| 04th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20100017929 | BATH TOWEL BIB - A bath towel bib including a collar adapted to form a releasably securable loop around a user's neck, an actuatable means for releasing the loop from around the user's neck, and an absorbent cloth fixedly attached to the collar and operatively arranged to hang from the collar in front of the user's torso when the loop is releasably secured around the user's neck, wherein the actuatable means for releasing the loop from around the user's neck is operatively arranged to actuate when the absorbent cloth is pulled in a direction away from the user's neck. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017930 | SPECIALIZED INFANT PROTECTIVE COVER - The invention is an apparatus and method for a protective cover to protect a user's shoulder area during such activities as burping, feeding, or playing with an infant. The cover has two grooves, one to contour around the user's neck region, and another to contour the user's arm region. In one embodiment of the present invention, the cover has multiple layers, wherein least one of the layers is made of a high friction fabric to prevent the cover from slipping off the user's shoulder. In another embodiment of the present invention two elasticized straps are attached to the cover and wrap around the user's neck to prevent the cover from slipping off the user's shoulder. The straps are convenient and easy to use, allowing one to either slip the cover over one's head or quickly fasten or unfasten around the neck. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017931 | DRAG INDUCING SWIMWEAR - An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017932 | CLOTHING WITH DETACHABLE SYMBOLS - An article of clothing comprises four layers. A first layer of fabric is in the form of a wearable garment. A second layer of synthetic tricot fabric is attached to the first layer. A third layer of foam has the same shape and size as the second layer, is aligned with the second layer, and is heat fused to a horizontal fiber size of the tricot fabric. A fourth layer of loop material has the same shape and size as the third layer, is aligned with the third layer, has two sides both of which comprise nylon loops, and is heat fused to the fourth layer. A display item of a plurality of display items has a substantially smooth front portion and a back portion having a plurality of hooks. The display items are attachable and rearrangeable by joining the plurality of hooks to the loops of the fourth layer. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017933 | Modular medical apparel for use by patients during medical care and treatment - A concern for medical patients and caregivers is suitable apparel that provides comfort, dignity, easy dressing and access to the body without unnecessary body exposure. Critically ill patients' fragile skin is easily damaged when handled and patients recovering from broken limbs or surgery experience the need for easier ways to dress and accommodate medical devises and treatment. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017934 | Silhouette Distorting Hunting Garment - A garment to be worn while hunting is provided that is formed with an exterior surface having a base layer and an additional layer formed with individual sections that project away from the base layer to provide a three dimensional appearance to the garment. The sections are each formed with an irregular edge shaped similarly to items found in a natural environment to obscure the silhouette of the individual wearing the garment. Also, the colors of some of the sections are selected from those having wave lengths of between 590 to 700 nm, which are readily discernible by humans, but which the animals being hunted are much less sensitive to, rendering the garment inconspicuous to the animals. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017935 | Attached Capelet - An attached capelet that does not necessitate the removal of the attached capelet from the wearer's body in order to access an under layer garment for breast feeding. The capelet ( | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017936 | Camisole - A camisole comprising a tubular garment intended to be worn over a bra having shoulder straps. The camisole includes left and right suspension members, e.g., hooks, for suspending the camisole from the bra straps. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017937 | Impervawear separately consisting of two items called impervagown (impervious gown garment) and impervashoe (impervious shoe cover) - The Impervagown and Impervashoe are made of material/fabric that is impervious to all fluids and liquids. The Impervawear prevents and protects against cross-contamination of harmful or negative fluids. This protection allows employees to work comfortably and effectively in dry clothing for the duration of their work shift. By doing so, employees will be more confident in their approach to patient care, specifically giving “showers”. Most importantly, the purpose of Impervawear is to allow for an increase in patient “showers” improving hygiene, decreasing the probability of bedsores and allowing patients to experience the peace of mind and confidence they deserve. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017938 | METHOD OF SELECTING OR IDENTIFYING A SURGICAL GOWN - A method and related system are provided for selecting a gown to be worn during a medical procedure according to a degree of barrier protection provided by the gown. A plurality of surgical gowns are provided having varying degrees of barrier protection. Each of the gowns is marked with visible indicia that indicates the degree of barrier protection of the respective gown. A comprehensive listing of information is provided on each of the gowns that indicates the different degrees of protection and corresponding indicia for all the gowns. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017939 | Device and Method for Sealing Protective Gloves - A levered sealing tab for a glove includes a relatively thin and flexible sheet material including a rectangular shape having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is folded over the first portion. A first area of the first portion is bonded to a second area of the second portion forming a hinged portion of the second portion. An adhesive, suitable for adhering to the glove, is applied to at least a portion of a surface of the second portion opposite the first portion, for attaching to a first area of the glove, and to at least a portion of a surface of the first portion opposite the hinged portion, for attaching to a second area of the glove adjacent to the first area. A removable cover material for covers the adhesive prior to using the apparatus. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017940 | Antiskid latex glove and manufacturing method thereof - The present invention discloses an antiskid rubberized protective glove and a manufacturing method thereof. The product comprises a glove base, a latex layer coated on the glove base, and a PVC antiskid dot layer provide between the glove base and the latex layer. The manufacturing method implements a dipping process on the glove base, wherein before the dipping process, firstly implementing dotting process with PVC material on the glove base. The present invention has rational structure, good antiskid ability, and the dots are firmly provided thereon. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017941 | Headwear cooling system and associated method - A combined headwear and cooling system preferably includes a headwear, a mechanism for introducing and circulating external ambient air, and a mechanism for selectively discharging the external ambient air from the inner surface area in such a manner that a discharge rate of the external ambient air is regulated along a plurality of separate target zones defined along the curvilinear region. The present invention allows the user to control the air flow along different portions of the curvilinear region and thereby focus the cooling process on regions that are prone to overheat more quickly than others. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017942 | Headwear with Interwoven Gripping Fibers - The present disclosure is generally directed to headwear and, more particularly, to headwear, including hats, visors, head wraps, head ties, bandanas and the like, that include interwoven gripping fibers, such as rubber threads or other materials having increased gripping or frictional forces beyond that of the materials from which the headwear are typically fabricated, integrated into the headwear and positioned to engage the skin and/or hair of the wearer to improve the retention of the headwear when worn during physical activities. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017943 | PANTS WITH CARGO POCKET TO ACCOMMODATE THIGH RIG - A tactical pair of pants for police, military or other weapon-carrying personnel has a cargo pocket system that functions to store items in several pocket compartments in a normal cargo pocket configuration, or to carry a thigh rig holster for a pistol, in a dedicated position between cargo pocket compartments without blocking access to the pocket compartments. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017944 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A GEMSTONE ARRANGEMENT - A process for the production of a gemstone arrangement comprising a plurality of gemstones which are held by a flexible carrier in receiving openings, and wherein the gemstones each have a setting surface and a visible surface and are so arranged in the desired arrangement or randomly distributed that the visible surfaces are on one side of a notional surface and the setting surfaces are on the other side of the notional surface, wherein a carrier material is applied in fluid form to the setting surfaces and between them and after hardening forms the flexible carrier. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017945 | FEMALE PANTS - The invention refers to a pair of female pants intended to be used preferably by sportsmen and by other active persons and comprising a waist portion ( | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017946 | TOILET SEAT - The invention concerns a toilet seat consisting of a seat ( | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017947 | Toilet Seat Stabilizer - A support device for stabilizing toilet seats. The device is provided to add additional vertical and lateral support to toilet seats and related devices. It is a combination of existing and new materials configured with unique features that provide an effective, practical and economical way to add stability to new and existing toilet seats. The preferred embodiment of the stability device is comprised of a laterally extended, essentially flat structure; an extended structure essentially configured as a vertical downward protrusion; and a means to secure the device to the toilet seat wherein the device provides additional vertical support between an uppermost surface of the rim and the lower surface of the toilet seat and providing lateral support between an inner surface of the rim and the protruded extension of the device which is firmly secured to the toilet seat. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017948 | DUAL FLUSH TOILET VALVE - A dual flush valve includes an outflow pipe, a lower seal, and an upwardly extending guide. A lower flush valve reciprocates on the guide between a lowered position sealing the lower seal and a full volume flush position unsealing the lower seal with respect to the outflow pipe. An upper flush valve reciprocates on the guide between a lower sealed position sealing the upper seal with respect to the lower flush valve, an intermediate partial volume flush position unsealing the upper seal and a higher full volume flush position unsealing the lower seal. An interconnecting lost motion member allows movement of the upper valve between the lower sealed position and the partial volume flush position without disturbing the lower valve, while transmitting additional upward movement of the upper valve to the lower valve to move the lower valve between the lowered position and the full volume flush position. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017949 | Toilet apparatus - A toilet apparatus includes a bowl cleaning unit for mixing a detergent that removes dirt on the inner walls of the bowl with cleaning water which is to be flushed into the bowl. The detergent is stored in a detergent tank which is provided inside a housing forming the outer shell of the toilet apparatus, and is supplied to the water supply channel of the cleaning water from the detergent tank through a detergent supply unit. The detergent tank is accommodated in an internal space of the housing and is concealed inside the housing behind a detachable cover which constitutes a portion of the outer walls of the housing. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017950 | DRIVE APPARATUS FOR BIDET TOILET - Apparatus for driving a nozzle of a bidet toilet, has a base | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017951 | WAVE-GENERATING APPARATUS - Wave-generating apparatus ( | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017952 | SPA HAVING HEAT PUMP SYSTEM - A spa or hot tub system includes a tub forming a cavity that holds a fluid such as water therein, and a water circulation system provides for circulation of water within the tub. The hot tub includes inner and outer surfaces, and defines an internal space. A heat pump system is operably connected to the water circulation system, and heats the water in the hot tub. The water side heat exchangers of the heat pump may include a polymer housing, and coiled inner elements for refrigerant. The coils may be made of a corrosion-resistant metal tubing or the like. The system may include a conventional electric heating element in addition to the heat pump to provide additional heating capacity. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017953 | Dynamic Sauna - Systems and methods are provided for controlling infrared radiation (IR) sources of a sauna including tuning IR wavelength-ranges and radiated power-levels of IR sources, and directing IR to locations on a user's body. In one illustrative embodiment, a sauna may be provided having adjustable heat sources to emit IR at any wavelength resulting in a desirable radiation treatment for the sauna user. In another illustrative embodiment, a method is provided for tuning IR sources in a sauna. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017954 | VARIABLE MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A RESERVOIR WITH CIRCULATING FLUID - A motor drive for an electric motor of a variable fluid circulating system includes a processing module and a power module. The processing module receives a signal profile and generates a control signal based on the signal profile. A power module generates a carrier signal based on the control signal and a direct current (DC) voltage. The power module pulse width modulates the carrier signal to generate a drive signal in the electric motor that matches the signal profile. The power module powers the electric motor based on the drive signal to adjust injection of a fluid into a reservoir. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017955 | RETAINER ASSEMBLY FOR A SHOWER SURROUND - A retainer assembly for a shower surround includes a first frame arm, a second frame arm, an arcuate frame section, a stop and a retainer. The arcuate frame section interconnects the first frame arm and the second frame arm. The stop extends from the first frame arm, and is substantially between the first frame arm and the second frame arm. The retainer arm extends from the arcuate frame section in a direction that is generally opposite from the first frame arm and the second frame arm. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017956 | Inlay-type sink - An inlay-type sink includes a table board having a hole and an annular insertion groove formed under the table board along a periphery of the hole. A sink includes a sink main body, a first horizontal flange section being annularly disposed along a periphery of the sink main body. A vertical skirt section being formed on an edge of the first horizontal flange section. The first horizontal flange section attaching to lower side of the table board. The vertical skirt section being inserted in the insertion groove of the table board; and retainer member locked under a bottom of the table board to together with the table board tightly clamp the first horizontal flange section. In case water infiltrates into the gaps between the table board and the first horizontal flange section, the water will be stopped by the vertical skirt section from leaking outside. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017957 | GASKET FOR INSTALLING A SINK IN A COUNTER AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A gasket intended for top-down, press fit installation of a sink in a counter. The gasket includes a body having a flange adapted to engage a portion of the sink. The body further includes a receiver and at least one projection extending from the body. A method of using the gasket is also disclosed. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017958 | CONVERTIBLE DOUBLE-DECKER BED - Frequently there is a need to have a bed extended so as to provide for additional sleeping space. Typically a horizontal extension is provided that requires a larger floor space. Alternatively double-decker beds are used but these are cumbersome and less than attractive for every-day use. A bed comprised of two frames each having a mattress where the top frame lays over the bottom frame during normal usage is provided. When additional sleeping space is required the upper frame is raised vertically over the lower frame, creating a double-decker bed. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017959 | KNOCKDOWN FURNITURE FOR INFANT - [PROBLEMS] Knockdown furniture for an infant, having enhanced folding workability and safety for an infant. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017960 | WEIGHTED BEACH TOWEL - A weighted covering resistant to uplift. The weighted covering includes a central area and a periphery where a plurality of weights which may be permanently affixed are disposed to resist uplift of the weighted covering. The plurality of weights may be configured and arranged about the periphery so as to not substantially impinge on the central area. In an embodiment, the weighted covering comprises a washable beach towel and/or blanket with a central portion of a substantially soft absorbent material. The plurality of weights may include of a relatively soft heat resistant material. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017961 | MATTRESS HAVING VERTICAL AIR CELLS WITH THERMOREGULATION - A thermoregulating apparatus ( | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017962 | Dual comfort bed sheet set - One embodiment of a fitted bottom sheet, top sheet, and pillow case bedding set wherein each of the left and right hand sides of the bottom sheet and top sheet and each side of the pillow case is composed of a different material thus allowing individuals requiring differing temperature or material properties for their bed sheets to share the same bed. Other embodiments are described. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017963 | IN-BED MULTI-PURPOSE DESK - Two side mounted panels ( | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017964 | PATIENT BED - A reconfigurable bed comprising: (a) a bed chassis; (b) a plurality of bed sections, each bed section including a removable universal bed cushion; (c) a plurality of actuators operatively coupled the plurality of bed sections and operative to reposition at least one of the plurality of bed sections, where at least one of the plurality of bed sections is laterally repositionable with respect to the bed chassis to expose an excrement receiver, and where the laterally repositionable bed section interposes two of the plurality of bed sections, these two bed sections are adapted to be, independently raised, thereby resulting in the laterally repositionable bed section being recessed with respect thereto and allow exposure of the excrement receiver. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017965 | HOSPITAL BED HAVING A LOCALLY REINFORCED FRAME - A hospital bed having longitudinal rails, between which levers are supported. The levers are fixed on an axle tube that extends between the two longitudinal rails. The longitudinal rails are locally reinforced with respect to their wall thickness on the side situated adjacent to the axle tube by means of reinforcing plates welded thereto. A round rod extends through through-holes in the two longitudinal rails and the axle tube. For this purpose, the longitudinal rails are provided with through-holes that extend through the reinforcing plate. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017966 | SELF-ADJUSTING PILLOW - A self-adjusting pillow includes a pillow portion and an adjustment portion below the pillow portion. The adjustment portion includes a planar portion and an arc portion connected with the planar portion, the planar portion being connected with the pillow portion. The longitudinal section of the adjustment portion has a shape of the letter “D” when the height direction of the person lying on the pillow is taken as the longitudinal direction. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017967 | HALOGEN FREE INSTITUTIONAL MATTRESS - A mattress, mattress foundation, upholstered furniture article, filled furnishing article or other similar composite article for use in institutional (non-residential) occupancies made with a fluid proof outer cover, a fire barrier material and a mattress core, wherein all materials used are free of halogens are presented. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017968 | Operating method of washing machine - An operating method of a washing machine capable of efficiently washing and sterilizing laundry with a relatively large amount of contaminants is disclosed. The operating method of a washing machine which includes a tub for storing washing water, a drum for accommodating laundry, and a steam generator that is supplied with water for generating steam separately from the washing water to supply steam to the laundry, the operating method including performing a primary rinsing operation for rinsing the laundry to discharge contaminants having a relatively large size to prevent a secondary contamination due to the contaminants having a relatively large size, performing a steam washing operation for supplying steam to steep the contaminants in water and sterilize the laundry while operating the drum, and performing a main washing operation for removing the contaminants and dissolving protein through high-temperature washing water containing a detergent while operating the drum. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017969 | Sulfonated Estolide Compositions Containing Magnesium Sulfate and Processes Employing Them - Formulations of sulfo-estolides, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides that contain magnesium ions are described. Methods of manufacture and the various applications and/or processes of utilizing magnesium ion containing formulations of sulfo-estolides, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides are disclosed. Detergent formulations, such as laundry detergents, softeners, and other materials, containing any of these materials are disclosed. Laundry methods employing these formulations are also disclosed. These formulations are useful as laundry detergents and can be biodegradable, heavy duty liquids, 2×, 3×, 6×, or higher concentrates, low foaming, and/or effective in a high efficiency washing machine. Methods for laundering fabrics with the compositions are also disclosed. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017970 | LIQUID SOFTENER COMPOSITION OR TRANSPARENT OR SEMITRANSPARENT LIQUID SOFTENER COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a liquid softener composition having pH 2 to 5 at 20° C. and containing (a) a polymer compound having a weight-average molecular weight of 2,000 to 90,000 and containing specific monomer units (A) and (B) in a specific molar ratio, (b) one or more compounds selected from specific quaternary ammonium salts and amine compounds, and (c) at least one compound selected from water and solvents having a C log P value of 2 or less within specified ranges. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017971 | ONE-PART HAIR DYE COMPOSITION - An oil-in-water type one-part hair dye composition containing components (A), (B), (C) and (D); (A) a direct dye; (B) a hydrocarbon oil; (C) a polyoxyalkylene-modified dimethylpolysiloxane with an HLB of 7 or higher; and (D) an aromatic alcohol; wherein the content ratio by mass of the component (B) to the component (C), (B)/(C) is 0.05 to 10. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017972 | BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERIC DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to a new class of adducts containing peptidic-based segments of proteic hydrolysates and gelatins, chemically bound to polymeric-based segments of polyethylene glycol (PEG) with variable length and processes for the preparation thereof. The new materials can also contain segments of acrylic or vinylic polymers. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017973 | HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED POLYALKYLENIMINES FOR USE AS DYE TRANSFER INHIBITORS - The invention relates to the use of hydrophobically modified polyalkylenimines as dye transfer inhibitors. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017974 | Soluble Thread In The Manufacture Of Footwear - Aspects of the invention relate to the use of soluble thread in the preparation of footwear, in particular athletic footwear. After preparing aspects of the footwear, the soluble thread is dissolved. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017975 | Reinforced Mine Ventilation Device - A mine ventilation and bridge structure incorporating a bridge feature enabling a mine vehicle to cross over the structure. The structure comprises a pair of generally parallel and spaced-apart side walls defining opposing side walls and a plurality of elongate deck panels extending between the side walls. At least one deck panel of the plurality of deck panels is a reinforced bridge deck panel constructed to support the weight of a vehicle crossing over the mine ventilation and bridge structure. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017976 | DOCK LEVELER INSULATION - The bottom surface of a dock leveler is insulated by attaching sheets of insulative material between adjacent support beams. Attachment is by way of magnet attached to the bottom surface of the deck to hold downwardly projecting spikes that penetrate the insulative material, with a self locking washer then being placed over the spike in order to secure the sheet of material in place. Installation with variable widths between adjacent support beams is facilitated by pre-perforating the sheets of insulative material along longitudinal lines to thereby allow easy separation and width adjustment to match the variable widths between the support beams. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017977 | Walk-Up Workstation Employing Ionizing Air Nozzles and Insulating Panels - A walk-up, user accessible cleaning workstation having a sensor and ionization nozzle arranged on a frame. The frame mounts the sensor in a fixed position to the nozzle in operative proximity to a cleaning area. The frame partially encloses the nozzle's electrode. The sensor detects manual workpiece placement into the cleaning area to open the gas valve and activate the power supply. The panel deflects dust flying off the workpiece from reaching the user's face. The workstation improves safety in the cleaning and destaticizing of ophthalmic lenses. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017978 | CLEANING APPARATUS WITH RECIPROCATING BRUSH HEAD - A cleaning apparatus includes an elongated housing bounding a chamber with a motor disposed therein. A drive shaft is at least partially disposed within the chamber of the housing, the drive shaft being coupled with the motor such that during selective operation of the motor the drive shaft is rotated. A head assembly includes an elongated head housing having a head drive shaft and a brush head mounted thereon. The head assembly is adapted to be selectively coupled with the body assembly so that the body drive shaft is coupled with the head drive shaft. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017979 | Double wrap around brush set car wash apparatus - A vehicle washing apparatus includes a frame extending over a path of a vehicle to be washed and having a front arch, a first arch, a second arch and a rear arch connected by side members. A first pair of wrap around rotary brushes is pivotally connected to the first arch and a second pair of wrap around rotary brushes are pivotally connected to the second arch. The second arch is at a higher height than the first arch and extends over a top of the first pair of wrap around brushes so that the length of the apparatus is shortened. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017980 | DEVICE FOR MOVING A PIG THROUGH A CONDUIT, SUCH AS A PIPELINE - A pig towing device is adapted for movement through a conduit having bends and open T intersections. The pig has a front leading cup and a rear trailing cup adapted to seal with the conduit for propelling the device through the conduit. The leading and trailing cups are spaced apart a predetermined distance to maintain the seal with the conduit as the pig towing device negotiates past the open T intersections. The pig towing device has a flexible body interconnecting the front leading cup and the rear trailing cup. The flexible body is urged normally into a straight position extending along a central axis thereof to maintain the front leading cup and the rear trailing cup spaced apart by the predetermined distance. The flexible body has predetermined limited flexibility permitting it to bend relative to the central axis as the pig towing device negotiates through the bends in the conduit. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017981 | DRAIN CLEANING TOOLS WITH WEAR INDICATORS - A drain cleaning tool includes a wear indicator for providing a visual indication to a user of the tool of an amount of wear in the tool. Various forms of the wear indicator and tool include a flexible plumbers cable with one or more wear detector prominences extending between turns of the cable, a tool carried on the end of the cable and couplings on the opposite ends of the cable. The flexible plumbers cable includes an elongate hollow outer body member defining a longitudinal axis and a resilient intermediate body carried within the outer body. The resilient intermediate body carried within the outer body has along its periphery at least one wear detector prominence extending radially outwardly between at least one selected turn of the helically coiled outer body. The at least one wear detector has at least one color change in the radial direction to provide a visual indication visual indication to a user of the tool of an amount of wear in the tool. Further, a tool on an end of a flexible plumbers cable includes a wear detector. A flexible plumbers cable section includes an elongate cable portion, first and second coupling portions on opposite ends of the cable section, and a wear indicator on the coupling portions. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017982 | SCENTED PRE-MOISTENED CLEANING WIPES FOR PERSONAL ELECTRONICS - Pre-moistened wipes for personal electronics are LCD screen safe wet wipes infused with fragrance and packaged in packaging using with Inno-Lok® technology. The wipes are intended for use in cleaning personal electronics including cellular phones, smart phones, PDA's, laptops, computers, MP3 players, music players, digital cameras, GPS devices, video game consoles and handhelds. The wipes remove dirt and grime where germs may reside, thereby limiting exchange of debris from user and device, leaving the device refreshed with fragrance. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017983 | COMBINATION-TYPE GOLF CLUB CLEANER OF REMOVING EXTRANEOUS SUBSTANCES ON GOLF CLUB - A combination-type golf club cleaner is provided. A combination-type golf club cleaner includes a body, and a panel attached to the body to remove extraneous substances remaining on a head of a golf club, the panel made of a material capable of generating frictional force or a coarse synthetic material. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017984 | MULTI-POSITIONABLE MANUAL TOOTHBRUSH - A multi-positionable manual toothbrush includes a toothbrush body, a toothbrush head, and a spring capable of engaging the toothbrush head at a plurality of angles with respect to the toothbrush body. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017985 | DUAL CLEANING APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to a cleaning apparatus providing a user with the ability to perform two cleaning functions with the same apparatus. According to one aspect of the present disclosure the cleaning apparatus includes an elongated body portion having first and second ends, a first tip integral with the first operative end, the first tip including a first solution for performing a first cleaning function on the electronic equipment, and a second tip integral with the second operative end, the second tip including a second solution to the second operative end for performing a second cleaning function on the electronic equipment. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017986 | PAINT BRUSH WITH DETACHABLE HEAD - A paint brush has a handle and a paint brush head. The paint brush head is detachable from the paint brush handle. The paint brush head may be rotatable to a number of positions relative to the paint brush handle. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017987 | Guided pool brush - A guided pool brush and pool cleaning method are described. A guided pool brush may comprise a guiding member and a brush. The guiding member may comprise at least one of a front concave downforce portion, a rear concave downforce portion, a rear concave upforce portion, and a rear flat upforce portion. A pool cleaning method may include pushing a guided pool brush alternately in a backward movement and a forward movement proximate a pool surface, the forces on the guiding member causing the guided pool brush to maintain on the pool surface during the forward movement and at least one of maintain on the pool surface or maintain slightly above the pool surface during the backward movement. The guided pool brush may allow a user to more easily and/or more effectively clean a pool surface by ensuring proper contact of the brush with the pool surface when desired. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017988 | BUCKET AND TOILET BRUSH SET - The present invention provides a bucket and toilet brush. The bucket includes an external cylinder and an internal container. The external cylinder includes a cylinder body, a top opening and a bottom opening. The internal container includes an accommodation space and a top periphery. The top periphery of the internal container is mated with the top opening of the external cylinder. The external cylinder and internal container are made of metals and plastics. The bucket can be applied to toilet brush products, making it possible to reduce the manufacturing cost, prevent corrosion and clean up more easily with better economic efficiency and applicability. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017989 | NOVEL DEVICE - A toothbrush head having a bristle carrier, and bristles held in bristle holders, the bristle holders being connected to the bristle carrier by resilient connectors which cause the holders to move resiliently as brushing pressure is applied to the bristles and also cause the bristle holders to rotate. A suitable form of connector follows a conical surface between the bristle holder and bristle carrier. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017990 | Brushes with retractable removable heads - One embodiment of an applicator comprises a brush head with a ferrule, and a brush handle. The ferrule has the head at one end and the handle at the other end. Magnetic elements, at least one of which is a magnet, are attached to the brush handle and ferrule where the two parts connect. The brush head can be removed from the handle, assembled with the handle, and switched easily whenever needed. The ferrule can be kept firmly on the handle by the action of the magnet inside. The head can be retracted by sliding a sleeve mounted on the handle forward over the sides of the head. The head, when removed from the handle, can be washed without the risk of water penetrating the sleeve mechanism. The head can also be replaced or interchanged, which can greatly enlarge the versatility of the brush and also avoids waste of material. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017991 | Hair brush - A hair brush is shown and disclosed. The hair brush has a row of loops on the first side running from near the handle to the top mounted in a retention material. Next to the row of loops, is located a row of bundles of boar bristles. These groupings of boar bristles are a bundle of individual boar bristles mounted in the retention material. This alternating pattern of lines or rows of loops and bristles continues to the other side of the brush and the last row near the second side is a row of loops. The loops can be configured such that they are parallel to the sides or the top. These rows of loops on the sides of the hair brush help to keep the hair brush from pulling on and possibly damaging the hair extensions that have been installed into a users natural hair. The bundles of boar bristles provide additional shine and manageability to the hair. Also shown is an arrangement of a single loop surrounded by a plurality of bristles and mounted in the retention material. The base of the brush can take many different shapes such as round, semi-circular, square and rectangular. The base can vary in size, wherein the base is large for salon use and smaller for personal carry use. The density of the loops and bristles can also be varied dependent upon the design criteria and type of hair or hair extensions. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017992 | Cleaning implements - A cleaning implement for cleaning a ceiling fan blade is provided. The cleaning implement includes a frame, a single cleaning cloth, and gripping portion. The frame has an open end and a closed end opposite the open end so that the frame defines a fan blade receiving opening. The opening receives the ceiling fan blade therein when the ceiling fan blade has a width that is smaller than, equal to, or larger than a width of the first fan blade receiving opening. The single cleaning cloth is removably disposed on the frame so that a cleaning surface of the single cleaning cloth can contact at least one surfaces of the ceiling fan blade. The gripping portion is connected to the frame. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017993 | Rotational scratch-off card surface remover - A rotational remover including a body assembly and a tip drive assembly. The body assembly includes a body front containing a convoluted bearing race, a body back which fastens to the body front and a main spring housed within. The tip drive assembly includes a bearing guide having a threaded barrel at the front end which receives a tip, a center section which receives at least three ball bearings and a spring pivot. The ball bearings are housed in the tip drive assembly rolling in the bearing guide and within the convoluted race formed in the body front assembly. The spring pivot is housed in the body assembly between the main spring and the bearing guide. The depression of the body assembly in a vertical movement actuates the ball bearings within the convoluted bearing race, thereby rotating a tip with a serrated, abrasive surface received in the bearing guide in a rotational movement. The main spring provides resistance for and returns the tip drive assembly to a starting position after the body assembly is vertically depressed. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017994 | WINDSHIELD WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, a connecting device pivotally connected to the connecting device about a pivot axis near one end. The connecting device comprises at least a first part and a second part and first and second retaining means for retaining the connecting device onto the oscillating arm. The first retaining means comprises at least one first protrusion on the second part engaging in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in the oscillating arm, and wherein the second retaining means comprise at least one second protrusion provided on the first part engaging the oscillating arm. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017995 | WIPER LEVER COMPRISING A WIPER ARM AND A WIPER BLADE WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE SAME IN AN ARTICULATED MANNER, FOR CLEANING WINDOWS, ESPECIALLY WINDOWS PERTAINING TO MOTOR VEHICLES - Wiper lever ( | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017996 | DUSTER AND DUSTING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A duster and a dusting apparatus using the same are provided. The duster is used for removing a particle. The duster includes a body and at least one detachable member. The body includes at least one connecting member. One end of the detachable member is detachably coupled to the connecting member, and the other end of the detachable member has a colloid part. The colloid part having adhesiveness is used for adhering the particle thereto. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017997 | Vacuum Cleaner - The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner of a type comprising an elongated support body ( | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017998 | MULTI-USE MOBILE VACUUM CART - A mobile vacuum cart includes a housing, a vacuum source in the housing, a dust box releasably engaged in the housing and in fluid communication with the vacuum source, an intake conduit in fluid communication with the dust box, wherein the housing accommodates reciprocal sliding action of the conduit between an engaged position in which the conduit locks the dust box in position and a release position in which disengagement of the conduit from the dust box enables removal of the dust box from the housing. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100017999 | Vacuum Cleaner - An upright vacuum cleaner comprises a floor-engaging head portion | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018000 | BLOWER - In a blower, an engine is carried on the back, and a blower portion having a fan is held through a holding member by hand. One end of a flexible shaft, is connected to an output shaft of the engine and the other end of which is connected to a rotary shaft of the fan. The flexible shaft has a flexible outer tube for connecting a casing of the engine with a housing of the fan, and a rotary shaft formed of a helical coil rounded helically around the axial line of the outer tube and extending axially in the outer tube, one end of the rotary shaft being connected to the output shaft of the engine and the other end of the rotary shaft of the flexible shaft being connected to the rotary shaft of the fan. The rotary shaft of the flexible shaft is connected to the rotary shaft of the fan through a power transmitting direction varying device. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018001 | SUCTION TUBE FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A suction hose for vacuum cleaner includes a tubular inner part, a jacket part and a locking device. The inner part is variable in length and includes a hose wall having a coil spring integrated therein, the coil spring being configured to automatically return the inner part from an extended position to a shortened position. The jacket part is configured to completely receive the inner part when the inner part is in the shortened position, the jacket part including a tubular shape. The locking device is configured to fix the inner part, in the shortened position, in the jacket part. The locking device includes a tubular member configured to surround the inner part, the tubular member including a first part of a first snap-fit device configured to cooperate with the jacket part so as to connect the tubular member and the jacket part. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018002 | HIGH VOLTAGE BUSHING AND FLANGE WITH INTERIOR SEAL - A high voltage bushing and flange with an interior seal. The high voltage bushing includes an outer insulating material. The high voltage bushing includes a flange with an interior seal comprised of at least two flange O-ring channels; at least two O-rings; a sealant channel; and a quantity of sealant filling the sealant channel. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018003 | DOOR STOP ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INTERCHANGEABLE DECORATIVE HEAD PIECE - The present invention provides a door stop assembly that includes a retention mechanism that is releasably secured to a portion of a structure, and a decorative head piece that is one of selectively coupled to and permanently affixed to the retention mechanism. Optionally, the retention mechanism includes a track on which a recess defined by the decorative head piece is selectively slid, thereby coupling the decorative head piece to the retention mechanism. The retention mechanism is releasably secured to one of an adjacent wall or structure. Alternatively, the retention mechanism includes a flange that is integrally formed with the decorative head piece, wherein the flange is configured to receive one or more screws. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018004 | VEHICULAR CHECKER-EQUIPPED DOOR HINGE DEVICE - A vehicular checker-equipped door hinge device is provided that includes an inner tube ( | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018005 | FORMED HYBRED FLOOR GLIDE - A furniture glide is provided that is mountable on the terminal end of a furniture leg having an outer surface. The furniture glide includes a cup having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a cavity for receiving the furniture leg. Matted material is molded into the outer surface of the cup. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018006 | REMOVABLE PISTOL GRIP FOR A PORTABLE TERMINAL - A handle for the portable computer having one or more scanning functions for interacting with information objects in the logistics environment. The handle is releasably secured with the housing of the portable computer such that once attached, the handle facilitates directional pointing of the portable computer by the user. The handle comprises the handle body having the grip portion shaped for grasping by the hand of the user of the portable computer, the proximal end of the grip portion for coupling to the housing of the portable computer such that the proximal end having the proximal surface for mating with the adjacent surface of the housing, and the distal end of the grip portion. The handle also has the actuator assembly for affecting the operation of the one or more scanning functions and is located in the grip portion of the handle body, the actuator assembly for coupling via the control coupling to one or more components of the portable computer providing the one or more scanning functions. The handle also has the releasable connection mechanism positioned on the proximal surface including the operable latch extending outwardly from the proximal surface and adapted for engaging with the corresponding first slot in the adjacent surface of the housing, and at least one protrusion extending outwardly from the proximal surface on a side of the proximal surface opposite (e.g. opposed to) to the operable latch and adapted for engaging with the corresponding second slot in the adjacent surface of the housing, wherein the control coupling is established once the proximal surface is mated with the adjacent surface through engagement of the releasable connection mechanism. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018007 | Ergonomic handle - An ergonomic handle comprises a handle central body coupled with a shaped portion extending from the central body to the rear of the handle with reference to a running direction, the shaped portion defining a top bearing surface thereon a hand of a user can bear and a bottom handle surface to be gripped by the user fingers, said handle further comprising ventilating means for allowing air to circulate therethrough. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018008 | BUCKLE - The present invention relates to a buckle. More particularly, the present invention is to provide a buckle enabling a belt, which is inserted through an inlet thereof, to be fastened between the upper fastening plate of the body and the elastic movable plate inside the body by installing the fastening plate respectivley in the upper part and the lower part of the buckle and further installing the elastic movable plate, which has an arch shape that the center is convex, inside the buckle body. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018009 | Clips for Aligning Optical Components in a Solar Concentrating Array - Manufacturing of solar concentrators require the placement of primary optical components, a parabolic mirror for example, on a relatively fiat front panel in a predetermined alignment within a certain tolerance limit. Clips, in accordance with embodiments of the present invention, can be used to facilitate locating, placing and securing the primary optical components on the front panel, thereby enhancing manufacturability of the solar concentrator. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018010 | CLASP - One exemplary embodiment can be a clasp for securing a man-way cover in a vessel. The clasp can include a hinged member. Generally, the hinged member has a first position for securing the man-way cover and a second position for unsecuring the man-way cover. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018011 | SECURING ELEMENT FOR A TUBULAR HEATER, FASTENING SYSTEM HAVING SAID SECURING ELEMENT AND WASHING MACHINE HAVING SAID SECURING SYSTEM - A securing element ( | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018012 | CLAMP - One exemplary embodiment can be a clamp for securing a tray in a vessel. The clamp may include a jaw. Generally, the jaw has a first offset position with the tray unsecured, and a second aligned position with the tray secured in the vessel. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018013 | Clip - A clip has an opposed jaw end, a bridged back end and defines a slot extending across the bridged back end. It is connected to an article, for example, another clip or a float, which has an enlarged spherical head extending longitudinally therefrom. The head of the post has a diameter which is slightly greater than the width of the slot so that the connected item has rotational freedom of movement by receipt of the spherical head through the slot. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018014 | MESSENGER CLAMP - Messenger clamps can be formed from two messenger clamp halves. Messenger clamps and messenger clamp halves can include break away portions, which allow a messenger wire to fall when subjected to high impact forces such as a tree falling on the messenger wire. A messenger clamp half for use in forming a messenger clamp can include an inside face having a first clamping groove and a second clamping groove, and an outside face having at least one fault groove. A break away portion of the messenger clamp half can include one of the clamping grooves, and can further includes at least a portion of the fault groove. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018015 | Socket Engaging Tether for Electronic Devices - A tether for electronic devices employing a plug having a first end adapted for engagement to a tether and a second end formed of non conductive compressible material having an exterior surface defining an exterior circumference adapted for frictional engagement with the interior circumference of an electrical socket. The second end can be formed of compressible material having an exterior circumference slightly larger than the socket for a biased and frictional engagement. An axial void can also be provided to accommodate electrical conductors projecting into the socket. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018016 | SHOULDER POSITION ADJUSTER DEVICE - A button of a shoulder position adjuster device is provided including an outer surface portion which, at a normal state, is generally continuous with an outer surface of a cover facing an inner space of a passenger compartment. Flexible left and right outer lateral walls are formed continuously with the outer surface portion and have lock portions which are locked on to a side member at the normal state and which are released from the locked state at the time of a pulling operation. Additionally, a pair of connecting walls are provided which extend from the outer surface portion towards a guide rail side in the left and right outer lateral walls and connect the latch pin. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018017 | Automatic binding device for a container - An automatic binding device for coupling at least two containers includes a latch being twisted during insertion/disengagement into/from a coupling hole of corner castings; a pair of housings for covering a circumferential surface of a rotating shaft of the latch; and a torsion spring for re-rotating the latch substantially to its original condition before rotating, the torsion spring being installed at the circumferential surface of the rotating shaft. Furthermore, the automatic binding device for a container is provided with the indicator capable of allowing a user to see the present state of the binding device with the naked eye. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018018 | CLOSURE FOR SHOELACES - The present invention relates to a closure for clamping shoelaces of shoes in place, having a clamping device, by means of which the shoelaces ( | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018019 | Pleat-forming drapery clip ring - A drapery clip ring for hanging drapery on a drapery rod, the drapery clip ring including a ring arranged to receive the drapery rod therethrough, a gripping means connected to and extending away from the ring, and a pleat endoskeleton connected to and extending away from the ring, the pleat endoskeleton being arranged proximate the gripping means, wherein the pleat endoskeleton is adapted to provide an internal framework of a pleat formed in the drapery, and the gripping means is operatively arranged to secure the pleat formed in the drapery. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018020 | Method for Manufacturing Micro-Hinge Used in Electric Devices - A method for manufacturing a micro-hinge pivoting two pieces of an electric device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: a) forming a shaft having a mounting end and a rotating portion and a round block between the mounting end and rotating portion; b) forming a sleeve having a slot and an inner diameter slightly smaller than an outer diameter of the rotating portion; c) providing a connecting element having an connecting end and an extending end; d) combining the connecting end and sleeve; and e) inserting the rotating portion into the sleeve. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018021 | Hysteretic MEMS two-dimensional thermal device and method of manufacture - A MEMS hysteretic thermal device may be formed having two passive beam segments driven by a current-carrying loop coupled to the surface of a substrate. The first beam segment is configured to move in a direction having a component perpendicular to the substrate surface, whereas the second beam segment is configured to move in a direction having a component parallel to the substrate surface. By providing this two-dimensional motion, a single MEMS hysteretic thermal device may by used to close a switch having at least one stationary contact affixed to the substrate surface. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018022 | Valve stem puller - A valve stem puller or holder, comprising an elongated handle with a clevis at one end, the clevis being formed by two side portions, and a hollow, partly cylindrical stem connector pivotally mounted between the side portions and movable between a first position in which the stem connector is coaxial with said handle and a second position in which the axis of the stem connector is at a large angle to the handle. The stem connector has an inner end in the form of a nipple configured to receive air pressure supply means, and the base of the handle between the side portions has a spring mounted detent element positioned so as to interact with the inlet of the nipple to releasably hold the stem connector in place. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018023 | PRODUCTION DEVICE FOR CONNECTING ROD - A set of bolt holes through which bolts are inserted are formed in left and right sides of a large end section. The bolt holes are substantially parallel to the axis of a rod section and are located such that the centers of the bolt holes are each displaced from the center of a cut surface. When a first mandrel and a second mandrel are press fitted to a joint hole of the large end section and are cut and split, the area of contact of the second mandrel on the movable stage side with the inner wall of the joint hole is set greater than the area of contact of the first mandrel on the fixed stage side with the inner wall of the joint hole. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018024 | THROTTLE PASSAGE WHISTLING CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD - Unwanted high frequency sound caused by air passing over a pore in the air passageway of an IACV casting is reduced or eliminated by creating a stepped diameter adjacent the pore in the air passageway. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018025 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE WITH HIGH CORROSION RESISTANCE - A composite of a magnesium part or a magnesium alloy part and a resin composition, improved to have high corrosion resistance, is manufactured by: a step of shaping a magnesium alloy part | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018026 | ARBITRARILY SHAPED DEPLOYABLE MESH REFLECTORS - A method and apparatus for making a mesh reflector that may be used to produce a shaped reflector is provided. The mesh reflector may be an umbrella-style deployable mesh reflector capable of approximating both parabolic and arbitrarily shaped reflecting surfaces, including those with regions of reversed curvature. The reflecting surface may be provided by a soft mesh attached to a highly pre-tensioned net composed of two sets of substantially parallel chords forming a plurality of parallelogram-shaped facets. The net/mesh may be made to conform to the desired shape by pulling and/or pushing on it at each of its facet corners via a set of finely adjustable tension ties and/or compression rods, the distal ends of which react against a set of pre-tensioned catenary-shaped chords disposed on the aft side of the mesh. The net/mesh and the aft catenaries may be supported and pretensioned by a set of substantially stiff radial ribs connected to a central hub by a means capable of providing high deployment torque and a means for controlling and coordinating the deployment of the ribs so that they reach their fully deployed positions nearly simultaneously. Methods for fabricating the mesh and attaching it to the net are also provided. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018027 | METHOD OF JOINING WITH SELF-PIERCING RIVET AND ASSEMBLY - A method of joining a multiple member work-piece includes stacking the members of the work-piece on a die such that a first of the members rests on the die. Next, a rivet is driven into the second member until the rivet penetrates the members and deforms. The rivet is then welded to the first member to strengthen the riveted joint. Different mechanisms may be used to accomplish the welding. For example, a laser beam may be directed through a passage in the first die to target the area of the riveted joint to be welded. Alternatively, the die set, rivet, and first member may be arranged to form an electrical circuit that welds the joint via resistance heating. An assembly of a multiple member work-piece and a rivet made according to the method is also provided. | 2010-01-28 |
| 20100018028 | RELEASE LAYER FOR PERMANENT MASTER FOR PATTERNED MEDIA MANUFACTURING - The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a patterned media Ni stamper comprising depositing a perfluorodecyltrichlorosilane release layer. The release layer eliminates bonding at the master-stamper interface. A permanent master for manufacturing a patterned media stamper is also provided. | 2010-01-28 |
