12th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140075638 | PROTECTIVE GLOVE APPARATUS - A protective glove apparatus includes a left-handed shoulder-length glove, and a right-handed shoulder-length glove. A collar extends from a proximal end of the left-handed shoulder-length glove and extends from a proximal end of the right-handed shoulder-length glove. The collar is configured to substantially surround a user's neck and help prevent the left-handed shoulder-length glove and the right-handed shoulder-length glove from sliding down the user's arms. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075639 | PROTECTIVE GLOVE - A protective glove includes a glove body defining an interior space for, in use, receiving a hand of a user. The glove body can include a liner that is constructed from or includes a material that is compatible with a polymer or nitrile outer coating. A padding layer includes a closed cell foam material. A guard layer includes guard elements that cover at least a portion of a back-of-hand portion of the glove body and one or more finger portions of the glove body. The glove also includes a polymer or nitrile outer coating applied to the liner. Methods of making the disclosed protective gloves are also disclosed. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075640 | COOL COMFORT SUIT - Various exemplary embodiments relate to a business suit. The business suit includes front facing panels and upper sleeve panels formed of a first facing fabric; and an inner lining formed of a second moisture wicking fabric. The suit may further include exterior back panels or lower sleeve panels formed of the second moisture wicking fabric. The suit may further include a sleeve liner interior to a respective upper sleeve panel and the lower sleeve panel, the sleeve liner formed of a third fabric. In various embodiments, the business suit further includes pants. The pants include exterior facing panels formed of the first facing fabric; a waistband formed of the first facing fabric; and a pants liner formed of the second moisture wicking fabric and joined to the waistband. The pants may further include an exterior crotch insert panel formed of the second moisture wicking fabric. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075641 | UTILITARIAN GARMENT COVER - In accordance with one embodiment,, a utilitarian garment cover is provided. The utilitarian garment cover may have a first main section for covering at least part of neck, torso, shoulders, at least a part of arms, pelvis region and at least a part of legs of a human body. The first main section may have an access opening positioned at the front side of the first main section. The access opening may be at the upper part of the torso for allowing a user to slip in and out of the utilitarian garment cover. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075642 | Privacy Garment System - A privacy garment system comprising a coat having an inner surface defining an inner volume, an outer surface, a first end, a second end, and opposing joinable seam ends extending between said first end and said second end and defining a front section. The embodiment further comprises a hat fastenable to the first end of said coat, which hat has a crown with an inner surface defining a head volume, an outer surface, and a pocket formed between said inner surface and said outer surface. The coat may be configured into a compact state having a coat volume that is less than the pocket volume for storage or transport. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075643 | Lifeline Access - In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a jacket is provided having a lifeline access slot to allow a harness attachment to be accessed from outside the jacket. The access slot can be reinforced and designed to be barely visible but easily accessible. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075644 | HEAT-RESISTANT AND/OR LIQUID-RESISTANT COVERING - A covering worn by a user, the covering including a body portion having a first side, a second side; and a first neck flap attached to and extending from the first side of the body portion, the first neck flap having a first concave portion to receive a neck of the user such that the body portion covers at least a portion of a body of the user; wherein the body portion and the first neck flap include a material that is at least one of a heat-resistant material and a liquid resistant material, the material having an outer surface. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075645 | Gloves for Touchscreen Use - A glove that enables the wearer to interact with a capacitive touchscreen without removing the glove has a first portion formed from a non-conductive knitted material and a second portion formed from an electrically conductive yarn. Exemplary is the finger tip portions of the thumb and index finger being formed from the electrically conductive yarn and the remainder of the finger tips being formed from the non-conductive yarn. The second, conductive, portion may include a non-conductive yarn with an electrically conductive fiber distributed uniformly therethrough. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075646 | YARN, A PROCESS FOR MAKING THE YARN, AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE YARN - There is provided a cut resistant yarn comprising a blend of first and second staple fibers, wherein, the first staple fibers are polymer-fibers, each first staple fiber comprising a polymer body encasing a hard component, said hard component being a plurality of hard fibers, said hard fibers having an average diameter of at most 25 microns; and the second staple fibers are different to the first staple fibers, wherein the weight ratio of the first to second staple polymer-fibers is from 1:99 to 99:1. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075647 | HEAD COVERING - A head covering includes a top fastened to a cylindrical wall. The bottom of the cylindrical wall is folded outwardly and upwardly to form a rim which is connected to a rear point of the top. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075648 | GI WITH TANGLE-PROOF DRAWSTRING - A Gi with tangle-proof drawstring of the present invention provides improvement over previously available Gi pants through the separation of drawstring from itself as it passes through waistband hem. The Gi with tangle-proof drawstring of the present invention minimizes the tangling of the drawstring by having a circumferential drawstring passing through a waistband hem formed with a plurality of channel stitches that isolate the waistband passing through the hem and out through the waistband guides. As the drawstring passes through the waistband hem of the Gi pants, the upper portions of drawstring and the lower loop of drawstring are separated and pass through a channel stitch gap thus separating adjacent portions of the drawstring thereby eliminating the tangling which often occurs through use. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075649 | Helmet Cover - A decorative removable cover is provided for fitting over a ski helmet with an opening in the rear for passage of a goggle strap. The cover includes a decorative band of faux fur that may be removable for replacement purposes. The cover is made of single ply stretchable material. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075650 | TACTICAL GUN BELT SYSTEM - A tactical gun belt system comprises an inner belt, outer belt, and one or more belt units. The inner belt comprises hook-and-loop fasteners on an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer belt comprises a removable belt buckle and positions the one or more belt units about the waist of a user. The outer belt further comprises hook-and-loop fasteners on an inner surface and detachably affixes to the inner belt. The one or more belt units may attach to one another, may position guns, ammunition magazines, utilities, or pouches, and may comprise a quick-release harness for MOLLE-compatible accessories. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075652 | Protective Helmet Cap - The present disclosure provides an apparatus for use in reducing the impact to the head during sporting activities. The present disclosure provides a helmet cap that covers an underlying hard shell helmet. The helmet cap has a durable, energy absorbing outer shell, which lessens the initial impact to the helmet. The outer shell is formed into segments of padded material that may deform on impact. The outer shell has an inner surface that allows the outer shell to slide over the surface of a helmet thereby reducing forces applied to a wearer. The helmet cap may be securely attached to helmets without modification of the helmets. The helmet cap may include an adjustable fastener that allows the helmet cap to be securely attached to helmets of varying dimensions. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075653 | Visor Assembly for a Helmet - A visor assembly for an aviation helmet includes a lens, lens/strap anti-tear interface assemblies, retainer plates, and attachment strap assemblies. A friction strip mounted on the brim of the helmet operates to increase the friction between the visor lens and the helmet. The combined function of the friction strip and the configuration of the strap assemblies operate to maintain the visor in a deployed (as-worn) positioned in front of the wearer's face, even during high speed wind blasts of up to 600 KEAS (Knots Equivalent Air Speed). | 2014-03-20 |
20140075654 | MANDIBLE GUARD ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A contact surface, such as a seating surface on a mandible guard is adjustable such that variations in helmet geometry and/or mandible geometry can be accommodated. The mandible guard may be fixedly attached to a helmet with an attachment arm, yet be configured to permit adjustment of the height of the contact surface to reduce or eliminate a gap between the helmet and a guard portion of the mandible guard. A tilt arrangement may be provided between the attachment arm and the guard portion of the mandible guard to allow a wearer to adjust a pitch angle of the guard portion relative to the attachment arm. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075655 | PROTECTIVE HEADWEAR ASSEMBLY HAVING A BUILT-IN CAMERA - A protective headwear assembly is provided having a built-in camera, including a camera lens disposed in a front portion thereof. The camera lens is configured to provide a downward orientation relative to a horizontal plane of the headwear so that the camera captures imaging near the feet of the wearer. In an exemplary embodiment, the headwear is adapted for use by skateboarders and provides, among other things, for the recording of tricks and feet placement/technique. The camera lens can be pivotally mounted to an outer shell of the headwear assembly. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075656 | Protective Gear for Body - The present invention provides an improved protective gear comprising an elastic base layer and at least one constraining layer to provide a constraining force. The constraining layers are interlaced on one side of the base layer, and the two ends of the base layer, away from said one side of the constraining layer, are surrounded by at least one elastic securing portion exhibiting a resisting force. As the user wearing the protective gear of the present invention performs activities, the constraining layers can generate a four-way elastic constraining force to provide suitable supports to the joins and cartilages extended or contracted due to the movements of the body while the elastic securing portion is able to secure the present invention on the body part without slippage such that the present invention provides a durable gear capable of providing protections to users to prevent injuries caused by join twisting or muscle spasm. