45th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110271415 | GARMENT WITH ENHANCED KNEE SUPPORT - The present invention relates to a garment with enhanced knee support. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271416 | Contamination Resistant Air Permeable Fabric Laminate and Garments Made Therefrom - A contamination-resistant air permeable fabric laminate is disclosed that comprises a textile layer attached by discontinuous attachments to an asymmetric porous membrane comprising at least two porous regions or layers through the thickness of the membrane. Methods for making the fabric laminate are disclosed as well as garments made therefrom. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271417 | PRAYER BREASTPLATE - A fabric prayer breastplate includes a body exhibiting a substantially planar rectangular shape and with a plurality of individual representations of the twelve stones on Aaron's breastplate depicted on a surface of said body and which are representative of religious symbology, such as the twelve tribes of Israel in biblical Old Testament teachings. The individual representations include at least one of item supporting pockets, individually stitched panels or a single graphical depiction. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271418 | Customizable wearable garments and accessories - Children's footwear, garments, and fashion accessories with an accompanying kit containing interchangeable design pieces which the child may attach and arrange on the footwear, garment, or fashion accessory allowing for artistic creation and self-expression. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271419 | SHIRT WITH REINFORCED FRONT - A fire resistant shirt is described that is constructed from two or more layers of fire resistant fabric strategically located across the front portion of the shirt to protect the torso of the wearer. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271420 | Upper body undergarment (undershirt garment) - An Upper-Body Undergarment (undershirt garment) that can be worn directly on top of the skin but beneath the next layer of garment as outer garment protection from upper body perspiration stains. The said undergarment is fashioned to allow ventilation and concealment and is ideal for wearing under outer garments such as shirts, T-shirts, coats, jackets, sweaters and the likes, especially in climates that are hot and the need to wear less clothing becomes important. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271421 | Head and Neck Stabilizer for Travel - A head and neck support device includes first and second head support members that may be positioned in complimentary opposing locations to a rear area of the head. Each head support member comprises a substantially rectangular shaped pillow that may be affixed to headwear (e.g., hat) or a headband. The first and second head support members are configured to complimentarily support and distribute a weight of the head to substantially bypass a neck or the wearer and effectuate translation of the forces of gravity (somewhat equally) to the sides of the head of the wearer. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271422 | Garment, Garment Accessory, Garment Belt and Combinations of Same - A garment belt features an elongated strap and a V-shaped closure member having first and second legs interconnected at joined ends thereof and diverging from one another away from the joined ends. The closure member is connected between effective ends of the strap to close the belt and form a waist loop being defined by the elongated strap, the V-shaped closure member and the connections therebetween. A garment to be worn about a wearer's waist features an open triangular notch depending into a waist portion of the garment from an upper boundary thereof on the front side of the garment. The belt, or a V-shaped accessory of similar appearance to its closure member, is wearable with the garment to provide a unique appearance, revealing an exposed triangular section of skin. The V-shaped closure or accessory may carry an ornamental jewelry piece suspended between the legs of the member. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271423 | Articles of Apparel Providing Enhanced Body Position Feedback - Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired, such as the lower back, the arch of the foot, etc.); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting forces to selected portions of the wearer's body, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.” | 2011-11-10 |
20110271424 | ELECTROCHEMICAL BATTERY INTEGRATED IN A PIECE OF CLOTHING AND USING A PHYSIOLOGICAL FLUID AS AN ELECTROLYTE - The invention relates to an electrochemical battery that comprises at least two electrodes ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110271425 | BOTTOM LINING FOR CYCLIST SHORTS OR SUIT AND PROCESS OF MAKING SAME - The present invention refers to the field of cyclist sports shorts. More precisely, it refers to a reinforcement bottom lining to be applied inside the shorts crotch. The bottom lining, between two synthetic fabric layers, includes a padding having modulated levels by means of foams and sponges having a gradual pattern for avoiding the presence of steps at abutment and/or rubbing points between body and saddle. Further, the invention provides a process of detecting the body pressure points against the saddle by an impression, that is by the detection of body/saddle casts. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271426 | Industrial Impact Protection Helmet - The impact protection cap manufactured from a bendable synthetic material comprises at least one middle shell ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110271427 | HELMET - A helmet, especially a cricket or other sports helmet, comprises an outer shell member and, disposed adjacent its inner surface, a layer comprising an inflatable element operatively connected with inflation means. The layer comprising the inflatable element preferably comprises a plurality of individual cells or pockets defined by a fluid-impermeable plastics membrane material, the individual cells or pockets being mutually in communication for pressurisation and pressure-release purposes and connected to the inflation means. The cells or pockets may contain impact-absorption or cushioning materials which are preferably porous to allow absorption and desorption of the inflation fluid. The helmet exhibits improved resistance to transmission of impact forces compared with conventional helmets. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271428 | Protective sports helmet - The present invention is directed to a protective sports helmet that includes an energy attenuating faceguard mounting system, which includes at least one dynamic connector that secures the faceguard to the helmet shell without a connection point in the shell's brow region. The lack of a brow region connection point results in a gap or clearance between the faceguard and the shell that has a functional interplay with the dynamic connector upon an impact to the faceguard. In general terms, when a substantially on-center impact to the faceguard occurs, the faceguard is displaced towards the shell and the connector bracket flexes outward relative to the helmet shell to help dissipate impact energy. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271429 | PROTECTIVE CAP - In a protective cap housing a shield member for covering almost all of a face of a wearer in the interior of a cap body, the protective cap capable of retracting the shield member in the interior of the cap body is provided. It is a protective cap | 2011-11-10 |
