39th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090235420 | WELDING MASK - A welding mask includes a mask body and a screen assembly. The mask body has a viewing window. The screen assembly covers the viewing window, and includes a first frame mounted on the mask body, a second frame connected detachably to the first frame, an elastic piece provided on the second frame, and a lens sandwiched between the elastic piece and the first frame. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235421 | CONFORMING LIMB GUARD - A protective limb guard device for use in athletic or sporting activities is provided wherein the device comprises layers of conformable impact absorbing material that are formed to meet the shape of the user's limbs without the need for custom fitting. The limb guard of the present invention may include an inflatable tube instead of a layer of impact absorbing material. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235422 | Apparatus and methods for holding shin guards in position - An apparatus and method for providing a sock for holding shin guards/pads (e.g., soccer shin guards/pads) in position along a player/participant's shin. The apparatus may include an upper section for substantially covering a lower part of a user's leg such as a shin and, optionally, a lower section for substantially covering a player's foot and/or ankle connected to the upper section to form a sock. The upper section has a compression section having a compression factor of less than about 9 inches in order to hold and/or secure a shin-guard in place upon a player/participant's shin. The compression section may comprise an upper compression section and a lower compression section separate and distinct from the upper section. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235423 | Beauty Salon Cape - Disclosed is a cape adapted to be worn by a person in a beauty salon. The cape comprises a garment and a neck liner. The garment is configured to enclose at least a torso portion of the person. The garment comprises an inner surface and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface. The outer surface is configured with a symbolic design. The neck liner is on the inner surface and is adapted to cover a neck-portion of the person. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235424 | Bathing Suit Top Accessory - An accessory for a bathing suit top, the accessory minimizes the tension felt on the neck of a wearer. The accessory has a four-cornered body. The body has an upper, lower, left, right, bottom and top side. The upper and lower sides of the body are substantially parallel and are from about two inches to about five and a half inches apart. The left and right sides of the body are from about one inch to about two and a half inches apart. The accessory further has four appendages. Each appendage has a first and a second end. The first end of each appendage attaches to each corner of the body. The appendages flow outward from the body at an angle that might range from about thirty-five degree to about fifty-five degree from either the upper or lower side of the body. Each appendage defines an eyelet adjacent to the second end of each appendage. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235425 | VIA FERRATA SAFETY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a via ferrata safety system that improves user safety by increasing the reliable activation of the energy absorption system. The via ferrata system includes a harness coupling member, two fixed cable coupling members, and an energy absorption system. The energy absorption system is coupled to both the harness coupling member and the two fixed cable coupling members. The two fixed cable coupling members are independently coupled to the energy absorption system and to one another. The coupling between the two fixed cable coupling members is proportionally weaker than the independent coupling between the two fixed cable coupling members and the energy absorption system. This proportional weakness of the coupling between the fixed cable coupling members allows each of the fixed cable coupling members to act independently in the event that one of the cable coupling members is coupled to a point between the user and the energy absorption system. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235426 | Hooded garment with an integrated tubular collar having a zipper - The present invention relates generally to a hooded garment. More particularly, the invention encompasses a hooded garment, such as, a hoodie, with an integrated turtle neck or tubular collar having a zipper. The invention further includes the option of the garment having one or more content sleeves and/or one or more pouches or pockets. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235427 | GARMENT HAVING CUT-OFF OPENING PART - A garment is provided which a purchaser can freely cut after purchase into any design shape and then wear, and also which has a cut-off part requiring no high-level cutting and sewing processing techniques. The garment is formed of a fray-preventing knitted fabric woven with heat-welding elastic yarn. Sizes of opening parts of the neck, side, and bottom of the garment are smaller than those of a standard product; a total length and sleeve length of the garment are larger than those of the standard product; and a body width, cuff, waist, and lower bottom edge of the garment are equal to those of the standard product. The garment can be cut into any design shape and can be used with the opening parts left cut-off. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235428 | Item Wrapping Assistance Device | 2009-09-24 |
20090235429 | ELASTOMERIC ARTICLE WITH PATTERNED SURFACE TO CONTROL TACK OR GRIP - An elastomeric article includes a region that is covered with adhesive material, the adhesive material being partially coated with slippery material so as to reduce the surface area of exposed adhesive material, thereby controlling the amount of adhesion exhibited by said region. The elastomeric article is formed with a region of adhesive material, and a slippery material is applied so as to at least partially cover an underlying adhesive material. The slippery material may be applied so as to only partially cover the adhesive, or applied to completely cover the adhesive material and then etched using solvent to expose the underlying adhesive material, or applied in conjunction with a masking material. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235430 | Glove with gripping dots - An improved glove that significantly enhances the ability of the user to grip and manipulate a variety of differently configured objects and particularly to grip and manipulate objects between the thumb and the index finger. The improved glove exhibits a multiplicity of elastomeric gripping dots on the palm side of the glove and on both sides of the thumb portion of the glove to enable the user to securely grip and manipulate various types of articles. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235431 | Quick removal trousers with integral duty belt sleeve - A service trouser garment which detaches below a waist portion with an integral continuous belt sleeve having multiple slots or with a multiplicity of belt loops to receive a single duty belt, a detachable lower portion, and a horizontal attachment mechanism joining the waist portion and the detachable lower portion. The service trouser garment is specifically designed to alleviate the problems particular to police officers and other service personnel who must wear duty belts with various equipment items such as guns, ammunition, and radios, all of which must be considered when attempting to use toilet facilities. The service trouser garment also allows placement of those equipment items on the duty belt in positions which are comfortable to the wearer. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235432 | Detachable Pant Stirrups - A stirrup for securing the end of a pant leg to the foot of a wearer. The stirrup has a base web and at least three arms projecting therefrom. Each arm has a fastener such as alligator jaws style, for engaging the pant leg at at least three points about its circumference, to avoid bunching. The base member may comprise an elastic fabric and may include a length adjusting mechanism. Alligator jaw fasteners may instead comprise buttons, hooks, hook and loop material, or snaps. The stirrup may be made from denim, leather, cotton, satin, lace, or nylon. The base web may optionally form a sock. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235433 | Disposable Sock with Liquid Impermeable Inner Sole - This invention relates generally to a disposable sock with an inner liquid impermeable layer on the portion that covers the sole of the foot, and a breathable outer layer that encases the liquid impermeable layer and encases the remaining portion of the foot. The characteristics of the present invention increase circulation in the foot, aid in the absorption of a multitude of compounds, including lotions, ointments, or therapeutics to the foot, while minimizing bacterial growth, are cost efficient, lightweight and easy to use. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235434 | Garment length adjustment mechanism - An adjustable garment includes at least one lengthwise portion, the lengthwise portion including a first inside seam and a second inside seam, at least one attaching mechanism fastened to each of the first inside seam and the second inside seam, and at least one receiving portion positioned along a length of each of the first inside seam and the second inside seam for receiving the at least one attaching mechanism when the lengthwise portion is turned inwards. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235435 | TENSIONING DEVICE FOR CLOTHING STRAPS - A clothing strap tensioning device has an elastic member having a geometry generally defined by middle, left end, and right end portions, and bounded by upper, lower, left and right edges, and includes mechanical snaps or other releasable attachment mechanisms integrated into the left end and right end portions for enabling releasable attachment of the end portions to each other to form the elastic member into a loop. The tensioning device is looped around a pair of spaced vertical straps of a brassiere, such that the straps are drawn toward each other medially to prevent the straps from slipping down the shoulders of a wearer and to impart an upward lift to the wearer's breasts. The geometry of the elastic member also prevents twisting of the straps. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235436 | Chest strap heart rate monitor harness method and apparatus - The present invention describes an apparatus and associated method of use that ensures that the sensor contained within the strap of a chest strap type heart rate monitor remains directly over the heart thereby providing the user with the most constant and reliable heart rate data. In one embodiment an attachable harness is fitted with loops that fit over the strap of a typical chest strap type heart rate monitor. The harness then fits over the shoulders of a user and prevents the sensor within the strap of the heart rate monitor from downward slippage due to activity of the user. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235437 | HARD HAT WITH ATTACHED SAFETY GLASSES - A hard hat with attached glasses including a hard hat including a dome portion, the dome portion having an interior surface defining a dome space for receiving a wearer's head and said interior surface including a generally vertical front portion, a pair of glasses and a connection system connecting said pair of glasses to said hard hat, the connection system adapted to allow adjustment of the position of the glasses inside said dome space and down out of said dome space and pivotable about a substantially horizontal axis. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235438 | Powered Helmet with Visor Defogging Element and Accessories - According to the invention, a helmet with a defogging visor is disclosed. The helmet may include a shell, a visor, a defogging element, and a power source. The shell may define at least a first opening. The visor may be coupled with the shell and may be at least partially disposed over the first opening. The defogging element may be configured to defog the visor. The power source may be directly coupled with the shell and may be operably coupled with the defogging element. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235439 | Protective Garment for Nuclear Environments - A protective garment for nuclear environments is formed of a tri-laminate 30/30/30 water resistant barrier fabric. The garment can be incinerated so as to provide a disposable, one time use coverall particularly adapted for use in nuclear/radioactive environments. The coverall provides integrated elements for water resistant (i.e., splashproof), breathable, comfortable contamination protection. It is adapted for use with various types of breathing apparatuses, included external air lines, back-mounted self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA), and emergency breathing bottles or apparatuses. Air tanks and bottles are covered by the garment and thus do not need to be decontaminated. The garment also includes elements for use with air sampling devices and/or dosimetry equipment that are often worn by such workers. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235440 | Protective shoulder pads - A protective shoulder pad assembly for use in contact sports. The shoulder pad assembly includes a flexible vest, a pair of rigid shoulder pads attached to the vest, and a pair of straps extending from a back side of the vest. The straps can each be refastenably attached to a front side of the vest. In particular, the straps can be crossed over one another in an “X” configuration on the front side of the vest, thereby directly securing each strap to both a front right portion and a front left portion of the vest. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235441 | Automatic Control and Battery Power Supply - An automatic control and battery power supply for a bathroom odor removal unit, the automatic control and battery power supply comprising: a housing, the housing comprising: a top face in generally orthogonal communication with a toilet tank face; a toilet tank face in generally orthogonal communication with a bottom face; an away face in generally orthogonal communication with the bottom face and top face; a back face in generally orthogonal communication with the toilet tank face, top face and away face; a front face in generally orthogonal communication with the toilet tank face, top face, and away face; a bottom face in generally orthogonal communication with the back face; front face, toilet tank face, and away face; a sensor face in communication with the front face, top face, bottom face, and toilet tank face, and where the angle between the sensor face and the toilet tank face is obtuse; a hanger connectable to the housing, and configured to hang from the upper edge of a toilet tank with the housing outside of and generally to one side of the toilet tank; a power supply located within the housing; a controller located within the housing, and in communication with the power supply; a sensor located on the sensor face, and in signal communication with the controller; at least one display light located on the sensor face, and in signal communication with the controller; a user input device located on the sensor face, and in signal communication with the controller; a plug attached to the housing, and in signal communication with the controller. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235442 | Ventilated Toilet Apparatus and Dual Function Toilet Seat - A ventilated toilet apparatus includes a toilet seat assembly ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090235443 | Dispensing Devices - The present invention relates to a cageless lavatory dispensing device comprising a hanger ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090235444 | Cordless Pedal Flush System for a Tank-type Toilet - Apparatus and method for a cordless pedal flush system | 2009-09-24 |