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075657 | Articles Of Apparel Incorporating Cushioning Elements And Methods Of Manufacturing The Articles Of Apparel - A method of making articles of apparel that include a base layer having a first surface and an opposite second surface. The base layer is associated with a thermoplastic polymer element, then an aperture is formed through the base layer and the thermoplastic polymer element. A cushioning elements that may have a first material layer, a second material layer, and a plurality of foam components is positioned proximate the aperture. The first material layer and the second material layer are bonded to the second surface of the base layer. The foam components are located between and secured to the first material layer and the second material layer. In addition, the foam components are positioned to correspond with a location of the aperture. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075658 | WRAP FOR HUMAN APPENDAGE - An appendage wrap having a sequential set of graphic instruction steps printed across the length of the wrap on one or both sides for explaining and illustrating how a user is to apply the wrap to a specific appendage. Each individual instruction step is readily visible to the user and is easily discernable as the wrap is unrolled and wound around the appendage. Text instructions provide concise directions to the user. Simply illustrations of the appendage (hand graphics) provide a visual reference to the user for the direction and location where the wrap will be wound. Arrows are used to visually guide the user as wrap is unrolled and wound around the wrist. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075659 | YARN, TEXTILE MATERIAL, AND GARMENT COMPRISING THE SAME - A yarn comprises: (a) about 45% to about 85% by weight of regenerated cellulose fibers, the regenerated cellulose fibers having a dry tenacity of about 27 cN/tex or more, the regenerated cellulose fibers comprising a flame retardant compound within the fiber; and (b) about 5% to about 25% by weight of para-aramid fibers. A textile material, such as a fabric, comprises a plurality of these yarns. A garment, such as a shirt or a pant, comprises such a textile material. A method for protecting an individual from infrared radiation that can be generated during an arc flash utilizes such a textile material. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075660 | BALLISTIC RESISTANT GROIN PROTECTOR - A ballistic resistant groin protector is provided. The groin protector includes a groin panel and a deployable groin wrap. The groin panel can be suspended from clothing or equipment to protect a wearer's anterior pelvic region from ballistic impact. The groin wrap is moveable from a stowed position adjacent the anterior pelvic region to a deployed position between the wearer's legs and adjacent a posterior pelvic region. One or more fasteners secure the groin wrap to the wearer's clothing or equipment to maintain the groin wrap in the deployed position. Optional left and right femoral protective portions extend downwardly from the groin wrap to protect the wearer's medial thigh regions against ballistic injury in the deployed position. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075661 | PLUNGER DEVICE WITH A PLUMBING AUGER ATTACHMENT - An embodiment of the present invention relates to a plunger device for clearing a clog from drain. The plunger device includes a handle, a plunger cup, and an auger attachment. The handle has a shaft removably connected to the plunger cup at the top of the cup, and the auger attachment is also releasably connected to the plunger cup at the bottom of the cup. The auger attachment extends beyond the rim and cup body of the plunger cup so that the auger attachment is mechanically inserted into the drain. The auger attachment is formed of a stronger material than the plunger cup. The push and pull of the handle creates the air pressure and vacuum action of the plunger cup to clear the clog. Also, the action creates the boring and retraction action of the auger attachment against the clog in the drain. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075662 | STRAINER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SEAMLESS SINK DRAIN - This invention relates to a strainer assembly for use in conjunction with a drain hole in a sink. The sink comprises a downwardly extending drain sleeve formed on the sink. The drain sleeve is formed with inwardly extending flange adapted to engage the strainer assembly. The strainer assembly includes an inner strainer body having outwardly extending flange, an outer strainer body having outwardly extending flange, a first gasket positioned between the flange of the outer strainer body and the bottom of the sink, and a fastening means adapted to engage the inner strainer body and the outer strainer body such that the flange of the inner strainer body is pressed against the flange of the drain sleeve and the flange of the outer strainer body is pressed against the bottom of the sink, allowing the strainer assembly to be connected to the sink. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075664 | COMPACT DRY TOILET INSTALLATION - The invention relates to a toilet installing having:
