51st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130333089 | PROTECTIVE HELMET HAVING A COVER PLATE KNOCK OUT ASSEMBLY - A protective helmet having a cover plate over a front vision area and a cover plate knock out assembly for moving the cover plate a predetermined distance away from the helmet so that a finger of a user can get behind the cover plate to enable its removal from the front vision area of the helmet. The cover plate knock out assembly comprises a slide/pushbutton element and a light blocking cover. The slide pushes the cover plate away from the helmet when the push button portion is pressed. The cover plate made of clear plastic comprises a spring tendency when slightly compressed when attached to the helmet thereby pushing the slide into a resting position in the helmet. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333090 | TOWEL - A towel that can be converted into a hood is disclosed. The towel can be used as a shoulder cape and as a hood. When being used as a shoulder cape the towel can have a pouch to hold long hair when wet. The towel can also include accessories such as shoulder warmers. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333091 | Shirt and method of identification - A method to manufacture a distinctive high visibility affinity security identification garment. The method comprises the steps of providing a first white fabric having a brightness in the range of 230 to 255 in the brightness scale extending from 0 to 255; and, providing a second fabric having a predominant cool, calming color selected from a group consisting of blue, gray, and blue gray, said predominant cool color having a brightness of at least 190 in the brightness scale extending from 0 to 255, and having a linear pattern formed thereon, said pattern including at least one set of spaced apart generally parallel refined lines. The pieces of fabric are cut and assembled to provide a shirt having mirror image areas each made of a different one of the first and second fabrics. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333092 | Garment Vent - A vent for garments, comprising an upper panel and a lower panel, wherein the upper panel has a lower end portion and the lower panel has an upper end portion, and the lower end portion of the upper panel overlaps the upper end portion of the lower panel to form an opening, wherein the vent further comprises a gutter extending into the opening to trap rain travelling through the opening. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333093 | Soccer Goalkeeper Glove - Sports gloves include a multilayer palm section that includes an outer layer and one or more inner layers, at least one of which is a layer of slow rebound, open cell polyurethane to provide a glove with better impact control and protection while also providing a user with better feel for a ball striking the palm. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333094 | Appendage Mountable Electronic Devices COnformable to Surfaces - Disclosed are appendage mountable electronic systems and related methods for covering and conforming to an appendage surface. A flexible or stretchable substrate has an inner surface for receiving an appendage, including an appendage having a curved surface, and an opposed outer surface that is accessible to external surfaces. A stretchable or flexible electronic device is supported by the substrate inner and/or outer surface, depending on the application of interest. The electronic device in combination with the substrate provides a net bending stiffness to facilitate conformal contact between the inner surface and a surface of the appendage provided within the enclosure. In an aspect, the system is capable of surface flipping without adversely impacting electronic device functionality, such as electronic devices comprising arrays of sensors, actuators, or both sensors and actuators. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333095 | CAP WITH CAP REPLACEMENT SECTION - A cap including a plurality of pie-shaped sections forming a cover; a rim connecting a first end of each of the plurality of pie-shaped sections; at least one of the plurality of pie-shaped sections being a cap replacement section, wherein the cap replacement section has a first attaching part along a first section side, a second attaching part along a second section side, and a third attaching part along a section end; a first matching attaching part on a first pie-shaped section adjacent to the cap replacement section; a second matching attaching part on a second pie-shaped section adjacent to the cap replacement section and opposite the first pie-shaped section; and a third matching attaching part on the rim between the first pie-shaped section and the second pie-shaped section. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333096 | Hosiery With Padded Soles - A hosiery device having gel pads disposed along the bottom. The device has at least one leg portion with a footed portion disposed at the bottom. It may be a pair of leggings such as pantyhose or may be a single leg stocking. Gel pads are integrated into the bottom of the footed portions in key areas that correspond to load-bearing portions of a user's foot. The gel pads are formed around the underlying hosiery fabric, creating an integrated pad that is not easily removable. Pads may be positioned along the ball, heel, toes, or entire sole of the foot. The device provides therapeutic relief of muscle tension and stress by cushioning the parts of the foot that bear a person's weight. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333097 | Sports Performance Enhancement Systems - Footwear for use in resistance band training includes plural spaced straps extending loosely over the instep. Each strap is circumscribed by a connection ring freely movable along the strap such that, when the ring is pulled by an applied force, the ring traverses the strap and is repositioned according to the direction of the force. The user may alternatively select any of the straps to engage a resistance band. A belt for connection to the straps includes a band connection ring movable to different positions on the belt. A pad may be positioned over a front belt ring to comfortably project the band away from the user's body. The footwear and belt may be used with a vest connected to limbs and extremities to body parts for a full body workout. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333098 | Helmet with Shell Having Raised Central Channel and Ear Holes with Abutting Slopped Banks - A football helmet has a shell with a top portion having a raised central channel at least at one of a front area and a top area of the top portion of the shell, with a plurality of elongated vent openings on each side of the channel, the vent openings being spaced from each other on each side of the channel, from front to back, along the helmet shell, the sides of the helmet having earholes and sloped banks abutting the earholes in a wedge configuration. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333099 | HOOD FOR A PROTECTIVE HELMET | 2013-12-19 |
20130333100 | FOOTBALL HELMET - A football helmet with shell, faceguard, padding and comfort liner system, has replaceable nose bumpers for connecting a top center of the faceguard to the shell, button and keyhole connectors connecting the liner to an inner surface of the padding and T-nut connectors for connecting the padding to an inner surface of the shell. Front portions of the comfort liner have harder foam cushions than other portions of the liner to improve impact absorption. Selected areas of the padding system contain pads with inner and outer molded thermoplastic urethane parts of different durometer, each including a sheet with plural alternating hollow protrusions. The faceguard has an upper bar with raised ends above a lower edge of the front portion of the shell that form a face opening and on either side of the nose bumper. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333101 | TEXTILE BICOUCHE DE PROTECTION CONTRE LA CHALEUR ET VETEMENT DE PROTECTION CONTRE LE FEU ET/OU LA CHALEUR METTANT EN OEUVRE CE TEXTILE - This heat-protective bilayer textile is formed of the assembly of
