32nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120198593 | Impact sensors and systems including impact sensors - An impact sensor system includes at least one impact sensor including at least a first conductive layer, at least a second conductive layer, and at least one insulating layer between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer. The insulating layer maintains the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer in spaced, non-contacting relation. The first conducting layer and the insulating layer are deformable upon an impact to the first conducting layer such that separation between the first conducting layer and the second conducting layer decreases upon an impact of a predefined nature. The impact sensor system also includes circuitry in connection with the impact sensor to measure a change in at least one electrical property of the impact sensor resulting from the decrease in the separation between the first conducting layer and the second conducting layer. A body armor system to be worn by a person includes at least one section of body armor and at least one impact sensor associated with at least a section of the body armor. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198594 | FLEXIBLE PROTECTIVE ARMOR - The present application relates generally to protective body armor to be worn while engaging in sports activities for protecting against injury due to impact. It is an object of the present disclosure to provide flexible protective armor able to mitigate impacts from both small and large hard objects without deforming, while also providing adequate ventilation to the wearer. Specifically, provided is a flexible protective armor system comprised of a network of beams and spring elements for distribution and dissipation of the force from impact, and protection for the wearer from damage. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198595 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING FOR CYCLING - The present invention generally relates to an article of clothing for protecting the foot, ankle and lower leg of a cyclist from cold or inclement weather when riding a bicycle. The article of clothing, sometimes referred to as a ‘bootie’ or ‘leg warmer’, covers the shoe yet has openings therethrough to permit the cleat of the shoe and the heel of the shoe to extend therethrough. The article of clothing extends up the leg to a height that is sufficient to permit the top of the article of clothing to be tucked under the bottommost portion of the cyclist's shorts to prevent the article of clothing from falling down. A fastening mechanism is present along the back of the article of clothing to permit the cyclist to easily slip their shoe through the article of clothing when not fastened, and then fasten the article of clothing to provide a snug fit. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198596 | ASSEMBLY OF APPARATUSES FOR IMPLEMENTING DATA TRANSMISSION VIA THE HUMAN BODY - A set of a first apparatus and a second apparatus that are secured to a garment, each of which includes an electrical signal processor unit connected to a first terminal and to a second terminal. At least the second terminal faces an inside surface of the garment, the processor units and the terminals being arranged to perform data transmission between the two apparatuses by establishing at least one wireless connection between the first terminals of the two apparatuses. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198597 | Glove with Abrasive Surface Cover - The inventive subject matter is directed toward a glove having a hand receiving opening and a sealing mechanism that substantially seals the hand receiving opening. Where the sealing mechanism has an abrasive surface, such as when hook and loop fasteners are engaged, a non-abrasive material could be utilized that covers the abrasive surface during use. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198598 | POCKET CONFIGURATION FOR STORAGE ON ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT - A glove includes a pocket configuration or strip of material that allows a mouth guard or other items to be held in the pocket. The pocket includes a bottom section on the palm side of the glove and a top pocket section that is lifted to accommodate the mouth guard. A pocket binding opening is lifted by a pocket tab to open the pocket. The pocket also includes a banding strip positioned to maximize area on the back side of the glove without compromising flexibility. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198599 | Sports Equipment with Repositionable Reminders - In some sports it is difficult for a coach to instruct his player during a game or match. For example, the coach may be out of earshot from the player. In tennis, the rules for elite amateur and professional matches prohibit a coach from instructing a player during a match. This is problematic because a player, especially a young player, can be easily distracted from his or her game or strategy. It would be desirable to be able to remind the player of certain desired aspects of his game or to provide words of encouragement when needed in real time during the match to direct the player back to a game-winning strategy. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198600 | WINDY CITY HAT - A felt-hat that does not fly off in the wind having vents in the brim camouflaged by a porous or solid material is disclosed. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198601 | VAPOR-PERMEABLE WATERPROOF SOCK - A vapor-permeable waterproof sock includes a cylindrical main body including a cloth having vapor permeability and that is waterproof. The vapor-permeable waterproof sock covers a range from a foot tip portion to a crus portion. The cylindrical main body includes a plurality of cloth areas, each of which expands and contacts more easily in one direction as compared with other directions. The plurality of cloth areas are joined together, and include a crus cloth area expanding and contracting more easily in a circumferential direction of the crus portion as compared with in a longitudinal direction of the crus portion, the crus cloth area covering the crus portion; and a planta portion cloth area expanding and contacting more easily in a longitudinal direction of the planta portion as compared with a width direction of the planta portion. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198602 | Duty Belt System - One example of the invention describes a belt that is to be used by uniformed professional field personnel (e.g. law enforcement, fire, park department, search and rescue, private security, utilities personnel, military, etc.). Some examples of the invention introduce many new features which allow for improved access, comfort, reliability, ruggedness and cosmetics. In one embodiment, the description describes a metal rail on a belt, to which accessories attach. The other items of the inventions are the details of the buckle and its various designs. Other attachments and accessories, plus various setups and arrangements for the belts and buckles, are also presented here. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198603 | ELECTRONIC HELMET - An electronic helmet is provided that includes a helmet body and an integrated electronic system disposed in the helmet body, providing a number of convenient functions. The helmet body has a hard outer shell and a hard inner shell mounted to the outer shell such that a cavity is defined between the outer and the inner shells. The inner shell can include suitable material to provide the wearer effective RF shielding from the electronic system, such as, nickel-plated carbon fiber to provide RF shielding. The helmet body further includes a shock-absorbent structure disposed between the inner shell and the head of a wearer. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198604 | HELMET OMNIDIRECTIONAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - An embodiment of a safety helmet for protecting the human head against repetitive impacts, moderate impacts and severe impacts so as to significantly reduce the likelihood of both translational and rotational brain injury and concussions includes a outer shell, an outer liner disposed within and coupled to the outer shell, and an inner liner disposed within and coupled in spaced opposition to the outer liner by a plurality of isolation dampers for omnidirectional movement of the inner liner relative to the outer liner and the outer shell | 2012-08-09 |