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20140075665 | Walk In Bathtub Having Outward Opening Door and Entry Facilitative Seat - Described herein is a walk-in tub having an outward opening door that includes a walk-in bathtub having an outward opening door. The tub includes a body, which defines a cavity and at least one access wall which itself contains an entry surface that extends laterally away from the cavity. The entry surface defines a doorway or portal that is in communication with the cavity to facilitate lateral ingress to and egress from the cavity by a bather. Also contemplated with the scope of the invention are door sealing assemblies that serve to seal the door against the access wall. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075666 | SUPPORT FOR SHOWER PAN OR TUB - A support for supporting a shower pan is provided. The support comprises an expanded polypropylene tray defining a cavity, an intermediate layer made of oriented strand board and disposed with the cavity, and a top layer made of expanded polystyrene foam disposed with the cavity and having a contoured top surface substantially matching the contoured underside of the shower pan. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075667 | Fixing Structure of Faucet - A fixing structure of a faucet is fixed on a sink countertop with a hole and contains a faucet having a housing, a pull-out spray head, a mixing valve, and a water supply set. The water supply set includes a cold-water inlet pipe, a hot-water inlet pipe, and a mixing outlet pipe. A positioning device includes a base having a peripheral fence, a bottom fence, and a mouth. The bottom fence has a limiting face and at least one orifice, the limiting face has a channel, two stop posts, and an abutting face. Two screw rods extend out of the hole and are rotated above the base. Two clamping blocks are screwed with the two screw rods and are limited by the two stop posts to rotate when the two screw rods are rotated, and the two clamping blocks move upwardly to retain a bottom end of the sink countertop. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075668 | WATER-TEMPERATURE-INDEPENDENT FAUCET - An water-temperature-independent faucet includes a thermal-insulation core containing therein a water inlet and a water outlet, and being laterally formed with a socket that is communicated with the water inlet and the water outlet; a control valve deposited in the socket for selectively communicating the water inlet with the water outlet; a housing defining therein an accommodating space for receiving the thermal-insulation core; and an inlet conduit having one end fittingly engaged with the water inlet through an O-ring. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075669 | LIFT SYSTEM WITH LOWERING MECHANISM - A movement system for use with an overhead patient lift system includes a motor. A drum is operatively coupled to the motor. The drum is configured to be selectively driven by the motor to rotate in one of a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction. A lifting strap is coupled to the drum. The lifting strap is extendable and retractable with respect to a carriage of the overhead patient lifting system as the drum rotates. A manual release operatively coupled to the drum is actuatable to selectively disengage the drum from the motor to allow the lifting strap to be manually extended. Also disclosed is an overhead patient lift system including the movement system and a method for manually extending a lifting strap of an overhead patient lift system. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075670 | PORTABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE DEVICE AND METHODS - Disclosed is a collapsible device which can provide at least partial containment for one or more objects, including a child or animal, and which can collapse or fold into a compact configuration in order to allow for improved portability of the collapsible device. In some implementations, the collapsible device can include a collapsible frame and at least one flexible material component that can be reversibly secured to the collapsible frame. In addition, some implementations can include a foldable base or at least one adaptable feature. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075671 | Infant Bed Apparatus - An infant bed apparatus includes a support frame, a bed frame for defining an interior space suitable for receiving a child, and a motorized drive unit. The support frame includes a first and a second housing disposed at two locations spaced-apart from each other along a lengthwise axis of the infant bed apparatus. The bed frame has a first portion anchored with the first housing, and a second portion assembled with the second housing. The motorized drive unit is operable to drive the second portion of the bed frame in movement relative to the second housing. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075672 | MATTRESS SHEET - A mattress sheet, fitted of flat, or a mattress liner/pad includes two and/or three straps at the corners of the sheet. These straps can be affixed to the sheet/liner/pad during the manufacturing process to be an integral part of the sheet. After the sheet is placed on the mattress, the corner straps connect under the mattress by way of a fastening device, such as a hook and loop fastener on the ends of the straps, securing the two or three straps together. These connected straps then hold the corners of the sheet securely in place so they do not ride up or pop up during use. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075673 | Patient Support Device For Use In An Imaging Machine - A patient support device for use in conjunction with a pallet of an imaging machine, including an inflatable mattress having a plurality of adjacent interconnected transverse air chambers and a mechanism for controlled venting of the air chambers, a sheet member disposed across a top of the mattress and extending laterally outward with respect to the transverse air chambers, the sheet member defining a patient support surface, and at least one longitudinal strip of friction enhancing material attached to a bottom surface of the inflatable mattress to inhibit sliding of the inflatable mattress on a support surface. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075674 | FOLDING TYPE BED FOR MEDICAL USE - There is disclosed a folding type bed including a support frame, a main frame coupled to the support frame, a back support part provided on the main frame, a central support part of which the length is adjustable by an external force on the main frame, a first driving module coupled to the main frame or the support frame, a rotary member rotatably coupled the main frame and coupled to the other end of the first driving module, spaced apart a predetermined distance from a coupling shaft with the main frame, and a first connection module slidingly coupled to the back support part and rotatably coupled to the central support part simultaneously, to rotate the rotary member when the first driving module is extended so as to tilt one portion of the back support part and to slidingly move the central support part simultaneously. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075675 | Back Sleeping Only Pillow - A sleeping pillow to promote only sleeping in the supine position by keeping the said user from sleeping on their side or belly. Constructed of three components; a contoured middle section where the head and neck rest upon and two identical opposing side mounds that flank the middle section. The side mounds prevent the said user from turning their head too much to either side when sleeping in the supine position. The three components of the pillow function as one unit and are covered in a form fitted fabric case with a zipper closure. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075676 | PILLOW HAVING A PLURALITY OF POLYGONAL UNITS - A pillow having a plurality of polygonal units, includes: a triangular pentahedron unit having a shape of a triangular prism; a one-side inclined square hexahedral unit having a shape of a square pillar; a rectangular hexahedron unit having a shape of a rectangular pillar; a both-side inclined rectangular hexahedron unit having a shape of a rectangular pillar; a rhombic hexahedron unit having a shape of a rhombic pillar; an isosceles-triangular pentahedron unit having a shape of an isosceles triangular prism; and a rectangular panel-shaped hexahedron unit having a shape of a rectangular pillar, whereby the units are sewn together in such a way so as to selectively come into surface contact with each other or be stacked, thus forming one pillow, with the respective units being filled with stuffing. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075677 | NECK SUPPORT PILLOW - The neck supporting pillow with some special features: inflatable, this will give complete control over firmness, soft sponge-like material on the outside, to make the contact points soft, neck-support part is like a ridge, approximate width of the curvature of the neck. Anterior convexity of this neck supporting ridge is the most important feature. When the user lies on his or her back, back of the head will slide into a center head rest recess. This completes the anatomical-specific features. On either side of the head-rest recess is a slightly raised area to rest face on lying-on the right or left side. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075678 | MATTRESS WITH USER ADJUSTABLE COMFORT FEATURES - A mattress wherein a plurality of independent yarn based fire barrier fabrics encases a plurality of distinct and unattached interior core structures. The plurality of interior core structures include at least a detached and internally flippable upper comfort layer assembly with a plurality of non-homogeneous foams or filling materials encased in a yarn-based fire barrier fabric and a lower, interiorly disposed support core structure with resilient filling materials encased in a yarn-based fire barrier fabric and a fabric cover. The detachable and internally flippable upper comfort layer assembly may be contained in a user accessible compartment that is fashioned into an outer cover assembly. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075679 | ACTIVE MATTRESS SPINNER - A device is disclosed for facilitating rotation of a mattress in a horizontal plane carried by a box spring or a platform. Slick surfaces are placed in contact between the mattress and the box spring or platform The slick surfaces may be provided by two (2) separate covers; one cover for the mattress and one cover for the box spring or platform. A first cover is provided with a slick and non-slick surface. A second cover includes a slick surface on one side and forms part of a levitation device. The other side of the second cover may be formed with a slick or a non-slick surface. The levitation device creates an air cushion between the mattress and the box spring under the influence of an air supply which lifts the mattress and allows the mattress to be rotated in a horizontal plane virtually effortlessly. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075680 | Multipurpose Tool - The present invention generally relates to a multipurpose tool for angling. In particular, the invention relates to a threading device for threading or affixing, respectively, a fishing hook to a fishing line. Furthermore, the Invention relates to a method of manufacturing the threading device for threading or affixing, respectively, a fishing hook to a fishing line, the use of the device as well as a threading set. The present invention further relates to a multipurpose tool for stunning and eviscerating fish. In particular, the invention is concerned with a multipurpose tool of the type of a pocket knife, which is suitable for stunning and eviscerating fish and whose posterior end is formed as a stunning tool. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075681 | Pencil Sharpener - A pencil-sharpener tool for carpenter pencils includes a housing, a pencil-tip-insertion hole, and a hex-bit-drive hole. The pencil-tip-insertion hole may configured in to receive a portion of a carpenter pencil. The hex-bit-drive hole may extend at least partially through the housing opposite the pencil-tip-insertion hole. The hex-bit-drive hole may also be in axial alignment with the pencil-tip-insertion hole and the central axis of the housing. The housing, the pencil-tip insertion hole, and the hex-bit-drive hole may be in fixed relation to each other, and may move in unison when the hex bit is inserted inside the hex-bit-drive hole and rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075682 | Home Appliance - A home appliance ( | 2014-03-20 |