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20130333102 | PROTECTIVE SUN COVER AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING SKIN - This disclosure provides a device for protecting skin from the sun's ultraviolet radiation. A protective skin cover is shaped and sized to cover a certain body region when worn. The cover is made from material that offers a relatively high degree of protection from the sun's ultraviolet radiation. The edges of the cover are finished. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333103 | Fluid Dispenser - A device for spraying an inner surface of a wall of an enclosure with a fluid is disclosed. The device includes a reservoir for the fluid, a nozzle assembly through which the fluid can be sprayed on the inner surface of the wall of the enclosure, a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the reservoir and the nozzle, a pump for delivering fluid from the reservoir through the fluid conduit and to the nozzle when the pump assembly is activated, and a controller in electrical communication with the pump wherein the controller executes a stored program to activate and deactivate the pump. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle which directs the fluid in a fluid path, and the nozzle assembly further includes a deflection shield that is dimensioned to contact and redirect fluid in the fluid path, and the nozzle assembly further includes mounting structure for attaching the nozzle near the inner surface of the wall of the enclosure. The flow off of the deflector shield is laminar. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333104 | QUICK ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY MECHANISM WITH BUTTON LOCK FOR A TOILET COVER - A quick assembly and disassembly mechanism with a button lock for a toilet cover has a straight tube pivot joint, two stands and two pivot shafts. Each pivot shaft is disposed with pin holes in the radial direction. A lock bar disposed between the pivot shafts can slide side to side. The straight tube is disposed with an operation mechanism to drive the lock bar to slide. A spring is disposed inside the straight tube to reposition the lock bar. The lock bar is disposed with a lock catch and a lock piece with lock hole. The lock catch has an elastic body and a lock piece to limit the sliding of the lock bar and a pivot shaft, which is plugged to the end of the lock bar in sliding way. The lock piece in the end of the lock bar is disposed with a lock hole. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333105 | Flush Mount Toilet to Floor Bolts - A hardware set for mounting a plumbing fixture to a surface includes male and female threaded components. The male and female components engage within an opening of the plumbing fixture and have respective lengths selected to allow the components to overlap and tighten in an area hidden from view. The visible portions of the hardware are close to the plumbing fixture and present a substantially finished appearance, in contrast to standard hardware. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333106 | STRAINERS AND PLUGS - Strainer and/or plugs that comprises a circumferential ring, a middle concave part and a circumferential side. The ring is characterized as being at least 15 mm wide. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333107 | SWIMMING POOL FLOATING COVER - A pool cover includes a flexible, water impervious sheet of material having a centrally located float disposed on an upper surface of the material. In an embodiment the float member comprises a closed cell polymeric foam member. In an embodiment the polymeric foam float member is disposed within a pocket formed by a cover sheet attached to the water impervious sheet of the pool cover. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333108 | PIVOTABLE SHELF FOR A BATHTUB - A bathtub assembly includes a tub body and a positionable shelf including a substantially planar platform and a mounting post disposed in a corner portion of the platform. A mount for the positionable shelf defines a socket for the mounting post and includes a flanged, outwardly threaded, hollow tubular portion open at both ends and a flanged sleeve therewithin. The mounting post can be slidably received within the flanged sleeve such that mounting post can rotate relative to the socket. Accordingly, the positionable shelf can rotate relative to the tub body 360 degrees in a horizontal plane. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333109 | Fixing Structure of Faucet - A fixing structure of a faucet is mounted on a sink countertop with an opening and contains a base including a supporting portion and an inserting portion. A supporting portion has an annular fence and an annular shoulder; the annular fence has a retaining recess; the annular shoulder has two longitudinally through holes and an opening. The inserting portion has a cylindrical fence and two stopping rods, and the cylindrical fence has a longitudinal channel; the annular shoulder has an annular abutting area. A locking assembly includes two positioning screws and two clamping blocks. A faucet includes a fitting tube, a sheath having a groove, a peripheral fence, and a threaded orifice. A controlling valve assembly is mounted on the fitting tube. A fastening bolt is screwed with the threaded orifice so as to retain with the retaining recess, thus fixing the faucet on the base. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333110 | PULLOUT SLEEPER SOFA WITH TRANSLATABLE SUPPORT FRAME - There is provided a sleeper sofa including a sofa frame, a main support frame, and a bed frame engageable with the sofa frame and main support frame. The sofa frame includes first and second arm portions, and a backrest portion extending therebetween. The main support frame is connected to at least one of the first and second arm portions to fixedly connect the main support frame to the sofa frame. The bed frame includes a first section and a second section pivotally connected to the first section via a hinge. The sleeper sofa further includes a guide plate defining an arcuate guide slot, which communicates with a guide post connected to the second section of the bed frame. The guide post travels in the guide slot to lower and raise the second section of the bed frame as the bed frame moves between the retracted and extended positions. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333111 | TOP FRAME OF CRIB AND METHOD FOR FOLDING THE TOP FRAME - The top frame of a crib includes a locking unit pivotably connected between first and second ends of a first side of the top frame. A pivotal unit is pivotably connected between first and second ends of a second side of the top frame. The locking unit securely connects the first and second ends of the first side, while the pivotal unit is only pivotably connected between the first and second ends of the second side and cannot secure the first and second ends of the second side. The top frame is folded by releasing the locking unit only. This is convenient for the user who has one hand holding the baby and uses the other hand to fold the top frame of the crib. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333112 | CRIB LINER - A crib liner and method of lining an infant crib are provided that greatly reduce the risk of an infant injury resulting from an infant's arm or legs extending through the slats or rails or a crib. The crib liner is provided with a plurality of panels that can have a perforated section and a cushioned section. The plurality of panels may be separated into individual panels by a plurality of stabilizers. The crib liner may be attached to the crib by at least one fastener. The fastener may be located in any area that allows the crib liner to be removably secured attached to the crib. