38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140259453 | GEL-BASED OXIDATION COLORANT INCLUDING AN EMULSIFIER COMBINATION AND THICKENER - The present specification provides for an agent for dyeing keratinic fibers. The agent includes, in a gel-like carrier at least one oxidation dye precursor. The gel-like carrier includes at least one emulsifier combination. The emulsifier combination includes one or more non-ionic polyethoxylated emulsifiers selected from ethoxylated fatty alcohols containing between 8 and 22 carbon atoms, ethoxylated castor oil, or combinations thereof, and one or more polyethylene glycols having an average molecular weight between 100 and 100,000 grams per mole (g-MOL | 2014-09-18 |
20140259454 | DYE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A HETEROCYCLIC OXIDATION BASE AND A 4-AMINOINDOLE COUPLER - The present invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing keratin fibres: at least one oxidation base chosen from 4,5-diaminopyrazole, pyrazolopyrimidine and diamino-N,N-dihydropyrazolone heterocyclic bases, and at least one coupler chosen from the compounds of formula (II) and the addition salts thereof, solvates thereof and solvates of the salts thereof: The composition of the present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain colorations in varied shades, which are strong, chromatic, powerful, aesthetic, sparingly selective and resistant to the various attacking factors to which the hair may be subjected. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259455 | Method of Increasing Chlorine Fastness - The present invention relates to a method of increasing the chlorine fastness of dyed synthetic polyamide fibre materials, which comprises treating the fibre material after dyeing with an aqueous liquor comprising a thiourea/formaldehyde/bisphenol condensate or a thiourea/polyisocyanate adduct. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259456 | SOFT FEEL PRINTED FABRIC AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - Woven, unfinished textiles or yarns may be made softer and more brightly-colored by a method which comprises treating a yarn to weave fabric by sizing the yarn to weave fabric; desizing the sized fabric; bleaching the desized fabric; reducing the number of electrolytes on the bleached fabric; pre-softening the fabric having fewer electrolytes; fabric printing the pre-softened fabric; and finishing the fabric printed fabric. A fabric printed textile comprising a self cross-linked low glass transition temperature acrylic binder film on fibers of a fabric printed textile, where the fibers are impregnated with a polysiloxane polymer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259457 | PROCESS FOR DYEING FABRIC - In one aspect, the invention relates to methods for dyeing greige goods to produce a random dye pattern, compositions and articles produced therefrom. In a further aspect, the invention relates to methods of methods for dyeing greige goods to produce a random dye pattern using a dyeing machine. In still a further aspect, the invention relates to methods of producing unique dye patterns for greige goods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259458 | PROCESSES AND COMPOSITIONS FOR BRIGHTNESS IMPROVEMENT IN PAPER PRODUCTION - Compositions and methods that preserve and enhance the brightness of pulp, and also improve the color of pulp or paper, when applied during different stages of a papermaking process, are disclosed. The compositions and methods maintain or enhance brightness, prevent yellowing, and enhance the performance of paper products. The compositions can include a mixture of reducing agents and can also include optical brighteners, chelants, polycarboxylates, or other additives. The mixture of reducing agents can include a borohydride, such as sodium borohydride, and any other reducing agent, such as a sulfite or bisulfite. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259459 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADHESIVE APPLICATION OF A CUSTOMIZED SOLE-SHAPED PAD - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for applying an adhesive film to the sole of shoes. Application of a portion of the adhesive film can be performed by receiving a shoe on top of the adhesive film, which in turn is above a plate and compressible pins. Upon receiving the shoe, the plate is raised or lowered, and the compressible pins mark the perimeter of the sole of the shoe. The adhesive film is cut in a sole-shaped pattern due to the height differentiation, resulting in a sole-shaped portion of the adhesive film being adhered to the sole of the shoe. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259460 | MOLDABLE AND REUSABLE MATERIAL POSITIONABLE IN FOOTWEAR AND A TOOL FOR INSERTING, SHAPING, AND REMOVING THE SAME - Kits, systems, methods, materials, and tools for improving footwear wearability are provided. In one aspect, a kit includes a deformable material adapted to be positioned into footwear, and a tool including a first end and a second end. The first end of the tool is adapted to engage the deformable material, move the material to a desired position in the footwear, and shape the material. The second end of the tool is adapted to engage the material and remove the material from the footwear. In another aspect, a method of improving wearabilty of footwear includes positioning a deformable material into footwear, engaging the material with a first end of a tool, moving the material to a desired portion of the footwear with the tool, and deforming the material into a desired shape with the first end of the tool. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259461 | METHOD OF MAKING INJECTION MOLDED FOOTWEAR - A method of making injection molded footwear includes placing a last into the internal cavity of a mold with the last and cavity being configured such that there is a space between them which is greater than the desired thickness of the footwear skin. An elastically deformable scrim is placed over the last before the last is paced in the mold. The scrim has a first thickness when not compressed and a second thickness when compressed. The difference between the first and second thickness is approximately equal to the desired thickness of the footwear skin. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259462 | Method Of Manufacturing A Fluid-Filled Chamber With A Tensile Element - A method of manufacturing a fluid-filled chamber with a tensile element includes manufacturing a tensile element and incorporating the tensile element into a chamber. A first material layer, a second material layer, and a spacing structure having a plurality of support portions and a plurality of gaps may be stacked. The material layers may be located on either side of the spacing structure or on one side of the spacing structure. A strand may be stitched through the gaps to join the material layers and to form the tensile element. The spacing structure may be removed, and the first material layer may be spaced from the second material layer such that segments of the strand extend between the material layers. The tensile element may then be secured to opposite interior surfaces of an outer barrier, and the outer barrier may be pressurized to place the strand in tension. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259463 | COMPOSITE ACTION SUPPORT STRUCTURES - A composite action support structure for a bridge or other civil infrastructure includes an elongate member made of a plastic material and providing load bearing capability. A cover plate is made of a plastic material and extends along at least a portion of the length of the elongate member. A lower surface of the cover plate is mated to the upper surface of the elongate member. A plurality of panels made of a plastic material are arranged at an angle to the cover plate, and a lower surface of each of the panels mates with an upper surface of the cover plate. The elongate member, the cover plate and the plurality of panels form a structural unit. The plastic materials used can include virgin plastic, thermoplastic, recycled thermoplastic composite, recycled structural composite, combinations thereof, and the like. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259464 | Pool Cleaning Device With Wheel Drive Assemblies - A drive system for a pool cleaner is disclosed, the drive system including a motor operatively connected relative to an axle for driving rotation of the axle. The axel in turn is connected to and drives the rotation of (i) a roller assembly including a roller for cleaning a target surface and (ii) a wheel drive assembly engaged with an idler gear for driving a wheel. Notably the axis of rotation of the roller assembly is different than the axis of rotation of the wheel. Thus, the wheel drive assembly may drive the wheel by interacting with a surface of a cylindrical flange of the wheel. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259465 | HYDRAULIC SWIMMING POOL CLEANERS WITH ELECTRICITY GENERATORS - Generation of electricity on-board, principally, certain hydraulic pool cleaners is described. Magnets may be caused to move within coils by (normal) cooperative actions of diaphragm-type valves and external pumps, thus generating electricity without changing the operational principles of the cleaners. The generated electricity may be used to power electrical devices either on-board the cleaners or elsewhere. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259466 | Swimming Pool Pressure Cleaner Including Automatic Timing Mechanism - A fluid distribution system for an underwater pool cleaner comprises an inlet body having an inlet for receiving a supply of pressurized fluid, a valve assembly body in fluid communication with the inlet of the inlet body and including a plurality of fluid outlets, a first one of the outlets provides fluid for propelling the underwater pool cleaner in a forward direction and a second one of the outlets provides fluid for propelling the underwater pool cleaner in a reverse direction, and a valve subassembly fluidicly driven by the supply of pressurized fluid and periodically switching the supply of pressurized fluid from the first one of the outlets to the second one of the outlets to periodically change direction of propulsion of the underwater pool cleaner. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259467 | VACUUM HEAD AND HOSE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for an improved underwater vacuum cleaning system. Urging elements are provided on a vacuum head to encourage debris, especially large pieces of underwater debris, to matriculate under the head or otherwise toward the vacuum opening, rather than traveling over the head or otherwise NOT toward the vacuum opening. Various embodiments of engagement elements are disclosed between the vacuum head and a vacuum hose to improve the connection therebetween. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259468 | SYSTEM FOR ELECTROSTATIC REMOVAL OF DEBRIS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A debris removal device for electrostatically removing debris may include a sheet comprising a plurality of conductive traces and a driver circuit positioned in electrical communication with the conductive traces of the sheet. Each conductive trace may be spaced apart from adjacent conductive traces. Furthermore, the driver circuit may be configured to selectively energize subsets of the plurality of conductive trace. The driver circuit may be configured to energize the subsets of the plurality of conductive traces sequentially. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259469 | Electronic Toothbrush with Vibration Dampening - An electronically powered toothbrush. The toothbrush includes a brush head including a plurality of bristles, a motor, and an output shaft connected to the brush head and the motor. The output shaft is selectively rotated by the motor. The toothbrush further includes a bumper assembly connected to the output shaft and configured to conserve kinetic energy from the output shaft during rotation and reapply the kinetic energy to the output shaft. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259470 | VIBRATING TOOTHBRUSH - A vibrating toothbrush is provided with vibration-isolating zones that substantially isolate vibrations in the head and reduce vibrations transmitted to the handle without sacrificing structural integrity around the vibration-isolation zones. Such zones may generally comprise neck material that is reduced in cross-section, thinned, replaced by dampening material, or removed altogether to create transmission-inhibiting voids. The vibration-isolating zones may be further supported by the housing of the vibratory element to maintain the structural integrity around the zones and to thereby alleviating weakness conditions that might subject the toothbrush to fatigue and breakage conditions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259471 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT WITH CAVITATION SYSTEM - An oral care implement generates cavitation within the oral cavity. One or more cavitation cleaning elements may be located in the head area of the oral care implement. The cavitation cleaning element vibrates at a frequency that produces cavitation of fluids within the oral cavity. The oral care implement may include an elastomeric cavitation cleaning element. A cleaning element may be configured to vibratory release an oral care substance from a container; and a body for gripping the implement. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259472 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AMPLITUDE OF A POWER TOOTHBRUSH BRUSHHEAD IN THE MOUTH - The power toothbrush includes a handle ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140259473 | VIBRATION COMPENSATION SYSTEM FOR POWER TOOTHBRUSHES - A power toothbrush having a vibration compensation system, the toothbrush including a toothbrush housing ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140259474 | MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN, SONIC TOOTHBRUSH AND WATER FLOSSER - A sonic toothbrush system including an electric motor, a brush shaft, a drive assembly, a fluid conduit connected to a pressurized, pulsed water source, and a water jet nozzle positioned on the brush head and connected to the fluid conduit. The electric motor includes a drive shaft. When the electric motor is caused to operate, the drive shaft continuously rotates until the motor is caused to stop. The drive assembly is coupled between the drive shaft and brush shaft. The drive assembly is configured to convert the rotation of the drive shaft into sonic oscillation of a toothbrush supported on an end of the brush shaft. The drive assembly further forms part of the fluid conduit to deliver a pulsed water stream to the jet nozzle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259475 | Roller Brush For Surface Cleaning Robots - A roller brush for a cleaning appliance that includes a brush core defining a longitudinal axis of rotation and three or more dual rows of bristles disposed on and equidistantly spaced along a circumference the brush core. Each dual row of bristles includes a first bristle row of a first bristle composition and having a first height and a second bristle row of a second bristle composition stiffer than the first bristle composition and having a second height. The second bristle row is circumferentially spaced from the first bristle row by a gap less than or equal to 10% of the first height. Also, the first height is less than or equal to 90% of the second height. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259476 | SNOW REMOVAL TRUCK BROOM SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A broom assembly for a vehicle includes a frame, a broom core axle rotatably coupled to the frame and defining an axis around which a broom rotates when in use, an actuator coupled to the frame and positioned to raise and lower the broom core axle relative to the frame, and a controller. The controller has an output for adjusting the actuator and an input for receiving position information from a sensor. The controller is configured to use the received position information to automatically lower the broom core axle over a period of operation to account for an estimated wear of the broom. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259477 | OPTIC CONNECTOR CLEANING APPARATUS - An optic connector cleaning apparatus includes a driving assembly, a cleaning tape and a casing. The driving module includes a reel assembly. The cleaning tape includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the cleaning tape winds at the reel assembly; the casing includes an inverting structure and a cleaning region. The cleaning tape winds about the inverting structure. The first surface of the cleaning tape is exposed to the cleaning region, the cleaning tape winds about the inverting structure to expose the second surface through the cleaning region. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259478 | Surface Cleaning Apparatus - A surface cleaning apparatus may include a surface cleaning head including a cleaning pad mount that is configured to receive a cleaning pad and a water distribution system including a first heating unit in fluid communication with a water reservoir and having a water outlet in communication with the cleaning pad mount. The water distribution system may be configured to deliver water to the water outlet as liquid water. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259479 | LANE MAINTENANCE MACHINE HAVING CONDITIONER AND/OR CLEANER MIXING CAPABILITY - A bowling lane maintenance machine is provided with separate reservoirs for constituent conditioning components to allow separate storage of the conditioning components and mixing of the conditioning components just prior to application to a surface of the bowling lane. One conditioning component may be a polar component such as a polyethylene glycol and another conditioning component may be a non-polar component such as a mineral oil based product. Separate reservoirs for constituent cleaning components are also provided so that the cleaning components may also be stored separately and then mixed together just prior to application to the bowling lane surface. Primary and secondary drive wheels are positioned on opposite sides of the machine forwardly of a conditioner application roller in the intended forward direction of travel of the machine so that they do not leave “tracks” on the conditioner after its application on the bowling lane. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259480 | OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR CLEANER - The present invention provides an optical fiber connector cleaner in which the rotation of the cleaning shaft is linked with the feeding of the cleaning tape so that it is possible to wipe the dirt on the end surface of the connector off reliably. A forwarding and reversing mechanism of the optical fiber connector cleaner is formed of a fixing member contacting the second casing so as to be slidable, and a coil spring biasing the second casing forward in the one direction for the fixing member, a rotation mechanism is formed of a first rack gear disposed on the fixing member, a first gear rotatably mounted in the second casing, and a second gear connected to a base end of the shaft | 2014-09-18 |
20140259481 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR CLEANING TOOL - An optical connector cleaning tool includes a cleaning body that is fed and moved, a feeding mechanism that performs supply and take-up of the cleaning body, a housing body that houses the feeding mechanism, an extension portion that extends from the housing body, comprising a plurality of distal end tube portions, and an outer tube body through which the plurality of distal end tube portions pass, including a plurality of distal end openings from which the plurality of distal end tube portions are extended; and a head member that is passed through each of the plurality of distal end tube portions and that presses the cleaning body against the joining end face at the distal end of the extension portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259482 | Shoe Sanitation Device - A device for disinfecting the soles of shoes or feet is disclosed. The device contains a spool of sanitizing wipe stretched across an opening. The user may step into the opening to sanitize shoe or foot soles, and also may wind the sanitizing wipe spool to reveal a fresh, unused portion of sanitizing wipe. The device may also contain a second opening that allows access to a drying material. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259483 | WIPES WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to a wipe comprising a nonwoven substrate comprising one or more layers of fibers. A plurality of the fibers each comprise a plurality of fibrils extending outwardly from a surface of the fibers. The plurality of fibrils comprise a lipid ester. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259484 | WATER DISPERSIBLE WIPE SUBSTRATE - Water dispersible nonwoven substrates in accordance with the present invention are formed primarily of individualized bast fibers substantially free of pectin. The nonwoven substrate can include staple fibers to a lesser extent than the individualized bast fibers. Individualized bast fibers include fibers derived from the flax and hemp plants. The nonwoven substrate is formed into a web in a wet or a dry state and subsequently bonded to produce a water dispersible nonwoven substrate. The nonwoven substrate can be a tissue or a wet wipe. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259485 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement such as a toothbrush includes a head defining a longitudinal axis and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements supported by the toothbrush head. The tooth cleaning elements preferably include at least one tooth polishing unit having a polishing element including a supporting base and a flexible tooth polishing head extending angularly from the base and defining a polishing surface. In a preferred embodiment, the polishing element is made of an elastomeric material. In some embodiments, the polishing element may be comprised of a plurality of individual polishing members. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259486 | PLASTIC BRISTLES INFUSED WITH CARBONATE - Polymers are infused with carbonates, such as alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts of carbonate, bicarbonate and sesquicarbonate, alone or in combination. The carbonates are soluble, soft, and have been infused within the polymeric material in a sufficient amount to provide an alkaline aqueous environment to inhibit microbes when the polymeric material is contacted with water. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259487 | BRUSH CONTAINING MONO-FILAMENTS CONTAINING POLYAMIDE-410 - This invention relates to a brush containing mono-filaments containing a polyamide which comprises polyamide-410. Preferably, the brush is a toothbrush. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259488 | Optibrush - Full mouth toothbrush, just need to chew to get gingival massage and plaque removal for: disabled, challenged, and elderly. Using a skeletal structure: extending “ribs” or “dental impression tray” with bristles properly placed which will allow spacing for cleaning and drying device, while providing bristles to brush teeth and gums of both arches at once. Bristles proper length and angle to ADA specifications. Fluoride mouthwash can be used in place of toothpaste for bedridden. This item will be able to be washed in a dishwasher, in three sizes, large, medium, small, This product can be made disposable, single arch design, disposable or reusable, with a handle, and in multiple colors/combinations. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259489 | Hybrid Paintbrush - The hybrid paintbrush is a paintbrush with characteristics ideal for trim work. The hybrid cross-sectional shape creates a narrow trailing edge, resulting in a fine line for working close to corners and other edges. The wide leading edge acts as a storage location for paint due to its large quantity of bristles. The synergistic result is a paintbrush that has the narrow trailing line of a trim brush, but with the paint-carrying capacity of a larger brush. This allows the novice, who lacks the ability to control the large number of bristles in a larger brush, to effectively cut in a room in a short period of time, minimizing the quantity of times he must reload the brush with paint, or wipe off areas unintentionally painted. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259490 | DISPOSABLE WIPERS AND TOWELS CONTAINING 100% RECYCLED FIBERS - A high utility (strong in both dry and wet states, highly absorbent, abrasion resistant, thick, and soft) disposable wiper or towel that contains 85% or more recycled fibers and, in one construction, 100% recycled fibers. The recycled fibers are from post-consumer waste and/or post-industrial waste. The base sheet is produced in a wet-pressed, creped process and is post-treated using a DRC process. The final wiper or towel is a double re-creped, non-woven sheet having a first side and a second side. The non-woven sheet includes about 85% to about 90% by weight of cellulose fibers. The non-woven sheet includes at least about 10% to about 15% by weight of binder. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259491 | MULTI-LAYERED CLEANING CLOTH - A multi-layer cleaning cloth including a backing layer, a cleaning layer and an absorbent core. The absorbent core ranges from a weight of 70 GSM to 90 GSM or in some embodiments, 80 GSM. The backing layer may be porous or liquid-impervious. The layers are fusion-bonded to create a pocket between the backing layer and the cleaning layer for containing the absorbent core. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259492 | Golf Towel with an Attachment Apparatus - A recreational towel with an attachment apparatus includes a main body and a female snap-attachment, where the female snap-attachment is connected with the main body. The main body functions as the towel, where the main body is folded into three different sections so that the main body can be efficiently used by the users. A female fastener of the female snap-attachment engages with a male fastener of a golf bag so that the female snap-attachment can function as the attachment apparatus. The female fastener allows the main body to be selectively engage with the golf bag so that the user can easily secure or remove the recreational towel. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259493 | HAND OPERATED TOOL FOR APPLICATION OF VINYL GRAPHIC MATERIALS - The present invention relates to hand tools, and more specifically, to a hand operated application tool for the application of vinyl film materials. The application tool includes a head portion having an elongated relatively thin blade member constructed from a substantially rigid material. A strengthening rib is formed along a top edge of the blade portion allowing the lower portion of the blade member to be formed thinner than would be possible without the rib while still maintaining a substantially rigid tool. A handle member may be attached to the rib portion of the blade member to allow for one handed operation of a blade having an elongated working surface. A layer of padding material is preferably attached along the working surface of the blade member to compensate for slightly uneven surfaces while applying even pressure across the entire working surface of the blade. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259494 | DOUBLE-SIDED MOP - A mop includes a first section having a first side, a second section having a second side, and an embedded, semi-permeable layer disposed between the first and second sections to manage an amount of liquid flowing from the first side to the second side. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259495 | TWISTED TUBULAR WEB ELEMENT AND MOP HEAD MADE THEREFROM - A tubular web element is made from a strip of fabric having opposing longitudinal edges. The strip is longitudinally twisted to define a hollow tube having between approximately 0.01-0.95 turns per inch. At least one helical gap is defined between the opposing longitudinal edges of the hollow tube. The opposing longitudinal edges have self-fused edge regions. The hollow tube has self-fused longitudinally-extending regions between its opposing longitudinal edges. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259496 | Cleaning Pad With Abrasive Layer - A cleaning pad is provided. The cleaning pad includes a cover layer, a core, and an attachment layer. The core is located between the cover layer and the attachment layer. A porous abrasive substance is applied to the attachment layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259497 | Paint Roller - A paint roller sleeve assembly and a method for washing it for reuse. The sleeve assembly includes a core of a size to fit a conventional paint roller handle. The core is compressible by hand radially, to allow a tubular flexible outer cover including a backing layer and a layer of paint-carrying fiber pile to be removed for washing and thereafter be replaced on the core for reuse. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259498 | Methods and apparatuses for roll-on coating - Methods and apparatuses for a deposition system are provided to deposit a thin coating layer on flat substrates, such as semiconductors or panels. In an embodiment, liquid supplied rollers accepting liquid media provide liquid chemicals to the substrates for coating the substrates. The liquid delivery system can control the flow and the pressure of the liquid to achieve optimum process condition with minimum excess waste. In another embodiment, rollers with non-uniform distribution of liquid media provide a non-uniform thickness profile on the substrates, which can be used to compensate for the non-uniformity of subsequent processes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259499 | CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning head includes tip and corner ends configured for providing enlarged areas at the tip and corner ends of the cleaning head to enable the cleaning element to form a sharp 90° corner when wrapped around the tip and corners of the cleaning head. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259500 | CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus includes a flexible, initially flat sheet, which is attached to the cleaning head of a cleaning apparatus by interlocking with a compressible foam substrate on the cleaning head, or by attachment members carried on the cleaning head which interact with the sheet itself or with separate attachment members carried on the sheet and the cleaning head. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259501 | CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus includes different combinations of a reduced compressible material substrate and a thicker paddle head, and a reduced radius tip to clean sharp corners. A slide lock holds one pin end of the handle to the cleaning head. A small sized cleaning head with at least two reduced radius tips is also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259502 | Sponge with One or More Surface Openings - A sponge with a sponge body and at least one opening in the side surface or surfaces to receive one or more fingers and thumbs of a user. The at least one opening may be located along the perimeter of the sponge. The at least one opening is capable of providing protection to a user's fingernail, knuckles, and other parts of the finger, during use. The sponge body may be formed into any shape or size. Additionally, the openings may be dimensioned such that they are capable of receiving and protecting the fingers and thumbs of a user. The sponge body can be formed from any acceptable material, such as poly vinyl alcohol (PVA). | 2014-09-18 |
20140259503 | MOTOR VEHICLE WINDSCREEN WIPER WINDSCREEN WASHER LIQUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - The invention concerns a motor vehicle windscreen wiper windscreen washer liquid distribution system including a windscreen washer liquid distribution network having:
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20140259504 | UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR FOR ATTACHMENT OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE WITH MULTIPLE TYPES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS - A connector for connecting a wiper blade and multiple types of wiper arms, the connector including a base for attachment to a wiper blade. The connector further includes a receiving element attached to the base, the receiving element having a structure to receive and be connected to at least six different wiper arms. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259505 | CONNECTORS AND CONNECTOR KIT FOR ATTACHMENT OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE TO MULTIPLE TYPES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS - A kit for connecting a wiper blade and multiple types of wiper arms, the kit including a container and a set of connectors located within an interior of the container. The set of connectors includes a first connector having a structure to receive and be connected to at least two different wiper arms that are part of a first class of wiper arms. The set of connectors includes a second connector having a structure to receive and be connected to at least two different wiper arms that are part of a second class of wiper arms. The set of connectors includes a third connector having a structure to receive and be connected to at least two different wiper arms that are part of a third class of wiper arms, wherein the first class, the second class and the third class are different from one another. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259506 | WIPER BLADE - A wiper blade with a wiper strip, in the lateral longitudinal grooves of which spring rails are inserted as springy supporting elements. The ends of the spring rails are connected with one another by a bridge in that side parts of the bridge are supported at the upper side of the spring rail and engage recesses of the spring rails, whereas a middle part of the bridge bridges a back strip of the wiper strip, which forms the upper boundary of the longitudinal grooves. It is proposed that the spring rails, at their front faces, have short slots, which extend in the longitudinal direction of the spring rails and which are engaged by the I-shaped angle pieces of the bridge. Lower legs of the angle pieces are directed towards the middle of the spring rails, gripping these from below. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259507 | WINDSHIELD WIPER-ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAVING A SAFETY POSITION, CONNECTOR AND ADAPTER FOR SUCH A DEVICE, AND WIPING SYSTEM COMPRISING SAID ATTACHMENT DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for attaching a windshield wiper blade to a drive arm of a wiping system. The device comprises a connector attached to the blade and an adapter ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140259508 | Temporary Scrubbing Appendage For A Windshield Wiper Assembly - The present invention is directed to a wiper brush appendage that easily attaches to a wiper blade to aid in the removal of compacted solids, insect remains, light frost and the like. The wiper brush appendage is an elongated member of pliable plastic, such as one of the varieties of thermoplastics. The invention has a slot on the top side that runs the entire length that easily spreads to allow it to encompass a wiper blade, as well as multiple rows of brush hairs along the underside. It has a specific inside pocket with inturned flanges and small depressions that put pressure on the wiper blade and limits the movement of the invention while in use. Once installed over the wiper, the user turns on the wiper assembly and the brushes scrub against the windshield. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259509 | Central Vacuum System Hose Retractor Valve With Vacuum Assisted Hose Lock And Seal - A hose retractor valve for central vacuum cleaning systems that utilize retractable suction hoses that retract into a system vacuum tubing for storage. The hose retractor valve includes a vacuum assisted hose lock and seal assembly comprising a tapered cylinder and an elastomeric cylinder which restrain the vacuum hose from being drawn into the system vacuum tubing while in use, and seals around the hose outer diameter to prevent air from passing between the inside of the system vacuum tubing and exterior of the hose at the valve assembly. The hose lock and seal assembly is self-locking and vacuum assisted, while also permitting additional hose to be extracted by pulling on the hose. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259510 | Surface Cleaning Apparatus - A surface cleaning apparatus may include a surface cleaning head including a cleaning pad mount that is configured to receive a cleaning pad. A steam distribution system may be provided and may include a steam unit in fluid communication with a water reservoir and may have a steam outlet in communication with the cleaning pad mount. A cleaning solution distribution system may be provided and may include a cleaning solution reservoir in communication with a dispensing outlet. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259511 | AUTONOMOUS SURFACE CLEANING ROBOT FOR DRY CLEANING - An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259512 | CLEANING SYSTEM UTILIZING A REGENERATIVE BLOWER - A cleaning system comprises a power plant, a regenerative blower having a power input shaft, a suction port, and a discharge port, an interface assembly configured for transmitting power from the power plant to the regenerative blower, a pump configured for generating pressurized water, and a heat exchanger system configured for heating the pressurized water. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259513 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - A surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed having an upper portion mounted to a surface cleaning head, a portable surface cleaning unit mounted to the upper portion, an above floor cleaning wand removably receivable in the upper portion, and a wand lock having a locked position in which the wand is secured to the upper portion and an unlocked position in which the wand is removable from the upper portion. The upper portion may stabilize the wand when the wand is drivingly connected to the cleaning head. An electrified flexible air flow conduit may electrically connect the surface cleaning head to the cleaning unit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259514 | FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE INCLUDING A SANITIZE MODE - A floor cleaning machine for cleaning a surface includes a body, a distribution nozzle supported by the body, a supply tank assembly coupled to the body in fluid communication with the distribution nozzle, a suction nozzle supported by the body, and a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle. The suction source is operable to draw fluid and dirt from the surface through the suction nozzle. The floor cleaning machine also includes a recovery tank coupled to the body in fluid communication with the suction source to receive and store fluid and dirt drawn through the suction nozzle. The floor cleaning machine is operable in a first mode to wash the surface and is operable in a second mode to sanitize the surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259515 | STEAM DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR STEAM CLEANING DEVICES - A steam cleaner having a base with a bottom and a sidewall extending from the bottom to form an outer perimeter of the base, and a handle extending from the base. A fluid tank and a steam generator are operatively associated with the handle or the base. The steam generator receives fluid from the fluid tank and convert it into steam. A first control selectively operates the steam generator. The base has a bottom steam distributor on the bottom of the base and a side steam distributor on the sidewall or a top wall of the base. The bottom distributor distributes the steam towards a first region located within the outer perimeter of the base. The side distributor distributes the steam towards a second region located outside the outer perimeter of the base. A second control selects whether to distribute steam through the bottom or side distributor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259516 | STEAMER MOP HAVING QUICK CHANGE CLEANING PAD - The invention relates generally to an improved mop having A support arm having a handle, a mop head that is pivotally attached to said support arm, a pair of rollers disposed in said mop head, a cleaning pad rotatably carried by said rollers so that a first roller carries said cleaning pad and a second roller draws sections of said cleaning pad across a cleaning area defined by said mop head, a spray nozzle carried by said mop head that is fluidly connected to a cleaning solution container for allowing the user to select and spray a cleaning solution on the surface being cleaned, and an ultra violet light source disposed on said mop head for disinfecting said cleaning pad. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259517 | Vacuum Cleaning Systems and Methods with Integral Vacuum Assisted Hose Storage System - A storage system for a vacuum cleaning system has a hose storage structure defining a storage chamber having a storage chamber inlet port and a storage chamber outlet operatively connected to the common chamber operatively connected to a vacuum. The storage chamber defines a chamber cross-sectional area. The hose end carrier defines a carrier cross-sectional area, where the carrier cross-sectional area is slightly less than the chamber cross-sectional area. The hose member defines a hose cross-sectional area, where the hose member cross-sectional area is sized and dimension with respect to the carrier cross-sectional area to facilitate movement of the hose member along the storage chamber. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259518 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - A portable surface cleaning unit is disclosed. The surface cleaning apparatus includes a surface cleaning head having a dirty air inlet, an upper portion moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a storage position and a floor cleaning position, a portable surface cleaning unit comprising a suction motor and an air treatment member removably mounted to the upper portion, a cleaning wand removably mounted to the upper portion, a flexible air flow conduit forming at least part of an air flow path from the wand to the surface cleaning unit, and a wand lock having a locked position in which the wand is secured to the upper portion and an unlocked position in which the wand is removable from the upper portion. The wand lock may include a wand release actuator which is provided on the wand and is removable with the wand from the upper portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259519 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - A surface cleaning apparatus is disclosed having an upper portion moveably mounted to a surface cleaning head between a storage position and a floor cleaning position, an above floor cleaning wand removably receivable in the upper portion, a flexible air flow conduit, a lower mounting member provided on an outer surface of the upper portion, an upper mounting member provided on at least one of the outer surface of the upper portion and the wand, and a portable surface cleaning unit comprising a suction motor and an air treatment member removably mounted to the upper portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259520 | VACUUM CLEANER EDGE CLEANING SYSTEM - A vacuum cleaner having a based and a handle. The handle has first and second valves to selectively receive suction airflow from a main suction inlet, a first edge cleaning inlet, and an accessory hose. The first valve is operable to connect a dirt separator to either a main floor cleaning inlet or an auxiliary cleaning inlet. The second valve is operable to selectively connect the auxiliary cleaning inlet to the edge cleaning inlet. The accessory hose is mountable to an accessory hose mount on the handle. When mounted, the accessory hose contacts a second actuator for the second valve to hold the second valve in an edge cleaning position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259521 | VACUUM CLEANER AGITATOR CLEANER WITH BRUSHROLL LIFTING MECHANISM - A vacuum cleaner having a base, an agitator, a motor, an agitator cleaner, first and second support assemblies, and an actuator. The agitator cleaner is movable to be spaced from the agitator or to engage the agitator to remove debris while the motor rotates the agitator. The support assemblies collectively support the base on a surface to be cleaned, and the first support assembly is movable between a raised position in which the agitator is proximal to the surface and a lowered position in which the agitator is spaced from the surface. The actuator is movable between an idle position and an operative position. The actuator has a first controller to move the agitator cleaner into the first position when the actuator is in the idle position, and a second controller to move the first support assembly to the lowered position when the actuator is in the operative position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259522 | TUFTING METHOD AND BRUSHROLL FOR VACUUM CLEANER - A method of tufting, with a tufting tool, a brushroll dowel for a vacuum cleaner having a bristle stiffener protruding from the dowel and a bristle hole adjacent the bristle stiffener. The tufting tool includes a notch. The method provides a brushroll with bristles tufted into the bristle hole adjacent the bristle stiffener. A brushroll for a vacuum cleaner can be made using an injection molding process, with bristle stiffeners integrally molded with the dowel and a plurality of stiffened bristles protruding from the brush dowel adjacent to the bristle stiffeners. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259523 | DOOR STOP - Various implementations of a hinge-mounted door stop are disclosed. In some implementations, the door stop is fashioned to be unobtrusive when installed on a door hinge assembly in order to reduce a possibility of being noticed in plain sight. Moreover, the door stop has a simple construction that allows quick and easy installation on a door hinge assembly relative to other configurations. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259524 | MODULAR WINDOW BALANCE ASSEMBLY - A set of components is provided that may be adapted for constructing a plurality of window balance assemblies. The set of components may include a spring module and a carrier module. The spring module may include a housing engaging a first portion of a spring member. The housing may have a first engagement feature disposed at a first end and a second engagement feature disposed at a second end opposite the first end. The carrier module may be configured to receive a portion of a window sash and may include a third engagement feature. The third engagement feature may be connectable with the first engagement feature. The third engagement feature may also be connectable with the second engagement feature. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259525 | VISION LITE AND SCREW BOSS CHANNEL - A kit for mounting a frame in a partitioning structure such as a door, and a door including a vision lite. The kit includes a male frame half, a female frame half, and threaded fasteners. The female frame half defines an elongated channel, where the channel includes a bottom with walls extending therefrom with a width adapted to receive a threaded fastener. The first frame piece and the second frame piece are configured to be mounted to each other when the threaded fasteners extend through the first frame piece and into the channel. An installation of such a kit in a door, with window glass, may provide a vision lite in the door. The channel may be configured such that the threaded fasteners penetrate the bottom of the channel when the first frame piece and the second frame piece are installed. The threaded fasteners may be self-tapping screws. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259526 | QUICK COUPLING FURNITURE HINGE - A quick coupling furniture hinge for a quick arrangement of a door of a furniture element onto a base furniture element, wherein the hinge comprises a hinge pot arranged in the furniture door and a hinge arm pivotably fastened thereon. The hinge arm is provided with a mounting assembly fixed in the hinge arm, via which mounting assembly the hinge arm is fastened to a base mounting panel that is fixed on the base furniture element, so that the pivotable assemblies co-operate independently from each other with each complementarily shaped element arranged on the base mounting panel. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259527 | VERTICAL ADJUSTABLE HINGE - A vertically adjustable hinge includes a first leaf rotatably connected to a leaf assembly. The leaf assembly defines an opening with at least a first inclined surface and includes a block received in the opening. The block defines a threaded hole and at least a second inclined surface abutting the first inclined surface. A leaf assembly housing receives the leaf assembly and the block. The leaf assembly housing defines screw holes for receiving a screw that passes through the threaded hole. A rotation of a screw in the threaded hole causes a horizontal translation of the block, which in turn causes a vertical translation of the leaf assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259528 | Adjustable Pivot Deck Lid - An adjustable hinge set and a method for making it improves mounting of a deck lid to a motor vehicle body by permitting mass production adjustments without distortion or multiplication of the parts installed. A hinge set bracket with spaced flanges receiving a pivot strap and pivot therebetween is formed with a substantially vertical slot in each flange. At least one insert having a collar and a stem, reinforces the spacing between the support flanges, as the pivot pin compressionally engages the flanges. Preferably, two inserts having a collar and a stem have a combined length that reinforces the predetermined spacing within a predetermined tolerance when compression is adjusted. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259529 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING DOOR ON CABINET BELOW OPENING THEREOF - A hinge assembly for mounting a door on a cabinet below an opening thereof is provided. The hinge assembly may include a pin defining an axis about which the door rotates, the pin being supported by a hinge plate and including a splined portion. Moreover, the hinge assembly may include a height adjuster including an inner circumference through which the pin extends and at least a portion that is rotatable about the pin. The hinge assembly additionally may include a first cam element including a cam surface and an inner circumference through which the pin extends, the inner circumference corresponding to the splined portion of the pin for mating therewith at a single position, the first cam element being vertically adjustable along the splined portion of the pin through rotation of the rotatable portion of the height adjuster about the pin. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259530 | Quick Assembly Hinge Mechanism for Joining First and Second Panel Members - A quick assembly hinge mechanism for joining first and second panel members having top and bottom surfaces. The hinge mechanism comprises a first wing portion securable to a first edge of the first panel member, a second wing portion securable to a first edge of the second panel member, a pin member mounted to the first wing portion and a hook member mounted to the second wing portion. The pin member is generally parallel to the first edge of the first panel member when the first wing portion is secured thereto. When the second wing portion is secured to the second panel member, the opening of the bowl of the hook member directed generally downwardly toward the plane of the bottom surface of the second panel member. When the first and second panel members are generally co-planar with their respective first edges adjacent to one another the hook member receivable over at least a portion of the pin member, such that when the first panel member is rotated upwardly to form a generally a right angle with the second panel member the pin member is rotatable within the hook bowl preventing the lateral and vertical displacement of the first and second edges of the panel members. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259531 | RELEASABLE HOOD HINGE WITH POSITIVE RESET - A releasable hood hinge assembly having a reset member, a return block, an overjump and a landing offset from the return block, the return block having a positive stop, wherein the reset member is idle in the pre-crash condition, engages the landing in the post-crash condition and is blocked by the positive stop from returning to the pre-crash condition in the post-crash operating condition. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259532 | LOCKING HINGE AND CLAMPING DEVICE - In various exemplary embodiments, a hinge or clamp comprising a first leaf and a second leaf comprising complimentary knuckles that move rotationally relative to each other about a longitudinal axis of a bore formed by the complimentary knuckles. A locking mechanism located on or within one of the knuckles can move axially along the longitudinal axis of the bore, the locking mechanism comprising a first engagement structure and configured to move rotationally with the leaf comprising the knuckle it is located on or within, the first engagement structure configured to engage a complimentary second engagement structure located on or within an adjacent knuckle, a biasing mechanism that urges the locking mechanism axially along the longitudinal axis of the bore in a direction to engage the first and second engagement structures, and a release post that can be pressed to urge the locking mechanism axially along the longitudinal axis of the bore in a direction to disengage the first and second engagement structures. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259533 | Carrier Removably Attachable To An Object For More Easily And Ergonomically Carrying The Object - A carrier is provided which is removably attachable to at least a portion of a handle of an object for more easily and ergonomically carrying the object. The carrier includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing is rotatable with respect to the base of the first housing about a first axis. The second housing is attached to the base of the first housing and is pivotable relative to first housing about a second axis extending generally perpendicularly to the first axis between an open position in which at least a portion of the base of the first housing is at least partially separated from the second housing and a closed position forming a grip having a longitudinal axis spaced apart from the second axis and defining with the second axis a plane perpendicular to the first axis. The grip is configured to releasably receive and retain a portion of the handle of the object. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259534 | MODULAR TELESCOPING POWER POLE AND BAR CLAMP/SPREADER TOOL - The invention is a set of modular telescoping tools. A first preferred embodiment is a power-transmitting telescoping extension pole, to which various specialized tools, including power tools, may be attached. The apparatus comprises an inner tube and outer tube, wherein the outer tube receives said inner tube, a coupling at the tool-end of the pole, a power transmission, capable of transmitting power from the user-end of the pole to the tool-end of the pole, and a control mechanism attached to the telescopic tube at the user-end of the telescopic tube. A second preferred embodiment is a set of telescoping bar clamps and spreader tools. In the simplest embodiment, the invention comprises a telescoping tube and a set of jaws, wherein the telescoping tube includes a first shaft having a first diameter, a second shaft having a second diameter that is less than the first diameter, and a locking mechanism. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259535 | FATIGUE REDUCTION DEVICE - The fatigue reduction device includes a frame configured to receive a handle substantially perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the frame. A user-faceable portion of the frame is inwardly concave to conform to an arm of a user. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259536 | FOREARM APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A CARGO HANDLE - Described herein is an apparatus that rests on a forearm of a user and supports a cargo handle is described. A longitudinal axis of the forearm extends in a first direction and the cargo handle extends in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The apparatus includes a base member that is positionable between the cargo handle and forearm. Additionally, an upper surface is defined by the base member where the upper surface includes a handle reception recess. Further, a lower surface is defined by the base member where the lower surface is curved about an axis that is substantially parallel to the first direction when engaged with the forearm of the user. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259537 | METALLIC CARD WIRE - A metallic card wire has an elongated rib portion and teeth. The teeth have a front segment, a top segment and a back segment. The front segment has the connection of the tooth from the elongated rib portion and the front segment including a tip which is actively taking fibres in carding. The top segment has at least one hunch after the tip in the direction of the back segment. If more than one hunch is present the first hunch is the hunch positioned closest to the tip; if only one hunch is present this hunch is the first hunch. The back segment forms the connection of the top segment towards the elongated rib portion and the front segment of the next tooth. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259538 | SECUREMENT APPARATUS FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A securement apparatus for a portable electronic device including a body having a panel and a plurality of elastomeric retainers secured to and extending from the panel. Each retainer forming a loop defining an opening, the openings adapted to receive therein a corner of a handheld electronic device. A tether is connected to and extending from the body. A strap is secured to the tether. An attachment device is operably connected to the strap to secure the apparatus to a member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259539 | Apparatus for Prevention of Dropping of Handgun - An apparatus for preventing the dropping of a handgun during use thereof is shown firstly by detachable a lanyard type of device and alternatively by a locking mechanism that replaces one of the handgrips of the handgun to be used in conjunction with a special glove with an attachment thereon that can be received into the locking mechanism to hold the gun from separation from the glove until such time that the locking device is intentionally unlocked so that the glove can be separated from the locking device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259540 | FASTENER SYSTEM FOR FABRICS - Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems, apparatuses, and methods for removably fastening a decoration to a garment (e.g., a scarf or hat) or other decorative material, such that the decoration is secured in a desired orientation. In one implementation, a decorative fastener includes a decoration and a receiver. The decoration has a decorative member and a pin. The decorative member has a surface displaying aesthetic content and a fastening surface. The pin has a securing portion extending from the fastening surface. The securing portion has one or more securing features. The receiver has at least one receiving feature protruding from a surface and forming a plurality of fastening paths. Each of the fastening paths is configured to receive the securing portion of the pin. An orientation of the surface of the decorative member displaying the aesthetic content is based on a selection of one of the plurality of fastening paths. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259541 | READILY RELEASABLE WEDGE ASSEMBLY FOR HOLDING A WIRE ROPE IN A SOCKET - A readily releasable wedge assembly for holding a wire rope in a socket comprises first and second wedge components and a release assembly. The first and second wedge components are joined together adjacent respective first ends thereof at a pin connection. The first and second wedge components have respective second ends opposite the first ends, which are spaced from the first ends in a longitudinal direction. The first and second wedge components are pivotable relative to each other about the pin connection and together define an outer periphery shaped to receive a wire rope. The release assembly is positioned between the second ends of the wedge components. The release assembly is threadedly actuatable to release the first and second wedge components from an expanded position and reconfigure the wedge assembly into a contracted position allowing the wedge assembly to be removed from a socket. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259542 | CLAMP FOR A TENSILE IMPLEMENT AND METHOD OF CLAMPING A TENSILE IMPLEMENT - A clamp for a tensile implement and method of clamping a tensile implement is disclosed. The clamp is portable and adaptable to different sizes of tensile implements. The clamp includes a cavity defined by side surfaces of a pair of blocks which are attached to a top surface of a grip base. A pair of mated reciprocal wedges, selected based on size of the tensile implement from a plurality of pairs of wedges, fits and slides within the cavity in order to grip the tensile implement. Each one of the wedges has a planar surface for sliding and a semi-cylindrical void which forms a cylindrical void through which the tensile implement passes when fully clamped around the tensile implement. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259543 | CABLE TIES - A cable tie having a pre-shaped strap extending from the locking head, including a portion of the strap having a non-linear shape that can be circular, U-shaped, or V-shaped. A cable tie including a strap having a first surface including a plurality of serrations, and including one or more toothless portions that do not have serrations. A cable tie including a strap and a locking head, and further including one or more channeling loops fixed in a position along the length of the strap, or a separate channeling loop having a channel configured for accepting both the strap and a distal end of the strap after its passing through the locking head. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259544 | CLIP FOR CATHETER MANAGEMENT - A catheter management clip is provided which provides at least one curved clip on the handle of a device requiring a catheter. The placement of the curved clip on the handle allows the looping of the catheter from either the top opening or bottom opening of the clip and therefore the catheter can be used by both left and right handed users. In one preferred embodiment, a clip is located on either side of the handle and oriented so that the two clips are pointed in the same direction. In another embodiment, two clips are located on the same side of the handle and are connected so that the openings of the two clips are pointing in opposite directions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259545 | ADJUSTABLE REVERSIBLE BELT WITH POPULAR BUCKLE - A single-sided or reversible belt includes a single-sided or double-sided belt strap without any adjusting hole, any popular belt buckle of a frame style or plate style with its prong or projection removed, and new belt fastening means. The belt buckle is providable with a retainer loop on the rear side adjacent an outer end to keep the outer end portion of the belt buckle from dangling after belt buckling. A first fastening element is installed on underside or double sides of a belt strap free end portion, for example. An adjustably slidable locking belt clip is then used to engage a belt strap fixed end portion and carries a mating second fastening element. For belt fastening, the belt clip is manually slid along the engaged belt strap end portion to keep the two fastening elements aligned, leading to having them fastened together. This kind of belt may be used on such articles as trousers and shoes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259546 | CLIP FOR ATTACHING EA MEMBER, AND EA MEMBER - [Object] To provide a clip for attaching an EA member, of which a base portion between a flange and a cylindrical portion is reliably filled with a resin foam body, and an EA member equipped with this clip. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259547 | HOSE CLAMP - An open hose clamp with a tightening mechanism in the form of a so-called Oetiker ear. The tightened condition is locked by toothed portions which mutually engage outside the area of the ear on the side of the ear remote from the outer clamping band end. In the locked tightened condition, the ear is free of forces so that the hose clamp retains its clamping function even if the outward projecting ear is damaged. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259548 | Non-Reopening Tubing Clamp and Method of Use Thereof - A medical tubing clamp includes a first member, a second member, and a hinge connecting the first and second members to form a body. The second member has a first and second wall portion extending distally toward the first member, and a shelf extending between and connecting the first and second wall portions. The first and second wall portions and the shelf define a recess. The hinge allows the first and second members to move relative to one another to transition the clamp between an open mode and a closed mode. The first member is located within the recess and supported by the shelf when in the closed mode. The hinge has a first opening configured to receive the tubing. The clamp also has a tubing closure member that deforms the tubing to prevent fluid flow through the tubing when in the closed mode. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259549 | TETHERING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE DEVICE - A tethering system for a remote-controlled device comprising a tether line having a first end adapted to be connected to a ground support and a second end adapted to be connected to the remote-controlled device. The system further includes an anchor-point disposed between the first and second ends of the tether line, the anchor point having an eyelet for securing the tether line and allowing the tether line to slide through the eyelet during use. The anchor-point and eyelet enable the tether line to flex or bend and the remote-controlled device to maneuver one or more of over or around the target area without interfering with any nearby obstructions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259550 | HOOK ASSEMBLY - A hook assembly includes at least one attachment structure having a hook portion extending from a body portion. The body portion includes a connection feature having at least one protrusion positioned adjacent at least one recess. The connection feature interlocks with a corresponding identical connection feature of a second attachment structure such that the attachment structure and second attachment structure are attached. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259551 | EQUIPMENT STRAP SYSTEM - A strap for attaching to a piece of equipment may include a strap member that has a first end and a second end with the first end containing a first loop and the second end containing a second loop. A first connecting element may be removably inserted into the first loop, and a second connecting element may be removably inserted into the second loop. The first connecting element and the second connecting element are removably attached to a first attachment point and a second attachment point respectively. During use, the first connecting element is detachable from the first attachment point and reattachable to the first attachment point or a plurality of alternative attachment points, and the second connecting element is detachable from the second attachment point and reattachable to the second attachment point or the plurality of alternative attachment points. The strap may contain a quick-release mechanism. | 2014-09-18 |
20140259552 | Magnetic Bands - An elastic band comprising a depository area is disclosed. The band may be closed or open-ended. The depository area may hold a magnet. A magnet-retaining band attached to a handle portion of a tool can secure magnetically and removably the tool to a ferrous object. | 2014-09-18 |