41st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120255092 | WATERPROOF ENCLOSURE FOR AUDIO DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a waterproof case for protecting electronic devices. The waterproof case includes a flexible waterproof bag attached to a rigid lid that can be opened to allow electronic devices to pass into the bag. When closed, the lid forms a watertight seal that protects the inside of the bag from ingress of water. The lid can include a pass-through jack which allows a user to connect an electronic device, such as an audio device, to an output through the lid. The case may also be incorporated into a flexible attachment system, such as an armband or swimbelt. Methods of connecting an electronic device to an electronic output, such as an audio output, through a waterproof case are also provided. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255093 | Hair dryer heat shielding device - A hair dryer heat shielding device | 2012-10-11 |
20120255094 | SUN SCREEN ARTICLE - A sun screen article protecting at least an arm and a shoulder, and optionally a portion of the neck and/or a portion of the hand of a person wearing it from excessive exposure to solar radiation, and method of using the sun screen article inside a vehicle. The article includes a tubular portion adapted to protect an arm and a flap adjoining the tubular portion and adapted to protect a shoulder. An optional collar portion affixed to the open and of the flap is structured to screen at least a portion of the neck. An epaulette, in affixable cooperation with the flap of the sun screen article, prevents a shoulder harness from freely moving with respect to the sun screen article and a body of the sun screen article from sliding down the arm of the wearer. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255095 | BALL GLOVE WITH ADJUSTABLE AND CUSTOMIZABLE STRAP - A ball glove includes a rear strap or back strap that is adjustable to accommodate different hand configurations and sizes. The back strap includes multiple spaced apart openings, or sets of openings, through which one or more laces or other connecting elements may be threaded. A user may adjust the length of the back strap by threading the laces through the openings that yield the best strap-length for his or her hand or wrist. The back strap optionally includes a top portion and a bottom portion that are detachably connected to each other, such that the top portion may be replaced with a different top portion embroidered with—or otherwise displaying—a wearer's jersey number, team logo, or other desired feature. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255096 | PROTECTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Protective pads for protecting a body part of a person, such as a shin guard for protecting the shin from impacts during sporting activities, and methods of making the same, are disclosed. The protective pad comprises an outer shell and a padding layer connected to the outer shell. The protective pad further comprises at least one padding element located in an interior portion of a lower portion of the protective pad. The at least one padding element is configured to provide a space between the body part and at least one of the outer shell and the padding layer. In this manner, the space provided between the body part and at least one of the outer shell and the padding layer allows the outer shell and the padding layer to absorb and dissipate more of a force resulting from an impact to the protective pad away from the body part. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255097 | MULTI-PURPOSE TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Protective devices that are substantially simultaneously used as adjustable weighted resistance training devices are disclosed. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention are directed to improved, adjustably weighted protective shin guards that can extend to integrate instep protection. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255098 | FIGURE MOULDING AND WEIGHT LOSS AID SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A garment for wear by a human body having a localized fat accumulation includes an insulative and perspiration impermeable panel sized to conform to the localized fat accumulation. The garment also includes a supportive cover connected to the panel for retaining the panel in contact to the localized fat accumulation during wear, and a boning segment connected to the panel for supporting and shaping the body during wear. The garment may be in the form of a kit further including a wipe containing an absorbed anticellulite agent. The wipe spreads the anticellulite agent on the body where contacted by the panel during wear. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255099 | OUTERWEAR GARMENT WITH INTEGRAL INFLATABLE HEAD AND NECK CUSHION - An outerwear garment composed of a body having a neckline and a collar includes a collar accessory that includes front and back regions of material joined to the body of the outerwear garment in proximity to the neckline. The collar accessory has an interior space of changeable volume between the front and back regions. An elongated inflatable air cushion is positioned within the interior space. The air cushion expands into the interior space and assumes a tubular shape to support at least one of the neck and head of the wearer when the air cushion is in an inflated state. The air cushion includes a valve stem through which the wearer can deliver pressurized air to inflate the air cushion to its inflated state or from which the wearer can expel air to flatten the air cushion to its non-inflated state. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255100 | COLLAPSIBLE HAT - A collapsible hat comprises a front portion, at least one band portion extending from the front portion, at least one first top portion extending from the at least one band portion, and a plurality of second top portions extending from the at least one band portion. The first top portions include a connector and the second top portions include a slot, and the connector of the first top portions are configured to extend through the slots of the second top portions. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255101 | Flat, topless socks - The flat, topless sock is are re-usable, machine washable/dryable, sock/stocking alternative that is inserted into a shoe or sandal, adhering to the shoe's insole so it can be worn in place of traditional socks to give the wearer the “no-sock” look while providing the benefits of wearing a sock. The preferred embodiment of the flat, topless sock consists of a soft, durable, absorbent surface in contact with the skin on the bottom of the foot and an adhesive/anti-slip surface on the opposite side which is in contact with/adheres to the insole of the shoe or sandal. Optional features may include but are not limited to: the addition of extra layer(s) for added comfort, shock and/or sweat absorption; the addition of an anti-microbial agent; a design modification to allow for use in a thong sandal; and an unlimited variety of decorative material designs, colors, textures, stitching patterns or appliqués. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255104 | FACE FIT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - The invention relates to a face cover device providing a closure over a predetermined area of a face, having a functional part ( | 2012-10-11 |
20120255105 | Apparel Incorporating A Protective Element - An article of apparel may include may include a garment portion and at least one protective element. The garment portion and the protective element have a configuration that forms a gap, separation, or pleat structure through, for example, folding or overlapping of a textile element of the garment portion. The gap, separation, or pleat structure may permit the protective element to move independent of other portions of the apparel, thereby enhancing a range of movement of the individual and the overall comfort of the apparel. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255106 | LAMINAR COMPOSITE TOILET LID AND SEAT - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a laminate composite toilet lid and seat and a method of manufacturing thereof. The toilet lid includes a core structural layer having a shape and size associated with the toilet lid. The toilet lid also includes a first decorative graphic layer disposed on a first surface of the core structural layer. The toilet lid further includes a plurality of exterior layers disposed on exterior surfaces of the core structural layer and the first decorative graphic layer, the exterior layers configured to envelop the toilet lid. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255107 | LAMINAR COMPOSITE TOILET LID AND SEAT - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a laminate composite toilet lid and seat and a method of manufacturing thereof. The toilet lid includes a core structural layer having a shape and size associated with the toilet lid. The toilet lid also includes first and second resilient layers disposed on first and second surfaces of the core structural layer. The toilet lid further includes a plurality of exterior layers disposed on exterior surfaces of the core structural layer and the first and second resilient layers, the exterior layers configured to envelop the toilet lid. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255108 | Potty steps - Many young children might be uncomfortable with the height of the toilet and their feet dangling when they have to use the bathroom toilet. This invention will help the youngster be more at ease to use the toilet. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255109 | Rim wrap splash guard - A rim wrap toilet splash guard to enclose the open upper portion of a toilet bowl to shield and contain liquid and matter splashing from the interior thereof when attempting to unclog or dislodge debris from the plumbing when using a plunger including an upper elongated handle and a lower plunger member, the rim wrap toilet splash guard comprising a cover with an upper opening to receive a portion of the upper elongated handle there through such that when the rim wrap toilet splash guard is operatively mounted on the toilet bowl rim with the lower plunger member disposed therein liquid and matter is shielded and contained when splashed there from when the plunger is used to dislodge debris from the plumbing. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255110 | VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR TOILET BOWL - A toilet seat ventilation system which includes a toilet bowl and a toilet seat pivotally secured to the toilet bowl. A ventilation device is interposed between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat with a built in vent. A tubing system connected to the vent is able to vent air directly into the outside or through a filter inside the room, avoiding any unpleasant odors remaining in the lavatory. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255111 | DISCHARGE VALVE APPARATUS AND RINSE WATER TANK APPARATUS FITTED THEREWITH - The discharge valve apparatus of the present invention has control cylinder members for controlling the flow of rinse water flowing out from a reservoir tank discharge port, on which opening portions are formed, and flow-adjusting members, attached to these control cylinder members and capable of adjusting the opening surface area of opening portions in the control cylinder member; whereby female engaging portions in the control cylinder member are arrayed approximately vertically, and are furnished with registration indentations for registering the attachment positions of adjusting members relative to control cylinder members, and the intervals within the registration indentations are set to be smaller than the width of an installer's finger to prevent release of engagement by an installer when the adjusting member male engaging portions are in a state of engagement with the female engaging portions of the control cylinder members. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255112 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING WAVES IN MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS - Present embodiments are directed to a system and method for generating waves in multiple directions. Present embodiments may include a wave generation mechanism configured to be positioned centrally within a container filled with water that is sufficiently sized to facilitate recreational activities for patrons within the container. The wave generation mechanism may include at least one actuator configured to activate at least one water-displacement medium to displace the water such that waves are propagated through the water, and a directional feature configured to direct the waves away from the wave generation mechanism after activation of the actuator such that the waves are propagated outward from the wave generation mechanism in multiple directions. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255113 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING WATER PARK BEACH VISUAL EFFECTS - Present embodiments are directed to features for maintaining or providing a beach area that is adjacent a water feature and that includes beach surface material disposed in one or more containment structures such that a multi-colored or illuminated beach surface is provided. Present embodiments may include multiple containment structures arrayed in an area adjacent a water feature, wherein each containment structure holds beach surface material of a different color. Further, present embodiments may include creating and/or distributing iridescent and/or phosphorescent beach surface material in one or more containment structures that define the beach area. Additionally, present embodiments may include adjustable or attachable barrier extensions to facilitate maintenance. Further, present embodiments may include transparent or translucent beach surface material disposed in one or more containment structures and a lighting system under the beach surface materials. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255114 | PRE-PLUMBED SHOWER PANEL WITH CLUSTERED JETS - An existing shower is retrofitted with a novel shower panel that uses the existing on/off water pressure and temperature control valve without any re-plumbing behind the shower wall. The shower panel includes a support frame, a diverter valve, a plurality of water jets, a side showerhead, a hand nozzle and an overhead showerhead. The support frame has an open side that faces the shower wall. A first tube connects the diverter valve to the plurality of water jets. A second tube is connected to the diverter valve at a first end and has a threaded connector at the second end. The threaded connector is adapted to connect to a shower water source after the existing shower pipe is removed. The first tube has a smaller diameter than does the second tube. The plurality of water jets are arranged within a square that is twenty-five centimeters on a side. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255115 | SHOWER STRETCHER - A shower stretcher assembly includes a frame which supports a platform having panels that define a back rest section, a seat section, and a foot section. The seat section is of flexible material which conforms to the shape of a person lying thereon. This flexible material provides increase in the effective length of the mattress support that conforms to person's body between navel and knees. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255116 | WATER DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH NON-CONTACT USER-OPERATED CONTROL - A water delivery system operable hands-free by, for example, a foot-operated pedal controller, or a non-contact controller, such as a presence and voice actuated circuit that are operatively connected through a power source, transmission and valve assembly in cooperation with a water spout at a water basin or bowl. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255117 | SINK AND DRAIN FOR SINK - Sinks and drains for sinks permitting the attachment of the drain to the sink such that the drain is substantially disposed below the top surface of the sink basin, and such that there is no discernable separation between the base of the sink basin and the drain when viewed from above the sink. A method of making a sink such that there is no discernable separation between the base of the sink basin and the drain when viewed from above the sink. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255118 | STANDING MOBILITY AND/OR TRANSFER DEVICE - The present invention provides a standing mobility and/or transfer device for handicapped users including an articulating foot platform system effective to move a foot platform between a rearwardly tilted user-receiving condition located close to the floor and an elevated, forwardly tilted condition for user transport at a standing-prone angle. Bilateral lift arms move in concert with the raising and lowering function of the foot platform to elevate the person to a standing-prone position from a seated position. In a raised position, the lift arms are located alongside a user to provide additional posture control. Optional motors associated with one or more wheels of the device may be controlled by the user with a joystick for self-propelled standing mobility. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255119 | BEDDING FOUNDATION HAVING CORNER GUARDS AND MULTIPLE PIECE BORDER - A bedding foundation has a wire core which may be nestably stacked with numerous other such assemblies for transportation, thereby avoiding the need to compress and tie multiple assemblies for shipping. The wire core which includes an upper wire grid made of four distinct border wires and support wires extending between two opposing border wires. Each support wire has flattened valleys below the plane of the upper wire grid, each flattened valley being adapted to be secured to a wooden base frame. The wire cores, wooden bases and corner guards may be shipped separately. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255120 | ADAPTABLE ENCASEMENTS - In one embodiment, an adaptable cover configured to substantially surround and encase a mattress or box spring is disclosed. The encasement is stretchable, and can be adapted for use with at least two different sizes of mattresses or box springs. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255121 | LOW NOISE LINEAR DIAPHRAGM COMPRESSOR BY VARIABLE AMPLITUDE DRIVER - A patient-support apparatus includes an inflatable support structure, a variable output pump, a power supply and a controller. The pump includes a driver that is responsive to variations in the power signal applied to the driver to vary the output from the pump. The pump output is varied depending on the amount of flow needed as determined by a sensor that senses the pressure in the inflatable support structure. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255122 | SURGERY TABLE HAVING COORDINATED MOTION - A surgery table utilizing first and second hinged supports that form a frame supporting a patient. First and second connectors hold the first and second supports to first and second piers. Each pier is formed with a base with a linked positioning mechanism for each connector and support member. Each positioning mechanism utilizes a column and a first arm having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The first arm proximal portion is axially rotatable relative to the first column. The second arm possesses a proximal portion and a distal portion such that the second arm proximal portion is axially rotatable relative to the distal portion of the first arm. The second arm distal portion links to the frame connector. A controller determines the axial rotation of the proximal portions of the first and second arms to determine an overall configuration of the frame. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255123 | MEDICAL EXAMINATION TABLE - A medical examination table includes a seat, a compartment below the seat, a first extension, a second extension, a lift mechanism, a base, and a storage section formed in the base. The first extension is configured to be stored in the compartment, and is further configured to project outward relative to the seat when in an extended configuration of the first extension. The second extension is configured to be stored in the compartment with the first extension, and is further configured to project outward relative to the first extension when in an extended configuration of the second extension. The lift mechanism is configured to raise and lower the seat, the compartment, and the first and second extensions. The base is coupled to the lift mechanism. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255124 | OPERATING TABLE PATIENT POSITIONER AND METHOD - A patient positioner for maintaining a patient's position during a medical procedure is provided. The patient positioner includes a generally rectangular body anchoring portion having a longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, placeable atop an operating table, a pair of spaced apart chest straps, a pair of spaced apart table straps, a pair of upper arm straps, and a pair of wrist straps. There is a generally rectangular substrate backing having a longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, substantially concentrically disposed on and fixedly attached to the body anchoring portion. In use, the table straps are placed through a break of the operating table and secured to the head end of the operating table to prevent the patient from sliding toward the head end of the operating table in the Trendelenburg position. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255125 | SLEEPING BAG WITH DETACHABLE BOOK - Disclosed herein is a sleeping bag having a removable book located in a cavity in the top cover of the sleeping bag. The book is accessed by unzipping the opening of the cavity. The book is removably attached to the interior of the cavity using fastening means such as a hook and loop connection. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255126 | PILLOW - A pillow includes an upper surface having a raised edge proximate the upper and lower edges of the upper surface and at least one cut out through one of the raised edges. The pillow includes a recessed surface in the upper surface for supporting the back surface of the user's neck and cranium and the sides of the user's head. The pillow includes at least one internal armature that is flexible and bendable such that the pillow can be manipulated into a selected configuration with manual force. The pillow can be configured from a substantially flat configuration and into a substantially “U” shape where left and right edges are in front of the user's face. In the “U” shaped configuration, the user can roll from side to side while the pillow remains in direct contact and rolls uniformly with the user's head maintaining support for both the neck and head and thereby provide a more comfortable rest or sleep. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255127 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO SEATING CUSHIONS FOR ALLEVIATION OF HEMORRHOIDS AND OTHER PURPOSES - A toroidal cushion sized to fit and support a posterior of a human user. The toroidal cushion slopes significantly from the back toward the front and comprises an upper cushion surface comprising a depressed center within a surrounding upper cushion surface. The depressed center and the surrounding upper cushion surface are configured such that the user's weight is essentially supported by the surrounding upper cushion surface whereas the depressed center is substantially non-body-weight-bearing and provides an upward force that contacts and supports a rectal area of a user when the toroidal cushion is sat upon. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255128 | Enhanced Knit Fabric Fire Barrier for Mattresses - An enhanced knit fabric fire barrier for mattresses and method for making same, the fabric barrier including a looped terry knitted fabric with a jersey side and a looped terry side; the jersey side including a fire retardant yarn and a melting yarn; the looped terry side including a fire retardant yarn; the loops in the jersey side are very high loops between about 4 mm and about 8 mm which char to provide a fire barrier for latex and highly volatile foams in mattresses. Also a double knit construction and method for making same, the fabric providing improved performance with the addition of a fire retardant yarn on the outside of the loops. Also, an enhanced fire-resistant full-foam mattress. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255129 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR LAUNDRY CLEANING - A sheet for delivery of cleaning substances, including a fabric substrate having a detergent portion and a detergent impregnated into the detergent portion up to the saturation point of the fabric substrate. The sheet may further include a pre-treating portion and a pre-treating solution impregnated into the pre-treating portion up to the saturation point of the fabric substrate. The detergent may further include naturally derived compounds such as plant based hydrocarbons and oleo alcohol ethoxylates. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255130 | COMPOSITION FOR PERMANENT OR SEMIPERMANENT TINTING OF KERATIN FIBERS WITH OIL-IN-GLYCOL LAMELLAR GEL - The present application is directed to an oil-in-glycol lamellar gel, which comprises (a) at least one glycol, (b) at least one fatty alcohol, (c) at least one cationic surfactant, (d) at least one non-ionic surfactant and (e) at least one amino acid, for application as an addictive for permanent or semi-permanent keratin fiber color products, being the said lamellar gel able to improve dispersion of colorant agents in the color composition and the distribution, diffusion, interaction and maintenance of the colorant agents in the keratin fibers, which results in greater color vitality and retardation of the discoloring process. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255131 | PROCESS FOR OXIDATIVE COLOURING KERATIN FIBRES - The present invention concerns a process for oxidative coloring keratin fibers especially human hair wherein a pretreatment is applied onto hair prior to application of oxidative colouring agent. Accordingly, present invention is a process for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers especially human hair wherein an aqueous composition comprising at least one inorganic salt catalyzing and/or effecting the oxidative colour development reaction from oxidative dye precursors is applied onto wet or dry hair and optionally rinsed off, and subsequently an aqueous composition comprising at least one oxidative dye precursor, optionally at least one coupling agent and at least one oxidizing agent is applied onto hair and after processing of 5 to 45 min with or without use of heat, preferably at a temperature range between 20 and 45° C., rinsed off from hair. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255132 | HAIR DYE - It is an object of the present invention to provide a safe hair dye, which requires a short hair dyeing time, has good hair dyeing property and color tone, and also has an effect of preventing photofading. The present invention provides a hair dye, which comprises a combination of (a) a first agent containing a substance reacting with iron to develop color and an ultraviolet absorbent having a 2-hydroxybenzophenone skeleton, and (b) a second agent containing iron salt. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255133 | Cleaning Device and System - This invention relates to a cleaning device ( | 2012-10-11 |