20120198605 | TPU/FOAM JAW PAD - A protective pad for a sports helmet having a shell for covering at least part of the head of a wearer, the pad including a first resilient shock absorbing member of plastic such as thermoplastic polyurethane, the first member having a sheet portion with a plurality of hollow protrusions, tapering side walls of the protrusions extending substantially to an inside surface of the side area of the shell and being compressible for absorbing shocks applied to the shell. The pad includes a second resilient shock absorbing member of a monolithic block of foam fixed to the sheet portion of the first member for engaging the wearer's head. A plastic cover covers the second shock absorbing member and a plurality of fasteners removably connects the pad at to the shell by at least some of the protrusions. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198606 | PROTECTIVE PADS INCLUDING TETHERS AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A protective pad system may comprise a vest, at least one right shoulder pad and at least one left shoulder pad. The vest may comprise a back region, a left shoulder region, a right shoulder region, and a chest region. The at least one left shoulder pad may be hinged relative to the left shoulder region of the vest, and at least one left front motion restraint device may be positioned and configured to transfer impact force from the at least one left shoulder pad to the chest region of the vest. Likewise, the at least one right shoulder pad may be hinged relative to the right shoulder region of the vest, and at least one right front motion restraint device may be positioned and configured to transfer impact force from the at least one right shoulder pad to the chest region of the vest. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198607 | CUSHION HAVING DAMPING PROPERTIES - The invention relates to a cushion having damping properties for use in bicycle pants. The cushion comprises an outer shell ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120198608 | MAGNETIC LATCH AND HANDLE FOR TOILET SEAT - The present invention relates to providing a more hygienic way of lifting one or both lids of a toilet seat. This is achieved through the use of a system of magnets to couple the two lids consisting of one magnet installed in both the top and bottom lid with the magnet in the top lid securely attached to a handle that is mounted on the topmost surface of the top lid where it can be manipulated by the user in order to disengage the magnets when lifting only the top lid is desired, or by simply pulling on when lifting both lids is necessary. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198609 | BELLOWS-LIKE FOLDABLE TOILET BOWL - A toilet bowl provides maximum flexibility in installation and use. Substantially, the bellows-like closing and opening (foldability) of the bowl allows the mounting in very restricted settings, even if the bowl preferably has a standard size. The use of simple, manual or automatic systems in order to pass from open to closed positions, and vice versa, allows an easy use that does not nullify the advantages in terms of bulk. The advantages are also increased by the possibility to use a suction pump, since in such a manner not only will there be the benefits regarding bulk but also those due to the possibility of using a minimal quantity of water during discharge; of course, it is still possible to equip the pump with the normal “siphon” discharge system. The bowl is perfectly watertight, since between the strips of the “bellows”, there are suitable, perfectly cleanable gaskets with self-cleaning function. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198610 | High Performance Toilet With Rim-Jet Control Capable of Enhanced Operation at Reduced Flush Volumes - A siphonic, gravity-powered toilet bowl assembly having a toilet bowl, which includes a bowl inlet in fluid communication with a source of fluid; a rim around an upper perimeter of the bowl defining a rim channel, having an inlet port in fluid communication with the bowl inlet and at least one outlet port; a bowl outlet in fluid communication with a sewage outlet; a direct-fed jet having an inlet port in fluid communication with the bowl inlet for receiving fluid and the bowl outlet for discharging fluid; and a control unit arranged in communication with the bowl inlet for controlling flow from the source of fluid passing through the bowl inlet into the inlet ports of the rim channel and the direct-fed jet, having a first extending rear portion and a second rim channel end portion, wherein the rear portion may extend at least partially into the bowl inlet. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198611 | BATH AND/OR SHOWER DEVICE - The invention relates to a bath and/or shower device, comprising a tub ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120198612 | PERSONAL LIFTING DEVICE - A personal lifting device includes a housing that carries first, second, third and fourth lifting mechanisms. First, second, third and fourth lift lines are connected to the respective lifting mechanisms. Further, the device includes a controller for selectively operating the first, second, third and fourth lifting mechanisms whereby the first, second, third and fourth lifting lines are independently extended and retracted as desired to lower and lift a person. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198613 | BED WITH MOBILE LIFT DOCKING - A patient support may, among other things, support a person in a laying-down or a seated position. A mobile lift may assist a person with the process of moving from a seated or laying-down position to a standing position, or moving from one type of patient support to another (e.g. from a bed to a wheelchair or vice versa). A docking apparatus may secure the position of the mobile lift relative to the patient support. The docking apparatus may include an electrical connection between the mobile lift and the patient support. The docking apparatus may permit control of the mobile lift by the patient support, and/or permit control of the patient support by the mobile lift. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198614 | Infant Support Structure with Integrated Electronic System - An infant support structure assembly includes a frame having an infant receiving portion configured to receive an infant therein and an electronic device. The infant receiving portion includes a support component extending along part of the infant receiving portion. The support component includes an electrical connector coupled thereto. The electrical connector is connected to a power source. The electronic device includes a mounting portion removably mountable to the support component of the frame. Power is supplied from the power source to the electronic device when the electronic device is mounted to the frame and engages the electrical connector of the support component. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198615 | FOOTBOARD WITH LINEN HOLDER AND TRANSPORT SHELF - A footboard includes a main body and first and second shelves coupled to the main body. The first shelf is pivotable relative to the main body about a substantially horizontal first axis through a first angle of about 270° between a first storage position and a first use position. The second shelf is pivotable relative to the main body about a substantially horizontal second axis through a second angle of about 90° between a second storage position and a second use position. The main body of the footboard has a recess in which the first and second shelves are situated when the respective storage positions. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198616 | DISTRIBUTED THERMOELECTRIC STRING AND INSULATING PANEL AND APPLICATIONS FOR LOCAL HEATING, LOCAL COOLING, AND POWER GENERATION FROM HEAT - Inexpensive, lightweight, flexible heating and cooling panels with highly distributed thermoelectric elements are provided. A thermoelectric “string” is described that may be woven or assembled into a variety of insulating panels such as seat cushions, mattresses, pillows, blankets, ceiling tiles, office partitions, under-desk panels, electronic enclosures, building walls, refrigerator walls, and heat conversion panels. The string contains spaced thermoelectric elements which are thermally and electrically connected to lengths of braided, meshed, stranded, foamed, or otherwise expandable and compressible conductor. The elements and a portion of compacted conductor are mounted within the insulating panel. On the outsides of the panel, the conductor is expanded to provide a very large surface area of contact with air or other medium for heat absorption on the cold side and for heat dissipation on the hot side. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198617 | UNDER BED SKIRT SUPPORT WITH FULLY SEPARATED CORNERS AND WITH LAYERS THAT DO NOT HAVE TO BE EQUALLY LOFTED - A bed skirt support ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120198618 | MULTILAYERED PROTECTIVE AND STIMULATING PAD FOR MATTRESSES - Multilayered protective and stimulating pad for mattresses is made of multiple layers including layers of textile treated by aromatherapeutic essential oils, layers of flysch, a layer of textile with carbon fibers, a layer of textile with silver fibers in a form of small squares creating a net, a layer of fractal stake made of crystals and minerals, and a layer of highly elastic memory latex foam. Carbon fiber eliminates electrostatic charge; silver fiber eliminates electromagnetic radiation; crystal fractal stake has a crystalotherapeutic impact; textile treated by aromatherapeutic essential oils has aromatherapeutic impact; highly elastic memory latex foam ensures comfort and clarity; whilst flysch provides the mildness of the pad. The multilayered pad burns the greater part of the voltage oscillations of the earth's radiation. It also provides with the energetic revitalization and is also used as an antibacterial and antistress program system for relaxation and undisturbed sleep. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198619 | Accessory For Beds - Accessory for beds, characterised by the inclusion of an articulated support, anchored to the bed head that presents an axis of rotation which is approximately vertical with respect to the bed head, and operatively capable of lateral displacement of the telescopic arm and which is associated to a primary telescopic arm by means of a folding action, at the free end of this primary telescopic arm is a secondary laterally revolving, arm carrying folding support rods, which allow its arrangement in an approximate upright position to hold a book or similar, an approximate horizontal position, which enables the support of a tray or similar and a position of withdrawal on the revolving arm for its complete withdrawal on the telescopic arm next to the bed head. It includes a reading lam which is joined to the articulated support by means of a flexible neck. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198620 | MOTORIZED CENTER WHEEL DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT - A patient support is configured to support a person in at least a horizontal position. A propulsion device may be coupled to the patient support to facilitate movement of the patient support from one location to another. The propulsion device includes at least one wheel. A deployment mechanism moves the wheel between a storage position and a use position relative to the patient support. The deployment mechanism is motorized. The deployment mechanism uses a toggle force to initiate movement of the wheel from the storage position to the use position. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198621 | SURGICAL TABLE HAVING OVERLOAD DETECTION MEANS - A surgical table for supporting a patient, the surgical table including:
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20120198622 | BED GAP FILLER AND FOOTBOARD PAD - A hospital bed includes a frame having a head end, a foot end longitudinally spaced from the head end, and first and second laterally spaced sides. A siderail is coupled to the frame adjacent one of the first and second laterally spaced sides. A footboard is coupled to the frame adjacent the foot end such that a gap is defined between the siderail and the footboard. A barrier pad is coupleable to the frame in a first position and in a second position. The barrier pad is situated in the gap and extends generally longitudinally when coupled to the frame in the first position. The barrier pad extends generally laterally in juxtaposition with the footboard when coupled to the frame in the second position. The barrier pad, therefore, serves as a gap filler when in the first position and serves as a footboard pad in the second position. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198623 | MATTRESS RETAINER SYSTEM FOR AN ADJUSTABLE BED - A mattress retention system for adjustable beds employs a tension web attached to a top surface of an element of an articulating support structure. The tension web is inset from a longitudinal edge and lateral edges of the articulating support structure element and incorporates a first fastener moiety on an extending edge. A mating element is attached to the bottom surface of a mattress adjacent an edge to be restrained. The mating element incorporates a second fastener moiety for operable connection to the first fastener moiety and includes a web section having a first edge attached to the bottom surface of the mattress and a second edge carrying the second fastener moiety for flexibility in attaching the fastener moieties. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198624 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PATIENT LOADING AND POSITIONING - A method and device for accurately positioning patients for imaging and radiotherapy is disclosed. The device includes a support platform (such as a bed, a table, a couch, a chair, etc.) connected to a fixed base by at least two and preferably four offset supporting arms. The support arms are journaled into the support platform at passive-rotatable pivot joints and are journaled into the base at active-rotatable pivot points. The base contains actuators (manual or powered by motors, pneumatics or hydraulics) for articulating the support arms. The relative lengths of the support arms may be varied to create a pre-defined trajectory of the support platform, between a starting spatial position and orientation to an ending spatial position and orientation, and through a continuous range there between. This makes it possible to position a patient within a range from a low, standing up position to a high, forwarding, prone or supine position, or vice versa. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198625 | Patient positioning support structure - A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included. Primary and secondary elevators and a failsafe locking system are provided. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198626 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH MULTIPURPOSE FOOT DECK SECTION - A patient support apparatus includes a frame movable to a plurality of vertical positions, a first deck section pivotable relative to the frame and a second deck section pivotable relative to the first deck section. The second deck section includes a base, a coupler movable relative to the base, and an extender movable relative to the coupler and the base. The base and extender cooperate to define a support surface when the second deck section is in a generally horizontal position. The extender is positionable to provide egress handles when the second deck section is in the generally vertical position. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198627 | Occupant Support with Multi-Modal Control - An adjustable bed ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120198628 | MANUALLY REMOVABLE FOOT SECTION - A patient support apparatus includes a removable deck section supported on a support structure that acts as a step for a patient as they egress from the patient support apparatus when the removable deck section is removed. The support structure is pivotable relative to a section of the patient support apparatus between a raised position supporting the removable deck section and a lowered position where the step is positioned for use during egress from the bed. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198629 | ADJUSTABLE FOOT SECTION FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS - A patient support apparatus including a bed frame, an adjustable foot section coupled to a foot end of the bed frame, and a deck moveably coupled to the adjustable foot section. The deck defines a foot support surface having a length dimension defined along a longitudinal axis of the bed frame and a width dimension defined transverse to the longitudinal axis. The length dimension is a first length and the width dimension is a first width when the adjustable foot section is in a first position, and the length dimension is a second length and the width dimension is a second width when the adjustable foot section is in a second position. The second length is less than the first length, and the second width is greater than the first width. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198630 | BABY CHANGING STATION - A baby supporting device is provided which includes a frame. The frame includes a first portion for mounting onto a wall and a second portion pivotally coupled to the first portion and rotatable between a first position and a second position. A first stop member extends from the first portion, and a second stop member extends from the second portion, such that when the second stop member engages the first stop member it stops the second portion at the second position. A first surface covers at least a portion of the first portion, and a second surface covers at least a portion of the second portion. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198631 | PATIENT HELPER WITH EGRESS HANDLE - A patient helper apparatus for use with a patient support is disclosed. The patient helper apparatus includes a first L-shaped support tube coupled to the patient support, a shaft coupled to the first L-shaped support tube and extending over the patient support, and an egress handle coupled to the first L-shaped support tube. The egress handle moves between a stowed position and an assist position. In the stowed position, the egress handle is situated inside a footprint of the patient support. In the assist position, the egress handle extends outside the footprint of the patient support. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198632 | FOAM SPRING MATTRESS WITH REPLACEABLE FOAM SPRINGS - An aspect of the present invention relates to a method and system of receiving information of a user's support facility comfort requirements; using a software application to determine a proper support facility firmness configuration to match the user's requirement; selecting foam springs with the proper user required firmness as determined by the software application; and configuring the selected foam springs within the support facility to match the user's firmness requirements. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198633 | CONTROL METHOD OF LAUNDRY MACHINE - A control method of a laundry machine is disclosed. A control method of a laundry machine comprising a spinning cycle includes a sensing step configured to sense a rotation speed (rpm) of a motor while increasing a pulse duty of the motor during the spinning cycle and a determining step configured to determine bubble generation inside a tub based on the sensed pulse duty and rotation speed. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198634 | Process For Dyeing Carpets With Unused Yarns - Overdyed carpets, as well as other textiles, and methods of producing the same are provided. Overdyeing can be performed on predyed and/or undyed fibers to produce an overdyed carpet with a predominant hue throughout. Predyed fibers can differ in hue, saturation, or value, or any combination thereof from each other and/or from the overdye. The overdyed carpet can include at least one auxiliary chemical. A single auxiliary chemical or a combination of auxiliary chemicals can provide stain resistance, color fastness, and/or bleach resistance, or any combination thereof. These carpets and methods provide aesthetic, financial, and environmental benefits by allowing for utilization of waste fiber, yarn, carpet, and other textiles that would otherwise require resale at substantial discount or landfill disposal. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198635 | Dental Cleaning Device - An electric toothbrush with a removable brush section having a transponder communicating with a handle portion of the toothbrush via a non-contacting inductive coupling. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198636 | Portable vehicle roof snow and ice removal apparatus - An improved apparatus for removing snow and ice from the roof top of a truck, trailer, bus or similar vehicle is mounted atop a converted flatbed trailer for ease of relocation from one site to another for use. The addition of a height adjustable scraper or plow blade that is operator controlled to remain in contact with the roof of the vehicle being cleaned is provided with a self-contained front-to-back and side-to-side stabilization mechanism to prevent damage to the tops of vehicles by gouging or tearing the roof top. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198637 | DOWNHOLE BRUSH TOOL - A downhole brush tool ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120198638 | Telescoping Containment Cleanout Device - A telescoping containment cleanout device for attachment to a cleanout pipe comprising: an inner riser portion and an outer housing, where the inner riser portion and outer housing create a channel; a telescoping portion, where the telescoping portion extends vertically through the channel; a cap at the top of the device, where the cap includes a removable sealing portion for access and cleaning of the sewer line; and stops within the channel and along the telescoping portion, where the stops provide a means to lock the telescoping portion in a vertically elevated position. The telescoping containment cleanout device may further include a plurality of o-rings within the channel, where the o-rings assist in guiding the telescoping portion through the channel. The telescoping containment cleanout device may further include a twisting sealing portion that seals the telescoping portion in a closed position. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198639 | Combination Brush and Jag - A combination brush and jag comprising a stem, a set of short bristles having first longitudinal length and a first transverse diameter; a set of long bristles having a second longitudinal length and a second transverse diameter; the set of short bristles and long bristles positioned adjacent to each other and secured in between the stem, wherein the first transverse diameter is smaller than the second transverse diameter and a bore diameter and the first longitudinal length is approximately the same as or shorter than the second longitudinal length. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198640 | FORCE SENSING ORAL CARE INSTRUMENT - An insert for an oral hygiene handle having a cavity is described. The insert has a load member capable of pivoting with respect to the housing and an output source disposed in electromagnetic communication with the load member, a power source in electrical communication with the output source having first and second contact areas, and an indication element forming an outer facing surface. When the load member pivots a predetermined amount, a first contact arm makes contact with a first contact area and/or a second contact arm makes contact with the second contact area thereby causing the power source to deliver power to the output source, wherein the output source provides electromagnetic energy to the load member, wherein the load member transmits the electromagnetic energy from the output source to the indication element, and wherein load member, the indication element, and the engagement section are integral with one another. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198641 | Hygiene Pad, Dental Care System Employing Same, and Method of Using Same - A dental care system has a base, an oral hygiene instrument removably couplable to the base, and a hygiene pad. The hygiene pad has a top layer formed of a liquid absorbing material, a bottom layer configured to contact a surface on or adjacent the dental care system, and an inner layer adhered between the top and the bottom layers and containing a disinfectant. The hygiene pad is positionable and shaped so as to collect and absorb liquid residue dripping from an oral hygiene instrument. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198642 | BRISTLES, BRISTLE CARTRIDGES AND BRUSHES - In one particular embodiment, a basting device incorporates a handle body, having a handle portion and a working portion, and a bristle cartridge removably coupled to the working portion of the handle body. The bristle cartridge has a set of first bristles projecting outwardly from the cartridge in a first direction and a set of second bristles projecting outwardly from the cartridge in a second direction different from the first direction. At least one of the first and second bristles has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being attached to the bristle cartridge and the distal end having a slit therein extending from the distal end toward the proximal end. The slit has a width sized to cause fluid to be drawn into the slit through capillary action when the distal end of the bristle is submerged in the fluid. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198643 | ORAL CARE INSTRUMENT - An oral hygiene implement is described herein. The oral hygiene implement has a handle; a head, and a neck disposed between the handle and the head. The head has a plurality of contact elements. A sealing element is positioned between the handle and the neck. The sealing element is translucent. An indication element is positioned between the adjacent the sealing element. A light emitting source provides electromagnetic energy to the indication element, and the electromagnetic energy passes through the sealing element. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198644 | CLEANER HEAD - A cleaner head for a cleaning appliance includes a rotatable agitator assembly, an agitator chamber housing the agitator assembly, and a sole plate defining a downwardly-directed opening through which debris energized by the agitator assembly enters the agitator chamber. A set of support members is located on a leading and trailing section of the sole plate, the support members extending downwardly beyond the sole plate to support the sole plate above a relatively hard floor surface. The lowermost extremities of the sets of support members are located in a first plane, and the edges of the opening are located in a second plane which is inclined upwardly relative to the first plane. The agitator assembly includes agitating members which extend outwardly from the opening beyond the second plane but within the first plane. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198645 | SURFACE CLEANER - A surface cleaner and a method for using the surface cleaner are disclosed. The surface cleaner comprises a cleaner body with a lid, a hand gripping post and a thumb rest, The cleaning may be performed by a pad attached to the bottom of the cleaner body. Alternatively a sheet, such as a cloth or a paper towel, folded into the inside of the surface cleaner may be used. To hold the surface cleaner, the hand gripping post is inserted between the middle and ring fingers and the thumb is rested on the thumb rest. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198646 | WINDSHIELD WIPER WITH SEVERAL WIPER LIPS AND WITH AN INTEGRATED WIPING WATER DUCT - A windshield wiper arrangement is provided for a motor vehicle with at least one movably mounted wiper arm on which at least one flexible wiper lip is arranged, which has an integrated fluid-conducting duct for acting upon a vehicle pane with a washing fluid. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198647 | WIPER BLADE - A wiper blade includes a first blade and a second blade surrounding the first blade, such that the first blade is not exposed for use, wherein the removal of the second blade exposes the first blade for use. In another embodiment, a wiper blade includes a body, an inner blade attached to the body, an outer blade bonded to the body or inner blade, a gripping mechanism attached to the outer blade and a removal mechanism located between the inner blade and outer blade, wherein the removal mechanism is attached to the gripping mechanism. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198648 | WIPER BLADE OF FLAT BAR DESIGN - The invention relates to a wiper blade ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120198649 | WIPER BLADE - A wiper blade ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120198650 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner, comprising a body, a pivotable dust cover and a pivotable lifting handle, wherein the lifting handle is pivotably connected to the dust cover, and wherein the dust cover is pivotably connected to the body of the vacuum cleaner. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198651 | Cleaning Computer Peripherals - A keyboard cleaning apparatus includes: a conduit configured to receive an airflow; and a brush attached to the conduit and including a plurality of bristles arranged in a pattern proximate at least one orifice in the brush, the pattern of bristles defining a passageway in fluid communication with the orifice, the passageway including at least two open ends configured to receive at least a portion of a key of a keyboard. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198652 | UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER - Provided is an upright vacuum cleaner. The upright vacuum cleaner includes a suction nozzle comprising a plurality of wheels, a main body relatively rotatable with respect to the suction nozzle, and a steering device steering the plurality of wheels to correspond to the movement of the main body. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198653 | FUEL INJECTOR BEARING PLATE ASSEMBLY AND SWIRLER ASSEMBLY - A bearing plate assembly for a turbine engine fuel injector includes a bearing plate | 2012-08-09 |
20120198654 | Door Closer - A door closer components include a housing having a mounting plate, a tension member extending longitudinally within the central bore of the housing, a movable body within the housing connected to the tension member, a spring within the housing, and a hydraulic assembly for hydraulically controlling the longitudinal movement of the movable body. The hydraulic assembly is disposed within the central bore of the housing and includes a piston coupled to the housing and slidable in a fluid-filled chamber within the movable body, wherein the piston divides the chamber into two compartments. The piston has a valve mechanism which opens to permit relatively free movement of the fluid from one compartment to the other when the movable body is moved. The valve mechanism of the piston includes a boss fitted to a piston shaft and defining an annular sealing face and a longitudinally extending channel member integral with the boss. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198655 | Removable Track System and Method for Tent Sidewalls - The removable track and hanger system is mounted on horizontal tent frame members. The tent frame includes horizontal and vertical frames for supporting the overlaid tent fabric. The track and hanger system includes a track bar removably hung from a horizontal frame member by a complementary shaped inverted J-shaped hangers. The track bar includes a track bar channel, an open mouth and an interior cavity. A eyelet hangers protrude from the track bar because a capture element (roller wheel, ball or glide element) is located in the cavity and a downward eyelet extender has an eyelet hole into which is clipped a clip hook from the tent sidewall. When clipped onto the hanger track, the tent sidewall can move horizontally along the track. The throw or horizontal movement of the tent sidewall is limited by stops at one or more predetermined stop locations. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198656 | SPRING HINGE FOR SPECTACLES - A spring hinge for spectacles is described, comprising two hinge parts ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120198657 | Pivot Sliding Hinge - A telescoping adjustable pivot sliding hinge system, for mounting a door with at least a portion of the side edge of the door projecting into the opening when the door is in an open position, is disclosed. An upper mounting plate is mounted onto the door's top edge and is fastened to the door's interior side. First and second guide tracks are installed onto the header of the door opening. The upper mounting plate includes a pair of guide members that are operatively moveably engaged respectively with the first and second guide tracks. A lower mounting plate is mounted on a lower horizontal surface of the door opening, and includes a lower guide track and a telescoping adjustable pivot arm that is horizontally and rotationally captured at a proximal end thereof by the lower mounting plate. The lower mounting plate can be adjusted in relation to the base plate, and can be locked permanently with the said base plate by two machine screws and two nuts. The pivot arm's distal end is attached onto the door's bottom edge. A lower guide member, which is tucked into a guide shield, is fixed onto the door's bottom edge, and is operatively movably engaged with the lower guide track. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198658 | ERGONOMIC APPARATUS HAVING AN ELONGATE MEMBER - In one embodiment, an ergonomic apparatus includes a rod having a first end and a second end, a first gripping member coupled proximate the first end, an engagement member coupled to the second end and a second gripping member movably coupled to the rod between the first end and the second end. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198659 | ANTI-DERAILMENT DEVICE FOR LIFT OR ELEVATOR DOOR LEAVES - An anti-derailment device for lift or elevator door leaves ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120198660 | SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE ASSEMBLY - A seat belt has an upper end mounted at the occupant shoulder and a lower end mounted adjacent the occupant lap. A latch plate assembly carried by the belt engages a buckle. The latch plate assembly includes a housing having a pair of flanges and a depression extending laterally between the flanges. A lock bar pivotally mounted on the flanges has a clamping surface moving toward and away from the depression upon pivoting movement of the lock bar. The belt wraps around the lock bar so that a force applied to the belt pivots the lock bar and the clamping surface of the lock bar clamps the belt into the depression to lock the belt against movement through the latch plate assembly. The lock bar pivot axis is closer to the clamping surface than the opposite side edge around which the belt wraps to increase the clamping force. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198661 | Offset hook and fastener system - An adapter kit for use with conventional tie-down straps or ropes includes an universal hook adapter having an adapter body with an opening formed at a first body end and sized to receive one of a J-hook, a split hook or an S-hook of a conventional tie-down strap or a rope, the adapter body defining a longitudinal axis plane, and an elongated end portion connected to the adapter body opposite the first body end through a bend that positions the elongated end portion to extend from and to continue in a longitudinal direction away from the adapter body and the first body end wherein the elongated end portion is parallel to and offset from the longitudinal axis plane of the adapter body. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198662 | Cover Keeper - The Cover Keeper is a universal head-cover retention device that keeps golfers from losing head-covers. The bar latching safety pins allows for connection onto any head-cover, as well as switching head-covers in and out with ease. It allows for two head-covers to be connected together or one head-cover to be connected to the golf bag. The elastic cord allows the golfer to take off and put on head-covers with ease. The barrel swivels keep the cords from tangling, especially on windy days. The Cover Keeper badge allows for custom logos, promotional advertising, storage for metal ball markers, and the ability to decorate head-covers with charms. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198663 | Zipper lubricating device - The instant invention describes a zipper lubricating applicator device for dispensing a lubricant to components of a zipper. The applicator device is designed to fit various lubricant reservoirs and is capable of dispensing lubricant in the form of liquids, gels, or aerosols. The zipper lubricating applicator device contains a lubricant receiving cavity constructed and arranged to receive a lubricant reservoir. A lubricant dispensed from the lubricant reservoir is received by the lubricant receiving cavity and is directed to at least one inner lumen. The lubricant is dispersed at a controlled rate and to a desired portion of a zipper through the zipper receiving channel. The zipper receiving channel is constructed and arranged to provide dispensing of the lubricant to a portion of the zipper as the applicator device slidably moves upon the zipper track. The instant invention further describes systems for applying a lubricant to a zipper track. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198664 | STRAP CLAMP WITH TRANSVERSE ORIENTED CAM DOOR - A webbing clamp incorporating a hollow base frame adapted to receive elongated webbing segments in threaded relation through a pair of opposing slot openings and a hinging camming door structure rotatably mounted within the base frame about an axis of rotation. The camming door structure includes a lever projection for user engagement and a camming ear portion extending below the lever projection for disposition at the interior of the base frame. The camming door structure is mounted transverse to the threading direction of the webbing segments and rotates about an axis generally aligned with the threading direction of the webbing segments. Upon closing the hinging door structure, the camming ear portion engages the webbing segments in a compressing manner thereby blocking relative sliding action with the webbing clamp. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198665 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE - A seat belt buckle has a frame that forms an insertion path for a buckle tongue of a seat belt. The seat belt buckle includes a locking device having a locking member for locking the buckle tongue) in the locked state. A retaining member is tensioned by a spring for securing the locking member in a locked state. An ejector for the buckle tongue is tensioned by a spring that is provided with at least one damping device to reduce the noise generated when the seat belt buckle changes from a locking state to a released state. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198666 | Side Release Buckle - A side release buckle includes: a plug; and a socket, the plug including: a base; a pair of legs; and engaging portions, the socket including: a body; an insertion opening; a housing space; engaged portions; and a pair of guide surfaces. The guide surfaces, which are formed on an inner surface of the housing space and extend in an insertion direction of the legs while being opposed to each other, each include: a squeezing portion formed continuously with corresponding one of the engaged portions; and a guiding portion formed between the squeezing portion and the insertion opening. An interval between the guiding portions near the engaged portions is wider than an interval between the squeezing portions near the engaged portions. An inclination angle of each guiding portion to an insertion direction of the plug is smaller than an inclination angle of each of the squeezing portion to the insertion direction. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198667 | COUPLING SYSTEMS - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a releasable coupling system comprising a base, a lengthwise member, and a buckle. The lengthwise member is fixably coupled to the base parallel to the lengthwise dimension and substantially medial with respect to the widthwise dimension. The buckle comprises a planar surface and a first and second hooked region extending from the planar surface oriented opposite one another. The first and second hooked regions and the planar surface define a partially enclosed region corresponding to the widthwise dimension and the base rise dimension of the lengthwise member. A gap in the partially enclosed region corresponds to a coupling between the lengthwise member and the base. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198668 | Stay-a two part device that snaps in place over shoelces - Stay a two part device that snap in place over shoelaces must be a effective, fractured resistance way to keep shoelaces from becoming untied. Easy to put on and take off, safe for children as well as adults. Device must be as small as possible while allowing it to function properly. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198669 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DENSIFYING A FIBROUS MAT - An apparatus and method for densifying a fibrous mat, such as scrim, to achieve a uniform mat density, comprising a set of parallel bars each having a row of pins extending downward therefrom which can engage the mat fibers, a plurality of shafts along which the bars slide so as to maintain the bars parallel, a plurality of extendable accordion linkages connecting the set of bars, and a linear positioning assembly having a reciprocating drive mechanism coupled to one of the bars which can move the bars in response to an actuation signal. As the drive mechanism retracts the bar to which it is coupled the spacing between the rows of bars is decreased uniformly and the rows of pins draw the fibers together and compress them uniformly across the width of the mat. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198670 | METHOD OF FLAME-RETARDANT TREATING BLEND FABRIC - Disclosed is a method of flame-retardant treating a blend fabric including natural fibers and synthetic fibers to impart flame retardancy to the blend fabric, including treating the fabric with a first flame retardant, primarily tentering the fabric, water-rinsing the primarily tentered fabric, washing the water-rinsed fabric, drying the washed fabric, treating the dried fabric with a second flame retardant, and then secondarily tentering the fabric. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198671 | MACHINING DEVICE FOR MACHINING CRANKSHAFTS AND A MACHINING SYSTEM HAVING SUCH A MACHINING DEVICE - A machining device for machining crankshafts has a rotationally driven disk-shaped base body with blade inserts arranged peripherally thereon. A first supply line for a cryogenic cooling medium is arranged concentrically with the axis of rotation and is thermally insulated in at least some sections. The tool has a plurality of second supply lines for the cryogenic cooling medium running across the axis of rotation and leading to the blade inserts, the second supply lines each being thermally insulated in at least some sections. A distributor unit connects the first supply line to at least one of the second supply lines for supplying the cryogenic cooling medium to at least one of the blade inserts. The cryogenic cooling medium can be conducted directly to the blade inserts which are engaged with the crankshaft that is to be machined. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198672 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ACOUSTIC WAVE DEVICE - A method for manufacturing an acoustic wave device includes: bonding a piezoelectric substrate to a first surface of a first support substrate; thinning the piezoelectric substrate after the bonding to thus form a piezoelectric layer; forming a first electrode on a first surface of the piezoelectric layer; forming holes in the first support substrate located below the first electrode; and bonding a second support substrate to a second surface of the first support substrate opposite to the first surface after the forming of holes. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198673 | HELICAL CAPACITOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - [Problem to be Solved] To provide a helical capacitor for controlling a high-frequency power which flows in power lines, and a manufacturing method of the helical capacitor. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198674 | Removal Tool - A tool to remove a Schrader valve may include a grappling collet to engage the Schrader valve, a valve adapter to connect to an isolation valve, and an extractor head to cooperate with the grappling collet and the Schrader valve. The grappling collet may include a first jaw to engage the Schrader valve, and the grappling collet may include a second jaw to engage the Schrader valve. The tool may include a retractor handle to retract the grappling collet, and a tool may include an extractor device to extract the grappling collet. The extractor device may be biased to extract the grappling collet, and the extractor device may be biased with the spring. The valve adapter may include an exhaust aperture. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198675 | MULTIPOINT PROBE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A probe assembly in a gas path of a gas turbine engine comprises a support casing having a first wall with throughbores. The support casing has a base mounted to a gas turbine engine proximate the gas path. The first wall extends radially into the gas path. The throughbores are provided at positions corresponding to different gas path radii. Wire units each have an end directed to an own throughbore, and an end exiting through an outlet of the casing and connected to a processing unit. Retaining members in the casing constrain movement of the wire units. Probes for each of the throughbores are configured for measuring the temperature/pressure. The probes each have a connector end received in a non-integral relation in the throughbore and connected to an associated wire unit, whereby the probes in the non-integral relation with the support casing measure parameters in the gas path. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198676 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING OR RECONDITIONING A BADLY DAMAGED COMPONENT, IN PARTICULAR FROM THE HOT GAS REGION OF A GAS TURBINE - A method for repairing or reconditioning a damaged component includes working the damaged component by removing a damaged region from the damaged component while creating a cutout corresponding to the damaged region so as to provide a worked component. The worked component is measured and a computer-aided design (CAD) model of a replacement piece based on the measuring and is configured to be inserted into the cutout of the worked component is created. The replacement piece is produced based on the CAD model. The replacement piece and the worked component are connected by joining | 2012-08-09 |
20120198677 | FABRICATION PROCESS FOR MASTERING IMAGING LENS ARRAYS - A process and method for fabricating a master lens array for use in the manufacture of duplicate lens arrays is provided. The fabrication methods provided herein are capable of maximizing the quality of the master lens array in an efficient and cost effective manner, thereby reducing the propagation of errors in the lenses formed using the master lens array. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198678 | Tool For Removing A Chisel - A tool for removing a chisel, in particular from a chisel holder, having a base element which receives an actuating member, wherein the actuating member has an expeller mandrel. The actuating member is adjustable along a displacement direction. In order to be able to perform the removal simply and rapidly, the actuating member of this invention is indirectly or directly coupled to a piston of a fluid-charged cylinder, or to an electric motor unit. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198679 | Method and device for transverse slat feeding, multi-slat stringing, stringed slat piling and slat assembly spacing for manufacturing of window blind - A method and a device for quickly feeding slats transversely into U-shaped troughs, simultaneously inserting multiple slats into ladder cords, staking the stringed slats, and spacing the assemblies of stringed slats for easy handling are disclosed. The device uses a slat dispatcher and sucking roller to place the slats into U-shaped troughs. Then the salts are transversely pushed into inter-rung openings of ladder cords at the same time. The slats stringed by the ladder cords as an assembly are collected upward and piled. The piled assemblies are spaced for easy handling. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198680 | Flexible Securing Device - Described herein generally are flexible securing devices. The devices are extremely easy to use to the point that adults of all ages can use the devices, even the most elderly who would otherwise be incapable. The devices comprise a body which is at least partially bendable or flexible. The body's core generally comprises a metal alloy and in the body's bendable or flexible sections a bendable or flexible metal alloy is used. The body is coated with a least one polymeric coating to protect items, objects or persons interacting with the securing devices from getting damaged or injured from the devices themselves. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198681 | METHOD FOR LOCKING A NUT MADE OF A MATERIAL HAVING A LOW CAPABILITY OF PLASTICALLY DEFORMING - The invention relates to a method for locking a nut with an inner thread, in which:
