40th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140289924 | CUT RESISTANT COMPRESSION SOCK WITH MOISTURE CHANNELING - A compression sock has a sock body including a top band, a sock front region, a sock rear region, and a sock bottom. A sweat ejection port is defined proximate the sock bottom. A sweat channel extends continuously from the top band to the ejection port. The sweat channel is made of a hydrophilic material embedded with ions effective to attract body sweat into the sweat channel. Separate cut-resistant front and rear shields may be integrated into front and rear regions of the sock. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289925 | IMPACT MARKING GARMENT - A method and apparatus for use in facilitating force-on-force (FOF) training Specifically, an impact marking vest (IMV) for use in registering a ballistic impact event upon a three-dimensional target surface. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289926 | Protective Glove - The present disclosure relates to a protective glove, which has different polymer layers arranged in a multi-layered polymer composite material. According to the present disclosure, the protective glove contains polyvinyl alcohol and a protective layer on top of this containing a fluorinated elastomer. The present disclosure also relates to a method for manufacturing a protective glove of this kind. The combination of various polymers and their arrangement in the polymer composite material achieve a powerful protective action against a multitude of chemical compound classes while simultaneously producing advantageous mechanical properties. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289927 | Sanitary Palm Protector - The present invention generally relates to disposable palmar protector configured in the shape of dismembered gloves for protection of the palm of a human hand while leaving the dorsum of the hand substantially exposed. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289928 | Zipper Arrangement - A zipper arrangement is configured to fasten a first fabric portion to a second fabric portion. The zipper arrangement includes a plurality of first zipper elements positioned along the first fabric portion and a plurality of second zipper elements positioned along the second fabric portion. A zipper closure includes a first closure member releasably coupled to a second closure member. The first closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the first fabric portion and the second closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the second fabric portion. A first slider is positioned on one side of the zipper closure and a second slider is positioned on an opposite side of the zipper closure. The zipper arrangement may be used to fasten and unfasten a front right garment portion and a front left garment portion by moving the sliders in opposing directions. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289929 | POCKETED VEST FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ANSI/ISEA 107 - An ANSI/ISEA 107-2010-compliant garment includes a body defining two armholes and having a placket that further defines a neckhole. Male and female snap elements are arrayed in opposed relationship on the placket so as to function as fasteners holding opposing portions of the placket together when the male and female elements are joined. The body includes a front tail and a rear tail. The rear tail is cut to be longer than the front tail to lend greater rain and wind protection to the wearer. The body includes two breast pockets being first patch pockets and having first flap covers, as well as two hand warming pockets. The hand warming pockets are patch pockets oriented to receive hands with wrists aligned at an angle comfortable to the wearer and a second patch pocket has a second flap cover and overlays the hand warming pocket. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289930 | Golf Glove - A golf glove is disclosed, provided with an elasticated strap for releasable attachment thereto. Part of the strap is arranged or arrangable as a loop for placement over a user's hand or wrist to allow the glove to hang freely beneath the hand or wrist when not being worn. The strap may be located within a chamber so that it is held relatively taught against the glove and extends when a user inserts their hand into the loop formed by the strap, and retracts into the chamber when the hand is removed. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289931 | PROTECTIVE GLOVE - A glove comprising a plurality of discardable layers, the glove comprising: at least one discardable outer layer comprising an outer tab at a wrist area configured to facilitate removal of the outer layer; and at least one inner layer comprising an inner tab at the wrist area; wherein the outer tab of each discardable outer layer is positioned to completely cover the tab of the at least one inner layer and the inner tab is recessed relative to the outer tab to provide a grip area on the outer tab that avoids contamination of the inner tab. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289932 | SWEAT DIVERTER - Described herein are sweat-diverting devices which can be adhered to a wearer by an adhesive. The sweat-diverting devices described here may be adhered over a portion of the face without circumscribing the head. Such sweat-diverting devices may comprise one or more curves or other features that conform to the facial features of the wearer. In some variations, a sweat-diverting device is configured to be worn at various heights on the forehead, over or under the brow line, and/or over the eyes. A sweat-diverting device can also be used in pairs, for example, where one device is positioned over each eye. Sun-shading devices, with or without sweat-diverting features, are also described. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289933 | Collar With A Sewn-In Hood - A flexible head covering which includes a hood portion having an exterior surface and an interior surface configured to cover the top, sides, and back of a human head. The hood portion includes an elongate pocket defining a leading edge thereof, and having a drawstring threaded therethrough. Defining the bottom edge of the hood portion, provided is a collar portion which includes an elongate band having a stiffening device threaded therethrough, affixed thereto, or integrated therein, and a closure device configured to releasably engage the collar portion around the user's neck. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289934 | SOCK - A sock, in particular, a sports sock, comprising a sole region ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140289936 | Headgear - Headgear that includes left and right earguards that with an oval shaped flat-portion, an oval shaped curved portion attached to the inside of the flat portion, and an oval-shaped raised ridge attached to the inside of the curved portion. An earhole covered by mesh is attached to the raised ridge. Straps attach the right and left earguards together. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289937 | Guide for tear-off eyewear lens strips - A novel removable lens strip system suitable for use with goggles and helmets is disclosed, wherein lens strips may be easily removed from the goggle lens or helmet shield as the strips become soiled, and thus obstructing the user's vision. More specifically, a guide piece is employed that shields underlying removable lens strips from being inadvertently removed. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289938 | UPPER BODY PROTECTIVE SYSTEM - A contact sports upper body protector having an inner, breathable fabric layer and an outer layer composed of multiple, individual padding elements. A tensioning system is integrated into the inner layer to comfortably secure the protector to the body without impeding movement and includes reinforcing such as stitching running over the shoulders and joining together front and back before proceeding toward the waist of the wearer where a tensioning strap on either side is cooperatively engaged. The tensioning strap extends from the front portion of the garment through a D-ring on the rear and returns to the front where it is removeably secured at a point below its original departure point so as to provide tension both around the body/waist and over the shoulders to secure the protector in place. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289939 | SUPPORTING AND PROTECTING ARTICLE FOR THE HUMAN TORSO - A piece of apparel or wearable equipment is provided for wave surfers. The purpose of the apparel is to prevent undue pressure on a surfer's chest during the ‘paddling’ operation, where the surfer lies belly down upon the surfboard and paddles out to sea. The apparel consists of a wetsuit-like supporting article encircling the torso, having cushioning members embedded therein that absorb the pressure of the surfers body upon the board. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289940 | Anti-Reflux Mechanism for Urine Collection Systems - A urine collection system includes an anti-flux mechanism to reduce the amount of urine that may flow from within the collection bag back into the urine meter. The urine collection system includes a urine meter, a collection member defining at least a first opening for receiving urine from the urine meter and a shield positioned adjacent the opening of the collection member. The shield is affixed to the collection member at predetermined connection points along a periphery of the shield whereby urine flows between the connection points from the urine meter to the collection member. The shield may be affixed to an internal surface of the bag. The shield may be spot welded to the collection member at the connection points. The shield may include at least a first slot configured to permit the passage of fluid therethrough. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289941 | TOILET ODOR EXTRACTING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to an odor extractor apparatus to be installed in a toilet, particularly to the type of toilet assembly that has both a bowl ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140289942 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FECAL ODORS - Methods and apparatus for controlling fecal odors in an enclosed space, such as a pit latrine, include providing an oxidizer, such as a catalytic heater and an optional mechanical ventilation unit, such as an inline fan, both flow connected to a vault (pit) of the latrine. The heater is also connected to a source of fuel, for example, propane. Fresh air is drawn through vents in the latrine housing and thereafter through toilets in the latrine and through the vault, providing oxygen for the reaction. The fan and/or oxidation process draws both fresh air and accompanying odorous compounds directly from the latrine and into the oxidizer wherein the odorous components are substantially destroyed. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289943 | Double-Walled Kitchen Basket Strainer With Permanent Straining Device - A double-walled sink strainer that provides additional apertures or larger area for straining debris is described. The doubled-walled sink strainer also allows easy removal of debris, and prevents large debris from entering drain pipes. The double-walled sink strainer also contains a permanently affixed straining device. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289944 | FLUSH TOILET APPARATUS - A flush toilet apparatus includes a tank and a jet pump unit. The tank includes: a first tank portion; and a second tank portion formed so as to extend part of a bottom wall of the first tank portion downward. The jet pump unit includes a throat pipe provided with a suction port that is an inlet of water, and at least the part of the second tank portion is formed at a position overlapping with the suction port when viewed from the top. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289945 | FLUSH WATER TANK ASSEMBLY, AND FLUSH TOILET WITH FLUSH WATER TANK ASSEMBLY - A flush water tank assembly includes: a flush water supply device for switching between a water supplying state and a water stopping state with respect of an inside of the water storage tank in terms of flush water; a small tank attached to the flush water supply device and configured to hold therein flush water; an openable and closable valve for opening and closing an opening in the bottom wall of the small tank; a float movable upwardly and downwardly according to change in water level within the small tank; and a water discharge valve device for opening and closing a water discharge port of the water storage tank, and the openable and closable valve has an auxiliary float element configured to be moved upwardly and downwardly according to change in water level within the small tank. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289946 | OPERATING DEVICE FOR FLUSH WATER TANK ASSEMBLY - An operating device of the present invention includes: an operating member configured to be rotationally moved according to a rotational operation performed by a user; a rotary shaft; and a drive unit disposed above a level of flush water within a flush water tank, and configured to displace a coupling member according to a rotational movement of the rotary shaft, the coupling member coupling the drive unit and a water discharge valve together, and capable of opening and closing the water discharge valve by means of its own displacement, wherein the drive unit comprises a rotation mechanism configured to be rotated at a radius of rotation greater than that of the rotary shaft, the drive unit being operable to roll up the coupling member along its own rotational direction. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289947 | FLUSH TOILET - A flush toilet which including a bowl portion having a waste-receiving surface, a rim and a recess; a water spouting portion for spouting the flush water forwardly; and a drainage conduit. The recess of the bowl portion has a bottom below a pooled water level, and a wall surface connecting between the bottom and a lower edge of the waste-receiving surface, wherein the bottom of the recess has a front bottom surface and a rear bottom surface. The bowl portion is configured to allow flush water to form a major stream which is directed to flow from an front end of the bowl portion toward the inlet of the drainage conduit, and the rear bottom surface of the bottom is configured to allow a part of the major stream to collide therewith, and then guide the collided major stream to a front region inside the drainage conduit. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289948 | FLUSH TOILET APPARATUS - A flush toilet apparatus includes a tank and a jet pump unit. A throat pipe of the jet pump unit includes: a first linear portion formed to linearly extend obliquely upward from a suction port; and a second linear portion formed to linearly extend toward an inlet of a water conduit on a lower side, and the entire throat pipe is in an inverted U-shape when viewed from the side. The throat pipe is arranged so that an angle between a central axis of the second linear portion and a vertical direction is smaller than an angle between a central axis of the first linear portion and the vertical direction when viewed from the side. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289949 | FLUSH TOILET APPARATUS - A flush toilet apparatus includes a tank and a jet pump unit. A throat pipe of the jet pump unit includes a linear portion formed to linearly extend obliquely upward from a suction port that is an inlet of water. The suction port is formed so that the entire edge is along a horizontal surface. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289950 | FLUSH TOILET APPARATUS - This flush toilet apparatus includes a traveling-direction switching mechanism switching a mode between a toilet washing mode and a tank storage mode. This traveling-direction switching mechanism includes: a shield portion directing jet water to an outside of a throat pipe at a time of the tank storage mode; a moving mechanism moving the shield portion from a position at a time of the toilet washing mode in a first direction to a position at the time of the tank storage mode; and a guide surface switching a traveling direction of the jet water so that after the traveling direction is switched, a flow rate of the jet water is higher in a second direction opposite to the first direction than in the first direction. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289951 | REMOTE CONTROL APPARATUS - An object of the present invention is to provide a remote control apparatus for a toilet seat apparatus which generates electric power by a user's pressing operation, the remote control apparatus being capable of balancing design quality and transmission accuracy of a signal at a high level. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289952 | REMOTE CONTROL APPARATUS - An object of the present invention is to provide a remote control apparatus for a toilet seat apparatus which generates electric power by a user's pressing operation, the remote control apparatus being capable of balancing operability and the ability to reliably stop water spray at a high level. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289953 | Pool Crane Rotation Apparatus - An apparatus for rotating a crane for hoisting and moving a disabled person between a pool and an adjacent deck. The apparatus may include a post receptacle supported adjacent a pool and a post having a lower portion removably receivable in the post receptacle. The post may also have an upper portion that extends upward from the post receptacle when the lower portion of the post is received in the post receptacle. A turret sleeve may be supported on the post upper portion for rotation about a turret axis, and a turret arm may be carried by and extend radially outward from the turret sleeve. A seat may be carried by the arm. A turret driver may be operatively connected to the turret sleeve and configured to rotate the turret, arm, and seat about the turret axis. The apparatus may also include a remote controller configured to command the driver to rotate the turret, arm and seat about the turret axis. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289954 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY OPENING AND CLOSING A TWO-PART HINGED COVER FOR A SWIM SPA - A system is provided for automatically opening and closing a two-part longitudinally hinged longitudinal cover for a swim spa. The automatic swim spa cover opening and closing system is characterized by a longitudinal support that spans between and along longitudinal ends of the two cover parts, first and second drive mechanisms disposed on opposite longitudinal ends of the swim spa, a first drive arm operatively connected to and between the first drive mechanism and a first end of the longitudinal support, and a second drive arm operatively connected to and between the second drive mechanism and a second end of the longitudinal support. The drive mechanisms each include a hydraulic cylinder operating configured drive gearing that operates configured drive arm gearing. The drive and arm gearing provide a two-stage operation of the drive arm to separately pivot the two cover parts for opening and closing the two-part swim spa cover. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289955 | Bathing Safety System and Method - A bathing safety system and method is disclosed. The bathing safety system may include, for example, a first rod extending horizontally a length of a bathing enclosure; a second rod arranged vertically extending from a front edge of the bathing enclosure and having a first end adapted for engaging the first rod; a third rod arranged horizontally extending a width of the bathing enclosure and having a first end adapted for engaging the first rod; an attachment mechanism disposed at the front edge of the bathing enclosure and adapted for engaging a second end of the second rod; and a plurality of wall anchors securing first and second ends of the first rod to opposing walls, and for securing a second end of the third rod to another wall of the bathing enclosure. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289956 | SAFETY SHOWER - A safety shower system having a trailer; a tank mounted to the trailer, the tank having an tank outlet, a pump having a pump inlet and a pump outlet, the pump inlet in fluid communication with the tank outlet; a valve having at least one valve inlet, a valve switch, and a valve outlet, the valve outlet fluidly connected to the pump; at least one pressure vessel having a vessel outlet, the vessel outlet fluidly connected to the at least one valve inlet; at least one conduit connected to the pump outlet; and a shower head connected to the at least one conduit. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289957 | Assembly for Storing a Screen Element - The invention disclosed herein relates to a storage device. The storage device has openable and closeable housing means which is suitably sized, shaped and adapted to accommodate at least one movable support means comprising an elongate member of a suitable size and shape to accommodate a curtain means. Said support means can be moved between at least two positions, a first collapsed position where the support means is housed in the housing means and an erected second position where said support means is positioned outside of said housing means in the latter position, the curtain means acts as a barrier. The curtain can hang from the support means. Additionally, the storage device includes moving means to urge the support means between the first and the second position. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289958 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING IMPAIRED OR DISABLED PERSONS - An apparatus and procedure for disabled, impaired or handicapped persons in reaching or maintaining a standing or partially standing position. The apparatus includes a knee support and a movable torso support that is operatively connected to an actuator arrangement. The actuator arrangement moves the torso support in a vertical range of positions independently of the horizontal position of the torso support and in a horizontal range of positions independently of the vertical position of the torso support. The user engages the torso support during the raising movement during which the torso support moves simultaneously forward and upward until the person has reached a position in which he is substantially standing whilst leaning forward over the torso support (and vice versa for the lowering procedure). The torso support can also be rotated during the movement. The apparatus is provided with an identification system for identifying the person to be assisted. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289959 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING IMPAIRED OR DISABLED PERSONS - An apparatus and procedure for disabled, impaired or handicapped persons in reaching or maintaining a standing or partially standing position. The apparatus includes a knee support and a movable torso support that is connected to an actuator arrangement. The actuator arrangement moves the torso support in a vertical range of positions independently of the horizontal position of the torso support and in a horizontal range of positions independently of the vertical position of the torso support. The user engages the torso support during the raising movement during which the torso support moves simultaneously forward and upward until he is substantially standing whilst leaning forward over the torso support (and vice versa for the lowering procedure). The torso support can also be rotated, independently of the vertical and horizontal position of the torso support. The apparatus is provided with a load sensing system monitoring self-participation of the user. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289960 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING IMPAIRED OR DISABLED PERSONS - An apparatus for assisting a person to move from a seated position on a seat to a standing position and vice versa. The apparatus includes a base, an actuator arrangement, and a torso support. The torso support has a main engagement surface for engaging the chest of the person. The actuator arrangement moves the torso support over a range of vertical and horizontal positions in a direction substantially perpendicular to the main engagement surface. The actuator arrangement moves the torso support in the vertical range of positions independently of the horizontal position of the torso support. The actuator arrangement moves the torso support in the horizontal range of positions independently of the vertical position of the torso support. The apparatus also includes a rotational actuator connected to the torso support for rotating the torso support about a substantially horizontal pivot axis. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289961 | LIFT CHAIR - A lift apparatus has a frame with open sides and a web assembly slidably retained along the sides which extends from one end of the frame to the other. While the web assembly is retracted, the frame moves to pass around a mobility-impaired individual and rest against the surface supporting the individual. The web assembly is then extended to move underneath or behind the individual, providing lifting support. The frame is configurable for orientations ranging continuously between horizontal and upright sitting. The web assembly has an upper web contacting the individual, a lower web contacting the support surface, a strength layer carrying the individual's weight, and a roller nose bar assembly which is pulled to extend the web assembly. A hand-held power tool can drive the web assembly, adjustment of inclinations of the back and leg sections of the frame, and vertical motion of the lift arm. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289962 | HAMMOCK WITH INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT - A hammock is supported by vertical supports connected to hammock spreader bars at the head end and the foot end of the hammock at two vertically displaced points. An intermediate support comprising a transverse flexible strap suspended between the vertical support members at a user's knee region of the hammock raises the hammock in the knee region so as to remove the concavity at the location and reduce backward knee joint stress on the person reclining in the hammock. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289963 | Positioning Device And Method Of Use - A positioning device is described for supporting an infant with myelomeningocele during surgery, transport and pre- and post-operative procedures. The device allows the patient to be expeditiously re-positioned from prone to supine and lateral positions and vice versa before, during and after surgery. The device allows access to the myelomeningocele while the patient is secured in the device. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289964 | CONFIGURABLE BED - A sleep system includes a sleep surface with a customized profile. The profile of the sleep surface is particularly and specifically designed to maintain a proper sleeping position for an individual. The sleeping surface can include two or more portions that have configurations that ensure the straight alignment of the spine for a person sleeping on the sleep surface. This type of sleep system is customized to each person and, thus, provides a beneficial sleeping position that is individualized and provides the best support for the particular sleeper. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289965 | STABILIZATION SYSTEM - A stabilization system configured to be arranged on a floor comprising a table having generally flat surface having a longitudinal axis for receiving a human body having a first hole, a second hole, and third hole within the flat surface, each hole having a hole shape with a generally vertical inner surface and configured to receive a bolster connector, a bolster comprising a bolster connector having an outer shape corresponding to the hole shape, the bolster connector configured to be reversibly engaged by one of the holes, a generally flat surface generally perpendicular to the table surface when the bolster connector is engaged by one of the holes. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289966 | TREATMENT DEVICE - A treatment device ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140289967 | STABILIZING APPARATUS FOR INCLINED LEGS - Stabilizing apparatus for inclined legs comprises a thigh engageable portion extending generally transversally along the width of the lap of a subject with which the apparatus is bodily engaged, two spaced appendage portions extending downwardly from the thigh engageable portion, a foot engageable portion positionable on an underlying surface, and a portion, such a connecting element and tensioning device, extending from each of the two appendage portions to a foot engageable portion. The two appendage portions are positionable to be substantially in contact with the lateral side of a thigh of the subject. A loop is defined such that each of the portions extending from an appendage portion to a foot engageable portion is suitably tensioned so as to apply forces to a foot engageable portion for resisting a forward foot sliding motion and to an appendage portion for resisting relative transversal motion of an inclined leg. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289968 | MATTRESSES - Mattresses for cots and infant beds include a mattress core having first and second faces. Each face is overlayered by a comfort layer and a cover layer. The mattress core includes a relatively firm core layer and a relatively soft core layer. Suitably, the firm core layer includes an array of helical springs or a foamed polymeric or fibrous material. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289969 | LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENTS COMPRISING A SILICONE ANTI-FOAM - Dual-usage aqueous liquid detergent compositions having suds compatibility and improved cleaning, said composition containing from about 1% to about 60%, by weight of the composition, of a surfactant system wherein said surfactant system contains at least 35%, by weight of the surfactant system, of alkylethoxysulfate; from 0% to about 10%, by weight of the surfactant system, of nonionic surfactant; from 0% to about 10%, by weight of the surfactant system, of soap; further contains from about 0.001% to about 4.0%, by weight of the composition, of an anti-foam selected from organomodified silicone polymers with aryl or alkylaryl substituents combined with silicone resin and the primary filler is modified silica; and mixtures thereof; and contains from about 0.01% to about 2.5%, by weight of the composition, of a structurant. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289970 | ANIONIC AZO DYESTUFFS FOR COLORING KERATIN-CONTAINING FIBERS - The present specification provides for an agent for coloring keratinic fibers. The agent includes, a cosmetic carrier, a compound of formula (I), | 2014-10-02 |
20140289971 | SUBSTANCE FOR DYEING KERATIN FIBERS, INCLUDING CATIONIC ANTHRAQUINONE DYES AND ANIONIC POLYMERS - The present disclosure provides an agent for coloring keratinic fibers comprising, in a cosmetic carrier, (a) at least one compound of formula (I) and (b) at least one anionic polymer. The present disclosure also provides a method of using such an agent to produce increased shine, an intense color result with improved fastness properties, or reduced selectivity. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289972 | COLORING AGENT COMPRISING DIRECT DYES AND AMPHOTERIC SURFACTANTS - Agents for coloring keratinic fibers, containing (a) at least one compound of formula (I) and (b) at least one amphoteric surfactant are disclosed and described. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289973 | 1-Hexyl-1H-Pyrazole-4,5-Diamine Hemisulfate, and Its Use in Dyeing Compositions - 1-hexyl-1H-pyrazole-4,5-diamine hemisulfate, as represented in formula (IX-a), and its use in oxidative dyeing composition. This pyrazole salt was found to combine good stability as raw material and good shade intensity with a range of common couplers when formulated in hair dyeing composition. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289974 | DISCHARGE PRINTING AGENT, CONTAINER, INK-JET RECORDING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR DISCHARGE PRINTING, METHOD FOR FORMING IMAGE, AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING DISCHARGE PRINTING AGENT - The present invention provides a discharge printing agent containing thiourea dioxide, wherein the discharge printing agent further contains at least one of the following components (i) and (ii): (i) at least one salt selected from the group consisting of a salt of monocarboxylic acid, a salt of ascorbic acid, and a salt of metasilicic acid; and (ii) β-diketone. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289975 | STORAGE AND DISPLAY SYSTEMS FOR FOOTWEAR - Inserts for boots are configured to retain the shape of the boot during storage and/or display of the boots. In some examples, an insert includes a resilient sheet and a hanging mechanism. The hanging mechanism is configured to allow selective suspension of a boot. The resilient sheet is configured to be moveable between an unrolled position, a rolled boot insertion position, and a rolled boot supporting position where at least a portion of an outer wall of the resilient sheet is abutted to at least a portion of an inner surface of the boot. In some further examples, insert includes a sleeve that substantially covers the resilient sheet. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289976 | Method of Making an Article of Footwear - A method of making an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes the steps of designing an article of footwear via a website, converting a footwear representation into a set of two-dimensional portions, printing the two dimensional portions onto a sheet material, cutting and assembling the two dimensional portions into a finalized article of footwear. The method further includes a step of shipping the article of footwear to a pre-designated shipping address. Systems for receiving an order for a customized article of footwear are also disclosed. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289977 | Method of Making a Sole Structure Comprising a Fluid Filled Member with Slots - A sole structure for an article of footwear is disclosed. The sole structure comprises a fluid filled member and a plurality of slots. The slots are associated with connecting portions that connect portions of the sole structure in the generally longitudinal direction and provide for increased fit, flexibility and stability. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289978 | MANUAL BRUSHING DEVICE FOR ANIMALS, HORSES IN PARTICULAR - A manual brushing device has a handle which comprises a battery, as well as a rotatable driving part that is connected to the handle for driving the connected removable brush. This driving part comprises an electric motor for the rotation of the brush, as well as vibration devices, which can cause the brush to tap or vibrate, causing the better removal of the dirt and dust from the skin. The brush has a removable receiving cover locked onto the driving part. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289979 | PLUMBING FIXTURE CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device for cleaning a plumbing fixture with a solution comprises a vessel, bristles at the bottom of the vessel that extend into the vessel, and a retainer configured to retain the vessel in a working position. The retainer may be a drawstring with a stop to secure the drawstring. The retainer may retain the vessel in the working position by sufficiently narrowing the opening defined by the vessel. In use, the vessel surrounds the fixture and the bristles lie adjacent to the fixture. The vessel holds the cleaning solution to thereby at least partially submerge the fixture in the cleaning solution. The bristles may be used to scrub the fixture. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289980 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING ELECTRICAL TERMINALS - Aspects of the invention are directed to an apparatus for cleaning electrical terminals. The apparatus comprises a first arm and a second arm. The first arm includes a first cleaning portion with a first upper face and a first lower face. Each of the first upper face and the first lower face are substantially flat and coated with an abrasive. In a similar manner, the second arm includes a second cleaning portion with a second upper face and a second lower face. Here again, each of the second upper face and the second lower face are substantially flat and coated with an abrasive. The second arm is pivotally coupled to the first arm, making the apparatus manually configurable into an aligned configuration in which the first lower face faces the second upper face. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289981 | Paint Roller - Disclosed is a paint roller device comprising an inner hub and an outer hub spaced by a cage of wires and adapted for supporting a paint roll sleeve. A cylindrical retainer extends axially outwardly from the outer hub and is adapted to retain a ball therein, the cylindrical retainer being spaced radially inwardly from the periphery of the outer hub to define a gap between an inside surface of the paint roll sleeve when on the roller. The end of the paint roll sleeve on the paint roller device and an end of the retainer define a plane perpendicular to an axis of the roller, and at least a portion of the ball extends a predetermined distance axially outwardly from the plane. The gap between the sleeve and the cylindrical extension prevents paint from interfering with the ball. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289982 | Lint and Fuzz Balls Remover - A lint and fuzz ball removing device is disclosed comprising at least one blade attached to an easily grasped and maneuvered body allowing for the quick removal and or detangling of lint, hair and pill balls. The blade surface is entirely covered with particle removing hooks or finger-like projections, including a plurality of flat surfaces, and edges of the blade, allowing for the quick and easy removal of lint, hair, fuzz and pill balls of any shape and size, across broad surfaces or hard to reach areas of clothing and fabric. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289983 | Robotic Vacuum Cleaning System - An autonomous coverage robot includes a cleaning assembly having forward roller and rearward rollers counter-rotating with respect to each other. The rollers are arranged to substantially maintain a cross sectional area between the two rollers yet permitting collapsing therebetween as large debris is passed. Each roller includes a resilient elastomer outer tube and a partially air-occupied inner resilient core configured to bias the outer tube to rebound. The core includes a hub and resilient spokes extending between the inner surface of the outer tube and the hub. The spokes suspend the outer tube to float about the hub and transfer torque from the hub to the outer tube while allowing the outer tube to momentarily deform or move offset from the hub during impact with debris larger than the cross sectional area between the two rollers. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289984 | REPLACEABLE CLEANING PADS FOR CLEANING DEVICE - A pad for cleaning a hard target surface. The pad may be removably attached to a device for cleaning debris from a target surface. The pad has a predetermined 90 degree peel force to prevent undue removal force from the device and prevent the pad from coming loose during the cleaning task. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289985 | REPLACEABLE CLEANING PADS - A pad for cleaning a hard target surface. The pad has resiliently deformable protuberances for scrubbing grout and other irregularities in the target surface. The pad may be removably attached to a device for cleaning debris from a target surface. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289986 | COTTON BUD - A cotton bud with a rod-like grip body and with a bud body that is arranged at least at one free end of the grip body. The rod-like grip body is a biologically degradable extrusion body, and includes natural fibres embedded into a material matrix. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289987 | TEXTURED DEVICE FOR CLEANING COSMETIC BRUSHES - A mitten-shaped cosmetic brush cleaning device includes a frontal panel and a complementary rear panel forming an enclosure for receiving the user's hand. The frontal panel overlies the palmar side of the hand and incorporates washing, rinsing, and post-rinsing textures suited to larger cosmetic brushes. The rear panel incorporates washing, rinsing and post-rinsing textures suited for smaller brushes used to apply eye makeup. The device incorporates a shaping surface along a thumb section and an index-finger side of a main body, to facilitate use of the thumb and index finger to compress a brush head between confronting portions of the shaping surface to remove excess moisture after cleaning. One version of the device features a primary section, and two thumb sections emanating from opposite sides of the primary section. This version incorporates two shaping surfaces, one between each thumb section and its adjacent side of the primary section. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289988 | Surface Wiper Arrangement - A wiper has a wiper arm having first and second ends. A leaf spring urges the wiper arm and a compliant force distribution arrangement toward the surface, and a mounting arrangement couples the first end of the wiper arm and the leaf spring element to a source of motion. The wiper arm has a first end coupling the first end of the wiper arm member to a source of motion, and a compliant force distributor is coupled to the second end, having plural resilient beam members integrally formed with each other and adapted to engage a wiper blade. A wiper mount has a mounting element having a mounting portion coupled to a source of motion and a drive portion for engaging the wiper arm. The leaf spring element also has a mounting portion coupled to the source of motion, and has a drive portion for engaging the wiper arm. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289989 | UNIT FOR FIXING AN AUTOMOTIVE WIPER DEVICE - The invention relates to a unit for fixing an automotive wiper device, comprising at least one pivot housing for setting the automotive wiper arm fixing shaft, characterised in that said pivot housing ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140289990 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device of the flat blade type, comprising a carrier element, as well as a wiper blade of a flexible material, wherein the 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 the connecting device is connected to the flexible material of the wiper blade by at least one pin of a first type and/or at least one pin of a second type, and wherein at least one of the pins is movable from a first position, wherein the pin in a premounted position is fixed to the connecting device, into a second position, and wherein the pin in a mounted position as a single constructional element is interconnecting the connecting device and the flexible material of the wiper blade. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289991 | NAVIGATIONAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A ROBOTIC DEVICE - An autonomous cleaning apparatus includes a chassis, a drive system disposed on the chassis and operable to enable movement of the cleaning apparatus, and a controller in communication with the drive system. The controller includes a processor operable to control the drive system to steer movement of the cleaning apparatus. The autonomous cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning head system disposed on the chassis and a sensor system in communication with the controller. The sensor system includes a debris sensor for generating a debris signal, a bump sensor for generating a bump signal, and an obstacle following sensor disposed on a side of the autonomous cleaning apparatus for generating an obstacle signal. The processor executes a prioritized arbitration scheme to identify and implement one or more dominant behavioral modes based upon at least one signal received from the sensor system. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289992 | AUTONOMOUS SURFACE CLEANING ROBOT FOR WET AND DRY CLEANING - An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289993 | Floor Cleaning Machine - A floor cleaning machine has a housing and a movable hood that covers over vacuum and liquid hoses of the machine that are visible in prior art floor cleaning machines. The vacuum and liquid hoses are each pivotally connected to a wall of the machine housing and are also pivotally connected to a transparent dome provided on the hood. These connections reduce stresses on the hoses when the hood is moved and allow the dome to pivot relative to the hood. The floor cleaning machine also has a pair of slit orifices that eject fan spray patterns of cleaning liquid that are non-coplanar and do not intersect each other. Furthermore, the floor cleaning machine has an oscillating brush assembly that includes a brush that is replaceable without using tools. The brush height can be adjusted via an adjustment member provided on the oscillating portion of the assembly. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289994 | Floor Cleaning Machine - A floor cleaning machine has a housing and a movable hood that covers over vacuum and liquid hoses of the machine that are visible in prior art floor cleaning machines. The vacuum and liquid hoses are each pivotally connected to a wall of the machine housing and are also pivotally connected to a transparent dome provided on the hood. These connections reduce stresses on the hoses when the hood is moved and allow the dome to pivot relative to the hood. The floor cleaning machine also has a pair of slit orifices that eject fan spray patterns of cleaning liquid that are non-coplanar and do not intersect each other. Furthermore, the floor cleaning machine has an oscillating brush assembly that includes a brush that is replaceable without using tools. The brush height can be adjusted via an adjustment member provided on the oscillating portion of the assembly. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289995 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH DIFFERENT CLEANING CONFIGURATIONS - An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head having a dirty air inlet. A support structure is moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head and a portable cleaning unit is removably mounted to the support structure. An above floor cleaning wand is provided. Each of the wand and the portable cleaning unit is separately removable from the support structure | 2014-10-02 |
20140289996 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH DIFFERENT CLEANING CONFIGURATIONS - A surface cleaning apparatus having comprises a surface cleaning head having a dirty air inlet; a longitudinally extending upper portion moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a storage position and a floor cleaning position, the upper portion comprising first and second longitudinally spaced apart portable surface cleaning unit mounting members; a portable surface cleaning unit removably mounted to the upper portion and comprising an air treatment member and a suction motor; above floor cleaning wand removably mounted in the upper portion and removable when the portable surface cleaning unit is mounted to the upper portion; and, a flexible air flow conduit forming at least part of an air flow path from the above floor cleaning wand to the surface cleaning unit. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289997 | Aeroacoustic Duster - The invention disclosed herein provides for high particle removal rate and/or heat transfer from surfaces. The device removes particulate matter from a surface using a bounded vortex generated over the surface, with suction in the vortex center and jets for blowing air along the periphery. The jets are tilted in the tangential direction to induce vortex motion within the suction region. The vortex is said to be bounded because streamlines originating in the downward jets are entrained back into the central vortex. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289998 | SELF-PROPELLED VACUUM CLEANER - A self-propelled vacuum cleaner has a moving device and a vacuuming device. The moving device has a casing and a control module. The casing has at least one wheel, a vacuuming hole, a clapboard, a mounting chamber, an assembling chamber and a communicating hole. The communicating hole is formed through the clapboard and communicates with the mounting chamber and the assembling chamber. The control module is mounted in the mounting chamber to control the rotation of the at least one wheel. The vacuuming device is detachably connected to the moving device and has a vacuuming module and a filtering module. The vacuuming module is mounted in the assembling chamber and has a front shell, a power supply, a fan and a communicating cover. The filtering module is mounted in the mounting chamber, is connected to the vacuuming module and has a rear shell, a filter holder and a filter. | 2014-10-02 |
20140289999 | Robotic Vacuum Cleaning System - A robot cleaning system includes a debris collection volume, a vacuum airway configured to deliver debris to the debris collection volume, and a cleaning head in pneumatic communication with the vacuum airway. The cleaning head includes two shape-changing resilient tubes separated by an air gap opposing the vacuum airway. The cleaning head is operable in a first configuration, where the two shape-changing resilient tubes rotate against a cleaning surface engaged by the cleaning head to agitate debris on the cleaning surface to pass through the air gap and into the vacuum airway, and a second configuration, where both shape changing resilient tubes deform opposite one another to roll an object larger than the air gap to pass into the vacuum airway. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290000 | SLEEVE LOCK ASSEMBLY - A sleeve lock assembly for mounting to a sleeve may include a female ring member, a male ring member, and an annular locking member. The female ring member may include a threaded interior portion and an annular lip having an annular ramp surface. The male ring member may have an axial flange and a radial flange. The axial flange may have an annular end face and a threaded exterior portion for engaging the threaded interior portion of the female ring member. The locking member may include at least one annular gripping flange having a gripping edge. The locking member may be captured between the annular lip and the end face. Axial movement of the annular lip toward the end face may cause the gripping flange to slide against the ramp surface such that the gripping edge is urged into engagement with the outer sleeve surface. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290001 | HEAVY DUTY CARRIAGE CART - A heavy duty carriage cart is provided, which is used when moving a heavy object. The heavy object can safely be moved without being influenced by factors which obstruct the traveling of the carriage cart, such as distortions or joints of flooring material on a floor surface. In a lower part of a carriage cart main body, front rollers are pivotally supported by a front shaft, rear rollers are pivotally supported by a rear shaft, and intermediate rollers are pivotally supported by an intermediate shaft at a wheel base of the rollers. A load receiving platform, having a planar portion which is freely movable while contacting with the bottom of the heavy object, is placed on an upper part of the carriage cart main body. Four heavy duty carriage carts are used to move the heavy object. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290002 | DAMPING DEVICE FOR FURNITURE DOORS - A damping device for furniture doors includes a damping cylinder longitudinally displaceably mounted in a recess of a damper housing including a cylinder housing and a piston rod and forming a stop for the furniture door. The cylinder housing is longitudinally displaceably mounted in the recess of the damper housing, the recess being formed as a hole, the end thereof protruding out of the damper housing forming a stop for the furniture door. The adjusting screw forms an axial counterbearing for the piston rod. The inner diameter of an internal thread receiving the adjusting screw is at least equal to the inner diameter of the hole receiving the cylinder housing. The end of the piston rod is received in a centric hole of the adjusting screw. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290003 | HINGE MECHANISM FOR PIVOTABLE DOOR - A hinge system for a pivotable door is provided. The system includes a rod extending between a first end portion and a second end portion and a restraint receiving the second portion of the rod therein with the first end portion of the rod extending through an end cap on the restraint. A biasing member is disposed within the restraint between the end cap and the second end portion of the rod, wherein the biasing member is in a compressed configuration within the restraint, and wherein the first end portion of the rod is operatively engaged with a door pivotably secured to the cooking appliance, and the restraint is pivotably connected to the cooking appliance. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290004 | MULTIPLE DIRECTION RAILROAD GATE RELEASE MECHANISM - A multiple direction railroad gate release mechanism which is attached between the mount arms of a railroad gate actuator and a crossing arm to prevent breakage of the crossing arm due to impingement in either a frontal or rearward direction by a vehicle or other outside force. A primary pivot arm assembly allows a released movement of the crossing arm in reaction to frontal impingement and returns the crossing arm to the original and detent position subsequent to an impingement in order to maintain grade crossing protection. Spring assemblies, a shock absorber and a spring centering assembly act to return the primary pivot arm assembly and attached crossing arm to a normal detent position. A secondary pivot arm assembly is secured to the primary pivot arm assembly whereby the secondary pivot arm assembly can act independently of the primary pivot arm assembly to allow released movement and return of the crossing arm in reaction to rear impingement. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290005 | DOOR HINGE FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT - Provided is a door hinge for heavy equipment, including: first plate and a second plate disposed on a hinge shaft of a door of heavy equipment and hinge-coupled to each other to open and close the door; and a stay unit rotatably disposed on the first plate and supporting the second plate when the door is opened to prevent the door from being closed. Thus, according to the present invention, an open state of a door can be maintained by only the stay unit without mounting a bracket by overcoming the limitation that the bracket for mounting a separate door stay must be mounted to a door body in order to maintain the open state of the existing door during opening of the door. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290006 | Handle Height Adjustment Device of Walk-Behind Power Tool, a Handle Assembly and a Walk-Behind Power Tool Comprising Such a Device - A handle height adjustment device of a handle assembly ( | 2014-10-02 |
20140290007 | DECKLID HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A hinge assembly includes a hinge box, and a decklid attachment bracket rotatably attached to the hinge box. The decklid attachment bracket includes a contoured surface. A compressible member is positioned for engagement with the contoured surface as the decklid attachment bracket moves between an open position and a closed position. The contoured surface defines an outer region, a recessed region, and an inner region. The outer region compresses the compressible member as the decklid attachment bracket moves between the open and closed positions to absorb energy and dampen movement of the decklid attachment bracket. The recessed region cradles the compressible member without substantially compressing the compressible member when the decklid attachment bracket is in the open position to secure the position of the decklid attachment bracket. The inner region compresses the compressible member to absorb energy, and limit movement of the decklid attachment bracket beyond the open position. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290008 | DOUBLE-SHAFT TYPE ROTARY SHAFT PIVOTAL POSITIONING STRUCTURE - A double-shaft type rotary shaft pivotal positioning structure includes an elastic guide assembly and two pivot shafts. The elastic guide assembly includes two containing portions which are outwardly communicated and formed with two opposite elastic arms and two corresponding planed press-contact sides. The pivot shafts are respectively centrally provided with center section portions that are utilized to respectively enter the containing portions of the elastic guide assembly and each of which includes a periphery provided with two center section planed surfaces capable of being pressingly contacted with the press-contact sides of the elastic guide assembly. When the pivot shafts are synchronously pivoted close to a preset positioning angle, the center section planed surfaces of the pivot shafts are capable of rotatably attaching toward the press-contact sides of the elastic guide assembly, thereby enabling the pivot shafts to approach and be positioned at the preset positioning angle. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290009 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a first casing rotatably supported by a first rotation axis, a second casing rotatably supported by a second rotation axis that is parallel to the first rotation axis, a first cam that is provided on the first rotation axis, rotates about the first rotation axis in accordance with rotation of the first casing, and causes the first casing to move together with the first rotation axis in a direction away from the second rotation axis, a second cam that is provided on the second rotation axis, rotates about the second rotation axis in accordance with rotation of the second casing, and causes the second casing to move together with the second rotation axis in a direction away from the first rotation axis, and an elastic member that applies a force in a direction in which the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis become closer. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290010 | Self-cleansing retractable handle assembly for water craft - A concealably retractable handle is ensconced into the core or hull of a recreational or utilitarian floatation structure such as a canoe, kayak, surfboard, sailboard, paddle board or the like, where it lies below the outer surface without interfering with normal use of the structure. The handle can be conveniently extracted and secured in an operational position to facilitate handling and carrying the structure or securing it the a vehicle. The housing of the handle is bonded into the body of the floatation device through a padding sleeve which absorbs stress forces that could damage the solidity of the bond and the integrity of the whole structure. During handle retraction structures encourage agitation of water located inside the housing to facilitate water and debris evacuation. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290011 | FLEXIBLE WIRE TIE - A twist tie assembly is disclosed that has flexible wire tie with an end cap component configured to retain the flexible wire tie in the base. Various embodiments of the end cap component are discloses to provide means for releasably securing the flexible wire tie to a base or support structure. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290012 | WRITING BOARDS - A writing board for retaining material for writing, the writing board having a main board defining a surface and a material retaining arrangement configured to retain material on the surface, the retaining arrangement further having a retaining portion movable between a first retaining position at which material can be retained thereby on the board and a second position that allows material to be removed from the board, the retaining portion bearing a first part of a snap fastener, which first part is releasably engageable with a second part of the snap fastener located on the board, one of the first and second parts having a projection that locates into a re-entrant portion in the other of the first and second parts to extend through a hole in material being retained thereby when the retaining portion is in the first retaining position. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290013 | Pet Health Monitor With Collar Attachment and Charger - In one embodiment, a collar attachment comprising a disk having a first collar band loop integrally formed with the disk along a first arcuate perimeter portion of the disk and a second collar band loop integrally formed with the disk along a second arcuate perimeter portion of the disk that is opposite the first arcuate perimeter portion of the disk; a keyhole in the disk; friction attachment means formed in an underside of the disk and configured to receive at least a first tab of an attached device and to snugly hold the first tab against the underside of the disk after rotation of the attached device in the keyhole. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290014 | DEVICE FOR SECURELY TYING SHOELACES AND METHOD OF USE - A device and method for securely tying a shoelace. Two ends of a shoelace are secured within two bobbin ports and the shoelace is wrapped around a bobbin as the bobbin is rotated. A ratchet is attached to the bobbin, rotates with the bobbin, and enables the bobbin to be locked in place (securely tying the shoelace). A frame enables access to the shoelace before, during, and after the shoelace tying procedure. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290015 | DECORATIVE RE-USABLE ZIP-TIE SHOELACES - A shoe fastening device for use with lace-up shoes is disclosed. The device comprises a locking head having an aperture through a first side and a locking tab extending from the first side and below the aperture. The locking tab further comprises a plurality of locking ridges on a top surface. An elongated tie extending from a second side of the locking head has a tapered end. The elongated tie further comprises a plurality of locking ridges on a bottom surface. The device comprises a removable badge having a pair of slits near a pair of opposing edges for inserting the elongated tie. The tapered end of the elongated tie is inserted through the aperture of the locking head and pulled to engage the plurality of locking ridges of the locking tab with the plurality of locking ridges of the elongated tie thereby keeping the device in a locked position. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290016 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR RETROFITTING FOOTWEAR TO INCLUDE A REEL BASED CLOSURE SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, a removable tightening device is described. The tensioning mechanism is removably coupleable with an article without damaging the article so that upon removal, the coupling of the tensioning mechanism with the article is unrecognizable or not readily detectable. The tensioning mechanism is operable with a tension member to maintain a tension of the tension member and thereby maintain a tightness of the article. The tension member is guided along a path about the article, via one or more guide members, and is tensionable, via the tensioning mechanism, to tighten the article. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290017 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING GLASS FIBER-BASED STRUCTURE - A method for fabricating a glass fiber-based structure comprises steps: using glass fiber as material; using a fiber opening machine to disperse the glass fiber to make them loose; using a carding machine to card the dispersed glass fiber to make them finer and more even; using a fiber gathering machine to gather the carded glass fiber at a specified thickness and width; using a needle punching machine to punch the gathered glass fiber to fabricate the glass fiber into a glass-fiber felt; applying a resin to the glass-fiber felt to form a resined layer; compressing the resined glass-fiber felt to compact the glass-fiber felt in a fixed shape; and drying the fixed glass-fiber felt in a dryer to form a glass fiber-based structure, which is light but has a great thickness and a low density, and is sound-absorbing, sound-insulating, heat-resistant, heat-insulating, heat-preserving, cold-preserving, fireproof, and electricity-insulating. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290018 | SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided is a method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor that suppresses spreading up of a solution. The method includes forming a porous sintered body made of a valve metal and having an anode wire sticking out therefrom; forming an insulating layer made of a fluorine resin, so as to surround the anode wire; and forming a dielectric layer on the porous sintered body; forming a solid electrolyte layer on the dielectric layer, after forming the insulating layer. The process of forming the insulating layer includes melting granular particles made of a fluorine resin. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290019 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING VIBRATOR - A method for fabricating a vibrator with a vibrating plate and an electrode for vibrating the vibrating plate includes laminating, forming, filling-in, patterning, subsequently laminating, and subsequently etching. The forming forms a through hole that passes through a conductive film and a second sacrifice film and reaches at least a middle portion in a film thickness direction of a first sacrifice film. The filling-in fills in an auxiliary film for adjusting temperature characteristics including silicon and oxygen from a lower end position to an upper end position of the through hole. The subsequently etching etchs an upper end portion of the auxiliary film, a lower end portion of the auxiliary film, the first sacrifice film, the second sacrifice film, and a third sacrifice film, while leaving the auxiliary film inside the through hole on the vibrating plate, with a use of an etching fluid including hydrogen fluoride. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290020 | RING SEAL INSTALLATION TOOL - A tool for installing a ring seal within a groove is provided. The groove is disposed within an inner diameter of a flange. The flange has an outer flange portion extended radially outward from the groove. The tool includes a rod and cylinder assembly defining a longitudinal axis along a centerline of a rod of the rod and cylinder assembly. A trigger mechanism is coupled to the rod and cylinder assembly. A flange engagement assembly is attached to the rod and cylinder assembly. The flange engagement assembly includes a main frame having a first end attached to the rod and cylinder assembly and a second end aligned with and extended along the longitudinal axis. A seal installation attachment is removably attachable to the second end of the main frame and structured and arranged to selectively overlay the inner diameter of the flange. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290021 | TOOL FOR ROTOR ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY - An apparatus includes a body, a driver, a plurality of shafts, and a plurality of arms. The body is configured for insertion into a component and the driver is adapted for movement relative to the body. The plurality of shafts extend through the body and are connected to the plurality of arms. The tool is configured such that contact by the driver against the shaft rotates the plurality of shafts to pivot the plurality of arms. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290022 | Flotation Device - A flotation device that includes a plurality of elongated, tubular members each composed of a buoyant material and interconnected to one another such that each extends in parallel relation to the others and are independently movable relative to one another. The tubular members are movable between a fully deployed position wherein each of the tubular members extend in a common plane and a fully transportable position wherein each of the tubular members are arranged in bundled relation to one another. A pair of cords passes through and interconnects each of the plurality of tubular members together, and a carrying strap is connected to the tubes to provide ease of transporting the device. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290023 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING STORAGE DEVICES DURING MANUFACTURE - There is disclosed an apparatus and method for supporting storage devices during manufacture. The apparatus includes structural members and plural slot carriers received in bays in the apparatus. Each slot carrier carries at least one slot arranged to receive a storage device, wherein the slot carriers are insertable and/or removable from the bays through apertures at the front of the apparatus. Clamp assemblies are arranged to releasably clamp the slot carrier to one or more structural members at the sides of the slot carrier. | 2014-10-02 |
20140290024 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING ALARM SYSTEMS AND DOOR LOCKS - A method and apparatus for marking positions for burglar alarm sensor elements on a door, the door attached to a frame having a header including comprising the steps of providing a marking apparatus the marking apparatus including an arm, a positioning member with a longitudinal centerline attached to the arm, and punch point attached to the positioning member, the punch point being aligned with the longitudinal centerline of the positioning member; at least partially opening the door; placing the positioning member in a hole in the header and closing the door; while the door is closed causing the positioning member to make a mark on the top of the door; and opening the door and removing the positioning member from the hole in the header; and causing an opening to be made in the door at the location of the mark. | 2014-10-02 |