20120255134 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT HAVING A LIQUID COLLECTION SYSTEM - An oral care implement includes a collection system for oral fluids. Some embodiments of the implement may include an oral care region having a wearable oral member having a thickness that is reduced during use, a reservoir for retaining an oral fluid, a receiver coupled to the oral member for receiving an oral fluid, and a fluid pathway in communication with the receiver to provide the oral fluid to the reservoir. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255135 | MAINTENANCE DEVICE FOR FASTENERS - There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a maintenance device for snaps or fasteners having a housing and a dynamic body that is slidably engaged within said housing. Attached to the dynamic body is a pair of cleaning arms. A spring positioned between the body and the housing biases the body and arms to a relaxed and extended position. When the body is pressed against and engages a fastener, the body moves to a retracted position within the housing causing the cleaning arms pivot and engage the fastener. With the cleaning arms engaged, a twisting movement of the housing removes corrosion, dirt and debris from the fastener. The device further includes a refillable lubrication reservoir and channel which serves to lubricate the fastener while it is cleaned. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255136 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT HAVING A BODY DISPOSED WITHIN THE HANDLE - An oral care implement having a body that appears to float within an aperture of the handle. The body can perform both a decorative and/or utilitarian function depending on its design and/or location on the handle. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care implement comprising: a handle; a head connected to the handle; an aperture in the handle; and a grip body disposed within the aperture and enveloping a body, the grip body constructed of a first material and the body constructed of a second material, the second material being harder than the first material. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255137 | Toothbrush with large bristle surface area - This invention is a toothbrush with large bristle surface area, primarily comprising a brush handle and a brush head with large enclosed surface, the brush surface is an all-dimensional contour shape, allowing a simple brushing motion to cover most of the teeth's surface and clean the teeth from left to right, top and bottom, inside and outside, and also at masticatory surfaces all at once, thereby saving time needed to brush teeth and cleaning all surfaces and details of the teeth more thoroughly. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255138 | CLEANING DEVICE - The invention relates to a cleaning device ( | 2012-10-11 |
20120255139 | CLEANING DEVICE - The invention relates to a cleaning device (1), comprising a handle (2), to which a cleaning body (3) is fastened. A liquid reservoir (4) is associated with the handle (2). The cleaning body (3) has cleaning element (5) that can be wrung out. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255140 | ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER - An electric vacuum cleaner includes electric blower for generating a suction force; dust separating unit, installed on an upstream side of the electric blower, for separating dust from air containing the dust suctioned by electric blower; dust collecting chamber for accumulating the dust separated by dust separating unit opened to dust collecting chamber; and humidifying unit, communicating to humidifying port, for generating air of high humidity; wherein humidifying unit supplies the air of high humidity from humidifying port to the dust accumulated in dust collecting chamber. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255141 | Castor Assembly - A castor assembly includes a support unit, a frame unit, a brake unit, and an operation unit. The frame unit includes a frame, a locating flange, and a wheel. The support unit includes a bearing, and an inner bushing. The brake unit includes a control shaft, a braking block, a lower toothed disk, an upper toothed disk, a locking block, and an elastic member. The operation unit includes a housing, a drive seat, a pressing roll, a cam block, and a restoring member. Thus, when the braking block presses the wheel to stop movement of the wheel, the upper toothed disk meshes with the lower toothed disk to lock the lower toothed disk and the braking block so that the wheel is locked and cannot be turned freely when the wheel is braked. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255142 | Pallet Glide with Designated Staple and Screw Support Regions - Embodiments of the disclosed technology are of a glide or furniture/pallet support. The device has a convex base allowing for ease of rotation of a supported device and minimal surface area contacting the ground. The device may be attached to an object by way of a screw hole/aperture centrally placed and/or dimpled regions near the periphery. The device has a circular periphery and a plurality of such devices are used, in embodiments of the disclosed technology, to support an object. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255143 | Saw-Tooth Clothing - The invention relates to a saw-tooth clothing for rollers of a carding machine or a carder. The saw-tooth clothing has a multiplicity of successively arranged teeth, wherein each tooth has a tooth front and a tooth back and a tooth tip. The tooth backs of the teeth have in each case a certain distance from the tooth front of the in each case following tooth and form a tooth space which extends from a tooth root to the tooth tips. Between the tooth tips and the tooth root, the teeth have in each case on their tooth back and on their tooth front at least one embossment which reduces the distance between the tooth back of the teeth and the tooth front of the in each case following tooth. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255144 | MAGNETIC FASTENING BUCKLE PROVIDED WITH PERMANENT MAGNETS AND A MECHANICAL LOCKING - A magnetic fastening buckle includes a first plug-in element ( | 2012-10-11 |
20120255145 | CLOSURES WITH MAGNETIC AND MECHANICAL SNAP FASTENING AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A closure includes a first section having a bore, the bore having a crimped opening smaller than an inner portion thereof, and a second section having a shaft which is at least partially deformed inside the bore to lock the two sections together. The closure may be a magnetic snap fastener or mechanical snap fastener. The magnetic or mechanical snap components releasably connect a first and second sheet material. The first section of the closure may be an ornamental cap or button. A method for forming a crimped locking bore comprises a tool having a bore with tapered sidewalls to form the crimped opening of the first section of the closure. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255146 | HEADSET CORD HOLDER - A headset cord holder comprises a body and a first groove built into the body configured to receive and releasably hold a headset cord. In some embodiments, the first groove has a diameter less than or equal to approximately 2 mm. In further embodiments, the body is integrally formed within the teeth of a zipper. In some embodiments the body comprises one or more of rubber, plastic and metal. In some embodiments, the body comprises one or more of stamped metal and molded metal. In further embodiments, the body comprises molded plastic. In some embodiments, the body comprises one or more additional grooves configured to receive and releasably secure the headset cord. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255147 | Slide Fastener Slider - A slide fastener slider has a body including an upper wing, a lower wing and a coupling pillar mutually coupling the respective upper and lower wings. The slide fastener slider has been cast molded to have a configuration where the post to which a pull is attached extends over the upper wing substantially in parallel with the upper wing, and then a logo or a pattern or the like has been engraved on the upper surface of the post. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255148 | GARMENT CLIP - A garment clip comprising a body having an opening on a first side thereof and a clamp member having teeth thereon adjacent a first side thereof. The clamp member is receivable in the opening and slidable relative to the body from a first position in which a second opposite side of the clamp member is contained within the body and the first side thereof extends from the opening to a second position in which the clamp member is contained within the body. A connecting member is provided secured relative to the body when the clamp member is in the second position thereof. A portion of material received between the teeth of the clamp member when the clamp member is in the first position is engaged by the teeth when the clamp member slides to the second position and the connecting member is engageable with a further garment clip. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255149 | ANCHOR POINT APPARATUS - An anchor point apparatus is disclosed having a substantially cylindrical cavity extending along a longitudinal axis of a slotted tube; a tabbed bearing plate including a first attachment tab and a second attachment tab, the attachment tabs extending at predetermined angles from the tabbed bearing plate, the tabbed bearing plate generally conforming to a portion of an outer surface of the slotted tube; at least one circumferential clamp disposed about the slotted tube; and an attachment link having a first attachment ear secured within a first opening in the first attachment tab and a second attachment ear secured within a second opening in the second attachment tab. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255150 | METHOD FOR REPLACING THE ROPES OF AN ELEVATOR, AND AN ELEVATOR - A method for replacing the elevator ropes in an elevator provided with at least a hoisting machine, a traction sheave and a counterweight, in which the elevator car is supported with elevator ropes and which elevator comprises compensating ropes. In connection with the first rope replacement the compensating ropes are converted into the hoisting ropes of the elevator and at least a part of the hoisting ropes are converted into the compensating ropes of the elevator. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255151 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPOSITIONING A TANDEM AXLE ASSEMBLY OF A TRAILER - A portable device is used to aid a semi-truck driver in the repositioning of a tandem axle assembly of a trailer. The portable device may be easily attached and removed from the trailer's sub-frame during operation. The device will signal the driver visually when reaching the desired position during adjustment of the tandem axle assembly to a new location. The device may reduce time and increase safety for the driver during the tandem axle assembly repositioning operation. The device may be positioned at or near the desired tandem axle assembly position. A flap may pivotally hang in a position where a tire from the tandem axle assembly may deflect and pivot the flap when the tandem axle assembly reaches its desired position. A driver may see this flap deflection and know, with certainty, that they have achieved the desired tandem axle assembly position. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255152 | SURFACE FLOW ENHANCEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME ON A VEHICLE - A detachable surface flow enhancement device is provided, comprising: an aerodynamic structure configured to deflect moving air incident upon the aerodynamic structure; and an attaching element configured to attach the aerodynamic structure to a surface of a vehicle and to detach he aerodynamic structure from the surface of the vehicle without altering the surface of the vehicle. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255153 | TOOL-LESS BACKPLANE RETENTION FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE - An apparatus is provided and includes a housing, including a housing mating device, through which an installation path for an assembly is defined with a space in which a first part is positioned, a backplane body having opposing faces on which a second part and a backplane mating device are respectively disposed, and a hub, in which a hub mating device is defined, and from which a two-stage mating device extends, the two-stage mating device including first and second elastically coupled stages. The hub and the backplane body are coupled to form the assembly and the assembly is installed/removed in/from the space with the second stage of the two-stage mating device elastically hooked by the housing mating device or released from the housing mating device and the first and second stages of the two-stage mating device biasing the hub and the backplane body to remain coupled. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255154 | SYSTEM AND FIXTURE FOR CLOSING A FOLDABLE CAP - A fixture for holding a pivotally closable cap with a base connected to a cover by a foldable hinge during a closure operation. The fixture includes a U-shaped slide member having a back wall and a pair of side walls extending therefrom for accommodating the cap with the base and cover in an open condition. The side walls have distal extents, which extend beyond a transverse mid-line of the cover and prevent angular movement of the cover within the slide member. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255155 | Method for Producing a Container for a Temperature-Sensitive Operating Material, and Container for Said Material - The invention relates to a method for producing a container for a temperature-sensitive operating material of a vehicle, said container having a cylindrical casing and a calotte at both ends with a cylindrical edge part, wherein a) the calotte is inserted with the convex side thereof facing inwards into the casing which is filled with a temperature-sensitive operating material and which is open on at least one side; b) the cylindrical edge part of the calotte and the part of the casing sitting thereagainst are clamped between an outer and an inner retaining block so that the retaining blocks are connected to the calotte and to the casing in a heat-conducting manner; and c) the cylindrical edge part of the calotte is welded to the part of the casing sitting thereagainst by means of a weld seam. The invention further relates to a container produced in this manner. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255156 | COVERING PANEL WITH BEVELLED EDGES HAVING VARYING CROSS-SECTION, AND APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A panel for use in an assembly of panels is attached to each other to form a covering. The panel comprises an upper surface and a lower surface each extending within a different main plane, and at least an edge between these surfaces comprising a coupling to couple the panel to a coupling of another panel. The upper surface includes a lowered part at said edge and the cross-section of the lowered part, perpendicular to the edge of the panel, varies along the edge. Such a panel provides a good imitation of a panel made of natural materials. The invention also provides an appropriate method and apparatus to make such a panel. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255157 | Methods of Altering Surgical Fiber - The present disclosure relates to methods of altering a surgical fiber by irradiating the surgical fiber with an energy beam such that material is removed therefrom. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255158 | JOINT TYPE PREFAB ASSEMBLY - A modular connector and modular bolt can be adapted to connect first and second prefabricated building components together. The modular connector can include a recess having a multistage notch structure that can be coupled with protrusions of a modular bolt. The chamber can also include a moveable butting element that is operably coupled with the multistage notch structure, where the moveable butting element can be adapted to move further into the chamber when the modular bolt is received by the multistage recess structure such that a relative position of the second prefabricated building component is adjustable with respect to the first prefabricated building component. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255159 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MEMBER MADE BY STAINLESS STEEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COATING FILM - Provided is a method of manufacturing a member made by stainless steel, which is capable of preventing a burr from being folded from the root and a sharp edge from being chipped. A method of manufacturing a member made by stainless steel, in which a member having a sharp edge is manufactured by grinding stainless steel, includes grinding a face which forms the sharp edge of the stainless steel in the longitudinal direction of the sharp edge, grinding both side faces, which come into contact with each other in the longitudinal direction of the sharp edge, from the non-tip-end face of the sharp edge toward a tip-end direction of the sharp edge while grinding both the side faces in the longitudinal direction of the sharp edge, and polishing the face which forms the sharp edge by moving a polishing unit in the longitudinal direction of the sharp edge. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255160 | COMPUTERIZED ORTHOTIC PRESCRIPTION SYSTEM - A method for tuning an orthosis for the correct stiffness and/or shank angle includes via one or more computers, receiving patient information including forces experienced by a joint of a patient wearing an orthosis, wherein the orthosis has a degree of stiffness and a shank angle, via one or more computers, comparing the patient information to model information, wherein the model information includes the forces of a correctly functioning joint, and changing the degree of stiffness and/or the shank angle of the orthosis. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255161 | PLACE STATION FOR A PICK-AND-PLACE MACHINE - A place station for a pick-and-place machine, comprising: a place stage assembly comprising a place stage for supporting a substrate; a covering for providing a clean environment at the substrate, the covering comprising a first opening in a first face of the covering through which a placement operation may be performed to a limited area of the substrate; wherein the place stage and the covering are mounted for relative movement to allow the opening to achieve a selected relative position over the substrate. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255162 | TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE PELLET TYPE THERMAL FUSE - The present invention provides a temperature-sensitive pellet type thermal fuse, a manufacturing method of the temperature-sensitive pellet type thermal fuse and a mounting method of the temperature-sensitive pellet type thermal fuse which, when the fuse is mounted on a temperature control target object having a planar portion, can ensure a high heat response speed, can decrease the difference in a heat response time for every product, can ensure high operational reliability, reduces the number of parts, and can reduce a manufacturing cost. A temperature-sensitive pellet type thermal fuse includes: an elongated case which has a hollow portion in the inside thereof; a first lead line which is arranged on one longitudinal end portion side of the elongated case along the longitudinal direction; a second lead line which is arranged on the other longitudinal end portion side of the elongated case along the longitudinal direction; and a movable contact which is arranged in the hollow portion and is brought into contact with the second lead line which is always biased in the move-away direction by way of a molten pellet arranged in contact with the first lead line, the movable contact being movable away from the second lead line due to a biasing force when a temperature of a temperature control target object arrives at a predetermined temperature or more and the molten pellet is melted thus cutting off a power source circuit, wherein the elongated case includes a planar portion which is brought into face contact with a planar portion of the temperature control target object. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255163 | System for Connecting Hose Lines - A system for connecting hose lines, including a plug-in connector ( | 2012-10-11 |
20120255164 | ROTATION ANGLE DETECTION DEVICE, ROTATION ANGLE DETECTION METHOD, AND PART MOUNTING APPARATUS - A rotation angle detection device of the present invention includes: a support body; a rotating body that can rotate with respect to the support body about a rotation axis and move in a rotation axis direction; a rotation angle detection unit that has a magnet attached to either of the support body and the rotating body, and a magnetic sensor attached to the other of the support body and the rotating body and facing the magnet in the rotation axis direction, and that detects a rotation angle of the rotating body on the basis of an output signal of the magnetic sensor; and a position detection unit that detects that the rotating body is positioned at a detection position in which a distance between the magnet and the magnetic sensor in the rotation axis direction becomes a predetermined detection distance. The rotation angle detection unit reads the output signal of the magnetic sensor and determines the rotation angle of the rotating body with respect to the support body from the output signal when the position detection unit detects that the rotating body is positioned at the detection position. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255165 | Method for Fabricating Heat Dissipation Substrate - A method for fabricating a heat dissipation substrate is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate, wherein the substrate includes a metal layer, an insulation layer, and a first conductive layer, of which the insulation layer is positioned between the metal layer and the first conductive layer, and the metal layer is thicker than the first conductive layer; removing the partial metal layer for forming a metal bulk; providing an adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer includes an opening, and the opening is corresponding to the metal bulk; providing a second conductive layer; laminating the second conductive layer, the adhesive layer and the substrate; forming a hole in the insulation layer and the first conductive layer, wherein the hole is positioned under the metal bulk; forming a third conductive layer in the hole. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255166 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FABRIC TYPE CIRCUIT BOARD - An embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a fabric type circuit board and can form a fine pattern by performing the etching process on the metal layer when a circuit pattern is formed, transfer the circuit pattern to the fabric by a thermosetting adhesive film to secure strong durability against flexibility of the fabric and sufficient electric conductivity and maintain ventilation, and apply various mounting methods such as soldering, wire bonding, or the like, when electronic parts are mounted. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255167 | SINGLE LAYER TOUCH SENSOR - Embodiments for constructing capacitance sensing devices include, but are not limited to, forming a plurality of electrodes on a central portion of a substrate, the substrate comprising a central portion and an outer portion, forming a first plurality of conductors on the substrate, each of the first plurality of conductors being connected to and extending from at least one of the plurality of electrodes, and forming an insulating material on the outer portion of the substrate and at least partially over some of the first plurality of conductors. The constructing also includes forming a second plurality of conductors on the insulating material, wherein the second plurality of conductors and the insulating material are configured such that each of the second plurality of conductors is electrically connected to at least some of the first plurality of conductors and is insulated from the others of the first plurality of conductors. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255168 | WIRE INSERTION TOOL - The wire insertion tool by the present invention includes: a first division block having a first wire insertion guide ditch forming plane where a first wire insertion guide ditch has been formed; a second division block having a second wire insertion guide ditch forming plane where a second wire insertion guide ditch has been formed; and a division block positioning guide. When the first division block and the second division block form a coupling unit by fitting the first wire insertion guide ditch forming plane and the second wire insertion guide ditch forming plane, the first wire insertion guide ditch and the second wire insertion guide ditch form a wire insertion guide hole. The division block positioning guide guides one of these blocks linearly to the other such that these planes approach to each other or separate from each other. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255169 | FEED THROUGH INTERCONNECT ASSEMBLY FOR AN IMPLANTABLE STIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - A stimulation system includes an implantable pulse generator having a sealed chamber and an electronic subassembly disposed in the sealed chamber. Feed through pins are coupled to the electronic subassembly and extend out of the sealed chamber. Feed through interconnects are coupled to the electronic subassembly via the feed through pins. At least one tab is disposed on at least one feed through interconnect. The tab(s) are configured and arranged to flex away from the feed through interconnect and against a side of the feed through pin. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255170 | CAMSHAFT - The instant invention relates to a cam shaft for internal combustion engines of motor vehicles, which is supported on a cylinder head housing via at least one roller bearing, wherein provision is made for at least one thrust bearing, which supports the cam shaft in axial direction and which is embodied as ball or also as roller bearing. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255171 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING A PISTON - One example embodiment includes a system for manufacturing a piston. The system includes a holding device, where the holding device is configured to hold a piston during manufacture. The system also includes a locating ball. The locating ball is attached to the holding device and is configured to mate with a depression in the piston. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255172 | Method of sealing at least one engine gas leak - A method of sealing at least one gas leak in an engine including the steps of locating at least one gas leak, pre-mixing an alkyl polyether composition and a crosslinking composition to form a dental impression material, or applying the alkyl polyether and crosslinking components to an engine in the vicinity of at least one located gas leak, and repeating the aforementioned steps as many times as neccessary to seal a substantial number of gas leaks in an engine. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255173 | METHOD FOR RETROFITTING A FOSSIL-FUELED POWER STATION WITH A CARBON DIOXIDE SEPARATION DEVICE - A method for retrofitting a fossil-fueled power station having a multiple-casing steam turbine with a carbon dioxide separation device is provided. The maximum flow rate of the steam turbine is adjusted to the process steam that is to be removed for the operation of the carbon dioxide separation device and the carbon dioxide separation device is connected via a steam line to an overflow line that connects two steam turbine casings. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255174 | COMPRESSOR ALIGNMENT METHOD AND DEVICE - A compressor assembly method may include locating a first scroll member on a bearing housing of a compressor having a second scroll member located axially between the first scroll member and the bearing housing. A first outer radial surface on the bearing housing and a second outer radial surface on the first scroll member with an alignment assembly may be engaged to concentrically align the bearing housing and the first scroll member. The first scroll member may be coupled relative to the bearing housing. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255175 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HOLLOW ENGINE VALVE - A method for producing a hollow engine valve is disclosed which involves gradually reducing the size of the outer diameter and inner diameter of a hollow shaft of a semi-finished product sequentially inserting the hollow shaft into a plurality of molding holes having different hole shapes so as to gradually extend the length of the hollow shaft, and forming the hollow shaft into a predetermined shape by sequentially performing a drawing process. The semi-finished product is subjected to heat treatment such that the hardness thereof is equal to or less than a predetermined hardness, and the maximum thickness between the hollow shaft and an umbrella portion connected to the bottom edge of the hollow shaft is formed to be thicker than the thickness of the hollow shaft by means of a molding hole of a die which is adjusted to have a specific length and maximum inner diameter. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255176 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A METAL REINFORCEMENT FOR A TURBINE ENGINE BLADE - A method for creating a metal reinforcement for a leading or trailing edge of a turbine engine blade including a reinforcement foot and head, the method including: creating a plurality of V-shaped tapered elements that form different parts of the metal reinforcement so that the metal reinforcement is divided into a plurality of parts distributed between the foot and the head; positioning the parts on equipment that is shaped like the leading or trailing edge of the turbine engine blade; and rigidly connecting the different parts so as to form the complete profile of the one-piece metal reinforcement the by recombining the different parts. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255177 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID EJECTING HEAD - The heating and the cooling are conducted. In the heating, atoms of the first layer are rearranged, distortion is removed, and the stress is alleviated. In the cooling, since the first layer has a greater thermal expansion rate than the piezoelectric body, the shrinkage of the first layer caused by the cooling is greater than that of the piezoelectric body, and the thermal stress caused by the difference in thermal expansion is applied to the piezoelectric body. The thermal stress applied to the piezoelectric body serves as a force compressing the piezoelectric body. Therefore, a compressing force is applied to the interface contacting between the first layer and the piezoelectric body to suppress creation of cracks from the interface, and, even though the deformation amount of the piezoelectric body increases, a method for manufacturing an ink jet type recording head with excellent crack resistance may be obtained. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255178 | RAZORS AND KITS FOR APPLYING SHAVING AIDS - A safety razor is provided having a handle, a cartridge mounted to the handle and a pair of primary guards joined to the cartridge, each of the primary guards having a plurality of fins that define a plurality of fin slots. The safety razor also includes one or more primary shaving blades mounted to the cartridge and positioned adjacent the pair of primary guards. A shaving aid retention guard is positioned between the pair of primary guards. The shaving aid retention guard has a plurality of walls defining a plurality of guard slots, wherein a width of the guard slots is greater than the width of the fin slots. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255179 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LOCKING KNIFE BLADES - Apparatus for locking an out the front knife having a blade assembly moveable with respect to a handle assembly between an extended position and a retracted position comprises a first guide member in the handle assembly, the first guide member having a first longitudinal slot defined therein, the first longitudinal slot having first front locking features at a forward portion thereof and first rear locking features at a rearward portion thereof, and a locking member rotatably coupled to a tang portion of the blade assembly, the locking member having at least one locking protrusion thereon, wherein the locking member is rotatable between a sliding position wherein the locking protrusion is aligned with the first longitudinal slot and a locking position wherein the locking protrusion is not aligned with the first longitudinal slot. The blade assembly is lockable in the extended or retracted position by rotating the locking member to the locking position such that the locking protrusion engages the first front or rear locking features. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255180 | CHISEL BLADE WITH SIDES CONFIGURED FOR CUTTING - A chisel includes a blade joined with a handle configured to be struck by a striking instrument. The blade includes a front beveled cutting edge portion at its forward end, a beveled side cutting edge portion along one longitudinal side of the blade, and a strike surface along an opposite, longitudinal side. The blade also has a main body portion that narrows in thickness as it extends in a forward direction from a relatively rearward portion thereof to the front beveled cutting edge portion and that narrows in thickness as it extends in a lateral direction from the strike surface towards the beveled side cutting edge portion. The beveled side cutting edge portion has a surface forms an angle with a surface of the main body portion. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255181 | METAL DEMOLITION SHEARS WITH INDEXABLE, INTEGRATED WEAR PLATE/PIERCING TIP - The invention features an indexable wear plate/piercing tip insert that is configured to be removably and repositionably attached to the front, nose portion of the upper, movable jaw of a metal demolition shears. The insert functions as both a wear plate and a piercing tip and is indexable in that a non-worn or less worn portion of the wear surface of the wear plate portion of the insert, and non-worn shearing and piercing edges of the piercing tip portion of the insert, can be presented simultaneously simply by rotating the insert 180° and reattaching it to the nose portion of the upper, movable jaw of a metal demolition shears. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255182 | ROTARY CUTTER FOR MOWER - Provided is a rotary cutter for a mower that achieves easy and rapid cord insertion and improved work efficiency. A rotary cutter for a mower includes: a cord cutting grass or the like; a reel housing the cord, a case and a cover housing the reel therein; a pressing body rotating the reel; and a resilient element elastically supporting the case and the cover, and the rotary cutter is configured such that the reel axially moved by rotation of the pressing body so as to come into contact with the pressing body, and the cord is wound around the reel while being clamped in a clearance created between the reel due to the axial movement of the reel. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255183 | HYDRAULIC HAND-HELD KNOCKOUT PUNCH DRIVER - A hand-held knockout driver for use with a punch and die. The hand-held knockout driver including a housing having a handle portion, a motor positioned within the housing, the motor having a drive shaft defining a first axis, a pump assembly positioned within the housing, the pump assembly having a piston moving along a second axis, a dump valve positioned within the housing, the dump valve defining a third axis, and a working piston moveable with respect to the housing along a fourth axis. Where the second axis, the third axis, and the fourth axis are all not parallel to the first axis | 2012-10-11 |
20120255184 | HAND-HELD KNOCKOUT PUNCH DRIVER - A hand-held knockout punch driver for use with a punch and a die. The hand-held knockout punch driver having a body with a handle portion and a contact surface, a motor positioned within the body, a draw stud moveable with respect to the body, and a magnetic coupling member configured to releaseably couple the die to the contact surface of the body. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255185 | RAZOR HANDLE WITH A ROTATABLE PORTION - A razor comprises a cartridge comprising a blade, the cartridge configured to rotate about a first axis, and a handle coupled to the cartridge. The handle comprises a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a rotatable portion coupled to the second end such that the rotatable portion is configured to rotate relative to the first end and about a second axis. The rotatable portion comprises a base and a retention system. The retention system is configured to apply a resistance torque upon the rotatable portion when the rotatable portion is rotated from an at rest position. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255186 | Door Frame Tool - Apparatuses and methods are provided for squaring, positioning, and leveling a door frame. The apparatus comprises a generally rectangular body, at least two magnets, and at least one leveling device. The method generally comprises positioning the apparatus of the invention in the center of where a doorway will be placed, contacting the vertical sides of the door frame with the apparatus such that each of the magnets on the apparatus is in magnetic contact with a vertical side of the door frame, and using the apparatus to correctly square, level, and set the door frame. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255187 | Archery Bow Sight - The combination of an optical sight and an attachable/detachable adjustable range sighting device accessory, in which the optical sight comprises a support and an array of fixedly positioned fiber optics sighting devices carried by the support; and the accessory comprising a displaceable fiber optics sighting device and a mechanism for shifting the position of the displaceable fiber optics device relative to the array of fixedly positioned sighting devices. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255188 | HOOK POSE DETECTING EQUIPMENT AND CRANE - A hook pose detecting equipment and a crane with the hook pose detecting equipment, in which the hook pose detecting equipment comprises an angle measuring apparatus for obtaining the angle between an axis in a second coordinate system and the corresponding axis in a first coordinate system, an acceleration measuring meter for obtaining the acceleration of the hook in a predetermined direction, a processor for building the first coordinate system and the second coordinate system, and an output equipment. The first coordinate system is relatively fixed with a predetermined location, and the second coordinate system is relatively fixed with the hook. The processor obtains the pose parameters of the hook in the first coordinate system according to the angle obtained by the angle measuring apparatus and the acceleration obtained by the acceleration measuring meter. The operator is able to take appropriate hook-stabilizing measures according to the pose parameters, and thus the efficiency of lifting work is increased. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255189 | FIXING MEMBER WITH A RECESS AT THE END OF ITS THREADED SHANK, A MALE ELEMENT, A HANDLING TOOL AND A GAUGE COMPRISING SUCH A MALE ELEMENT - A fixing member comprises a threaded end, one end face of which contains a recess capable of housing a tip, complementary in shape, said recess comprising a peripheral edge in the form of a multilobed continuous curved line. The cross-section of each lobe L is defined by a continuous series of three arcs of a circle, i.e. a first convex arc of a circle with a first radius (R | 2012-10-11 |
20120255190 | INSULATION WORK APPARATUS - An insulation work tool is disclosed that is marked for measurement and comparison with charts thereon for different ratios and grades of pipes, clamps, and insulation as used in the insulation industry, and includes other devices for determination of the proper relationships of dimensions of the insulation, pipes, clamps, and sheet metal, as well as other functions. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255191 | METHOD FOR DRYING A SUBSTRATE - A method for drying workpieces includes immersing the workpieces in a liquid bath, raising the workpieces with a first holder until a central opening of the workpieces is visible above liquid surface, then using a dry second holder rod inserted through said central opening to continue raising process. Due to this, a drying portion of the workpieces is not held by a wet holding mechanism. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255192 | Method for Drying Thin Films in an Energy Efficient Manner - A method for drying a thin film stack having a thin film located on a substrate is disclosed. The thin film stack is conveyed past a flashlamp during which the thin film stack is irradiated with a composite light pulse from the flashlamp. The composite light pulse is composed of multiple micropulses. The time duration of the composite light pulse is shorter than a total thermal equilibration time of the thin film stack. In addition, when the thin film stack is being conveyed past the flashlamp, the thin film stack should move less than 10% of the length of the irradiating area in the conveyance direction during the delivery of the composite light pulse. | 2012-10-11 |
20120255193 | SUBSTRATE DRYING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A substrate drying apparatus which dries a substrate cleaned by a diamagnetic liquid includes a magnet unit for moving the liquid adhering to the substrate by means of a magnetic force; and a magnet transfer mechanism for moving the magnet unit along the substrate toward an edge of the substrate. A substrate drying method of drying a substrate cleaned by a diamagnetic liquid includes bringing a magnet unit close to the substrate, the magnet unit being configured to move the liquid adhering to the substrate by means of a magnetic force; and moving the magnet unit along the substrate toward the edge of the substrate. | 2012-10-11 |