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20120198682 | EDGE CONVEYOR BELT SOLAR STRING ASSEMBLY DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a process for pre-assembly of a solar panel string for a solar canopy, the process comprising aligning a plurality of solar panels onto an edge conveyor, wherein belts of the edge conveyor contact and support the bottom of the plurality of solar panels at opposite longitudinal ends of each solar panel and aligning a solar panel support channel below the plurality of solar panels; and attaching the solar panel support channel to the plurality of solar panels, thereby forming a solar panel string assembly. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198683 | NAIL-SHAPED FASTENING ELEMENT - A nail-shaped fastening element having a shank, at whose one end a tip is configured and at whose opposite other end a head is configured, and having a sleeve-shaped washer is disclosed. At a first end facing the tip, the sleeve-shaped washer has a first collar that narrows the opening cross section of the sleeve-shaped washer and, at a second end facing opposite the first end, it has a second circumferentially outwardly disposed collar. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198684 | METHODS OF MICROPATTERNING PAPER-BASED MICROFLUIDICS - Methods of patterning hydrophobic regions onto hydrophilic substrates are described. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198685 | METHOD TO PRODUCE AN ELECTRODE WITH A LOW LEVEL OF HYDROGEN AND LOW ABSORPTION OF MOISTURE - Consists of a method to produce a electrode coated with chemical elements that provide reactivity with moisture in the electric arc, eliminates water (H | 2012-08-09 |
20120198686 | LIQUID CARTRIDGE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING LIQUID CARTRIDGE - A method of producing a liquid cartridge having an identification part corresponding to a type of liquid held inside the liquid cartridge, the method includes preparing the liquid cartridge having a plurality of protrusions protruding from an external wall; and forming the identification part corresponding to the type of liquid by melting at least one of the protrusions. In this way, a strong mis-loading prevention part that prevents mis-loading of the liquid cartridge into a liquid consuming apparatus can be constituted without generating waste. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198687 | INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM DISPLAY INTEGRATION SYSTEM AND PROCESS - LCD panel inventory for manufacture of portable information handling systems is managed to support consumer and business information handling systems by adapting LCD panels having a substantially identical construction as the LCD panels are pulled from a common inventory. LCD panels placed in the inventory have a polarizing surface suitable for use with consumer information handling systems and are treated with an anti-glare film when pulled from the inventory for assembly into business information handling systems. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198688 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COVER GLASS REMOVAL - Improved techniques are disclosed for disassembly of portable electronic devices. A portable electronic device can have a portable device housing having a cover piece. The techniques can apply controlled forces to remove the cover piece from the portable device housing. The controlled forces can include rotational and/or translational forces. The techniques allow for removal of the cover piece with little or no damage to the portable electronic device. For example, the cover piece can pertain to a glass cover member (e.g., cover glass) that forms an outer part of a portable device housing. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198689 | ANTENNAS WITH TUNING STRUCTURE FOR HANDHELD DEVICES - Handheld electronic devices are provided that contain wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may include antenna structures. To accommodate manufacturing variations, the antenna structures and handheld electronic devices may be characterized by performing measurements such as antenna performance measurements. Appropriate antenna adjustments may be made during manufacturing of a handheld electronic device based on the characterizing measurements. An antenna may be formed using an inverted-F design in which an antenna flex circuit is mounted to a dielectric antenna support structure. Cavities in the support may be selectively filled with dielectric material and dielectric patches may be added to the antenna flex circuit to adjust the dielectric loading of the antenna. The length of a ground return path in the antenna may be adjusted by appropriate positioning of an electrical connector within the ground return path. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198690 | REMOVABLE FINAL SCRUBBER TUBE - A final scrubber in the inert carrier gas flow path of an elemental analyzer includes a manifold with valves for selectively bypassing a quick disconnect final scrubber housing that includes a filter tube and sealed gas fittings. The housing includes alignment members and a latch for positioning and locking the housing onto and in sealed engagement with the instrument's manifold. A switch detects the presence of the housing, and a control circuit controls valves to direct the inert gas flow though the filter tube or bypass the filter tube when the housing is removed. With this system, the final scrubber can be removed and replaced quickly without the use of tools while the carrier gas continues to flow though the furnace without interruption. Also, the valves can be closed to allow for segmented leak detection of the instruments gas flow path. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198691 | Self-Adhesive Radiant Heating Underlayment - Provided herein is a self-adhesive radiant heat underlayment that may be utilized in flooring and/or outdoor applications. The heating underlayment has an adhesive backing that allows for conveniently adhering a flexible heating element place prior to applying a material over the top surface thereof. In one arrangement, a mesh grounding layer is provided to ground the flexible heating element to reduce unintended electrical tripping of the installed underlayment. | 2012-08-09 |
20120198692 | UNDERBUMP METALLURGY EMPLOYING AN ELECTROLYTIC Cu / ELECTORLYTIC Ni / ELECTROLYTIC Cu STACK - An electroless Cu layer is formed on each side of a packaging substrate containing a core, at least one front metal interconnect layer, and at least one backside metal interconnect layer. A photoresist is applied on both electroless Cu layers and lithographically patterned. First electrolytic Cu portions are formed on exposed surfaces of the electroless Cu layers, followed by formation of electrolytic Ni portions and second electrolytic Cu portions. The electrolytic Ni portions provide enhanced resistance to electromigration, while the second electrolytic Cu portions provide an adhesion layer for a solder mask and serves as an oxidation protection layer. Some of the first electrolytic Cu may be masked by lithographic means to block formation of electrolytic Ni portions and second electrolytic Cu portions thereupon as needed. Optionally, the electrolytic Ni portions may be formed directly on electroless Cu layers. | 2012-08-09 |