| 39th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20130247267 | ROLL SEAL ASSEMBLY - A roll seal assembly for use on a dry suit for diving and other applications where water-tight sealing of garments is demanded. The seal joins a first tubular body to a second tubular body. The first tubular body has an extension comprising a third tubular body. The second tubular body has an extension comprising a fourth tubular body. The roll seal is formed by connecting the open ends of the third and fourth extensions using a fastener and then rolling the fastened ends over a stiff but pliable band. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247268 | WOVEN FABRIC FOR SWIMSUITS, AND SWIMSUIT - A cloth for swimsuits includes synthetic fiber multifilament yarns and elastic fibers, wherein a front surface and a back surface of the cloth have a water-repellent finish(es); bumps and hollows are formed on the back surface; the bumps and hollows on the back surface have a height difference of 150 μm to 650 μm; and the hollows have a width of 100 μm to 5000 μm. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247269 | SWIM CAP FOR A PERSON HAVING DREADLOCKS AND THE LIKE AND METHOD OF MAKING - A decorative swim/bath/shower tuque worn by a swimmer/bather/showerer, respectively, having voluminous hair with a length. The decorative swim/bath/shower tuque has dual lengths so as to adjust to the length of the voluminous hair of the swimmer/bather/showerer. The decorative swim/bath/shower tuque includes a sleeve, a dome, and a folded brim. The sleeve has a lower end and an upper end, and is worn by the swimmer/bather/showerer. The dome closes the upper end of the sleeve. The folded brim defines the lower end of the sleeve, and has the dual lengths so as to adjust the sleeve to the length of the voluminous hair of the swimmer/bather/showerer. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247270 | ADJUSTABLE COLLAR STAY DEVICE - An adjustable collar stay device, including a body structure including a length extensible portion coupled to a width extensible portion. The length extensible portion includes a sleeve structure disposed about a first track structure, wherein the sleeve structure is configured to translate with respect to the first track structure, thereby extending the length of the length extensible portion. The width extensible portion includes a first body member disposed about a second track structure, wherein the second track structure is configured to translate with respect to the first body member, thereby extending the width of the width extensible portion. The width extensible portion further includes a second body member coupled to the second track structure. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247271 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING APPAREL HAVING AN INTERNAL FLUID CONTAINER - This disclosure relates to apparel and/or clothing accessories containing a fluid container. In particular, disclosed are systems and methods for providing apparel and/or accessories that selectively contain a fluid container that can be filled with a drinkable liquid. The apparel item may include any clothing or object that is adapted to be worn by a person, such as a necktie. In some cases, the apparel item is made to receive and retain a liquid-tight container within an internal compartment of the apparel. A flexible tube is connected to the container and runs from within the apparel item out, so that a wearer can drink fluid from the container through the flexible tube. Additionally, in some cases, when inflated, the container provides a pillow or cushion. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247272 | PROVIDING IMAGES ON FUNCTIONAL OBJECTS - A method of producing a graphic on a substrate includes receiving an image, determining a print pattern corresponding to the image, and replicating the print pattern as a graphic on a substantially flat, flexible and contiguous substrate. The print pattern is bounded by a cut pattern that represents multiple layflat components of a functional, three dimensional object. Determining the print pattern includes mapping selected portions of the image onto selected portions of the cut pattern, and altering the mapped portions of the image based on at least one of an expected three dimensional topography associated with a component and an expected seam area associated with the component. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247273 | GLOVE WITH OPTIONAL INSERT - A riding glove having particular application to be worn over the hand of one riding a bicycle to warm the fingers and thumb of the rider in cold or windy weather conditions. The riding glove includes an optional inner insert having relatively long finger and thumb sleeves into which the rider slides his fingers and thumb. A conventional outer glove member having relatively short finger and thumb sleeves, through which the longer finger and thumb sleeves of the inner insert are received, is pulled over the inner insert. The outer conventional glove member can be worn over the rider's hand in combination with or independently of the inner insert. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247274 | HEADGEAR WITH STRETCHABLE HEADBAND - The present invention is an article of headwear that is adjustable so as to accommodate a wide range of head sizes comprised of at least a crown portion that substantially covers scalp of the wearer. Proximate the lowest edge of the crown portion is a headband permanently affixed thereto that is stretchable in all directions. The headband is comprised of a ribbon of stretchable rubber that may be fully or partially enclosed within one or more pieces of the same or different strength stretchable material. In all embodiments of the present invention, the ends of the rubber band and stretchable material may be attached so as to make a complete circumference around the lowest edge of the crown portion of the headgear. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247275 | SPORT HEADSCARF - The present disclosure relates to sport headscarf comprising a hood defining an opening allowing the sport headscarf to be worn on a wearer's head, and an attachment for allowing release of the hood upon application of a predetermined force. The present disclosure also relates to a sport headscarf comprising a combination including a hood and a head band and an attachment for allowing release of the hood upon application of a predetermined force. The sport headscarf may safely be worn during a sporting event. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247276 | SKI PANTS - It is an object of the invention to provide ski pants comprising an edge guard that does not hinder movement when the user is gliding on skis. The invention relates to ski pants | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247277 | GARMENT - A method is provided for designing a garment having a plurality of surfaces. The method includes selecting at least one surface from the plurality of surfaces to serve as a tactile stimulating surface. The method further includes selecting a texture for the at least one surface, different from that of at least a majority of the plurality of surfaces, configured to provide tactile stimulation to a touch sensing organ. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247278 | Apparel Application Aid - Appropriately placed objects may aid in applying various types of apparel. A first object may be placed on left footwear/handwear and a second object may be placed on right footwear/handwear. An object that is similar looking to the first object may be placed on the left side of apparel. An object similar looking to the second object may be placed on the right side of apparel. An orientation for donning the footwear/handwear may be determined based on the location of the objects and the similarity between objects. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247279 | Magnetic Collar Stud Assembly - There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a collar stud assembly comprising a spherical magnet and an outer assembly. The outer assembly includes a frame which houses a magnet. The magnet of the frame and the spherical magnet are of opposite polarities and hold an inner collar and an outer collar of shirt between them when engaged. The outer assembly further includes an indent which holds the spherical magnet in a fixed position relative to the outer assembly. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247280 | Shirt Stay - Shirt stays that contain two elongate straps so that they are designed and have the ability to be both disconnected and reconnected are disclosed. The end of one strap is designed to be connected to a shirt and the other end of the strap is to be connected to one end of a second strap. The other end of the second strap is designed to remain in close proximity to the wearer's ankle. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247281 | Self-Adhering Disposable Headwear Liner - A self-adhering, disposable headwear liner assembly having a topsheet layer, an absorbent core layer and a moisture barrier layer non-adhesively joined to each other, and a plurality of straight channels extending through the topsheet layer and the absorbent core layer and extending partially into the moisture barrier layer, wherein the topsheet layer, the absorbent core layer and the moisture barrier layer each comprise fibers and the fibers of adjacent layers are mechanically interlocked to join the topsheet layer to the absorbent core layer and the absorbent core layer to the moisture barrier layer; and an adhesive layer joined to the moisture barrier layer capable of securing the liner to the internal band of headwear. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247282 | ALL NON-METALLIC SUSPENDER CLIP DEVICE - Clip-type fasteners for suspenders, particularly for pants (trousers, slacks, etc.) as well as suspenders with clip-type fasteners. The fasteners have a secure locking mechanism and have all of its components made of non-metallic materials, such as plastic, graphite, or composite materials. Preferably, the fasteners also have slots or rings for attachment to, and adjustment of, suspender straps. The suspender straps preferably have a plurality of tiny loop members along one entire side of the straps. Pieces of hook-type material are positioned on the straps in order to allow the length and fit of the suspender straps to be easily adjusted. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247283 | Safety Hat System - A safety hat for use by construction workers is disclosed. The safety hat is fabricated from a hard plastic type material or other equivalent impact resistant materials. The safety hat is in the general shape of existing baseball type caps. The safety hat has a hollow brim portion to receive the brim of the typical soft baseball cap and thereby secure the safety hat to the baseball cap so that the safety hat fits securely and comfortably on the users head. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247284 | Head Protection for Reducing Angular Accelerations - Safety head wear for use for example in high risk activities such as sports and industrial purposes where protection from head injuries is required. Components are provided inserted between the liner and outer shell and consists of two parts; a chamber or bladder and a fluid or gel like material. The fluid or gel material is contained in the chamber or bladder and is positioned in such a way to create low friction between the surface of the shell and liner or liner and head. It can also be used on the outer surface of the shell or placed within two layers of the liner. The device provides a method of independently managing both compression and shear force characteristics of the helmet around the head designed to decrease brain trauma resulting from high linear and angular acceleration during impacts to the helmet. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247285 | FOOTBALL HELMET - A football helmet includes an outer shell configured to at least partially surround a head of a wearer. An inner liner is located substantially within the outer shell and is configured to contact at least a portion of the head of the wearer. A facial and mandibular protector is attached to the outer shell and is configured to at least partially surround a face of the wearer. The helmet has a center of gravity which, when the helmet is being worn, is substantially the same in two-dimensional location as the ventral-dorsal plane of the head of the wearer. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247286 | PERSONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM WITH A FAN THAT INCLUDES CURVED BLADES - A personal protection system with a hood and a helmet that is worn under the hood. Internal to the helmet is a fan that draws air into the hood. The fan has blades that are curved along their longitudinal axes. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247287 | FABRIC AND ARC PROTECTION WORK CLOTHING CONTAINING MODACRYLIC FIBERS - It is an object of the present invention to inexpensively provide arc protection work clothing that is lighter than that of the conventional art; specifically, fabric and arc protection work clothing having a specific ATPV of not less than 1.3 (cal•yd | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247288 | Electrically conductive protective garment ensemble to protect against electric stun device misuse - An electrically conductive protective garment ensemble worn as an electric stun device misuse countermeasure comprising a variety of clothing articles made from metal coated fabrics with each individual clothing article selectively fastened to another in a manner as to ensure electrical continuity throughout the garment ensemble and to an electrical ground. An electric stun device will be effectively short circuited to itself and/or to an electrical ground when the stun voltage is applied to the garment ensemble and be rendered inoperable. The electrically conductive protective garment ensemble is lightweight, does not decrease mobility, readily concealable, can be covered with other fabrics, used as a clothing liner and is easily manufactured | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247289 | IMPACT TRANSFER DEVICE - An impact transfer device comprising a device body, an impact zone shield associated with a first body region, and at least one body contact associated with a second body region, each body contact comprising at least one contact surface, and at least one attaching means for attaching the impact transfer device to a person. At least a portion of a force applied to the impact surface is transferred to the second body region of said person through said contact surfaces. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247290 | VENTILATED TOILET - The present disclosure further provides a toilet for exhausting odorous air therefrom, comprising a bowl, a trap, a housing, a self-contained ventilation system, a water tank, and a water supply line. The bowl has a rim therearound wherein the bowl communicates with the rim. The main trap is contained in the bowl wherein the trap is for communicating the contents in the bowl with a drain conduit so as to provide a passageway from the bowl to a drain stack. The ventilation system includes an exhaust blower having a blower inlet and a blower outlet. The blower inlet is in communication with air space between the contents in the bowl and the rim. The blower outlet is in communication with the drain conduit downstream from the trap. The exhaust blower including a cut-off switch for deactivating the exhaust blower during a flush. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247291 | TOILET OVERFLOW PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for preventing overflow of a toilet includes a sensor, a processor and an actuator. The sensor senses a parameter caused by fluid dynamics within the toilet during a flush cycle. The parameter may involve vibration, sound, pressure, fluid flow rate or other detectible characteristics of the toilet. The processor uses information regarding the parameter that is gathered by the sensor to evaluate the condition of the flush cycle to determine if an impeded flush condition exists. In the event of an impeded flush condition, the processor directs the actuator to close a valve, which may be the toilet flapper valve in some embodiments. Also disclosed are methods for preventing toilet overflow, detecting an impeded flush condition and calibrating the system. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247292 | Apparatus for Prevention of a Toilet Overflow - To prevent an overflow in a toilet system having a tank in fluid communication with a bowl and having a flapper style flush valve, the invention suggests using a baffle assembly mountable between the tank and the bowl. A water level sensor is positioned in the bowl and sends an out-of-range signal to a solenoid, which causes a pivotal baffle plate to close a fluid path between the tank and the bowl. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247293 | SWIMMING POOL AUTOMATIC WATER LEVELING DEVICE - An automatic water leveling device for a swimming pool comprising: a cylinder attached to an edge of the swimming pool; a float suspended from a line within the cylinder, where the float rests upon the water within the cylinder; a magnetic contact attached to the float; drain magnets attached towards the top of the cylinder; and fill magnets attached toward the bottom of the cylinder. The automatic water leveling device adjusts the water levels within the swimming pool by activating a drain or spigot associated with the pool. As water levels rise, the float and magnetic contact meet the drain magnets to activate a system to drain the swimming pool. As the water levels lower, the float and magnetic contact meet the fill magnets to activate the system to fill the swimming pool. The system continues to drain or fill the swimming pool until the original water level is achieved. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247294 | ROCKER SWITCH SHOWER - A rocker switch shower has a handle, an outlet part, a control part and an operation part. The handle has a handheld part and a connect part. An inlet hole is arranged in the handheld part, and a mounting cavity communicated with the inlet hole is arranged in the connect part. The outlet part is mounted to the connect part and corresponding to the mounting cavity, being provided with a plurality of outlet functions. The control part is mounted in the mounting cavity and comprises a fixed plate and a movable plate, a plurality of water division holes are arranged in the fixed plate. The control part comprises a control shaft and a rocker, the control shaft is connected in the handle in a moving manner and with the movable plate in a transmitting manner, and the inner end of the rocker is connected to the control shaft. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247295 | WASHING DEVICE - A washing device for dispensing water in the sanitary field, in particular in a shower or a sink, including an outlet for spraying fluids with a lower throughput rate, as well as a delivery device for increasing the fluid pressure before the spraying. The washing device includes a heating device for heating the water. Atomization is accomplished by way of a fluid jet hitting an obstacle with a high relative speed. Thereby, the obstacle may be a moved or stationary solid body or at least one further fluid jet. Spraying is accomplished by way of the outlet including at least one nozzle set with at least two nozzles, for producing impacting fluid jets and for atomizing the fluid. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247296 | SMALL AND IRREGULAR SHAPED MATTRESS SHEET COVER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A small and irregular shaped mattress sheet cover system for covering a bunk mattress. The system includes a flexible tubular cover that includes a body slightly smaller in width than a small or irregular shaped bunk mattress and with a closed end and an open end. The body fits longitudinally and snuggly around the bunk mattress. In one embodiment, the bunk mattress is triangular and fits inside pointed berth area on a boat. The cover may include optional end flap and optional pull straps. The method includes the steps of rolling the body into a flat ring configuration, aligning the ring with the end of the mattress, and then longitudinally pull and unrolling the ring over the mattress. The mattress may be folded or compressed inward. The pull straps are used to pull the body over the mattress. The mattress is then allowed to expand and conform to the body. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247297 | Bedding Systems and The Like Having Orientation Means - An article for use on a mattress includes a bedding article and means for orienting the bedding article on a mattress. The means for orienting the bedding article on a mattress may be hidden from view when the bedding article is installed on a mattress. The means for orienting the bedding article on a mattress may be one or more of color contrasting sections, indicia, labels, or stitching. The bedding article has two sides, a top end, a bottom, an opening for seating around the bed, an edge around the opening, and four corners, with two corners being at the top end and two corners being at the bottom end. An article for use as a cover for an underlying item is also disclosed, with the article including a cover article and means for orienting the cover article on an underlying item. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247298 | LITTER ATTACHMENT BRACKET - A modular bracket assembly is provided for use with a field hospital portable bed or a NATO litter. The assembly includes a clamp that can be releasably attached to the pole of a litter. The clamp is formed with a mounting aperture. The assembly also includes a lower support that can be mounted in the mounting aperture of the clamp or in attachment holes of field hospital portable beds or the socket that is formed within each hinge when a collapsible litter. An accessory mount is provided on the lower support and can receive a mounting flange affixed to a medical accessory. An upper support can be mounted on the top end of the lower support and can be used to support medical equipment items and/or IV solutions. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247299 | Resilient Side Rails for Medical Tables - This disclosure relates to resilient side rails for medical tables. In some aspects, a side rail for a medical table includes an elongated body having a height and a width that are configured to be received by a medical accessory, and the elongated body is formed of a material having a modulus of elasticity that is about 50 gigapascals to about 150 gigapascals and a yield strength that is about 40×10 | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247300 | Medical Examination Table With Integrated Scale - An examination table including an integrated scale with automatic taring, weight capture in the presence of patient motion, and automatic table height adjustment. The examination table includes a controller that periodically tares the integrated scale when a patient is not on the table so that the scale is ready to measure the weight of a patient without manual taring by the table operator. When a patient is on the table, the controller detects the presence of patient motion based on signals from load sensors, and captures weights for patients experiencing uncontrolled motion or tremors by averaging and comparing sampled weight values over predetermined periods of time. To insure that the patient is fully supported by the examination table before weighing the patient, the controller automatically adjusts the height of the examination table support surface so that the patient's feet are not touching the floor prior to weighing the patient. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247301 | Operating Table Top Assemblies and Related Devices - This disclosure relates to operating table top assemblies and related devices. In some aspects, an operating table top coupling assembly includes a receiver assembly and a hook assembly. The receiver assembly includes first and second spaced walls that define a central recess therebetween. The hook assembly includes an elongate hook member attached to or integrally formed with a housing that is configured to be at least partially disposed within the central recess of the receiver assembly. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247302 | OCCUPANCY DETECTION FOR FURNITURE - A system and method for incorporating occupancy-detecting technology into furniture is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to detecting occupancy using a detection pad coupled a portion of a bed. The detection pad may include an aluminized polymer material, a metalized and/or conductive fabric, an aluminum sheet, a metal screen, an aluminum tape, a wire grid, or other metalized material or fabric. A controller determines the corresponding response based on single-occupancy or dual-occupancy detection by one or more detection pads. A processor receives information regarding changes in capacitance and determines when a change in voltage satisfies a threshold. Based on a determination of occupancy, or lack thereof, a variety of corresponding features of the adjustable bed may be activated. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247303 | SEAT CUSHION WITH INTEGRATED SEAT FRAME ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE - A seat cushion, such as for use in an aircraft passenger seat, including a layer of open cell foam for passenger comfort, a closed cell foam core for flotation and structural support, and support structure positioned on the underside of the seat cushion for directly engaging underlying beams of a seat frame to attach the seat cushion to the seat frame without the need for additional fasteners. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247304 | SHEAR REDUCING MATTRESS COVER - A mattress cover is disclosed for redirecting shear on a patient's skin away from the areas of the body relatively more likely to develop decubitus ulcers. The mattress cover includes an upper portion designed to cover the topside of a mattress, and at least one shear transfer zone attached to an underside of the upper portion of the mattress cover. The shear transfer zone(s) may be made of a low shear material so as to create a low friction interface between the mattress and the mattress cover to reduce shear forces exerted by the mattress. Additionally, the shear transfer zone(s) may be arranged such that a large portion of the shear forces exerted by the mattress can be redirected to areas of the body that are relatively less likely to develop decubitus ulcers. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247305 | METHOD FOR CONTROL OF CENTRIFUGATION PROCESS IN WASHING MACHINE - Method for controlling the centrifugation process of a washing machine, wherein during a first, a second and a third laundry distribution phases (D | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247306 | LAUNDRY ARTICLE - The invention relates to an article of manufacture minimally comprising a wash soluble composition having at least one laundry benefit on a water-insoluble first substrate such as a nonwoven fabric, and a second laundry wash insoluble substrate adhered the first substrate by means of mutual contact with the wash soluble composition, for use in the laundering process, first in the washer and subsequently at least one substrate carried along with the wet fabrics in the tumble dryer. In this manner, a single article can assist in delivery of multiple laundry benefits to the washed and dried fabrics. The present invention further relates to methods for manufacturing such a laundry article. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247307 | WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A washing machine for reducing vibration and noise during a spin-drying cycle, and a control method thereof. According to the washing machine and the control method thereof, cloth piled up randomly in the washing tub is shaken and loosened through the stirring from side to side of the pulsator or the washing tub before water is supplied after putting the cloth therein, so that distribution of the cloth is made uniform to reduce vibration and noise during the spin-drying cycle. Further, unsatisfactory spin-drying due to abnormal vibration is prevented so that it is possible to reduce unnecessary consumption of water and spin-drying time. Further, even when the user does not put detergent in the detergent box but puts it directly onto the cloth, the detergent is shaken by the movement of the cloth, so it is possible to improve washing performance as the detergent and water are mixed well. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247308 | LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITION FOR LOW TEMPERATURE WASHING AND DISINFECTION - The invention relates to a low temperature detergent composition of a first component for cleaning and disinfecting comprising:
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| 20130247309 | DYES AND BLENDS FOR SHADING DURING LAUNDRY - The present invention relates to a laundry shading process with specific blue or violet bisazo-dyes alone or in combination with a photocatalyst. Further aspects of the invention are a composition comprising at least one photocatalyst and at least one of the specific bisazo-dyes. The composition is particularly useful for shading textiles during laundry. Further aspects of the invention are a detergent composition, a fabric softener composition containing these dyes or mixtures of these dyes and photocatalysts and novel blue or violet bisazo-dyes. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247310 | Gangway for Embarking and Disembarking Passengers - A gangway for embarking and disembarking passengers comprises a first module with a plurality of ramps located at different heights and joined at their ends by union modules, defining an entrance and an exit towards a second module, and a pair of movable support structures located at opposite ends of the first module. The second module comprises a plurality of telescopic tunnels that can be extended relative to one another, one of the ends of the outermost tunnel being coupled to a cabin that can be coupled to the ship; a movable gantry structure that allows the height of the second module to be regulated; and a motor-less revolving platform coupled to the first and second modules and supported on a movable support structure that rotates about its own vertical axis. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247311 | VIBRATING TOOTHBRUSH AND A REPLACEABLE BRUSH HEAD FOR USE WITH THE SAME - A vibrating toothbrush comprising a handle including a body with a tubular member extending outwardly from one end. A replaceable sleeve slides over the tubular member and detachably engages the body. One or more of the sleeve, tubular member and body incorporates a vibration damping zone for reducing vibration transmission from the sleeve to the handle. The damping zone is one of a material that differs in damping properties to the material of the rest of the toothbrush; a hole defined in the one of the sleeve, tubular member and body, and a toothbrush where that hole is filled with an elastomeric material. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247312 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH POWERED HEAD - A powered toothbrush includes a handle having a neck. A head is mounted to the neck and has a first surface and an opposed second surface. At least one fixed tuft block is mounted to the head in a fixed orientation and has a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly away from the first surface. A movable tuft block is flexibly connected to each fixed tuft block and has a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly away from the first surface. A drive assembly is operably connected to the movable tuft block to move the movable tuft block with respect to each fixed tuft block. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247313 | MOBILE FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE - A mobile floor cleaning machine is provided, having a chassis on which running wheels are rotatably mounted, and having at least one cleaning unit which has at least one cleaning tool and is coupled to the chassis via a guide member. To improve the floor cleaning machine in such a way that the risk of damage to the floor cleaning machine or to an obstacle in the event of a frontal collision with the obstacle may be minimized, it is proposed that the guide member is elastically deformable in the longitudinal direction of the floor cleaning machine. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247314 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR BRUSH AND PAD CONDITIONING - A method and apparatus for conditioning a processing surface of a cylindrical roller disposed in a brush box is described. In one embodiment, a brush box is described. The brush box includes a tank having an interior volume and a pair of cylindrical rollers at least partially disposed in the interior volume, each of the cylindrical rollers being rotatable about a respective axis, an actuator assembly coupled to each of the cylindrical rollers to move the respective cylindrical roller between a first position where the cylindrical rollers are in proximity and a second position where the cylindrical rollers are spaced away from each other, and a conditioning device for each of the cylindrical rollers, each conditioning device including a conditioner disposed in the interior volume, the conditioner contacting an outer surface of each of the cylindrical rollers when the rollers are in the second position. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247315 | ORAL CARE TOOTHBRUSH - An oral care toothbrush includes a head mounted to one end of the handle containing a plurality of oral care elements. An oral care accessory is mounted to the opposite end of the handle. An oral care material dispenser is mounted in the head within the cleaning field defined by the oral care elements. The toothbrush is preferably made of small size and of lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247316 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement having a cleaning element carrier. In one embodiment, the implement comprises a handle; a head coupled to the handle, the head having a longitudinal axis and a base structure with a front surface; a cleaning element carrier having a top surface and a bottom surface supported above the front surface of the base structure so that a gap exists between the bottom surface of the cleaning element carrier and the front surface of the base structure; a plurality of first cleaning elements extending from the top surface of the cleaning element carrier; at least one second cleaning element extending from the front surface of the base structure beyond the top surface of the cleaning element carrier; and wherein the second cleaning element and the cleaning element carrier are in transverse alignment. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247317 | Cleansing Device and Method for Manufacturing Same - A novel cleansing device and method for manufacturing same is disclosed that provides for the combination of various soaps and detergents affixed to a cleansing pad that will not separate from the soap base and provides for enhanced lathering capabilities. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247318 | Cleaning Implement - Novel cleaning implements and novel components of cleaning implements are provided. Aspects relate to novel wringers having convex regions with a plurality of drain exits. In some embodiments, concave regions are also provided. The concave regions are substantially devoid of any drain exits. An upper portion of the wringer may be substantially cylindrical or conic-cylindrical and a lower portion may be neither cylindrical nor conic-cylindrical. The bottom perimeter of the bottom may define a square-like shape. Further aspects relate to novel connection assemblies. Certain assemblies may have a top portion with a vertical wall that is configured to position mop fibers along a vertical axis. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247319 | Oral Utensil - According to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, an oral utensil includes at least an elongated body having a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, a distal end portion configured for executing an oral care task, and a proximal end portion having a protrusion extending in a substantially orthogonal relation from the longitudinal axis and positioned upon the proximal end portion such that it abuts the palm of a user. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247320 | HANDLE FOR SECURING INTERCHANGEABLE LOOFAHS - A handle for temporarily securing a man-made loofah to aid in bathing and showering those parts of the body which are hard to reach, the handle having an elongate gripping end, and having a man-made loofah securing end defined by a plurality of embedded, upstanding bristle members having flexible, crook-shaped upper ends for engaging the perforated mesh cloth of a man-made loofah for scrubbing those portions of the body not easily reached, the man-made loofah easily removed from the handle by a pulling action temporarily deforming the crook-shaped bristle end and releasing the man-made loofah. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247321 | Pressure sensing toothbrush - A device for brushing teeth comprising a head having a plurality of bristles, a handle constructed and arranged for holding and manipulating the device, and a flexible neck coupled between said head and said handle, wherein the flexible neck bends relative to the handle when an external pressure greater than a maximum predetermined pressure is exerted against the head, to prevent more than a maximum predetermined pressure from being exerted against teeth by the head of the device. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247322 | CLEANING SHEET AND CLEANING TOOL - A cleaning sheet that is attachable to a cleaning sheet-attaching component and is characterized in having a central part configuring a cleaning surface and at least one end provided on at least one side of the central part in a prescribed direction. The at least one end has a first part with a first elongation percentage and a second part with a higher elongation percentage than the first part. The second part is provided between the first part and the central part in the prescribed direction, and the sheet is configured so as to be detachably held on the cleaning sheet-attaching component at the boundary between the first part and the second part. Also configured is a cleaning implement provided with said cleaning sheet. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247323 | WIPER DRIVE - The invention relates to a wiper drive for a rear window wiper of a motor vehicle, comprising a drive unit having a wiper shaft for the oscillating pivoting about a rotational axis, and having a protective cap surrounding the wiper shaft in an axial section, wherein the protective cap is connected to a housing of the drive unit by way of a radial press fit connection. The protective cap comprises a detent element engaging in a recess in the housing in order to absorb axial forces on the protective cap. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247324 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which includes at least one longitudinal groove, in which groove at least one longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, the wiper blade and the longitudinal strip are mutually fixated by mutually cooperating protrusion/recess means of the longitudinal strip and the connecting device at the location of the interconnection of the connecting device and the wiper blade, and wherein the wiper blade is allowed to move in longitudinal direction relative to the longitudinal strip outside the location of the interconnection of the connecting device and the wiper blade. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247325 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal groove, in which groove at least one longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein said oscillating arm is pivotally connected to said connecting device about a pivot axis near one end thereof, with the interposition of a joint part, wherein said wiper blade comprises a spoiler at a side thereof facing away from the windscreen to be wiped, characterized in that a free end of said spoiler, facing towards an A-pillar of the windscreen to be wiped, is provided with a beveled surface, seen from the windscreen to be wiped. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247326 | FLUID COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container and a disposable collection container receiving housing, the housing having a cavity and a suction source. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner and a shelf for diverting fluid from the suction and to assist with a collapse of the liner during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston assembly having a main piston body and a scraper ring. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston stop feature. The system may include a partially hydrophobic filter and a flat surface suction tool. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247327 | Illuminated Leaf Blower - An illuminated leaf blower having a light disposed upon a handle, the handle disposed upon a pipe section of a blower tube at an angle deviant from the perpendicular by means of a pivotally securable attachment member, the attachment member disposed upon a lockable collar, said lockable collar securably moveable along the pipe section to position the handle as desired for a particular person wielding the device, the handle having a switch disposed on a rearward haunch of a head piece, said head piece disposed atop the handle configured to be ergonomically accessed by to means of a thumb of the person wielding the device, whereby the light selectively illuminates an area over which an airflow from the illuminated leaf blower is directed. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247328 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner is provided with a dirt collection container and a suction head which can be placed on the dirt collection container, wherein the suction head has at least one suction unit which is in flow communication with the dirt collection container via a suction duct and a filter device and with at least one exhaust air opening via at least one exhaust air duct. To provide high suction capacity, a compact construction, and relatively little generation of noise during operation, the suction head has two suction units arranged next to one another, positioned in a vertical direction at the same level as the filter device and surrounded by a common exhaust air chamber, wherein the exhaust air chamber is in flow communication with exhaust air openings via a first and a second exhaust air duct and the filter device is arranged between the two exhaust air ducts. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247329 | FIRE DOOR HINGE WITH FUSIBLE PIN - A closures mechanism for a door actuated during a fire, which causes the door to automatically close. The present invention provides a hinge with opposing hinge plates comprising a door leaf and a frame leaf each pivotal around a hinge pin and spring. A hinge spring nub is anchored within a channel having a fusible block that prevents the spring nub and tension from traveling the channel. At a predetermined temperature the fusible block ruptures causing the spring nub and spring tension to move into engagement with the door attached to the hinge door leaf thereby causing the door to close by means of the tensioned spring's kinetic energy. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247330 | ROTARY HYDRAULIC DAMPER FOR PIVOTING STOWAGE BIN - A damping assembly for a pivoting stowage bin includes a rotary hydraulic damper that is mounted on the pivot axis of the stowage bin. The rotary hydraulic damper includes a damper body that receives a rotor having at least one vane moved through contained hydraulic fluid. Preferably, an exterior bearing surface on the damper precludes the active damping elements from radial loads, while a distributed attachment of the rotor to the pivoting bin enables reduced torque loads. The damper can include an integrated flow-control valve for controlling the opening rate of the pivoting bin as well as an integrated mechanical stop for the bin. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247331 | HINGE ASSEMBLY - A hinge assembly for a trunk lid of an automotive vehicle. The hinge assembly includes a mounting plate secured to the vehicle and a trunk link connecting arm having first and second ends. The first end of the connecting arm is mounted to the mounting plate such that the second and the connecting arm is pivotally movable between a lowered position in a fully raised position. The second end of the connecting arm is mountable to a trunk lid of the vehicle. The side plate is provided adjacent to the mounting plate and connecting arm and includes a portion biased into contact with the connecting arm. The contact between the portion of the side plate in the connecting arm providing additional frictional resistance to movement of the connecting arm between the lowered position and the fully raised position. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247332 | HEALING WAND EXTENSION DEVICE - A healing wand extension device comprised of a stick with a hand grip portion at a proximal end and an opening at a distal end is shown and described. The opening contains an “o” ring capable of supporting a wand healing device such as the Amega Amwand, and therefore has a circumference sufficiently wide to support said device. The o-ring should be made of rubber, silicone, neoprene or other elastic material with a non-slippery surface so that a wand healing device can be inserted through the o-ring without easily slipping out. While the structure can vary, a rectangular structure with curved corners or an oval structure is preferred in order to avoid unintentional scratching or chafing while in use. A curvy side profile is preferred to assist with applying mild to moderate pressure in hard-to-reach areas. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247333 | INSTRUMENT HANDLE, A DEVICE HAVING THE INSTRUMENT HANDLE, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE INSTRUMENT HANDLE - A handle for a device, a device, and a method of making a handle for a device, having a blank extending substantially along a longitudinal axis of the device between a distal end and a proximal end of the device are described. The handle includes protrusions situated on at least a portion of the blank, the protrusions being situated over approximately 180 degrees of a cross-section of the blank taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247334 | Crucible for Solidifying a Silicon Ingot - The present invention relates to a crucible that can be used for solidifying a silicon ingot from molten silicon, characterized in that same is at least partially coated on the inner surface thereof with at least one layer consisting of a material produced by thermal decomposition of polysilizane(s), said layer having a shear strength greater than 1 Pa and no higher than 500 MPa, and being in the form of a stack of adjoining layers of non-contiguous tiles. The invention also relates to a method for preparing such crucibles. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247335 | OBJECT-CONTAINING BUTTON - An object-containing button includes a housing and upper and lower floors mounted within the housing. Each floor has a plurality of thread-receiving holes and two pin holes formed at opposite side of the thread-receiving holes. A container rotatably and detachably coupled to the housing. An object is stored inside the container. A removable lid covers a bottom opening of the container facing the upper floor. A pin-carrying member having two pins inserted through the pin holes for piercing and tearing open the cover. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247336 | ROLLER SHUTTER BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR - A roller shutter bead chain connector includes a connector main body having an internal receiving space for receiving beads of the bead chain. Two engagement slots are formed at two ends of the connector main body. A string segment between two beads is engaged into the engagement slot to connect the connector main body with the bead chain for controlling the up and down movement of the roller shutter. The connection main body can be fitted on any section of the bead chain as necessary, whereby the connection main body can be stopped to locate the roller shutter curtain at a desired height. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247337 | Unitary Lanyard and Base for Electronic Surveillance Tag - A mounting disk, lanyard and distal tip are formed as a unitary member and may be utilized with a plurality of differing EAS tags to provide effective theft protection devices. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247338 | FESTOONED TRIM CLIP SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING FESTOONED CLIPS TO A SUBSTRATE - This invention provides a single or multi-ganged clip that can be grouped into a festooned arrangement. Each clip includes a base with opposing ends aligned in the direction of extension and transverse to an elongation direction for a connecting segment between ganged clip members. The base ends include opposing male and female connectors. The male connector is a cylinder with an axis that extends transverse to the direction of elongation and the female connector defines a conforming cylindrical inner diameter, which allows it to nest over the male cylinder. A gap opening at the far edge of the female connector provides clearance for the base that connects the male cylinder to the clip member base end. This gap is sized to allow a range of angular rotation of the male connector within the female connector. Clips can be dispensed in a continuous grouping/segment from a spool. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247339 | CARABINER - A carabiner having a bow, which has an insertion opening and first and second ends that bound the insertion opening, a closing part, which assumes a closed position in the closed state of the carabiner, in which it closes the insertion opening, first and second ends of the closing part engage with the first and second ends of the bow, and the closing part can be pivoted relative to the bow about a pivot axis formed at the engaging first ends of the bow and the closing part into a first open position in order to open the carabiner, and an actuating arm, which retains the closing part in the closed position in an initial position and is movable in order to open the carabiner. The closing part can be further pivoted relative to the bow about a pivot axis formed the engaging second ends of the bow and of the closing part into a second open position in order to open the carabiner in an alternative manner. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247340 | Multi-Stage Transmission Tensioning Device for Automobile Safety - A multi-stage transmission tensioning device for automobile safety comprises a base group ( | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247341 | Device and Method for Producing Interweaving Knots - A device and a method for producing interweaving knots in a multifilament thread are described. The thread is guided in a circumferential guiding groove of a rotating annular nozzle in contact with the groove base of the guiding ring. An inlet thread guide and an outlet thread guide are arranged such that the contact wrap angle of the thread in the guiding groove of the annular nozzle is greater than the opening angle of the chamber opening on the stator. Thus, the thread is guided with contact before the pressure impulse is generated and the annular nozzle is preferably driven with a circumferential speed that is lower than the speed of the thread in order to influence the thread tension. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247342 | CAPPING SYSTEM - A capping system includes: a moving portion moving a stem, on which an optical semiconductor element is mounted, horizontally; a fixer fixing a cap having a window, on the stem; a camera taking an image of the cap and the stem from above the cap and the stem; a detector detecting whether the optical semiconductor element is present within a visual field of the camera; and a searching action controller controlling the moving portion to move the stem so the detector searches the optical semiconductor element. The searching action controller causes searching radially and outwardly from a search starting point. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247343 | PRESSURE SENSING SEALING PLATE - An end effector assembly for use with an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The end effector assembly has a pair of opposing jaw members. One or more of the jaw members includes a support base, an electrical jaw lead, and a sealing plate coupled to the electrical jaw lead. The sealing plate has a stainless steel layer and one or more piezoelectric sensors. The jaw member also includes an insulative plate disposed between the support base and the sealing plate. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247344 | TUBULAR THREAD SEAL - For sealing a threaded connection, a tubular thread seal includes a proximal edge with a specified proximal diameter and a distal edge with a specified distal diameter. The distal edge is inserted over a threaded connection. The tube is disposed between the proximal edge and the distal edge. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247345 | RIVET GUN WITH A CHANGEABLE CYLINDER - A rivet gun has a barrel, a handle assembly, a cylinder and a seal ring assembly. The handle assembly is mounted under the barrel and has a hydraulic shaft and a handle mounted around the hydraulic shaft and having an annular shoulder. The cylinder has a top cover, an annular body and a bottom seat. The top cover is mounted under the handle and contacts the annular shoulder. A diameter of the top cover is larger than a diameter of the annular shoulder such that an outer periphery of the top cover protrudes radially out from an outer periphery of the annular shoulder instead of being covered by the annular shoulder. The annular body is mounted detachably on the top cover. The bottom seat is mounted detachably on the annular body. The rivet gun is allowed to change cylinders of different sizes or types. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247346 | MULTI-STEP CONTROL RIVET GUN - A rivet gun has a barrel, a handle, a pneumatic cylinder and a two-step pressing assembly. The handle has a valve-mounting hole, a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole being cylindrical and defined in a bottom end of the handle. The pneumatic cylinder has an inlet bushing, an inner bushing and a control valve assembly respectively mounted in the aforementioned holes. The two-step pressing assembly is mounted on the handle and allows the rivet gun to be operated by two steps. The handle is structurally simple and has a low manufacturing cost. The bushings and control valve assembly are easily mounted in and detached from the handle so that assembling of the rivet gun is efficient. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247347 | SECTION MEMBER DRILLING OR MILLING MACHINE - A section member drilling or milling machine comprises a machine bed for supporting a workpiece to be drilled, the machine bed including guides for controllably sliding thereon a support comprising precision vertical guides thereon a platform is engaged, the platform comprising parallel horizontal guides slidably supporting a carriage, in turn supporting a cantilever arm, including a driving motor for controllably driving a drilling and milling tool along parallel guides of the cantilever arm. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247348 | SUNROOF DRAIN TUBE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A sunroof drain tube installation assembly and method for installing or replacing a sunroof drain tube in a vehicle includes a drain tube installation tool having an elongated flexible wire with a first end and a second end, and a stopper disposed at the second end of the wire. The wire is threaded through the sunroof drain tube to be installed on the vehicle and then through a sunroof drain tube passageway defined on the vehicle. Optionally, this includes threading the wire through a sunroof drain tube already installed on the vehicle. After threading, the wire is pulled to forcibly install the sunroof drain tube into the sunroof drain tube passageway and, optionally, displacing the previously installed sunroof drain tube. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247349 | NOVEL LINING PLATE STRUCTURE FOR USE WITH TUBE MILL OF CEMENT INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURE METHOD THEREOF - A manufacture method of a lining plate structure for use with a tube mill for the cement industry. The manufacture method has the following three technical solutions: 1) metal lining plate, 2) ceramic lining plate, and 3) combined lining plate. The manufacture method includes: lining the concave-convex space, formed in the combination of metal lining plate and tube body, with corundum ceramic lining plate; then installing the combined lining plate on the steel plate of the tube body through inlaying, sticking and local welding. Under the same reference conditions of the present method, the weight of lining plate is reduced 50%, saving the steel material consumption by more than 50%; and the service life of the lining plate for use with the tube mill of cement industry is doubled, up to 15000-20000 hours. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247350 | MULTIPLE APERTURE ULTRASOUND ARRAY ALIGNMENT FIXTURE - Increasing the effective aperture of an ultrasound imaging probe by including more than one probe head and using the elements of all of the probes to render an image can greatly improve the lateral resolution of the generated image. In order to render an image, the relative positions of all of the elements must be known precisely. A calibration fixture is described in which the probe assembly to be calibrated is placed above a test block and transmits ultrasonic pulses through the test block to an ultrasonic sensor. As the ultrasonic pulses are transmitted though some or all of the elements in the probe to be tested, the differential transit times of arrival of the waveform are measured precisely. From these measurements the relative positions of the probe elements can be computed and the probe can be aligned. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247351 | Leverage Tool for Opening Cargo Containers - A leverage hand tool for opening doors of a conventional cargo container provided with a latch mechanism having locking brackets and pivotal levers engaged with the locking brackets. The leverage tool is designed to amplify the lever arm formed by the pivotal container handle and make it easier to release the arm from the locking bracket. The tool has an elongated tool handle with a longitudinal axis and an engaging member secured to the tool handle at an acute angle in relation to the longitudinal axis. The engaging member has a through opening of sufficient size to slide over a pivotal lever of the cargo container while transmitting pivotal force from the tool handle to the pivotal lever. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247352 | Method for Designing Indoor Lighting - A method for designing indoor lighting includes disposing a first luminaire on a ceiling surface that forms an indoor space, the first luminaire having a luminous intensity distribution characteristic that a luminous flux over a range of luminous intensity distribution angles no smaller than 90 degrees but no greater than 120 degrees with respect to a vertically downward direction, which represents 0 degrees, is 20% of a luminous flux of the luminaire or greater and a luminous flux over a range of luminous intensity distribution angles no smaller than 60 degrees but smaller than 90 degrees is 20% of the luminous flux of the luminaire or smaller; and disposing a second luminaire in the indoor space, the second luminaire illuminating a wall surface present in a region corresponding to the luminous intensity distribution angles of light from the first luminaire no less than 60 degrees but smaller than 90 degrees. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247353 | ADJUSTABLE PROSTHETIC INTERFACES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Prosthesis devices can include sockets having adjustable features. In one example, a socket includes one or more panels that can move outwardly or inwardly relative to a receptacle portion of the socket. The panels can be moved by tightening a tensioning line. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247354 | Method for Manufacturing a Trough Mirror for Solar Through - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a trough mirror for a solar trough, in particular longitudinal solar trough mirrors for solar power stations. One object is to provide a method for manufacturing a trough mirror for a solar trough mirror power station which reduces the costs for installing the solar power station. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247355 | INTERNAL GRIPPING SYSTEM - A system for securing a first tubular to a second tubular including a housing having at least one group of at least one window therein. A gripping assembly is disposed in the housing and has at least one member operatively arranged for selectably extending through the at least one window for internally gripping the first tubular. A coupling unit is included having a first clamping mechanism and a second clamping mechanism. The first clamping mechanism is operatively arranged for externally clamping the housing, and the second clamping mechanism is operatively arranged for externally clamping the second tubular component. A method of securing together two tubular components is also included. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247356 | Blind River Tool - A conventional blind rivet tool with modified nose housing, i.e., a rivet gun with replaceable and interchangeable nosepieces, facilitates feeding and setting of multiple diameters of blind rivets with substantially shortened exposed mandrel portions extending beyond the head flange of the rivet, all while maintaining blind rivet performance and reducing total installed blind rivet costs. A rivet with a reduced exposed mandrel protrusion relative to conventional and standardized mandrels can be enabled and more easily fed through the tool. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247357 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE INTERBODY DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a composite interbody device includes assembling superior and inferior endplates, this including forming or layering micro-porous titanium on opposing sides of a solid titanium sheet. A first of the opposing sides provides a micro-porous bone interface layer and a second of the opposing sides provides a micro-porous core interface side. The solid titanium sheet therebetween forms a central barrier layer. The inferior and superior endplates are placed in a mold, on each side of a core cavity, with the core interface sides facing the core cavity and the bone interface sides facing away from the cavity. Molten plastic is injection-molded into the core cavity to form a plastic core between the endplates, the molten plastic extruding into pores of the microporous core interface sides. The plastic is set to bond the core with the endplates. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247358 | LOTTO SCRATCH PAD AND METHOD OF COLLECTING SHAVINGS - A lotto scratch pad and method of collecting scrapings, in general, a holding device having a backer board or hard surface with a clasp or clip attached thereto and positioned approximate one edge of the backer board, at least one collection bin, compartment, trough or receptacle positioned on another edge of the backer board having a hinged tab to enclose lotto ticket shavings therein and, thus, functions to collect and contain any scrapings created as a player scratches the opaque covering off scratch tickets on the holding device. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247359 | ROTARY ACTUATED AXIAL CLAMP - Disclosed is a rotary actuated axial clamp that includes a primary fixture, having a rotatable primary clamp, having primary clamp fingers that engage secondary clamp fingers on a stationary secondary clamp. The primary fixture is attached to a positioner, while the secondary fixture is attached to the work piece. Different secondary fixtures can be utilized to fit the shape and size of the work piece, while maintaining a secondary clamp that is able to engage the primary clamp of the primary fixture. The primary fixture can consequently be utilized with numerous different work pieces having different shapes and sizes by simply modifying a secondary fixture to adapt to the size and shape of the work piece. Roller engagement of the primary clamp and secondary clamp reduces the force required to clamp and unclamp the primary and secondary fixtures. This reduces problems associated with attaching a work piece to a positioner. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247360 | PARAMETRIZED MATERIAL AND PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES BASED ON VIRTUAL TESTING - A method of generating a topology for a material includes parametrizing one or more material properties of the material using virtual testing and generating a topology for the material based on the parametrizing. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247361 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OF AN ELECTRIC ACTUATOR - A method for manufacturing of an electric actuator. The actuator includes an electric actuator arrangement that is sensitive to heat and/or that generates heat. The actuator is put together to form a uniform organ by coupling the electric actuator arrangement with an at least thermally conductive frame part. The actuator arrangement and the frame part are coupled with each other in an integral manner by processing a manufacturing material forming the frame part in connection with the actuator arrangement. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247362 | INTEGRATED ELECTROMECHANICAL RELAYS - Electromechanical relays and semiconductor structures and microelectromechanical systems including at least part of an electromechanical relay are presented. For example, an electromechanical relay includes an electrically conductive terminal within a printed circuit board, one or more electrically conductive contacts, and one or more magnetic actuators. The one or more magnetic actuators are respectively associated with the one or more electrically conductive contacts and each magnetic actuator includes (i) a magnetic core within at least one via extending through one or more layers of the printed circuit board, and (ii) an electrical coil around at least a portion of the magnetic core and within one or more layers of the printed circuit board. Activation of the one or more actuators causes electrical contact between the terminal and an associated one of the one or more electrically conductive contacts. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247363 | METHODS OF MAKING METAL-DOPED NICKEL OXIDE ACTIVE MATERIALS - Methods of making high-energy cathode active materials for primary alkaline batteries are described. The primary batteries include a cathode having an alkali-deficient nickel(IV)-containing oxide including one or more metals such as Co, Mg, Al, Ca, Y, Mn, and/or non-metals such as B, Si, Ge or a combination of metal and/or non-metal atoms as dopants partially substituted for Ni and/or Li in the crystal lattice; an anode; a separator between the cathode and the anode; and an alkaline electrolyte solution. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247364 | MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR BATTERY - According to one embodiment, a manufacturing device for a battery, includes, an electrolyte supply unit which introduces an electrolyte into a cell, a chamber which accommodates the battery cell, a first pressure adjustment unit configured to make a pressure in the battery cell lower than a pressure on the side of the electrolyte supply unit, and a second pressure adjustment unit configured to make a pressure outside the battery cell in the chamber lower than the pressure in the battery cell, thereby increasing the capacity of the battery cell. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247365 | Crimping tool - A crimping tool is provided. The crimping tool can crimp coaxial cables of various specifications via the rotation of a rotatable placement seat and/or the adjustment of the depth of a screw rod which is screwed in a screw hole. Further, a holding region is formed at the crimping tool by moving a first holding block and a second holding block towards each other. During an operation, the coaxial cable is wrapped around the holding region. Therefore, the coaxial cable will not move excessively during a crimping operation, resulting in an increase of quality of the crimped coaxial cable. | 2013-09-26 |
| 20130247366 | ROLLER HEMMING DEVICE - Disclosed is a compact roller hemming device capable of performing a hemming process with respect to various works. Specifically disclosed is a roller hemming device for hemming a work, which includes rotary shafts rotating on axes thereof, and lower dies and lower dies on which the corresponding work is placed. The lower dies and the lower dies are arranged on outer circumferential parts of the rotary shafts at predetermined intervals. The rotary shafts rotate so that one each of the lower dies and the lower dies is selected depending on a type of the work to be hemmed. | 2013-09-26 |
