottom board. The crank engagement seat includes first and second through-holes and a second rivet hole. The fixed seat includes first and second adjusting holes. A first adjusting member is extended through the first adjusting hole and the first through-hole into the first rivet hole. A second adjusting member is extended through the second adjusting hole into the second rivet hole. The bottom board and the crank engagement seat can be slightly moved in the vertical direction. The crank engagement seat can be slightly moved in the horizontal direction. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167343 | Elastic Structure for Hinge - A hinge includes a base, an arm, and an elastic element. The base includes a recessed body having a rear wall with a supporting portion. The arm includes a pivotal portion and two cam portions. A first pin section of a fixing pin member is extended through the pivotal portion and connected to the base. The elastic element includes two front elastic portions, a rear elastic portion, two intermediate portions each interconnected to one of the front elastic portions, and two extensions each interconnected between the rear elastic portion and one of the intermediate portions. The front elastic portions press against the cam portions. The intermediate portions are connected to the base by a second pin section of the fixing pin member. The rear elastic portion abuts the supporting portion of the rear wall. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167344 | SHOCK-ABSORBER DEVICE - The invention relates to a shock-absorber device intended to connect two parts, one part moves relative to the other part, owing solely to an initial temporary thrust provided by a driving device, thereby shifting from an initial position to an end position. The device includes a mechanical system connecting the parts in relative movement, which also includes a kinetic energy accumulator designed to be supplied by the above-mentioned initial thrust, and to return at least the exact amount of energy required to allow the mobile one part to reach the end position. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167345 | HANDLE TO OPEN ENCLOSED DOORS WITH HORIZONTAL ORIENTED AXIS OF ROTATION - A handle assembly or moulded to open every enclosed door with horizontal oriented axis of rotation. The handle's arm is curved as an arc of circle whose radius is the shortest distance from handle's position on enclosed door to axis of rotation of said door. The length of said arc of circle is the length of related 45 degrees to 90 degrees' arc of circle depending on handle's position: closer to axis of rotation, handle's arm length will be closer to related 90 degrees' arc of circle. These specifications will provide easier and safe opening without twisting customer effort when pushing handle to open enclosed door and space enough to throw any waste or to pick up any goods or any objects. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167346 | Formed Hybred Floor Glide - A furniture glide is provided that is mountable on the terminal end of a furniture leg having an outer surface. The furniture glide includes a cup having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a cavity for receiving the furniture leg. Matted material is molded into the outer surface of the cup. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167347 | NATURAL SANITARY HANDLE COVERS - A sterile disposable cover for a handle or lever or knob of a fixture which includes a hollow member defining an interior and being comprised of bamboo sheet material and having at least one opening into said interior to receive said handle or lever of said fixture; an elastic member threaded through the bamboo fabric and suitable for either closing off the opening and/or tightening the opening around a surface of the handle or lever of the fixture; and wherein said bamboo sheet is formed and configured to provide an outer sterile surface which is phobic to germs and other microbial living organisms. Preferably, the bamboo sheet is constructed as a non-woven web of bamboo fibers. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167348 | APPARATUS FOR GRIPPING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - The present invention comprises a handle or gripping device used for small household items such as a toothbrush, cooking and eating utensils, and other similarly sized items, specifically handles or grippers that provide an enlarged gripping surface for the item being held to make holding such item more comfortable for a person with an impaired ability to hold such items, and a method for using the same. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167349 | SYSTEM AND MECHANISMS PROVIDING AN ADJUSTABLE PERCH FOR A WEARER OF A HOLDER BASE WITH DEVICE - A system is described that includes a base adapted to hold a device which is removable therefrom, the system including a retractor mechanism coupled to the base and having a retractable cord wound thereon with both ends extending therefrom through at least one opening as a line part of the retractable cord for access by a wearer of the base, and setting means providing adjustability of a perch position on the wearer for the base. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167350 | SAFETY RELEASE DEVICE FOR ROMAN BLIND PULL CORD - A safety release device for Roman blind pull cord is disposed between the control pull cord of the Roman blind and a lower suspension thereof. The safety release device includes a latch body for connecting with the pull cord, a latch ring seat connected with the lower suspension of the Roman blind, and a connection barrel. The latch body can be plugged into and latched with the connection barrel or extracted out of the connection barrel. The latch body has a latch force greater than the weight of the suspended Roman blind. When an abnormal pulling force greater than the latch force between the latch body and the connection barrel is applied to the pull cord in any direction, the latch body will be easily extracted out of the connection barrel to avoid tangle of the pull cord with a kid and ensure safety in use of the Roman blind. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167351 | Multi-Purpose Utility Strap - Embodiments of the present invention include a fastening device having a body portion made of an elastomeric material. The fastening device further includes first and second ends configured with retainer rings into which various end attachment can be formed. End attachments are further configured to engage each other, to engage holes formed in the body portion of the fastener, or to engage other objects. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167352 | HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADE TIE DOWN SYSTEM - A solution to the problem one person tying down the rotor blades of a helicopter when the rotor blades are too high to be reached by a person standing on the ground involves a rotor blade tie down having a flat structure of two adjacent layers attached along three sides and open on one side to facilitate the placement of an end of the rotor blade in an interior of the device. An exterior surface of each of the layers of the flat structure has a member fixed thereto adjacent the open side of the tie down for receiving a rotor blade tie down installation tool. A tether has one end fixed to the tie down and a free end for attachment to a structural member of the helicopter. A helicopter rotor blade tie down installation tool is a pole having a pair of spaced apart substantially parallel arms fixed to the pole that extend away from the pole and are oriented substantially perpendicular to the pole to be received in the members on the exterior of the rotor blade tie down device. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167353 | DEVICE FOR DETACHABLY FASTENING A CAMERA TO A CARRYING STRAP - The invention relates to a device for detachably fastening a camera to a carrying strap. The device for detachably fastening a camera to a carrying strap, includes an eyelet piece comprising an eyelet, a flexible extension fixed to the eyelet piece, and a fastening element designed as a stand screw for securing to the camera, said element being disposed on an end of the flexible extension facing away from the eyelet piece. The special feature of the eyelet of the eyelet piece is that it has an opening in the peripheral rim thereof, through which a carrying strap, in particular a carrying strap that is part of another system, such as the carrying strap of a handbag or camera bag, can be threaded. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167354 | Reverse Opening Slide Fastener - In the reverse opening slide fastener, an insert pin includes a side edge arranged at a box pin side and a side edge arranged at a tape inner side. A first sloped section sloped in a direction to be apart from the box pin side toward the insert pin top end is formed at the side edge arranged at a box pin side. The first sloped section is formed as being intersected with an extension line obtained by extending a planar section of the side edge arranged at a tape inner side to the insert pin top end side and has a shape sloped at an angle to be contacted to a guide column of the lower slider or to be apart from the guide column when the insert pin is inserted to upper and lower sliders. Accordingly, in the reverse opening slide fastener, insertion operation of the insert pin can be smoothly performed. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167355 | Fastener Stringer for Concealed Slide Fastener - The invention provides a fastener stringer for a concealed slide fastener in which right and left fastener tapes respectively include a tape body portion, a tape bend portion bent into a U-shape and an element mounting portion, a hollow weave portion is formed at each fastener tape, and a film body is accommodated in the hollow weave portion in a state of being sewn together with a fastener element as one side edge thereof being located to the tape bend portion side from a sewing thread. Accordingly, since stiffness of the hollow weave portion is improved by the film body, a closely-contacted state between the right and left tape bend portions is stably maintained and concealing characteristics of the concealed slide fastener can be improved. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167356 | Card and Currency Carrying Device and Method for Using Same - A card and currency carrying device is shown. The device includes a first side member assembly and a spaced second side member assembly. Each side member assembly has a flexible member, preferably stainless steel, having an undeflected position and a deflected position which is responsive to a compression deflection force applied concurrently to flexible members. A first pair and a second pair of support members are operatively connected to the flexible members. An elastic fabric material, preferably a woven elastic fabric material, having a thickness which reduces in dimension in response to a longitudinal tension force and which maintains its width dimension in response to a longitudinal tension force is operatively connected to the support members. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167357 | FASTENING DEVICE - A fastening device includes a first clamping arm, a second clamping arm pivotably connected to the first clamping arm and a mounting plate. The first clamping arm includes a first engaging portion. The first engaging portion defines a first threaded latching cutout. The second clamping arm includes a second engaging portion. The second engaging portion defines a second threaded latching cutout. The mounting plate attract the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion together. The first and second clamping arms are capable of being pivoted to make the first and second engaging portions abut against each other or moving away from each other. When the first and second engaging portions abut against each other, the first and second latching cutouts align with each other, to form a clamping hole to hold a threaded member. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167358 | QUICK THREADED ROD LOCKING DEVICES AND METHOD - A threaded rod hanger has quick lock plunger mechanism that includes plunger pieces within a tapered bore in a housing. The plunger pieces have tapered outer surfaces. A spring within the housing presses the plunger pieces toward the narrow end of the bore, with the spring located between the plunger pieces and a back plate that closes off part of a wide end of the tapered bore. The plunger pieces have internally threaded surfaces that engage threads on a threaded rod that is inserted into the bore, between the plunger pieces. Once the threaded rod has been inserted between the plunger pieces and released, the plunger pieces are pushed toward the narrow bore end. This causes the plunger pieces to press inward, automatically causing the internal plunger half threads to engage the external threads on the threaded rod. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167359 | COFFIN - A coffin comprising a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall, a composite base and reinforcing layers along the sides, ends and the corners, wherein the composite base and the reinforcing layers are adapted to provide structural enhancement to the coffin. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167360 | POST MORTEM SHEET AND METHOD - A method for closing and sealing wounds and incisions in a body during transport to a funeral home, for example, from a post mortem medical facility, without the use of stitches, includes closing and sealing the wounds and/or incisions with adhesive sheets. A sheet having an adhesive disposed substantially on an inner side of the sheet is dispensed and placed over a portion of the incision with the adhesive facing a direction of the body. The sheet is then adhered to the body on both sides of the incision such that the incision is closed and sealed from leakage of fluids. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167361 | DEVICE FOR NEEDLING A FIBROUS WEB - A device for needling a fibrous web includes a needle bar. The needle bar carries a needle board having a plurality of needles and is guided by a bar carrier that is driven in an oscillating manner with superimposed horizontal and vertical motion via a crank drive. A phase-adjusting device adjusts a phase position of a crankshaft of the crank drive. The motion of the bar carrier is guided by a guiding device. To absorb inertial forces in the horizontal direction on the needle bar at large phase angles and to guarantee the mobility of the needle bar, the guiding device is formed by one or more guiding rods, which are connected to the bar carrier via a swivel joint. The driven needle bar is guided by the guide rods at the phase angle set by the phase-adjusting device in the angle range of 0 to 30 DEG. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167362 | GEMSTONE ALIGNMENT - An apparatus and method for aligning a gemstone such as diamond ( | 2012-07-05 |
20120167363 | Arrangement for Securing a Lining Material - An arrangement is provided for securing a lining material of a wall inner surface of a load-bearing construction, such as a container, apparatus, duct, housing, or column, which is acted upon by a gaseous or liquid medium. Multiple securing points are provided, and are arranged in a distributed manner and connected to the wall inner surface in order to secure the lining material. In order to reliably secure a lining material to a wall inner surface subject to great tractive forces, the fastening elements have at least one holding element which connects the wall inner surfaces to the lining material, and which can be fixed by a pressure element in a force- and/or form-fit manner. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167364 | APPARATUS FOR FASTENING A MOUNTING RAIL TO A THREADED SHAFT - An apparatus for fastening a mounting rail includes a retaining element comprising a supporting surface for a contact side of the mounting rail, a gripping extension projecting from the supporting surface which engages behind the retaining edge, a first elongated hole disposed transversely to the mounting rail configured to have a threaded shaft pass therethrough, and bracing slopes. A clamping element comprises a second elongated hole disposed transversely to the mounting rail configured to have the threaded shaft pass therethrough, and mating slopes. Nuts engage the threaded shaft. The retaining element and the clamping element are arranged axially between, and are braced together by, the nuts, so that the clamping element and the mounting rail advance toward each another and the mating slopes slide downward on the bracing slopes. The mounting rail is thereby clamped against the gripping extension by the clamping element and is held down on the supporting surface. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167365 | Encapsulating Device - The invention features an encapsulating device and system to contain a fluid or substance spilled during a blowout of a pipe at subsea level. The system features a semi-circular housing that fits underneath the flange of a pipe. A heater is provided inside the housing. The system features a tri-flange system having flanges on the top and sides of the housing. The side flanges are closed and sealed and then the top flange is closed. Side flanges divert pressure in the system. The system discloses arms and sealants to aid in sealing the pipe. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167366 | RIVETING SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR FORMING A RIVETED JOINT - A riveting system is operable to join two or more workplaces with a rivet. In another aspect of the present invention, a self-piercing rivet is employed. Still another aspect of the present invention employs an electronic control unit and one or more sensors to determine a riveting characteristic and/or an actuator characteristic. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167367 | Methods For Enhancing An Interbody Device - A composite interbody device includes superior and inferior endplates with a plastic core molded therebetween. The core includes one or more features for permitting bone growth through the core. Each endplate includes a bone interface side coated with hydroxyapatite, for promoting bone on-growth. Pores in the bone interface sides permit bone in-growth. Core interface sides of the endplates include relatively larger pores for accepting molten material from the core, for example during injection molding, to enhance bonding of the endplates with the core. Each endplate has a central barrier layer for preventing the molten core material from extruding through the core interface pores into the bone interface pores, reserving the bone interface pores for bone in-growth. A method of manufacturing the composite interbody device is also disclosed. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167368 | SHOWER ROD MOUNTING BRACKET - A bracket for mounting a curved shower rod on a previously installed straight shower rod. The bracket includes a body having a first member that defines a first bore for receiving an end of the curved shower rod therein, and a second member defining a second bore for receiving a portion of the straight shower rod therein. The first member extends outwardly from the second member at an angle. The second member comprises first and second regions that are movable away from each other to capture a portion of the straight shower rod between them. A securement mechanism locks the first and second regions together to prevent the bracket from disengaging from the straight shower rod. A second mounting bracket is similarly engaged on an opposite end of the straight shower rod and receives a second end of the curved shower rod therein. | 2012-07-05 |
20120167369 | Keyless Insertion Locking System and Method - The present invention, in a non-limiting example embodiment provides a locking apparatus and method for securing locking hardware without the use of a key. In an example embodiment, the apparatus comprises at least a keyless insertion rotatable disk-style, barrel locking apparatus that, in a locked state can be inserted into a securing device without first unlocking, and then, thereafter, locking after insertion. In a nonlimiting example embodiment, unlocking and re-locking requires a key. The present invention, in an example embodiment, also provides features that allow the locking apparatus to enter and exit multiple apertures without requiring a key. | 2012-07-05 |