03rd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100011476 | Sports face mask identification system - The face mask is attached to a helmet that protects the rest of the head. The mask is usually made of bars of metal or other product that will perform the same function. The number, letter, name or logo identifying the athlete or team will be added to the mask will provide the identify of the athlete without need for any other identification. This will allow for larger photos of the face when the face of the athlete is used for advertising or just used in a video, photo or other image that provides recognition of the person wearing the mask. The number, letter, name or logo will be located on the mask in a location that does not interfere with vision. The identifier will be of the same or similar product that comprises the rest of the mask. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011477 | Clothing Protector - Systems and methods for providing clothing protection are discussed herein. A clothing protector comprises a pad and an adhesive surface. The pad is configured to provide a layer between an outer clothing and skin. The pad extends below an upper edge of a diaper. The adhesive surface is coupled to the pad, wherein the adhesive surface is configured to attach to an inside of the outer clothing. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011478 | BIB - A bib is described that includes multiple flaps, each flap providing a surface to prevent soiling of clothing. The flaps are secured to one another through multiple fastening mechanisms, which may include one or more magnets. A neck bridge portion couples the plurality of flaps to one another. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011479 | SPORTSWEAR - Sportswear ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011480 | Precipitation Gutters On Textiles - The present invention relates generally to a garment. In one exemplary embodiment, the garment may comprise a plurality of sets of water channels. The plurality of sets of water channels may cover areas of the garment. The water channels in each set of water channels may cover areas of the garment and may be inter-connected and angled to facilitate water droplets to fall off the garment. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011481 | Clothing article with an integrated body support - A clothing article with an integrated body support for molding and shaping the wearer's torso, includes a tubular outer garment having a free bottom end, wherein the tubular outer garment comprises an upper section adapted for supporting the bust of the wearer, and a lower section extending from the upper section for covering at least the lower torso of the wearer. The clothing article further includes a tubular inner body support extending substantially concealed in a concentric relationship with and peripherally attached to the interior portion of the outer garment, wherein the inner body support is composed of a resilient form-fitting fabric for imparting compressive support to mold and shape the lower torso and abdominal areas of the wearer. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011482 | GARMENT HAVING VARIOUS FUNCTIONAL FINISHES - A garment, particularly a shirt, is made from a number of fabric portions which are sewn together, each of the portions having different performance characteristics. The front of the shirt is finished so as to be stain-resistant with a chemical water- and oil-repellent finish. To mitigate moisture accumulation on the wearer's skin, the back and sleeves are treated with an absorbency-enhancing finish, the collar and cuffs having a soil-release finish. In manufacture, the different portions are cut from differently treated sections of a mill run of fabric, the sections being processed under constant conditions so that the different sections have consistent shrinkage properties and colours. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011483 | GRIPPING SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHODS - A gripping system, apparatus, and methods for users with weakened hand strength, or able-bodied users desiring a better grip, involving a mating glove and a grip, handle, or graspable surface of an object. The mating glove covers a person's hand and interfaces and mates with the grip, handle, or graspable surface. The mating glove has a palm side, a dorsal side, and finger compartments. The mating glove includes hook-and-loop fastener material for mating with complementary hook-and-loop fastener material integrated into the grip, handle, or graspable surface. The grip, handle, or graspable surface further includes recesses integrated within the grip or handle for accommodating the hook-and-loop fastener material. The invention also involves a retrofit tape kit for facilitating gripping of any graspable surface. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011484 | KNIT FABRIC GLOVES AND OTHER KNIT ARTICLES WITH IMPROVED GRIP/PROTECTIVE SURFACES - Knit articles of clothing having grip/protective members and process of manufacturing same. One embodiment comprises depositing an adhesive onto a backside of a sheet of grip/protective material, and fusing the adhesive to the backside of the sheet of grip/protective material using a first heat/pressure procedure. The first heat/pressure procedure forms a film of fused adhesive on at least a portion of the backside of the sheet. The process can continue by cutting the sheet of grip/protective material into a plurality of grip/protective members sized and shaped for the article of clothing, and attaching at least one grip/protective member to a knitted material that defines at least a portion of the article of clothing. The grip/protective member is attached to the knitted material using a second heat/pressure procedure that re-activates the film of fused adhesive and causes a portion of the re-activated fused adhesive to penetrate into the knitted material. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011485 | Environmentally-Friendly Visor Stiffening Member and Manufacturing Method Thereof - An environmentally-friendly visor stiffening member and a manufacturing method thereof may provide a smoothly curved shape without using an environmentally-bad plastic material and being easily sewn. The environmentally-friendly visor stiffening member is sandwiched with at least one fabric piece layer, an adhesive resin layer disposed under the fabric piece layer, and a pulp or cellulose board layer disposed under the fabric piece layer via the adhesive resin layer. With this structure, the visor portion may have a smoothly curved shape even though it is not made of an environmentally-bad synthetic resin material, it may not be easily ruptured even if excessive force is applied thereto, and it may be easily sewn to provide a beautiful aesthetic appearance. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011486 | Lock socks - An apparatus for keeping a matched pair of socks together through all of the laundry steps and subsequent sorting for placing clothes back in drawers. Such apparatus comprises a first sock of a pair of socks, such first sock having one of a male and a female pre-selected fastening device disposed on an upper portion thereof. A second sock member of such pair of socks, such second sock member having an opposite one of a male and female pre-selected fastening device disposed on an upper portion of such second sock member. An embroidered design is disposed one of around and closely adjacent such fastening device on each of such pair of socks. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011487 | FUNCTIONAL BELT - A functional belt having a flexible structure can relatively reduce pressure applied to the belly and the waist, thereby reducing the possibility of disc disease, prevent hypometabolism due to the belt that does not stretch, thereby promoting good health, and maintain its function as a belt even if a flexible portion is torn. The functional belt includes a flexible part | 2010-01-21 |