20090235446 | MOVABLE FLOOR SYSTEM FOR SWIMMING POOL - A movable floor system for a swimming pool, including a structural platform comprising a horizontal frame designed to support a finished covering, the platform being designed to be installed in a cavity acting as the swimming pool. The system includes a lifting mechanism, a plurality of parallel crossmembers fixed within a layer formed by the frame of the platform; and a plurality of carrier pulleys located along outer lateral edges of the frame, the carrier pulleys designed to accommodate a platform-driving cable. The lifting mechanism further includes: a driver; a shaft; first and second drive pulleys situated at the ends of the shaft designed to take at least one platform-driving cable; an attachment to secure at least one cable in the cavity; and means for actuating the drive shaft. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235447 | DYNAMIC SAUNA - Apparatuses, methods, and computer-storage media provide for a sauna that is operable to provide a programmable sauna experience to a user. A sauna may include mechanisms for monitoring biological data associated with a user, mechanisms for generating and updating training programs associated with a user, and mechanisms for communicating with remote devices to send and receive information and updates. A sauna may be provided having adjustable zoned heating and self-diagnostic capabilities. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235448 | Shielded Transducer for Plumbing Fixture - Plumbing fixtures are disclosed having acoustic electromagnetic transducers mounted thereon to transmit music or other vibrations to the fixture interior. The mounting assembly provides for a shield that reduces exposure of those in the fixture to a magnetic field generated by the transducers. In one form there is a post extending from the transducer, through the shield, to a bracket on the housing. Other structures are provided to facilitate removability of the shield and transducer for maintenance purposes. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235449 | Base part for stalls - A base part for a shower stall or a kitchen includes a floor with a peripheral side extending from a top thereof and the peripheral side includes an installation portion which includes an installation side and a fixing side. The installation side has a flat and horizontal top surface and a groove is defined in the flat and horizontal top surface of the installation side such that wall such as glass wall is engaged. The fixing side is connected to a wall. The floor includes protrusions extending from a top surface thereof so as to form a non-slip surface. A drain hole is defined through the floor when necessary. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235450 | Support apparatus - A support apparatus for use with an appliance, the apparatus having a substantially rigid support member adapted to be engaged by a human being for access to the appliance; an assembly mounting the support member on the appliance for movement through a range of positions between a primary position and a secondary position elevated from the primary position; and a mechanism for moving the support member between the primary position and the secondary position to move the human being engaged therewith between the primary position and the secondary position. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235451 | Interchangeable upholstered furniture frame system - The present invention relates to furniture such as sofas, convertible sleepers, chairs, love seats and more particularly, to furniture that can be easily assembled and disassembled, and to upholstered furniture frame. Invented Interchangeable Upholstered Furniture Frame comprises: a seat box frame, having a fabricated metal frame, a plywood front panel; a plywood back frame. The frame can accommodate arm frames, and installation of either unfolding sleeper mechanism or a standard seat. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235452 | Foldable Sofa-Bed With Folding-Assist and Extension-Assist Mechanisms - A sofa-bed includes: a frame with opposed arms; a backrest operatively connected to the frame; a seat; a subseat hinged to the seat and pivotable relative thereto; an extension-assist mechanism attached to the frame and at least one of the seat and the subseat; and a folding-assist mechanism attached to the frame and at least one of the subseat and seat. The frame, backrest, seat and subseat are configured to move between a folded position, in which the backrest is generally upright, the seat is generally horizontal, and the subseat is generally horizontal and positioned beneath the seat in a first inverted orientation, and an unfolded position, in which the backrest, subseat and seat are generally horizontal, and the subseat is positioned between the backrest and the seat in a second non-inverted orientation. The folding-assist mechanism is configured such that the sofa-bed is biased toward the folded position as the sofa-bed moves from the unfolded position toward a first intermediate position. Also, the extension-assist mechanism is configured such that the sofa-bed is biased toward the unfolded position as the sofa-bed moves from a second intermediate position toward the folded position. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235453 | Individual Crib Bumper (Rolley Poleys) - An individual crib rail bumper providing protective padding in and around a child's crib to increase bodily protection and to provide additional comfort, support, and aesthetic design. An individual crib rail bumper is a long, cushioned, 2-sided, rectangular shaped soft protective material that securely wraps 360 degrees around each individual crib rail by use of strategically placed fasteners. A set of individual crib bumpers offers different fabric choices on each side and is designed to accommodate any size crib rail. They can easily be applied and are simple to remove for washing. The individual vertical crib bumpers also provide critical safety features that resolve long outstanding safety hazards of the standard and widely used conventional crib bumper. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235455 | Expandable Frames for Lifting Bed Covers - Expandable frames for lifting bed covers are provided. A representative frame includes: a movable frame segment; and a support frame segment operative to attach the support frame segment to a bed and support the movable frame segment; the movable frame segment being movable with respect to the support frame segment between a contracted position, which corresponds to lowering of bed covers draped across the movable frame segment, and an expanded position, which corresponds to raising of the bed covers. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235456 | Pivoting Device - A pivoting device for pivoting of segments ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090235457 | Medical Table Foot and Leg Support System - A patient foot and leg support system which may be easily and quickly attached to and replace exam-type supports on a standard GYN exam table. The boot-type supports of the present invention are configured and positioned to provide maximum patient comfort over the prolonged periods demanding of certain medical procedures which would not otherwise be possible using the exam-type foot and leg supports typically used with GYN exam tables. As such, a doctor may easily convert their existing GYN exam table into a procedure table within their office as desired. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235458 | Pillow Having a concealed food surface with integral beverage holder - The invention generally pertains to a pillow convertible between an open position as a food and beverage holder and a closed position as a pillow. By way of example, the pillow has a first and second pillow portion that may be coupled and uncoupled to switch between a closed position and an open position. The pillow also has a food surface member with one or more beverage holders that is sized to fit within the interior of the pillow in the closed position. In another example, the food surface member is a two-piece construction with a slidable tray lock that moves between a first position when the pillow is closed and a second position that secures the two pieces together as a substantially coplanar surface when the pillow is open. In yet another example, the beverage holder is tapered so as to fit a variety of sizes of beverage containers. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235459 | BOOSTER ACCESSORY FOR SUPPORT PILLOWS - A pillow system comprises a curved pillow body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a midsection and a pair of curved arms that each have an end. The system also includes a padded booster that is configured to rest on the top surface of the pillow body. The booster has a midportion and a pair of ends. The ends have a height that is larger than the height at the midportion, and the midportion is flexible to permit the booster to be folded in half. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235460 | Composite cushion with compression modulated valve and valve assembly there for - Valve assemblies optionally with inflatable bodies for modulating fluid expulsion from an inflatable body, without active user participation. Valve assemblies include, in separate components or in integrated form, a vent body defining an external orifice, an internal orifice in fluid communication with the external orifice, and an inflatable body interface. Extending from the internal orifice is a collapsible, hollow elongate member defining longitudinal and lateral axes. Sealing closure of the elongate member, which is preferably constructed from a resilient material, results from application of generally opposing mechanical forces across a lateral surface of the elongate member. Compression localizing members may be used proximate to the elongate member to increase closure performance. In addition, performance parameters can be varied by modifying the physical characteristics of the compression members (height, upper surface area, lower surface area, composition, density, use of localizing ridges, etc.) as well as locations of the compression members (proximity to other compression members, distribution relative to the cushion geometry, etc.). | 2009-09-24 |