20140075683 | LAUNDRY TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - Provided is a laundry treatment method and apparatus. First, a cleaning liquid with a detergent dissolved is sprayed. Waiting lasts for a certain time such that the sprayed cleaning liquid is absorbed into laundry. Steam generated by applying heat to flowing water is sprayed to laundry. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075684 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS - A laundry treating apparatus is provided that may include a cabinet provided with an introduction port for introduction of laundry, a tub arranged in the cabinet to store washing water and provided with a tub introduction port that communicates with the introduction port, a drum rotatably provided in the tub and adapted to accommodate the laundry introduced through the tub introduction port, a detergent supply module positioned at a lower portion of the introduction port to store a liquid detergent and to provide the stored liquid detergent to the tub, and a water supply device to supply washing water to the tub and to rinse the detergent supply module using the washing water supplied to the tub. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075685 | FABRIC CARE COMPOSITION - An aqueous fabric care composition used to provide in wear comfort and avoiding a sweat smell on the fabric. The composition comprises from 0 wt % to 5 wt % of anionic surfactant, from 0 wt % to 3 wt % of cationic surfactant, from 0.05 wt % to 3 wt % of a non-ionic surfactant, from 0.01 wt % to 15 wt % of a suds suppressor technology, perfume. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075686 | FABRIC CARE COMPOSITION - A rinsing aqueous fabric care composition used to fight malodour on damp fabric. The composition comprises from about 0 wt % to about 5 wt % of anionic surfactant, from about 0 wt % to about 3 wt % of cationic surfactant, and a specifically designed perfume. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075687 | COMPOSITION FOR DYEING KERATINOUS FIBRES COMPRISING A DIRECT DYE HAVING A DISULPHIDE/THIOL FUNCTIONAL GROUP, A THICKENING POLYMER, AN ETHOXYLATED FATTY ALCOHOL AND/OR A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AN ALKALINE AGENT AND A REDUCING AGENT - A subject-matter of the invention is a method for dyeing and/or lightening keratinous fibres, such as the hair, employing i) at least one direct dye having a disulphide, thiol or protected thiol functional group and ii) at least one thickening organic polymer, iii) at least one (poly)ethoxylated fatty alcohol and/or one nonionic surfactant, iv) at least one alkaline agent and v) at least one reducing agent. Another subject-matter of the invention is a composition comprising the ingredients i) to v), the use of the combination of i), ii), iii), iv) and v) for dyeing and/or lightening keratinous fibres and a multicompartment kit comprising the ingredients i) to v). The dyeing method and the composition according to the invention make it possible in particular to obtain a lasting colouration on keratinous fibres which is intense, chromatic and/or homogeneous, with or without the use of an oxidizing agent. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075688 | Method of Using an Inflatable Member to Customize an Article - A method of using an inflatable member to customize an article is described. An inflatable member includes at least one adjustable portion. The inflatable member may be inserted into an article. The position of the adjustable portion can be changed according to the size of the article. The inflatable member can also be filled with fluid according to the size of the article. The inflatable member may be used to adjust the size of an article. The inflatable member may be used to apply a graphic to an article. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075689 | AUTOMATICALLY TRAVELING FLOOR CLEANING APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A FLOOR CLEANING APPLIANCE - An automatically traveling floor cleaning appliance during travel is capable of traveling over low obstacles extending lengthwise, typically represented by a carpet border, having an upwardly inclined obstructing surface, with a direction of travel at a right or acute angle with respect to a longitudinal extent of the obstacle. The appliance also has an obstacle detector. The appliance is formed so that the obstacle or an area adjoining same may be cleaned using a procedure in which the appliance assumes a direction of travel based on the extent of the obstacle, and with regard to the obstructing surface includes traveling on a floor area in front of the obstacle, and at a lateral distance of an associated boundary edge of the appliance in the direction of travel from the obstructing surface which is smaller than that corresponding to a width of the appliance perpendicular to the direction of travel. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075690 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS - A substrate cleaning apparatus is provided. The substrate cleaning apparatus includes a plurality of transfer rollers for transferring a substrate; a liquid chemical feeder supplying a liquid chemical to a first surface of the substrate; wherein the liquid chemical feeder comprises a first housing and a first cleaning roller rotatably installed within the housing and having an upper portion configured to contact with the substrate. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075691 | IMPLEMENT WASHING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An implement washing apparatus is disclosed. A portable, rigid housing defines at least a first basin and a second basin. The first basin has an open top and closed side walls and bottom for containing liquid to soak the implement. The second basin has side walls that include a plurality of bristles in an arrangement directed generally inwardly to a center of the second basin to scrub the implement. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075692 | MULTIUSE CLEANING TOOL HANDLE - A multiuse cleaning tool is provided that includes a head assembly and a cleaning sleeve removably attached to the head assembly. The cleaning sleeve has a first side and a second side. The first side includes a material sufficient for a first cleaning function and the second side includes a material sufficient for a second cleaning function. The head assembly moves between a first position so as to present the first side to a surface to be cleaned and a second position so as to present the second side to the surface to be cleaned. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075693 | GUIDES FOR PAINTING - A sleeve for partially covering a paint brush, the sleeve comprising a first substantially flat face and a second substantially flat face joined to each other by side faces, a first opening for receiving a ferrule of a paint brush and a second opening for receiving a shank portion of the paint brush, and at least one guide chosen from the group consisting of a thumb guide, an index finger guide, and a middle finger guide. A brush comprising at least one guide chosen from the group consisting of a thumb guide, an index finger guide, and a middle finger guide. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075694 | Induction Heated Hair Styling Appliances And The Heating Unit Therefor - A heated hair-styling appliance for styling hair through heat is provided. The heated hair-styling appliance comprises a heating head having an outer shell covering at least part of the surface thereof, and an inner heat source core disposed within the inner part of the heating head, and a handle attached to a distal end of the heating head. The heated hair-styling appliance works in conjunction with an independent heating unit to heat up the inner heat source core, and the heat source core operationally supplies heat to heat up the outer shell for styling hair after it is being heated. A induction heating unit therefor is also provided. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075695 | CLEANING DEVICE AND CLEANING BRUSH FOR AN ATOMIZER AND CORRESPONDING CLEANING METHOD - The invention relates to a cleaning device ( | 2014-03-20 |
20140075696 | TOOTHBRUSH AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The invention relates to a toothbrush that is produced by AFT and has a head part and at least one carrier element connected thereto. A front surface of the head part is formed by the top surfaces of the at least one carrier element and has a non-planar three-dimensional configuration, or is capable of assuming such a configuration during intended use. The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075697 | BRISTLE CONFIGURATION - A bristle configuration providing enhanced cleaning of teeth. At least one elongated bristle tuft is formed to at least partially enclose an area, and a complementary-shaped tuft is provided in the at least partially enclosed area. The elongated tuft and the complementary tuft have angled profiles angled to a different degree, and preferably also in a different direction. A series of elongated tufts with angled profiles may be provided to form an overall bristle profile providing enhanced cleaning of teeth. In addition, one or more tufts may be provided along the elongated tufts to form another tuft pattern along the pattern formed by the elongated tufts. In one embodiment, the other tuft pattern presents a contoured bristle profile angled to a different degree from the profile of the elongated tufts along with the other tuft pattern is provided. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075698 | FLEXIBLE INTERDENTAL BRUSH APPLICATOR AND INTERDENTAL GUM STIMULATOR - The present invention provides a dental hygiene apparatus comprising an interdental brush applicator and interdental stimulator that is flexible to allow users to clean in between their teeth effectively. Users can adjust the angle of the interdental brush applicator and stimulator into a configuration that best suits their particular needs. When flex adjusted, the applicator is able to hold its new configuration while maintaining sufficient strength to allow the user to comfortably maneuver the apparatus to properly clean in between the teeth or stimulate the gums. Furthermore, the apparatus is disposable, rendering it convenient to use after a meal when the user is away from a private bathroom setting. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075699 | Thermochromic Foam Cleaning Pad and Process for Making the Same - The thermochromic foam cleaning pad of the invention is an artificial sponge made from a foam material that changes firmness or rigidity based on the temperature thereof. The foam also includes thermochromic additives therein that change the color of the foam based on the temperature. This provides a visual indication of the temperature of the foam. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075700 | White Carbon Black Formulations and Methods - Compositions, method, and devices are provided for cleaning surfaces, including glass and plastic surfaces. The compositions include white carbon black. The white carbon black can be combined with a binder to form a white carbon black formulation. The white carbon black formulation can be used to clean various glass and plastic surfaces, including transparent surfaces. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075701 | CLEANING ELEMENT AND CLEANING TOOL - It is an object of the present invention to provide effective technique for a higher cleaning effect and higher operability of a cleaning element. According to the representative cleaning element | 2014-03-20 |
