| 40th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20080235841 | QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM FOR ARMOR PLATES IN A BALLISTIC RESISTANT VEST AND METHOD - A quick release system for releasing armor plates from a vest or other garment including a pocket associated with the front torso portion of the vest for selectively receiving a first armor plate, a pocket associated with the rear torso portion of the vest for selectively receiving a second armor plate, and a flexible retainer element in conjunction with at least one connector element associated with each of the front and rear pockets for selectively retaining the first and second armor plates therewithin, pulling the flexible retainer element releasing the armor plates from their respective pockets. A release handle is located on the front of the vest and is attached to the retainer element for facilitating pulling of the retainer element to release the front and rear armor plates in one easy motion. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235842 | Training mitten and glove and methods therefor - A training mitten and/or glove and methods of use thereof for training how to field is provided. The training mitten and training glove each separately comprise a thumb portion, finger portions and a hand portion bearing a design of an alligator's head, eyes, mouth and teeth. The training glove and training mitten may be modified to include two and three dimensional structure to accentuate characteristics of the head of an alligator. Artwork designs of features of an alligator are included with the training mitten and glove. An educational training and/or safety method for teaching how to field a ball is also provided and comprises the step of holding a training glove or a first training mitten in near proximity to a second training mitten in an open position and securing a ball by holding the training glove or a first training mitten in near proximity to a second training mitten in a closed position. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235843 | Thumb protector for fishing and method of manipulating fishing line - A thumb protector comprises an elongate wrist strap having two opposite ends; a thumb cup; and a thumb cup strap extending from the wrist band and attaching the thumb cup to the wrist band. The thumb cup is generally conical, and comprises leather, or a leather-like material. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235844 | Stiffening Device for Apparel - In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates a stiffening device to prevent a trouser leg from becoming entangled between the foot and a shoe, particularly and open-back shoe, of a wearer. Accordingly, the device includes a stiffening device having a central stiffening member arranged between two opposing layers, one layer having an exterior face having an adhesive. One method of use includes locating an interior portion of a trouser leg, preferably near the hem-line, where stiffening is desired and arranging the device vertically starting at the hem-line at a rear portion of the interior portion of the trouser leg. Finally, adhering the device to the interior portion of the trouser leg using an adhesive provided on the device. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235845 | STIFFENING DEVICE FOR APPAREL - In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates a T-shaped stiffening device to prevent a trouser leg from becoming entangled between the foot and a shoe, particularly and open-back shoe, of a wearer. Accordingly, the device includes a stiffening device having a central stiffening member arranged between two opposing layers, one layer having an exterior face having an adhesive. One method of use includes locating an interior portion of a trouser leg, preferably near the hem-line, where stiffening is desired and arranging the device vertically starting at the hem-line at a rear portion of the interior portion of the trouser leg. Finally, adhering the device to the interior portion of the trouser leg using an adhesive provided on the device. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235846 | WRIST COVERING AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present application is directed to a wrist covering designed to be worn over the gloved hand and arm-sleeve of a user. The wrist covering comprises a flexible, generally tubular member extending from a first opening, designed to fit around the forearm of the user, to a second opening, designed to fit around the hand of the user. The first opening has a larger circumference than the second opening. The wrist covering further includes a thumb aperture in the tubular member proximate to the second opening. A first fastener is positioned on the tubular member in a manner that allows tightening of the tubular member around the user's hand. A second fastener is positioned on the tubular member in a manner that allows tightening of the tubular member around the user's wrist. A third fastener is positioned on the tubular member in a manner that allows tightening of the tubular member around the user's forearm. A method of making the wrist covering is also disclosed. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235847 | Dead lifting suit - A suit particularly for dead lifters comprises a front having a neckline substantially higher than in the back. This covers more of the front of the chest and reduces the tendency of the lifter to bend the upper torso forwardly. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235848 | Body comforter garment inside a pillow-bed in a pillow - A body comforter garment, consisting of three layers, that converts to a pillow ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235849 | Art by hollis international wearbags - The Art By Hollis International WearBags™ (hereinafter called “WearBags”), is a new, original, non-obvious, novel idea where a carrier/travel bag can also be worn as an item of clothing. Conversely, an item of clothing is converted and transformed into a carrier, travel bag or purse, including any other name for a bag used for carrying items in a confined space. The wearBag is a carrier bag, travel bag, purse or any other named bag, that is carried for the use of transporting items inside and transformed and converted to become an item of clothing to be worn by males and females, adults and children. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235850 | Glove Having High Coefficient of Friction Regions - A hand covering. The hand covering comprises a gripping region comprising a mesh material having a first permeability and a first coefficient of friction, the first coefficient of friction rendering the hand covering suitable for use in a desired application. Regions of the hand covering other than the gripping region comprise a material having a second coefficient of friction lower than the first coefficient of friction and a second permeability lower than the first permeability. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235851 | Single layer, two different sided hair wrap - A head wrap or scarf in a single layer having a first side that is more slippery against another surface and a second side that is rougher and less slippery than the first side. The single layer is formed of two fibers of two different materials with a greater proportion of a first slippery fabric toward the first side of the head wrap and a greater proportion of rougher fabric toward the second side of the head wrap. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235852 | Headwear having flexible headband - The present invention relates an improved shape of headwear, more particularly, to a headwear capable of adjusting automatically a size according to a size of user's head without a separate size adjusting device and maintaining continuously a shape of a main body of the headwear. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235853 | Heated Earmuff With Improved Frame and Heating Element - The earmuff of the present invention comprises in combination: an adjustable temperature switch, location of a power supply such as a battery inside the earmuff housing, a top frame enhanced to provide a “head gripping” feature, earmuff pads constructed to conform to the ears that are not flat but have some concavity to assist in wearer's comfort and use when moving around. The inner muff is constructed of a soft-foam and further includes a slot that enables the concurrent use of ear phones. The heating element is a plate designed to conserve battery current with adjustable temperature and a circuit design focused on conserving battery current. The plastic frame provides a head gripping feature designed to eliminate unnecessary weight and to maximize air flow that will prevent sweat and moisture buildup around the ears. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235854 | AIR BAG JACKET - An air bag jacket includes a first portion corresponding to a breast and an upper back portion of a user in a wearing state and a second portion corresponding to a belly and a waist of the user in a wearing state. A recessed portion is cut upwardly from a skirt is formed in the second portion at a position corresponding to either a right or left side of the user. An inflator is arranged on the inside of the recessed portion. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235855 | Chest protector in sports medicine - A chest protector, in sports medicine, adapted for players of the athletic games, is light in weight and reasonably comfortable to wear. It will protect the heart and chest cavity area of players in such games as lacrosse, field hockey, and baseball. The chest protector includes a shirt, preferably of two-way stretch fabric, having a large front pocket across its chest area. A protector plate is positioned within the pocket. The protector plate is an assembly of molded layers, comprising inner-most and outer-most layers of plastic, preferably polyethylene sheets; a central layer of a high impact polymer pad, preferably a dry polyurethane gel; and two layers of high impact resistant fabric of high tensile strength fibers, preferably para-aramid fibers, with the polymer pad being sandwiched between the two layers of impact resistant fabric. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235856 | Bathroom odour elimination system - A suctioning toilet seat system comprises a main toilet seat body and a plurality of suctioning apertures disposed in the main toilet seat body. The plurality of suctioning apertures are in fluid communication with an outlet in the main toilet seat body. A hose connects the outlet in fluid communication with a fan. An optional filter means is connected in fluid communication with the outlet for filtering air suctioned by the fan. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235857 | Cushion paper assembly for toilet seat - A cushion paper assembly for a toilet seat includes a base, and a stack of cushion paper and a double-coated adhesive tape respectively adhered to a top and a bottom of the base. The stack of cushion paper is adhered to three folded edges of the base extending upwards. The double-coated adhesive tape is adhered to the toilet seat when the assembly is used. When the toilet seat is lifted up, the cushion paper assembly is clipped between a toilet seat cover and the toilet seat. When the assembly is to be used, the toilet seat is lowered down, and the used cushion paper is torn off to expose the next sanitary and unused cushion paper. Thus, it is possible to prevent the hip and the legs from being infected by skin germs, and the cushion paper assembly for the toilet seat can be used in a sanitary and convenient manner. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235858 | Elevated toilet seat - An improved elevated hinged toilet seat with lid of simple construction and ease of installation. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235859 | Handle device which is attachable to a toilet seat - A handle device which is attachable to the seat of a toilet includes a base portion having two opposite sides and an amount of adhesive spread over a section of one side of the base portion permitting the base portion to be adhesively secured to the underside of a toilet seat. When the base portion is adhesively attached to the underside of a toilet seat so that a remainder section of the base portion extends to one side of the toilet seat, the remainder section can be grasped for raising and lowering the toilet seat without requiring that the toilet seat be touched. The remainder section can be U-shaped in form so that the U of the U-shaped form accepts the tips of a user's fingers when grasped for raising and lowering the toilet seat. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235860 | Toilet bowl flushing water tank device - The present invention provides a toilet bowl flushing water tank device which can prevent the easy increase of a supply quantity of flushing water to a toilet bowl exceeding a predetermined quantity. The present invention provides a toilet bowl flushing water tank device which includes: a flushing water tank for storing flushing water to be supplied to a toilet bowl and forming a discharge outlet which communicates with the toilet bowl in a bottom portion thereof; a discharge valve for opening/closing the discharge outlet; a manipulation portion for performing a pull-up operation of the discharge valves a connection member for connecting the manipulation portion and the discharge valve; and a float mounted on the connection member in a state that the connection member is allowed to pass through the float and generating buoyancy for maintaining a valve-open state of the discharge valve in a state that the float is immersed in the flushing water, wherein the connection member includes an upper engaging portion and a lower engaging portion for restricting a movable range of the float on the connection member, and at least the lower engaging portion includes a lower irreversible engaging jig having physical irreversibility which prevents the removal of the lower engaging portion from the connection member unless the lower irreversible engaging jig is broken. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235861 | Bidet assembly for toilets - A bidet assembly comprises at least one jet nozzle, connected to a multi-port tube fitting, which is connected to a water supply tube, which may comprise of four sections, and which is connected to the toilet bowl refill nipple, and a non-permanent mounting means. Said bidet assembly is a one-size-fits-all for retrofitting toilets of all sizes and shapes, has no moving parts, valves or controls and which provides fine jet streams of cool water spray—even from chilly cold water source—for cleansing a user's private parts during a toilet bowl refill cycle. Said bidet assembly is mounted inside and behind a toilet tank and inside a bowl and, therefore, is completely hidden from view and keeps water from splashing outside of the bowl. Said bidet assembly can be mounted or removed without tools, in less than two minutes and leaves neither mars nor damage on a toilet. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235862 | Multi-Purpose Beading For Swimming Pool Liners - An elongate beading is provided for attaching a pool liner to a pool wall. The elongate beading comprises a substantially planar liner attachment portion having an outer surface for attachment to a pool liner and an inner surface, the outer surface for attachment to a pool liner. The elongate beading also comprises a hook portion having a pair of opposed first and second legs interconnected by a connector portion. The first leg, second leg and connector portion have inner surfaces defining a channel and the first leg is substantially coplanar with the liner attachment portion and the second leg has an outer surface including a downwardly facing shoulder formed therein. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235863 | Jet bath apparatus - A jetted bathtub includes: a bathtub; a suction port opening in a wall of the bathtub and allowing water stored in the bathtub to be sucked therein; a pressurizer configured to suck water from the suction port, and pressurize and discharge the water; and a jet nozzle having a single tube held on the wall below a rim of the bathtub, the jet nozzle being configured to eject water introduced into the tube so that the water is ejected into the bathtub with its ejection direction being varied. The tube includes: a running water introduction section configured to receive water supplied from the pressurizer; a channel cross-section shrinking section communicating with the running water introduction section on the downstream side of the running water introduction section, and having a reduced channel cross section relative to the running water introduction section; and a chamber communicating with the channel cross-section shrinking section on the downstream side of the channel cross-section shrinking section, and having at its upstream end a channel cross-section abrupt expansion section with a channel cross section abruptly expanded relative to the channel cross-section shrinking section and at its downstream end an ejection port facing the inside of the bathtub. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235864 | Universal adjustable shower chair - The present invention relates to a self-contained unit which employs a manually operable platform/seat attached to a u-channel rail system for the purposes of personal hygiene. The unit mounts to the wall of a shower or bath stall. The system is designed to aid those individuals in need of a secure and stable sitting platform that is vertically adjustable to accommodate the individual user's height. This unit facilitates bathing, showering and other personal hygiene requirements. The unit contains 2 swivel armrests that provide the user stability when moving in and out of the chair and an overhead retractable cage for added security for those individuals requiring additional support. