| 34th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20080196135 | Thumb Protector - A thumb protector for providing, inter alia, additional protection for a user's thumb. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196137 | Garment with opening in back portion - The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a child's sleeper containing an aperture in the back to provide access for an adult's hand, to allow caregivers to slip their hand inside the back of the sleeper to pat, scratch, rub or touch a child's back directly, thus providing comfort to the child in a manner that is ergonomic to the caregiver. The opening provides access for the caregiver's hand but easily and quietly closes back again when the caregiver's hand is removed so that the child is not disturbed. Traditional children's sleepers do not contain a back aperture, and the parent or caregiver must either comfort the child through a layer of fabric, or use the back of the opening at the top of the garment, which is designed for the child's head, to place his or her hand directly on the child's back. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196138 | Wear Provided with a Crotch Part - A main body cloth including a crotch part that covers at least a part extending from ventral to hip, a first band-like elastic member is attached to a part extending from the upper end of the main body cloth onto hip to the upper ends at the main body cloth at positions respectively locating onto ilium crests in both sides. Then, second band-like elastic members are attached to a part extending from the upper ends of the main body cloth locating at positions onto ilium crests in both sides to positions in the vicinity of the both sides of public through inside the respective positions onto upper foregut bone spurs in both sides such that the distal ends of the elastic members are attached at a preset distance to each other. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196139 | Child's garment for use with carrier - A garment is provided which may be worn by a child, and easily adapted for use in a carrier. A child wearing the garment can be rapidly placed into a carrier, e.g., car seat without accumulating materials between the child and the car seat straps. A method is also provided for use of the garment. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196140 | Thermoregulated Recreational Garment - A thermoregulated recreational garment includes a front pouch with side entry openings for warming or resting the hands therein during periods of inactivity, a front pocket located behind the front pouch, and two side ventilation openings. The two side ventilation openings are adapted for quick venting and cooling of the body, typically after periods of strenuous activity when a lot of body heat is built up inside the garment. The torso section also can include long sleeves with extended cuffs and thumb holes to allow the user to slide their thumbs therethrough so that the cuffs cover the user's wrists during cold weather outdoor activities. The front pocket is adapted to hold an audio device, and typically an opening such as a grommet or eyelet is fitted through the back wall of the front pocket to provide access for headphone wires. The front pocket is sized adequately so excess wire length can be carried within it, thereby avoiding tangling, even during periods of heavy exercise and rapid arm movements, such as during skiing or snowboarding. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196141 | CAR SEAT SLIP SLEEP AND OUTER WEAR - Car Seat Slip Sleep and Outer Wear is a traditional sleep sack with an opening for passage of a safety strap. To use Car Seat Slip Sleep and Outer Wear, a user places the baby inside the garment and secures any flaps in place. When it is time to put the baby in the car seat, the flaps on the front and back of the garment, if present, can be undone, revealing the opening in the center of the garment. The baby is then positioned within the garment such that the opening can be utilized to secure the baby inside a car seat. The center strap of the car seat can be placed through the opening and between the baby's legs to secure the child in the car seat. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196142 | Exercise mitt - An exercise mitt removably wearable on a person's hand or foot extremity during fitness activity of the kind involving the exertion of pressure by a portion of such an extremity on an external support surface. The mitt includes an expanse of compressible, elastomeric, frictioning fabric material possessing resistance to slippage, and having opposite, inner and outer surface portions. The inner surface portion is adapted to contact such an extremity portion with the mitt worn by a person for use, and the outer surface portion, under the same worn-for-use condition, is adapted to contact such an external support surface. The inner and outer surface portions are defined by evenly contoured, continuity surfaces which are interrupted by a distribution of plural, spaced, through-expanse apertures which open to the expanse's opposite surface portions, and which have full perimeters to which the associated, adjacent continuity surfaces fully extend. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196143 | Skin-Enhancing Glove and Method of Manufacture - A protective glove includes a coating of dehydrated material on its inside surface. The dehydrated material, in contact with perspiration from a hand wearing the glove, soothes the hand. Some methods of placing the coating onto the inside surface of the glove include spraying or dipping with a solution that includes Aloe Vera. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196144 | Surgical headpiece - A headpiece for use on a surgical patient being subjected to at least one specific site surgical procedure comprising a body portion defining an interior volume for receiving at least a portion of the patient's head, the body portion having an edge at least partially defining an opening for receiving the portion of the patient's head and a sign on the headpiece identifying at least one specific surgical site, e.g., right side, on the patient where the surgical procedure is to be performed. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196145 | Hood with enlargeable face opening - A protective hood is provided for covering at least a portion of a wearer's head. The hood includes an upper head covering section, a posterior head covering section, a neck covering section and an anterior head covering section. The anterior head covering section includes a window through which a portion of the wearer's face is exposed. The hood also includes an expansion gap which permits the wearer's head to pass through the window. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196146 | Hood with adaptive face opening - A protective hood is provided for covering at least a portion of a wearer's head. The hood includes an upper head covering section, a posterior head covering section, a neck covering section and an anterior head covering section. The anterior head covering section includes a window through which a portion of the wearer's face is exposed. The window is adjustable from a first position to a second position, exposing different portions of the wearer's face. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196148 | Protective Helmet With Mobile Visor - The invention concerns a protective helmet comprising a shell ( | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196149 | GOGGLES - Goggles include a lens frame and connection arms for a wearing belt. The connection arms are provided respectively at right and left parts on a side of a front surface of the lens frame. Each of the connection arms is selectively kept in a state that the arm overlaps and rests on the front surface of the lens frame, or in a state that the arm stays at a position with a space from the front surface of the lens frame after having moved rotationally on its inner end from the front surface of the lens frame outwardly. The goggles provide a preferable fitted comfortability to a wearer's face regardless of whether he uses a helmet or not and regardless of the thickness of the inner liner of the helmet. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196150 | Toilet Clog Removal and Cleaning System - A toilet clog removal device comprised of a collapsible high volume bellows that fits between a toilet seat and the rim of a toilet bowel. When a bellows is compressed with the toilet seat a positive pressure is generated in the toilet bowl and the clogging materials are pushed down. The bellows will also flush most of the water from a toilet, leaving a small amount of water in the toilet bowl allowing a toilet cleaner to be less diluted and thus more effective in cleaning a toilet. After use the bellows may be collapsed by twisting and folding for convenient storage. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196151 | Handle Assembly For a Toilet With a Rotating Sensor Assembly - A flush actuation assembly for flushing a urinal or a toilet, the flush actuation assembly comprising a housing a sensor assembly rotatably coupled to the housing, wherein the sensor assembly detects the presence/absence of a user in a target area and transmits a flush signal based on said detecting a flushing assembly, operatively coupled to the sensor assembly, for receiving the flush signal and causing the flushing of the urinal or toilet; wherein the sensor assembly is rotatable relative to the housing for detecting the presence/absence of a user in differing target areas. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196152 | PORTABLE COLLAPSIBLE SAUNA SYSTEM - A portable collapsible sauna system that includes a flexible collapsible lightweight shell that cooperates with a flexurally resilient frame to define an interior volume sufficiently large to receive a person therein, preferably in a seated position. A steamer generates steam which is communicated into the interior volume. The frame is preferably comprised of flexurally resilient, shape-memory elements that permit the structure to collapse into a compact position for traveling and storage. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196153 | JET FOR WATER CONTAINMENT VESSELS - A jet face for a jet has a plurality of detents configured to aid gripping the face for rotational operation. The jet face can also include a mounting coupling to accept a removable element. The removable element can be configured as a ring-shaped element, and the coupling a groove sized to accept the element. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196154 | PADDED SHOWER SEATS - A padded shower seat for use when showering, the shower seat comprising a seat element having one or more openings therein, and a padded element engaged with the seat element, the padded element including one or more integrally formed projections push-fit received in a respective said opening and at least one reinforcing element associated with at least one said projection for preventing or inhibiting unintentional disengagement of the padded element from the seat element, or damage to the padded element, during lateral urging of the padded element parallel to the seat element. A water-resistant padded element and a reinforcing element are also provided. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196155 | Adaptor for a Non-Flexible Floor Covering - A non-flexible floor covering adaptor is provided for use with a shower tray ( | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196156 | Recirculating Shower System - The present invention provides a recirculating shower system comprising a shower head | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196157 | Shower cube with shaving buddy - A shower cube with shaving buddy is used for sitting while in the shower and resting one's leg on the movable shaving buddy or the like, has a sturdy plastic frame with a rubber gripping base. This sturdy plastic frame has a vinyl cushion seat cover which is able to be lifted up to a 90 degree angle at the hinges in order to release the movable shaving buddy. When the cushion seat is up, a large bath supply storage space is accessible with a rubber coated wire base insert. The movable shaving buddy has a rounded vinyl cushion leg rest for easier shaving of ones legs. The shaving buddy also has 2 drawers with rubber coated wire drawer inserts used to store smaller bath and shower storage needs. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196158 | SINK SETTING SYSTEMS FOR OFFSET AND OTHER SINKS - A sink setting cross-member supports a non-linear sink support surface relative to a support structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the cross-member includes a first bracket portion at a first bracket end, and a second bracket portion at a second bracket end. A support portion is disposed between the first bracket portion and the second bracket portion. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196159 | Method and apparatus for soft-feel plumbing fixtures - A soft-feel plumbing fixture having a rigid internal structure encased by a generally “soft-feel” protective coating. Depending upon fixture style, the rigid internal structure can be a fluid conduit or valve stem. The “soft-feel” protective coating can be applied over an intermediate support structure that functions to separate the rigid internal structure from direct physical contact with the soft-feel protective coating. The soft-feel protective coating protects a user from potential injury as a result of falls or other accidents which can cause the user to accidentally bump or fall upon the plumbing fixture. Representative soft-feel plumbing fixtures can include single-handle faucets, wide spread and center-set faucets, sink spouts, tub spouts, handles, shower heads and the like. The soft-feel protective coating can be applied over the intermediate support structure so as to resemble decorative themes, animals, dinosaurs, mascots, fictional characters, sporting equipment and the like. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196160 | Water outlet fitting - The rinsing device comprises a flexible connecting pipe which at one end is connected to a connecting element which may be attached to a fitting and at the other end bears a spray head with an actuating lever. The spray head is held on a holder, which protrudes outwardly from the connecting element. The connecting pipe comprises a flexible water feed pipe which is surrounded by a casing element, which is formed by a single spiral tension spring consisting of one piece. Said spiral tension spring consists of a first upright spring portion having a straight spring axis, a second curved spring portion attached thereto and a third, similarly upright spring portion having a straight spring axis, which is attached to the second spring portion. A tube-shaped protective casing extends around the casing element which protects the casing element from soiling. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196161 | Flexible Bathtub Waste Pipe Assembly for Bathtubs and the Like - A bathtub waste pipe assembly for draining fluid from a bathtub where the bathtub has an upper overflow drain and a lower drain. The bathtub waste pipe assembly includes a flexible hollow pipe extending from the upper overflow drain to the lower drain. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196162 | Collapsible Structure - A collapsible structure is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The collapsible structure includes a plurality of collapsible scissor assemblies. Each scissor assembly includes a first frame member pivotally coupled to a second frame member at a first pivot point. Frame members of adjacent scissor assemblies are coupled to a first connector assembly or a second connector assembly. A support assembly is coupled to a first scissor assembly and includes a member pivotally coupled at a first end to the first connector assembly or the first frame member and slidably coupled at an opposing second end to the second frame member. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196163 | PORTABLE FOLDING PLAY YARD WITH STABALIZED CORNER POSTS - A folding play yard includes a collapsible play yard frame movable between a retracted stored position and a deployed position, wherein the frame defines a baby receiving portion in the deployed position with a floor and bordering side walls around the periphery of the floor, wherein the frame includes a plurality of corner posts forming at least a portion of a support for the side walls with the play yard in the deployed position, wherein the corner posts are constructed to remain substantially parallel to a vertical axis of the play yard as the play yard moves between the closed and the open position. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196164 | SELF ROCKING SLEEPING COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLIES AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME - Sleeping compartment support assemblies and methods of driving the same are disclosed to selectively provide reciprocating motion to a sleeping enclosure. An example sleeping compartment support has a drive mechanism that utilizes a rotary motor and a slider crank assembly to generate substantially planar motion in a generally horizontal plane. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196165 | Sciatic nerve relaxer - A pair of identical pressure applying members for use in treating pain in the sciatic nerve of a person, the members each consisting of a cylindrical bottom section and a conical top section extending upwardly from the top of the cylindrical section. The height of each member is about two and one half inches with the diameter being about two and one quarter inches and with the height of the bottom section being about one quarter of the height of the member. The members are adapted to be placed under a person lying on a flat horizontal surface with one member under the buttock of the person on the side of the person where the pain is and the other member under the knee of the person on the same side. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196166 | CELLULAR CUSHION - A cellular cushion includes a base and a plurality of hollow cells coupled to the base. The base includes at least a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a substantially planar lower surface and an opposite upper surface. The second layer includes a substantially planar lower surface and an opposite substantially planar upper surface. The hollow cells extend outwardly from the first layer upper surface within at least one region. Each of the cells within the first region are coupled together in flow communication. Each of the cells includes a hollow body portion and an outer surface. The cells are spaced across the base such that the cell outer surfaces cooperate to define a contoured seat configured to cradle a portion of a user. An outer surface of at least some of the cells is at least one of oriented obliquely with respect to the base. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196167 | Air Mat and Method For Manufacturing and Device of Molding the Same - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an air mat that reduces the number of manufacturing processes by means of rotational molding, while preventing the generation of defective products, to a device for molding an air mat, and to an air mat manufactured and molded by the method and device. In a method for manufacturing an air mat formed in such a manner as to integrally couple a cushion part having a plurality of air bags arranged therein for containing air at the insides thereof with a plate-shaped lower sheet disposed on the lower surface of the cushion part, the method includes the steps of: preparing a lower mold having a plurality of air bag molding recesses having given depths arranged at given intervals thereon, for molding the cushion part of the air mat. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196168 | Washable leather with repellency - A washable leather having durable oil repellency, durable stain release, and durable water repellency is disclosed and a method of its preparation comprising contacting the leather during tanning with a composition which comprises at least one fluorinated urethane; at least one fluorinated ester; a mixture thereof; or a mixture of at least one fluorinated citrate urethane with at least one fluorinated urethane, at least one fluorinated ester, or a mixture of fluorinated urethane and fluorinated ester. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196169 | Highly anti-deodorizing and aiding agents for washing clothing articles - A highly anti-deodorizing cleansing and aiding agent for washing clothing articles, wherein the aiding agent comprises active principles including alpha and beta hydroxy acid and aliphatic alcohol esters having anti-deodorizing properties. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196170 | Device and Method For Washing Machine - The present invention relates to washing apparatus and washing method, more particularly, a washing apparatus of a new structure, and a washing method thereof, which enables not to leave out pieces of laundry sensing of which is not possible, or not sensed yet among pieces of laundry introduced to an inside of a drum, and which makes automatic sensing and providing properties of pieces of laundry introduced to the inside of the drum for a user to make reference in setting operation. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196171 | COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A commercial laundry system is disclosed. The commercial laundry system includes a plurality of laundry machines that independently perform washing and/or drying, a plurality of receiving devices provided at the respective laundry machines for receiving a signal, and a single payment device for transmitting a signal for use permission to the receiving device of any one of the laundry machines and separately controlling authorities to use the laundry machines. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196172 | CONTROL METHOD FOR COMMERCIAL WASHING MACHINE - A control method for a commercial washing machine that is capable of reducing washing time unnecessarily wasted during a washing or rinsing operation in which a water supplying process, a washing or rinsing process, a draining process, and a spin-drying process are repeatedly performed according to a corresponding course, the washing or rinsing operation being carried out before a main spin-drying operation, thereby improving the economy of the commercial washing machine is disclosed. The control method includes detecting the amount of laundry after the completion of a draining process, detecting the eccentricity of a drum and determining whether the eccentricity of the drum has been resolved by rotating the drum at an eccentricity detecting RPM after the step of detecting the amount of laundry, and performing a spin drying process with the drum being rotated at different RPMs depending upon the determination as to whether the eccentricity of the drum has been resolved. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196173 | Novel Laccases, Compositions And Methods of Use - Novel laccases, nucleic acid sequences encoding such laccases, and vectors and host cells for expressing the laccases are described. The novel laccase enzymes may be employed in conjunction with mediators to provide an improved method for bleaching denim fabrics. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196174 | Dyes for Keratinic Fibers Comprising a Special Anionic Thickener - The invention relates to compositions for the oxidative or non-oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, compositions for the simultaneously lightening and coloring of keratin fibers or compositions for the bleaching of keratin fibers, comprising an anionic acrylic thickener obtained by polymerization of (i) 5 to 95 molar percent of at least one monomer performing a weak acid function, and of (ii) 5 to 95 molar percent of at least one monomer performing a strong acid function, wherein such composition exhibits a fraction of water-soluble polymers ranging from 5 to 50 percent by weight of the total polymer, as well as the use of the above anionic acrylic thickener to thicken compostions for the oxidative or non-oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, compositions for the simultaneously lightening and coloring of keratin fibers or compositions for the bleaching of keratin fibers. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196175 | Particular Dissymmetrical Cationic Polyazo Compounds, Compositions Comprising Them as Direct Dye, Process For Dyeing Keratin Fibres and Device Therefor - The present invention concerns a new dissymmetrical cationic polyazo compounds of formula (I) Dye1-L-Dye2. The present invention also relates to dye compositions comprising such compounds as direct dye in a medium that is suitable for dyeing keratin fibres, and also to a process for dyeing keratin fibres using this composition and a multi-compartment device. The present invention provides direct dyes with which strong and varied shades that are resistant to external attacking factors such as bad weather and shampooing, for which there is no observation of any problem of change in colour over time. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196176 | Unsubstituted and polymeric lactone colorants for coloring consumer products - This invention relates to unsubstituted and polymeric leuco colorants for use as consumer product additives to indicate a product function by color change, to make attractive or distinctive visual effects, or to provide latent or delayed color generation. The colorants may be present in a stable, colorless state and may be transformed to an intense colored state upon exposure to certain physical or chemical changes. Alternatively, the colorants may be transformed from one color to another color upon exposure to certain physical or chemical changes. The colored form of the unsubstituted or polymeric leuco colorant may be transient, since the colorant can revert back to its colorless form or its original color after the physical or chemical activation has been removed or changed. Polymeric leuco colorants are typically comprised of at least two components: at least one leuco chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196177 | Unsubstituted and polymeric fluoran colorants for coloring consumer products - This invention relates to unsubstituted and polymeric leuco colorants for use as consumer product additives to indicate a product function by color change, to make attractive or distinctive visual effects, or to provide latent or delayed color generation. The colorants may be present in a stable, colorless state and may be transformed to an intense colored state upon exposure to certain physical or chemical changes. Alternatively, the colorants may be transformed from one color to another color upon exposure to certain physical or chemical changes. The colored form of the unsubstituted or polymeric leuco colorant may be transient, since the colorant can revert back to its colorless form or its original color after the physical or chemical activation has been removed or changed. Polymeric leuco colorants are typically comprised of at least two components: at least one leuco chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196178 | Mixture of Water-Soluble Fibre-Reactive Dyes, Method for the Production Thereof, and Use of the Same - Dye mixtures including the dyes of the general formula (I) and dyes of the general formula (II) | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196179 | Unsubstituted and polymeric triphenymethane colorants for coloring consumer products - This invention relates to unsubstituted and polymeric leuco colorants for use as consumer product additives to indicate a product function by color change, to make attractive or distinctive visual effects, or to provide latent or delayed color generation. The colorants may be present in a stable, colorless state and may be transformed to an intense colored state upon exposure to certain physical or chemical changes. Alternatively, the colorants may be transformed from one color to another color upon exposure to certain physical or chemical changes. The colored form of the unsubstituted or polymeric leuco colorant may be transient, since the colorant can revert back to its colorless form or its original color after the physical or chemical activation has been removed or changed. Polymeric leuco colorants are typically comprised of at least two components: at least one leuco chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196180 | 6-Azo-5,5'-Dihydroxy-7,7'-Disulfo-2-2' Dinaphthylamine Derivatives - The present invention provides 6-azo-5,5′-dihydroxy-7,7′-disulfo-2,2′-dinaphthylamine derivatives, their use as dyes, dyed paper and formulations comprising them. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196181 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A TEXTILE UPPER - An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the article of footwear are disclosed. The footwear may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The textile element may also have a first area and a second area with a unitary construction. The first area is formed of a first stitch configuration, and the second area is formed of a second stitch configuration that is different from the first stitch configuration to impart varying textures to a surface of the textile element. Various warp knitting or weft knitting processes may be utilized to form the textile element. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196182 | Fascines - A fascine is formed by an assembly of inflatable elongate members ( | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196183 | Large Resisting Distortion and Modularized Comb-Type Bridge Expansion Joint - A large resisting distortion and modularized comb-type bridge expansion joint, comprises at least two modules located parallel in the direction of a bridge's width, and each module includes a fixed comb plate ( | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196184 | Toothbrush with light source for illuminating oral cavity - A toothbrush apparatus includes a power source coupled to a light source for illuminating the oral cavity of the user to aid in the tooth cleaning process and prevent damage from inaccurate brushing. The light source is arranged away from the bristles and directs light towards the free ends of the bristles to aid the user in identifying areas of the teeth that may need more cleaning. In this manner, the user can more accurately clean all areas and prevent damage to the surrounding gum tissue, while directing appropriate brushing strokes to areas where food debris and plaque are present. The toothbrush may be provided in a manual or automatic version. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196185 | Oral Care Implement Having User-Interactive Display and Moving Head - An oral care implement includes a display and/or a plurality of other lighted regions, together with an element for inducing motion in a head region. The display and/or lights are used to provide instructions to the user regarding a periodically-performed oral care regimen. The motion-inducing element can be pulsed or otherwise selectively activated to signal different intervals in the regimen. Upon successful conclusion of the oral care regimen, the lights and/or display and the motion-inducing element are used to provide a game or other entertainment to the user. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196186 | Lint Patch - Portable disposable lint and particle removers - A lint removal apparatus containing a tabbed end or ends on any side so a user to grip and hold the apparatus. One side of the apparatus contains an adhesive side that is protected by a backing. The backing must be removed by the user prior to using the apparatus. Once the backing is removed, a small portion of the backing will remain so that user can easily grip the apparatus. While gripping the apparatus, the user may remove lint by pressing the exposed adhesive side of the apparatus against the desired area containing lint or other particles to be removed. The apparatus is a small, durable, portable, economic, practical and be used by all individuals regardless of physical size. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196187 | ORBITAL BRUSH FOR AN ORBITAL FLOOR BRUSH MACHINE - An orbital blush for an orbital floor brush machine is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The orbital brush includes a brush frame adapted to fit to the orbital floor brush machine, a first ring of first bristle tufts of a first length and oriented at a first angle, and a second ring of second bristle tufts of a second length and oriented at a second angle. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196188 | Fibrous Composite that is Dissoluble or Decomposable in Water, and Products Manufactured Thereform - The present invention relates to a fibrous composite comprising or consisting of natural and/or synthetic fibres, characterised in that at least some of the fibres of the composite exhibit a flat cross-section and the fibrous composite is readily decomposable or dissoluble in water or other liquid. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196189 | MULTIFUNCTION EYEGLASS CLEANER - The present invention discloses a multifunction eyeglass cleaner which includes a first cleaning portion, a second cleaning portion symmetrically disposed with respect to the first cleaning portion, a first cleaning head located at one end of an inside of the first cleaning portion, and a second cleaning head located at one end of an inside of the second cleaning portion and symmetrically disposed with respect to the first cleaning head. The other end of the first cleaning portion is pivotably connected to the other end of the second cleaning portion, the other ends of the first and second cleaning portions define corresponding through holes therein, and a pivot shaft is mounted in the through holes. The present invention has the advantages of simple structure and ease of use. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196190 | Windshield Wiper System With a Self-Locking Device that is Active When the Wiper Drive is in a Non-Operating State - In order to ensure, when the drive ( | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196191 | Wiper Device for a Motor Vehicle Windscreen Provided with a Linearly Movable Windscreen Wiper - This window wiping device ( | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196192 | CONTRACTIBLE WINDSHIELD WIPER STRUCTURE - A contractible windshield wiper structure includes: a rack; two contractible units movably and separately installed at both ends of the rack, and each contractible unit having a fixed rod; a sliding rod movably sheathed onto the fixed rod, and a bow-shaped clamping device installed separately at the fixed rod and an end of the sliding rod; and a blade installed onto the bow-shaped clamping device of each contractible unit, such that each contractible unit can be used for adjusting a windshield wiper to the required size to fit different models of cars. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196193 | EXTRACTOR WITH AUXILIARY FLUID DISPENSER - A surface cleaning apparatus comprising an extractor has a primary fluid delivery system and an auxiliary fluid delivery system. A first button on a handle of the extractor controls the delivery of cleaning fluid from the primary fluid delivery system. A second button on the handle of the extractor controls the delivery of cleaning fluid from the auxiliary fluid delivery system, which includes a spot sprayer mounted to the base assembly through which cleaning fluid is delivered. The handle is provided with an interlock between the first and second buttons so that cleaning fluid cannot simultaneously be delivered by both the primary and auxiliary fluid delivery systems. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196194 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH OFF-CENTRE DIRT BIN INLET - A surface cleaning apparatus is provided. The surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid flow path extending from a dirt inlet to a clean fluid outlet, and a fluid flow motor positioned in the fluid flow path. The surface cleaning apparatus further comprises a first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising a cyclone chamber. A dirt chamber is in fluid communication with the cyclone chamber and positioned below the cyclone chamber. The dirt chamber has a dirt chamber inlet that is off-centre. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196195 | VACUUM CLEANER - Several alternate improvements of a vacuum cleaner are provided. In one aspect, the vacuum cleaner utilizes interchangeable components. In another aspect, the vacuum cleaner comprises a chamber having a top, and a first cleaning stage and suction motor are provided on the top. In another aspect, the vacuum cleaner utilizes a reconfigurable divider plate. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196196 | VACUUM CLEANER WITH WHEELED BASE - A surface cleaning apparatus has a cleaning unit that is mounted on a wheeled base. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196197 | AIR FLOW PASSAGE FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196198 | Carpet and floor vacuuming device with improved suction head - A carpet and floor vacuum device with an improved suction head is provided comprising a curved, fluorinated molding mounted on a vacuum cleaner head. The suction head is designed to move along the surface of the carpet, rather than penetrating into the carpet itself. The polymer molding defines a plurality of inlet perforations laterally-spaced along the curved surface, and the perforations are connected to an air-fed manifold. Following application of cleaning fluid to the carpet or floor, air is fed from the manifold into the carpet or onto the floor. Material including Ingested air, debris and spent liquid, are then removed from the carpet or from the floor and then returned to the perforations from the manifold. This material is then removed to a conventional vacuum collector, thereby drying out the carpet or floor. Use of a curved, fluorinated surface provides a smooth movement along the carpet surface without severely abrading the carpet fibers. When used either on a carpet or floor surface, an air buffer is formed between the suction head, thereby assisting in movement of the vacuuming device. In addition, use of a curved fluorinated surface further reduces abrasion. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196199 | Tool handle structure - This invention proposes a tool handle structure with features of easy assembly, ergonomic excellence, durable against powerful forces & shocks, and firm interactions between components. It comprises a grip, a tool bar, a connecting device, and a fixing body. The grip comprises a penetrating hole in shaft axis with a conical opening in one end and a fitting concave in the other end. The tool bar comprises a connecting body with a conical end, which can fit with the penetrating hole, and an outer groove set close to the conical end with the connecting device mounting on it. The fixing body comprises a tubing cap with a connecting hole, which is specially shaped to fit with the fitting concave of the grip externally, and the connecting body of the tool bar internally. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196200 | Cinch-n-lift magnetic water heater handles - In accordance with the present invention, there are provided two cinch-n-lift magnetic water heater handles. Each cinch-n-lift magnetic lifting handle consists of a handle base plate, magnetic material, one handle and, two strap loops. Each handle base plate and handle is formed to mirror the radius of a cylinder before assembly. The magnetic lifting handles are to be used with a strapping apparatus, because the magnets on the back are only for holding the handles to the tank, so the hands are free for strapping purposes. Simply apply the handles to the tank at a desired height and radius, then thread a strapping apparatus through the strap loops of the handles encompassing the tank and secure cinch-n-lift tight with a strapping apparatus. At that point the user has a secure set of handles to grasp and then can use proper lifting techniques for lifting and controlling a work load. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196201 | Sliding and Rotating Hinge Module - A sliding and rotating hinge module for supporting a display screen or the like, includes a bracket, a slider and a support member. The slider is capable of sliding movement relative to said bracket and said support member is capable of pivotal movement relative to said slider. A drum is rotationally supported by the bracket. A constant force spring is attached to the drum at one end and the bracket at another end. The constant force spring is biased to wrap around the drum, the constant force spring unwrapping from the drum as the slider moves toward the retracted position. The constant force spring biases the slider toward the extended position. A damping mechanism damps the rotational motion of the drum relative to the bracket for smooth, non-abrupt movement of the slider. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196202 | Wireless Communications Device with Hinge - A wireless communications device, such as a cellular telephone, includes first and second bodies having respective perimeters. A display is associated with one of the bodies and user input is associated with the other. A hinge mechanism moveably couples the bodies together so that the second body may pivot between a closed state and an open state. The second body, while in the open state, is slidable from a first open position to a second open position along the perimeter of the first body. The first and second bodies may have respective major axes, and the major axes may be substantially parallel when the second body is in the first open position. The major axes may advantageously also be substantially parallel when the second body is in the second open position. The bodies may include respective peripheral slots along which the hinge mechanism moves. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196203 | Opening/closing device for a double flap door of an item of furniture - An opening/closing device ( | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196204 | AUTO-RETURN PIVOT SYSTEM FOR DISPLAY APPARATUS - An auto-return pivot system for a display apparatus is provided. The auto-return pivot system comprises a base fixed to an article; a pivot fixed to the base; a support pivotally mounted around the pivot for supporting the display apparatus; a cam device connected with the support to determine a stop angle and an auto-return angle between the article and the support; and a pressure-storing device connected with the cam device for storing a pressure to be applied to the cam device in the axial direction of the pivot; wherein the pressure from the pressure-storing device enables the cam device to drive the support to automatically return to a position with the stop angle when an angle between the article and the support is smaller than the auto-return angle. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196205 | ADJUSTABLE HANDLE CLAMP SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An auxiliary handle clamp system includes an upper base, a lower base coupleable with the upper base, a handle attachment coupled with the upper base, and a plurality of adjustable collets coupled with the upper and lower bases. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196206 | APPARATUS FOR USE IN MOUNTING A MOVABLE DOOR LEAF ON AN OVERHEAD TRACK - Apparatus for use in mounting a movable door leaf on an overhead track includes a door leaf mounted assembly having a hanging member and a mounting bracket, and a carriage assembly having a support bracket and a moving mechanism. The support bracket has a side opening forming a channel for the hanging member to pass through and a slot extending downwardly therefrom the channel in relatively smaller depth and width comparatively to the channel. The channel includes a first portion connected to the slot and, and a second portion partially connected to the slot with larger depth comparatively to the first portion. A shoulder is formed between the first and second portions. The hanging member passes through the channel to rest against at an end adjacent to the second portion, and the top part of the hanging member vertically hangs down to rest against the shoulder and the support bracket. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196207 | CROSS LAPPER - A cross lapper for laying a fleece from a card web includes a laying carriage movable transversely with respect to an output conveyor belt and an upper carriage as well as a plurality of card web belts to guide the card web over the upper carriage and the laying carriage into a laying nip formed at the laying carriage, wherein a belt inlet is formed at the upper carriage over which a card web transport belt is guided, which from a lower end of an inlet path extends in the direction towards the laying carriage and is accompanied in parallel in this portion by an upper section of a first, endless cover belt guided through the laying carriage, said cover belt enclosing the card web together with same up to the laying carriage. The card web transport belt returned from the laying carriage to the upper carriage leaves the laying carriage above the upper section of a second endless cover belt passed through the laying carriage. This second cover belt forms a baffle surface within the laying carriage above the laying nip and in juxtaposition thereof, said baffle surface ensuring a safe guidance of the card web into the laying nip also case of higher card web transport speeds. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196208 | Solid carbon dioxide as a fuel source - Embodiments of solid carbon dioxide fuel utilize the sublimating properties of solid carbon dioxide. When placed inside an expansion chamber, with water, the sublimating CO | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196209 | Method And Apparatus For Refining A Molten Material - A method for the directional solidification of silicon or other materials. A cooled plate is lowered into a silicon melt and an ingot of solid silicon is solidified downwards | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196210 | Bluetooth earphone and lanyard structure thereof - A Bluetooth earphone and a lanyard structure thereof are provided. The Bluetooth earphone includes an earphone body and a lanyard structure. The lanyard structure includes a lanyard and a clip element. The lanyard is disposed on the clip element. The clip element includes two hooks gripping the earphone body for combining the lanyard structure with the earphone body. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196211 | Plate Clip With Open Handle - The present invention relates to a plate clip comprising a seat plate having a reel and a base plate, a pressing frame pressed on the base plate by a spring, and an open handle. The open handle forming a lever is disposed on the pressing frame, and its fulcrum is at the reel. When a user opens the plate clip to clamp papers, he can press down the open handle to lift the pressing frame easily by the lever function, thus the finger of the user would not be injured accidentally. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196212 | Clothes fastening system - A clothes fastening system comprising an attachment member configured for attachment to a wearer's footwear where such attachment member has a first fastener attached thereto. A fastening mechanism is attached to the wearer's clothing where such fastening mechanism has a second fastener attached thereto. The first and second fasteners are detachably attached to each other thus preventing at least a portion of the wearer's clothing from dragging against the ground while the wearer is walking. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196213 | SAFETY RETAINER FOR USE IN CURTAIN CONTROLLING ROPES - A safety retainer for use in curtain controlling ropes comprises first and second housings which engage with each other, wherein the first and second housings include four holes formed on the tops thereof, and two of the holes are formed by combining two semicircle-shaped holes together, between the first and second housings are respectively disposed protrusions and recesses corresponding to each other, on the combined bottom surface of the first and second housings is arranged a bore, such that the two or more controlling ropes are individually inserted into the holes and extended out of the bore for being limited, and a groove is annularly formed on the combined side periphery of the first and second housings for receiving a loop, thereby allowing the controlling ropes to be retained in the groove by the loop, and causing the first and second housings disengagement from each other because an external weight concentrate onto the safety retainer. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196214 | Rope Clip - A rope clip for the interconnection of two parallel and adjacent rope parts, comprising two elongate elements, each of which has a concave elongate through channel that receives and substantially accommodates the cross section of a respective rope part. The two elements are mutually turnably connected to each other via a pivot joint in order to, in a turning end position, jointly, by the channels thereof, delimit an elongate throughput opening in which the two rope parts laterally are pressed against each other and against the respective channel surface, and a locking device is provided in order to interlock the elements in the turning end position thereof. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196215 | CABLE TIE - There is provided an improved cable tie made of integrally molded thermoplastic material that includes a head, a strap that has a near end, a tail end, and an elongated body portion between the near end and the tail end. The strap includes a gripping surface formed on the upper surface of the tail end. The head is attached to the near end. The head has an opening extending there through that is slightly larger than the strap for receiving the tail end of the strap. A locking means is positioned within the head and extends into the opening and is formed to engage the gripping surface to prevent the strap from loosening once the strap is tightened. A blade is located within the head such that blade may be moved so as to cut the excess portion of said tail end once the strap is tightened. The blade extends through a portion of the wall of the head. The remaining end of the strap is recessed within the slot so that the end, if sharp, is not exposed. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196216 | Buckle structure - A buckle structure for buckling is disposed on a box body and on an upper cover pivotally connected to the box body, the buckle structure comprises a wedging member disposed on the box body and formed with a wedging groove thereon; a limiter disposed on the upper cover and formed with a limiting groove thereon; a pivot seat disposed on the upper cover and pivotally connected with a control member having an elastically movable button which is provided with a limiting inserted plate on one lateral side thereof to be corresponding to the limiting groove of the limiter; and a buckling plate pivotally connected with the control member and formed with a buckling edge on a bottom edge thereof. When the upper cover is closed on the box body, the buckling edge of the buckling plate is buckled in the wedging groove of the wedging member, and the limiting inserted plate is inserted into the limiting groove of the limiter; and when pressing the button of the control member, the limiting inserted plate is separated from the limiting groove, and the control member and the buckling plate swing to make the buckling plate to be separated from the wedging member. The assembly disclosed above in the present invention has a simpler structure of the pivot seat and limiter, and the size of buckle is reduced and the cost is lowered. The limiter can be connected with the upper cover by buckling, thus the assembly process is more convenient. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196217 | Locking Zipper Slider Pulls - A zipper locking device comprising hook-loop material adapted to couple to a first zipper slide and hook-loop material adapted to couple a second zipper slide to the first zipper slide. The interlocking hook-loop zipper pulls keep dual zipper-sliders in a closed position until the hook material is separated from the loop material. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196218 | SLIDER FOR SLIDE FASTENER - The present invention provides a resin-made slider of the type that a pull tab is to be attached afterward, wherein a cantilever pull tab attaching lever is provided from a rear mouth side of an upper blade toward a shoulder mouth and has an engaging portion at a front end portion thereof, an engaged portion is provided on the shoulder mouth of the body so that the engaging and engaged portions can be engaged with each other, a concave portion is provided in the upper blade from a proximal portion toward the shoulder mouth, a gap portion is formed between the upper blade and the proximal portion, and the gap portion allows to form in the upper blade a first upper blade portion separated from the proximal portion and a second upper blade portion disposed from the proximal portion toward the shoulder mouth side and connected to the proximal portion. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196219 | STOP FOR SLIDE FASTENERS - A reusable slider stop member has a solid body shaped to fit over a tooth element in a slide fastener assembly. The solid body has a central through channel defined by a pair of parallel prongs which fit over a tooth element. Each prong has an internal shoulder that engages a portion of the tooth element to retain the stop in place. The stop may be removed without damaging the stop or the tooth element, thus permitting easy repair of slide fastener assembly components. The stop is installed by aligning the channel at a right angle to the axis of the array of tooth elements, pressing the stop partially onto the tooth element, twisting the stop into alignment with the array and pressing the stop fully onto the tooth element to engage the internal shoulder of the stop with the tooth element. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196220 | Transport Retainer - A retainer configured for attachment to objects and for carrying personal appliances such as, but not limited to, a cell phone or a music player. The retainer comprising two members held together in substantially parallel relationship by a unshaped joiner at one end and by a ramp attached to the interior side of one of the members toward the other end. The ramp has exterior and interior slopes that allow easy ingress and egress of the retainer onto objects that separate the members as the retainer is pushed on and pushed off the object. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196221 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR SECURING FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIAL - A fastening device, or clamp, for attaching margins of a pair of flexible sheets is provided. The clamp comprises a first strand and a second strand extending along the margins of the sheets. The first and second strands are periodically resiliently biased toward one another to clamp the overlapping margins of the sheets therebetween. The first strand can be straight, while the second strand can undulate. The first strand and the second strand can comprise metallic wires. In one embodiment, the clamp comprises a gripping member that is a resilient C-shaped clamp configured to snap flexible sheets about a substantially straight strand. The clamp preferably is used to attach adjacent flexible sheets to a structural element of a greenhouse. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196222 | Plastic Fastener - Disclosed is a fastener, which is for | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196223 | Wear-proof zipper assembly - A wear-proof zipper assembly has two engaging assemblies engaging respectively with each other. Each engaging assembly has a strip, multiple engaging elements, a binding thread and a core element. Each engaging element has an intermediate recess. The binding thread is mounted on the strip, is mounted in the intermediate recesses of the engaging elements and binds the engaging elements on the strip. The binding threads are hardly worn off so the wear-proof zipper assembly is durable. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196224 | Shoelace reel operated easily and conveniently - A shoelace reel includes a support seat, a spool rotatably mounted in the support seat, a shoelace having two distal ends each secured to the winding zone of the spool, a limit sleeve mounted on the support seat, a drive member rotatably and movably mounted in the limit sleeve, and a control knob rotatably and movably mounted on the limit sleeve and connected to the drive member. Thus, the user only needs to rotate the control knob to tighten the shoelace and to pull out the control knob to loosen the shoelace. In addition, the user only needs to operate the control knob to tighten or loosen the shoelace, so that the user can tighten or loosen the shoelace by his one hand only. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196225 | Interment container - An interment container comprising at least one protrusion or at least one indentation, the protrusion or indentation being configured to approximately align with, engage with, or couple to at least one corresponding protrusion or indention of another interment container. The interment container may be configured to comprise at least one protrusion or indentation on any portion of the interment container. Also, a key or intermediate member may be used to approximately align, engage, or couple with corresponding indentations located on stacked, adjacent, proximate, or arranged interment containers. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196226 | TRANSFER MASK IN MICRO BALL MOUNTER - The objective of this invention is to provide a transfer mask that is able to accurately pass micro-balls onto terminal areas on a substrate. A thin plate transfer mask | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196227 | DIELECTRIC DEVICE AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - A manufacturing method of a dielectric device includes steps described below. (1) Mixing step: Powders serving as a matrix and additive powders for sintering the matrix are mixed. (2) Mixture heat-treating step: The mixture of the matrix and the additive that has been subject to the mixing step is heat-treated. (3) Deposition layer formation step: The material powders obtained through the mixture heat-treating step are injected toward a substrate so as to form a deposition layer on the substrate. (4) Deposition layer heat-treating step: The deposition layer formed on the substrate through the deposition layer formation step is heat-treated so as to form the dielectric layer on the substrate. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196228 | Anti-Tamper Ring Extraction Tool - There is disclosed a tool for extracting an anti-tamper ring ( | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196229 | Tool For Stretching the Foil of a Foil Carrier, a Machine For Removing Dies From a Wafer and a Method For Removing Dies - The present invention relates to a tool for stretching the foil ( | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196230 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING A TUBE WITH A TETRAGONAL CROSS-SECTION, HAVING A REINFORCED END - An apparatus for cold-forming a workpiece having a substantially round cross-section and an elongate body into a tube having a main portion with a substantially tetragonal cross-section and a reinforced end. The apparatus includes a die in which a received portion of the body of the workpiece is receivable and from which a preselected portion of the body extends, and a first punch adapted to bend the preselected portion radially outwardly to form a curled end. The apparatus also includes a second punch to form the curled end into a round reinforced end, and a die subassembly for forming the received portion of the body of the workpiece into the main portion of the tube having the substantially tetragonal cross-section and for forming the round reinforced end into the reinforced end of the tube. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196231 | INTERLOCKING CONTINUOUS ROOF ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR WIND RESISTANT ROOFING - A method of assembling metal roofs from roof panels is presented, whereby continuous double lock seams are used exclusively to join panels together. This roof manufacturing methodology results in a roof that possesses improved resistance to wind and water during storm conditions and thereby decreases the chances of the roof being damaged or destroyed by severe weather. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196232 | Method of Producing a Part by Decomposition Into Layers, Said Part Having Fluid Transfer Channels Extending Through the Inter-Layers Thereof - The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a part penetrated by fluid channels or ducts for the manufacture of a mold that includes channels or ducts for the circulation and/or transfer of a fluid from the molding portion to the non-molding portion and vice versa. The part is formed and manufactured by a Stratoconception (TM) method based on the principle of decomposing the part, via a set of inter-stratum planes, into a succession of strata. After assembly, the part is formed, and channels are provided in the various inter-stratum planes for allowing a fluid to pass through the part. The invention also relates to the parts obtained by the process. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196233 | Axle housing assembly and method - A method of forming a joint includes providing a first member made of cast iron having an exterior surface and a first end. A pocket is formed in the exterior surface of the first end. An insert made of steel is connected to the pocket. A second member made of cast iron is provided with an aperture. The method includes positioning the first end of the first member within the aperture and positioning a plug made of steel in the second member proximate the aperture. The plug is fixedly connected to the insert. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196234 | Production System For Radiators, For Heating Plants - A production system for radiators, for heating plants, the system being obtained by simple assembly of two radiator half-shells ( | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196235 | CORROSION PROTECTION OF CONTINUOUS SUCKER ROD WELD ZONES - The present invention generally relates to corrosion protection of continuous sucker rod weld zones. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a continuous sucker rod is provided. The method includes acts of fusing adjacent free ends of adjacent rods together to form one continuous length of rod, said fusing creating a weld zone; treating the weld zone to resist corrosion in a wellbore environment; and winding the continuous length of rod into the continuous sucker rod coil. | 2008-08-21 |
| 20080196236 | Compact Plant for Continuous Production of Bars and/or Profiles - Compact plant for making steel bars and profiles with which, starting from the scrap, it is possible to obtain the finished product, for example bars with commercial length from 6 to 18 meters, pre-packed, packaged and ready for sale, with all the stations placed in line and operating continuously. All the stations are arranged in reduced spaces, thereby reducing both investment costs and plant management costs, and decreasing production times. Advantageously, the plant of the invention incorporates an extremely compact bar packaging apparatus which, through an innovative arrangement and innovative operating method of the components thereof, allows a further reduction in length. | 2008-08-21 |
