47th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120291172 | DUAL-SPECTRUM DIGITAL IMAGING WELDING HELMET - Arc welding systems, methods, and apparatus that provide dual-spectrum, real-time viewable, enhanced user-discrimination between arc welding characteristics during an arc welding process. Welding headgear is configured to shield a user from harmful radiation and to include a digital camera or cameras to provide dual-spectrum (i.e., both visible spectrum and infrared spectrum) real-time digital video image frames. The welding headgear is also configured with an optical display assembly for displaying real-time digital video image frames to the user while wearing the headgear during an arc welding process. Image processing is performed on the visible and infrared spectrum video image frames to generate dual-spectrum video image frames providing an integrated and optimized view of both the visible and thermal characteristics of the arc welding process which can be viewed by the user on the optical display assembly in real time. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291173 | LATCHING MECHANISM FOR RETENTION OF FACE SHIELD LENS - A face shield includes a crown, a head gear, and a lens removably secured to the crown with a latch lever having a wide paddle-shaped actuator that is easily manipulated from the rearward edge of the crown. The crown has an opposing pair of studs extending inwardly from the lower edge. The upper edge of the lens includes an opposing pair of keyhole-shaped slots adjacent its opposing side edges which receive and rotatably engage the studs. The engagement end of the latch includes a spaced pair of detents. The fulcrum is secured to an inner surface of the crown so that the engagement end of the latch extends toward the front edge of the crown and the upper actuator end extends toward the rearward edge of the crown. The upper edge of the lens includes a pair of spaced openings that releasably engage the detents on the latch lever. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291174 | Armpit adhesive patch with perspiration absorbing pad - This invention is an adhesive patch with sweat absorbing pad for the armpit area that can adhere directly to skin. It consists of a thin vinyl patch with adhesive applied on one side and sweat absorbing pad in the center location on the same side. It can hold the perspiration and protect the garment. It also can be easily disposed after use. It is like adhesive bandage but much bigger in size and for the armpit sweat. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291175 | Disposable underarm perspiration pad - A Disposable Underarm Perspiration Pad that comprises a light-weight moisture wicking and absorptive material that is worn as a perspiration shield between a person's underarm (armpit) and the next level of outer garment. The Disposable Underarm Perspiration Pad is fashioned to allow attachment to the upper bicep area of the arm and concealment under the outer garment while at the same time providing wearing comfortability to the user. The wearer of the Disposable Underarm Perspiration Pad will have the pleasure of knowing that their upper body outer garment, next to the body, will be shielded from underarm perspiration staining. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291176 | METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR ACCESSORIZING SHOULDER, CHEST, & BACK - Methods and articles for accessorizing a person's shoulder, chest, and back are provided. The methods and articles for accessorizing a person's shoulder, chest, and back of this disclosure provide a defined form or shape so that a consistent, predictable, and repeatable look can be achieved. Furthermore, the methods and articles for accessorizing a person's shoulder, chest, and back of this disclosure can be more difficult to move or slip from their intended placement or become re-arranged from their intended configurations than existing accessory articles such as shawls and scarves. Still further, the methods and articles for accessorizing a person's shoulder, chest, and back of this disclosure are reversible and designed to be transformed into a variety of looks. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291177 | MOISTURE CONTROL GARMENT - A moisture control garment formed of a material that has moisture wicking (hydrophobic) properties joined to another material that has moisture absorbing (hydrophilic) properties. In certain embodiments, the moisture wicking and moisture absorbing materials are of similar thickness, have the same estimated shrinkage percentage, and the fibers of such materials are positioned in the same direction. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291178 | TIGHT HOODIE - When the hood of the “Tight Hoodie” on the user head is tightened, the face exposure of the user is reduced, thus, forms better thermo insulation, and it provides better protection for the user against the wind, snow, etc; it keeps the head of the user comfortably warm inside the hood. When the hood of the “Tight Hoodie” is un-tightened, the face exposure of the user is returned to normal. The “Tight Hoodie” can be hanging down over the back of the user when it is not in used. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291179 | POINT OF PURCHASE VEST - A garment comprising a garment body has a substantially transparent outer layer and an inner layer coupled to the outer layer by a plurality of seams. The plurality of seams form pockets between the outer layer and the inner layer over substantially all of the garment body and at least one of the pockets is accessible through a slit formed in one of the outer layer and the inner layer. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291180 | Nitrile Rubber Article Having Natural Rubber Characteristics - An carboxylated nitrile-butadiene rubber latex formulation composed of a blend of a first acrylonitrile terpolymer and a second acrylonitrile terpolymer, wherein: the acrylonitrile content of the blended terpolymers is between 17 and 45% by weight, the methacrylic acid content of the blended termpolymers is less than 15% by weight, and the remaining balance of the terpolymers being butadiene. The invention also includes an elastomeric nitrile rubber article made from the formulation. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291181 | Ready To Wear Headscarf - A headscarf for women and in particular veiled women is provided which includes a garment element ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291182 | FLOATATION DEVICE FOR CAP - A floatation device for attachment to a cap for preventing the cap from sinking when dropped in a body of water. The floatation device includes a planar sheet of buoyant material and an adhesive layer adhered to one side of the sheet. A removable release liner is disposed on the adhesive layer such that the release liner can be removed to expose the adhesive layer for attachment of the sheet to the bill of the cap. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291183 | HELMET WITH NECK ROLL - A helmet includes an outer shell, a liner and a neck roll. The neck roll is configured to absorb impact between the helmet and a wearer's head/neck when the wearer's head is forced rearward. The neck roll can be positioned adjacent a lower rim of the liner and can include one or more deformable impact absorption compartments to absorb the impact between the helmet and the wearer's head/neck. The impact absorption compartments can be formed by a base, two generally upwardly extending walls and one or more generally upwardly extending support members extending between the upwardly extending walls. The impact absorption characteristics of the compartments can be varied to provide a desired level of impact absorption. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291184 | PROTECTIVE HELMET - A protective helmet including a rigid shell and an electronic connecting device mounted on the shell, the connecting device including an electronic circuit, first means for connecting said circuit to a power supply system, and second means for connecting said circuit to at least one accessory that can be mounted on the helmet, wherein the connecting device is mounted on the shell in an opening formed in said shell. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291185 | PROTECTIVE HELMET - A helmet includes a shell, a support element mounted on the shell, on the outer side thereof and above the facial opening, and at least a first visor mounted pivoting in relation to the shell around a pivot axis, between a lowered use position and a high retracted position. An articulating means is provided between the support element and the shell, to allow said support element to pivot in relation to the shell around a transverse axis situated in the vicinity of the back edge of the support element, between a lowered use position, in which said support element covers a portion of the shell, and a raised position. A locking means is also provided for locking the support element in the lowered position. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291186 | Collapsible goggles - A pair of collapsible goggles consists of a flexible frame and an eyeglass. The flexible frame has plural engaging grooves and plural air holes formed around the edge. The eyeglass is formed curved, provided with engaging projections. A connecting arm is installed at two sides of the eyeglass respectively. In assembly, one end of the flexible frame is first fitted in the curved recessed surface of the eyeglass, with the engaging projections of the eyeglass inserted in the engaging grooves one by one to enable the flexible frame extended straight against the eyeglass. Next, the connecting arms are put at two sides of the eyeglass to engage with the positioning holes. So the collapsible goggles are easily and stably assembled together. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291187 | Blocking Shield - A blocking shield configured to be worn over a person's chest includes a pad cover. The pad cover has a maximum width that is roughly the same as a distance across the person's chest. The blocking shield includes padding configured to fill an inner volume of the pad cover, a first shoulder fitting strap adapted to be connected between a first location on an upper portion of the pad cover and a first location on a bottom portion of the pad cover, and a second shoulder fitting strap adapted to be connected between a second location on the upper portion of the pad cover and a second location on the bottom portion of the pad cover. The blocking shield further includes a back fitting strap adapted to be connected between a third location on the bottom portion of the pad cover and a fourth location on the bottom portion of the pad cover. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291188 | PROTECTIVE ELEMENT - The invention relates to a protective element for a portion of the human body, comprising a tub-shaped molded piece that has an internal side (IS) facing the body and a compensation layer. The shape of the molded piece is adapted to the human anatomy, in particular the hip or pelvis region. At least some sections of the compensation layer are arranged on the internal side (IS). The molded piece is monolithically formed from a cured composite material, while the compensation layer is made of an elastically deformable foam material and includes a duct system of groove-like depressions on the side facing the body. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291189 | ATHLETIC COLLAR - A device includes a collar and at least one pad. The collar is configured for wearing by a user, the collar having a plurality of pad receptacles. The at least one pad is configured for coupling with a selected one of the plurality of pad receptacles, the pad having an elastic portion configured to limit movement of a user. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291190 | TOILET INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mounting assembly for securing a pedestal of a toilet to a trap. The mounting assembly including a clamping member pivotally coupled to the trap, the clamping member having an opening extending therethrough, and an adjusting member extending through an opening in the pedestal and through the opening in the clamping member. The adjusting member is configured to pivot the clamping member between a first position in which a portion of the clamping member contacts the adjusting member to secure the pedestal to the trap and a second position in which the portion of the clamping member does not contact the adjusting member. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291191 | Press touch pop-up stopper - A press touch pop-up stopper is used in a basin and contains a pipe set fixed in an opening of a bottom end of the basin and including a hole disposed therein and having an outlet fixed on a top end of the hole; a stopper assembly received in the pipe set and including a plug, after the plug is pressed, it bounces automatically to turn on the outlet so as to flow water, after the plug is pressed again, it closing the outlet to stop flowing the water; a vertical connecting structure defined between the pipe set and the stopper assembly so that when the stopper assembly is pulled upward, it disengages from the pipe set, and when the stopper assembly is pressed downward to be received in the pipe set, it is connected with the pipe set. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291192 | TOILET TANK VALVE STRUCTURE - A toilet tank valve structure comprises partial discharge trigger, a whole discharge trigger, and a limiting unit capable of limiting a trigger movement of the partial discharge trigger, such that the whole discharge trigger is able to move the water seal further in distance than the partial discharge trigger. The partial discharge trigger is co-axially rotatable with the whole discharge trigger. The partial discharge trigger and the whole discharge trigger couple with a water seal. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291193 | SYSTEM FOR FILTERING WATER FROM SWIMMING POOLS - A system for cleaning water of a swimming pool is disclosed. The system includes at least one first housing, at least one second housing, at least one third housing and pipes. The first housing includes at least one skimmer element and a corresponding filtration element. The skimmer element receives water. The corresponding filtration element filters water drawn via the skimmer element. The second housing includes a pump element spaced apart from the first housing and draws water from the swimming pool and pump water into the first housing through the skimmer element and the filtration element, for filtering and purification purposes and finally ejecting filtered water. The third housing is spaced apart from the first and second housing and includes an output element to receive and eject filtered water. The system of the present disclosure is non invasive in nature and provides flexibility of installation. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291194 | STEAM GENERATOR FOR SAUNA - A steam generator for sauna device enabling a steam sauna in a sauna room, the steam generator comprising: a water tank; a steam tank with a heating device for heating water and generating steam, and a steam releasing hole for supplying steam to an external sauna room; a connecting tube installed between the water tank and the steam tank; and an air pressure equalizing tube installed between the water tank and the steam tank for a path for the steam in the steam tank to move into water of the water tank equalizing air pressure of the steam tank and the water tank. The heating device can generate steam rapidly with less energy and increases the thermal efficiency. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291195 | FIXTURE FOR A SINK - A dual-purpose fixture for a sink or wash basin, incorporating both a water tap and a hand dryer. The water tap has a spout arranged to project over the basin of the sink, and the hand dryer incorporates two or more hand-dryer nozzles—at least one for each of a user's hands. The left-hand nozzle is located on the left-hand side of the spout and the right-hand nozzle is located on the right-hand side of the spout, specifically so that the spout acts as a dividing partition between the two hand-dryer nozzles. This encourages correct usage of the hand-dryer. The fixture may be fitted to a sink or wall-mounted above the sink. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291196 | Transfer Belt Mechanism associated with patient transfer gurney system - The cantilevered stretcher has a transfer belt mechanism which includes two rollers mounted on the side having two flexible non endless belts, where ends of these two flexible non-endless belts attached to one roller and the other ends of these two flexible non-endless belts attached to second roller. Further one belt goes around the stretcher and the other belt goes around the plate below the stretcher. The arrangement of flexible non endless belts moving between the stretcher and plate in same directions, with upper flexible non endless belt going around the stretcher and lower belt going around the plate can be implemented in three and four roller systems. This mechanism can load the patient onto itself in a way that is efficient and easy to operate, thereby making the patient transfer process easier. Further this mechanism is conducive to sterilization, easier to maintain. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291197 | Patient Lift Device - A patient lifting and transfer device is shown which includes a pair of vertical columns having a horizontal bar connected between the two columns. There is provided a mobile support that is rotatively mounted to the lower portion of each vertical column. Each mobile support is elongated and rotatable from a first position where the elongated mobile support extends generally perpendicular to the horizontal bar to a second position where the mobile supports extend generally parallel to the horizontal bar. In the second position, the patient lifting and transport device is relatively narrow and can be moved through close quarters and also stored in relatively small areas. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291198 | UNDERCHAIR PET REST - A sheet disposed in a chair underside and attachable to the legs of the chair is disclosed. The sheet is configured for forming a downward droop from the weight of a pet and is designed to provide a comfortable resting place for a household cat and other pets as well as provide storage for various household items. The sheet may be attached to the chair by straps connected to and protruding from the perimeter of the sheet. Stiffening bars may be used to reinforce the sides of the sheet. Flaps attached to the sheet perimeter and attachable to the seat may be used to provide a dark and concealed environment for the pet to rest. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291199 | BED SIDE RAIL HAVING CAVITY FOR INFUSION UNIT - A patient care apparatus includes a bed to support a patient. The bed has a side rail with a cavity. The patient care apparatus also includes an infusion unit having a medical treatment control unit, a medical treatment line, and a medication container to contain medication. The medical treatment line is coupled to the medication container to conduct medication from the medication container to the patient. The medical treatment control unit and the medication container are positioned in the cavity. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291200 | HOSPITAL BED HAVING ALERT LIGHT - A bed includes a frame, a controller coupled to the frame, and a patient position detection system coupled to the frame and coupled to the controller. The patient position detection system has multiple modes of operation of varying sensitivities for determining whether a person supported on the frame has moved by a sufficient amount to activate an alarm. The frame includes a plurality of barriers. An alert light is coupled to one of the barriers. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291201 | Crib Slat Bumper System - A protective bumper pad system for installation on a crib having a plurality of vertical slats spaced a distance apart in parallel laterally spaced relation includes a plurality of generally rectangular soft flexible bumper pads, each having top and bottom ends, two laterally opposed longitudinal sides, a width sufficient to extend between two adjacent laterally spaced apart vertical slats of the crib, and ribbon tie members having one end secured to a respective longitudinal side of the pad, and having a free end extending a distance laterally outward therefrom to extend over the two adjacent laterally spaced apart slats of the crib and be tied together. The pads are removably secured between alternating adjacent pairs of the slats to span and occupy a space between the pairs of the slats leaving an unobstructed open space between adjacent pairs of the slats through which air can flow. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291202 | Massaging Bed - A method and apparatus for a sleep system is provided. More specifically, the invention provides a method and apparatus for an adjustable mattress that allows the user to increase or decrease the firmness of the mattress. Furthermore, the adjustable mattress has zones of adjustability thereby allowing two users to adjust the firmness of the mattress of each user's zone. The adjustable mattress is also multimodal. The motorized foundation contains adjustable massaging units that may be used for physical therapy and relaxation. Likewise, the motorized foundation may be used in relax mode to assist in obtaining sleep and awaken mode to gently awake the user by the stimulation of the adjustable mattress. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291203 | INFLATABLE EVACUATION MATTRESS - An inflatable body includes an elongate chamber delimited by two substantially parallel main walls and defining at least a portion of a base suitable for holding a person laid down thereon, the chamber being extended, integrally, on both sides of the base, beyond a transition area where the main walls are close to each other, by two raised lateral strips extending along at least the base portion, so as to laterally flank the person, wherein the main walls are braced by a plurality of drop stitch links, and at the location of the transition area, the inflatable body has seams bringing the main walls together, thereby causing a fold between the base and each of the raised lateral strips, with the seams being covered by a sealed lining wall. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291204 | AIR MATTRESS - Provided is an air mattress capable of preventing the occurrence of decubitus ulcers in a person lying on the air mattress. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291205 | MATTRESS ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS EMPLOYING ELASTIC BAND(S) ENCASEMENT, INCLUDING FOR BEDDING AND SEATING APPLICATIONS - Mattress assemblies and related methods employing elastic bands to provide at least a portion of an encasement, including for bedding and seating applications are disclosed. In one embodiment, a mattress assembly is provided. The mattress assembly may include a mattress core and an elastic foam edge-support band compressively engaged along the outer perimeter of the mattress core. The mattress core has a sleep surface and an outer perimeter width and length disposed in a corresponding width and length dimension of the sleep surface. Before assembly, the elastic foam edge-support band has a preassembled inner perimeter width and length, which are less in distance than the width and length of the mattress core. As disposed in the mattress assembly, the elastic foam edge-support band has an assembled inner perimeter width and length which are greater in distance than the preassembled inner perimeter width and length of the elastic foam edge-support band. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291206 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING LOAD FALL IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - An apparatus and method for controlling the operation of a laundry treating appliance having a rotatable treating chamber for holding laundry and a motor for rotating the treating chamber based on a monitored torque signal from the motor of the laundry treating appliance. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291207 | DISPERSE AZO DYES - Novel disperse azo dyes of formula (I), and processes for preparation thereof. These dyes possess superior washing fastness, sublimation fastness and light fastness. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291208 | DUAL-FUNCTION LINT BRUSH AND VIBRATOR DEVICE - A dual-function device embodying a functional, conventional lint roller style of lint brush, but with a hollow outer casing that houses a conventional vibrator for sexual stimulation. The hollow outer casing is composed of two molded plastic halves that assemble together to conceal a vibrator placed within. The dual-function aspect is in order to camouflage the vibrator aspect of the present invention in order to avoid embarrassment for the user. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291209 | PIPE LINING PREPARATION ASSEMBLY - An example sewer preparation from the main (PFM) device provides for the inspection and preparation of the sewer pipe from the main sewer pipe. The PFM device provides for the insertion of one or more individual and separately controllable tools into the sewer pipe. The tools include a clean out tool and a camera. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291210 | Cinnamon' wash and wipe towelettes - Cinnamon' Wash and Wipe Towellettes are made up of two terry cloth type cloths cut and made into little puppet like wash cloths. The shape of little Cinnamon' men. Which makes bathing way cooler than just with a plain regular wash cloth. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291211 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING CONSUMABLE DRINK AND FOOD CONTAINERS - A cleaning apparatus configured to clean a consumable drink or food container includes a handle portion, a bristle base, and a plurality of bristles. The handle portion, which is generally cylindraceous, includes a first end, a second end, a grip, and an end portion. The grip is positioned proximate to the first end and comprises a gripping feature. The gripping feature is configured to facilitate gripping of the cleaning apparatus by a user. The end portion is positioned proximate to the second end and includes an attachment structure. The attachment structure is configured to enable attachment of the cleaning apparatus to an accessory. The bristle base is capable of being positioned adjacent to the first end of the handle portion. The plurality of bristles are attached to and project outwardly from the bristle base. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291212 | RESONANT VIBRATION-ENHANCING CLEANING ATTACHMENT FOR AN ULTRASONIC POWERED HANDLE - A cleaning attachment for an ultrasonic powered handle includes a shaft mounting a cleaning implement (brush or scraper) at a tip end and either two parallel transverse channels in a front surface near the cleaning implement, or two parallel transverse channels in opposite side surfaces, so as to increase the resonant vibrational frequency of the cleaning implement beyond that expected from vibration generated by the ultrasonic powered handle. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291213 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT WITH MECHANICAL ENERGY HARVESTING - A mechanical energy harvesting toothbrush may employ circuits and devices to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. Such conversion can be done using piezoelectric devices to convert stresses and strains from bending of the toothbrush head and/or bristles during use, and can be done using electromagnetic generators involving passing a magnet through a coil to induce current. The resulting electric energy may be rectified, and stored in a storage device, such as a capacitor or rechargeable battery. A switching circuit may be configured to detect the level of energy stored in the storage device, and to close an electrical connection when a predetermined level of energy (e.g., a charge) has been reached. The predetermined level may correspond to a desired amount of brushing. The closing of the electrical connection may be used to power output devices when that desired amount of brushing has been reached. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291214 | FLEXIBLE STRIP BRUSH, FLEXIBLE BELT BRUSH, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A flexible strip brush element is constructed from multiple monofilaments arranged in a parallel fashion and attached at one end to a flexible base. The monofilaments are attached to the base by intermingling material from the base with material from the monofilaments. The free ends of the monofilaments collectively form a bristle end zone. A plurality of flexible strip brush elements may be bonded side-by-side so the free ends of the monofilaments form a common bristle end zone. to The bonded flexible strip brush elements may take the form of a linear section or may be fashioned into an endless loop or jointless spiral. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291215 | FLEXIBLE STRIP BRUSH, FLEXIBLE BELT BRUSH, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A flexible strip brush element is constructed from multiple monofilaments arranged in a parallel fashion and attached at one end to a flexible base. The monofilaments are attached to the base by intermingling material from the base with material from the monofilaments. The free ends of the monofilaments collectively form a bristle end zone. A plurality of flexible strip brush elements may be bonded side-by-side so the free ends of the monofilaments form a common bristle end zone. The bonded flexible strip brush elements may take the form of a linear section or may be fashioned into an endless loop or jointless spiral. The base may comprise a polymer and a reinforcing material. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291216 | WIPER DEVICE FOR VEHICLE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADE WITH A HEATING ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a wiper device ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291217 | Windshield Wiper Blade and Suited for Removal of Solid Material - A wiper blade device with a durable mesh sponge member attached between two removable wiper blade members. The combination sponge and wiper blade construction provides a unitary device that combines the two distinct functions of cleaning solids and wiping water from vehicular windshields. The device further provides minimal windshield obstruction given its construction, improving current wiper blade capabilities without degrading visibility or impacting safety of the vehicle. The device may comprise a wiper blade refill attachable to a wiper blade mount, providing the practitioner with an improved windshield wiper blade that is cost effective and one that requires no modification of the vehicle to implement. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291218 | Floor Treatment Apparatus - The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floored surface that includes a platform adapted to support the weight of an operator. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is capable of generally performing 360° turns to facilitate the treatment of difficult to access portions of the floored surface. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291219 | Collecting apparatus of sucked materials for vacuum cleaner appliances - A collection apparatus for use in vacuum cleaners appliance to collect sucked up materials includes a tank that has a bottom, peripheral walls and an upper opening opposite to the bottom, and that is adapted to be closed by a removable lid; suction means that are coupled to the tank to create a negative pressure therein; and separation means that separate the sucked up materials from the air flows moving in a suction direction defined from an inlet into the tank and an outlet from the tank, which are either wet separation means or dry separation means that can be alternately and interchangeably mounted within the tank using removable mounting means. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291220 | GROMMET FOR WIRE HARNESS - Waterproof performance of a grommet is stabilized, the grommet being inserted and engaged with a through-hole having a burring in a body panel. A grommet for a wire harness is externally fitted to the wire harness routed in a vehicle and is mounted to a through-hole from which a burring of a body panel projects. The grommet includes a one-piece molded component of one of rubber and elastomer and an annular body engagement recess in an outer peripheral surface of a tubular portion through which the wire harness is inserted. A size between two side surfaces that define a bottom surface of the body engagement portion is set to be less than a projection size of the burring projecting from a periphery of the through-hole. A projecting front end surface of the burring is wedged in and pressed into contact with one of the side surfaces to serve as a seal point. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291221 | DEVICE FOR FEEDING ONE OR MORE LINES THROUGH AN OPENING IN A WALL OR A FLOOR - The invention relates to a device ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291222 | Door hinge - A door hinge includes two hinge parts that are connected to each other in articulating fashion. One of the hinge parts has a base plate for attachment to a door frame or door leaf and at least one insert that is adjustable in two directions (x, y, z) relative to the base plate. An intermediate piece is situated between the insert and the base plate that is movable relative to the base plate along a first linear guide in a first direction (x). The insert is movable relative to the intermediate piece along a second linear guide in a second direction (z). A fixing means for providing a clamping locking action extends through a front section of the base plate, the intermediate piece and the insert. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291223 | Needle Bearing Hinge Assembly - Disclosed is an enclosed needle bearing hinge mechanism having externally rotatable race surfaces, internal needle bearings, an internal pathway for introducing grease into the assembly for improved lubrication, reduced wear and a construction adapted to support large door or latch loads. The assembly comprises a housing having at least one needle bearing in contact with an outer rotating race, stationary or counter-rotating interior races, a central pin shaft and an internal pathway for lubrication to be communicated from a topmost grease fitting to the contact interface between the needle bearing and outer rotating race. One or plurality of needle bearing assemblies and counter-rotating outer races may be present within the assembly, each with an independent grease pathway branch. The pathway comprises a hollow internal conduit that allows lubricant to contact each needle bearing in the assembly, reducing friction and improving longevity of the hinge bearing assembly. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291224 | SLIDING MECHANISM - The present invention discloses a sliding mechanism including a first board, a second board, a first fixed piece, a frame, a first elastic element and a first sliding element. The second board includes a first slot. The first fixed piece passes through the first slot to be disposed on the first board. The first elastic element is disposed in the frame. When the second board slides a first distance relative to the first board, the first sliding element slides along a first direction to press the first elastic element, so as to make the first elastic element generate a first elastic force. When the second board slides a second distance relative to the first board, the first sliding element slides along a second direction and makes the first elastic element release the first elastic force. It makes the second board slide automatically relative to the first board. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291225 | Door hinge for a hidden placement between a door leaf and door frame - A door hinge is provided for a hidden placement between a door leaf and door frame. The door hinge has two recess elements that are insertable into recesses in the door frame and in the narrow side of the door leaf and two hinge brackets that are connected in articulating fashion. Each of the recess elements also has two guide elements that accommodate the ends of the hinge brackets. The guide elements each have a guide section with two sliding guides and two rotary seats. An end of a hinge bracket is secured in only one respective sliding guide and rotary seat, where the other sliding guide and the other rotary seat remain correspondingly unoccupied. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291226 | DEVICE FOR FASTENING A FUNCTIONAL UNIT IN A FURNITURE BODY - The invention relates to a device ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291227 | FASTENING ARRANGEMENT - A fastening arrangement for fastening a flexible element to a rigid element is provided. The fastening arrangement comprising a first closure element and a second closure element, which each consist of a plug part, a housing part and a catch. Each closure element is closed in that the plug part is put together with the housing part in a closing direction until snapping into place in a closed position, so that the plug part and the housing part are held at each other against the closing direction. Each housing part is formed such that by means of a relative movement of the housing part relative to the plug part in an opening direction, which differs from the closing direction, the plug part is pushed out of the catch and the closure element hence can be opened. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291228 | Sling Retainer - A rifle sling retainer comprising an elongated curved base plate for bearing a flexible gun sling strap and having a body and first and second end portions where the first end portion is bent at an angle to the base plate for preventing the flexible strap from moving laterally in the direction of the said first end portion. The retainer can be attached to clothing or constructed in the form of a clip to be attached to the shoulder strap of a back pack. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291229 | BACKPACK STORAGE APPARATUS - Apparatus used to create storage space on the outside of a backpack and method for using such apparatus are described. The storage apparatus comprises a restraining device configured to store items on the outside of a backpack and an assembly for connecting the restraining device to a backpack. This assembly contains a grasping device and a connection device removably attached to the grasping device so that the fabric of the backpack is retained between the grasping device and the connection device. Items can then be stored on the outside of the backpack under the restraining device or the items can be attached to the restraining device itself. Using the connection assembly, the restraining device can be quickly attached to a wide variety of locations on the backpack and can be used with a wide variety of types, sizes, and shapes of backpacks. Other embodiments are also described. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291230 | WEDGE TYPE ROPE FASTENING DEVICE FOR ELEVATOR - A wedge-type rope fastening device for an elevator includes: a socket including a through hole formed therethrough, the through hole including a first inner wall surface and a second inner wall surface inclined with respect to the first inner wall surface; and a wedge around which a rope is looped, the wedge including a first outer wall surface and a second outer wall surface inclined with respect to the first outer wall surface, the rope being sandwiched between the first inner wall surface and the first outer wall surface and between the second inner wall surface and the second outer wall surface. An inclination angle of the second outer wall surface relative to the first outer wall surface is larger than an inclination angle of the second inner wall surface relative to the first inner wall surface. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291231 | CABLE TIE - A cable tie is revealed. The cable tie includes a slot base with an insertion hole, a belt and at least one fastener. At least one surface of the insertion hole is a slanted surface. Locking teeth is arranged at a surface of the belt. The fastener is mounted into the insertion hole of the slot base correspondingly. The fastener includes a slanted surface corresponding to the slanted surface of the slot base, and projecting teeth corresponding to the locking teeth of the belt. When the belt is inserted through the insertion hole of the slot base to bind objects tightly, the fastener is mounted into the insertion hole so that the projecting teeth of the fastener are engaged with the locking teeth of the belt so as to lock and fix the belt. The cable tie can be used again once the belt is released from the fastener. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291232 | HOSE CLAMP - A hose clamp includes a first grip piece ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291233 | Modular and Convertible Straps and Accessories - A kit comprises one or more modular strap segments. Strap segments each comprise one or more end connectors and one or more strap lengths attached to each other with one or more loop connectors. Each end connector comprises a gate sized to accommodate attaching the connector to other items and strap lengths. Preferably, the gate is a spring loaded pivoting door, and the outer perimeter of the end connector is substantially smooth. Each strap length comprises strap material of any length or width and optional embellishments. Loop connectors can be integral with the material or can be attached to the material such that strap material has a loop at one end or at each end. Directly or with additional intermediary connectors, strap segments can be connected with other strap segments in series or parallel to create a modular strap of any length, configuration, or arrangement desired. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291234 | RELEASABLE PACK FOR PARACHUTING WHEN CARRYING EQUIPMENT - A separating mechanism for releasing an equipment bag. The mechanism includes a base assembly, a removable soft loop assembly, an attachment ring, and a retention member. The base assembly includes a base member, an aperture, and one or more base assembly rings. The soft loop assembly includes a soft loop base and a soft loop. The soft loop is inserted through the aperture and a first of the base assembly rings. The soft loop base is configured to not be pulled through the aperture. A last of the base assembly rings is inserted through the attachment ring. The retention member is inserted through the soft loop to restrain the first base assembly ring. The base assembly rings are sequentially engaged to couple the attachment ring with the base member. The retention member is pulled out of the soft loop to release the base assembly rings thereby releasing the attachment ring. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291235 | Slider for Slide Fastener - A slider is structured such that a tab attaching rod is integrally formed in a cantilevered state in an upper blade of a slider body, and a blocking member blocking an insertion gap which is formed between the upper blade and a free end portion of the tab attaching rod is engaged with a mounting portion of the slider body so as to be immovably fixed, and is provided with an occlusion retaining structure which retains a blocked state of the insertion gap at a time of fixing the blocking member and can prevent the other member from intruding into the insertion gap. Accordingly, the slider can easily attach a tab afterward to the tab attaching rod. Further, it is possible to securely prevent the other member from intruding between the upper blade and the free end portion of the tab attaching rod. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291236 | ZIPPER HEAD STRUCTURE - A zipper head structure includes a slider body, a pull-tab, and a locking hook. The slider body has an assembling surface for disposing an extension and a ridge. The pull-tab has a holding portion on one end with an opening formed on an opposite end. A hinge portion is defined between the opening and the corresponding end of the pull-tab, with the hinge portion being opposite of the holding portion. The pull-tab is disposed onto the assembling surface of the slider body. The extension of the slider body is received by the opening of the pull-tab. The hinge portion is disposed in between the ridge and the extension. The locking hook is secured to the assembling surface of the slider body. By restricting the movement of the hinge portion, the pull-tab is prevented from separating with the slider body when pulling the zipper. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291237 | Assembly of an Overmolded Element Having Hooks and of a Mold Including a Pedestal - An assembly comprising firstly an overmolded element having hooks, designed to be overmolded in a molded article, the overmolded element forming an open internal space defined by two end side walls and a bottom, from which hooks stemming from the element project; and secondly a mold having its internal walls defining an internal volume that is the same shape as the article to be formed by molding in the mold, at least one pedestal projecting into the internal volume from said inside wall(s), the overmolded element being in contact with the pedestal while the molding foam is being cast, the pedestal including a rail-shaped portion having two opposite outer side faces, and, while the foam is being cast, the respective end side walls of the overmolded element are in contact with the respective opposite outer side faces, without hooks being interposed between them. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291238 | SENSOR ATTACHMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR FLEXIBLE BAGS - An optical sensor holding device adapted to be integrated with a flexible bag, said device comprising
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20120291239 | TONGUE - A tongue comprises a housing case in a substantially box form for housing a tongue plate and inclusive of a through hole formed at a position facing an insertion hole of the tongue plate so as to allow insertion of a webbing, and a stopper bar, with a folded portion of the webbing hung therearound, which is arranged striding over the insertion hole of the tongue plate, allowed to slide back and forth with reference to the tongue plate and urged rearward by a urging unit in contact with a pair of front end surfaces on a pair of engagement parts provided at longitudinal ends of the stopper bar. The housing case includes a plurality of ribs arranged upright on an inner surface thereof along a front-rear direction so as to press the webbing which is arranged to face the inner surface and hung around the stopper bar meets. The plurality of ribs are arranged in parallel to one another in a direction orthogonal to a sliding direction of the stopper bar. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291240 | CLIP - A clip includes a first member engaging a first attached member, and a second member supported in the first member and engaging a second attached member. The clip connects both attached members, and when a load acts in a direction separating both attached members, the clip allows a separation of both attached members only for a predetermined distance. The first member includes a base portion engaging the first attached member, a protruding piece portion in the base portion, and an expanded head portion wider than the protruding piece portion formed in an end portion of the protruding piece portion. The second member includes a through hole through which the protruding piece portion loosely passes, and a cylinder portion supported in the protruding piece portion to be displaced in a protruding direction thereof, and also retained in the protruding piece portion by the base portion and the expanded head portion. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291241 | DOCKING SYSTEM - For each capture mechanism of a plurality of three capture mechanisms, a necked coupling element received by a corresponding socket slides therealong and engages a corresponding latch lever biased in an open position and rotates the latch lever to a closed position as the necked coupling element is slid within the socket towards a bottom thereof. A latch locked biased against the latch lever engages a notch in the latch lever when the latch lever is closed so as to latch the latch lever in the closed position and thereby capture the necked coupling element within the socket. The latch lever is unlatched by releasing the latch lock from engagement with the latch. Different latch levers incorporate different shaped surfaces that engage different corresponding necked coupling elements captured thereby so as to provide for respectively constraining in one, two and three degrees-of-freedom, respectively. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291242 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR LACE STRANDS, TIGHTENING SYSTEM HAVING SUCH DEVICE, AND FOOTWEAR HAVING SUCH SYSTEM - A device for locking strands of laces, including a hollow body demarcating a cavity, the cavity defining at least one passageway for passage of the lace strands, the locking device including a locking member, the locking member being movable between a locking position and a release position, the locking device operating via cooperation of the locking member with each passageway to lock each lace strand by a wedging effect, an elastic mechanism biasing the locking member towards the locking position. The locking device acts for at least three lace strands, and at least one passageway is adapted to receive two superposed lace strands. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291243 | Shower Curtain Hooks - A shower curtain hook includes a generally S-shaped member including a top portion configured to slideably engage a rod having a first diameter, and a bottom portion; the top portion including a curved section and a straight section extending from one end of the curved section; and a ball attached to an end of the straight section, wherein a distance between the ball and the bottom portion is smaller the first diameter. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291244 | Jig for Mounting a Stack of Belleville Springs - The invention relates to mounting of a stack of Belleville springs about a shaft. The individual springs of the stack are first positioned over the shaft. A jig is then placed over the shaft and the springs and has at least one axially extending pressure bar that is radially inwardly biased to urge the inner circumferences of all the springs into contact with axially aligned points on the surface of the shaft. The springs are then compressed using a compression element while they are still urged by the pressure bar against the shaft. Finally, to retain the springs on the shaft and maintain the springs in compression, a split retaining clip is pressed onto to the shaft until it engages in a groove. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291245 | TOOL TO CRIMP NON-METALLIC TUBING ONTO FITTINGS - A low-cost crimping tool is provided for crimping non-metallic tubing such as PEX tubing connections. The tool includes two primary pieces which fit together forming an integral pivot without being pinned together about which the tool may be closed with pliers to form a secure tubing connection. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291246 | DRAIN APPARATUS - In one embodiment, a system is provided, including a plug removal shield. The plug removal shield further includes a tube configured to surround a plug retaining a fluid volume, and a mount configured to hold the tube relative to the plug. The tube includes a port configured to pass a plug removal tool into proximity with the plug. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291247 | ANTENNA ASSEMBLY FIXTURE - An antenna assembly fixture used to assemble a securing frame to an antenna includes a base body, a first mounting structure, a sliding structure, and a second mounting structure. The first mounting structure located on the base body defines a first mounting slot for holding the antenna. The sliding structure includes two positioning plates located on the base body, guiding post at the positioning plates, and a sliding portion located between the positioning plates. The second mounting structure located on the sliding portion defines a second mounting slot. The second mounting slot is aligned with the first mounting slot and holds the securing frame, the sliding portion moves along the guiding post and enables the securing frame to move towards the antenna, and the securing frame and the antenna are assembled together. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291248 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR A COMBINED CASTING AND ROLLING INSTALLATION - An apparatus for producing hot-rolled products in a combined casting-rolling installation when there is a planned or unplanned interruption to production. This can bridge an interruption in production downstream of the cutting-up and delivering device ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120291249 | METHOD FOR CONVERTING A MECHANICAL ENGAGEMENT INTERFACE TO A MAGNETIC ENGAGEMENT INTERFACE - An interface system for hook and loop engagement structures comprises a first interface patch and a second interface patch. The first interface patch has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface thereof. Hook engagement structures extend from the first major surface of the first interface patch. A first magnetic element is embedded within the first interface patch between said first and second major surfaces thereof. The second interface patch has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface thereof. Loop engagement structures extend from the first major surface of the second interface patch. A second magnetic element is embedded within the second interface patch between said first and second major surfaces thereof. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291250 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING OR REMOVING A MOTOR VEHICLE BATTERY - A method for mounting or removing a power supply container of a drive motor of a motor vehicle that is secured to the motor vehicle using a bolt acted on by a piston. The method includes: acting on the piston to move the pistons relative to the bolt so as to disengage the bolt; and rotating the bolt such as to lock or unlock the bolt and lock or unlock the battery. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291251 | Electronic Device Used In A Health Care Setting - An electronic device for use in a health care setting has a rigid enclosure assembly formed by a rigid shell and a rigid printed circuit board carrying circuitry for operating the device. A switch dome layer and an overlay are independently attached to the device but not to each other, whereby the overlay may be removed without disturbing the dome layer and a better tactile response is achieved. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291252 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STIFFENING AND HOLDING A WORKPIECE FOR MACHINING - The invention is a clamping plate used to stiffen and hold a large, thin workpiece having low inherent stiffness. The clamping plate has a back layer, an intermediate layer and a contact layer. A plurality of grooves, which serve as air channels, is provided in the contact layer and the intermediate layer impart flexibility to the clamping plate. The clamping plate has sufficient flexibility to adapt to the specified contour of the workpiece. The contact layer is placed against the workpiece and vacuum apparatus provides suction through the air channels, which are in flow communication with each other between the two layers, to hold the workpiece against the clamping plate. One or more seals defines a holding area on the contact layer and prevent loss of suction. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291253 | INDUCTION DRYER - In an induction heater, preheated, pressurized air is further heated in the heating cabinet and also drawn into the coil tube via a suction fan. The simultaneous pulling and pushing of the twice-heated air through the tube provides superior air flow to pick up more moisture from the can ends being dried. The tube ends rest on upwardly concave collars and are held in place by gravity, with a single screw acting as a stop above to prevent upward movement. Removal requires only removing the single screw at each end then lifting the tube straight up out of the cabinet, which is facilitated by providing a hinged cover on the cabinet. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291254 | MANUFACTURING ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR MODULE - Certain processes for manufacturing an electrochemical sensor module include assembly first and second housing portions of sensor modules; dispensing a sensor fiber across multiple first housing portions; joining the first and second housing portions; and separating the sensor modules by cutting the sensor fiber. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291255 | UNLOCKING TOOL FOR MALE CONNECTOR - A connector of a cable (e.g., a 30-pin connector) can be used to facilitate various security-related and other functionalities. For example, a connector can include security locking mechanisms for engaging or locking the connector to a portable electronic device. A connector can additionally support the transmission of security signals, data signals, power, and/or the like. An unlocking tool can be used to disengage a connector locked to the portable electronic device. More specifically, the unlocking tool can be applied to a connector and cause the locking mechanisms of the connector to release such that the connector can be freely disconnected from a connected portable electronic device. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291256 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DORSALLY CARRYING A DEVICE - Systems and methods for carrying an electronic device on a hand includes a base plate; a palm strap coupled to the base plate to secure the base plate to the hand; and a moveable plate coupled to the base plate through at least a horizontal hinge and a vertical hinge to position the mobile device in a horizontal landscape mode or a vertical portrait mode. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291257 | METHOD OF USING A FASCIA VALANCE SYSTEM AS SIGNAGE - A method of using a fascia valance system as signage, wherein the aluminum fascia valance is designed to accommodate a fabric insert. The fabric insert may be printed upon with wording or an image, such as a company trademark, logo, or tagline, or an advertisement. The user of the fascia valance system may remove and replace the inserts to accommodate the user's signage needs. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291258 | Process for Producing Nested Refuse Bags - A process for preparing a package of nested refuse bags includes the steps of (a) providing a continuous roll of connected bags, each bag having opposed open and closed ends when separated from the continuous roll of bags; (b) separating a first bag from the continuous roll of bags; (c) separating a next bag from the continuous roll; (d) opening the next bag's open end to present an opening larger than the closed end of an immediately proceeding bag; (e) moving the next bag open end over the immediately previously separated bag closed end until the next bag open end is substantially adjacent the immediately previously separated bag open end and the immediately previously separated bag is substantially nested in the next bag; and (f) returning to the step of separating a next bag until a predetermined number of bags have been separated from the continuous roll of bags. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291259 | MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module includes a heat conductive body portion adapted to conduct heat generated by the LEDs to an adjacent heat sink. As a result, the LEDs are able to be operated with a higher current than normally allowed. Thus, brightness and performance of the LEDs is increased without decreasing the life expectancy of the LEDs. The LED modules can be used in a variety of illumination applications employing one or more modules. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291260 | GROUND VIAS FOR ENHANCED PREAMP HEAT RELEASE IN HARD DISK DRIVES - Described is a preamp flex cable for use in a hard drive. The flex cable incorporates a stiffener layer operable to provide a mechanical support, an insulating layer provided over the stiffener layer and having at least one via provided therein to expose the stiffener layer, and at least one conductive layer provided over the insulating layer. The at least one conductive layer forms an electrical circuit and at least one heat removing element that extends through the via and establishes a contact with the stiffener layer. In one implementation, the heat removing element includes a rectangular plate having a recessed center portion and an edge portion. The recessed center portion protrudes through the at least one via in the insulating layer to mechanically couple with the stiffener. In another implementation, the heat removing element includes first portion and second rectangular portions. The first portion protrudes through the at least one via in the insulating layer to thermally couple with the stiffener and the second portion is disposed over the insulating layer, such that the second portion can be thermally coupled to the preamp. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291261 | HANGING STORAGE C-CHANNEL SPLICE SYSTEM - A hanging storage system is presented with an improved support beam splicing method that allows the use of short metal beams to carry the load of a long beam. The support beams are three-sided angle iron product with a C-shaped cross section designed to permit a system assembled from such products to carry increased weight of stored items. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291262 | METHOD FOR JOINING TWO OBJECTS AND CORRESPONDING JOINING ELEMENT - A first and a second object are joined with the aid of a joining element including at least in the region of its distal and proximal ends a thermoplastic material. Two blind holes facing each other are provided in the two objects and the joining element is positioned in the blind holes such that its distal and proximal ends are in contact with the bottom faces of the blind holes and such that there is a gap between the two objects. This assembly is then positioned between a support and a sonotrode. The sonotrode and the support are forced towards each other, while the sonotrode is vibrated, thereby liquefying at least part of the material having thermoplastic properties, there, where the joining element ends are pressed against the bottom faces of the holes and allowing the liquefied material to infiltrate into pores. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291263 | ROTARY TABLE FOR PERMANENT MAGNET ROTATING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PERMANENT MAGNET ROTATING MACHINE - A method for assembling rotors which is applicable to a large axial gap type permanent magnet rotating machine. A permanent magnet rotating machine comprising: a rotating shaft; at least two rotors comprising a table-like structure and permanent magnets attached thereto, the table-like structures being connected to the rotating shaft and being disposed in an axial direction of the rotating shaft; and a stator comprising a table-like structure and stator coils around which a copper wire is wound, said stator being disposed in a gap formed by the rotors so that the stator being separated from the rotating shaft, is manufactured by the following steps of assembling the two rotors such that a predetermined gap is formed therebetween; and mounting the magnets on the table-like structures by inserting the magnet from the radially outer side of the table-like structures towards the center of the rotation. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291264 | Nitrogen Silylated Compounds As Additives In Non-Aqueous Solutions For Electrochemical Cells - The invention relates to the use of a nitrogen silylated compound as additive in a nonaqueous electrolytic solution. The electrolytic solution is suitable for use in electrochemical cells such as lithium and lithium ion batteries. Batteries using this electrolytic solution have long cycle life and high capacity retention. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291265 | Pressing Device - A pressing device for attaching a touch panel to a casing is disclosed. The pressing device includes a main body, a pressing mechanism, a mounting base for mounting and positioning the casing, a plurality of guiding poles, and a carrier for carrying the touch panel. The guiding poles pass through the pressing mechanism for guiding the pressing mechanism to move in a perpendicular direction corresponding to the mounting base. The pressing mechanism has a protruding portion for pressing the casing, and the protruding portion is formed corresponding to the outline of the casing, such that the pressing force applied on the casing is even and the casing would not sway. The main body has a plurality of tracks, so as to have a carrier with a large area moving thereon. Thus, the carrier has sufficient area for carrying a touch panel. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291266 | Carrier and Pressing Device Having the Same - A carrier and a pressing device for attaching a panel to a casing are disclosed. The carrier includes a carrier main body; a carrier plate; a plurality elastic components; and a supporting component. The carrier plate is configured to carry the panel. The supporting component is connected to the carrier main body and the carrier plate to be a pivot for the carrier plate to rotate around the carrier main body. Each of the elastic components is connected to the carrier plate and the carrier main body, such that the carrier plate may restore upon having force applied thereon and tilt, so as to be adapted to the different sizes of the panel and the casing. Therefore, the panel is completely attached to the casing, and the attachment of the panel and the casing is thus effectively improved. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291267 | JOINT APPARATUS - In a joint apparatus, a transfer region and a processing region are formed. In the transfer region, a transfer mechanism transferring a first substrate, a second substrate, or a superposed substrate, a position adjusting mechanism adjusting an orientation in a horizontal direction of the first substrate or the second substrate, and a reversing mechanism reversing front and rear surfaces of the second substrate are provided. In the processing region, a first holding member mounting and holding the first substrate on an upper surface thereof, a second holding member holding the second substrate on a lower surface thereof, and a pressing and moving member bringing one end portion of the first substrate and one end portion of the second substrate into abutment with each other and pressing the one end portions when joining the first substrate and the second substrate together are provided. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291268 | AUXILIARY TOOL FOR ASSEMBLING VOICE COIL MOTOR - An auxiliary tool, for assembling a number of voice coil motors, includes a number of trays, a rod member, and two limiting members. Each of the trays includes a main portion and a plurality of support arms extending away from the main portion. The main portion includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The support arms and the main portion cooperatively define two receiving spaces respectively on the top surface and the bottom surface. Each voice coil motor is received in two receiving spaces of two neighboring trays and clamped by the two neighboring trays. The rod member passes through trays and the voice coil motors. The two limiting members are sleeved over the rod member at two ends of the rod member. The trays and the voice coil motors are limited between the two limiting members. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291269 | Vapor Lamp Assembly Technique and Power Supply - An LED lamp that couples a heatsink with LEDs mounted on it to a glass envelope with a surface area equivalent to approximately that of a conventional light bulb, and by using a coolant vapor within the glass envelop, the lamp can be made much lighter and more cheaply. The heat generated by the LEDs is dissipated by the glass surface and not conducted into the heatsink. The heatsink can thus be mostly for the power supply. This allows for a reduced operating temperature for the power supply components that allows for a longer expected life for the power supply. In addition, the LED light bulb of the present invention can have nearly the same shape and appearance as a standard incandescent bulb. The invention can also have an advanced flyback power supply. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291270 | LAMINATED CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A plurality of ceramic green sheets having printed strip inner electrodes patterns, each including a thick portion at a width-direction center and thin portions at respective width-direction sides of the thick portion, are laminated so that the thin portions overlap and the thick portions do not overlap to form an unfired mother laminated body. This unfired mother laminated body is cut along predetermined cut lines that are vertical to each other to obtain a plurality of unfired ceramic element assemblies. By applying ceramic paste to cover exposed portions of inner electrode patterns exposed to lateral surfaces, side gap areas are formed between a first inner electrode pattern and first and second lateral surfaces of the unfired ceramic element assembly and between a second inner electrode pattern and the first and second lateral surfaces. | 2012-11-22 |
20120291271 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF COUPLING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS - Systems and methods are provided for coupling a plurality of electrical conductors, such as wires. A connector is provided including a plurality of bores or channels formed into a preferably unitary connector body, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the bores or channels intersects at least a portion of another of the bores or channels. The bores or channels are preferably formed along bore axes, which may be coplanar. A method according to the present invention includes inserting an insulated electrical conductor into a connector body and rotating a conductive rotational member threaded into a bore or channel formed in a connector body so as to electrically contact the conductive portion of the insulated conductor and at least one other electrically conductive surface. | 2012-11-22 |