48th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130312149 | INTERNAL VEST DIVIDER FOR ARMOR PLATING - A divider member positioned at an intermediate location within a pocket associated with a garment for receiving at least one armor plate member, the divider member extending only partially along the height of the pocket and segregating the pocket into two separate compartments, each compartment being adaptable for receiving an minor plate member. The divider member is attachable to opposed portions forming the pocket and functions to restrict movement of the armor plate members within their respective compartments to maximize protection to the wearer during tactical maneuvering. One or both end portions of the divider member may be removably attachable to the opposed pocket portions for enabling a single armor plate member to be utilized within the space provided by the pocket, and the opposed end portions of the divider member may be attached to the opposed pocket portions in an offset manner. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312150 | PERSONAL LOAD-CARRYING SYSTEM - Personal load-carrying systems are described. Embodiments include a waist belt having a pocket within which a support panel sets. An upper portion of the support panel resides in a sleeve coupled to a backpack or ballistic garment. The support panel thus supports some of the weight of the backpack or ballistic garment and transfers the load to the waist belt. Embodiments include personal load-carrying systems in which a backpack and ballistic garment use the same waist belt and support panel, and are interchangeable thereupon. Variations include personal load-carrying systems in which a ballistic garment and backpack are worn simultaneously. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312151 | Cold Weather Welding Mask having Heated Forced Air Means - A cold climate welding mask is provided for combatting interior fogging, condensation, and frost development within the welding mask interior. The device comprises a welding mask structure, a forced air means, a heating means, and a power supply for injecting a heated air stream through the mask interior to remove the user's breath therefrom and to warm the mask interior for comfort purposes. Also provided is a welding mask lens having internal heating elements therein for direct fog prevention. The device may comprises an attachable, auxiliary unit that is attachable to a traditional welding mask, or preferably the device comprises a defined welding mask structure having the elements embedded therein for cold climate and cold environmental welding use. Ideally the device is provided for use by welding operators working in extremely cold or outdoor climates where a user's breath can create internal fogging, condensation, and frost within the mask interior. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312152 | TWO-WAY PROTECTIVE PAD CONSTRUCTION - A protective pad including a rigid shell bounded by a perimeter and a gasket engaging the perimeter so that forces applied to the shell are dissipated through the gasket before transferring to a wearer of the protective pad. The rigid shell cooperates with the gasket to provide a trampoline effect or two way spring. This effectively absorbs shock from forces generated by the opponent, so that the wearer and a colliding opponent both encounter reduced forces. The shell can bow outwardly to form a cavity above the wearer when the gasket is placed adjacent the wearer, which can prevent the rigid shell from bottoming out against the wearer upon impact. The protective pad can be implemented in a thumb protector including a stopper disposed between adjacent rigid shells covering proximal and distal portions of a digit. The stopper can engage the shells and effectively prevent hyperextension of the digit. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312153 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE - A method of manufacturing a garment is provided that includes applying an adhesive layer to a first ply and/or a second ply in a first amount in a first zone where structural support is desired and in a second amount in a second zone where breathability is desired; arranging the first and second plies with respect to one another so that the adhesive layer is therebetween; and activating the adhesive layer to secure the first and second plies to one another. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312154 | UPPER BODY WEAR - An upper garment having a gusset including three blocks of a flank part, an underarm part, and a sleeve part. The flank part and the sleeve part each have both side edges defined by a gently curved line or a straight line. The underarm part of the gusset includes a front convex part -and a back convex part at both side edges of a front underarm part and a back underarm part, the front convex part -and the back convex part being gradually curved so as to become largest in width in a vicinity of an arm hole bottom. A front body piece, a back body piece, and a sleeve to which the front convex part and the back convex part of the gusset are sewn are configured in different shapes without concaves that are matched with the front convex part and the back convex part of the gusset. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312155 | WOVEN FABRIC EXCELLENT IN TRANSPARENCY, AND DOWN JACKET - An object of the present invention is to provide a woven fabric having high transparency that a batting is made see-through, having a strength necessary for side clothes of clothing or futons, and further having a low air-permeability in order to provide an unprecedented clothing or futon whose batting is seen through. A woven fabric of the present invention is characterized in comprising a multifilament having a single yarn fineness of 0.5 to 3.0 dtex and a total fineness of 3 to 25 dtex, wherein the woven fabric has a cover factor of 1300 to 2500, a visible light transmittance of 25% to 80%, and an L* value of 37 or higher. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312156 | Sun Protection Device - A sun protection device including a frame and a drape attached to the frame, where at least a portion of the frame can be removably positioned between the crown and the sweatband of a hat. When the frame is positioned between the crown and sweatband of the hat, the drape hangs downward from the crown, thereby shading at least a portion of a wearer's neck. In one embodiment, the frame and the drape extend around at least one half (and preferably about two-thirds) of the circumference of the crown of the hat, allowing the drape to shade the wearer's neck and ears. The upper edge of the drape may be stitched or otherwise attached to the upper edge of the frame. The drape may be any suitable fabric, and is preferably capable of blocking at least a portion of the sun's UV rays. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312157 | PANTS, IN PARTICULAR FOR SHAPING THE FEMALE BUTTOCKS AND HIPS - A garment for shaping the female buttocks and hips, in particular a sports garment for fitness training, dance or gymnastics, comprising: a rear part ( | 2013-11-28 |
20130312158 | Combination Sock and Strapless Flip Flop Sole - A combination sock and strapless flip flop sole includes a sock adjoined through Velcro or any other adhesive or adjoining material to the strapless flip flop sole, securely and subsequently partially (medially) held to the foot of a wearer. The combination sock and strapless flip flop sole is constructed with Velcro or any other adhesive material at the dorsal or vamp (top) of the strapless flip flop sole. The combination sock and strapless flip flop sole elastic dorsal or vamp opening of the sock(s) securely engages around the dorsal or vamp of the wearer's foot and holds the wearer's foot to the combination sock and strapless flip flop sole by adjoining the combination sock and strapless flip flop sole by the Velcro or any other adhesive material, thereby enabling the strapless flip flop sole to partially separate away from the heel of the wearer's foot during walking. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312159 | 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 (compressive) 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.” | 2013-11-28 |