20110271430 | HELMET FOR BASEBALL PITCHERS AND FIELDERS - A helmet for baseball pitchers and fielders includes features to protect a player's head and face from being struck by a batted ball. The helmet optionally includes side protection, which may include cheek, jaw, temple, or chin protection. The helmet also may optionally include a face mask. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271431 | MULTIPLE LENS GEOMETRIES FOR SAFETY GLASSES - A family of eye protectors for use with a variety of shapes and sizes of heads includes a plurality of different lenses with each lens having a selected curvature and selected height and profile parameters; and a manually adjustable nose engaging element carried on each lens. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271432 | SWIM GOGGLES - A pair of swim goggles include a connecting frame being assembled with a left lens frame and a right lens frame and a head strap, characterized in that the left and the right lens frames respectively have a lens and a frame body, an upper side and a lower side of the frame body respectively provided with a track thereon, the connecting frame including a first rib and a second rib spaced apart from each other and respectively defining a connection part thereon for being detachably coupled with the respective track, whereby the left and the right lens frames are detachably and separately assembled with the respective first rib and second rib and therefore are slidable with respect to the first and the second ribs though the track. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271433 | Portable and disposable sanitary toilet seat cover - A portable and disposable sanitary toilet seat cover comprises an annulus for placement on the toilet seat, the annulus having depending from its inner and outer boundaries inner and outer skirts. A drawstring is reaved into the annulus adjacent the relatively outer boundary thereof and also passes through a perforation at the rear of the cover where there is provided a glove in a stowed condition. When the toilet has been used, actuation of the drawstring collapses the annulus and its skirts and releases the stowed glove. Following full collapse of the cover, a hand is inserted into the glove to grasp the crumpled cover and the glove is then inverted to encase the used toilet seat cover for hygienic disposal. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271434 | LOCKING APPARATUS FOR LAVATORY PLUMBING FIXTURES - A lock for lavatory plumbing fixtures includes one or more griping members adapted to receive and attach to an internal rim of the lavatory fixture bowl. At least one of the gripping members can be translationally adapted or slideably engaged. A keyed rotational lock or a padlock can be incorporated for locking the article in place. Alternatively, a screw having a special head can be utilized to prevent unauthorized unlocking of the article. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271435 | Extendable/contractible frame cover for above-ground swimming pools - A cover for an above-the-ground swimming pool includes a hard sloping frame for supporting the cover, with the frame being raisable and lowerable by hydraulic, electrical or piston mechanisms from inserted tubes within the spaced vertical struts which support the side walls of the pool in an original swimming pool manufacture or within adjacent struts additionally emplaced in the retrofitting of existing above-the-ground pools already in construction. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271436 | Exercise and swim spa - One example of this application provides a method for manufacturing an above-ground heated pool used for swimming resistance exercise (exercise and swim spa), with an optional attached hot tub. Additionally, the rotationally-molded swim spa can support the addition of an integrated separate water vessel, used primarily for relaxation, that can maintain a separate water temperature from the swim spa section of the whole system. Other variations of this application have also been discussed. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271437 | SPA RIM - A rim for engaging a vessel wall of an existing liquid-containing vessel, wherein the vessel wall defines a liquid-containment area, and wherein the vessel is open ended could includes a rail cap comprising a cap surface and two spaced apart rail cap walls attached to and depending from the cap surface defining a rail cap cavity adapted to engage the vessel wall. The rim could include a plurality of rim segments and a segment seam cap for positioning over a seam formed between adjacent rim segments. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271438 | Shelving System - A shelving system can include can include an elongated support member and a plurality of shelves, each of which can be supported by a clamping mechanism. The support member can have a telescoping configuration so that upper and lower ends of the support member can be pressed against upper and lower stationary objects. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271439 | ENCLOSURE WITH STORAGE - A unit for filling an area having a floor, a first side wall, a second side wall and a back wall has a pan, a shower area, a zero threshold drain, a frame, a space created by the frame and the second side wall and a storage unit disposed in the space. A shower area is defined by a first panel, a second panel and a third panel and has an opening through which a user may enter, the opening also being defined by the panels. The first panel is adapted to be disposed against the first side wall and the pan and the second panel is adapted to be disposed against the second side wall and the pan. The zero threshold drain is disposed across the opening. The frame is adapted to support the third panel and create the space between the second side wall and the frame. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271440 | MODULAR SHOWER PAN - A modular shower pan includes at least four polygon panels adapted to interlock in side by side relation to form a body. Each panel has a planar bottom surface and a top surface that is sloped based upon a pre-selected drain position on the body. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271441 | Lavatory System with Hand Dryer - A lavatory system including a countertop and a first hand washing station is provided. The first hand washing station includes a basin supported by the countertop and a faucet supported by the countertop. The lavatory system also includes a hand dryer including a housing supported by the countertop. The housing defines a cavity in which a user's hands are inserted during drying, and a motor configured to generate blown air which is supplied to the cavity. The housing is located such that the user's hands may be inserted into the cavity without the user leaving the first hand washing station. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271442 | Drainage device for Kitchen and Bath Facilities - A drainage device for kitchen and bath facilities includes a downspout body (B | 2011-11-10 |
20110271443 | UNIVERSAL BED SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to an adjustable bed system including a bed frame that is adjustable in height. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the adjustable bed system includes first and second end boards each having an independent height adjustment mechanism. A frame assembly configured and dimensioned to be secured to the first end board at a first end thereof and to the second end board at a second end thereof includes a frame and a transition box. The transition box is secured to the frame at the first end thereof and is operatively engagable with the height adjustment mechanism of the first end board. A drive shaft adjustable between first and second lengths is coupled at a first end thereof to the transition box and at a second end thereof to the second end board to facilitate uniform height adjustment of the first and second end boards. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271444 | Inflatable Mattress - Disclosed is an inflatable mattress ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110271445 | EVACUATION MATTRESS - An evacuation mattress comprises an integral mattress including a mattress interior, a mattress top face sheet, four mattress side face sheets, and a bottom sheet. The bottom sheet forms both the mattress bottom face sheet and an evacuation bottom sheet. The integral evacuation mattress also includes a top evacuation sheet configured to be deployed over a patient who is disposed above the mattress top face sheet. The integral evacuation mattress further includes securing structure configured to secure the top evacuation sheet to the patient and the integral mattress. Transport structure is also included in the integral evacuation mattress and is configured for a person to drag the secured patient and integral mattress from a hospital. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271446 | ELECTRIC FOLDABLE BED CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING TO A PREDETERMINED POSITION BY DETECTING THE NUMBER OF ROTATIONS OF A MOTOR - An electric foldable bed capable of being adjusted to a memorized position has a fold bed having motors connected to a headboard and a footboard. A microcomputer is installed on the bed frame and used for controlling the motors. The microcomputer has a computing section, a memory section, a register section and a comparing section. The computing section detects a position of each motor and computes elevation angle data provided by the memory section, the register section and the comparing section. The memory section is used to store predetermined elevation angle data, the register section is used to receive control commands and store the elevation angle data input by the computing section. The comparing section is used for comparing the elevation angle data from both the memory section and the register section. The sensor is installed onto each motor and used for sensing a rotational number count of the motor. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271447 | MATTRESS AND BEDDING SYSTEM - The invention provides a mattress | 2011-11-10 |
20110271448 | Fabric Case - A mattress and/or seat cushion for reducing pain and anaesthetization of parts of the human body include a stretchable fabric case made of textile threads and elastomer or rubber threads woven together to form a stretchable fabric. The case has a top layer with a top surface and a bottom surface and a bottom layer with a top or inner surface and a bottom or outer surface and the size to cover a cushion for a seat or mattress that fits on a cot or bed. The seat cushion or mattress also includes a relatively thin resilient pad disposed within the fabric case adjacent the bottom surface of the top layer and includes a number of passageways extending therethrough. In addition, a mass of cleaned sand and mountain salt is disposed within the fabric case below the resilient pad and below the bottom layer. Also included is a means for pumping air and medication into and out of the mattress which will impinge upon and pass around the body of an individual in order to wholly or partly enclose the person in a micro climate to promote healing, prevent bed sores and the like. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271449 | Bed Headboard with Ventilation System - A bed headboard is provided having output ports for directing individually adjustable airflows towards different areas of the headboard. A headboard comprises a headboard upper portion and an overhang disposed proximate the headboard upper portion. The overhang further includes a bottom surface and a pair of side surfaces, defining an overhang compartment. A blower is provided in the overhang compartment. A plurality of output ports are provided in fluid communication with the blower and extending through the overhang bottom surface. The output ports may be adjustable to regulate the direction of airflow therefrom and/or volume of airflow therethrough. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271450 | Collapsible Litter with Integrated Equipment Bag - A collapsible litter including a first flexible and elongated body support member having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of flexible grab strap elements attached to the bottom surface of the body support member. The strap elements extend substantially beyond the surface of the body support member. A second flexible body support member, is disposed on the top of the first flexible elongated body support member, and covers a substantial portion of the first flexible elongated body support member. At least one edge of the second flexible body support member is affixed the top surface of the first flexible body support member forming a compartment with an opening for securing and transporting items such that the first and second body support members form a compartment for securing and transporting items. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271451 | VACUUM PATIENT POSITIONING CUSHION WITH INTEGRATED RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID POSITIONING ELEMENT - A vacuum patient positioning cushion includes an integrated rigid or semi-rigid positioning element located within a gas-impermeable outer cover, making it possible to easily and correctly position a patient for a radiation therapy or other procedure without the need or use of external positioning devices. The gas-impermeable outer covering defines an airtight enclosure having a valve stem and closeable vacuum control valve in selective fluid communication with the enclosure. The enclosure houses a filler material and a rigid or semi-rigid positioning element. A method of positioning a patient using the vacuum patient positioning cushion is also provided. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271452 | Portable adjustable back lift system - A portable lightweight back lift system is made from a back support upper frame portion and a lower base frame portion. Both frames are hinged together at one end enabling the angle between them to be changed. A support frame is hinged to the side members of the upper frame and slides over the side members of the lower base frame. The upper frame is held in place by securing pins, which lock the angle of inclination of the back support upper frame portion according to the needs of a user. The bottom surface of the lower base frame portion is covered by a high friction material, so that the back lift system does not slide over a flat bed surface when a user leans against the back lift system. Each of the frames is composed of welded or glued lightweight tubular material, such as aluminum or polymeric material. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271453 | ADJUSTABLE CRADLE PILLOW SYSTEMS - An adjustable cradle pillow system providing support for a cervical region and spine alignment for a human user during at least one resting period thereby providing the human with a more comfortable and restful night's sleep. The adjustable cradle pillow may include: a primary pillow; a cradle pillow; and a slab pillow. Due to the three-piece construction (primary pillow, cradle pillow, and slab pillow) of the adjustable cradle pillow system, different filling densities of the primary pillow, cradle pillow, and slab pillow may be used thereby provide varying degree of firmness. The primary pillow, cradle pillow, and slab pillow of adjustable cradle pillow system in modular-related-combination comprise a cervical region support assembly. The cervical region support assembly provides support for a cervical region and spine alignment for a human user during resting periods. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271454 | Cushion and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A cushion unit includes shell having a first cushion retaining portion and a second cushion retaining portion that are demarcated by a hinge-seam including a fastener portion. The fastener portion is secured to an inboard surface of the shell. According to an embodiment, the cushion unit includes a cushion member affixed to an inboard surface of the shell. According to an embodiment, the fastener portion is secured directly to an outboard surface of the cushion member and secured indirectly to an inboard an inboard surface of the shell. According to an embodiment, the fastener portion is secured directly to an inboard an inboard surface of the shell. A method for manufacturing a cushion unit is disclosed. A method for providing a cushion unit is also disclosed. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271455 | NURSING CUSHION - The present invention relates to a nursing cushion having a head support portion, a buttock support portion, and a leg support portion, for supporting the head, the buttocks, and the leg of an infant during nursing. The head support portion is formed into a curved concave shape for supporting the rear part of the head of the infant. A neck-supporting curved portion protrudes from beneath the head support portion to support the rear part of the neck of the infant. The buttock support portion is formed into a curved concave shape beneath the neck-supporting curved portion to support the buttocks of the infant. A knee supporting curved portion protrudes from beneath the buttock support portion to support the rear part of the knee of the infant. The leg support portion is formed beneath the knee-supporting curved portion to support the leg of the infant. The buttock support portion has, at both upper edges thereof, gently formed recesses. The above-described nursing cushion of the present invention has curved concaves fitted to the body structures of infants to enable infants to maintain comfort and stable postures during nursing. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271456 | BLADE PROTECTOR FOR CUTTING TOOLS - A cutting tool comprising a body, an aperture defined through the body, a blade coupled to the body, and at least one protrusion extending from the body into the aperture. The blade has a cutting edge extending into the aperture. The protrusion(s) has(have) an end portion proximate the cutting edge and configured to impede access to the cutting edge. The protrusion(s) may be flexible, such that limited access to the cutting edge is permitted in a flexed state. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271457 | METHOD OF TUMBLE DRYER BLEACHING AND FABRIC TREATMENT - The invention relates to a treatment article and a method for treating a fabric by delivering one or more powdered benefit agents to a fabric in a tumble dryer and thus providing at least one fabric benefit such as sanitization and/or disinfection, whitening and/or stain removal to the fabric during the tumble drying process. The treatment article functions to dispense at least one powdered benefit agent to the fabric by means of a diffusing membrane having an average pore diameter such that the tumbling and/or heating action provided during the tumble drying process results in the delivery of an oxidant material in the form of a powdered benefit agent to the initially damp or wet fabric to provide at least one primary fabric benefit to the treated fabric. Optionally, a second and/or third benefit agent may additionally be included in the treatment article for simultaneous delivery of one or more additional fabric benefits. The invention also relates to a treatment kit employing a treatment article with instructions for the effective delivery of one or more fabric benefits to a fabric during a tumble drying process. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271458 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REMOVING STAINS FROM FABRICS - An aqueous solution containing a combination of Phosphoric Acid, Emulsifying Wax, Triethlyene Glycol, Cocamido Propyl Beatine, Lauryl Alcohol, EDTA-Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (polyamino carboxylic acid) and Sodium Hydrochloride is applied directly to stains on clothing that are caused by perspiration and/or the interaction of perspiration with commercial antiperspirants containing aluminum compounds. The aqueous solution converts aluminum oxide into a water-soluble phosphate compound that can be washed out when laundering the clothing, thereby effectively removing the stain. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271459 | PRODUCT - A product comprises a pillow made of a plastics sheet material. The material is porous. The product further comprises particles of a support material contained within the pillow. One or more of the particles of support of the plastics sheet material are reversible impregnated with a detergent formulation. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271460 | COMPOSITION FOR HOUSEHOLD CARE CONTAINING A CATIONIC NANOGEL - The present invention relates to compositions for household care which include a cationic nanogel, particularly for treating and/or modifying hard or textile surfaces. The composition particularly enables a hydrophilisation of hard surfaces, particularly useful in cleaning or rinsing operations. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271461 | WASHING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A washing machine and a control method thereof are disclosed. The present invention relates to a washing machine, more specifically, to a washing machine that dehumidifies air used in drying laundry by using water thrown away after rinsing course, with flowing a condensation duct. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271462 | Method for Conditioning Textiles - Fatty branched polyalkoxylates, particularly of the formula: R | 2011-11-10 |
20110271463 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PERFORMING OPTICAL READINGS ON PACKAGED TEXTILE MATERIAL SUBJECTED TO DYEING - Apparatus for performing optical readings on yarn spools subjected to dyeing in a dyeing tank or machine ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110271464 | Combining BioPolishing and Bleach Clean-up - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating textile, wherein the textile is treated by a system for removing hydrogen peroxide and an enzyme system for bio-polishing in one step to achieve the biopolishing and bleach clean up effect. The present invention further provides a one step process to achieve biopolishing. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271465 | HAIR DYE AND HAIR DYE COMPOSITION - A hair dye containing a compound represented by the following general formula (I): | 2011-11-10 |
20110271466 | HAIR DYE COMPOSITION, OXIDATION HAIR DYE COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PREVENTION OF CHANGE IN COLOR TONE OF HAIR DYEING - A hair dye composition containing an organic compound having not more than 4 carbon atoms, which has both of a —SH group and a —NH | 2011-11-10 |
20110271467 | MULTIPLE TRACK RAILROAD SYSTEM - A multiple track railroad system for use with two adjacent sets of parallel continuous tracks with the tracks having a distance therebetween and each set of tracks including two continuous rails having a distance therebetween. The railroad system includes an engine for pulling a train that has a set of wheels riding on at least two of the rails, and the engine has a width equal to at least one set of the tracks. The railroad system also includes at least one rail car connected to and propelled by the engine, wherein the rail car spans and extends beyond the outer rails of both sets of tracks. The railroad system further includes at least four car-trucks supporting the rail car, with two of the car-trucks on each of the sets of tracks, and each car-truck includes at least four wheels, with two wheels each riding on opposing rails of a set of the tracks; and trundle carrier assemblies, one each mounted to a bolster on each of the car-trucks with the upper end of the carrier assemblies being attached to the rail car to permit the car-trucks to move vertically or horizontally transverse on the tracks relative to the rail car to accommodate variations in the elevation or distance between the tracks. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271468 | Power toilet bowl cleaning attachment - An implement for cleaning mineral ring build up in a toilet bowl. The inventive device is an attachment driven by a cordless drill. It consists of a ball covered with a non abrasive material attached to a shaft which rotates the ball to remove mineral ring build up on toilet bowls. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271469 | 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. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271470 | Brush Assembly with Non-Rotating Stabilizer and Brushes - A brush assembly for cleaning a surrounding tubular member. The brush assembly includes a brush portion that is rotationally moveable with respect to a central tool mandrel and debris chamber. The brush portion includes at least one brush and a stabilizer. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271471 | Toothbrush - A toothbrush designed to enable horizontal brushing of the contact line between the teeth and the gums, which is composed of a handle and a brush. One end of the handle has a protruding arm, which constitutes an extension of the handle's longitudinal axis and ends in a ball. The brush is convex-concave/bean shaped with protruding bristles on one side and a hollow socket attached to the other side; the socket has an opening that faces the handle. To attach the brush to the handle, the ball is inserted into the cavity in the socket, so that a ball and socket joint is formed that enables the user to spatially change the angle between the brush and the handle. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271472 | Mop Disc And Fabric Frame Fixation Structure - A mop disc and fabric frame fixation structure comprises: a fabric frame, including cotton strips at the bottom of the fabric frame, a noncircular embedding concave surface at the top of the fabric frame, latch bumps formed in the corresponding embedding concave surface and protruded upwardly, and a concave latch surface concavely formed on at least one side of the latch bump; and a disc, embedded into the embedding concave surface, and having a latch groove in the corresponding embedding concave surface, and each latch groove is arranged apart from the other, a latch block formed on an internal wall of the latch groove and protruded from the corresponding concave latch surface, such that the disc is embedded into the embedding concave surface, and the concave latch surface and the latch block are latched with each other to combine the fabric frame to the disc. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271473 | ORAL CARE DEVICE - An oral care implement having a handle and a toothbrush head is disclosed. The head includes a base portion and a cleaning portion. The cleaning portion includes a plurality of cleaning elements, wherein the cleaning portion is attached to the base portion at a first end and a second end. A mid-section of the cleaning portion is elevated above the base portion such that an opening is created between the base portion and the cleaning portion, and wherein the opening extends along a longitudinal axis of the head. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271474 | Toothbrush Head - A toothbrush head having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface is described herein. The head has a first portion, a second portion, and an opening between the first portion and the second portion. The opening extends from the top surface to the bottom surface. A first plurality of contact elements are positioned on the first portion and the second portion. A second plurality of contact elements are positioned on the first portion and the second portion. Each of the second plurality of contact elements has an elastomer. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271475 | Mop Structure of Converting Vertical Linear Displacement Into Unidirectional Rotation For Dewatering a Mop - A mop structure of converting vertical linear displacement into unidirectional rotation for dewatering a mop comprises: a lower pipe with the bottom coupled to a mop head and the internal side fixed to a spiral rod; a driving pipe, having an interconnecting hole engaged with the spiral rod for passing the spiral rod and disposed at the internal side of the lower pipe, and a circular upwardly facing ratchet disposed at the top of the driving pipe; a fixing pipe, having a penetrating hole formed at the middle of the fixing pipe for passing the spiral rod and disposed at the top of the driving pipe, a circular downwardly facing ratchet installed at the top inside the fixing pipe and corresponding to the circular upwardly facing ratchet of the driving pipe, such that after the spiral rod is passed out from the penetrating hole, a fixing mechanism is provided for limiting the fixing pipe and the driving pipe on the spiral rod; and an upper pipe, with the bottom fixed to the fixing pipe after the bottom of the upper pipe is extended into the lower pipe, and a fixing mechanism for adjusting an extending/contracting length being installed between the upper pipe and the lower pipe. The upper pipe can be driven for a linear displacement to drive and rotate the mop head. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271476 | Precision Contouring Tool - Cold rolled, annealed, blue tempered spring steel and high density polytetrafluoroethylene are combined and specifically gauged, sized, and edged to form a precision contouring tool capable of shaping, contouring, and controlling the movement of synthetic fillers on damaged auto body panels, resulting in a perfectly shaped repair. For application involving flat panels a stiffening bar is frictionally fitted to the precision contouring tool. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271477 | Finger tool - A finger tool, having the structure and functions simulated from human finger, includes an elongated applicator body and a skeleton support. The applicator body has an applicator portion and a handle portion. The applicator portion, which is made of deformable material for providing a predetermined elasticity, defines an inclined applicator surface inclinedly extended from the top side to the bottom side. When a pressing force is applied on the top side of the applicator body at the applicator portion thereof, the pressing force is transmitted and evenly distributed at the applicator surface for shaping and smoothing said sealant at the narrow opening. The skeleton support is provided at the handle portion for providing a rigid framework at the handle portion and maintaining a shape thereof so as to ensure the pressing force being transmitted through the applicator portion of the applicator body. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271478 | Detachable, Safety-Promotion and Environmental-Protection Vehicle Wiper Able to Automatically Spray Cleaning Liquid - A detachable, safety-promotion and environmental-protection vehicle wiper able to automatically spray cleaning liquid comprises a wiper frame, a wiper arm and a rubber strip gripped by the wiper frame. The rubber strip has a gripped member gripped by the wiper frame and a blade for scraping away rainwater. The blade has first via-holes discretely arranged and connected to a pipe. The front edge of the first via-holes has a shelter plate extending downward to cover the blade. The wiper arm has a second via-hole connected to the cleaning water tank by a conduit. The pipe is connected to the second via-hole. When the wiper is actuated, cleaning liquid is sprayed from the first via-holes with the sprayed cleaning liquid neither hindering the driver's vision nor pattering on the surrounding passengers or objects, whereby is promoted driving safety. Further, the shelter plate blocks solar radiation and thus prolongs the wiper's lifetime. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271479 | FILTER AND VACUUM CLEANER HAVING SUCH A FILTER - A filter includes a filter medium, a filter inlet side, a filter outlet side and an indicator device. The indicator device is configured to be acted upon by air flow through the filter and is disposed adjacent to the filter medium and extends from the filter inlet side to the filter outlet side. The indicator device includes an air path starting from the filter inlet side, a viewing window covering the air path on the filter outlet side, and a flow-through usage indicator configured to receive filtered material and disposed in the air path and visible beneath the viewing window on the filter outlet side. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271480 | VACUUM CLEANER HAVING A FILTER - A vacuum cleaner includes a filter, an optically sensitive filter replacement indicator associated with the filter, and a light source configured to provide light on the optically sensitive filter replacement indicator. The light source is variably energizable according to a selectable power level of the vacuum cleaner. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271481 | Baluster Insert - Methods and apparatus for installing balusters are provided. A baluster insert according to an embodiment of the invention provides a round insert having an opening shaped to accommodate a baluster and ribs spaced equally around the outer perimeter of the insert. An angled insert is provided for facilitating installation of a handrail. Installation involved placing a baluster insert over a lower end of a baluster and then placing the baluster into a pre-drilled hole. The baluster insert is then pressed into the hole. A similar process occurs at the top of the baluster where the angled insert is pressed into a pre-drilled hole in the underside of a handrail. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271482 | FORWARD MOVEMENT MECHANISM OF MOVABLE BODY - A forward-moving mechanism of a movable body is provided with a receiving member placed movably inside a main body placed in a recessed area provided on either one of a movable body or a stationary body supporting the movable body to be capable of reciprocal movement, and linked to an assisting device for enabling the movable body to move forward up to a prescribed position; and a contact body provided on the other of the movable body and the stationary body contacting with the receiving member and moving inside the main body in the process of forward movement of the movable body. An area for movement of the receiving member in the main body includes a wall part for guiding the movement of the receiving member, and a device for preventing deformation of the wall part is provided adjacent to the wall part. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271483 | RETRACTABLE PULLING ROD CONTROL DEVICE - A retractable pulling rod control device, wherein, a concave portion and a through hole are provided on a plug, and a link piece is disposed on said concave portion, such that said link piece is provided with a plurality of protrusion portions exposed outside said through hole; and a first and a second T-shaped link pieces are installed in said through hole and are fastened to each other, said first T-shaped link piece is provided with a first protrusion block, and said second T-shaped link piece is provided with a groove and a second protrusion block, said protrusion portion is fastened correspondingly to said groove, and said protrusion portion is able to slide in said groove in bringing said first and said second T-shaped link pieces into motion in said through hole, hereby achieving the effect of controlling the extension and retraction of each section of a pulling rod. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271484 | CONTROL MOTION HINGE - A control motion hinge, comprising a first leaf hinge with three knuckles to secure a first pin, wherein the two outer knuckles have roller knuckles, a link having a two knuckles on a first end to interlock with the first leaf hinge and a single knuckle on a second end, a second leaf hinge with two knuckles to secure a second pin when interlocked with the second end of the link, wherein the two knuckles of the second leaf hinge have a roller path for engaging the roller of the first leaf hinge, wherein such rollers traverse the roller path, and thus softly closing the door reducing the sound of closure during the final approach of the door. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271485 | CONTROL MOTION HINGE WITH TORSION SPRING - A control motion hinge, comprising a first leaf hinge with three knuckles to secure a first pin, wherein the two outer knuckles have roller knuckles, a link having a two knuckles on a first end to interlock with the first leaf hinge and a single knuckle on a second end, a second leaf hinge with two knuckles to secure a second pin when interlocked with the second end of the link, wherein the two knuckles of the second leaf hinge have a roller path for engaging the roller of the first leaf hinge, wherein such rollers traverse the roller path, a first spring device positioned between said first leaf hinge and said link to apply a force therebetween, and thus softly closing the door reducing the sound of closure during the final approach of the door. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271486 | HINGE MECHANISM - A hinge mechanism includes two pivoting shafts substantially parallel to each other, two main gears non-rotatably sleeved on the pivoting shafts, respectively. The hinge mechanism further includes two transmission gears positioned between the main gears, and two brackets sleeved on the pivoting shafts, respectively. Each transmission gear meshes with the other transmission gear and one main gear. Each pivoting shaft includes a flange which defines two locking portions, and each bracket forms two latching portions engaging with the locking portions of each pivoting shaft. The locking portions and the latching portions are selected from the structures of groove and hook. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271487 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HINGE, HINGE AND HINGE PIN - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a hinge between two workpieces or components; first a hinge socket is inserted in an opening of the first component and then a hinge pin is inserted in the hinge socket; the second component can be fastened to the hinge pin end protruding from the hinge socket. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271488 | Extendable Universal Holding Device - A handle system with a universal gripping end is disclosed which comprises a handle at one end, intermediate sections for adjustable length and angle and a universal gripping end designed to accommodate a wide variety of common grooming aids and tools. The system is designed to collapse into a compact size for storage. It can also be extended and locked in any number of advantageous positions so that it can be adapted to a wide variety of common applications that are difficult for persons with disabilities to perform or where safely extending the reach of a tool is advantageous. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271489 | REMOVABLE SAFETY HANDLE FOR MOTORCYCLE PASSENGERS - A handle is disclosed for passenger use on a motorcycle. The handle is easily detachable from the motorcycle, by the use of a suction cup. The handle is firmly securable to the body of the motorcycle, while also offering enhanced gripping comfort for a passenger. The handle includes a proximal end attached to and protruding from a base that is fixed to the top of the suction cup, and a gripping portion oriented so as to be grippable by a user when the removable handle is attached to a motorcycle body, the gripping portion including a free distal end. In this manner, the handle is positioned such that when it is secured to the motorcycle body, the handlebar portion of the handle can be gripped by the passenger in a way that is comfortable for the passenger, even when the passenger leans their weight on the handles. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271490 | SYSTEM AND METHOD THAT REMOVES CONTAMINANTS FROM SULFUR - A system and method for removing contaminant from sulfur (or sulphur) to a level that allows re-processed sulfur to reenter a supply chain. The system and method melt contaminated sulfur, filters the molten sulfur, and then dispenses the less contaminated sulfur after filtering it. More specifically, solid contaminated sulfur enters a settling tank, while heated molten sulfur circulates through the system and the settling tank. The circulation of the molten sulfur assists in the melting process of the solid sulfur, allowing the solid sulfur to melt efficiently. In preferred embodiments of the system, the system uses steam jacked sulfur lines and steam tracing to maintain temperatures for melting the solid sulfur and maintaining the molten state of the sulfur circulating through the system. Furthermore, the system comprises a programmable logic controller, which controls motors, pumps, valves, and environment monitoring instruments. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271491 | Connecting Strip Apparatus - An apparatus is provided including an elongated strip having a plurality of spaced apart segments, each segment defining a through opening, and a plurality of connecting zones, each connecting zone located between and separating two adjacent spaced apart segments. The plurality of spaced apart segments are sized and structured to allow at least one segment to be passed into, through and out of the through opening of at least one other segment. Methods of using such apparatus are also disclosed. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271492 | HOSE CLAMP WITH PARALLEL TIGHTENING AND RAPID RELEASE - An improved clamp constricting objects to be held in place including hoses wires tubes. One embodiment having some or all plastic molded parts one of which is a support base ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110271493 | STRAP WITH IMPROVED COLUMN STIFFNESS - A strap having increased column stiffness includes a leading edge and a trailing edge forming a length of the strap, a first outer edge and second outer edge defining a width of the strap, and a first side and a second side defining a thickness of the strap. A crush region is formed in the first or second side, between and generally parallel to the first and second outer edges. The crush region is defined by a thickness that is less than the thickness of the strap adjacent to the crush region. The crush region forms a line along which a bend may be formed in the strap. The bend increases the column stiffness of the strap at least about 67 percent over that of a comparable flat strap. The bend defines an acute angle and an obtuse angle in the strap as viewed in cross-section. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271494 | BAND-SECURING DEVICE - The present disclosure relates generally to mechanisms for securing a band around an object. Certain embodiments relate to band-securing devices. Certain embodiments relate to band-securing devices including a band. Certain embodiments relate to band-securing devices including a band and a medical barrier. Certain embodiments relate to methods of securing a band with a band-securing device. Certain embodiments relate to methods of manufacturing a band-securing device. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271495 | Bendable Belt Loop - A belt's overlapping belt end is held in place (e.g., prevented from sagging) by a bendable belt loop. The bendable belt loop includes an internal structure or element that provides rigidity to the bendable belt loop yet remains flexible enough for repeated removal and fitment. The bendable belt loop may include an extension to prevent lateral movement. Metal wires forming the internal structure may be covered with insulation or padding, and further covered by a membrane made of fabric, simulated leather, leather, or other material intended to match the belt. Decorative elements (e.g., gems) may be added to the removable belt loop. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271496 | CLOSURE COMPONENT - The invention relates to a closure component having a plurality of closure components ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110271497 | DRY ADHESIVE FASTENER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Provided are a dry adhesive fastening system which has a relatively superior adhesion, does not almost generate noises during the attaching or detaching operation, has a simplified structure adapted to mass production requirements, and a method of using the same. For this, the dry adhesive fastening system includes a first adhesion member having a first microvillus disposed on a first board and a second adhesion member having a second microvillus disposed on a second board to contact the first adhesion, thereby providing adhesion. Also, unlike the existing velcro fastening system, the hook and loop may not be classified to improve production yield and effectiveness. Also, during the attachment/detachment, the noises may do not occur. In addition, since the microvillus having the micro or nano size is used, the adhesion may be realized even though a very small area is provided. Therefore, the dry adhesive fastening system according to the embodiment of the present invention may be applied in fields greater than those of the existing velcro fastening system. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271498 | Framing or Deck Board Clamp - The present invention is a framing or deck board clamp mainly used to hold an unfastened board and a fastened board together while the user fasten the unfastened board. The present invention allows the user to overcome the time consuming nature of aligning wooden boards, which usually are not cut with perfect straight edges. The apparatus coverts the rotational motion conveniently provided by a power drill into the linear motion required to clamp the unfastened board to the fastened board. The present invention comprises simple, light weight components, which make the apparatus relatively easy to use and relatively maintenance-free. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271499 | BUCKLE - A buckle includes first and second lateral latch connections formed by a male component in a female component, and a third latch connection between the lateral latch connections. The third latch connection includes a cantilevered latch hook disconnected by pressing against a portion of the upper surface of the buckle. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271500 | Apparatus for Tensioning a Strap - A strap-tensioning apparatus includes a frame, a handle connected to the frame, a reel supported on the frame, two ratchets secured to the reel, a first detent supported on the handle and biased to engage with the ratchets, and a second detent supported on the frame and biased to engage with the ratchets. The frame includes two walls each including a recess. The handle includes two walls each including a lobe. The first detent includes a chamfered tip. The ratchets can slide on the chamfered tip of the first detent to allow a strap to be reeled out when the chamfered tip of the first detent is in the recesses of the frame. The second detent is disengaged from the ratchets by the lobes of the handle when the chamfered tip of the first detent is in the recesses of the walls of the frame. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271501 | MACHINING CENTER FOR A WIND TURBINE HUB - A machining center is designed for machining a hub having faces that are spaced one hundred and twenty degrees from one another around the hub. The machining center includes a table for supporting the hub when it is being machined and three vertical gantries arranged around the table that are spaced one hundred and twenty degrees from one another. The gantries have X and Z axis drives for moving the gantries parallel to the faces of the hub and toward and away from the hub. At least one machining member is mounted on each of the gantries for vertical movement on the gantry and stroke drives are provided for the machining members for driving the machining members toward the center axis of the hub, allowing the three faces of the hub to be machined simultaneously by the machining center. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271502 | PLIERS FOR ESTABLISHING A SLIDING-SLEEVE CONNECTION - The invention relates to a transmission mechanism for a drive system, having at least one tensioning device and acting in two directions. For force transmission, the tractive device runs between a drive roll and an output roll, which are carried by a frame. A spring coupling is connected in the force transmission section between the drive roll and the output roll and has a nonlinear force-distance characteristic curve. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271503 | DIRECT DRIVE VARIABLE CRIMP ON FLANGE TOOL - A crimping assembly is provided for securing a cover part to a structural member. The crimping assembly includes a housing, a drive shaft disposed within the housing and rotatable in a first direction, and a first roller fixedly secured to the drive shaft and rotatable therewith. The crimping assembly also includes a slide shaft disposed within the housing and rotatable in a second direction. A second roller is fixedly secured to the slide shaft and rotatable therewith. A drive mechanism is operably coupled to the drive and slide shafts to roll the first and second rollers over the cover part to secure the cover part to the structural member. A coupling mechanism is operably connected between the drive shaft and the slide shaft to allow movement of the slide shaft towards and away from the drive shaft during operation of the crimping assembly to accommodate variations in flange thickness. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271504 | Electro-Hydraulic Device With An Electronic Control For Deforming Fastening Elements - The electro-hydraulic pistol device ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110271505 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DESALINATING WATER COMBINED WITH POWER GENERATION - A method and apparatus for desalinating water combined with power generation, wherein a desalination system is used for desalinating coastal seawater and is operationally related to a power generation system, wherein such dual purpose co-generation facility captures the heat vapor exhausted or a steam turbine generator's condenser is replaced by the desalination plant's heat exchanger enabling such captured heat energy to reduce the energy requirements of the desalination plant, and wherein brine solution being utilized by the desalination plant is circulated from and to the substrata sea water table via supply and return wells. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271506 | HEAD REMOVAL DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A head lifting device for lifting the head off of an internal combustion engine. The head lifting device is typically used for an engine having multiple separate heads. It includes a crane assembly that has a support member. At one end of the support member is a bracket for attaching to a first head. At the second end of the support member is a gearbox. The second end of the support member is positionable over a second head, the second head typically being adjacent the first head. Hanging down from the gearbox is a shaft threaded, and at the end of the shaft is an assembly for engaging the second head. Driving the gearbox will allow the shaft to move upward through the gearbox and, with a second head attached thereto, allow the second head to lift off the engine block. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271507 | CONNECTOR - A force multiplying member ( | 2011-11-10 |
20110271508 | METHODS AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS OF CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING RIGID RISER STRUCTURES - Disclosed is a method of fabricating and installing a riser tower structure, preferably in a welding chamber, and a welding chamber suitable for the method. The method includes fabricating sections of the riser tower structure at a site remote from the site of installation; transporting the sections of the riser tower structure to within the vicinity of the installation site; and assembling together the sections of the riser tower structure in the vicinity of the installation site. The welding chamber includes a plurality of guide means, each providing a guide for one of the elongate elements of the riser tower structure, and floats on the sea surface when in use. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271509 | JOINT - A joint comprising first and second abutting components, and an adjustable strap assembly bridging the abutting components, the strap assembly including a first strap part attached to one of the components, and a second strap part attached to the other component, the first and second strap parts having mating inclined faces for adjustment of the second strap part with respect to the first strap part such that the position of the second strap part is adjustable with respect to the first strap part in the direction of the incline. Also, a method of forming the joint, comprising attaching the first strap part to the first component, providing the second strap part such that the inclined faces of the first and second strap parts are in mating engagement, adjusting the second strap part with respect to the first strap part in the direction of the incline to position the second strap part in a desired relationship with respect to the first strap part, and attaching the second strap part to the second component. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271510 | MACHINE FOR FORMING EYELETS IN APPAREL HANGTAGS - A machine and method for punching an aperture through a hangtag and securing a two-piece eyelet to the same is disclosed. The machine has a frame, a table, a platform, a plurality of hangtag holders, a loading station, a punching station, an eyeleting station, and an unloading station. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271511 | GROUTLESS TILE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for making a groutless tile including: providing a durable surface; molding a substrate to receive at least a portion of the durable surface; affixing the durable surface to the substrate; and milling at least a portion of the substrate to create a first coupling member on an edge of the substrate and a second coupling member on a opposing edge of the substrate. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271512 | Assembly of a Shaft and a Housing Assembly - A shaft is held in place within the bore of a housing by means of a band of resilient material that is located between the shaft and the housing and has a series of projections extending radially inwards. The shaft surface has a first part that lies closer to the longitudinal axis of the bore than a second part, when the shaft and housing are assembled. The shaft is initially inserted into the resilient band, which is held within the bore, such that the first part of the shaft surface is oriented towards one of the projections of the resilient band. In this orientation of the shaft, the projection is not compressed. By orienting the second part of the shaft surface the projection, the projection is brought under compression and the shaft is held firmly within the bore. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271513 | Methods for Crimping a Polymeric Stent Scaffold Onto a Delivery Balloon - A medical device includes a polymer stent scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. A process for forming the medical device includes placing the scaffold on a support supported by an alignment carriage, and deionizing the scaffold to remove any static charge buildup on the scaffold before placing the scaffold within a crimper to reduce the scaffold's diameter. The polymer scaffold is heated to a temperature below the polymer's glass transition temperature to improve scaffold retention without adversely affecting the mechanical characteristics of the scaffold when deployed to support a body lumen. | 2011-11-10 |
20110271514 | POSITIONING ASSEMBLY FOR COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - A positioning assembly for a composite structure. An illustrative embodiment of the positioning assembly includes at least one vertical carriage support, at least one vertical carriage carried by the at least one vertical carriage support, at least one vertical motor drivingly engaging the at least one vertical carriage, a transverse carriage support carried by the at least one vertical carriage, a riser block carried by the transverse carriage support and at least one horizontal motor drivingly engaging the riser block. | 2011-11-10 |