38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140259353 | PORT-A-POD-Y PORTABLE RESTROOM SYSTEM - A portable restroom system that includes: a utilities trunk; a waste water holding tank; and a plurality of restroom units. The utilities trunk and the waste water holding tank each extend through each one of the plurality of restroom units. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259354 | POTTY WITH LIQUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A potty for use by young children includes a waste collector and a seat adapted to rest on the waste collector. The potty can be placed in an aperture formed in a base. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259355 | PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FOR SWIMMING POOLS - Pressure relief assembly for a swimming pool that presents a smooth surface to the upper surface of the bottom of the pool when the valve is in a closed position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259356 | HEAD CARE APPARATUS - The present invention provides a head care apparatus capable of performing a comfortable head care with a care unit forced on person's head in a suitable manner. The head care apparatus of the invention comprises a first support, a care unit having a contact capable of making contacts with person's head supported by the first support, an arm moving the care unit in a first direction which extends orthogonal to a surface of the person's head and/or a second direction which extends along the surface of the person's head, and a load detector having at least two load sensors arranged in different positions in the second direction for sensing loads applied thereto, the load detector being designed to detect the loads on the contact in the first direction. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259357 | HEAD CARE APPARATUS - A head care apparatus includes a unit base having independently rotatable first and second rotating shafts, a first link fixed on the first rotating shaft, a second link pivotally connected to the first link, a third link fixed to the second rotating shaft, a fourth link pivotally connected to the third link, a support shaft pivotally connecting between the second and fourth links, an actuator supported by the support shaft, and an adjustment mechanism adjusting a posture of the actuator relative to person's head. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259358 | BATH WITH FLOWING WATER - A water bath apparatus for producing a generally unidirectional or non-centric, gentle and/or relaxing water flow within a tub about a user's body without noticeable or significant vibration and/or noise, including a water flow that is directed away from, or at least not towards, the center of the tub, such as a generally unidirectional or non-centric water flow along or across the tub so as to provide or emulate a flowing stream of water along the body of the user. Specifically placed water inlet ports and water outlet ports provide for the generally unidirectional or non-centric water flow. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259359 | INFANT FEEDING AND BATHING SYSTEM - An infant support has an inflatable seat back portion forming a back support and a portion of a bottom side, a bottom support portion extending below the seat back portion in a direction of a longitudinal end of the infant support device, the bottom support portion forming at least a portion of a bottom side of the infant support. Additionally, an inflatable side portion extends from the seat back portion along transverse sides of the infant support. Together, the inflatable portions form an infant tub when inflated. The bottom support and side portion can be partially or fully deflated, and will thereby dangle or depend from the seat back portion, the infant support thereby forming a chair. A number of inflatable infant care items are combined with the inflatable infant support to form an infant care travel kit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259360 | Tub Assembly - The present invention relates to a tub for bathing infants or children. The tub includes a receptacle for containing water and for receiving an infant. The tub also includes a selectively removable insert, seat, or positioning member that can be used to change the bathing area inside of the tub. When the removable insert, seat, or positioning member is locked into the tub, the positioning member defines a smaller receptacle and an upright infant seating position within the tub. The positioning member is removable from the tub to allow the entire receptacle to be used. When the positioning member is removed from the tub a sling may be coupled to the tub to provide for a supine position suspended within the tub. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259361 | Bath Bench with Lateral Transfer Extension - This application includes embodiments of apparatuses (e.g., bath benches) for improving accessibility to a bathtub. Some embodiments include a bath bench with a primary deck and a folding lateral transfer extension (secondary deck). The secondary deck may be coupled to the primary deck by a dual-axis hinge. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259362 | BATHTUB APRON ASSEMBLY - An apron assembly may be designed for a bathtub having an above-floor drain. The apron assembly may include an apron attached to an upper surface of the bathtub, an apron extension which snaps onto a bottom portion of the apron, and an apron cover that snaps onto a front surface of the apron extension. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259363 | REMOVABLE HEADER FOR A SHOWER DOOR TRACK ASSEMBLY - A shower door track assembly is disclosed. The shower door track assembly includes a vertical support. The shower door track assembly further includes a lower rail connected to the vertical support configured to receive a roller of a sliding shower door. The shower door track assembly includes a connecting projection connected to the vertical support. The shower door track assembly further includes a removable header including an upper roller retainer. The removable header is removably attachable to the connecting projection such that when the removable header is attached to the connecting projection, the upper roller retainer prevents a received roller from being removed from the lower rail, and when the removable header is detached from the connecting projection, the received roller is removable from the lower rail. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259364 | SHOWER TRACK GUIDE SYSTEM - A shower track guide system for a shower enclosure may include an elevated track positioned above a base and at least one stand disposed between the base and the track. The track may be mounted to the at least one stand. A shower door may be movable along a top of the track to permit access to the shower enclosure. The stand may elevate the track above the base to permit water to flow underneath the track. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259365 | SHOWER DOOR CAM SYSTEM - A shower door cam system includes at least one shower door having a predetermined number of offset rollers and at least one panel having a predetermined number of offset tracks. Each track is configured to receive one of the rollers. In a closed position of the shower door, the shower door contacts a shower floor of the showering enclosure to form a watertight seal. In an open position of the shower door, the shower door is elevated such that a gap is formed between the shower door and the shower floor of the showering enclosure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259366 | SHOWER DOOR BUMPER - A shower door sealing assembly includes a shower door and a bumper. The shower door includes a frame having a channel disposed at an exterior surface of a perimeter of the frame. The bumper is configured to be received in the channel such that the bumper is coupled to the shower door via a friction fit between the channel and the bumper. The channel and the bumper extend along a length of one or more sides of the shower door configured to abut a wall of a showering enclosure or other door assembly component. The bumper is configured to provide a water-tight seal between portions of the shower door along which the bumper extends and surfaces of the showering enclosure or other door assembly components. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259367 | SHOWER DOOR SEAL SYSTEM - A shower sealing system includes a sliding shower door slidable along a length of an upper track assembly and configured to slide horizontally and freely above a surface and a sealing element configured to provide a fluid seal between the surface and at least a portion of the shower door. The system also includes a trigger mechanism coupled to the sealing element and a stop configured to activate the trigger mechanism when at least partially in contact with the trigger mechanism. The trigger mechanism is configured to move the sealing element from a storage position to a sealing position when the stop activates the trigger mechanism. The sealing element provides a fluid seal between the shower door and the surface when the sealing element is in the sealing position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259368 | TENSION ROD WITH THREADED END CAP - We provide a tension adjustment assembly including an externally threaded support member and an at least partially hollow cylinder that is threaded internally. The threads of the cylinder and the threads of the support member are mated, allowing the cylinder to rotate about and travel along the threaded portion of the support member. The cylinder further comprises a ridge about an outer diameter of the cylinder. The tension adjustment assembly also includes an end cap retained on the cylinder by said ridge and able to rotate freely about said cylinder independently of any rotation of the cylinder about the support member. Finally, the tension adjustment assembly includes a foot attached to the end cap. When placed on the end of a tension rod this assembly allows the fit of the rod to a wall to be adjusted by turning the cylinder. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259369 | CAULKLESS SEAL - A bathing enclosure includes a base, one or more wall panels, and a compliant member. The base includes a first flange extending outward from an upper end thereof to define an upper surface. The wall panels include a second flange extending outward from a lower end thereof to define a lower surface. The compliant member has a length and a width, the length being greater than the width. The base and the one or more wall panels at least in part define a forward entrance into an interior of the enclosure. A generally horizontal interface is formed between the first flange and the second flange. The compliant member is coupled to a first of the one or more wall panels proximate the entrance. The compliant member forms a seal with the first flange, the length of the compliant member extending outward relative to the interior of the enclosure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259370 | SHOWER THRESHOLD AND METHODS OF IMPLEMENTATION - A shower threshold and a method of implementing a shower threshold are disclosed. The shower threshold includes an elongated base component having one or more sidewalls extending from a base region of the elongated base component to an apex of the elongated base portion. The shower threshold also includes a flexible cap coupled to and extending from the elongated base component along the apex of the elongated base component. The flexible cap may be composed of a plurality of layers. The plurality of layers includes a core layer and a shell layer. The core layer is composed of a material that is softer than the shell layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259371 | SHOWER FLOOR - A shower pan provides a shower floor adjoining a surrounding bathroom floor with no raised lip, curb or other obstruction between the two. This allows easy wheeled access for the disabled and comprises a drain plate in combination with an underlayment, which provide a gradual slope from a surrounding floor to a drain and supported on unmodified joists with upper surfaces in the same plane as surrounding bathroom floor joists. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259372 | Doorless Shower For an Aircraft - A doorless, flexible shower stall for aircraft is shown, which shower stall is made of lightweight, 2-core-2 materials. The shower stall flexes as the aircraft flexes up to as much as five (5%) percent. The direction of discharge of water from the shower head is so the water will not be discharged out the doorless opening for the shower. Slopes of the floor is enough to overcome the angle of the aircraft during flight and still drain. The shower stall is composed of large pieces that are assembled and sealed when installed on the aircraft. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259373 | Portable shower apparatus - A portable shower apparatus includes a shower head, funnel adapter, mounted on an air evacuator tube, for use with a conventional fluid container. The shower head includes a shower face plate having a plurality of fluid dispensing holes; shower face plate is circumvented by a ring connector having internal threads. The funnel adapter includes two opposing openings having cylindrical connector pieces, a first cylindrical connector piece and a second cylindrical connector piece; first connector piece having a greater diameter than the second connector pieces. The shower head ring connector is threadably coupled to the first connector piece while a preexisting filled fluid container is coupled to the second connector piece. When the portable shower is inverted, fluid, preferably water, flows from the fluid container towards the user. Other embodiments are disclosed including a variety of transitional adapters to use with a variety of sizes of conventional fluid containers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259374 | Pedicure Basin with Overflow Protection - A spa chair with a novel pedicure basin is disclosed. The pedicure basin has a main basin and a secondary basin. The main basin is where the feet of the person sitting in the spa chair goes. This main basin is generally filled with water. In one embodiment, the main basin has water overflow protection through a lowered rim, directing the overflow of water to a secondary basin. This method of overflow protection is especially useful where the main basin has a liner blocking the drain hole within the main basin. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259375 | PEDICURE SPA APPARATUSES WITH VENTILATING SYSTEMS - A pedicure spa comprises a basin, a base, at least one inlet vent, and a ventilating system. The basin is configured to contain water for soaking feet. The base is configured to contain the basin, with the base having a front wall and a top wall. The at least one inlet vent is located in the base for receiving air, and the ventilating system is configured to circulate air. The system has pipes connecting the at least one inlet vent, with the pipes connecting to an exit pipe. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259376 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR A SINK AND LIGHTED SINK KIT - A lighting system has a flexible member to engage a sink edge, lighting elements, and a controller to illuminate the sink. The sink is preferably glass or other transparent material with a non-smooth surface to reflect the light. The flexible member is optically transparent to allow the light to reach the sink. The sink may also have a motion detector to illuminate the sink upon approaching the sink. The lighting system and sink may be combined as a kit to be provided to homeowners. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259377 | SINK ACCESSORY - A sink accessory comprising a wire-form attachment structure and a supporting structure. The wire-form attachment structure is configured to be secured to a section of a divider of the sink to support the sink accessory. The attachment structure includes a base, a first leg, and a second leg spaced apart from the first leg. The supporting structure is coupled to and extends from one of the first and second legs. The supporting structure is also configured to extend offset from and adjacent to the divider. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259378 | PORTABLE SINK STAND - A portable sink stand may be foldable between a stowed state and a deployed state. In some examples, the portable sink stand may have a substantially rectangular cuboid profile in the stowed state. The portable sink stand may comprise a sink retaining body, an upstanding partition, and a support structure. A fluid distribution system may be disposed below the sink retaining body that includes a first pipe that runs the length of the portable sink stand. In some examples, the portable sink stand may be quickly moved between the stowed state and the deployed quickly with minimal assembly. When multiple portable sink stands are utilized, the fluid distribution systems of the sink stands may be coupled together. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259379 | SINK ASSEMBLY HAVING AN ENCLOSURE FORMED FROM A TIRE - A sink assembly includes a wash basin having a rim. The sink assembly further includes a tire having an opening therethrough to receive the wash basin. The rim of the wash basin engages the tire. A foam insert is disposed within the tire. A support assembly engages the tire and is configured for coupling the sink assembly to a supporting surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259380 | SINK WITH DRAIN COVER - One embodiment of the application relates to a sink assembly including a sink and a drain cover. The sink includes a basin and a projection provided in a bottom wall of the basin. The projection includes a first portion and a second portion that define a cavity and a drain opening. The first portion extends from the bottom wall at a first orientation and the second portion extends from the first portion at a second orientation that is different than the first orientation. The drain cover is installed into the cavity of the projection. The drain cover includes a base and at least one leg extending downward from a bottom surface of the base. The base has a top surface that is substantially coplanar with an upper surface of the bottom wall, and has an outer periphery that extends beyond an outer periphery of the drain opening. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259381 | Soaker Basket for a Dishwasher's Silverware Basket - Dirty eating utensils and other forms of silverware are placed into a dishwasher basket that is at least partially submerged in water that is kept in a soaker basket. The soaker basket is characterized by a water holder portion and a hanger portion such that the hanger portion positions and supports the water holder portion inside a sink basin. Preferably, the hanger portion hangs over a sink divider of a double sink such that it is easy to fill the soaker basket with water from a sink's faucet. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259382 | SINK MOUNTED PRODUCT DISPENSING HAND WASHING FAUCET - An apparatus, method and system for providing and dispensing various hand care alternatives from a common point of dispension, such as a faucet, for standardizing the hand care, washing, sanitizing, and drying process is disclosed. Included is a liquid flow path having an inlet in fluid communication with a liquid source and an outlet in fluid communication with a user reception point. A secondary flow path has an inlet in communication with one or more hand care alternatives and an outlet in communication with the user reception point. A first pump operatively connected to the hand care alternative and a second pump, independent from the first, pumps air. The air and hand care alternative may be mixed and foamed. In use, the air pump can provide clearing, drying and mixing functions independent from the first pump. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259383 | ROUGH-IN ASSEMBLY FOR FREE-STANDING TUB FILLER - The present disclosure relates to a tub filler faucet assembly for coupling to a floor. The tub filler faucet assembly includes a spout, a mounting assembly, and a rough-in assembly. The mounting assembly is coupled to the spout and the rough-in assembly. The rough-in assembly is positioned below the floor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259384 | Island bath drain - A drain mounted in the floor and equipped with a novel annular seal to accept the penetration of a tubular tailpiece affixed to and emanating from the bottom of a free standing bath is provided. The mounted drain comprises a circular anchoring plate fastened concentrically to a hole in the floor. To the lower surface of the anchoring plate an internally threaded base is fastened by the threading in of a flanged externally threaded pipe that hangs from the inner rim of a circular perforation in the anchoring plate, said flange pipe threading into the base beneath said plate. A novel seal is equipped with a horizontal annular flange that is sandwiched between the bottom surface of the flanged externally threaded pipe on top and the internally threaded base beneath said plate. Said seal also is equipped with a vertical perforation with annual features that seal against the penetrating tubular tailpiece circumference to prevent air and water leakage. The base is further attached to a drain. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259385 | DECORATIVE POP-UP FLANGE REPLACEMENT - A drain replacement assembly including a flange having a downwardly extending lip configured to be received within a drain pipe, an annular seat extending radially outwardly from the lip, and at least one retaining finger extending axially downwardly from the lip. The lip of the flange is inserted within a drain pipe opening, the annular seat of the flange is positioned atop an annular seat of the drain pipe, and the at least one retaining finger engages a portion of the drain pipe to secure the flange to the drain pipe. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259386 | Overflow Adapter - Overflow adapter for raising fluid discharge overflow level of a drain overflow having a drain overflow discharge entrance and a substantially centrally disposed drain overflow connector, the drain overflow installed in a plumbing fixture having a drain, the drain overflow having an optional drain control attached to and working in conjunction with the substantially centrally disposed drain overflow connector, the optional drain control for opening and closing the drain, comprising: an overflow disk having an upper overflow disk discharge opening having opposing substantially concentric arcuate edges and opposing edges transverse to the opposing substantially concentric arcuate edges, an overflow plate having an upper overflow plate hole at least as large as the upper overflow disk discharge opening, a shaft, and a cover or handle fastened to and working in conjunction with the shaft when the optional drain control is installed in the drain overflow for opening and closing the drain. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259387 | COLLAPSIBLE BED SYSTEM - A collapsible bed system is disclosed that may comprise a first bunk, a second bunk, a first frame member, and second frame member. The collapsible bed system may be moved between a stowed state and a deployed state. The first bunk may comprise a container and a platform, the platform being hingedly connected to the container over a top opening of the container, enclosing a volume within the container. In the deployed state, a mattress may be positioned on top of the platform and in a stowed state, the mattress may be positioned in the enclosed volume. The collapsible bed system may include a foldable drawer configured to be received by a foldable drawer opening arranged on the first bunk. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259388 | BED CHAIR - A bed chair apparatus has a user support surface which includes a back section | 2014-09-18 |
20140259389 | Patient Repositioning System - A patient repositioning system for pulling a patient toward a head end of a bed includes a sheet, a mattress, and a housing which contains at least a part of a drive mechanism for operatively coupling to and pulling the sheet. The housing resides below a head end piece of the mattress, and is secured to the bed deck. The sheet pulling structure extends out of the housing via a slot and releasably attaches to the sheet, in a manner which has a low profile so as to pass through the slot. The sheet is longer than and wider than the mattress, and has beaded longitudinal side edges which are retained within rows of spaced retainers located on opposite sides of the mattress. During pulling of the sheet, the contoured shape of the housing facilitates movement of the sheet into the housing via the slot, even though the sheet width extends beyond the lateral edges of the mattress. The sheet may include indicia for indicating a “loaded” condition, and also usage indicia to indicate that it is time for a new sheet to be used. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259390 | PATIENT LIFTING AND TRANSPORT DEVICE - A transport device for assisting in the movement of patients, the transport device consisting essentially of a frame that includes a seat portion having a back edge and a back support portion having a bottom edge joined upright to the back edge of the seat portion, each portion being a planar, rigid material, and having a plurality of lift openings disposed through the seat portion and the back support portion, along each side edge and the top edge of the back support portion. The seat portion can have a seat opening in the general shape of a toilet bowl opening, and a removable covering plate configured to be removably placed over the seat opening. A comfort pad can be attached with mechanical fasteners to the top surface of the covering plate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259391 | SPLIT DRUM FOR LIFT STRAP IN CEILING LIFT - A patient lift system includes a lift housing, a base lift strap having a first end coupled to a lift housing and a second end coupled to a sling bar. The base lift strap is infection controlled. In one embodiment, a protective sleeve covers the base lift strap, wherein the protective sleeve has a first end and a second end. In another embodiment, the base lift strap is chemically treated to provide infection control. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259392 | PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - The application is directed to a system operationally configured to assist individuals with performing one or more activities including, but not necessarily limited to moving from one location to another, showering, using a mirror, using a sink, bathing, using a toilet, performing one or more leisure activities, and combinations thereof. In one aspect, the system may include an assembly and transport member connected thereto, the assembly including a bed and/or bath and/or toilet and/or personal item storage system and/or entertainment system integrated with one or both of smart and manual processes operationally configured to assist individuals with performing one or more activities. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259393 | INFANT CRIB WITH TENSIONED NETTING FOR SIDEWALLS - An infant crib with tensioned netting. A frame having corner posts connected by upper and lower rails, is provided. A support arm has a first portion connected to each corner post, and second portion extending inwardly. A mattress support frame is supported by each second portion. A mattress overlies the mattress support frame. A bed skirt has an upper edge engaged by respective skirt rods that engage respective skirt rod receivers on the upper end of the support arms. A plurality of rod hooks is mounted on the inside wall of the lower rail. Netting extends between and around the corner posts and the rails. The upper ends of the netting roll over the upper rail and engage a respective upper rod, extending between adjacent posts. The lower ends of the netting engage a respective lower rod, secured within the rod hooks. Resilient and foraminous crib sidewalls are thereby defined. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259394 | PORTABLE BABY CHANGING STATION FOR USE IN AUTOMOBILES - A portable baby changing station fabricated from a soft, flexible material for changing diapers in automobiles. When fully extended, it provides a soft surface to rest a baby while changing a diaper. In this mode, the head end is affixed to the rear portion of the back seat by a fastener such as Velcro. One or more netted pockets are positioned at the head end to hold diapers and changing supplies. Once the baby has a new diaper, the changing station folds up into a compact shape while remaining fastened to the back seat. It is held in the closed position by fasteners such as Velcro or snaps. It is always affixed to the automobile, and always ready to unfold. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259395 | HAMMOCK - The present application provides a hammock including a bed body and further including two first supporting rods for supporting the bed body; a lateral rod having two ends articulated to the two first supporting rods respectively, and each of the two ends of the lateral rod being provided with a sliding device slidably cooperated with the lateral rod; a clamping member for fixing the sliding device on the lateral rod; a connecting member having one end articulated to a rod body of the first supporting rod and the other end articulated to the sliding device; and a supporting member connected to the lateral rod, and a plane defined by the supporting member and the lateral rod being perpendicular to a plane defined by the lateral rod and the first supporting rod. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259396 | KNOCKDOWN BED - A knockdown bed is formed of a first bed frame and a second bed frame. The first bed frame includes a top side, a bottom side, and an insertion member. The insertion member has an insertion end, a fixed end connected with the bottom side, two lateral sides, and two abutment surfaces connected with the two lateral sides. The two abutment surfaces gradually approach each other from the fixed end to the insertion end. The second bed frame includes a top side, a bottom side, and a slot member adjacent to the first bed frame. The slot member is formed of two sidewalls, two abutment walls connected with the two sidewalls, and a slot, into which the insertion member can be inserted to interconnect the first and second bed frames. In this way, the knockdown bed can be easily assembled and structurally firm. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259397 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING ACTUATORS TO STRUCTURES - Various methods and apparatus are disclosed herein for securing an actuator to a structure. In one form the apparatus includes a first clamp member connected to an actuator and having a first mating structure, and a second snap-fit clamp member having a second mating structure that engages and mates with the first mating structure when the second clamp member is snapped onto the first clamp member to form a clamp that secures the actuator to a structure and encloses the structure so that the actuator is easily and properly connected to the structure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259398 | Conductive Exercise or Sleep Mat for Grounding a User - A mat, such as an exercise, sleep, or floor mat comprising at least one electrically conductive member that traverses the mat, forming an electrically conductive connection between the upper and lower surfaces of the mat. This conductive connection allows a user to be electrically grounded when using the mat on a grounded surface. Further provided is a conductive mat cover that can be used with an existing mat to provide grounding. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259399 | YOGA MAT HAVlNG A PATTERN THEREIN - A yoga mat includes a foam layer having an elastic property, a tensile-strained layer having high tensile strength, a first adhesive layer adhering the bottom surface of the tensile-strained layer to the foam layer and distributed in the whole area between the foam layer and the tensile-strained layer, a second adhesive layer covering the whole area of the top surface of the tensile-strained layer, a light-transmissive protective layer adhered to the second adhesive layer, and a pattern layer attached to one of the second adhesive layer and the light-transmissive protective layer and set between the second adhesive layer and the light-transmissive protective layer. Thus, the yoga mat has the characteristics of simple structure, low manufacturing cost, high sense of beauty and high value. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259400 | PATIENT SUPPORT WITH MICROCLIMATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A microclimate management support, for placing under a person's body, includes a flexible breathable upper layer and a generally liquid impermeable intermediate layer beneath the upper layer. An inlet operative to be in fluid communication with the space between the two layers for delivering a gas to the space to control the moisture under the upper layer and increase the wicking of moisture away from the interface between the patient and the upper layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259401 | BED RAIL - A bed rail is configured to be mounted on a mattress. The bed rail includes a base arranged to extend under the mattress and a side rail coupled to the base and configured to include a portion arranged to lie above the mattress. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259402 | ADJUSTABLE SIDE RAIL FOR MEDICAL BEDS AND THE LIKE - An adjustable side rail assembly includes a side rail and an actuation assembly. The side rail is rotatable between a storage position and a use position. The actuation assembly includes an inner member, an outer member, and a locking assembly. The outer member is coupled to the side rail and is rotatable relative to the inner member between first and second rotational orientations for rotating the side rail between the storage and use positions, respectively. The locking assembly is transitional between a locked condition, wherein the locking assembly engages both the inner and outer members to fix the inner and outer members in the first or second rotational orientation, and an unlocked condition, wherein the locking assembly is disengaged from the inner and/or outer member to permit rotation of the outer member relative to the inner member between the first and second rotational orientations. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259403 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING THE SOILING OF BEDCLOTHING - The invention relates to an apparatus for preventing the soiling of bedclothes such as bedsheets, blankets and bedspreads. The apparatus incorporates waterproof material placed in strategic locations to prevent urine from reaching the bedclothing. The waterproof material is advantageously placed beneath and above the individual user to prevent soiling of both the bedclothing underneath and the bedclothing on top of the individual user. The waterproof material on top of the individual user is limited to a central portion, and the remaining material is a breathable fabric to allow for a more comfortable sleep environment. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259404 | Sculpture blanket or bendy blanket - The sculpture or bendy blanket has a resilient bendable grid frame assembly which allows the sculpture blanket to have all the properties of any blanket and a new aspect of the ability to independently hold usual and unusual forms and shapes. The sculpture blanket is bendable, resilient, able to be sculpted and molded, is formable, adjustable, and able to be articulated into a multitude number of abstract and unusual nonstandard forms for fabric material, and hold its shape until manipulated into a new form by the user; while at the same time provides coziness, warmth, entertainment and protection against environmental elements. The sculpture blanket is resilient, and therefore, constructed using a material that has a property that will allow it to be bent and reformed repeatedly, without damaging the frame, of the frame losing its properties over time to bend or hold the desired shape. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259405 | PROTECTIVE BED COVER ADAPTED FOR PETS - A pet protective bedding that includes a flat top, a flap, and a bed skirt. The flat top is sized to cover or approximately cover the top surface of a bed, i.e. the top surface of a mattress and conventional bedding. The flap is integrally attached to flap top at the top end, and is sized and configured for an upper portion of the flap to be folded over and on top of one or more pillows on the bed for encasing the pillows in order to protect the pillows from exposure to any production of pet soiling. The bed skirt is integrally attached at opposite sides and bottom end of the flat top, and is sized and configured to hang down from the flat top and adjacent to the bed mattress and box spring to the floor. A pocket at the bottom end of the flat top is sized and configured for engaged receipt of a pet or, in the alternative, a portion of a person's legs and feet. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259406 | ULTIMATE COMFORT N CARE BED, AND A BED APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SEAMLESSLY CHANGING BED SHEETS WHILE BEING OCCUPIED BY A PERSON, A METHOD OF RELIEVING ULCERS, AND A METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to an ultimate comfort n care bed, and a bed apparatus capable of seamlessly changing bed sheets while being occupied by a person, a method of relieving ulcers, and a method thereof. The present invention also relates to a medical or a hospital bed, and, more particularly, to a hospital bed capable of seamlessly changing bed-sheets while the hospital bed is occupied by a patient. The present invention also comprises of a medical bed apparatus which allows the seamlessly changing of a used bed sheet with a new bed sheet while the bed is occupied by a person, and a method thereof. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259407 | ULTIMATE COMFORT N CARE BED, AND A BED APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SEAMLESSLY CHANGING BED SHEETS WHILE BEING OCCUPIED BY A PERSON, A METHOD OF RELIEVING ULCERS, AND A METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to an ultimate comfort n care bed, and a bed apparatus capable of seamlessly changing bed sheets while being occupied by a person, a method of relieving ulcers, and a method thereof. The present invention also relates to a medical or a hospital bed, and, more particularly, to a hospital bed capable of seamlessly changing bed-sheets while the hospital bed is occupied by a patient. The present invention also comprises of a medical bed apparatus which allows the seamlessly changing of a used bed sheet with a new bed sheet while the bed is occupied by a person, and a method thereof. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259408 | INTERCHANGEABLE BEDDING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING A BEDDING SYSTEM - A bedding system including a cushion bearing a first image portion and a bedspread bearing a second image portion is disclosed. The bedspread includes a first edge and the cushion similarly includes a first edge. When the first edge of the bedspread is positioned adjacent to the first edge of the cushion, the first and second image portions found on the bedspread and the cushion, respectively, combine to form an image. The bedspread and the cushion can both include a removable cover. The removable cover of the bedspread can be mated to the bedspread via features located in attachment zones and the removable cover of the cushion can be mated to the cushion via attachment features located in attachment zones. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259409 | ELECTRIC BED - An electric bed is formed of a bedstead having an immovable base and a movable base pivotably connected with the immovable base, a drive mounted to the bedstead for driving the movable base to pivot relative to the immovable base, and an air bag mounted to the first or second surface and provided with a hole and a sounder mounted into the hole. The immovable base has a first surface facing the movable base. The movable base has a second surface facing the immovable base. The movable base is pivotable between a lying position and an uplift position relative to the immovable base. If a foreign object or the user's body is jammed between the immovable base and the movable base, the air bag will be squeezed to make the sounder sound for warning. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259410 | MULTI-ALERT LIGHTS FOR HOSPITAL BED - A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, includes an alert light assembly or an alert light module having separate zones that are individually illuminated to convey information regarding respective alert conditions. The zones each have indicia related to a particular condition of the patient support apparatus. The illuminated zones are each sufficiently large so as to be seen from afar, such as on the order of ten feet or more. Alternatively or additionally, a GUI of the patient support apparatus displays alert indicia as part of a screen saver. Further alternatively or additionally, the patient support apparatus illuminates an alert light in a manner indicating an optimal time for taking a patient's vital signs. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259411 | MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS AND BED FOR MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS - Provided is a narrow docking mechanism chat enables a bed and an apparatus main body to be coupled together with sufficient holding force during docking and that does not hinder access by an examiner to an object. A coupling mechanism on a bed | 2014-09-18 |