20130312160 | Belt Buckle - An accessory attachable to a waistband of a garment having an outer surface and an inner surface includes an ornament resembling a belt buckle having a front surface and a back surface opposite the front surface. The back surface is positionable against the outer surface of the garment at the waistband of the garment. A first attachment member is secured to the back surface of the ornament. The first attachment member is positioned against the waistband of the garment when the ornament is positioned against the outer surface of the garment. A second attachment member is detachable from the first attachment member and positionable against the inner surface of the garment opposite the first attachment member to interact with the first attachment member for securing the ornament to the waistband of the garment. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312161 | IMPACT ENERGY ATTENUATION SYSTEM - A new and novel impact energy attenuation material, impact energy attenuation module employing the material and a fit system for optimizing the performance thereof is provided. Non-linear energy attenuating material consisting of a plurality of loose particles is employed for impact energy dissipation. The loose particles are preferably spherical elastomeric balls. An impact energy attenuation module includes a container that holds the loose particles. The impact energy attenuation module can be provided in a wide range of sizes and shapes and the loose particles can be provided in different materials, sizes, density, compaction and hardness to suit with the application at hand. A matrix of impact energy attenuation module are provided about the surface of a shell to provide the required impact energy attenuation. The material, impact energy attenuation module and system of the present invention are well suited for protection of body parts and other cushioning and protection needs. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312162 | SPORT HELMET - The helmet uses a new fastener to fasten a cage to the helmet shell allowing sides of the cage to be mounted directly against the shell, reducing the width of the shell on each side. A ball is attached to a portion of a bar of the cage to act as a limit stop precluding movements of the cage with respect to the helmet. A chin bar is fastened to the helmet at two points on each side of the shell. The shell is molded with recessed portions designed to receive the two branches of the chin bar on each side where they will be fastened to the shell so that the outer surfaces of the chin guard are flush with the shell at the locations of attachment to provide a smooth transition and reduce weight. An adjustment device to adjust the fit of the helmet to the user includes a star wheel on each side of the helmet attached to an arcuate flexible strip extending rearwardly around the occipital area of the skull. A sliding mechanism attached to the strip allows the strip to be moved forward and backward to allow it to be tightened or loosened, respectively, with respect to the player's head. A ratcheting lateral adjustment device is also disclosed. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312163 | SELF-ADJUSTING RETENTION SYSTEM FOR A HELMET - The present invention is directed to a self-adjusting retention system for a helmet including a front head belt, a rear basket and a tensioning means or device for tensioning the front head belt and the rear basket along a wearer's head. The tensioning means includes a spring and a cable attached to the front head belt. The spring tensions the front head belt via the cable. In addition, the present invention is directed to a helmet including a dome and a self-adjusting retention system attached to the dome. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312164 | Helmet For Leisure Sports - The present invention relates to leisure sports helmets which have a slide joint groove formed in front and a plurality of air vent formed around the circumference. A pair of goggles is inserted into the slide joint groove and slide into the inside of the helmet body. A slide guide is installed in the slide joint groove to support and guide the goggles. A handle is attached to the goggles in a way that is detachable and guides the goggles to slide along the slide joint groove. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312165 | SPORTS FACE GUARD - A sports face guard having a cage type construction of interconnected struts, and creating an unobstructed viewing aperture proximate to the eyes of a wearer during use, comprises a forward transverse sill defining at least one boundary of said viewing aperture. The forward transverse sill is comprised of at least two generally transverse struts extending across the front of the face of a wearer during use, said transverse sill having a proximal edge and a distal edge, wherein a first surface of said sill at said distal edge and a second surface of said sill at said proximal edge are spaced linearly apart and lie approximately along a common viewing axis of a wearer during use. The face guard comprises a sill which presents a reduced profile in the field of view of a wearer while presenting an increased surface for contact with an incoming projectile such as a ball, allowing the ball to be impeded and deflected, thereby providing a blocking effect of the guard and reducing the chance of injury to a wearer. The guard may be worn in combination with a helmet and may be secured to a helmet. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312166 | SPORTS HELMET - A sports helmet having a domed shell, and a forward peak each having a topside and an underside, said sports helmet being configured to co-operate with a face-guard for protecting the face of a wearer, wherein said peak comprises a proximal, rigid peak portion which is connected to the helmet main body and a distal, movable peak portion which is articulated on said proximal peak portion along a prescribed line of flexure, wherein said distal peak portion is capable of being deflected upwards when impacted by a moving ball or projectile. The helmet may further comprise a face guard attached or attachable to the domed shell portion, the face guard comprising a rigid structure of protective struts capable of extending about a wearer's face; said helmet, when attached to said guard, having a viewing gap between said guard and said peak; wherein said viewing gap is defined between said peak and a generally transversely extending upper sill of said guard. The helmet shell and guard are configured such that an incoming ball or projectile having a diameter roughly equivalent to the approximate dimension across said viewing gap and moving towards the head of a wearer approximately along a viewing axis through said viewing gap will be caused, upon contacting said upper sill, to deflect upwards, thereby deflecting said articulated distal peak section upwards, such that a said incoming projectile having contacted both said upper sill and said movable peak will tend to become blocked between said sill and said peak and will be prevented from passing through said viewing gap. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312167 | ENERGY ATTENUATION MODULE - A new and novel impact energy attenuation material, impact energy attenuation module employing the material and a fit system for optimizing the performance thereof is provided. Non-linear energy attenuating material consisting of a plurality of loose particles is employed for impact energy dissipation. The loose particles are preferably spherical elastomeric balls. An impact energy attenuation module includes a container that holds the loose particles. The impact energy attenuation module can be provided in a wide range of sizes and shapes and the loose particles can be provided in different materials, sizes, density, compaction and hardness to suit with the application at hand. A matrix of impact energy attenuation module are provided about the surface of a shell to provide the required impact energy attenuation. The material, impact energy attenuation module and system of the present invention are well suited for protection of body parts and other cushioning and protection needs. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312168 | HIP PROTECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIP FRACTURE PREVENTION - An active hip protector system and method for hip fracture prevention are introduced in order to overcome the short-comings of existing methods of preventing hip fractures; namely: to provide effective impact protection and eliminate false fall alarms. The hip protector system comprises a belt-like pouch, worn over the user's waist, containing airbags which are inflated to a large size ensuring that the user's thighs will not hit the ground upon impact, once the system detects a fall. The pouch contains all of the necessary elements for fall detection and activating inflation of the airbags. Incorporation of distance measurement sensors and cross reference with acceleration and spatial orientation sensors enable reliable detection of impending collision with the ground. The pneumatic system, including the airbags, is carried within the pouch or, alternatively, can be placed in a location that is prone to falling. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312169 | Two holer toilet - The odors that still linger in a bathroom before extracting them are unbearable sometime. Therefore this invention is to help take out the odors that the exhaust fan does not. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312170 | HAND SANITIZER DEVICE - A device that applies liquid soap and/or hand sanitizer to a user's hand when the user manually actuates the flush mechanism of a toilet or urinal. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312171 | LIFT-OFF HINGE WITH ATTACHED HINGE COVER - A lift-off toilet seat includes a hinge body for pivotably supporting a toilet seat and a mounting block having a slot therethrough for enabling positionable attachment of the block to a toilet seat via a bolt. A buckle extends from the hinge body and slidably engages sides of the block with the block having a top opening for enabling both the bolt to pass therethrough and positioning of the block on the toilet bowl together with the hinge body and toilet seat. A cover, hinged to the buckle is provided for covering the buckle and locking the buckle to the block. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312172 | TOILET COUPLING - A toilet comprising a tank having a bottom, a bowl, and an attachment assembly configured to secure the bottom of the tank to the bowl. The attachment assembly includes a mounting bracket having at least three mounting locations spaced apart around an opening, a valve configured to fluidly connect the tank and the bowl, the valve being configured to engage the bottom of the tank and the opening in the mounting bracket, a valve nut configured to couple to the valve to secure the mounting bracket between the valve nut and the tank, and at least three fasteners configured to secure the mounting bracket to the bowl. The at least three fasteners are disposed external to the tank and couple the tank to the bowl without directly engaging the tank. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312173 | WATER-SAVING SIPHON TOILET - A water-saving siphon toilet has a toilet body and a water tank, a eject water channel used for flushing the bottom of the toilet body and a brushing water channel used for brushing the washable surface of the toilet body are arranged between the toilet body and the water tank, and a siphon channel used for pollution is arranged at the bottom of the toilet body, and a first drain valve and a overflow pipe are arranged in the water tank, the eject water channel is isolated from the outside air, and reserved water is stored in the eject water channel for assisting flush the bottom of the toilet body next time. The eject water channel of the toilet body contacts outside air only at the water seal out of the eject hole when the toilet is at non-working states. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312174 | Water Access Lift System - This application relates to the field of swimming pool access. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312175 | BODY SPRAY WITH EXTENDING SPRAYHEAD - A body spray configured to be supported within a shower wall. The body spray includes an outer housing and an inner waterway supporting a sprayhead for axial movement relative to the outer housing. Water pressure against the inner waterway causes the sprayhead to move axially outwardly from a refracted position to an extended position. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312176 | Kitchen Sink with Integrated Dish Strainer - An integrated sink and dish strainer system is disclosed that provides a convenient built-in combination sink, dish strainer, and/or drying rack that keeps the drying rack and dish strainer discreetly out of sight. The integrated sink and dish strainer system comprises a sink for receiving water from a faucet and at least one recessed pocket secured to one or both of the opposing side portions of the sink. Furthermore, the recessed pockets comprise at least one dish strainer/drying rack. The recessed pockets keep the dish strainer/drying rack discreetly out of sight. Further, the recessed pockets each form a drain board. The drain boards are typically slanted toward the sink to allow for water run-off, spray rinsing, and effortless clean-up. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312177 | MAGNETIC DRAIN STOPPER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A magnetic drain stopper for use in a basin drain. A stopper is disposed for reciprocation in the drain pipe and includes a stopper magnet. A curvilinear actuator outside the drain pipe supports one or more driver magnets for movement in a non-linear path toward and away from the stopper magnet. When moved toward the stopper magnet, the driver magnets induce the stopper to lift away from a sealed condition so that water can exit the basin. The curvilinear actuator may include a generally cylindrical base captured in a sleeve-like hinge bracket. A control rod is coupled to a push rod that receives manual input from a user. A pair of flanking legs may be attached to the ends of the base, with each leg carrying a driver magnet half. The curvilinear actuator may include an optional draw-down magnet to hold the stopper in its sealed condition. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312178 | CHILD CONTAINMENT DEVICE WITH MATTRESS RETAINING MECHANISM - The present invention relates generally to the field of child containment devices, and specifically to a child containment device including a mechanism for holding a mattress in place on the floor of the containment device. According to an example embodiment, the invention comprises a side wall enclosure formed from one or more sidewall panels and a floor panel coupled to the sidewall enclosure to define a receptacle for receiving an infant or child. The invention further includes a mattress for placement upon the floor panel. A mattress retaining mechanism is coupled to the sidewall enclosure and is configured to hold the mattress in place against the floor panel, such that horizontal and vertical movement of mattress is considerably reduced or eliminated. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312179 | BED APPARATUS HAVING MOVABLE HEATER ASSEMBLY - An improved bed apparatus ( | 2013-11-28 |
20130312180 | Pillowcase and Blanket Combination Device - The present invention pertains to a combination pillowcase and blanket device with a pocket therein for receipt of a portion of a user's head that enables a user to (i) sleep or rest in a darkened environment, even in the presence of sunlight and/or ambient light; and (ii) selectively experience the cooling/warming effects of different materials during periods of rest. More specifically, the blanket portion has opposing sides, each of which is comprised of a different material, and is selectively repositionable between a first position and a second position. When the blanket portion is in the first position, the user is exposed to one of said opposing sides and a first material. When the blanket portion is in a second position, the user is exposed to the other of said opposing sides and a different material. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312181 | SYNCRONIZED PATIENT ELEVATION AND POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT SYSTEMS - An apparatus for transferring a supine patient to a prone position on a patient support structure, and for rotating such a prone patient between prone and supine positions without removing the patient from the patient support structure. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312182 | SYNCRONIZED PATIENT ELEVATION AND POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH PATIENT POSITIONING SUPPORT SYSTEMS - An apparatus for transferring a supine patient to a prone position on a patient positioning support system, and for rotating such a prone patient between prone and supine positions without removing the patient from the patient positioning support system. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312183 | HOSPITAL BED OBSTACLE DETECTION APPARATUS - A hospital bed obstacle detection device and related method for detecting an obstacle between first and second components of a hospital bed is provided. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312184 | JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR CONNECTING A LONG EXTENSION PANEL TO A PATIENT SUPPORT PANEL OF A RADIATION THERAPY TABLE AND A TWO-PIECE PATIENT SUPPORT TABLE FORMED THEREBY - A joint assembly for forming a two part radiation therapy treatment table is disclosed. The treatment table includes a patient support panel to which one portion of the joint assembly is secured, and a table extension panel to which another portion of the joint assembly is secured. The joint assembly self-aligns, self levels, is immediately stable, and locks automatically by its weight and downward pressure. The joint assembly also includes an automatic failsafe secondary lock that resists joint release if upward forces are applied. Disengaging the secondary lock requires and results in no displacement of the two panels. Upon separation of the two panels the lock resets automatically. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312185 | ADJUSTABLE FOLDABLE BED FRAME - An adjustable foldable bed frame comprises an outer assembly having a body section and a leg section. Each section has a substantially rectangular periphery with an opening and is pivotally coupled together by a pair of first coupling members for movement between an open configuration whereby the sections are co-planar, and a closed configuration whereby the sections are parallel with each other. An inner assembly having a body component and a leg component are positioned within the opening of the body section and the leg section, respectively. The body component comprises a torso portion which is independently adjustable from a flat configuration to a plurality of reclined configurations. The leg component comprises a calf portion which is independently adjustable from a flat configuration to a plurality of elevated configurations. A connecting bracket assembly fixedly couples adjacent adjustable foldable bed frames such that adjacent torso and calf portions are adjustable together. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312186 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH MOVABLE SIDERAIL ASSEMBLY - A patient support apparatus includes a base, a frame coupled to the base, a deck supported by the frame and capable of moving relative to the frame, and a siderail assembly movable between a raised position above the deck and a first lowered position below the deck. The patient support apparatus further includes a siderail mover coupled to the deck to move the siderail assembly from the first lowered position to a second lowered position in response to movement of the deck relative to the frame. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312187 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH BODY SLIDE POSITION DIGITALLY COORDINATED WITH HINGE ANGLE - An articulated patient support apparatus includes upper and lower body support frames hinged together to form a patient support assembly which is hinged to head and foot end supports. One end of the assembly includes a length compensator to enable hinged angulation between the body support frames. Hinge motors are connected between the frames to cause hinged articulation therebetween. One or both of the body support frames has a body slide assembly mounted thereon to enable part of a patient's body to move linearly along the particular body support frame by operation of a slide motor to compensate for hinged articulation of the frames. The hinge motors and slide motor have encoders interfaced to a controller to digitally coordinate sliding movement with hinging articulation. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312188 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS WITH BODY SLIDE POSITION DIGITALLY COORDINATED WITH HINGE ANGLE - An articulated patient support apparatus includes upper and lower body support frames hinged together to form a patient support assembly which is hinged to head and foot end supports. One end of the assembly includes a length compensator to enable hinged angulation between the body support frames. Hinge motors are connected between the frames to cause hinged articulation therebetween. One or both of the body support frames has a body slide assembly mounted thereon to enable part of a patient's body to move linearly along the particular body support frame by operation of a slide motor to compensate for hinged articulation of the frames. The hinge motors and slide motor have encoders interfaced to a controller to digitally coordinate sliding movement with hinging articulation. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312189 | POSITIONING DEVICE FOR USE IN SURGICAL PROCEDURES - A device to position a patient in a selected body position, such as a Trendelenburg or flexed position, on an operating table. The device includes a board, shoulder supports removably coupled to and extending substantially perpendicular from the board, and a cushioning mat positioned to lie between the patient and the board and the shoulder supports when the patient is placed on the device. A locking mechanism removably couples the shoulder supports to the board to allow the cushioning mat to lie flat when the shoulder supports are decoupled from the board and thereby selectively provide access to a neck and shoulders of the patient when the patient is placed on the device. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312190 | ORTHOPEDIC SHOULDER PILLOW - An orthopedic pillow designed to address the limitations in current available shoulder pillows. An orthopedic pillow according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure has a bottom surface bounded by a leading edge, a trailing edge, and first and second side edges; a first end surface intersecting with the leading edge and oriented perpendicular to the bottom surface; a second end surface intersecting with the trailing edge and oriented perpendicular to the bottom surface; and a contoured upper surface extending from the first side edge to second side edge, the contoured upper surface intersecting with the first end surface and the second end surface. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312191 | System and Method for Preventing Pressure Ulcers - A system for preventing pressure ulcers, where the system includes one or more actuators, one or more bearings assemblies each including a multiplicity of movable bearings and optionally an enveloping strip operatively associated with the actuator. The bearings can be rotated to allow shifting locations of the bearings in respect to a part of the patient's body laid thereover for changing pressured touch points between the part of the patient's body and the bearings over time for preventing development of pressure ulcers. This is done by moving the patient's body caused by the rotation of the bearings. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312192 | Pillow Device - A pillow device having a pillow portion with a main head support section for supporting the head, and at least one eye mask portion for covering the eyes of the user. For additional comfort, a neck support may be removably attached to the pillow device to provide not only support for the head, but also support for the neck. Because of the overall shape of the pillow device can easily simulate a doll, a skirt with popping out figures may be added to simulate an angel or other favorite figures with open arms to welcome the user. Moreover, the pillow device may function as a computer pad holder and a bag. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312193 | Systems and Methods for Reduction of Noise During Sleep - A noise reduction system for attachment to a pillow having a top surface is disclosed, wherein a head of a user can be configured to be placed on the top surface of the pillow. The system includes a plurality of support bands, each having a distal end and a proximate end, wherein the distal end of each of the plurality of support bands is configured to be coupled to the pillow and a pad configured to be coupled to each proximate end of each of the plurality of support bands. Upon coupling of the distal end of each of the plurality of support bands to the pillow, the pad is configured to be disposed above the top surface of the pillow at a predetermined height. The head of the user is configured to be placed between the top surface of the pillow and the pad, wherein the pad is configured to cover an ear of the user to reduce noise perceived by the ear of the user. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312194 | PILLOW SUPPLEMENT AND RELATED METHODS - A pillow supplement comprises an inflatable cushion dimensioned to fit in a pillow case with an existing pillow and having a plurality of internal gussets. In use, the inflatable cushion is at least partially inflated to achieve a desired size and firmness and inserted into a pillow case with the existing pillow. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312195 | SACRUM SUPPORT PILLOW - A sacrum support pillow comprises a three-sided deformable member having a length and a width. The length defines a central region disposed between first and second ends. The width in the central region is greater than the width in the first and second ends such that the width tapers to points near the first and second ends. The three sided deformable member defines three edges, and wherein a deformable member surface is located between the first and second edges, the second and third edges, and the third and first edges, and wherein each surface is concave and may have a different width. An outer covering encloses the three sided deformable member. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312196 | NURSING PILLOW SET AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION AND USE - A pillow system set comprises a curved, U-shaped main pillow. The main pillow is both flexible and firm to permit it to wrap around a user while nursing an infant. A separate companion pillow is included in the pillow system set. In one embodiment the companion pillow is round or circular. The companion pillow may be used in 1 of 2 ways: 1) to place within a user's hip, when seated, under the main pillow, to prop up one side of the main pillow when wrapped around a user's waist during feeding, and 2) as a toy for an infant. Some embodiments of the companion pillow may contain a rattle enclosed within an interior compartment of the pillow. An additional piece to the pillow system set is a flat, rectangular fabric or protective towel to serve dual-use: 1) to act as a protectant to the main pillow, preventing soils from penetrating the main pillow, and 2) as a burp cloth to lay over a user's shoulder while burping an infant. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312197 | BABY CHANGING PAD WITH POCKET FOR WIPES - A baby changing pad having an internal water-resistant pocket for storing wipes includes a sealable end opening to the internal pocket for ingress of wipes and a top opening through the pad to the pocket through which wipes are dispensed. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312198 | Diapering Restraint - A child restraint device for use with a changing surface for diapering a child, which includes a rear panel, two vest flaps each attached to the rear panel, and two affixing flaps for securing the rear panel to the changing surface. Each of the two vest flap has a multiple-sided shape with a first side attached to a top edge of the rear panel, a third side attached to a side edge of the rear panel, and a second side between the first and third side forming an arm opening. The attachment locations of the two flaps to the top edge of the rear panel are spaced apart from each other for accommodating the head of the child. The two vest flaps include means for attaching them together. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312199 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS INCLUDING A LATERAL TILT DEVICE - A lateral tilting device for a patient lying on a mattress is capable of being inserted between the mattress and a level bed base or bed frame on which the mattress rests. The lateral tilting device comprises at least two independent first and second inflatable cells, pneumatically independent and positioned at least partly symmetrically from one another in relation to a median axis of the tilting device. The lateral tilting device includes two ‘U’ shaped inflatable compartments that are fitted into one another. A method for the lateral tilting of the mattress includes inflating a said first or second cell and concomitant deflation of the other second or respectively first cell of the tilting device laid out under the mattress. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312200 | Non-Metal Tanning Process - Tanned leather, skin or pelt is produced by non-metal tanning, comprising the step of tanning a bated hide, skin or pelt with a tanning agent (A), the tanning agent (A) being at least a mixture of compounds of formula (I) and formula (II), | 2013-11-28 |
20130312201 | Method of Operating a Washing Machine and Washing Machine - A washing machine ( | 2013-11-28 |
20130312202 | METHOD FOR REAL TIME DETERMINATION DURING LOADING OF VOLUMETRIC LOAD SIZE IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - A method of determining a qualitative load size of laundry in a treating chamber of a laundry treating appliance based on both a weight signal from a weight determining device and a volume signal from a volume determining device, each device within the laundry treating appliance. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312203 | DYEING COMPOSITION COMPRISING A FATTY SUBSTANCE, A PYRAZOLOPYRIDINE OXIDATION BASE AND A COUPLER - A subject-matter of the present invention is a composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers, such as the hair, comprising: —at least 25% by weight of at least one fatty substance not comprising a carboxylic acid functional group; —at least one aminopyrazolopyridine oxidation base chosen from the bases of formula (I), the bases of formula (II) and their addition salts, their solvates and the solvates of their salts: —at least one coupler; and —at least one oxidizing agent. The composition of the invention is suitable for use in oxidation dyeing and results in a coloration with shades which are varied, intense or chromatic, powerful, attractive, not very selective and highly resistant to the various assaults which the hair may be subjected to, such as shampooing operations, sweat, permanent reshapings and light. In particular, it makes it possible to obtain an optimized color result with a good power, a good dyeing capacity and a good equal depth. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312204 | ACCESS APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING FROM VESSELS TO FIXED STRUCTURES - An access apparatus for enabling transfer of personnel between a seaborne vessel and an offshore installation is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a body adapted to be mounted to a deck of a seaborne vessel, clamping members adapted to grip a buffer tube, mounted to a support of an offshore installation, therebetween, to limit vertical movement of the buffer tube relative to the clamping members, wherein the clamping members can pivot relative to the body about a respective single pivot axis extending in at least two mutually perpendicular directions. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312205 | Loading Bay Safety Device and Process for Operating the Device - The invention relates to a bay loading safety device including —an articulated platform ( | 2013-11-28 |
20130312206 | COLOR-CHANGING COSMETIC INSTRUMENT - A cosmetic instrument for applying a product to a surface includes a handle and an applicator. At least a portion of the cosmetic instrument may change from a first color to a second color in response to occurrence of a condition, such as exposure to electromagnetic radiation (e.g., ultraviolet light or infrared light) or when a temperature of the cosmetic instrument is within a predetermined temperature range. For example, one or more portions of the handle and/or applicator of the cosmetic instrument may be configured to change color in response to the occurrence of the condition. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312207 | BRUSH HAVING MULTIPLE DIFFERENTLY-SHAPED FILAMENTS - Brushes may be made by extruding filaments having at least two different cross-sections using a single extrusion mold. The filaments may have different cross sectional shapes and/or sizes. After extrusion, the filaments may be coupled to a brush, such as a cosmetic brush for applying a cosmetic product. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312208 | Connecting Arrangement and Method for Connecting a Wiper Blade to a Wiper Arm for a Windscreen Wiper System of a Vehicle - A connecting arrangement for connecting a wiper blade to a wiper arm for a windscreen wiper system of a vehicle. An adaptor for holding the wiper blade is fitted onto the wiper arm in an installation direction running transversely with respect to a wiping surface definable by the wiping movement of the wiper blade. The connecting arrangement includes a securing element designed as a sliding latch arranged on the wiper arm. The sliding latch, which has a U-profile in cross section, serves for the positionally secured holding of the adaptor on the wiper arm, and the sliding latch is displaceable along the wiper arm from an installation position into a functional position securing the adaptor. The sliding latch has a back and two limbs, and at least one projection engaging around the wiper arm on the lower side is arranged on the limbs of the sliding latch. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312209 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device of the “flat blade type” comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material and a connecting device for a oscillating arm comprising two longitudinal arm sections connected to each other by means of a curved intermediate section and a resilient tongue engaging in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in the oscillating arm, wherein the resilient tongue comprises at least two, spaced-apart, downwardly extending protrusions, wherein a first protrusion is adapted to engage in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in an oscillating arm of a first type, and wherein a second protrusion is adapted to engage in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in an oscillating arm of a second type, the oscillating arms of the first and the second types mutually differing in the distance between their respective longitudinal arm sections. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312210 | WIPER BLADE - A wiper blade. In one aspect, the wiper blade includes a wiper strip which directly wipes a wiping surface; a lever assembly which supports the wiper strip; and a cover which receives the lever assembly, wherein the lever assembly includes at least a pair of first levers supporting the wiper strip, and a pair of second levers hinge-coupled to the first levers respectively and coupled to the cover. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312211 | MOP WRINGER - A mop wringer comprises a housing supporting a first roller and a second roller. The first roller is supported by the housing in a first position where the first roller is spaced from the second roller a first distance and in a second position where the first roller is spaced from the second roller a second distance. The second roller is supported on an arm where the arm moves relative to the housing to move the second roller toward and away from the first roller between a third position and a fourth position. A drive mechanism moves the arm between the third position and the fourth position and rotates the roller in the fourth position. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312212 | Portable Steam Generating Device - A steam generating device has a handle and a nozzle or pad attached to the handle for treating a surface. The handle includes a heat exchanger, a water reservoir, a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the water reservoir and heat exchanger, and a fluid delivery system for moving water from the water reservoir, through the fluid conduit, and into the heat exchanger. A fuel powered heater is positioned on a side of the wall of the heat exchanger opposite the interior space of the heat exchanger. A first section of the wall of the heat exchanger transfers heat from the heater to water located in the heat exchanger for generating steam from the water located in the heat exchanger. A second section of the wall of the heat exchanger includes an opening that allows steam to exit the heat exchanger and handle and flow through the nozzle or pad. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312213 | BACKPACK POWER APPARATUS - A backpack power apparatus is comprised of a back carrier frame for being piggybacked by a user, a blower unit including a fan driven by a drive motor for sucking in or blowing out air through an airflow duct, and an airflow tube fluidically communicating with the airflow duct of the blower unit for sucking in or blowing out air through the airflow tube. The blower unit is mounted on the back carrier frame via a vibration isolating means, and the airflow tube is supported on the back carrier frame and adapted for being held and operated by the user when in use. The airflow tube is floatingly coupled to the airflow duct of the blower unit. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312214 | Portable vacuum system - Portable vacuum systems are provided. In one embodiment, a portable vacuum system includes a tank, an engine, and a transportation system. The engine is configured to generate a vacuum within the tank. The transportation system illustratively has one or more wheels and is configured to tilt the tank about an axis that is between a front and a back of the tank. In other embodiments, a portable vacuum system may also include a swivel elbow that connects the tank to a vacuum wand, a ledge that supports the engine, a back door that forms a seal with the tank along a curved lip, and a filter that is accessible through a threaded cover on the tank. Additionally, one or more of the components of a system may be made utilizing rotational molding. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312215 | ROBOT CLEANER - Disclosed is a robot cleaner. The robot cleaner includes a case forming the external appearance of the robot cleaner, an agitator rotating and contacting a surface to be cleaned, a dust collector in which foreign substances are collected and a suction unit providing suction force to the dust collector, and the agitator is arranged between the dust collector and the suction unit. Therefore, the robot cleaner reduces loss of suction force generated from the suction unit. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312216 | CLEANER HEAD - A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaning appliance includes a suction cavity having a downwardly-directed opening through which debris enters the suction cavity. The opening is bounded in part by a front edge and a rear edge which is substantially co-planar with the front edge. A thread lifting strip is mounted on a support located within and moveable relative to the suction cavity. A spring urges the support in a direction extending towards the opening. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312217 | DOOR HINGE FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A door hinge for a household appliance, the household appliance including a body and a door, the door being movable about a horizontal axis between a substantially vertical closed position and a substantially horizontal opened position. The door hinge includes a housing couplable to the body, a door lever pivotably mountable on the door for movement about a main shaft, a weight compensating spring and a closing spring. The weight compensating spring holds the door substantially in a position of equilibrium when the door is opened and the closing spring applies a self-closing force shortly before the door reaches the closed position and applies a closure maintaining force when the door reaches the closed position. Further included is a dampening device that counteracts one or both of a closing force and an opening force. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312218 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a handle assembly for an airtight container. The handle assembly, intended for an airtight container including a main body on which a plurality of hooks protruding outwardly are disposed on a circumference of the upper end thereof, and a cover on which a plurality of protruding hooks having insertion projections on either end thereof are disposed on the circumference thereof, the cover protruding outwardly so as to correspond to the hooks and opening or closing an upper side of the main body, includes: a pair of side members, each having an insertion hole in which each of the insertion projections of the cover is inserted, and a coupling groove having a predetermined size and being positioned spaced apart from the insertion hole; a central member including fixed parts on either end thereof such that the central member is inserted and fixed to the coupling grooves between the pair of the coupling grooves between the pair of side members; and a separation prevention unit preventing the fixed parts from being separated from the coupling grooves. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312219 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH DOUBLE LINKAGE - A hinge assembly for pivotably attaching a door to a domestic appliance is provided. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body; a damper having a central longitudinal axis; a first linkage member pivotably attached to the damper; a second linkage member pivotably attached to the damper; and a foot pivotably attached at a first end of the foot to the first and second linkage members, the foot being configured to engage at a second end of the foot a foot receiving portion of the domestic appliance such that the hinge body and the door pivot relative to the domestic appliance. The first and second linkage members are offset from and positioned on opposite sides of the central longitudinal axis of the damper. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312220 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH DAMPER ALIGNMENT SPACER BUSHINGS - A hinge assembly is provided for pivotably attaching a door to a domestic appliance. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body having two side walls; a damper; a foot pivotably attached to the damper, the foot being configured to engage a foot receiving portion of the appliance body such that the hinge body and the door pivot relative to the appliance body; a pivot member that locationally fixes an eyelet of the damper to the hinge body; and two spacer bushings located on opposite sides of the eyelet and between the eyelet and the side walls of the hinge body. The pivot member extends through the side walls, the spacer bushings and the eyelet. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312221 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH CYLINDER ALIGNMENT SHOULDER BUSHING - A hinge assembly is provided for attaching a door to a domestic appliance. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body; a damper; a foot pivotably attached to the damper and having a pivot end, the foot engaging a foot receiving portion of the appliance such that the hinge body and the door pivot relative to the appliance; and a shoulder bushing attached to the pivot end of the foot and to a pivot point of the hinge body such that the foot pivots relative to the hinge body around the pivot point, the shoulder bushing having a large diameter portion and a small diameter portion. The pivot end of the foot is fixed to the shoulder bushing at a fixing area of the small diameter portion such that a side surface of the pivot end of the foot is in contact with a side surface of the large diameter portion. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312222 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE HINGE ASSEMBLY WITH UNIVERSAL HINGE BODY DESIGN - A hinge assembly is provided for pivotably attaching a door to a domestic appliance. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body having two mounting areas; a damper; a foot pivotably attached to the damper, the foot being configured to engage a foot receiving portion of the appliance body such that the hinge body and the door pivot relative to the appliance body; and a first mounting spacer attached to the hinge body at a first one of the mounting areas, the first mounting spacer being configured to attach to the door such that the hinge body is fixed relative to the door. Each of the two mounting areas is configured to receive a first fastener to attach the first mounting spacer to the hinge body, and each of the two mounting areas is configured to receive a second fastener to attach the door to the hinge body. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312223 | TASSEL FOR BLIND CORDS - A tassel for blind cords comprising at least two independent parts associated to the ends of the operating cords of blinds and some means to retain the these separate pieces in an assembled position thereby forming a tassel to operate blind cords, which also split apart when force is applied to the cords associated with the parts. The invention consists of means to retain the independent parts that form the tassel, is made of a retention elastic piece that embraces the outside surface of the independent parts and tends to keep them grouped together in an assembled position. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312224 | HOOK - A hook for manipulation of lines, the hook comprising an aduncate body, the body defining an opening between at least two portions thereof, the body further comprising a first shaped opening including an entry of a first dimension and an enlarged portion of a second dimension, wherein the second dimension is larger than the first dimension, a second shaped opening including an entry of a first dimension and an enlarged portion of a second dimension, wherein the second dimension is larger than the first dimension, the respective entries to the first and second shaped openings oriented in different directions, the hook further comprising a shuttle including a first retention pin, a second retention pin and a spacing body to space the first retention pin and the second retention pin from one another, the first retention pin shaped to pass the entry of the first shaped opening when oriented in a first position and to be prevented passage when not in the first position and the second retention pin shaped to pass the entry of the second shaped opening when oriented in a first position and to be prevented passage when not in the first position. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312225 | HELICAL TENSIONER FOR TENSION MEMBERS - A tensioner structured to shorten the effective length of a tension member is provided. The tensioner has a body with an outer surface and a generally helical path on the outer surface. The tension member is wrapped around the tensioner body and retained in the path. In this configuration, the tensioner acts to retain a first length of the tension member within a second, shorter length corresponding to the length of the tensioner body. When the effective length of a tension member is reduced, the amount of sag in the tension member is reduced. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312226 | CUFFLINK - The cufflink comprises at least an end containing a movable part, a shaft and a wing attached to said shaft, wherein the shaft comprises releasing means cooperating with said moving part to allow displacement of said moving part in a protruding position, and the position of said wing being adjustable with respect to said shaft to allow a variation of the length of said shaft. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312227 | FASTENER AND FASTENER SYSTEM - A reusable connecting device that includes a strap with a first end a second end, wherein the strap features teeth located on one of the ends. The reusable tie wrap includes a housing with an opening, which is configured to engage with the teeth of the strap. An attachment mechanism is located on the tie wrap, which is configured to allow for connection, disconnection and reconnection with an attachment mechanism of another device. The attachment mechanism may be a two part buckle enclosure or side-release buckle. In another embodiment, the reusable connecting device may also be coupled to an adjustable connecting device. The adjustable connecting device is configured to be secured to an object with which the reusable connecting device is to be utilized. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312228 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR CABLES - A fastening device for cables includes a fastener and two pivot members. The fastener includes a base body defining a through slot, and a belt extending from the base body. An engaging portion extends from a top wall bounding the through slot. A bottom of the engaging portion defines a number of latching slots. A number of latches are formed on the belt. The belt can be bent, with a distal end of the belt away from the base body extending through the through slot. Thus, the cables are bundled tight between the top of the base body and the belt. The latches engage in the latching slots. The pivot members are pivotably connected to opposite sides of the base body. The pivot members are operable to rotate to force the engaging portion to move up. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312229 | POSITIONING FIXTURE - A positioning fixture includes a clamping member, a supporting member, and a magnet. The clamping member includes a base body and an end portion protruding from the base body. The supporting member includes a main body and at least one protruding portion protruding from the main body towards the clamping member. The main body includes a mounting surface adjacent to the protruding portion. The main body defines a receiving groove at the mounting surface. The protruding portion engages with the end portion. The magnet is mounted on at least one of the supporting member and the clamping member, and at least another one of the supporting member and the clamping member is made of magnetic material. The optical component receives in the receiving groove, and the magnet provides a clamping force to clamp the optical component by using the supporting member and the clamping member. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312230 | ONE-PIECE ZIPPER PULLER - A zipper puller ( | 2013-11-28 |
20130312231 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR POLE - The present invention relates to a locking device for a pole, including: a grasping tube having incision portions; operating pins adapted to be inserted in an up and down direction into upper and lower pressing parts; and an axial lever having a pressing plate extended in the lengthwise direction of the pole. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312232 | ATTACHMENT FOR STRAP - An attachment for strap detachable from a strap mount includes a plate having a strap hole formed portion, a strap mount connecting portion, and a cranked portion connecting the strap hole formed portion with the strap mount connecting portion, and a rotating member that has an extension portion and that is rotatably supported by the strap hole formed portion. Each of the strap mount connecting portion and the cranked portion is provided with a connecting hole so as to attach the strap mount. And the rotating member is rotatable between a first position where the extension portion passing through the connecting hole abuts against the strap mount so as to set the attachment for strap to be in a locked state and a second position where the extension portion is removed from the connecting hole so as to set the attachment for strap in an unlocked state. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312233 | DOUBLE LOCKING BUCKLE - Disclosed is a double locking buckle. The double locking buckle includes a plug member having a pair of lock arms and a locking rod provided between the lock arms and a socket member having locking parts in a chamber with which the lock arms are locked. A locking unit is provided at the front end of the locking rod, and the socket member is provided at the center thereof with a guide groove coupled with the locking road and a locking protrusion coupled with the locking unit. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312234 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THE SKIN OR WOUND COMPATIBILITY OF A CELLULOSE NONWOVEN FABRIC - The invention relates to a method for increasing the skin or wound compatibility of a hygiene or wound care product, which has a cellulose nonwoven fabric and which is present in the form of a web, or of a precursor product of said hygiene or wound care product. The product is stretched and deviated in at least one direction in such manner that the cohesion of fibers or flakes of the cellulose nonwoven fabric is weakened, reduced, disrupted, or broken down at least in some sections. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312235 | CREMAINS CONTAINMENT DEVICE - A containment device for holding the remains of a cremated individual. The containment device may include a receptacle with a rim section and a containment section. A cap may be sealed on the receptacle once the remains of the cremated individual are within the containment section. The outside of the receptacle may include an attachment component. Therefore, the receptacle may be displayed in one's home for a time and then may be permanently mounted in a memorial site. An anchor may attach to the attachment component to prevent theft. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312236 | METHOD FOR PREPARING HIGH-GRADE AND CASUAL FABRIC WITH SPECIAL LEATHER FEEL USING BIOLOGICALLY CORN-BASED FIBRES - A method for preparing high-grade and casual fabric with special leather feel using a corn-based fiber that comprises the steps of: 1) selecting 0.3-0.5 D/PF ultrafine corn-based SORONA fiber from DuPont (U.S.) and 0.2-0.4 D/PF long porous bright polyester yarns as raw materials; 2) compositing by air-jet texturing: having the above raw materials composited by low tension air-jet texturing in an air texturing machine, with the tension force controlled in the range of 4.5-6.0 cN, so as to form ATY yarns with a denier number of 120-180 D; 3) weaving, which includes yarn sizing, preliminary drying, oil applying and plain weaving; 4) dyeing and finishing, which include treating a fabric by pre-treating, presetting, splitting and alkali detaching, water washing and dehydrating, dyeing, water repellent treatment, instant ultrahigh temperature treatment, and one-sided lustering. The fabric prepared according to the present invention has the following advantages: it has smooth surface and soft feel, is waterproof, antifouling and antistatic, has excellent anti-wrinkle properties, has the luster and texture of natural leather material, and is good in breathability and moisture penetrability, it can be used for making both winter clothing and summer clothing, can be water-washed or dry cleaned, it has no need for ironing, is easy to care for, etc. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312237 | METHOD FOR ROLLER BURNISHING A CYLINDRICAL COMPONENT PART SURFACE - A method for roller burnishing a cylindrical component part surface of a workpiece includes using a roller burnishing tool including at least one rolling element. The at least one rolling element is pressed by hydrostatic pressurization radially outwardly against the component part surface and is left to roll down on the component part surface by rotating the roller burnishing tool or the workpiece. The torque arising as a result of the friction between the at least one rolling element and the component part surface is detected and sent for evaluation. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312238 | ELECTRODE PRODUCTION SYSTEM - An electrode production system is configured so that a metal foil is folded back a plurality of times and conveyed by a plurality of rollers that are disposed for a coating device, a drying device and a pressing device. A coating process, a drying process and a pressing process are serially performed by the coating device, the drying device and the pressing device, respectively, by using the rollers. This makes it possible to unwind the rolled metal foil and convey the metal foil in the up-and-down direction. The coating device, the drying device and the pressing device can be integrated and thus the size of the electrode production system can be reduced. Furthermore, since a small-size electrode production system can be configured, it is easy to install the electrode production system in a clean and dry environment. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312239 | METHOD FOR RECONDITIONING A RAILCAR ARTICULATED CONNECTOR - A method for reconditioning a railcar articulated connector is provided. The method comprises the steps of marking a surface of a portion of an articulated connector to divide the surface into sections, pre-heating the surface of a portion of an articulated connector, adding weld to a first section of the pre-heated portion of the articulated connector, and adding weld to a second section of the pre-heated portion of the articulated connector. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312240 | FASTENING METHOD AND FASTENING DEVICE - A fastening assembly for attaching and accurate positioning of a first workpiece, which defines a first main axis, on a second workpiece, which defines a second main axis and includes an anchor secured on a supporting surface of the second workpiece. The fastening assembly comprises a first member including a fastening portion for holding the first workpiece; a second member including a receptacle for the anchor; and wherein the first member and the second member are movable relative to each other in order to move the fastening portion toward or away from the supporting surface of the second member. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312241 | ALIGNING TOOL IN THE FIELD OF WIND TURBINES FOR ALIGNING A HOLE WITH A FASTENER - An aligning tool in the field of wind turbines is provided. The aligning tool has a first and second section. The second section has an outside diameter tapering down in a direction away from the first section. The aligning tool is connected to a fastener and can easily catch a corresponding hole. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312242 | METHOD OF INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL MODULE TO VEHICLE - Provided is a method which comprises: an attaching step of attaching a pair of installation jigs, respectively, to right and left opposite lateral portions of a support member; a clamping step of clamping the clampable surface portion of each of the installation jigs by a clamping unit of a transfer device; a temporarily mounting step of transferring the instrument panel module to the front of the passenger compartment by the transfer device to temporarily mount each of the right and left mounting brackets to a sidewall of a vehicle body; and a fastening step of, after the temporarily mounting step, detaching the installation jigs from the support member, and fastening each of the right and left mounting brackets to the sidewall of the vehicle body in the vehicle width direction by a fastening bolt. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312243 | METHOD OF FASTENING A CAPTIVE SCREW TO A PANEL - A method for securing a captive screw assembly within a hole in a panel cover with a press. The press is centered over a hole in the panel and clamped to the panel. A force arm on the press is lowered to drive the captive screw into the hole and then the press is released from the panel. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312244 | COUPLING METHOD FOR A COLLAPSIBLE BICYCLE - The present invention relates to a coupling method for a separable bicycle, in which the front wheel and the rear wheel are easily separated from and coupled to each other such that the front and rear wheels are firmly coupled to each other even if the separable bicycle is operated for a long period of time. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312245 | METHOD FOR SETTING A BLIND RIVET, BLIND RIVET AND PULLING HEAD FOR RECEIVING OF A BLIND RIVET - In order to ensure that the process of setting a blind rivet is reliable, during the setting operation a rivet mandrel is gripped by gripping jaws of a tension head and is pulled in the axial direction for deforming a rivet sleeve. The tension head and the rivet mandrel, in this case, are matched to one another in such a manner that the gripping jaws initially slide along a gripping portion along the rivet mandrel in their closed position until they reach a predetermined tension position, which is defined in particular by a stop, from which the necessary tensile force for the deforming of the rivet sleeve is first transferred onto the rivet mandrel. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312246 | METHOD FOR SUPPORTING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER AND WAFER SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY - A method for supporting a semiconductor wafer includes providing a device wafer to a magnetizable ring, providing a magnetizable carrier to the device wafer, and magnetizing the magnetizable ring and the magnetizable carrier to form a magnetized clamp having a magnetized ring and magnetized carrier. The magnetized clamp securely clamps the device wafer therebetween. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312247 | Clamping and gripping device with high mechanical advantage and energy saving attributes - A tool is provided for moving a first clamping or gripping member toward or away from a second facing clamping or gripping member, the tool having a double threaded drive shaft coupled to opposed threaded linkage driving members for causing the threaded linkage driving members to be driven toward or away from each other. As the threaded linkage driving members move closer, the resulting angle of the links becomes steeper, thus increasing the mechanical advantage of the clamping tool, enhancing clamping forces. A beneficial result is a clamping apparatus that requires less manual energy than a traditional clamp. Another beneficial result is provided if the same amount of energy is applied to the driveshaft as in a traditional clamp, the resulting clamping force is significantly higher. If the second clamping member is adjustable, it accommodates wide variations in thickness of an object positioned between the first and second clamping members. | 2013-11-28 |
20130312248 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING IMAGE SENSORS HAVING MULTI- PURPOSE ARCHITECTURES - A charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor includes multiple vertical charge-coupled device (VCCD) shift registers and independently-controllable gate electrodes disposed over the VCCD shift registers and arranged into physically separate and distinct sections that are non-continuous across the plurality of VCCD shift registers. The CCD image sensor can be configured to operate in two or more operating modes, including a full resolution charge multiplication mode. | 2013-11-28 |