20100011488 | Sweatband and sun protective headgear apparatus - A headgear ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011489 | Garment with Regionally Varied Evaporative Cooling Properties - A garment, such as a shirt, shorts, socks, or a hat, is disclosed for efficiently cooling an individual by water evaporation, thereby reducing perspiration, dehydration, loss of electrolytes, and discomfort. The garment includes at least one property that is intentionally non-uniform, so as to concentrate and retain applied water in areas where enhanced cooling is desired. Variable properties include structure, density, composition, texture, type and/or quantity of additive substances, included fabric layers, and degree of contact with a user's body. A source of water can be included, for example in an attachable container. The container can be compressed, water can be pumped, or compressed air can push water from the container. A pump can be actuated by hand or by natural movements of a user. A drinking port can be included, and a pouch can hold a removable, water-absorbing and water-releasing insert that can be pre-wetted and/or pre-cooled. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011490 | Explosion safety garment - A retrievable flash suit designed to protect the wearer from injury due to explosion and flame, and to allow retrieval of the wearer by others in case of unconsciousness of the wearer. The device consists of a suit and a hood. The suit consists of an outer layer of flame resistant material and an inner layer, also of flame resistant material. Sewn to the inside of the suit is a one piece harness. The detached hood consists of a three layer hood of flame resistant material with a neck drape of one layer of flame resistant material and a protected face opening of two layers of flame resistant material. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011491 | Garment Having a Vascular System for Facilitating Evaporative Cooling of an Individual - A cooling garment is disclosed that enhances the comfort of an exercising, working, or resting individual by reducing overheating, perspiration, dehydration, and electrolyte loss. A vascular distribution system delivers water to the garment, and evaporation cools the individual. Wetness can be concentrated where needed and moderated by water absorbent materials such as gel polymers. Water flows under gravity, by capillary action, pumping, or air pressurization. The garment can include inner layers that improve comfort, absorb perspiration, keep the individual at least partly dry, and/or include metallic and/or polymeric and/or other materials that conduct heat. Cooling can be enhanced by garment texture that increases evaporative surface area. Water can be chilled before it is delivered to the fabric, and ports can be included to allow a water bottle or other water source to be temporarily connected, and/or allow the individual to drink the water and/or pressurize a water container. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011492 | TOILET BOWL CLEANING AND/OR DEODORIZING DEVICE - A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device includes a container for the chemical, a spray nozzle through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally around a perimeter of the nozzle, a conduit in fluid communication with the container and the spray nozzle, fluid delivery means for delivering chemical from the container through the conduit and to the spray nozzle, and means for attaching the spray nozzle near a rim of the toilet bowl. The spray nozzle of the automatic or manual toilet bowl cleaning device can operate such that the chemical is applied to the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl whereby the entire toilet bowl is cleaned around the inner circumference of the toilet bowl. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011493 | SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM - Automatic self-close mechanism, in particular for closing a toilet bowl seat and/or a toilet bowl lid, where said closing of the seat and/or lid may be separated into two movements, a first movement bringing the seat and/or lid from a position resting against a back stop into a position where gravity will propel the seat and/or Hd downwards, and a second movement where gravity propels the seat and/or lid towards the toilet bowl, where the energy necessary for the first movement is stored in a resilient member during the opening of the seat/lid, and that the energy is released by releasing a locking arrangement, where said locking arrangement is actuated by an actuating wire, said wire pulling the locking arrangement out of locking engagement, where said wire is actuated by electrical means. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011494 | Filter for preventing hair from becoming clogged in a drain - A filter for preventing hair from becoming clogged in a drain which comprises a flat annular strainer and a magnetic rim on the periphery of said flat annular strainer. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011495 | VENTILATION THROUGH SERVICE FLAP FRAMES - The invention relates to a flap unit ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011496 | Comfort seat and commode device for a wheel chair and the like - A Comfort Seat and Commode Device that is adaptable for incorporation into a wheel chair, an ordinary arm chair or couch or bed, a hospital bed, or any other means of convalescence or permanent occupation by the disabled, is herein disclosed. The device's framework supports a seat portion that is capable of rotating to provide an opening through which a patient or disabled person may eliminate waste. The rotatable seat is located in-line vertically with a waste bin and cover that comprise the commode. An actuation means is provided, which, in response to a command by the user, simultaneously opens the waste bin cover, rotates the seat, and elevates the waste bin to permit use of the device. A means of providing squirting action of a cleaning solution to cleanse the user after elimination, as well as a drying system, may also be incorporated into the device. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011497 | Water feature for wave pools - The present invention relates to wave pools and diversion channels that capture high kinetic energy portions of a wave generated within the wave pool, and redirects the captured wave portions to the vicinity of wave formation, preferably timed so as reinforce a subsequently generated wave. The high kinetic energy within the diversion channel creates an additional feature in the form of an action river for riders of a wave pool to enjoy. At the same time, capturing of portions of the wave reduces the backwash of the wave and stabilizes the level of water within the wave pool, especially for embodiments with wave generators and pools capable of high volume waves. Riders may enter the diversion channel and ride from the distal, beach end of the wave pool to the proximal, wave generating end. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011498 | SPA COVER LIFTER AND METHOD - A spa cover lifter for moving a spa cover from a closed position to a storage position includes a drive mechanism, a fixed base and a lifting arm assembly. The lifting arm assembly is mounted to first or second leaves of the spa cover. The lifting arm assembly is driven by the drive mechanism and is moveably mounted to the fixed base. The lifting arm assembly includes a cover pivoting assembly and a cover transporting assembly. The cover pivoting assembly is driven by the drive mechanism to move the cover from the closed position to an intermediate position and the cover transporting assembly is driven by the drive mechanism to the move the cover from the intermediate position to the storage position. The spa cover lifter has an automatic shutoff for cutting power when an obstacle is encountered. A method of moving the spa cover is also disclosed. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011499 | Sink and Faucet Frame - A method for protecting the wood board layer from potential water damage during use is disclosed. The method for protecting the wood board layer from potential water damage originating from the faucet plumbing provides for replacing the particle board with non-porous plastic blocks in the areas in which holes are drilled in order to accommodate the faucet plumbing. The non-porous plastic blocks enclose the faucet plumbing and prevent the water from a possible leak to come in contact with the particle board areas around the plumbing for a long enough period of time until the leak can be repaired. The method for protecting the wood board layer from potential water damage originating from the sink caulking provides for applying a waterproof sealer to the bottom of the particle board in an area around the sink apertures that has a perimeter extending at least 2 inches from the sink aperture. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011500 | DEPLOYABLE BED ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A CONVENTIONAL SOFA, CHAIR, OR THE LIKE - The present disclosure relates to a deployable bed assembly and associated method for using the deployable bed assembly with a conventional sofa, chair, and the like. The deployable bed is configured to rest upon and/or connect to the conventional sofa, chair, and the like with the conventional sofa, chair, and the like providing support and acting as a head board. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011501 | PATIENT LIFT AND TRANSFER DEVICE - A transfer device has a carriage supported on a base, movable between a home position and an extended position. A table assembly includes a lower table fixed to the carriage and an upper table coupled to the lower table, movable between a downward position in forcible contact with the lower table and an upward position having no contact with the lower table. The table assembly moves toward the extended position with the tables in forcible contact to place the table assembly underneath the object to be transferred while keeping the base stationary. The plates are separated to lift the object on the upper table while the lower table remains resting upon the support surface. The table assembly returns to the home position while supporting the object on the upper table and keeping the upper and lower tables separated. The device may operate in a bidirectional manner. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011502 | CLIMATE CONTROLLED BED ASSEMBLY - According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. The upper portion of the bed further comprises at least one comfort layer positioned adjacent to the fluid distribution member. The bed also includes a lower portion configured to support the upper portion and at least one fluid module configured to selectively transfer air to or from the fluid distribution member of the upper portion. In some arrangements, the fluid module includes a fluid transfer device and a thermoelectric device for selectively thermally conditioning fluids being transferred by the fluid transfer device. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011503 | CORNER COMPONENTS FOR A BED SHEET - In some example, an apparatus comprises a first corner component that is configured to be attached to a first corner of a bed sheet. The first corner component comprises a first bottom attachment to couple to the first cap. The apparatus includes a second corner component that is configured to be attached to a second corner of the bed sheet that is on an opposite end but same side relative to the first corner. The second corner component comprises a second bottom attachment to couple to the second. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011504 | OPERATING TABLE GUIDE DEVICE CONSISTING OF GUIDE ARMS DESIGNED TO BE FIXED IN DETACHABLE FORM ON THE AFOREMENTIONED TABLE AND OPERATING TABLE COMPRISING SUCH GUIDE ARMS - The invention concerns a guiding device for a mobile operating table comprising at least one lateral rail for accessories, the aforementioned device comprising at least one guiding arm stretching along an axis and presenting an extremity fitted with a fastening mechanism permitting a detachable fixing of the aforementioned guide arm on the rail of the operating table, characterized in that the fastening means consist of at least one notch oriented along an axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the guiding arm, said notch being capable of accommodating a spacer linking the side rail to the operating table, and a blocking element configured to block the guide arm on the rail by pressure of the aforementioned blocking element. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011505 | ELECTRICALLY OPERATED BED AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - A control unit controls a drive unit so that a back angle α, which is an elevation angle of a back bottom, and a knee angle β, which is an elevation angle of a knee bottom, change according to a pre-set pattern. The control unit comprises a memory unit for storing a plurality of patterns of linking a coordinate point (0,0) in a (α,β) coordinate, in which each of the bottoms is in a horizontal state, and a coordinate point (α | 2010-01-21 |
20100011506 | DISPOSABLE TRANSPORTER - The present disclosure is a disposable transporter that is absorbent, portable, and lightweight, and having sufficient strength to carry an injured soldier or medical patient. The transporter has a backing substrate, absorbent body, and gripping device. The gripping device permits manual carrying or insertion of poles to form a litter or portable cot. The absorbent body may have active agents that kill microorganisms to reduce the risk of contamination, infection, and odors from blood or other body fluids. The disclosure provides a process for producing base materials for the transporter. Also disclosed is a transporter kit having a transporter and a water-resistant case. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011507 | RAPID MULTI-ACTION RESCUE SLED - A flat, sturdy rescue board is shaped like a sled. The long edges of the board platform have wings for attaching handles or arm hooks to the platform. A rotatable handle is attached to each wing. Each handle can rotate ninety degrees only. The handles are normally parallel to the top of the board surface but may be rotated ninety degrees so that they are perpendicular to the board. When a victim is loaded onto the board the handles may be used to extricate the board and victim from the dangerous situation. Semi-circular arm hooks may also be attached to each wing. When a victim is loaded onto the board, his arms are positioned above the hooks. When the board is pulled to safety the victim remains secured to the board by the aim hooks. The board also has lower rails attached to the bottom of the board for sliding the board along ice or on long the ground. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011508 | Cushioned support devices - Cushions or support devices are provided that include a cushioned panel including a pair of openings therein and spaced apart from one another each for receiving a breast therein. The support devices may include a base for supporting the panel above a surface. For example, the base may include a plurality of legs extending from the panel, e.g., pivotally or removably coupled to the panel. Alternatively, the support devices may include an inflatable body. During use, the base is positioned on a support surface such that a panel of the support member is disposed above and spaced apart from the support surface, e.g., at an angle, and the user lies against the panel such that the user's breasts extend into openings in the panel. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011509 | POCKET SPRING MATTRESS, A METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR THE MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A spring mattress is disclosed including a plurality of strings interconnected side by side, each string including a plurality of continuous casings and each casing including a coil spring. Further, in at least one embodiment, at least one of the casings in at least one of the strings includes a plurality of stretch openings into the interior of the casing, wherein at least some of said stretch openings are displaced in relation to each other in a lengthwise direction of the spring. At least one embodiment of the present invention also relates to a method and a device for manufacturing of such a mattress, as well as to a bed adapted for such a mattress. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011510 | NOVEL COMPOSITIONS FOR BIOBLEACHING COUPLED WITH STONE WASHING OF INDIGO DYED DENIMS AND PROCESS THEREOF - Disclosed herein are novel compositions for biobleaching coupled with stone washing of indigo dyed denims comprising a blend of glucose oxidase, catalases and cellulases in the ratio of 1.0:10.0:1.0 along with sugar base, peroxide source and optional adjuvants and a process for the said biobleaching coupled with stone washing wherein the process is carried out at optimized conditions of neutral pH (6.5-7.0) and a temperature of 55° C. Processing time may vary from 15 minutes to 90 minutes depending on the extent of bleach required for the fabric. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011511 | Enzyme Foam Treatment For Laundry - A new method for laundering fabrics is disclosed, where a foam composition comprising enzymes and a surfactant is distributed over fabrics. After a holding period water and a detergent composition is added and the fabrics are washed under usual washing conditions. After the washing period suds are discharged and the fabrics are rinsed and dried using usual means. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011512 | Fabric Care Compositions and Systems Comprising Organosilicone Microemulsions and Methods Employing Same - Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011513 | DETERGENT CONTAINING SOIL-RELEASING SUBSTANCES - The present invention improves the cleaning efficiency of laundry detergents when washing textiles through the use of specific polycarbonate-, polyurethane-, and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds or precursor compounds thereof of the reactive cyclic carbonate and urea type. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011514 | Control method of washing machine - A control method of a washing machine, in which a hydraulic pressure of water supplied into the washing machine is estimated, enabling sensing of a laundry weight and measurement of a supply amount of the water. The control method includes calculating a first water supply time required to initially supply water to a setup water level, calculating a second water supply time required to additionally supply water according to a variation in water level due to laundry wetting after the initial supply of water, sensing a laundry weight according to a ratio of the first water supply time to the second water supply time, and measuring a flow rate of water using the amount of water supplied to the setup water level and the laundry weight data. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011515 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - A laundry appliance having a perforated rotatable drum for spin dehydrating a wet textile load, an electric motor for providing an accelerating force which in use causes the drum to rotate, load sensors for detecting any static dynamic imbalance in the rotation of the drum, and a controller which receives inputs from the load sensors and is programmed to, in a spin-up phase, energise said electric motor so as to evenly distribute the load within the drum and thereby minimise any static or dynamic imbalance when the drum rotates. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011516 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT OPTICAL READINGS ON TEXTILE MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO DYEING - Apparatus for carrying out optical readings on textile materials submitted to dyeing comprising optical reading means associated with corresponding optical processing means, characterised in that said detecting means comprise two optical reading devices: a first reflectance reading device ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011517 | HAIR DYE STABILIZER - It is to provide a hair dye stabilizer capable of stably storing a readily oxidizable compound in a hair dye, especially an oxidizing dye intermediate or a coupler and effective for remarkably improving the offensive odor problem. Furthermore, it isto provide a hair dye stabilizer giving improvement in damage on the hair, hardly irritating the skin, and free from adverse effects on the dyeing ability of the hair dye. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011518 | Tricationic dyes - Disclosed are compounds of formula | 2010-01-21 |