20090235461 | Infant sleep positioner - An infant sleep positioner for holding an infant. The infant sleep positioner comprises a frame and a support end for holding or supporting an infant in an elevated position. The infant sleep positioner may be provided with a knee bolster to support the legs of the infant. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235462 | Panels, overlays, and inserts for furniture assemblies, and related methods - A furniture assembly may generally include a frame having legs for supporting the frame. The legs may generally define a space under the frame. A panel may be configured to be coupled to the frame to conceal at least part of the space under the frame. A furniture assembly may also, or alternatively, generally include a frame having a surface, and an overlay configured to be coupled to the frame to cover at least part of the surface of the frame. The overlay may provide a select appearance to the frame at the surface. A furniture assembly may further, or alternatively, generally include a frame having an opening, and an insert configured to be coupled to the frame at the opening. The insert may provide a select appearance to the frame at the opening. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235463 | Climbing bar - A climbing bar is disclosed which may be affixed to a medical examination table to assist patients in getting on or off of the table or rotating to sit upon the table. The climbing bar of the instant invention may be adjusted such that the handle of the climbing bar is either secured in a horizontal position when not in use or in a vertical position when in use. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235464 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WASHING ARTICLES - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for washing articles. Said method and apparatus enabling efficient cleaning and drying of garments and other items within a receptacle ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090235465 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, ESPECIALLY A HOME DRYER OR A WASHING MACHINE, AND DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - The invention concerns a method for operating a domestic appliance, especially a home dryer ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090235466 | WASHING MACHINE SPRAY DEVICE AND METHOD - A washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub positioned within the cabinet, a basket rotatably supported within the tub, and a spray device mounted within the cabinet and positioned to introduce water into the basket. The spray device sprays an initial amount of water onto a wash load received in the basket. The rotatable basket is rotated to redistribute the wash load radially outwardly in the basket. The wash load within the basket is washed after the rotatable basket is rotated to redistribute the wash load. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235467 | NEW AMINOINDOLIZINES, DYEING COMPOSITION COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE AMINOINDOLIZINE, METHODS AND USES THEREOF - A new class of chemical entities chosen from aminoindolizines of formula (I), acid addition salts thereof, and solvates thereof: | 2009-09-24 |
20090235468 | Polymers for Increasing the Wet Slipping Properties of Textile Material - The instant invention relates to new polymers which enhance the wet slipping properties of textiles and thus reduce friction during the treatment process. The polymers are produced from the reaction product of diamines with a polyoxyalkylene glycidyl ether and dicarboxylic acids. Advantageously the instant polymers are used in aqueous emulsions which may contain further additives. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235469 | WASHING DEVICE AND MOUNTING DEVICE FOR THE SAME - A washing device including a motor having a rotating shaft attachment with a projection, and a washing member and core member fitted to the rotating shaft attachment. The washing member has a through hole for receiving the rotating shaft attachment, and the core member is disposed in the through hole. The core member has a through hole for receiving the rotating shaft attachment and engagement recesses, each of which is engageable with the projection. A mounting device for the washing device includes a pedestal on which the washing device is mounted, a first support member having horizontal and vertical portions that receive the pedestal for rotation about its axis, a second support member having a receiving portion for receiving the vertical or horizontal portions of the first support member, and a third support member for supporting the second supporting member on a sink. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235470 | One peice plastic cylindrical housing with extended shaft for high speed rotation of a wire brush insert - A plastic one-piece tool housing a wire brush insert for the abrasion of metal surfaces for the cleaning of corrosive materials by means of a power driven device. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235471 | MULTI-POSITIONABLE ELECTRONIC TOOTHBRUSH - A multi-positionable electronic toothbrush includes a toothbrush body, and a brush head capable of operating at a plurality of angles with respect to said toothbrush body. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235472 | Lawn Sweeper Assembly with Adjustable Brush Assembly and Hopper Assembly and Method of Use Thereof - The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with an adjustable brush assembly and characteristics associated with improved storage of such a device. A user may adjust the brush assembly with respect to the housing without needing to move the wheels. The hopper assembly may include a panel movable to be placed in at least two orientations, thereby allowing a user to change the volume within which the hopper assembly may collect debris. Methods are also disclosed for adjusting the brush assembly and for storing a lawn sweeper unit. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235473 | Modular portable frost and snow remover - A handheld modular mechanized windshield scraper with a rotating brush attachment to remove snow, and a rotating scraper blade attachment to scrape ice and frost from the windshield and window panes. The unit can have a built-in power source or can be connected directly to the power outlet of the automobile. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235474 | COMBINATION TOOTHBRUSH AND TONGUE CLEANER - A combination toothbrush and tongue cleaner includes handle that has a brush portion, a gripping portion and a tongue cleaner portion. A brush element is located adjacent an end of the brush portion and includes a plurality of bristles affixed orthogonally to the brush portion. A tongue cleaner element is located adjacent an end of the tongue cleaner portion. It is affixed orthogonally to the tongue cleaner portion and located orthogonally to the brush element. The brush portion and tongue cleaner portion are each angled upwardly from the gripping portion. The tongue cleaner element has a scraping edge that has first and second ends and is located above an upper surface of the tongue cleaner portion. The scrapping edge is located at an angle to the tongue cleaner portion. The scrapping edge is curved toward the brush element. The scrapping edge has inward curving tip segments located at the ends. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235475 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR GOLF EQUIPMENT - A device for cleaning golf equipment such as golf clubs and golf shoe includes a handle, a brush head surface formed in an underside of the handle at a proximal end thereof, and a plurality of metal and plastic bristles extending downward from the brush head surface. The bristles are configured so that the plastic bristles are arranged around an outer circumference of the brush head surface to encircle the metal bristles extending from a central portion of the brush head surface. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235476 | Mop For Use on Baseboards and the Like - The present device is a cleaning implement for cleaning a vertical surface adjacent both a high-friction horizontal floor surface, such as a carpet, or a low-friction horizontal floor surface, such as a vinyl or wood floor. A cleaning head comprises a base that includes a handle attachment means. At least one wing is pivotally fixed to the cleaning head, and each wing is pivotable between a substantially horizontal orientation and a substantially vertical orientation. A glide pad is selectively and removably fixed around substantially the entire bottom surface of the cleaning head. The glide pad includes a cleaning head attachment means adapted to selectively hold the glide pad to the cleaning head, and is further adapted for selective releasable attachment to the cleaning implement in a stowed position while not in use. The bottom surface of the glide pad includes a low-friction surface for sliding on the high-friction horizontal floor surface. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235477 | INTERDENTAL BRUSH - An interdental brush comprises a brush member having bristle filaments attached to a spine which projects from a handle part. The handle part comprises a main body and a resilient transition portions. The handle part further comprises a hollow cavity, in the transition portions. The hollow cavity improves the cushioning effect of the transition portion, and increases the length of stroke of the interdental brush by allowing the transition portion to be deformed. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235478 | LENS AND DISPLAY CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A lens cleaning cloth includes a cleaning cloth having a temporary adhesive disposed thereon to enable the cleaning cloth to be temporarily attached to a necktie. Preferably, the temporary adhesive allows the cleaning cloth to be removed without damaging the tie and also dissolves in dry cleaning fluid, allow the cleaning cloth to be removed when dry cleaning the tie without ruining the tie. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235479 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MECHANICAL CLEANING OF GROOVES - A device for mechanically cleaning a groove used to hold a rotor or a stator winding of an electric machine includes an axially moveable device carrier and at least one cleaning tool connected to the device carrier and extending radially from the device carrier into the groove. In addition, a corresponding method includes the steps of radially moving at least one cleaning tool connected to a device carrier so as to mechanically remove impurities on a wall section of the groove, axial advancing of the device carrier in a manner adapted to the radial movement of the at least one cleaning tool, and setting the dimensional tolerance range for the groove by adjusting the cleaning tool. The device and the method are suitable for cleaning grooves into which a new winding is to be installed in an existing laminated body, for example, in the case of the retrofitting of generators. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235480 | Sponge product for wallpapering - A sponge for cleaning or smoothing wallpaper being installed or repaired on a wall and in corner junctions formed by adjoining walls, the sponge is a pliable flexible one-piece body of a polymeric material having open cells and has at least one cleaning surface. The body has a generally planar first surface for wiping engagement with the wallpaper and a second surface. The second surface includes a flat surface that extends upwardly from the first surface at an acute angle Θ to form a beveled edge for engaging corner junctions and an arcuate surface for nesting in the crotch formed between the thumb and index finger of the hand and positioning the thumb and fingers of the hand for gripping engagement with one and the other of the sidewalls. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235481 | FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE WITH A WATER SOFTENING DEVICE - Shown and described is a floor cleaning machine with a housing on which a carriage is provided for moving the machine over a floor surface to be cleaned, a fresh-water tank, which is accommodated in the housing, and a cleaning unit, which is attached to the housing and is designed to come into contact with the floor surface to be cleaned, the cleaning unit being connected to the fresh-water tank, and a method for operating a floor cleaning machine. The object of providing a floor cleaning machine and a method for operating it that make it possible at least for the clearing agent requirement to be reduced is achieved in terms of the device by providing an ion-exchanger unit, by the ion-exchanger unit being connected to the fresh-water tank and by the ion-exchanger unit being flowed through by fresh water from an inlet to an outlet. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235482 | Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner - A cyclonic vacuum cleaner includes a body portion, a nozzle portion and a dirt cup which is removable from the body portion. The dirt cup collects dirt and other debris separated by a cyclone and a cyclone slinger portion in the body portion. A main filter may be housed in a transparent filter door downstream of the cyclone. The dirt cup may be inserted into and sealingly held within the body portion by using a rotational caroming structure. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235483 | BRUSH ASSEMBLY AND VACUUM CLEANER HAVING THE SAME - A brush assembly for a vacuum cleaner includes a brush body having a suction inlet; a main brush which is rotatably coupled to the brush body through the suction inlet to face a surface being cleaned; and a secondary brush which is rotatably mounted on the brush body to rotate between at least two positions including a first position, in which the secondary brush contacts the surface being cleaned, and a second position, in which the secondary brush does not contact the surface being cleaned. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235484 | GROMMET - The present invention relates to a grommet for sealing a conduit to be passed through an opening against said opening. The grommet comprises a sealing body defining an opening therethrough for receiving the conduit as well as at least one sealing collar radially surrounding said sealing body in an unfolded state. The grommet further comprises a retaining means, which is configured for fixing said sealing collar in a folded state. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235485 | FLOOR MAT CLIP ASSEMBLY - A floor mat clip assembly adapted to attach a floor mat to the interior carpet of a vehicle is disclosed. The clip assembly includes a floor clip attached to the carpet and a mat clip attached to the floor mat. The floor clip includes a base member and a top member having a locking member rotatably attached thereto. The base and top member of the floor clip are adapted to cut through the carpet and interlock to sandwich the carpet therebetween. The mat clip includes a top member and a base member, each having an aperture and adapted to interlock to sandwich the mat therebetween. The mat can then be positioned to insert the locking member of the floor clip through the aperture of the mat clip. A subsequent rotation of the locking member locks together the respective clips to secure the floor mat to the interior carpet. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235486 | Stop Arrangement and Method for Setting up a Stop for Two Components that are Movable with Respect to Each Other - A stop arrangement for forming an adjustable stop between a first component and a second component that are movable in relation to each other, in particular between a vehicle body and a flap hinge-connected to it, including a fastening element which is connected to the first component and has a first threaded portion, and including a stop part, which serves as a stop for the second component and has a second threaded portion, which can be brought into engagement with the first threaded portion in such a way that, by turning the stop part, the distance of the latter from the first component can be set. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235487 | BIAXIAL HINGE DEVICE AND MOBILE TERMINAL DEVICE - A biaxial hinge device includes: a first rotation axis mechanism configured to form a first rotation axis by using a substantially cylindrically shaped first shaft member; a first arm portion configured to include a fixing portion fixed to a first case, and provided to the first shaft member of the first rotation axis mechanism; a second rotation axis mechanism configured to include a fixing portion fixed to a second case, and to form a second rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the first rotation axis by using a substantially cylindrically shaped second shaft member; and a second arm portion configured to connect the first rotation axis mechanism to the second rotation axis mechanism such that the first rotation axis mechanism is rotatable around the second rotation axis of the second rotation axis mechanism. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235488 | Position-fixing hinge - A position-fixing hinge has a housing, a pintle and a fixing member. The housing defines an inner space and is mounted in a base of a portable electronic device. The pintle is mounted longitudinally in the housing, is rotatably relative to the housing and has an outer end and an inner end. The outer end connects with a connector to mount a cover of the portable electronic device. The inner end defines a tongue. The fixing member is movably mounted in the housing, has an engaging portion corresponds to and selectively engages the tongue of the pintle by a faces inter-pressing manner. Such that the cover connected with the pintle is securely held at any determined position. Furthermore, abrasion and deformation are effectively prevented, such that the position-fixing hinge is available for a long term of use. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235489 | Sheath Type Rotating Axel Structure with Automatic Locking Mechanism - The present invention discloses a sheath type rotating axle structure with automatic locking mechanism, comprising a sheath device, a retainer, a pivotal axle, a locking fastener, a locking rotator, a resilient body, and a screw nut. The first axle segment of the pivotal axle is pivoted to the sheath of the sheath device to realize the function of “easy opening and firm closing,” and the sheath device is disposed with a retainer on one end to achieve the “anti-shaking” function. The second axle segment of the pivotal axle is pivoted to the through hole of the retainer and embeddingly inserted into a locking fastener and a locking rotator. The locking fastener is disposed with a pin to be securingly fixed with a pin hole formed on the retainer, and a screw nut is used to securingly fix a plurality of resilient discs or a spring. When the pivotal axle is rotated to drive the locking fastener departing from the locked position, the resilient discs (or spring) are compressed by the locking rotator. Also, when the pivotal axle is rotated back to drive the locking rotator returning to the locked position, the resilient discs (or spring) press the locking rotator back to the locked position, so as to achieve the function of “automatic locking.” | 2009-09-24 |
20090235490 | IMAGE READING APPARATUS - To provide a technology which facilitates an operation for placing a document with a larger size than a size of a document table, on the document table. A document cover is positioned at a plurality of open positions to a document table. A pivot of a document table | 2009-09-24 |
20090235491 | Casket swing handle - A handle arrangement for a container for a deceased, the handle arrangement including a side wall of the container, and a handle assembly, and a slidable linkage arrangement. The side wall includes at least a first opening. The handle arrangement, the handle assembly includes a gripping surface and a connector, the connector including a first connector end disposed proximate a top of the container, and a second connector end disposed proximate a bottom of a container. The connector is rotatably connected to the side wall, the rotatable connection defining a pivot point that is closer to the first connector end than to the second connector end. The slidable linkage arrangement has a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion therebetween. The first end is operably coupled to the connector at a position closer to the second connector end than to the first connector end. The intermediate body extends through the first opening. The second end disposed such that the first end and the second end are disposed on opposite sides of the side wall. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235492 | BAND CLAMP - A clamp is formed from a band with overlapping end portions. The clamp includes closing means including an aperture in one of the band end portions and a projection on the other band end portion to engage the aperture in a closed condition of the clamp and hold the mutually overlapping band end portions upon one another. The clamp also includes tightening means for tightening the clamp by reducing the circumferential length from the closed condition and a tightened condition. The clamp has force transmitting means for positively transmitting tensile force between the mutually overlapping band end portions in the tightened condition of the clamp. The force transmitting means includes a first cup-shaped embossment formed in one of the band end portions and a second cup-shaped embossment formed in the other band end portion and adapted to engage the first cup-shaped embossment in the closed condition of the clamp. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235493 | Assembly for Fixing a Hose to a component of a Domestic Appliance - The invention relates to a fastening arrangement for a hose pip ( | 2009-09-24 |
20090235494 | Active material based fasteners including cable ties and twist ties - Active material based fasteners that are reversible are provided. These fasteners can be in the form of, for example, cable ties and twist ties. In an embodiment, a fastener for securing an object comprises: a flexible elongated member capable of at least partially surrounding the object; and an adjustment mechanism in operable communication with the flexible elongated member, the adjustment mechanism comprising an active material capable of undergoing a change in a property upon exposure to an activation source, wherein the elongated member is configured to engage or release the object in response to the change in the property. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235495 | Packaging clip - A packaging clip having an end tab that aids in the quick removal of the packaging clip from an end board without damaging either the clip or the end board. The packaging clip can be placed to receive a single end board or to receive adjoining end boards. Each packaging clip is capable of gripping the end board received therein in the event that the fit is too loose. Packaging clips are used for receiving and stabilizing the placement of multiple end boards on a pallet and for the alignment of the ends boards with each other. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235496 | Flexible cover hold down system - An adjustable cover hold down system designed to be used with an awing cover or a tarp that includes a flexible elongated body capable of being rolled into a compact roll during storage and then unrolled prior to being used. The system includes a plurality of clips designed to attach to an enlarged, longitudinally aligned, perimeter beaded edge that extends the entire length of the body. The clips may include adjustable clamp, a hook clip or an elongated traveler that enables them to be attached to the lower free edge of a trap, a tarp gusset, or the slot formed on a roller bar used on an awning cover, respectively. The body includes a bladder with at least one port opening with a removable cap that allows the bladder to be selectively filled with different volumes of a fluid material, such as water or sand. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235497 | CLIP ASSEMBLY - A clip assembly adapted to engage a male track member. The clip assembly includes a clamshell clamping member including a first leg and a second leg. The clip assembly further includes a female compression member adapted to fit in sliding relation at least partially about the clamshell clamping member. The female compression member is adapted to compress the first leg towards the second leg. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235498 | Method for manufacturing cotton towels - The present invention relates to the production of textiles and more particularly pertains to a method for manufacturing cotton towels comprising the steps of: combining a yarn of 120S combed long staple cotton and a yarn of 10S combed long staple cotton by means of a double winder and winding onto a bobbin [or bobbins] after combining; feeding the bobbin [or bobbins] of the combined yarn into a double twister for plying; winding the plied yarn onto a bobbin and weaving into greige; impregnating the greige in the solution of a combined desizing, scouring and bleaching machine to be soaked and steamed for removing the sizes and the impurities in the cotton yarn; treating the greige by means of deoxidization, dyeing, enzymatic desizing, softening, relaxation drying and sewing into towels. The present invention adopts the 120S combed long staple cotton for plying which achieves a definitive binding effect on the loosened fibers on the surfaces of the yarn, thereby forming fewer fluffs on the surfaces of the towel. The present invention eliminates the step of removing the water-soluble filaments, reduces the labor intensiveness of the workers, relieves the pressure on the sewage treatment and alleviates the problems of the environmental pollution. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235499 | TANTALUM CAPACITOR - A tantalum capacitor includes: sintered bodies which are disposed at intervals and respectively have first surfaces forming the same surface; and electrode rods which respectively extend into the tantalum sintered bodies and project from the first surfaces of the tantalum sintered bodies. The tantalum capacitor further includes: layers composed of an oxide film layer, a functional polymer layer or a manganese layer, and a carbon layer which are sequentially laminated on surfaces of each of the tantalum sintered bodies excluding the first surface; a conductive layer which covers outside surfaces of the tantalum sintered bodies excluding the first surfaces; and an electrode plate having openings respectively formed at positions corresponding to the first surfaces of the tantalum sintered bodies so that the electrode rods are exposed through the openings. The electrode plate is connected to the conductive layer and spreads across the first surfaces of the tantalum sintered bodies. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235500 | Lithium niobate wafers with narrow distribution of surface acoustic wave properties - A method is provided of growing crystals from compounds that melt congruently with negligible volatilization. The composition of one or more crystal samples is measured. A determination is made of a deviation of crystal composition from congruency. A determination is made of an initial melt composition and a source material composition correction relative to the deviation. Crystals are grown using the composition correction to yield reproducible material for surface acoustic substrate manufacturing. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235501 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF A TRANSDUCER HAVING A PLASTIC MATCHING LAYER - Systems and methods of a transducer having a plastic matching layer. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including providing a transducer housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and bonding a plastic to the distal end of the transducer housing (the plastic fluidly sealing and occluding the distal end). The bonding further includes inserting a cylinder comprising a mold-release chemical into the transducer housing, bonding plastic onto the distal end of the transducer housing, and removing the cylinder when the plastic has hardened. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235502 | OSCILLATOR DEVICE, OPTICAL DEFLECTOR AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENT USING THE SAME - An oscillator device and a method of producing the same, that enables adjustment of an inertia moment or a gravity center position of an oscillating member through wide range and at high speed, wherein the oscillating member oscillates about an oscillation axis | 2009-09-24 |
20090235503 | METHOD AND SMOOTHING TOOL FOR FINISHING SURFACES - The invention relates to a method and a smoothing tool for finishing surfaces as well as a workpiece that is machined by smoothing. In accordance with the invention, the surface that is to be machined is smoothed by a shaping process with the aid of a convex smoothing tool. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235504 | Seal ring dismounting device - A seal ring dismounting device includes a handle and a first section of a shank is connected to the handle, a second section is connected to the first section at an angle. The second section includes first teeth defined in a lower side thereof. An operation plate having hook portion is connected to the second section. A rod is connected to a U-shaped frame and includes second teeth which are engaged with the first teeth of the second section. A spring member is located between the frame and the second section so that when pushing the frame toward the second section, the rod is moved to disengage the second teeth from the first teeth such that the rod can be easily moved along the second section. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235505 | HEM FLANGE CONTROL ROLLER - A method of roller hemming an inner panel and an outer panel includes providing a hem roller having an angled roller hemming surface, and adjusting a hem flange line by moving the hem roller axially and generally parallel to an anvil support surface. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235506 | Machine to produce expanded metal spirally lock-seamed tubing from solid coil stock - An apparatus for expanding metal and forming tubing combines two metal-forming operations into a single process. Tubing, such as that used for filters, is desirably expanded so that air or liquid may pass thru “diamonds” formed in the tubing. Expanding metal and forming tubing is accomplished in a single, continuous process by first slitting and expanding the metal, and then locking its seams to form a spiral pipe. This avoids depending on vendors for delivery of expanded metal at fluctuating prices, eliminates intermediate steps of handling the coils, and eliminates rusting while the expanded steel coils await formation into tubing. Tubing made from expanded metal may be used for air filters, oil filters, water filters, separators and other types of filters. Double-wall HVAC ducting systems or silencers can also use expanded material for reducing heat transfer and noise. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235507 | Method Of Repairing A Ballistics Barrier - A method of repairing a ballistics barrier, the barrier comprised of a plurality of horizontally-offset, interconnected collapsible cells formed from a ballistics fabric. The method includes removing the damaged section of the barrier and replacing it with a substitute ballistics fabric section that is attached to the barrier so that the substitute section mimics the horizontally-offset, interconnected cell structure of the barrier. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235508 | HOIST-FREE CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN AND METHOD - a chromatography column, or other type of processing column, including a column tube having a top end cap having an opening there through and an open bottom end. A bottom end cap covers and is removably attached to the open bottom end of the column tube and a piston is slidably positioned within the column tube. A rod is attached to the piston and passes through the top end cap opening. The length of the rod may be extended so that the piston may be lowered partially through the open bottom end of the column tube when the bottom end cap is removed. An arrangement for raising the piston includes a hydraulic pump that communicates with a portion of an interior of the column tube above the piston via a port formed in the top end cap. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235509 | Tool-Less Television Stand - A television stand includes a first portion with a reception hole and a second portion including a male portion sized to fit within the reception hole. The second portion is rotated by contact between the male portion and reception hole as the second portion is axially moved into the reception hole. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235510 | Bead crimping tool - A bead crimping tool for crimping a bead element and method for use, wherein the tool includes a base handle, a crush plate member, a pair of opposed pincer members, an actuator handle, and a crush arm member. The bead element is placed on the crush plate and preferably secured in place by the crush arm. Crimping the bead includes squeezing of the actuator handle. During a first portion of such actuation, a cam portion of the actuator handle cases the pincer members to impart a lateral compressive force to a lateral portion of the bead element sufficient to collapse the bead element in a lateral direction. During a subsequent second portion of the single actuation cycle, the crush arm is caused to impart a longitudinal compressive force about a top portion of the bead element sufficient to compress the collapsed bead element in a longitudinal direction. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235511 | PUSH/PULL WIRE ANCHOR - A method for making a deflectable catheter includes positioning a positioning a flexible element along a catheter liner. A flexible element distal portion extends along at least a portion of a deflectable distal end portion of the catheter liner. At least one anchor is engaged to the flexible element distal portion. The anchor extends at least part way around the flexible element distal portion. An encapsulant is positioned around at least the flexible element distal portion and the deflectable distal end portion. The method further includes squeezing the encapsulant around the flexible element distal portion and the anchor, wherein the encapsulant forms at least a portion of a sidewall of the deflectable distal end portion and at least the anchor is within the sidewall, and the encapsulant is adapted to transmit pushing and pulling forces from the at least one anchor to the deflectable distal end portion, and the tension strength and compression strength of the flexible element and the at least one anchor are at least as strong as the encapsulant tension strength and compression strength. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235512 | Locking system for connecting handles and implements - A locking system for connecting a handle and an implement is provided. The locking system includes a handle having a first thread and a first locking member and an implement having a second thread and a second locking member. The first and second threads are threadably engaged so that the first and second locking members selectively lock the handle to the implement. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235513 | HEADREST-MOUNTED MONITOR - A monitor adapted for mounting in an automobile headrest is provided. A screen structure of the monitor is pivotable about an upper edge thereof, such that the monitor occupies little volume within the headrest. A viewing angle of the screen structure is independently adjustable by a viewer, such that the viewer can continuously select the optimum viewing angle with changing conditions inside the automobile. The screen structure automatically retracts into a housing when struck. Thus, the monitor poses little risk of injury to passengers. The housing of the monitor is attachable to the headrest with screws, which provides a very sturdy connection and reduces the chances of the housing becoming detached from the headrest during a vehicle collision. The hinged connection between the screen structure and the housing is preferably constructed of interconnected components made from sturdy materials, such as metals. Hinge components are optionally secured with metal fastening members and fastening apertures made of metal and strong plastics. The hinges are thus unlikely to break during a vehicle collision. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235514 | MACHINE FOR ASSEMBLING METAL SECTION BARS OF FRAMES - A machine tool for assembling metal section bars of casings includes an assembly unit arranged for supporting and assembling the metal section bars, the assembly unit being movable between a first operating position in which the metal section bars are positionable on the assembly unit and a second operating position in which the metal section bars can be subjected to a desired machining. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235515 | Plug and Play Utility Control Modules - A utility control device, such as a light socket, a switch or a plug socket, is designed with universal terminals so that when plugged into a pre-wired utility box (box socket), the terminals will make the proper electrical connections with the premises wiring. Systems and methods are disclosed for arranging the premises power grid such that any device type can be “plugged” into the shells that are pre-wired inside the utility box. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235516 | Method of Servicing a Power Generator - A method of servicing a stator frame of a power generator. The method includes removing a first stator core from a main housing of the stator frame, removing a plurality of first dove-tail shaped keybars that extend axially within and are coupled to a main support structure forming part of the main housing, and installing a plurality of second keybars in the main support structure. The second keybars are adapted to support a second stator core. Each of the second keybars has a generally rounded engagement surface and the second stator core includes recesses with shapes corresponding to the generally rounded engagement surfaces of the second keybars such that the second stator core can be securely supported in the main support structure by the second keybars. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235517 | Progressive and transfer die stamping - Numerous embodiments of a method to form a base plate for a hard disk drive are described. In one embodiment, a blank base plate is advanced through plurality of die stations and parts of the base plate are press worked to form a disk drive base plate. In one embodiment, the blank base plate may be press worked by stamping the base plate with a progressive die assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the blank base plate may be press worked by stamping the base plate with a transfer die assembly. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235518 | METHOD OF PRODUCING THIN FILM MAGNETIC HEAD - The method of producing a thin film magnetic head comprises the steps of: forming a recording head section by laminating thin films on a substrate; forming an air bearing surface in the recording head section; forming a coil layer on a base body of the recording head section; forming a first insulating layer on a coil wire of the coil layer and in a space defined by the coil wire other than a center part of the coil layer; forming an upper return yoke on the first insulating layer; forming a second insulating layer on the upper return yoke and the first insulating layer; flattening an upper face of the upper return yoke and an upper face of the second insulating layer so as to make the both faces as a continuous flat surface; and forming a low-thermal expansion material layer on the flat surface by sputtering. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235519 | METHOD FOR MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH REDUNDANT PATHS - Angled spring contacts and switches made with contactors containing angled spring contacts are disclosed. The housing for the angled spring contacts has a generally cylindrical shape. The contacts are contained within the housing with their ends extending from the housing on either side. The contacts are formed by making bullet-shaped internal contacts that are joined by a spring. The spring is mounted to the two contacts to urge the two contacts away from each other at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the housing. This angle forces contact between each contact and the housing in at least two places, thus creating redundant paths between the contacts. Switches, such as plunger switches having a normal or OFF position, and an actuated or ON position, may be made with one or more angled spring contacts. The contacts have separate surfaces for electrical conduction and for arcing. | 2009-09-24 |
20090235520 | Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Secondary Cell - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell including: a cathode containing a compound expressed by a general formula A | 2009-09-24 |
20090235521 | Shield harness manufacturing method - A shield harness manufacturing device includes a sheet feeder, a conductor-winding mold, an insulator-winding mold, and a control unit. The conductor-winding mold winds an ALS sheet as an electrically conductive sheet around a wire bundle including at least one covered wire and at least one drain wire. The insulator-winding mold folds a PET sheet as an electrically insulating sheet into two halves and then wraps the ALS-wound wire bundle in the PET sheet over the entire length of the wire bundle. The sheet feeder feeds the ALS sheet into the conductor-winding mold through which the covered wire and the drain wire are passed. The ALS sheet is wound around the covered wire and the drain wire over the entire length of the wires. Thereafter, the ALS-wound wire bundle is inserted into the insulator-winding mold and the sheet feeder feeds the PET sheet into the insulator-winding mold. | 2009-09-24 |