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333113 | ERGONOMIC BABY SWADDLING BLANKET - A swaddling blanket for maintaining a baby in an ergonomic position. One embodiment can include features for positioning the baby's arms in pockets in first and second arm wings and wrapping the arm wings. An embodiment may also include features for positioning the baby's hips in a hip positioning portion and bringing a hip positioning flap into a position to encourage the baby's legs to an ergonomic position. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333114 | OCCUPANT SUPPORT WITH A KNEE LIFT - An occupant support comprises a frame ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333115 | STRETCHER SEAT SECTION ARTICULATION MECHANISMS AND METHODS - Articulation systems and methods of use for a person support apparatus are disclosed. A head support section of a person support apparatus is configured to translate as its inclination with respect to a horizontal surface varies. The inclination of a seat support section is configured to vary as the inclination of the head support section changes with respect to a horizontal surface. Weight acting the seat support section assists in variation of inclination of the head support section. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333116 | OPERATING TABLE PATIENT POSITIONER AND METHOD - A patient positioner for maintaining a patient's position during a medical procedure including a body anchoring portion placeable atop an operating table, chest straps, support base straps, upper arm straps, wrist straps, a substrate backing substantially concentrically disposed on and fixedly attached to the body anchoring portion. In use, the body anchoring portion is positioned under the patient's torso with a portion of the substrate backing wrapped over each of the patient's arms while the chest straps are brought over the patient's shoulders and criss-crossed over the patient's chest and secured on an opposing side rail. The upper arm and wrist straps are brought from underneath the patient's torso and wrapped over the patient's arms. The support base straps are placed through a break of the operating table and brought around the support base and secured to each other to prevent the patient from sliding in the Trendelenburg position. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333117 | NECK SUPPORT DEVICE - A neck support device comprises a flat, portable device comprised of a central malleable but supportive inner core or endoskeleton covered by a comfortable padded shell. The device shapes into a structure, supporting a user's head by translating the weight of the user' head to the user's shoulder, bypassing the neck, thus allowing relaxation of the supportive structures of the neck. The neck support device comprises a flexible and bendable inner core and an outer sheath material. Portions of the device may be bent into a support position by the user to support the user's head. The device may be bent into a substantially flat configuration for storage. The device may comprise contoured padding located for support or comfort and slip-resistant materials or surfaces. The device may translate the weight of the user's head from a head portion to a shoulder portion via a neck portion. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333118 | DUAL HEAD BREAKER BAR - A hand tool includes a bar, a first head, and a second head. The first head is located at a first end of the bar and includes a curved surface and a flattened edge. The second head is located at a second end of the bar and includes at least one socket. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333119 | Hand-held tool for storing, measuring, cutting, and heat sealing paracord - A hand-held tool for storing, measuring, cutting, and heat sealing paracord or other cord includes a spool having a plurality of cord-attachment apertures that attach to the sections of cord, a spooling hub onto which the sections of cord can be wound for storage, and two retaining flanges to help guide and retain the sections of cord when wound onto the spool; a cutting blade and blade guard near a first side of the device for cutting the cord; a lighter clip near a second side of the device having a plurality of flanges adapted to hold a cigarette lighter, the second side being generally opposite the first side; a ruler at the first side; a plurality of burn slots, each having a differently-sized burn slot aperture and a channel leading from the burn slot aperture to a side of the device; and a lanyard. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333120 | Stain-Discharging and Removing System - A cleaning composition that can discharge the color of blood, menstrual fluids, or other organic stains is provided. In particular, the present invention achieves a balance between control of unwanted liquid spreading by lateral wicking on a stained textile fabric to lessen the size of wet spots and maintaining the cleaning efficacy of the composition by means of specific kinds of thickening agents. The composition includes an oxidizing agent such as peroxides, a cell-lysing agent, a chelating agent, an antioxidant, a thickener, and other optional ingredients that are selectively employed to achieve an aqueous based composition that exhibits good shelf stability and stain removal properties. The thickening agent may include a cellulosic or clay material, starch, gum, fatty acid, fatty alcohol, hydrophilic colloidal particles, polyoxyethylene glycol or polyoxyethylene glycol derivatives including fatty acid esters and ethers, or a combination thereof. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333121 | Textile Fabrics with Reduced Buildup of Odor - Mixtures are described which contain reaction products of one or more amines with one or more epoxides and additionally isocyanates. Applying such mixtures to textile fabrics, especially polyester fiber fabrics, reduces or prevents unpleasant sweaty odor after physical exercise. The effects are very durable to laundering. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333122 | DYE POLYMER - The present invention relates to polymeric shading dye and their use in laundry applications. The polymers are alkoxylated polyethylene imines and the dyes are reactive dyes. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333123 | DISAZO DYES, PREPARATION AND USE - Described are dyes of formula (I) where R | 2013-12-19 |
20130333124 | BICYCLE CLEAT POSITIOINING DEVICE - A bicycle cleat positioning device includes a shoe holder, a cleat holder, and an attachment portion. A bicycle shoe is mounted to the shoe holder. The cleat holder is adjustably arranged relative to the shoe holder. The attachment portion supports the cleat holder relative to the shoe holder. The cleat holder is detachably and rotatable mounted to the attachment portion. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333125 | INSTRUMENT CLEANING ASSEMBLY AND APPARATUS - An instrument cleaning assembly ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333126 | ORAL HYGIENE APPLIANCE WITH BRISTLE CHARACTERISTICS FOR EFFECTIVE CLEANING - An oral cleaning appliance, such as a toothbrush ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333127 | WHEEL WASHING APPARATUS - A wheel washing apparatus is provided, including at least two washing brushes, each of which is capable of being driven in rotation about a brush axis, wherein the brush axes of the at least two washing brushes are different from one another. In order to provide a wheel washing apparatus which allows a better cleaning result to be achieved, it is proposed that the at least two washing brushes be capable of being driven in rotation about a common central axis which is different from the brush axes. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333128 | WAFER MANUFACTURING CLEANING APPARATUS, PROCESS AND METHOD OF USE - A cleaning wafer or substrate for use in cleaning, or in combination with, components of, for example, integrated chip manufacturing apparatus. The cleaning substrate can include a substrate having varying predetermined surface features, such as one or more predetermined adhesive, non-tacky, electrostatic, projection, depression, or other physical sections. The predetermined features can provide for more effective cleaning of the components with which they are used, such as an integrated chip manufacturing apparatus in the place of the integrated chip wafer. The cleaning substrate can be urged into cleaning or other position by vacuum, mechanical, electrostatic, or other forces. The cleaning substrate can adapted to accomplish a variety of functions, including abrading or polishing. The cleaning substrate may be made by a novel method of making, and it may then be used in a novel method of use I combination with chip manufacturing apparatus. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333129 | FLOOR CLEANING DEVICE HAVING DISPOSABLE FLOOR SHEETS AND ROTATABLE BEATER BAR AND METHOD OF CLEANING A FLOOR THEREWITH - A cleaning system. The system has a floor cleaning device, disposable floor sheet removably attachable to the device and a rotatable beater bar. The device has a single wheel, and moves on the target surface by rolling action of the wheel and gliding of the floor sheet. This arrangement, not having multiple wheels, provides enhanced maneuverability, and improves cleaning performance. The cleaning system may be used to clean hard surfaces, such as a floor. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333130 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT HAVING TISSUE CLEANING ELEMENTS WITH DIRECTIONAL CLEANING - An oral care implement or toothbrush | 2013-12-19 |
20130333131 | Brush Apparatus - A multipurpose brush mechanism featuring an attachment and retainer mechanism to provide ease of use and effective storage for professional painters and consumers alike. The attachment mechanism includes an embedded hook which may be removably attached and may utilize numerous clip mechanisms and magnetic attraction members. The brush functions as an ordinary paint brush but the magnetic attachments allow it hang inside a paint can, or on any other accessory. The multifunctional hook can also allow for easy storage when the project is completed. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333132 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING TOOTHBRUSHES COVERED WITH BRISTLES IN AN ANCHOR-FREE MANNER - The tips of pointed bristles are mechanically processed in order to remove any corroded threads or residual threads from the tip. Mechanically processed pointed bristles are fed to a receptacle recess of a tool in bundles, and aligned by means of a pin guided in the receptacle recess. The pointed bristles are pushed through the passage of the bristle carrier plate, and the end section are subsequently melted by means of a heating die in order to attach the pointed bristles to the bristle carrier plate. The mechanical processing of the tips of the bristles enables an error-free further processing of the pointed bristles utilizing the bristling method, particularly the AFT method. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333133 | PROCESS AND RESULTING PRODUCT FOR MATCHING A MOUTHPIECE FOR CLEANING TEETH TO A USER'S ORAL GEOMETRY - A method and the resulting product for optimizing the configuration of a mouthpiece for cleaning teeth in which the configuration of the mouthpiece is optimized to the oral geometry of individual users. The method includes a first step ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333134 | Toothbrush Head and Ergonomic Toothbrush Handle - Disclosed is a tooth cleaning implement having an articulating head region and an ergonomically shaped body region. The head region comprises a horizontal crown hingedly connecting to first and second perpendicular side portions to form a U-shape. Inwardly directed bristles from the crown and side portions create an encompassing brush head adapted to contact the occlusal, buccal and lingual surfaces of a tooth and gum line therebelow for cleaning and removing debris. Along the outer surface of the crown portion is an area of upstanding bristles for cleaning teeth opposing those within the interior of the head region. The body region comprises an ergonomic shape for easily handling while brushing, wherein the body comprises a multi-material construction that provides both a cushioned feel and stable handling. The body region further comprises upstanding palm grips, a thumb grip area, and a flexible distal end to allow flexing of the toothbrush head. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333135 | Brush Core - The invention relates to an improved composite brush core ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333136 | SHOWER BALL STRUCTURE - A shower ball structure includes a body, a bonder and an outer net. The body has a plurality of polyester fibers. The polyester fibers are made of recycled PET bottles. The polyester fibers are intertwined, stacked or woven with each other so that the body is formed as band-shaped. The polyester fibers define a plurality of grid members therebetween. The grid members are uniformly located on the body. The outer net covers the body. The outer net and the body are folded together again and again until the body with the outer net is formed as ball-shaped. The bonder tightly binds the middle part of the body with the outer net. Two sides of the body with the outer net are both fluffy because the polyester fibers are flexible. Thus a user pours the shower gel onto the shower ball structure to clean the dusts on the skin. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333137 | Sole Wipe - Disclosed herein is a sole wipe configured to dispose one or more removable cleaning pads about the inside of a calf or lower leg of a user. The sole wipe may comprise a single or a plurality of removable cleaning pads. A plurality of cleaning pads may be disposed in a stacked configuration. The sole wipe also comprises a securing device configured and disposed to releasably secure each removable cleaning pad about the inside of a calf or lower leg of the user. The sole wipe may also be configured to dispose one or more cleaning pads about an ankle brace. The sole wipe may also comprise a base configured to be secured about the inside of a calf or lower leg of a user with the securing device and dispose the one or more cleaning pads therewith. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333138 | LID WITH A CURVED EDGE AND DOMED AIR OUTLETS FOR THE COLLECTION OF LEAVES WITH A BLOWER/VACUUM AND THE REJECTION OF DEBRIS INTO A BAG - A lid round in shape with a curved edge and two domed air outlets, an opening for the entrance of debris, a handle, elevations molded to hold the various elements and sections of rough anti-skid tape glued to the side wall. The lid with curved edge is designed to be inserted into the opening of a bag to be held in place on the side edge of the lid with an elastic cord between the curved edge and the elevations. Ribbed connecting pipe connects the fan outlet of a blower/vacuum in vacuum mode to the lid and carries the leaves debris toward the lid and into a bag. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333139 | PROTECTOR FOR A CONCRETE BROOM OR THE LIKE - A protector is provided for a broom such as a concrete broom or the like. The protector of this invention is clamped onto the bristles of a concrete broom or the like to protect the same. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333140 | WIPER BLADE ADAPTER, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER DEVICE - The invention relates to a wiper blade adapter, in particular for a motor vehicle windshield wiper device, comprising a main body ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333141 | WINDOW WIPER DEVICE - A window wiper device ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333142 | DECORATIVE ATTACHMENT FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY - A windshield wiper decorative device for detachably securing to the wiper arm of a windshield wiper, comprises a planar display element having a central planar surface circumscribed by a lip. A pair of fastening tangs extend from a back of the planar display element, each of the tangs having a respective aperture passing therethrough. A pair of flexible ties extends through the respective aperture for detachably securing the planar display element to a windshield wiper arm. When secured to the windshield wiper arm, the planar display element lies adjacent the windshield wiper arm and the flexible ties extend around the windshield wiper arm and secure the planar display element to the windshield wiper arm. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333143 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes opposing longitudinal groove on its longitudinal sides, in which grooves spaced-apart longitudinal strips of the carrier element are disposed, wherein neighbouring ends of said longitudinal strips are interconnected by a respective connection piece, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein said oscillating arm is pivotally connected to said connecting device about a pivot axis near one end, with the interposition of a joint part, wherein said joint part comprises at least one resilient tongue engaging in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in said oscillating arm, and wherein said resilient tongue is rotatable along an hinge axis between an outward position retaining the wiper blade onto the oscillating arm and an inward position releasing the wiper blade form the oscillating arm, characterized in that said resilient tongue is forced in the outward position under the influence of a moment in case a force is exerted on the wiper blade in a direction away from the oscillating arm. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333144 | WIPER DEVICE - The invention is based on a wiper device for a motor vehicle window, with a wiper arm adapter unit ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333145 | WIPER DEVICE - The invention is based on a wiper device for a motor vehicle window, with a wiper arm adaptor unit ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333146 | WIPER DEVICE - The invention is based on a wiper device for a motor vehicle window, with a wiper arm adapter unit ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333147 | WIPER BLADE DEVICE - The invention relates to a wiper blade device comprising a wiper strip unit ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333148 | WIPER BLADE DEVICE - The invention relates to a wiper blade device comprising a wiper strip unit ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333149 | Wiper Device Having Improved Vibration Prevention of Wiper Strip - A wiper device including: a yoke for supporting a wiper strip; an auxiliary lever including a coupling protrusion coupled to a coupling hole prepared in the yoke and formed of synthetic resin; and a main lever including an assembly protrusion coupled to an assembly hole prepared in the auxiliary lever and formed of the synthetic resin, wherein the auxiliary lever includes: a first vibration prevention portion protrusively formed to contact an upper surface of the yoke on a cross section taken along a width direction of the auxiliary lever in a position where the coupling hole is disposed; and a second vibration prevention portion in which an outer circumference surface of the coupling protrusion is formed in a tapered form so that the coupling protrusion coupled to the coupling hole is fit in a direction in which the coupling protrusion is coupled to the coupling hole. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333150 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING WIPER BLADES AND WIPER BLADE FOR WIPING PANES - The invention relates to a method for producing a wiper blades and to a wiper blade for wiping panes, in particular motor vehicle panes, comprising a support element ( | 2013-12-19 |
20130333151 | DEVICE FOR SUPPRESSING SLIT CLOGGING - A device for suppressing slit clogging capable of maintaining recovery rates of ground particles without clogging of the ground particles in an opening is provided. The device for suppressing slit clogging is used in a rotating-drum type magnetic separator | 2013-12-19 |
20130333152 | MOP WRINGER - A mop wringer is attached to an existing bucket, and the bucket is further provided with a driving device. The driving device includes a driving piece and a guide piece, to guide the mop wringer to twist and dry the cloth straps of the mop tip. Said mop wringer includes a fixing seat, attached to pan of or the whole top end of the bucket. A mop tip inserting portion is formed as a hollow space across one pan of the fixing seat, for the mop tip to insert into and join with. A rotary disc is provided on the bottom of the bucket and connected to the guide piece of the driving device, A wringing portion is formed as a ring and connected between the fixing cat and the rotary disc, including an upper open end, a lower open end a periphery and a mop holding space, | 2013-12-19 |
20130333153 | ROBOT CLEANER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A ROBOT CLEANER - A robot cleaner and a method for controlling a robot cleaner are provided. The method may include sensing a stored value of a pulse width modulation (PWM) duty ratio based on a voltage of a battery; comparing a measured value of the PWM duty ratio with the stored value to calculate a difference between the measured value and the stored value; upon determining that the difference between the measured value and the stored value is equal to or greater than a first set value, calculating a distributed value of acceleration on a substantially vertically extending axis of the robot cleaner; and, upon determining that the distributed value of acceleration deviates from a range of a second set values, increasing a force to suction foreign matter. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333154 | BARE FLOOR CLEANER - A bare floor cleaner with an upright assembly pivotally mounted to a base assembly, a steam generator, a fluid distributor which distributes steam onto the surface to be cleaned, and a mop cloth provided on the base assembly. The mop cloth is mounted to the base assembly by a mop cloth plate that is removable from the base assembly. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333155 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner comprises a removable dust separator. The dust separator has an inlet duct and an outlet duct. The inlet duct is arranged for fluid connection to a dirt-air duct on the cleaner, and the outlet duct is arranged for fluid connection to a motor intake duct on the cleaner. In accordance with the invention, the inlet duct and outlet duct share a common wall which divides the open ends of the ducts, an inlet duct sealing member is provided for forming an air-seal between the inlet duct and the dirty-air duct, and an outlet duct sealing member is provided for forming an air seal between the outlet duct and the motor intake duct. Both seals are thus required to fail in order to short-circuit the two dirty-air duct and the motor intake duct, despite there being a common wall section between the inlet duct and the outlet ducts. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333156 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner has a removable cyclonic separator that includes a cyclone chamber; a dirt-collection chamber, open at one end; and an outlet duct from the cyclone chamber. An open end of the outlet duct is arranged for connection to a motor intake duct on the cleaner, the outlet duct and dirt collection chamber sharing a common wall section which divides the open end of the outlet duct from the open end of the dirt collection chamber. A cover closes off the open end of the dirt collection chamber and can be opened to allow access to the dirt collection chamber for emptying. When the cover is in the closed position, a cover sealing member forms an air seal between the cover and the common wall section. When the outlet duct is connected to the motor inlet duct, an outlet duct sealing member forms an air seal between the ducts. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333157 | Handheld Nozzle Cleaning Apparatus - A handheld nozzle cleaning device includes a cylinder and piston disposed within the cylinder. The piston is movable between a latched position, in which air is compressed, and an unlatched position, in which air is drawn into the cylinder. The handheld nozzle cleaning device also includes a valve and a nozzle disposed at one end of the cylinder. Manual operation of the piston, defined by linear movement of the piston in a first direction, both releases the piston from the latched position and draws air into the cylinder. The compressed air flows out of the cylinder through the nozzle when the valve is opened. Also, manual operation of the piston in a second direction opposite the first direction both compresses air within the cylinder and secures the piston in the latched position. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333158 | PICK-UP HEAD SYSTEM - A pick-up head system for use with a surface cleaning vehicle comprises a housing extending between a first end and a second end, and having a front and a back, and a suctioning bottom opening. A debris outlet is disposed in the housing for permitting dust and debris to egress from the housing into a hopper. A debris passage is disposed within the housing in dust and debris delivery relation with respect to the debris outlet. There is at least one non-rotating main broom operatively mounted in the housing adjacent the debris passage for cleaning contact with a surface to be cleaned, thereby loosening debris for subsequent suctioning into the debris outlet. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333159 | TWO-STAGE HYBRID CHECK LINK ASSEMBLY - A check link assembly for a vehicle closure is configured to be operable in two phases: a detent check phase and an infinite check phase. The vehicle closure is pivotably connected to a vehicle body and has a closed position and an open position. The check link assembly includes a detent assembly having a detent configured to provide a detent check position between the closed position and the open position. The check link assembly also includes a hydraulic or pneumatic strut operatively connected to the detent assembly and configured to provide check positions at all positions between the detent check position and the open position. The detent assembly and the strut are configured to operate in series as the door is pivoted. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333160 | ADJUSTABLE HINGE - A hinge for pivotally attaching a door to a door frame is disclosed. The hinge has a first hinge plate, a first lifting element and a second lifting element. The first lifting element extends through the first hinge plate at a location proximate to a free edge, and is adapted for selective movement from a retracted position to an extended position extending above a mounting face of the first hinge plate. The second lifting element extends through the first hinge plate at a location proximate to a pivot edge of the first hinge plate, and is adapted for selective movement from a retracted position to an extended position extending above the mounting face. The first lifting element and second lifting element are disposed on opposing sides of a vertical reference axis disposed between the free edge and the pivot edge of the first hinge plate. A method is also disclosed. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333161 | HINGE ADJUSTER - A hinge adjuster includes a first frame, at least one locking piece, at least one spring component, at least one second frame and a pair of cover. The first frame defines at least one locking hole including a first accommodating hole and a second accommodating hole. The locking piece is slidably placed in the first accommodating hole for engaging with the first accommodating hole or the engaging notch alternatively. At least one groove for engaging with the locking piece is configured on a pivoted portion of the second frame, which includes a flat portion, a dentiform portion, and an end portion. And the locking piece is protruded from the locking hole and contacting with the flat portion, the dentiform portion or the end portion selectively. The hinge adjuster has strong supporting capability and can achieve a cyclic adjustment of angles, and the operation is simple and convenient. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333162 | Light Gage Wire Structural Connector - A wire connector designed to create a structural parallel line-splice in light gage metal wires. The connector is useful to make quick adjustments for hanging wire lengths. The connector also facilitates making structural end-loops for hanging wall-pictures and other decor. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333163 | ELASTIC ZIP TIE - An elastic zip tie is integrally molded from foam rubber, and includes a long strip of strap, a head located at a front end of the strap, and a plurality of flexible grips axially spaced on an upper and a lower surface of the strap. At least one holding space is defined by between any two adjacent axially-spaced flexible grips. The head has a thickness defined between two lateral sides thereof and is substantially larger than a longitudinal length of the holding space, i.e., a distance between two adjacent flexible grips. When a tail end of the strap is extended through the head for the latter to rest on the strap in a selected holding space, the flexible grips located immediately before and behind the holding space are elastically pressed against the two opposite lateral sides of the head to thereby firmly hold the latter in the holding space. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333164 | ANTI-SLIP CABLE TIE - A cable tie includes a band having a first end and a second end a housing, affixed to the band near the second end, with a first opening to receive the first end of the band. The housing comprises a first mass near the first opening and one side of the housing, a stop mass near a second side of the housing, and a second mass between the first mass and the stop mass. When the first end is inserted into the housing, the second mass prevents the first mass from moving a first distance occupied by the second mass, toward the stop mass. When the first end in the housing is being pulled out of the housing, the first mass locks the first end in the housing and prevents the first end from slipping over a second distance. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333165 | FASTENER MADE OF BULK AMORPHOUS ALLOY - Embodiments relates to a fastener having a head portion and an interlock portion comprising a bulk solidifying amorphous alloy comprising a metal alloy. The fastener could further have a screw portion. Other embodiments relate to methods of making and using the fasteners. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333166 | Slider Fastener and Method for Manufacturing Same - A slide fastener is provided. A pair of fastener element rows respectively provided along opposing one side edge portions of pair of fastener tapes. A slider is configured to engage and disengage the pair of fastener element rows. Tape members are respectively provided in parallel along another side edge portions of the pair of fastener tapes, that are opposite to the one side edge portions. The tape members are respectively sewn to the another side edge portions of the fastener tapes with sewing threads which bridge over the fastener tapes and the tape members. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333167 | DEVICE CLIP - A device clip includes a first jaw member, and a second jaw member having fixed end pivotally connected to one end of the first jaw member and a free end provided with a rod member that is movable along the major axis of the second jaw member by an external force and can return to its former position when the external force disappears. Thus, the other end of the first jaw member is detachably lockable to the rod member at the free end of the second jaw member for enabling the device clip to conveniently and steadily link two objects together, for example, to link a camera bag to a backpack. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333168 | Detachable Swivel and Associated Mount - Embodiments of the invention relate to a detachable swivel and associated mount. In one embodiment, a detachable swivel can be provided. The detachable swivel can include a housing with an axial cavity; at least one retention device; and an internal body operable to mount within the axial cavity, the internal body operable to contact the at least one retention device, wherein the internal body axially translates within the axial cavity between a first position and a second position; wherein an axial force applied to a portion of the internal body and away from the housing causes the internal body to translate between the first and second position. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333169 | RATCHET STRAP BINDER AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING A STRAP IN LENGTH - The ratchet strap binder includes a main frame and a spool mounted for rotation inside the main frame. In one possible implementation, the spool has an outer surface and includes a first strap-receiving passageway extending inside the spool between opposite first and second openings located on the outer surface of the spool, and a second strap-receiving passageway extending inside the spool from a third opening located on the outer surface of the spool to at least the first passageway. Also disclosed is a method of adjusting a strap in length and a ratchet strap binder including an elongated strap passing inside the at least one strap-receiving passageway, the strap forming a loop to adjust the strap in length. The loop can be pulled using a finger-actuated pull tab attached to the loop or be pulled directly by the user's fingers. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333170 | CURTAIN HOOK WITH TOP ATTACHMENT - We provide a shower curtain hook with a top ornament. In one embodiment, the ornament is permanently attached to the top of the hook, oriented so that when the hook bears a curtain the ornament stands perpendicular to the axis of the rod. In a preferred embodiment the top of the hook includes a connector that mates with and allows attachment of an ornament. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333171 | Needling Device - A needle device for processing an in particular strip-shaped planar structure comprises a needle bed, on which a plurality of needle elements provided with tips are arranged in such a manner that the needle elements protrude from the needle bed and the tips thereof point away from the needle bed. The needle elements are designed as flat blades each of which having at least one cutting edge extending from the tip of the needle element toward the needle roller. The needle elements are fastened via leg-shaped mounting members in bar-like needle carriers, which are in turn inserted in grooves of the needle roller. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333172 | EXPANDED METAL AND PROCESS OF MAKING THE SAME - An expanded metal is provided including a plurality of integral strands defining diamond shapes, each diamond shape having a long dimension as measured from two opposing vertices and a short dimension, generally transverse to the long direction, as measured between two other opposing vertices, such that the long dimension is less than twice the short dimension. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333173 | BLADE ROOT SPRING INSERTION JIG AND INSERTION METHOD OF BLADE ROOT SPRING - A blade root spring insertion jig and a blade root spring insertion method are provided for inserting a blade root spring into a gap between a bottom face of a blade groove formed in a rotor disk of a rotary machine and a blade root part of a blade which engages with the blade groove. The blade root spring has a blade contact face contacting the blade root part and a rotor contact face contacting the bottom face of the blade groove. The blade root spring insertion jig is provided with a first abutment face contacting a blade contact face side of the blade root spring and a second abutment face opposing the first abutment face and contacting a rotor contact face side of the blade root spring, and is configured so that the first abutment face and the second abutment face press the blade root spring so that the blade root spring is compressed to a height smaller than a natural height of the blade root spring. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333174 | TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A semiconductor workpiece processing system including at least one substrate processing tool that has a common housing with a first side having a first substrate holding container interface and a second side having a second substrate holding container interface having a different orientation than the first substrate holding container interface, a first transport section disposed corresponding to the first side of the tool, a second transport section being separate and distinct from the first transport section and interfacing with the first transport section and being configured to transport the substrate holding container between the first transport section and the tool and between the first side and the second side of the tool, the second transport section including at least one overhead gantry disposed above the tool, where the second transfer section is capable of interfacing with at least the second substrate holding container interface. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333175 | MICROMACHINED PIEZOELECTRIC Z-AXIS GYROSCOPE - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for making and using gyroscopes. Such gyroscopes may include a central anchor, a sense frame disposed around the central anchor, a plurality of sense beams configured for connecting the sense frame to the central anchor and a drive frame disposed around and coupled to the sense frame. The gyroscope may include pairs of drive beams disposed on opposing sides of the sense frame. The gyroscope may include a drive frame suspension for substantially restricting a drive motion of the drive frame to that of a substantially linear displacement along the first axis. The sense frame may be substantially decoupled from drive motions of the drive frame. Such devices may be included in a mobile device, such as a mobile display device. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333176 | Device and associated crack repair system - As a result of fashions and improved methods, increasing numbers of users are choosing to renovate or redecorate property. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333177 | RIGHT-ANGLE BRAKE TOOL - A brake tool for servicing an Scam braking mechanism, including an essentially elongate member of generally uniform thickness and having gripping and engagement portions separated by a predetermined lateral distance; an elevation portion intermediate the gripping and engagement portions and having a predefined gripping angle relative to the gripping portion as well as a predetermined engagement angle relative to the engagement portion; wherein the engagement portion transitions into an engagement extent along a transition portion of predetermined length, with the transition portion having a predetermined transition angle relative to an engagement means defined at a distalmost portion of the transition portion, wherein the engagement means is configured and dimensioned to engage a return spring shaft of an S-cam braking mechanism. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333178 | SERVICEABLE BIOREACTOR - The invention resides in an apparatus for treatment of a substance. The apparatus has a substance tube for enabling a substance to be treated to pass in to the substance tube via the substance-inlet and out of the substance tube through the substance-outlet. The apparatus also has a cleaning chamber, wherein the substance tube is configured in fluid communication with the cleaning chamber to enable a substance to diffuse the permeable membrane between the substance tube and the cleaning chamber such that a substance can be substantially cleaned by a cleaner, the substance comprising blood or plasma and the cleaner comprising a cell culture. The substance tube is removably connectable with the cleaning chamber for inter-changeability or serviceability. The apparatus can further comprise a support compartment configured to connect to, or enclosing, the cleaning chamber, which functions to carry a fluid to substantially maintain the functionality of the cleaner. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333179 | MOLD CLAMP OPENING/CLOSING DEVICE - A device and method for moving a mold clamp assembly of a molding apparatus between and open and closed position when the molding apparatus is in a stationary position. The device includes a rotatable cam member. A first cam surface is provided on the rotatable cam member. The first cam surface cooperates with a cam follower of the mold clamp assembly to move the mold clamp assembly to the open position when the rotatable cam member is rotated. A second cam surface is also provided on the rotatable cam member. The second cam surface cooperates with the cam follower of the mold clamp assembly to move the mold clamp assembly from the open position to the closed position when the rotatable cam member is further rotated. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333180 | Method For Repairing A Piece - A material is deposited on the surface of a piece to be repaired, by means of two steps of electro-spark deposition alternated with an intermediate compaction step, which reduces the surface asperity of a layer of material deposited before another material is deposited; the compaction phase is defined by shot peening, performed by means of shots supported by at least one flexible element supported projecting from a rotating shaft. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333181 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMBELLISHMENT PLACEMENT - A method for embellishment placement is provided. More specifically, an automated method for determining placement of embellishments for an item, such as a jewelry item, is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises, determining and setting values for parameters, creating offsets along a portion of the item to be embellished, setting points along the offsets, randomizing the points, adding decorative features to the item, and eliminating points based on the parameter values, After points violating the parameter values have been eliminated, the remaining points comprise positions for embellishments. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333182 | MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM FOR FLOORBOARDS - Building panels, especially floor panels are shown, which are provided with a locking system that is configured to lock the adjacent edges by angling and that have a tongue and a strip on the same edge, and a method to divide a board and produce such building panels. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333183 | Device And A Method For Extracting Winding Spindles From A Log Of Web Material - The device includes at least a first gripping member and a second gripping member, arranged and controlled so that they extract two winding spindle portions from opposite ends of a log in a longitudinal extraction direction parallel to the axis of the log. The first gripping member and a second gripping member are movable along a log advancing path and extract the two winding spindle portions as they advance along the log advancing path together with the log and the two winding spindle portions. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333184 | Rail Attachment Mechanism - A rail mounting mechanism for coupling an auxiliary device to a weapon has an adjuster and a lever that can be used to overcome tolerances in mounting rails to provide a consistent grasp of the rail. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333185 | UNIVERSAL REMOVABLE AND REUSABLE LIGHT HANGER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A universal removable and reusable light hanger and method of use thereof wherein a device is described that will allow decorative outdoor lighting to be readily attached to outdoor structures on a temporary basis and readily removed. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333186 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes opposing longitudinal groove on its longitudinal sides, in which grooves spaced-apart longitudinal strips of the carrier element are disposed, wherein neighbouring ends of said longitudinal strips are interconnected by a respective connection piece, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein said oscillating arm is pivotally connected to said connecting device about a pivot axis near one end, with the interposition of a joint part, wherein said joint part comprises at least one resilient tongue engaging in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in said oscillating arm, and wherein said resilient tongue is rotatable along an hinge axis between an outward position retaining the wiper blade onto the oscillating arm and an inward position releasing the wiper blade form the oscillating arm, characterized in that said resilient tongue is forced in the outward position under the influence of a moment in case a force is exerted on the wiper blade in a direction away from the oscillating arm. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333187 | MODULAR GLENOID PROSTHESIS - A method for assembling a glenoid assembly. The method includes using a base having a first side and an opposing second side. The first side includes a plurality of connection features arranged in an array. The method further includes using a plurality of glenoid attachment members, wherein each of the plurality of glenoid attachment members has a locking mechanism. One of the plurality of glenoid attachment members is selected and is connected to the base by connecting the locking mechanism of the selected one of the plurality of glenoid attachment members to one of the plurality of connection features of the base. | 2013-12-19 |
20130333188 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONSTRUCTIVE ELEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTIVE ELEMENTS MADE THEREBY - The present invention relates to lids and sealing elements for cylindrical bodies, made by extruding layers of plastic material. More particularly, the invention relates to a method in which lids and sealing elements are manufactured and then connected to the cylindrical bodies. This method permits absolute sealing and prevents a significant waste of material. | 2013-12-19 |