20100011519 | COLOR-PROTECTING DETERGENTS OR CLEANING AGENTS - The invention provides improvements in the color protection properties of detergents and cleaning agents during their utilization for washing or cleaning colored textile fabrics. Specific polycarbonate-, polyurethane- and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds or a precursor compound thereof containing specific reactive groups, which can be used for the production of the polycarbonate-, polyurethane- and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds, are utilized. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011520 | Lightweight portable wheelchair ramp - A set of generally rectangular fiber reinforced thermoplastic panels are combined by convolving selected ones thereof to form a generally longitudinal apex ridge that is then bonded to the underside of the other panel by application of heat. Preferably the convolved panels are of a planform that is smaller than the other panel, thus exposing an edge portion of the underside thereof on which an adhesive strip is deposited and covered by a removable cover. In use the adhesive strip is exposed and then adhered to the surface of a door sill or a step surface with the joined panels then providing a bridging surface allowing a wheelchair to cross the height differential. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011521 | DEFLECTOR FOR A POOL CLEANER SWEEP TAIL HOSE - A pool cleaner having a sweep tail hose has a deflector at a downstream or discharge end thereof, wherein the deflector comprises a relatively flexible structure in comparison with the sweep tail hose. During normal submerged operation as the pool cleaner and sweep tail hose travel over submerged pool floor and side wall surfaces, water jetted from the sweep tail hose flows substantially without restriction through the deflector. However, when the discharge end of the sweep tail hose breaks the surface of water within the swimming pool, the relatively flexible deflector falls by gravity over the otherwise open discharge end of the sweep tail hose to deflect water jetted therefrom. Accordingly, the deflector effectively knocks down and prevents water jetted from the sweep tail hose from spraying over any significant distance or area of a surrounding pool deck region. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011522 | APPARATUS FOR VISUALLY INSPECTING AND REMOVING FOREIGN SUBSTANCE FROM GAP OF HEAT TUBE BUNDLE IN UPPER PART OF TUBE SHEET OF SECOND SIDE OF STEAM GENERATOR - An apparatus that visually inspects a state of sludge and a foreign substance between steam generator bundles positioned at an upper part of a tube sheet of a second side of a steam generator of a nuclear power plant (Korean standard type) using a visual inspector mounted in a robot moving on an inner wall surface of the steam generator and that removes a foreign substance with a foreign substance remover when the foreign substance is found are provided. The apparatus for visually inspecting and removing a foreign substance from a gap of a heat tube bundle in an upper part of a tube sheet of a second side of a steam generator, including: a robot including a transfer unit that moves on a wall surface within a ring of the steam generator, a lift that is provided in the transfer unit to vertically move upward and downward, a visual inspector that is rotatably provided in the lift, and that moves upward and downward by driving the lift, and that monitors sludge or a foreign substance injected into a gap of the heat tube, and a foreign substance remover that is provided at one side of the visual inspector and that removes the sludge or the foreign substance existing in the gap of the heat tube; a controller that is provided at one side of the steam generator and that controls the robot on the spot; a remote controller that is provided at the outside, and that is connected to the controller through a wire, and that controls the robot; and an encoder mounting fixture that is fixed to one side of a handhole of the steam generator, and that is connected to the controller through a first cable, and that receives and supplies a second cable connected to the robot. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011523 | SIDE BROOM HAVING MEMORY RECALL AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates generally to debris collection devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a debris collection vehicle utilizing a side broom having memory recall functionality. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011524 | Portable multi-function movable, electronic device display screen and glass cleaning accessory - A moveable portable electronic device display screen or glass cleaning accessory is a hand held multi-functional apparatus with the ability to allow the user to clean the display screen of an electronic device and easily be carried, stored in a pocket, travel bag or hand bag. The invention is outfitted with micro fiber fabrics for cleaning display screens or glass, a small mirror attached for viewing oneself, one or more pockets for storage of small devices, one or more magnets attached to each side of the apparatus are to assist holding currency. The invention demonstrates the ability to be manufactured in multiple shapes, sizes, fabrics, and colors. The multiple congruent sides of the invention demonstrate the ability to either flip open, utilizing a piece of flexible fabric attached to each side of the device, swivel lending to its ability to turn 45, 90, 180 up to 360 degrees, and or slide open by means of each congruent side on an sliding frame and rail device. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011525 | Telescoping Collapsible Bath Brush - A collapsible bath brush is disclosed with a handle that collapses telescopically into the interior of the brush head, thereby making the brush more convenient, compact, and adaptable than other bath brushes. In preferred embodiments, the brush head includes bristles or a sponge, the handle includes at least three segments, and when extended, the handle is wide (at least one inch), long, and easy to hold. When the handle is collapsed, the brush head is a fully functional handle-free bath brush without protrusions that could interfere with washing. A securing mechanism prevents inadvertent collapse of the handle when extended, and in preferred embodiments a retaining mechanism prevents inadvertent extension of the handle when collapsed. The brush is easy to pack for travel, requiring no disassembly to achieve its smallest configuration. In preferred embodiments the brush has an open, horseshoe-shaped, easy-to-clean handle, and can be disassembled for thorough cleaning. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011526 | Towel for material application to concave surfaces - A trowel for working a curved surface is described. In one embodiment, a trowel comprises a relatively flexible sheet of material having a memory property tending to maintain the sheet in a planar configuration. The sheet has a leading edge, a trailing edge and first and second side edges connecting the leading edge and the trailing edge. The leading edge is arcuate between the first and second side edges. The trowel further comprises a handle coupled to the sheet at the trailing edge. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011527 | CHANNEL GUARD PROTECTOR FOR A SQUEEGEE - A squeegee includes a squeegee handle coupled to a squeegee blade holder, wherein the squeegee blade holder holds a squeegee blade. The squeegee includes a channel guard protector which extends along the length of the squeegee blade holder. The channel guard protector holds the squeegee blade in the squeegee blade holder to reduce the likelihood that the squeegee blade will become bunched up. Further, the channel guard protector reduces the likelihood that the squeegee blade holder will undesirably scratch a surface engaged by the squeegee blade. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011528 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - 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 grooves 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 connecting 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 a free end thereof, with the special feature that said connecting device comprises a water channel for transporting water therethrough from a first side of said connecting device facing away form said free end of said oscillating arm to a second side of said connecting device facing towards said free end of said oscillating arm. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011529 | REMOVING DEBRIS FROM CLEANING ROBOTS - A cleaning robot system includes a robot and a robot maintenance station. The robot includes a chassis, a drive system configured to maneuver the robot as directed by a controller, and a cleaning assembly including a cleaning assembly housing and a driven cleaning roller. The robot maintenance station includes a station housing and a docking platform configured to support the robot when docked. A mechanical agitator engages the roller of the robot with the robot docked. The agitator includes an agitator comb having multiple teeth configured to remove accumulated debris from the roller as the agitator comb and roller are moved relative to one another. The robot maintenance station includes a collection bin arranged to receive and hold debris removed by the mechanical agitator. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011530 | Vacuum Filter Cleaning Device - A vacuum may include a housing defining a suction inlet opening and a debris chamber in communication with the suction inlet opening, a suction device disposed in the housing for providing a vacuum pressure to the inlet opening, a filter disposed in an airflow path between the suction inlet opening and the suction device, and a motor driving a device for disengaging debris from the filter. The device for disengaging debris from the filter may include at least one finger disposed on a belt or a rake. The device for disengaging debris from the filter may include a vibration device that induces a vibration in the filter. A controller can allow electric current to actuate the device for disengaging debris from the filter. The controller can have a plurality of operational modes. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011531 | FILTER ASSEMBLY - A filter assembly for use in a cleaning appliance has filter portion and a rim surrounding the filter portion. The rim is deformable so as to be capable of sealing against a part of an appliance in which the filter assembly is located. The rim is arranged to include a locating member adapted to prevent incorrect orientation of the filter assembly in an appliance housing. The rim is flexible and capable of being manipulated and flexed by a user during a process of locating the filter assembly in an appliance. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011532 | FILTER ASSEMBLY - A filter assembly for use in a cleaning appliance has a first filter portion surrounded by a deformable rim. The first filter portion consists of a non-woven medium. The filter assembly (also includes a second filter portion located downstream of the first filter portion. The first filter portion and the second filter portion are held directly adjacent one another by means of the deformable rim. The filter assembly further includes a third filter portion located upstream of the first filter portion and consisting of a mesh material. The first filter portion and the third filter portion are held directly adjacent one another by means of the deformable rim. The filter assembly has a tab located on a surface thereof to facilitate removal of the filter assembly from a filter housing or a vacuum cleaner. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011533 | DEBRIS RECEIVER - In one embodiment, a debris receiving drawer is mounted in a receptacle bay slideable between a single closed position and an open position, wherein the drawer includes a basin, a channel from the basin, and an outlet from the channel. The basin is configured to guide debris entering the basin toward the channel and the channel is configured to channel debris to the outlet. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011534 | FLOOR TOOL FOR A SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE SUCH AS A VACUUM CLEANER - A floor tool for a cleaning appliance includes a head engaging with a floor surface, a connecting arm pivotally connected to the head about a first axis and a supporting body pivotally connected to the head about a second axis. The head includes a suction opening which lies in a suction plane, and the connecting arm includes an outlet in communication with the suction opening and adapted to connect to the cleaning appliance. The first and second axes lie parallel to one another in a plane which is substantially parallel to the suction plane. By providing a pair of parallel axes which lie in a plane parallel to the suction plane, the floor tool can have a reduced depth while still being able to achieve the desired “rocking” motion to improve cleaning performance. The height of the floor tool can thus be minimized. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011535 | Releasably interlocking instrument handle and method of use thereof - In one preferred aspect, a set of interlocking instrument handles is provided that permits a user to directly engage a locking element to releasably lock one instrument to another instrument. In another preferred aspect, a locking collar is provided for locking instrument handles to one another. In a further preferred aspect, a method is provided for locking instrument handles to one another. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011536 | HINGE MECHANISM FOR FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A hinge mechanism for interconnecting a cover and a main body of a foldable electronic device, includes a sleeve, a shaft unit, an elastic member and an engaging body. The sleeve has two opposite gaps formed in the interior wall thereof, the shaft unit includes a shaft portion and an end portion formed at an end of the shaft portion, the shaft portion defines a slot therein, the elastic member includes a central wall and two opposite flanges. The shaft unit, the elastic member and the engaging body are mounted into the sleeve, the slot receives the central wall and the two flanges extends into the two gaps correspondingly, the shaft portion is fixed with the engaging body, the elastic member urges the shaft unit return to original position when the shaft unit rotates relative to the sleeve. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011537 | Structure of a foot member of a baby mesh bed - A foot member of a baby mesh bed includes a base part, and a tubular part; the tubular part is securely joined on a lower end of an upright rod of the mesh bed, and has two embedded protrusions on an outer side, and a detainment hole; the base part has an uppermost joining portion, which has two embedding cavities, and a wedge piece thereon; the base part and the tubular part are joined together with the embedded protrusions being embedded in the embedding cavities respectively, and with the wedge piece of the base part being detained in the detainment hole of the tubular part; the base part can be separated from the tubular part for the mesh bed to occupy less space, thus being able to be packaged in a smaller case. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011538 | PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE HAVING A MULTI-AXIS HINGE ASSEMBLY - A portable communication device includes a base assembly and a top assembly that is coupled to the base assembly by a multi-axis hinge assembly. The multi-axis hinge assembly is configured to facilitate sliding motion between the top assembly and the base assembly along a first direction, as well as rotation of the top assembly relative to the base assembly along perpendicular axes. The portable communication device is provided with versatile configurations and modes of operation with a smaller footprint often associated with traditional clamshell devices. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011539 | DUAL-AXIS HINGE MECHANISM - An exemplary dual-axis hinge mechanism includes a base seat, a first rotatable assembly and a second rotatable assembly. The first rotatable assembly includes a rotary member rotatably assembled in the base seat, a steady member and an elastic member non-rotatably received in the base seat, and a fastening member. The rotary member includes a rotational shaft configured for extending through the steady member, the elastic member, the base seat, and then engages with the fastening member. Each of the rotary member and the steady member defines an engaging surface. The engaging surfaces movably engage with each other. The fastening member is rotatable along the rotational shaft for adjusting an external force for rotating the rotary member. The second rotatable assembly includes a pivotal shaft fixed to the rotary member, and a bracket pivotally assembled on the pivotal shaft. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011540 | Pliable handle - A pliable handle is defomable as it being held. When the force is released, the pliable handle will retain a deformed shape temporarily and return to an original shape gradually. The pliable handle comprises a middle rod, a lower rod below the middle rod; the lower rod having a buckling seat and an upper position plate; an upper positioning trench being formed between the buckling seat and the upper positioning plate; a plastic cover enclosing around the lower rod; the plastic cover encloses the thin bag containing gel so as to form a space between the lower rod and the thin bag, which is allowed to be wrapped around with several circles; and a base combined to the lower rod and tightly engaging a lower edge of the plastic cover. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011541 | Handle and forceps/tweezers and method and apparatus for designing the like - The present invention provides a design method and apparatus for a handle providing a shape and structure that fills various regions of the hand except a region in an area over the underlying carpal tunnel. Such design method and apparatus provides for various handles for use by a hand. In particular, the apparatus includes a generally Y-shaped configuration, such as for a forceps/tweezers handle with a working end. The handle can include a radial section an ulnar section and middle section. The handle also can have a radial arm, an ulnar arm and distal leg, with an ulnar end and a radial end for engaging a portion of the hand. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011542 | BUCKLE ASSEMBLY - A side-release buckle assembly includes a main housing, a button positioned through a side of the main housing, a metal coil spring biased between an interior wall of the main housing and the button, and a mating member, such as a ratchet strap or a male buckle housing. Movement of the button is directly transferred to the spring, and vice versa. The ratchet strap is moveable through the main housing in a first direction, and when the button is pressed, the ratchet strap is moveable through the buckle housing in a second direction, which is opposite of the first direction. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011543 | Fastening Belt with Rotatable Drag Hooks - This invention is about the fastening belt with freely rotatable drag hooks, which includes two drag hooks. The said drag hooks have an upper cover and a bottom cover, with the hook fixed in the front of the drag hooks; one elastic rope to link the two drag hooks, which is made from stretchable material. Two rotatable linker and two ends of elastic rope are fixated inside the rotatable linker. The rotatable linker is connected with the rear rotation of the drag hook. The hook and the elastic rope are linked by the rotatable linker and the drag hook is linked with the rotatable linker. Thus, the drag hook can rotate freely in the elastic rope. The rope does not kink when in use, which not only prolongs the life of elastic ropes, but also reinforce the reliability of the connection between the drag link and the elastic rope. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011544 | DUAL MAGNETIC INTERLOCKING PIN SYSTEM - A dual magnetic interlocking pin system for attaching an item with a free moving magnet for providing a magnetic attraction strong enough to movably hold the free moving magnet adjacent a first outer plate. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011545 | MANUALLY ACTIVATED SLIDER CLIP - A slider is provided which can be mounted on a zipper without any pre-activation, particularly zippers which are opened by squeezing together a portion of the profiles wherein a fulcrum effect is achieved to separate the profiles. The slider omits at least part of the zipper opening elements so that the user must squeeze the slider together in order to urge the zipper profiles apart thereby opening the zipper. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011546 | CLAMPING DEVICE - The clamping device comprises: a bolt member with a support head and a shank provided with a threaded portion, a locking clip ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011547 | IRREVERSIBLE LOCKING MECHANISM - Embodiments of an irreversible locking mechanism are presented herein. According to one embodiment, an irreversible locking mechanism comprises a body, a gate, and a spring-loaded pin. The body comprises two opposing ends separated by a gap. The gate is supported by a first of the two opposing ends and advances from the first opposing end to span the gap and engage a second of the two opposing ends such that the gate is engaged with the first and second opposing ends of the body. The gate transitions from an advancing state, where the spring-loaded pin is depressed within a seat in the first opposing end by the gate and the gate is free to span the gap, to an irreversible locked state, where the gate engages the second opposing end and the spring-loaded pin projects from the seat in the first opposing end into a catch of the gate. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011548 | Fasteners and Other Assemblies - The invention discloses several types of fastener, fastening systems, fastener assemblies and related areas. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011549 | COMBINED URN AND MEMORABILIA DISPLAY - An apparatus for multiple storage functions comprising a first portion having walls defining a first cavity for storage, the first portion having an opening into the first cavity which is closeable by a first cover. A second portion defining a second cavity with an opening closeable by a second cover, the second cover having at least a portion of light transmissive material for viewing into the second cavity. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011550 | Controlled corrosion processes utilizing one atmosphere glow discharge plasma (OAGDP) in the manufacture of lead acid batteries - Controlled corrosion processes in the production of lead acid batteries, wherein the processes utilize one atmospheric glow discharge plasma (OAGDP) to generate etched and chemically altered grids to increase the development of electrically conductive lead dioxide. The process involves placing pasted or unpasted lead or lead alloy grids in a chamber having two plasma-generating electrodes therein. A feed stream is directed into the chamber and passes between the electrodes to develop a plasma at atmospheric pressure. In the plasma, the components of the feed stream break down into atomic and reactive species to create a reactive environment. When the lead or lead alloy grids are exposed the reactive environment, chemical reactions occur between the reactive species and the lead components in the grids to chemically etch and remove contaminates from the grids, as well as form a uniform crystalline structure of lead nitrate across the grid surface, which can react to form a layer of lead dioxide on the grid surface. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011551 | DOOR HINGE REPAIR APPARATUS AND METHOD - Apparatus for use in repairing, and methods of repairing, a door hinge of a vehicle includes use of a substitute hinge bracket and at least one pin configured to be received through at least one opening of a vehicle frame bracket. A locking portion of the at least one pin and a locking surface that defines an opening in the hinge bracket are configured such that the at least one pin is locked in a fixed position relative to the hinge bracket when assembled. Further, another repair apparatus includes a substitute pin having an interference portion for forming an interference fit with one or more surfaces defining an opening of a factory hinge bracket. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011552 | Thixomold hinge assembly - A hinge assembly for moving a step on a motor vehicle between a stowed position and a deployed position includes a rail bracket fixedly secured to the vehicle and including inner and outer bushings insert molded therein. A step bracket includes inner and outer bushings insert molded therein. The step is fixedly secured to the step bracket. An inner arm includes upper and lower pivot shafts insert molded therein. The upper and lower pivot shafts protrude from the inner arm and are pivotally disposed in the inner bushings of the rail and step brackets, respectively. An outer arm includes upper and lower pivot shafts insert molded therein. The upper and lower pivot shafts protrude from the outer arm and are pivotally disposed in the outer bushings of the rail and step brackets, respectively. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011553 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UPHOLSTERING BOX SPRINGS - The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and a method used to upholster a box-spring frame. A textile tape with a portion encapsulating a draw cord is sewn to the inner perimeter of a border material. The other edge of the border material is sewn to a top cover material. The box-spring frame is placed within this assembly, with the top side of the frame abutting the top cover. This assembly is placed in the attachment apparatus. The attachment apparatus optionally compresses the box-spring frame and is equipped with a pair of tension applicators. Once in place, each of the two draw cord ends are secured to a corresponding tension applicator, and tension is applied to the draw cord. This tension tightens the border assembly edge around the frame. With the proper tension applied, the draw cord is secured to the box-spring frame. The bottom cover is then attached in the conventional manner with a series of staples. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011554 | Auto glass installer - A portable windshield installation device capable of removing and installing windshields and/or back glasses by remote control actuators; with the device carrying all the weight and very little manually help from the installer. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011555 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR REMOVING FLEXIBLE FILM SEALS FROM TUBULAR SPECIMEN CONTAINERS - It is described an apparatus for removing a flexible film seal ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100011556 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A method and apparatus for securing an end fitting to a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The method includes the steps of securing an open end of a portion of flexible pipe body to an inner collar member, urging an open mouth of a body portion of an end fitting towards the flexible pipe body and inner collar member and securing the end fitting body portion to the inner collar member. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011557 | Flow Block - A method of manufacturing a flow block for use as a T-Block, tree block, manifold block or valve block, the method including: machining a main bore in a body; forming an opening in the body in a side wall of the main bore; providing an insert including a first bore intersecting with a second bore and being in fluid communication with each other; forming a substantially curved surface on at least part of the intersection between the first bore and the second bore; and inserting the insert into the opening, such that the first bore is substantially aligned with the main bore in order to provide a fluid flow path between the main bore and the second bore. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011558 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING A CARRIAGE STYLE SECTIONAL DOOR - Systems and methods for manufacturing carriage house style sectional doors. A plurality of fabricated door sections, each section having a length that spans the garage opening. Each section includes an upper molding, a lower molding, and a paneled skin interposed between the upper and lower moldings. Each section is separately fabricated and then hingedly attached to an adjacent section via a plurality of hinges. The paneled skin is fabricated by bending a piece of sheet metal to provide a plurality of alternating raised and recessed surfaces. The paneled skin further includes features for coupling an upper and lower end of the paneled skin to the upper and lower moldings. Once completed, the hinged door sections are installed to selectively cover the garage opening. In yet another embodiment, a raised surface of the paneled skin creates a cavity into which a finger guard is inserted. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011559 | Retrofit Seals and Method for Placement in an Existing Groove - A seal is retrofit to an existing seal groove and made whole after being positioned in the groove. It can be an initial coil shape to allow it to slip over a shaft to get to the groove or it can be in a plurality of sections that are joined in place. The sections can be abutting or overlapping and are preferably coated with a brazing material that will ultimately join such ends. The ends can then have a nano-engineered coating that comprises alternating layers of aluminum and nickel that when initiated with applied heat becomes reactive exothermically to join the ends using the brazing material. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011560 | ASSEMBLING DEVICE, ASSEMBLING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF DRIVING BELT - An assembling device of a driving belt, in which two rows of rings are accommodated parallel to each other in a recess of a plurality of elements interlinked annularly in a manner to situate the recess to open to an outer circumferential side, in which protruding portions protrude from an outer circumferential side of inner walls of the recess toward a width center of the element to prevent detachment of the rings and from the recess, and in which the rings are held by the protruding portions in an inner circumferential side of the protruding portions. A ring holding mechanism immovably holds the first ring whose outer lateral side is being fitted into a space between one of the protruding portions and a bottom of the recess, and a ring moving mechanism pushes the second ring toward other protruding portion. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011561 | TOOL USED FOR THE PRESSURE CRIMPING AND DRIVING-OUT OF A CLEAT - The invention relates to a tool used for pressure crimping and driving-out of a cleat, comprising: (a) a first receptacle opposite which is located a crimping head movably mounted on a body of the tool; (b) a second receptacle opposite which is located a drive-out head also movably mounted on the body; and (c) pressure means movably mounted on the body so as to be able to be displaced from a crimping position in which they are capable of exerting pressure on the crimping head, to a drive-out position in which they are capable of exerting pressure on the drive-out head, and conversely. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011562 | NON-WOVEN WITH SELECTED LOCATIONS/REGIONS OF JOINED FIBERS FOR MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT - In a first embodiment, the present disclosure is directed at a non-woven fabric, which provides, at selected locations, the ability to mechanically and releasably join with a hook fastener. The non-woven web may include entangled fibers which have been overprinted with dots, lines or designs to create defined locations of joined fibers which may engage with a corresponding hook profile. The print material may include thermoplastic and thermoset binder systems. The binder systems may include a gas expanding substrate (e.g. gas-filled microspheres) which may provide a relatively thicker location for joining with the corresponding hook engaging material. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011563 | Flexible Fastening Machine Tool - A flexible fastening machine tool having first and second facing pedestals is mounted on first and second pairs of rails. The pedestals are movable along the rails in a Y-axis direction. A rail base is provided and the second pair of rails is mounted on the rail base. A third pair of rails that extend in an X-axis direction are mounted to the floor, and the rail base is positioned on the third pair of rails, such that the second pedestal is movable along the third pair of rails in the X-axis direction toward and away from the first pedestal. A first movable carriage is mounted on the first pedestal and a second movable carriage is mounted on the second pedestal. A frame member is supported by the first and second carriages and the frame member holds a workpiece. The first and second carriages are independently movable toward and away from the first and second pairs of rails such that the fixture frame is capable of being raised, lowered and tilted. A C-frame is mounted on the third pair of rails and the C-frame is capable of performing tooling operations on the workpiece. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011564 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE, PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A mold assembly for forming a prosthetic valve having at least one leaflet, which includes a first plate having a first side from which at least one leaflet mold extends and a planar portion adjacent the at least one leaflet mold, wherein the planar portion has multiple access holes through its thickness, and a second plate having at least one mold opening and a planar portion adjacent the at least one mold opening, wherein each mold opening is sized and shaped to correspond with one of the leaflet molds of the first plate, and wherein the planar portion has multiple access holes through its thickness. The second plate is positionable relative to the first plate so that each of the leaflet molds of the first plate extend at least partially through one of the mold openings of the second plate. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011565 | METHODS OF FORMING A LENS SHEET FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CELL SYSTEM - The present application is directed to methods of forming an integral lens sheet for use with a photovoltaic solar cell subassembly. The integral lens sheet is constructed from a parquet member and one or more individual lenses. One embodiment of a method may include positioning an individual lens over each of the apertures in the parquet member. The size of the lenses may provide for peripheral sections of the lenses to overlap the parquet member. Each of the lenses may be welded to the parquet member by directing a laser beam through the peripheral sections and onto the parquet member. The laser beam may form a laser weld between the parquet member and an underside of the individual lenses. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011566 | INTEGRATED FILM PEELING AND MOUNTING DEVICE METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - Disclosed is an integrated device which can peel a protective film from a board assembly and mount the board assembly on a backlight unit. The integrated peeling and mounting device includes: an index rotary unit having a shaft for rotating heads facing in different directions; an alignment calibration unit for calibrating an aligned state of the board assembly and the backlight unit; and a mounting unit for mounting a board assembly adsorbed to a first head of the index rotary unit on the backlight unit. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011567 | Method For Establishing A Wind Turbine Generator With One Or More Permanent Magnet (PM) Rotors, Wind Turbine Nacelle And Wind Turbine - A method for establishing a wind turbine generator with one or more Permanent Magnet (PM) rotors. The method comprises the steps of: manufacturing a generator prepared for taking one or more PM rotors, manufacturing one or more rotors comprising a plurality of holding means prepared for retaining PM material, mounting substantially non-magnetized PM material prepared for magnetization in said holding means before or after said one or more rotors are mounted in said generator, connecting a magnetization system for magnetizing said PM material in the generator, and magnetizing said PM material with said magnetization system. The invention also relates to a wind turbine nacelle, a wind turbine comprising said wind turbine nacelle and use of a wind turbine. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011568 | METHOD OF MAKING SLOTTED CORE INDUCTORS AND TRANSFORMERS - Slot core inductors and transformers and methods for manufacturing same including using large scale flex circuitry manufacturing methods and machinery for providing two mating halves of a transformer winding. One winding is inserted into the slot of a slot core and one winding is located proximate to the exterior wall of the slot core. These respective halves are joined together using solder pads or the like to form continuous windings through the slot and around the slotted core. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011569 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SEVERAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES ONTO A TARGET SUBSTRATE - A method and apparatus are provided for assembly of several semiconductor components on a target substrate. At least two semiconductor components are removed from a dispenser by a transfer device and simultaneously mounted in predefined target positions on the target substrate. The apparatus includes positioning units for positioning of the semiconductor components relative to the target substrate. Feed of the target substrate occurs by a first positioning unit into an assembly area where the semiconductor components are mounted on the target substrate in a first X direction, and feed of the transfer device with the semiconductor components occurs by a second positioning unit into the assembly area in a second Y direction. Both directions deviate from each other and the assembly area represents vicinity of the intersection point of the X and Y directions. Removal of the process target substrate from the assembly area continues its feed movement. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011570 | Nozzle unit and component mounting apparatus - A nozzle unit includes a rotating body and a driving source. The rotating body includes a plurality of nozzles for holding a component using a negative pressure and rotates the plurality of nozzles. The driving source drives the rotating body in a non-contact state. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011571 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY TOOL - An electrical connector tool assembly is disclosed. The tool assembly includes a conductor tool and a connector tool connected to and cooperable with the conductor tool. The tool assembly can be used in connecting a first conductor to a second conductor with an electrical connector. The tool assembly is adjustably arranged and disposed to receive and removably retain a first conductive member of an electrical connector in the connector tool and is further arranged and disposed to both to hold the second conductor in place relative to a second conductive member of the electrical connector and to prevent rotation of the second conductive member with respect to the first conductive member. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011572 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ASSEMBLY, ELECTRIC COMPONENT WITH SOLDER BUMP AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A process for producing an electronic component assembly, comprising the steps of: (1) preparing a first electronic component whose surface (A) is provided with a plurality of electrodes (a) and a second electronic component whose surface (B) is provided with a plurality of electrodes (b) wherein at least one concave portion is formed in the surface (A) (except for a surface region on which the electrodes (a) are provided) and/or the surface (B) (except for a surface region on which the electrodes (b) are provided); (2) supplying a resin that comprises a solder powder onto the surface (A) of the first electronic component; (3) bringing the second electronic component into contact with a surface of the resin such that the plurality of electrodes (a) of the first electronic component are opposed to the plurality of electrodes (b) of the second electronic component; and (4) heating the first electronic component and/or the second electronic component, and thereby forming solder connections from the solder powder, the solder connections serving to electrically interconnect the electrodes (a) and (b), wherein, upon the heating step (4), gas bubbles are generated within the resin such that the bubble generation originates at least from the concave portion, and the generated bubbles cause the solder powder to move and congregate onto the electrodes (a) and (b). | 2010-01-21 |
20100011573 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A method for fabricating a printed circuit board is provided. The method includes manufacturing a base film including a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; printing a first wiring on the first side with a high-viscosity conductive material having a viscosity of 5,000 to 300,000 centipoise (CPS); forming a via-hole that passes through both sides of the base film, and passes by the first wiring; and printing a second wiring on the second side with a low-viscosity conductive material having a viscosity of 100 to 5,000 CPS. The low-viscosity conductive material is applied to an inner wall of the via-hole to conductively connect the first wiring to the second wiring. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011574 | ENGINE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED CRANKCASE FATIGUE STRENGTH WITH FRACTURE-SPLIT MAIN BEARING CAPS - The present invention provides reduced fatigue stress levels in a stressed area of an engine crankcase by lowering the outer edges of the crankshaft bearing cap fracture-split lines without changing the central axis location of the crankshaft in the crankcase. This is accomplished by causing the fracture-split lines of the bearing caps to angle downward from the horizontal plane of the crankshaft axis to a slightly lower position at the outer edges of the bearing caps. This lowers the outer edges of the bearing caps sufficiently to allow larger radii to be formed on the lateral connectors of the crankcase support webs with the adjacent sidewalls of the crankcase. Accordingly, the fatigue stress levels in the crankcase web members are reduced without requiring a significant change in the crankcase dimensions. | 2010-01-21 |
20100011575 | METHOD OF REPLACING WIND TURBINE EQUIPMENT - A method of replacing wind turbine equipment, which can reduce the cost for replacing large equipment disposed in a nacelle, is provided. The method is characterized by including a winch-hoisting step for winching up to a nacelle a reciprocating winch that is used for replacing the wind turbine equipment disposed in the nacelle mounted atop a tower and a balance supporting the wind turbine equipment with an ordinarily-installed winch provided on a girder that moves in the nacelle; a wire-hoisting step for hoisting a wire that is used for the replacement of the wind turbine equipment to the nacelle from a drum disposed on the ground; a winch-replacing step for detaching the ordinarily-installed winch from the girder and attaching the winch for replacement to the girder; and a wire-arranging step for arranging the hoisted wire on the reciprocating winch and a movable pulley provided between the balance and the girder. | 2010-01-21 |