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235865 | McClains Bathtub Monitor - A monitor embodiment, monitoring overflow levels in a bathtub, comprises an input water unit, including a control circuitry, coupled to a hot-cold water facet; a water level detection unit including telescopically joined tubes with a floatable lowest tube associated with an indicator, an uppermost tube fixed to the input unit, sensors attached to non-lowest tubes variably coupled. The sensors detect the indicator's position reaching a predetermined alarm or shutoff level, causing respective initiating an alarm signal, or terminating the input unit's water flow. Another embodiment additionally comprises an output water unit associated with the circuitry, incorporating a temperature sensor and a user preset-temperature selector. The output unit outlets cooled water from the bathtub, the input unit inlets hot water until the preset-temperature is reached, provided no alarm signal was issued. An additional sensor, incorporated in the input unit, allows adding the hot water when it's hotter than the bathtub water. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235866 | Overflow Assembly for Bathtubs and the Like - An overflow system in the bathtub has an overflow port and has a drain pipe in connection with the overflow port. A threaded flange has a stub shoulder on one end which is fitted into a circular sleeve on the overflow port. The threaded flange has exterior threads on its outer surface and a thin diaphragm secured to the end thereof opposite to the stub shoulder. A large sealing washer embraces the outside of the circular flange on the overflow port and extends partially over the threads of the threaded flange. A large internally threaded nut is threadably mounted on the outer end of the threaded flange and compresses the sealing washer against a vertical flange on the port to seal the connection between the threaded flange and the port. A decorative cap is frictionally snapped into engagement with protrusions on the outer surface of the nut. The cap can be removed when needed to permit the plumber to gain access to the diaphragm to cut it open for fluid flow after the system has been tested for leaks, or put in place after the cut takes place. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235867 | Sliding device for playpen - A sliding device for a playpen includes a support unit, a clamping unit juxtaposed to the support unit, a guide unit mounted on the support unit and the clamping unit, and a lifting unit movably mounted on the guide unit. The lifting unit is mounted on a support bar to move the support bar. Thus, the support bar can be moved downward so that a user's hands can extend into the playpen easily and conveniently to facilitate the user holding and taking care of the baby. In addition, the support bar is movable to a height equal to that of the user's bed so that the user can take care of the baby easily and conveniently. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235868 | Knockdown bed foundation - The field of the present invention pertains to foundations or bedsteads for supporting mattresses. More particularly, the present invention relates to foundations that can be knocked down and reassembled by the end user. The present invention when reassembled presents a visual impression to the end user that can look like a conventional, fixed assembly foundation. The invention further provides for a method for assembling the present knockdown foundation devices. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235869 | STADIUM BED - A bed, such as for a child, includes a plurality of block components releasably interconnected to form a ring with an open area therein large enough for a person to sleep in, the block components including inner and outer surfaces simulating a stadium for a professional sport such as football, baseball, soccer, rugby, hockey, or the like. Accessories such as goal posts, lights, a score board, and box office seating can be attached to the block components, and also additional accessories such as pillows, rugs, mats, mattresses, and the like can be positioned in and around the bed. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235870 | Blanket With Tie Straps - A multipurpose baby blanket with integrated straps and storage pocket. The blanket is composed of several materials, and is therefore suitable for many tasks. Integrated straps with hook and loop fasteners provide an easy method of securing the blanket in place. An integrated pocket provides storage for baby supplies and paraphernalia. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235871 | Mattress mover - This invention provides a novel method of aid and protection in the moving of a mattress or box spring of various sized beds about a residence, retail or commercial premise or institution. It also is very helpful for the handling of panel materials such as sheetrock, plywood, hardy-board or other construction materials, at the same time in all cases affording some protection against back injury and follow-on medical claims plus labor saving, as many of the jobs can be done safely by one person. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235872 | USER INTERFACE FOR HOSPITAL BED - A user module for a patient support apparatus is provided. The user module has a user interface operably coupled thereto. The user interface includes an input device and an output device. The output device includes a visual display including textual and non-textual elements. The non-textual elements include enhanced, graphical, and animated portions relating to one or more operational features of the patient support or to a person positionable on the patient support. The input device includes one or more touch sensors corresponding to defined regions of the visual display. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235873 | TABLE DRIVE SYSTEM - A table drive system comprising a first drive assembly configured for moving a support table in a first direction, a second drive assembly configured for moving the support table in a second direction and a drive motor coupled to the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly is provided. The drive motor is configured to drive the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235874 | Patient positioning apparatus for a magnetic resonance device - A patient positioning apparatus for a magnetic resonance device is provided. The patient positioning apparatus includes a positioning unit with a fixing side for fixing to the magnetic resonance device, a supporting frame extending horizontally starting from the fixing side and being arranged in a vertically adjustable fashion on the positioning unit, a patient plate mounted in a moveable fashion on the supporting frame, and a vertical adjusting mechanism operable to vertically adjust the supporting frame, the vertical adjusting mechanism has a first drive motor disposed on a side within the supporting frame that is remote from the fixing side. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235875 | MATERNITY BED AND PATIENT LYING SURFACE THEREFOR - A maternity bed incorporates a patient lying surface with pelvis, lumbar, and upper back regions, and left and right sides. The lying surface has two or more actuatable lifting elements arranged at the lying surface, and may incorporate four or six or more lifting elements. The lifting elements may include a left pelvis lifting element and a right pelvis lifting element at the pelvis region of the lying surface, a left lumbar lifting element and a right lumbar lifting element at the lumbar region of the lying surface, and a left upper back lifting element and a right upper back lifting element at the upper back region of the lying surface. At least one actuator may actuate the lifting elements to raise and lower various regions of a patient, such as to provide a turning function, and may be controlled by a user input device. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235876 | Examination Table - An examination and treatment table having a base ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235877 | Cushioning device - A cushioning device with double layer cover with the layers connected to define first and second pockets. The first and second pocket having access openings for insertion and removal of shell sections to be placed in a stacked state. A closure device as in a zipper for adjustable placement of the cover in a cover interior cavity closure state and a cover interior cavity access state. A first core insert received within the cover interior cavity. The arrangement of the present invention makes it well suited for use as an adjustable head pillow kit featuring a variety of different comfort level core inserts that can be switched out to achieve a personal overall comfort level. A method of assembling the cushion and adjusting the comfort level with different inserts is also presented. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235878 | Apparatus and Methods for Lifting Bed Mattresses and/or Tucking in Bed Covers - The invention discloses differing embodiments of apparatus, and methods for their use, which are designed to aide in lifting bed mattresses and tucking in bed covers. In some embodiments, kits are disclosed which include wedge apparatus for lifting bed mattresses, and tuck apparatus for tucking in bed covers. In other embodiments, wedge apparatus for lifting portions of bed mattresses are disclosed. In still other embodiments, tuck apparatus for tucking in bed covers are provided. Additional embodiments disclose methods for using the kits, wedge apparatus, and tuck apparatus. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235879 | Method of producing substantially wrinkle-free textile surfaces - A method of applying a fabric relaxant to a textile surface provides a substantially wrinkle-free textile surface. The method includes moistening the textile surface, applying the fabric relaxant onto the moistened textile surface, and drying the moistened textile surface using steam. The fabric relaxant includes a hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane polymer having at least one positively-charged functional group. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235880 | WASHING MACHINE - Disclosed is a washing machine, which can automatically supply a liquid detergent into a washing tub and automatically clean inner flow passages through which the liquid detergent has flown with a cleaning solution. A liquid detergent supply mechanism supplies at least one kind of liquid detergent to the washing tub, and the inner flow passages of the liquid detergent supply mechanism through which the liquid detergent has flown are cleaned with the cleaning solution supplied from outside. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235881 | Method and Device for the Direct Mixing of Chemicals, Especially for Producing Hair Dyes and/or Intensive Toners - The invention relates to a method for the production of hair dyes and/or intensive toners, whereby the intermediates (developer and coupler) and the direct dye are dissolved in liquid or creamy support masses, which may be combined in a computer-controlled device in situ, based on formulations stored in the computer to give a colour tone mixture, for example, in the hairdressers, or in a shop. According to the multi-step method, the applied intermediates (developer and coupler) and the direct dye are dissolved in a support mass in an initial step, whereby only sufficient alkali agent is added to dissolve and stabilise the intermediates (developer and coupler), the direct dye and the support mass. In a subsequent further method step, after mixing of the individual base components, generated in the initial stage, optionally ammonia or corresponding substitute materials are added before the addition of the peroxide. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235882 | Novel O-Aminophenol Derivatives and Colorants Containing Said Compounds - o-Aminophenol derivatives of the general formula (I) or physiologically compatible, water-soluble salts thereof, | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235883 | Composition for the coloring of keratinous fibers comprising a halochromic compound, the dye corresponding to this compound, and methods of use thereof - Disclosed herein is the use, in the coloring of keratinous fibers, for example human keratinous fibers, such as the hair, of a composition comprising at least one compound chosen from the compounds of formula (I) comprising a cyclic group G including a ring H capable of opening, the dyes corresponding to the compounds of formula (I) wherein the ring H is open and the addition salts thereof: | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235884 | Novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates - This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235885 | Support platform - A support platform includes a hollow frame, and a plurality of support plates mounted in the frame and each having a flat tread portion and a ramp portion. The flat tread portion of each of the support plates is located above and partially covers the ramp portion of an adjacent one of the support plates. Thus, when the heel portion of a high-heel shoe is inserted into one of the conduits of the support plates, the heel portion of the high-heel shoe is stopped and supported by the respective ramp portion to prevent the heel portion of the high-heel shoe from being jammed or upset as to protect a female passenger's safety. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235886 | RAMP-PLATFORM DEVICE AND AN ON-BOARD RELOCATABLE VEHICLE INSPECTION SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed is a ramp-platform device for an on-board relocatable small vehicle inspection system. The ramp-platform device includes a connection frame having a rectangular shape and defining therein an inner space, first and second intermediate parts which are disposed in parallel with each other and at two opposite sides of the connection frame, first to fourth ramp parts having a substantially triangle shaped longitudinal section. The first and second ramp parts are removably connected to the two opposite ends of the first intermediate part separately, and the third and fourth ramp parts are removably connected to the two opposite ends of the second intermediate part separately. The height of a top end of the first to the fourth ramp parts is substantially equal to the height of the first and second intermediate parts. When it is not in use, the ramp-platform device may be placed on the scanning vehicle of the moving device in a disassembling and folding conditions, and when it is under inspection, the vehicle to be inspected is raised to a predetermined height by assembling and spreading the ramp-platform device, so that a chassis and wheels of the small vehicle may be entered into the scanning range to achieve the inspection of each part of the small vehicle. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235887 | Pool cleaner with high pressure cleaning jets - A pool cleaner includes a housing and a pump means for drawing water and debris through an intake port into a filter. A jet-valve housing having a jet-valve flap is mounted in a valve-chamber disposed over the pump means to direct a propulsion jet stream from the pump to one of a pair of opposing propulsion outlets formed in the jet-valve housing to move the cleaner in a forward direction. The valve-chamber has a wedge-shaped apex with a pair of opposing pins configured for pivotally mounting the jet-valve flap. A spring is disposed between the top portion of the jet-valve flap and the chamber apex to force the jet-valve flap to pivot between the opposing propulsion outlets when the pump is temporarily powered off to change the direction of cleaning. Upon restoring power to the pump, water from the pump closes the previously opened propulsion outlet and opens the previously closed propulsion outlet to propel the cleaner in a forward direction that is opposite to the previous direction. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235888 | Microbial scrub brush - The microbial scrub brush employs an insert of foam material that is impregnated with an anti-bacterial disinfectant that is housed within a housing of alcohol compatible material and sealed over by a removable lid. The insert is maintained in sterile condition until ready for use. After the removal of the lid, the insert of foam material is moved over the end of a female luer and rotated in order to clean the outer surface of the luer as well as the interior of the luer. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235889 | Right angle tooth brush - A polyaxial toothbrush constructed to provide a brush portion with a plurality of axes of pivotal movement relative to a handle which can assume a straight or intermittently-angled shape position is described. The toothbrush is formed by interconnecting a brush portion and a head portions by a universal joint to define a polyaxial joint. The universal joint includes a substantially spherical end and a substantially spherical appendage extending outwardly end sized to cooperate with the spherical cavity. Such construction and arrangement provides universal movement between the brush and handle portions. The toothbrush further has at least one resilient member extending between the brush portion and handle portion of the invention, providing resistance to the pivoting brush portion with respect to the handle portion. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235890 | CLEANING ELEMENT AND CLEANING TOOL - It is an object of the present invention to provide effective technique for a higher cleaning effect and higher operability of a cleaning element. According to a representative cleaning tool, bonding thickness of the fusion bonded part | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235891 | CLEANING ELEMENT AND CLEANING TOOL - It is an object of the present invention to provide effective technique for a higher cleaning effect and higher operability of a cleaning element. Representative cleaning tool includes a cleaning element | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235892 | Exfoliation Devices and Methods - An exfoliation product as disclosed herein has a body formed of a flexible material and configured to have an exposed exterior surface. At least one or multiple sealed interior spaces are disposed within the body. An exposed scrubbing material is located on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the body and has mechanical exfoliating capability. The sealed interior spaces are filled with a flowable material that can submit to an applied pressure and conform to a shape of a body part applying the pressure upon the exterior surface of the exfoliation device and can maintain the conformed shape while resisting the applied pressure. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235893 | CLEANING ARTICLE - A cleaning article in the form of a sponge body for absorbing and retaining a fluid and an encasement membrane attached to the sponge body. The encasement membrane covers a portion of the sponge body being sized to fit within and be held by the hand of a user while leaving exposed, a portion of the sponge body for engaging a surface to be cleaned. As a preferred embodiment, the encasement membrane is further characterized as being a thermal insulator substantially reducing thermal energy contained within the fluid from passing therethrough. The encasement membrane is also characterized as being impervious to water, steam or other gasses to prevent their escape where they could affect the user's hand. The present invention is ideally suited for cleaning a surface by applying a cleaning fluid, such as water with or without a detergent to the sponge body and placing the cleaning article within a microwave oven. The temperature of the cleaning fluid contained within the sponge body is thus raised while the encasement membrane prevents a user from being exposed to thermal energy contained within the cleaning fluid held by the sponge body. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235894 | Wiper Apparatus - To provide a wiper apparatus capable of suppressing increase of a play of a push-in part to a panel, and reducing occurrence of noise due to a direct contact of the two members mutually. In order to satisfy the relation of A/B≦0.4, where A is the distance of a perpendicular line from the axial center of an output shaft to a line segment linking the axial centers of DR side and AS side pivot shafts, and B is the distance of a perpendicular line from the push-in part to the line segment, the axial center of output shaft and the line segment linking the axial centers of the DR side and AS side pivot shafts are brought closer to each other. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235895 | Wiper Apparatus for Vehicle - A motor bracket to which a wiper motor is fixed, and a DR side pivot holder are coupled together by means of a DR side pipe frame inclined to a plane perpendicular in the axial direction of an output shaft of a wiper motor, and the motor bracket and an AS side pivot holder are coupled together by means of an AS side pipe frame inclined to the plane perpendicular in the axial direction of the output shaft. An output arm is fixed to the output shaft of the wiper motor, and the output arm is disposed between the DR side pipe frame and the AS side pipe frame, and between the connecting rod for coupling a DR side lever and an AS side lever, and the motor bracket. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235896 | Wiper blade structure - A wiper blade structure comprises a pivot assembly, a plurality of deflectors, a plurality of end ferrule caps, a resilient strip, and a blade element. The pivot assembly may comprise a connecting adapter for engaging various wiper arms and the connecting adapter is further coupled with a pivot socket settled on the resilient strip, so that the connecting adapter can be easily connected with various wiper arms. Besides, by the combining structure among the pivot socket, end ferrule caps and the resilient strip, as well as the combination among the deflectors, resilient strip and the blade element, the wiper blade can firmly and closely contact the windshield glass, so that the defects of the conventional wiper blade structures can be remedied. Thus, the disclosed subject matter can perform improved efficiency of use and therefore is an invention having utilitarian value. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235897 | Robot cleaner with improved dust collector - A robot cleaner having a configuration capable of improving an ability to collect dust, etc. is disclosed. The robot cleaner includes a suction hole to suction dust, a dust collector to receive the dust suctioned through the suction hole, and a rotating brush provided at a side of the suction hole. The robot cleaner is configured to sweep up and collect the dust into the dust collector by a drive force of the rotating brush. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235898 | Motor assembly for steam vacuum cleaner - A motor assembly for a steam vacuum cleaner comprises a flow separation packing which is coupled within a motor cooling casing between a cold air intake duct and an air exhaust duct, so as to maximize cooling efficiency of a wet type motor by separating the sucked cold air from the hot air having undergone a cooling operation. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235899 | Dust receptacle and steam vaccum cleaner - The present invention provides a dust receptacle and a steam vacuum cleaner using the same, wherein the dust receptacle comprises an auxiliary filter in a dust collection bin to cause dust to settle or be distributed evenly inside the dust collection bin, and therefore to extend a cleaning cycle or replacement cycle of a main filter. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235900 | APPARATUS FOR DUCT CLEANING - A duct cleaning apparatus for cleaning ventilation ducts in a household environment comprises a typical household or light industrial vacuum cleaning having a sealed container, a blower having suction and exhaust, a first flexible hose attached to the suction port and a second flexible hose attached to the exhaust port. The hoses are adjacent and parallel to each other and fixed together using a plurality regularly spaced elastic bands. A blower nozzle and a suction nozzle are adjacent to each other and placed in a duct for cleaning. The blower nozzle directs a jet of air into the vacuum zone of the suction nozzle thereby agitating dirt and debris within the vacuum zone for a more efficient cleaning action. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235901 | ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER - In a suctioning state, even if the amount of dust trapped in a dust collecting unit in a main air passage is increased, air suctioned from a hose connection port is branched into a first half passage and reduction in the suction air amount can be suppressed. When the suctioning state is switched to a dust moving state by switch means, the dust trapped in a pleated filter is moved to the dust collecting unit, increase in the air passage resistance at the first half passage side caused by clogging of the pleated filter can be suppressed, and reduction in suction power over time can be suppressed. Since an upper air passage and lower air passage are provided in the lid body, the dust collecting unit is exposed with the lid body opened, whereby maintenance performance of the dust collecting unit is improved. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235902 | Device for Cleaning the Filter Pipes Used to Extract Fruit Juice - Device for cleaning the filter pipes used to extract fruit juice, consisting of a cylindrically shaped tube ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235903 | Device for Cleaning the Filter Pipes Used to Extract Fruit Juice - Device for cleaning the filter pipes used to extract fruit juice, consisting of a cylindrically shaped tube ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235904 | Trash container bin made of polymer and having separable handles made of polymer with metal reinforcement - A trash container having integrated webbing produced during the rotomoulding process and which add structural integrity to the container. The handles are also made using a rotomoulding process and are designed to accept a metal sleeve journaled through a longitudinal opening. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235905 | Pre-Tension Anchorage for Spiral Balance - A method and device for applying a pre-tensioned force to a spiral window balance. The spiral balance includes a containment tube, a spiral rod and a torsion spring that traverses the length of the containment tube. The device includes a pre-tensioning insert that is contained within an anchorage fixed within the upper end of the containment tube. At least one boss formed at the base of a bore within the pre-tensioning insert defines a channel that receives the upper end of the spiral rod. To apply a pre-tensioned force to the spiral balance, the lower end of the spiral rod is pulled from the lower end of the containment tube, turned a number of revolutions and reinserted into the containment tube without being allowed to rotate. The upper end of the spiral rod is non-rotatably retained within the channel by the boss to prevent it from losing its pre-tensioned force. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235906 | SELF-LUBRICATED BEARING ASSEMBLY - A self-lubricating bearing assembly for a hinge of a turbine engine nozzle is described. The hinge includes a bolt and a bell crank housing. The bearing assembly includes a sleeve, a pair of bushings, liners, a thrust washer and a nut. The sleeve includes a tubular and a shoulder portion. Each bushing has an inner and an outer diameter. The liners include first liners, each bonded to the inner diameter of a respective one of the bushings, a second liner disposed between the shoulder portion and a bushing, and a third liner disposed between the thrust washer and a bushing. When assembled, the tubular portion is disposed over an outer diameter of the bolt, the outer diameters of the bushings are disposed within an inner diameter of the bell crank housing, and the nut is affixed between the thrust washer and the bolt to secure the hinge assembly. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235907 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HINGE - A multifunctional hinge is provided. In one embodiment, a device for coupling a panel relative to frame is provided. The device comprises a first body including an elongated cylindrical cavity; and a second body including a shaft having a tab extending from a lateral portion the shaft, the shaft having an axis of rotation about the center of the shaft. The first body is configured to accept insertion of the shaft of the second body into the elongated cylindrical cavity and further configured to allow movement of the second body about the axis of rotation. The first body further includes a slot connected to the elongated cylindrical cavity and configured to allow the tab of the second body to slide therethrough when the second body is rotated. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235908 | Dual-axis hinge for a portable electronic device - A dual-axis hinge for a portable electronic device has at least one stationary bracket, a pivoting bracket and a connecting leaf. The stationary bracket is adapted to be mounted securely in a base of the portable electronic device. The pivoting bracket is mounted pivotally in the stationary bracket and pivot relative to the stationary bracket in a first axis. The connecting leaf is adapted to be connected with a cover of the portable electronic device, is pivotally mounted in the pivoting bracket and pivots relative to the pivoting bracket in a second axis that is in different direction from the first axis. With such an arrangement, the cover connected with the connecting leaf may pivot relative to the base in the first axis and the second axis respectively and allows the portable electronic device to make more motivation and contents to various applicability requirements. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235909 | Coupling - Disclosed is a coupling, comprising a coupling arm, the coupling arm having an attachment portion adapted to be affixed with a first article, and an anchor portion. The coupling further comprises a receptacle adapted to be affixed with a second article, the receptacle comprising one or more walls defining an interior cavity, adapted to retain at least the anchor portion of the coupling arm. The receptacle further includes an opening adapted to allow the coupling arm to extend therethrough, wherein the attachment portion of the coupling arm is moveable with respect to the opening. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235910 | Hinge - A hinge assembly ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235911 | Door handle with interchangeable graphic display - Apparatus and method for providing a door handle adapted to receive interchangeable display inserts. The door handle includes a handle body adapted to be coupled to a door of an enclosure. A receiving space is provided within the handle body for exchangeably receiving a display insert. A protective front facing planar member is located at a front face of the door handle and a graphic display is positioned behind the protective front facing planar member. The graphic display is visible through the protective front facing planar member by a person upon approach to the door handle. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235912 | LUGGAGE HANDLE - A luggage handle for use in combination with the telescoping cross bar handle member of wheeled luggage includes an elongate arcuate configured hand grip handle element which is ergonomically shaped and which is attached to a plate element about which it rotates. The plate member is, in turn, configured for attachment to the cross bar member of a luggage item by means of straps which connect through slots in the plate member that may be wrapped around the cross bar member of the telescoping handle of the wheeled luggage. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235913 | HANDLE - A handle includes a grip element, a fastening element, and at least one damping element which is configured as a telescopic damping element, and can be used in a hand-held power tool. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235914 | Portable Hanger For Use in Public Transportation - Described are portable hangers and methods for constructing same. A portable hanger includes a strap member with a first end shaped into a hook and with a second end shaped into a handhold-sized loop. The first end of the strap has a friction-enhancing surface within an inner arc of the hook. To construct a portable hanger, in one embodiment, a hook is inserted into an open first end of a strap. The open first end of the strap is closed to enclose completely the hook within the first end of the strap. A second end of the strap is attached to an intermediate section of the strap to form a handhold-sized loop. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235915 | Fleece-Laying Apparatus - In a fleece layer of the carriage cross-lapper type, the laying carriage conveyor belt ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235916 | Fleece-Laying Apparatus - A fleece-laying apparatus with an upper carriage ( | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235917 | Shoulder strap holder - The invention provides a shoulder strap holder and consists of two separate parts. The upper part is a three sections monocoque part, as an oval top plate, an empty threaded in housing in the middle and a washer-type base on its edge. The top plate can be used as is as a decorative ornament or receive on it a glued on, stuck on, welded on, smelted on or even sewn on piece of jewel, button or any other appropriate fashion accessory. The underpart is a two sections monocoque part, as a round base plate and a pointed threaded pin screw in the middle. When the two monocoque parts are assembled together by screwing in and placed on the shoulder of a coat, shirt, etc., it catches up the material or fabric in between both, leaving a holding space to hold on the strap of a purse and anything else with a strap worn on the shoulder. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235918 | Fastener - A fastener for joining a first and a second article includes a head for being restrained by the first article and a retaining element having a first and second end point. The retaining element is inserted through the first and second article and is restrained by the second article. A filament connects the head and the retaining element and defines a first and second arm length of the retaining element from the respective first and second end point to the center-line of a root of the filament. The retaining element has a structure such that the first arm length is greater than the second arm length. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235919 | Energy absorbing tether clip - A releasable fastener includes a tether and a clip adapted to be coupled to a first member. The tether has a first end releasably coupled to the clip, a second end adapted to be coupled to a second member that is moveable relative to the first member and a flexible member having first and second strands interconnecting the first and second ends of the tether. The second strand is frangible. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235920 | Beach clamp - The disclosure provides a device which can be used to secure an article, such as a blanket, towel, sheet or similar article, in place on a sandy or dirt surface, or on the surface of a chair, or to hang an article from a railing, line, chair, etc. to facilitate drying the article, keeping the article clean, or keeping soiled articles separated from other articles or surfaces. The device comprises a clamp portion attached to a malleable body portion. The body portion can be bent into an “L” shape and used as an anchor or into a “U” or “J” shape and used as a hook. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235921 | Landscape edging clip - A U-shaped clip that is configured to be quickly installed by attaching the clip over the top edge of the vertical wall defined by plural end to end oriented landscape edging restraint members. This action is quick and easily accomplished by hand, requiring no tools or forceful effort. The clip is made of a material having a hardness characteristic that is harder than the material of the edging restraint members. The clip includes a series of pointed, opposing, hardened steel barbs that bite into the softer edging material to create a mechanical lock. Further, the barbs are angled so as to increase the force applied to the edging material as the parts are drawn apart in opposite directions. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235922 | ADJUSTABLE LEVER LOAD BINDER - Apparatuses are disclosed where in a lever binder may include an adjuster that when manipulated adjusts the binding length of the lever binder. In various embodiments, a lever binder is disclosed including an automatic latching mechanism to help resist undesired movement of a lever from a binding position. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235923 | Pushpin retaining device and method of retaining without object puncture - In accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment, a pushpin retaining device is disclosed. An exemplary pushpin retaining device can include a resilient, elongated pin that can have a first end portion for puncturing and a second end portion. A grip foot can be operatively associated with the second end portion of the pin. Alternatively, a cut edge can be on the second end portion of the pin. A method of retaining objects without object puncture can include providing a pushpin retaining device. The method can also include puncturing a support surface with an end of the pin of the pushpin device and pressing a portion of an object against the support surface with the grip foot or cut edge, respectively. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235924 | DECORATIVE SHEET METAL ORNAMENT - A three dimensional decorative spinner is formed of sheet metal by cutting from a flat metal sheet and, while the cut metal sheet remains flat and after it is coated by a powder coat covering layer which is baked, different color layer or layers of different patterns are silk screen printed onto the sheet on each side. The space between each strip and the next is sufficient that the printed covering layers on each side of the strip meet so as to also cover edges of the strips at the space with the covering layers on the each strip being separated from the covering layers on the next adjacent strip by the space between the strips. After the baking of the coating and printing of the colored layer or layers at least some of the strips are bent out of the flat plane of the metal sheet with the width of each strip at the area of bending of the strip being arranged such the bending occurs without cracking the covering layers. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235925 | Gem setting having grooved channel walls and methods of setting gems - A gem setting for gemstones includes a channel with walls having grooves for holding a portion of a gem girdle, such that when a gem having a crown is set into the channel, the upper portion of the groove extends over the crown of the gem. The upper part of the channel above the groove can be permanently bent or rolled over the crown of the gem to secure the gem in the ring channel. A method of setting a gem in the channel includes inserting the gem girdle in the grooves, without permanently bending the channel walls, until the gem is positioned within the channel such that if the gem and ring together are placed in an upside down position, the gem will not fall out of the channel. Next, the upper part of each channel is permanently bent over the crown of the gem, to thereby secure the gem in the channel. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235926 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING PLURALITY OF SUBSTRATES IN SUCCESSION - An indexer robot includes two transport arms. The indexer robot simultaneously transports two unprocessed substrates from a cassette to a substrate transfer part in such a manner that each of the two transport arms holds a single unprocessed substrate. Also, the indexer robot simultaneously receives two processed substrates from the substrate transfer part and simultaneously transports the two processed substrate to a cassette in such a manner that each of the two transport arms holds a single processed substrate. The provision of three sending substrate rest parts and three returning substrate rest parts in the substrate transfer part enables the indexer robot to smoothly accomplish the simultaneous two-substrate transport, thereby reducing the time required for the transport of substrates in an entire substrate processing apparatus. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235927 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR - A method for producing a piezoelectric actuator includes forming a diffusion preventing layer on one surface of a substrate formed of a metallic material for preventing a diffusion of a metal from the substrate, heating a diffusion preventing layer at a first temperature in order to relieve a residual stress in the diffusion preventing layer, forming an electrode on a surface of the diffusion preventing layer, the surface not facing the substrate, forming a piezoelectric layer of a piezoelectric material on a surface of the electrode, the surface not facing the diffusion preventing layer, and annealing the piezoelectric layer at a second temperature. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the electrode from being exfoliated from the diffusion preventing layer. Moreover, it is possible to prevent a crack being developed in the piezoelectric layer. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235928 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM A SURFACE OF A METAL PROCESSING CHAMBER - Methods and apparatus for removing condensed metal from the surfaces of metal processing chambers, such as, a vacuum induction metal (VIM) furnaces having, for example, condensed Mg or Ti, are disclosed. The methods and apparatus provide a robotic arm end positioned in the furnace having a nozzle operatively connected to a source of dry ice. The robotic arm end directs a stream of dry ice particles against the surface of the furnace to displace condensed metal. The displaced metal is collected for reuse or disposal. Aspects of the invention provide a safe and automated process for cleaning process chambers and recovering metal that can typically be dangerous when performed by conventional methods. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235929 | Restoring Damaged Rail Seats Located on Concrete Rail Ties - A method for restoring a damaged rail seat located on a concrete rail tie. The method comprises applying a polymeric material comprising a poly(urethaneurea) material to the damaged rail seat located in the concrete rail tie; and restoring the damaged rail seat by cursing the polymeric material under ambient temperature and pressure conditions. The polymeric material is substantially sag resistant and maintains its shape without substantial runoff from the concrete rail tie during the restoring of the damage rail seat. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235930 | Tool for pulling mixing valve cartridge core and sleeve and method of use - A tool for removing a mixing valve cartridge from a housing located in a faucet or shower. The tool is comprised of a core puller and a sleeve puller which share a T-handle. The cartridge is removed by first pulling the core from the cartridge sleeve and then pulling the sleeve from the housing. The core is pulled using the core puller consisting of a cylindrical body open at its inner end and having a left-hand threaded hole at its outer end through which a left-hand screw is threadably attached. The left-hand screw has a right-hand screw at its inner end for threading to the core and a transverse hole at its outer end for attaching the T-handle. The right-hand screw is attached to the core, the open end of the cylindrical body is placed against the housing and the T-handle is attached to the outer end of the left-hand screw. The T-handle is turned clockwise pulling the core out of the sleeve and into the cylindrical body. The sleeve is then pulled using the sleeve puller consisting of a cylindrical tube with an expansible knurled grip at its inner end and an external hex containing a left-hand threaded hole at its outer end through which an expander shaft is threadably attached. The expander shaft has a conical expander at its inner end and a transverse hole and an axial right-hand threaded hole at its outer end. The inner end of the sleeve puller is inserted into the sleeve and the T-handle is attached to the transverse hole at its outer end. The T-handle is turned clockwise and the expansible knurled grip is forced into strong contact with the inner wall of the sleeve. The T-handle is removed and a wrench is used to grip the exterior hex at the outer end of the sleeve puller tube and the sleeve puller is twisted left-and-right sharply until the sleeve breaks free from the housing. The core puller is attached to the outer right-hand thread of the sleeve puller and is used to pull the sleeve puller and sleeve out of the housing. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235931 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A PISTON ON A SHAFT OVER A LIP SEAL - A method and apparatus for installing a piston over a lip seal on a shaft includes a cylinder or primary force and a weight member or secondary force. The primary force and secondary force are coupled by a resilient member, which will permit the secondary force to retract from the assembly process when the force needed to complete the assembly is above a predetermined value. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235932 | Method for positioning and joining panels - A method is provided for precisely positioning and joining first and second sheet panels. A first hole is extruded in the first panel with an annular upstanding wall surrounding the first hole. The first hole has a diameter to fit closely over the locating pin of a support. A second hole is formed in the second panel and has a diameter to fit closely over the annular upstanding wall of the first panel. A bond is created between the first and second panels adjacent to the annular upstanding wall, so that the annular upstanding wall protects the locating pin from being fouled by the bonding material. The bond may be either an adhesive bond or an electric resistance weld or both an adhesive bond and an electric resistance weld and the annular upstanding wall acts as a dam to protect the locating pin from the adhesive or weld splatter. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235933 | MECHANISM FOR MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING BEARING - A mechanism and method for locking a bearing to a shaft includes a split sleeve and a receptive flange adapted to be fixed to the bearing. A positioning flange is coupled to the split sleeve. A screw extends through the positioning flange and threadingly engages the receptive flange. Rotation of the screw in a first direction axially drives the sleeve into engagement with the bearing to collapse the split sleeve into engagement with the shaft. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235934 | CUSTOM MILLED IRON SET - A process for the custom design and automated, custom manufacture of golf clubs. According to a first embodiment, a computer user interface, preferably a graphical user interface (GUI), guides a user's selection of preferred golf club design parameters. According to a second embodiment, input data about a golfer's style of play and golf club performance needs are captured from data collection systems, and analyzed by black box algorithms, preferably fuzzy logic algorithms, to infer golf club design parameters. After preferences for, or inferences about, golf club design parameters are developed in accordance with the two embodiments, a computer aided (CA) system is used to design and manufacture the desired golf clubs. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235935 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus is provided which can be manufactured easily. The laundry treating apparatus manufacturing method includes providing a metal plate formed of stainless steel and drawing the stainless steel plate to form a front panel such that the front panel includes a front surface and a plurality of edges extending continuously therefrom and at least one seamless corner where the front surface and two of the plurality of edges meet. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235936 | Capacitive Ultrasonic Transducer and Method of Fabricating the Same - A capacitive ultrasonic transducer includes a first electrode, an insulating layer formed on the first electrode, at least one support frame formed on the insulating layer, and a second electrode formed spaced apart from the first electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode define an effective area of oscillation of the capacitive ultrasonic transducer, and the respective length of the first electrode and the second electrode defining the effective area of oscillation is substantially the same. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235937 | WAVE ANTENNA WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A wireless communication device coupled to a wave antenna that provides greater increased durability and impedance matching. The wave antenna is a conductor that is bent in alternating sections to form peaks and valleys. The wireless communication device is coupled to the wave antenna to provide wireless communication with other communication devices, such as an interrogation reader. The wireless communication device and wave antenna may be placed on objects, goods, or other articles of manufacture that are subject to forces such that the wave antenna may be stretched or compressed during the manufacture and/or use of such object, good or article of manufacture. The wave antenna, because of its bent structure, is capable of stretching and compressing more easily than other structures, reducing the wireless communication device's susceptibility to damage or breaks that might render the wireless communication device coupled to the wave antenna unable to properly communicate information wirelessly. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235938 | INDUCTANCE TEST CHIP FOR HELICAL WRAP AROUND SHIELD PERPENDICULAR MAGNETIC RECORDING - A structure and method for performing magnetic inductance testing of write heads formed on a wafer. The structure and method allows for the effective inductive testing of magnetic write heads at wafer level even if the write heads have an inductance that is too low to be effectively measured directly. A test head is constructed having a structure similar to that of the write heads, but having a significantly higher magnetic inductance. The higher magnetic inductance of the write head can be provided by extending the shaping layer to or beyond the air bearing surface plane ABS. The inductance of the test head can be further increased by increasing the width of the portion of the shaping layer that extends to the ABS (ie. shaping layer throat) and by increasing the width of the write pole throat. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235939 | Manufacturing Method For Micro-SD Flash Memory Card - A method for fabricating MicroSD devices includes forming a PCB panel having multiple PCB regions arranged in parallel rows. Passive components are attached by conventional surface mount technology (SMT) techniques. IC chips, including a MicroSD controller chip and a flash memory chip, are attached to the PCB by wire bonding or other chip-on-board (COB) technique. A molded layer is then formed over the IC chips and passive components using a mold that prevents formation of plastic on the upper surface of each PCB. The panel is then singulated using one of a laser cutting method, an abrasive water jet cutting method, and a mechanical grinding method such that the resulting PCB substrate and plastic housing have the width, height and length specified by MicroSD specifications. A front edge chamfer process is then performed. | 2008-10-02 |
| 20080235940 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR FORMING SMART LABELS - Apparatuses and methods for forming displays are claimed. This invention relates to a display which may be conformal and which can receive information in order to alter or configure the display. In one embodiment, a flexible layer may be made to receive an array of blocks which drive a display material to provide an alterable or configurable display. This display is coupled to a receiver which receives data and drives the data onto the blocks causing the display to change. The receiver (and blocks) may be powered by a signal from a transmitter which beams the information to the receiver. The receiver in turn controls the update of the display information on the display. Another embodiment of the invention has a receiver coupled to each block. The receiver also may be independent from the block and may be deposited onto the flexible layer. | 2008-10-02 |