20140259412 | PATIENT SUPPORT - A compact patient support provides a full range of motion and function while optimizing compactness and achieving an improved “low height” position. Casters joined to the base of the support have a low profile and provide mechanical braking about a swivel axis and a rotational axis of the wheels. The low profile of the casters allows for a more compact base. The lift mechanism includes a lift actuator with the motor mounted on the upper of two stacked X-frames allowing for shorter cables and harnesses and allowing for a more compact folding of the X-frames when the support is in a lowered position thereby reducing bulk and contributing to the overall compactness of the patient support. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259413 | BED SYSTEMS AND METHOD - A bed is provided. The bed may include a lift system which raises and lowers a support deck of the bed. The lift system may include multiple individually actuatable lift systems. The bed may include an expandable support deck. The bed may include a powered caster braking system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259414 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS - A patient support apparatus includes a computer supported thereon that acts as a thin client for at least one network service available on a remote network to which the patient support apparatus has access. The thin client architecture of the patient support apparatus enables the patient support apparatus to dynamically change its functions, algorithms, features and other aspects more easily. The thin client architecture may be applied to generating alerts, performing maintenance functions, analyzing sensor data—including, but not limited to—weight sensors used to detect weight distributions on the patient support apparatus, implementing patient care protocols, performing patient assessments, accumulating information for billing, and monitoring patient movement. The patient support apparatuses may also function as local WiFi hotspots and/or as software access points to the healthcare network and/or the Internet. One or more Software-as-a-Service applications may run on the patient support apparatus. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259415 | ADJUSTABLE MATTRESS AND ADJUSTABLE BED SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME - An adjustable mattress includes a body portion and an extension portion. The body portion includes a first plurality of spaced-apart fingers extending outwardly from at least one edge thereof. The extension portion includes a second plurality of spaced-apart fingers extending outwardly therefrom. The first plurality of fingers are configured for inter-fit engagement with the second plurality of fingers. The extension portion is movable relative to the body portion to vary a degree of inter-fit engagement of the fingers between a first position, wherein the adjustable mattress defines a first dimension, and a second position, wherein the adjustable mattress defines a second dimension. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259416 | WORK SURFACE EXTENSIONS FOR EMBALMING TABLES AND EMBALMING TABLES INCLUDING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a work surface extension for an embalming table may include a sheet member, one or more spar members, at least one stiffening member, and a clamping member. The at least one stiffening member may include a table accepting opening partially formed by a table datum feature, a strut member that extends laterally from the table accepting opening in a first direction, and a sheet contacting surface the extends laterally from the table accepting opening in a second direction. The table datum feature and the processing surface of the sheet member can be aligned at an extension alignment angle that is acute. The clamping member can be rotatably engaged with the at least one stiffening member. The clamping member may include a table engagement feature that is biased to at least partially enclose the table accepting opening of the at least one stiffening member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259417 | INFLATABLE AIR MATTRESS SNORING DETECTION AND RESPONSE - A method can be provided that includes measuring sound waves using a sound measuring device, determining, at a central controller of an air mattress system, one or more parameter values of the sound waves, comparing the one or more parameter values with values, ranges, or patterns indicative of snoring, identifying a snoring state of a user, and initiating, with the central controller, a change to one or more adjustable features of the air mattress system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259418 | INFLATABLE AIR MATTRESS WITH LIGHT AND VOICE CONTROLS - In one example, this disclosure describes a method including determining, at a central controller of an air mattress system, whether a user is present on a mattress of the air mattress system, initiating a timer in response to determining that the user is present on the mattress, enabling a light control feature of the air mattress system upon determining that the user is present on the mattress after expiration of the timer, and after enabling the light control feature, transmitting, from the central controller, at least one instruction to turn on at least one light of the air mattress system in response to determining that the user is no longer present on the mattress. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259419 | PARTNER SNORE FEATURE FOR ADJUSTABLE BED FOUNDATION - A sleep system comprises at least one mattress including a first sleep area for a first occupant, the first sleep area including a first section for a portion of a body of the first occupant, and a second sleep area adjacent to the first sleep area for a second occupant, the second sleep area including a second section for a portion of a body of the second occupant, an articulation system for articulating the first section and the second section, a first user controller configured to communicate with the articulation system in order to control articulation of the first section, and a second user controller configured to communicate with the articulation system in order to control articulation of the second section, wherein the first user controller is further configured to communicate with the articulation system in order to move the second section into a predetermined position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259420 | RECONFIGURABLE PATIENT SUPPORT - A patient support includes a base, a deck for supporting a patient, and a lift mechanism supporting the deck on the base and configured to adjust the orientation of the deck while allowing the head and foot sections of the deck to be articulated with respect to the seat section of the deck. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259421 | CUSHION STRUCTURE INTEGRATED WITH BODY SUPPORTING DEVICE - The cushion structure integrated with a body supporting device comprises: a decompression material, which is disposed on the body contacting surface of the cushion structure; a connection member, which connects with a surgical table or a fixture on the surgical table which support patient' entire body or a part of patient's body; and a decompression substrate, which is disposed between the decompression material and the connection member making the three of them as one component, wherein the connection member exposes a portion or a plurality of portions in order to connect with the surgical table or the fixture on the surgical table. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259422 | ACUPRESSURE PILLOWS - An acupressure pillow includes pressure members that are interconnected by an elastic member and arranged so that, when the user rests a body part (e.g., head or neck) on the pillow between the pressure members, the pressure members automatically adjust to accommodate the body part and produce pressure on the body part due at least in part to the elastic member, which biases the pressure members toward one another. Thus, the pressure exerted on the body part may have different vector components, including some pressure produced essentially perpendicular to the pillow surface on which the body part rests and some pressure produced at other angles due to the shape of the pressure members and the inward force on the pressure members produced by the elastic member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259423 | Helmet Pillow - A helmet-shaped pillow having a chin strap in the front side, a neck opening, and a face opening above the chin strap. A cushioning material comprising polystyrene microbeads, memory foam, feathers, air, grains, herbs, or polystyrene pellets may be disposed in one or more compartments within the pillow. The cushioning material may be a thermal insulation material. The pillow may include built-in headphones, massaging devices, and an opening for passage of a ponytail. There may be a removable covering for the face opening and an eye covering. An anti-microbial agent may be incorporated into the fabric. The inner layer and outer layer may be reversible through manual manipulation. There may be an image or pattern on one or both outer surfaces of the inner and outer layers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259424 | Counterweight Pillow Sling Sleeping Aid - A sleeping aid device for use when a person is in a seated position, which may provide support for one side of the person's head and/or neck in a semi-lateral direction toward one shoulder through a pillow having a filled shape adapted to rest on the shoulder and support the side of the head, and a counterweight sling strap that goes across the body, connected to the pillow, forming a loop for holding the person's forearms. The sling strap may have a length sufficient to allow both forearms when crossed to be rested on its looped length, and a width sufficient to form a sling to stably support both forearms crossed thereon. The length of the sling strap may be adjusted for better balance in holding the person's forearms. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259425 | Pillow for Support of The Lower Leg - The invention relates to a pillow for supporting the lower leg of a used and methods of use. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259426 | PORTABLE CUSHIONS INCLUDING DEFORMABLE WALL MEMBERS, AND RELATED METHODS - Portable cushions include first and second portions that may be folded relative to one another between a folded state in which the cushion may be carried by a user and an unfolded state in which the cushion may be used to cushion the body of a person or another object. Each of the first and second portions of the cushion includes deformable wall members that are located and configured to define voids therebetween, such that the deformable wall members may be displaced into adjacent voids upon deformation of the deformable wall members during cushioning. Methods of manufacturing such portable cushions include the formation of such first and second portions of a cushion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259427 | FABRIC DIFFUSER FOR FLUIDIZED BED - A fabric diffuser for use with a fluidized person support apparatus is disclosed. A fluidized bed comprises a tank assembly containing fluidizable medium. The tank assembly comprises a fabric diffuser through which fluid is introduced into the fluidizable medium. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259428 | AIR FLUIDIZED THERAPY BED HAVING PULMONARY THERAPY - A patient support apparatus includes an air supply and an air fluidization therapy bed including a fluidization space and a fluidizable medium positioned in the fluidization space. The air fluidization therapy bed receives a flow of pressurized air from the air supply. The flow of pressurized air operable to fluidize the fluidizable medium. The patient support apparatus is configured to provide other therapies, such as pulmonary therapies, in addition to the air fluidization therapy. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259429 | Support System for a Reclining or Sitting Body - A support system including polyurethane layers having different indentation load deflection characteristics and a plurality of zones to vary the level of support in different regions of a reclining or sitting body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259430 | INFLATABLE CUSHION VALVE AND ATTACHMENT APPARATUS - An attachment apparatus for attachment to the air conduits of a zoned air cell cushion or mattress to an associated valve. The attachment apparatus comprises a connector assembly with connectors secured in the ends of air conduits secured in a conduit constraint. Each air conduit is in fluid communication with a separate inflation zone of the cushion or mattress. The also connectors are in fluid cooperation with a valve that places normally isolated zones into fluid communication and vice versa. The connector assembly may functions as a base for any one of a number of valves. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259431 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING SETTINGS OF A BED WITH A REMOTE CONTROL - A method may include presenting a user interface on a display of a remote control to label a first air chamber of a plurality of air chambers; receiving a label from a user for the first air chamber; presenting a prompt to the user on the display to enter a pressure setting for the first air chamber, the prompt including the label received from the user; receiving a pressure setting for the first air chamber from the user; and transmitting a control signal to instruct the first air chamber to adjust pressure to the pressure setting. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259432 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A patient support is provided. The patient support may include a plurality of inflatable members that raise or lower portions of the patient support based on the status of a valve assembly. The patient support may also include a plurality of inflatable members positioned at a foot end of the patient support to support lower legs of a patient including their heels. Another valve assembly is provided to control a bleed rate of air from the heal bladders. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259433 | INFLATABLE AIR MATTRESS ALARM AND MONITORING SYSTEM - This disclosure describes, among other things, techniques for waking a user by changing the user's sleep environment. In one example, a method includes receiving, at a central controller of an air mattress system, at least one user alarm setting, generating, via the central controller, at least one instruction based on the received user alarm setting, and transmitting, from the central controller, the at least one instruction to a first component of the air mattress system to adjust a feature of the first component. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259434 | INFLATABLE AIR MATTRESS SYSTEM WITH DETECTION TECHNIQUES - In one example, this disclosure describes a method including receiving, at a central controller of an air mattress system, a plurality of air pressure value, determining a plurality of average values using the plurality of the received air pressure values, calculating a difference value between a first one of the plurality of average values and a second one of the plurality of average values, comparing the difference value to a threshold value, determining, based on the comparison, whether a user of the air mattress system moved. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259435 | ULTIMATE COMFORT N CARE BED, AND A BED APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SEAMLESSLY CHANGING BED SHEETS WHILE BEING OCCUPIED BY A PERSON, A METHOD OF RELIEVING ULCERS, AND A METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to an ultimate comfort n care bed, and a bed apparatus capable of seamlessly changing bed sheets while being occupied by a person, a method of relieving ulcers, and a method thereof. The present invention also relates to a medical or a hospital bed, and, more particularly, to a hospital bed capable of seamlessly changing bed-sheets while the hospital bed is occupied by a patient. The present invention also comprises of a medical bed apparatus which allows the seamlessly changing of a used bed sheet with a new bed sheet while the bed is occupied by a person, and a method thereof. Optionally, the medical or hospital bed can also have an air bladder system to inflate or deflate the hospital bed mattress while a bed sheet is being changed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259436 | CHECK VALVE REBUILD TOOL - A rebuild tool for a motorcycle fuel tank quick connect fuel tank fitting has a mandrel tool with at least one post extending from a body portion. The post has an internal bore and an axial groove. A generally cylindrical bushing has an internal bore enabling the bushing to be disposed on the at least one post. The bushing forms an axial slit. At least one O-ring capture hook may be installed onto the mandrel tool within the axial groove and locked into place by rotating the bushing on the post. The assembled mandrel tool including the bushing and the O-ring hook is dimensioned to be inserted into the fuel tank fitting for removing at least one of the O-rings. A sleeve element has a bore enabling the sleeve element to be disposed on the post, and a stem element has an enlarged head and a reduced diameter stem section. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259437 | WELDER MULTI-TOOL - A welder multi-tool is provided including a sleeve having a first leg portion, a second leg portion, and a bridge portion interconnecting the first leg portion and the second leg portion. The sleeve extends along a central axis passing through the bridge portion and defines a space between the leg portions. A single axle is attached to the sleeve and spans, along an axis, the space defined between the leg portions. The axis of the axle does not intersect the central axis of the sleeve. The welder multi-tool further includes a plurality of tools rotatably attached to the axle. Each tool axis does not intersect the axis of the axle. The plurality of tools includes a fillet gauge tool and a thickness gauge tool. A further example of the welder multi-tool includes a fillet gauge tool, a thickness gauge tool, a soap stone, and a welding nozzle cleaner. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259438 | Auto Emergency Tool - An ergonomic auto emergency tool for alternatively functioning as a flashlight, an illuminating distress signal, a sonic alai in, a tire depth gauge, a tire air pressure gauge, a seat belt cutter and a motor vehicle window glass breaker. The auto emergency tool includes a main portion and a projecting portion extending from a joining portion and being integral with the main portion, and defining a seat belt-receiving notch therebetween. A knife blade extends across the notch proximate the joining portion. An inner main portion-facing upper surface of the projecting portion is configured to facilitate the movement of the tool towards and through a seat belt, and the bottom outer surface of the projecting portion is curved for both easy handling and for enabling a firm grip when the tool is used to break window glass. The window-breaking mechanism includes a depressible plunger cover for releasing a spring-loaded impact member. A projecting portion and a main housing portion cooperate to define a seat belt receptacle. A blade cover is insertable into the seat belt receptacle. A blade cover includes a tire tread-depth gauge. The auto emergency tool farther has ado: pressure gauge with a digital display. An optional visor clip is also provided for storing the tool on the visor of a motor vehicle. The visor clip has an alternate blade cover for attaching the tool to the visor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259439 | Polycarboxylic Acid Polymers For Treatment of Leather - The present invention relates to methods and polymers based upon vinyl type monomers that contain pendant carboxylic acid groups that may be employed for retanning of leather sourced from animal skins or synthetic leather. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259440 | CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF SUNSCREEN STAINS - The invention is directed to a cleaning composition and method for reducing yellow stains caused by sunscreen components such as avobenzone, oxybenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene or combinations thereof. The cleaning composition employs a synergistic combination of an amine oxide/solvent and a souring agent. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259441 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A reduced dye transfer cycle of operation for a laundry treating appliance having a treating for receiving laundry for treatment includes a treating chemistry application phase where a treating chemistry is supplied to the treating chamber, the treating chemistry including at least one water soluble cationic dye absorber, a surfactant system, and an emulsifier. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259442 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A method of treating laundry in a laundry treating appliance having a treating chamber for receiving the laundry for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation implemented by a controller of the laundry treating appliance includes receiving by the controller an input indicative of the laundry comprising at least one new laundry item. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259443 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A method of treating a load of fabric items in a fabric treating appliance according to cycle of operation, the fabric items having a surface with at least a first charge, the fabric treating appliance including a tub defining a fabric treating chamber for receiving the fabric items for treatment according to the cycle of operation includes introducing into the treating chamber a dye fixative, a surface charge modifying agent, and a treating liquid including at least one treating agent configured to remove soils. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259444 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a rotating drum at least partially defining a treating chamber for the receipt of laundry for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a dye fixative removal phase that includes supplying heated water in the treating chamber and adjusting the pH of the heated water. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259445 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A reduced dye transfer cycle of operation for a laundry treating appliance having a treating chamber for receiving laundry for treatment includes a pre-wetting phase, a wash phase, and a rinse phase and further includes a dye fixative phase, a first dye absorber phase, and a second dye absorber phase. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259446 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A method for inhibiting dye transfer between items of laundry in a fabric treating appliance including a treating chamber for receiving the fabric items for treatment according to a cycle of operation, the method including supplying liquid to the treating chamber to form a liquid mixture comprising the liquid and free dye molecules and dye absorbers in solution or in suspension within the liquid mixture. At least one of ultraviolet (UV) or visible light spectroscopy may be conducted on the liquid to define at least one of an absorbance or fluorescence value indicative of a level of at least one of the dye absorber or complex in the liquid. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259447 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A cycle of operation for a laundry treating appliance having a rotatable treating chamber in which laundry is received for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation, the cycle of operation including a pre-wetting phase which includes misting an exposed surface of the laundry with a pre-wetting liquid and a pre-wash phase which includes supplying a dye fixative to the surface of the laundry wet by the pre-wetting liquid for distributing a dye fixative to a laundry surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259448 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A cycle of operation for a laundry treating appliance having a tub and a rotatable, perforated drum located within the tub and operably coupled with a motor for rotating the drum, the drum at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving laundry for treatment according to a cycle of operation comprises a pre-wash phase in which a treating chemistry is dispensed and a main wash phase. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259449 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A method for wetting laundry in a laundry treating appliance having a rotatable treating chamber in which laundry is received for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation comprises forming an annulus of laundry within the treating chamber prior to wetting the laundry, spraying liquid onto the annulus while the treating chamber is being rotated, after the formation of the annulus, redistributing the laundry, after the redistributing, rotating the treating chamber to form an annulus of laundry, and, while the treating chamber is rotated, recirculating the liquid through the laundry. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259450 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY ITEMS - A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a rotatable treating chamber in which laundry is received for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation includes spraying a color care agent mixture comprising water and a color care agent onto the laundry to cover the laundry with the color care agent to protect the laundry from dyes released from the laundry as a result of supplying a wash mixture comprising a detergent and water to the laundry. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259451 | DRY CLEANING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to dry cleaning system and method thereof. According to the present invention, the dry cleaning system and method provide more economical, safe, convenient, and/or eco-friendly washing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259452 | ENZYMATIC TEXTILE BLEACHING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Described are compositions and methods for enzymatic bleaching of textiles. A perhydrolase enzyme is used in combination with an ester substrate and hydrogen peroxide to produce a peracid for textile bleaching. Textiles bleached by the exhibit increased dye uptake, decreased textile damage, and/or bulkier softer handle than textiles bleached by conventional chemical bleaching processes. | 2014-09-18 |