20140075702 | Exfoliating Washcloth - The present invention is a bathing implement for use in cleansing and exfoliating the body. It is constructed of layers of flexible, water permeable, quick-drying materials, sewn together, which provide the bather with a convenient and enjoyable means of washing the body, exfoliating the skin, and reaching those areas of the back which other implements, such as a back brush, are not able to touch because of the rigidity of a long handle. At the same time, an added benefit of the layered and permeable construction is the abundant sudsing and lather of liquid body wash soaps. Loops sewn on opposite corners can be used as handles so that a person's back can be thoroughly washed with a see-sawing motion when the washcloth is used on the back. Smaller versions of the Exfoliating Washcloth can be used on the face. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075703 | Display Surface Cleaning System - A display surface cleaning system which includes a display surface cleaning assembly which can be utilized discrete from or coupled proximate a user interactive display surface of a device and methods of using such display surface cleaning assembly. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075704 | DISPOSABLE LIQUID ABSORBING CLEANING PAD FOR A HAND HELD CLEANING IMPLEMENT HAVING AN ELONGATED HANDLE - A disposable liquid absorbing cleaning pad for a butterfly mop includes a layer of sponge material, a layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin fixedly attached to the layer of sponge material and attachment structure fixedly secured to the layer of sponge material for removably attaching the cleaning pad to a butterfly mop. In one embodiment of the invention the attachment structure includes a first and second plate section connected by a hinge. In using the hand held cleaning implement the layer of flexible open cell foam material made from melamine resin is the layer of the cleaning pad that contacts the surface to be cleaned. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075705 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR A BLOWER CLEANING SYSTEM - An attachment device for a blower cleaning system is disclosed. The attachment device includes a blade housing permanently attached to a tubular attachment member of the blower cleaning system, and a scraper blade removably lockingly engaged in the blade housing. A portion of the upper surface of the scraper blade is configured to form a substantially continuous planar surface with an interior surface of an engagement portion of the tubular attachment member. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075706 | LID WITH CURVED EDGE AND DOMED AIR OUTLETS AND FASTENING METHOD FOR THE CONNECTING PIPE FOR COLLECTING LEAVES WITH A BLOWER/VACUUM AND THE DISCHARGE OF DEBRIS INTO A BAG - A round-shaped lid with a curved edge and domed air outlets to collect leaves with a blower/vacuum in suction mode. The leaves shredded by the blower/vacuum are discharged into a connecting pipe which is attached to a lid inserted into the opening of a large debris collection bag. In particular, the lid has three main openings, one for the entry of debris and two for the air outlet. The connecting pipe is made of ribbed plastic and is held to the lid by the sides of a groove and to the blower/vacuum by a plastic sleeve with cable ties. A piece of thick plastic or metal is placed under a plastic membrane and the debris collection bag in order to protect them during movement over the ground. The debris is collected directly into the bag that will be discarded. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075707 | WIPER CONNECTOR - A wiper connector which includes a connector body and at least one retaining plate, where the connector body has at least one through structure, and one end of the elastic fin is defined as a fastening portion for establishing secure coupling with the connector body. The elastic fin has an opening formed thereon which correspondingly aligning the through structure so that an inserted bolt is retained in the connector body by the retaining plate. The wiper connector is applicable on all bolt-type wiper arms, therefore, fewer disturbances are brought to the users in selection of the wiper connectors. Furthermore, the wiper connector has a simple structure which can be assembled and dismantled easily, where other advantages includes a low damage rate, a high adaptability, and a significant reduce in the expense. Thus, overcoming disadvantages of conventional wiper connectors such as having a complex structure and a poor adaptability. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075708 | WIPER BLADE FOR CLEANING PANES, IN PARTICULAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to a method for production and to a wiper blade for wiping panes, in particular motor vehicle panes, comprising a support element ( | 2014-03-20 |
20140075709 | System and Method for Cleaning Refrigeration Coils and the Like - Systems and methods are described herein for cleaning objects, such as refrigeration coils and the like, by placing a first end of a bag over one side of the coils, and placing a second end of the bag over a suction hose of a vacuum. When the vacuum is activated and compressed air (or other gas or liquid) is blown into a second, opposite, side of the refrigeration coils, the dirt removed therefrom is directed toward the interior of the bag and into the vacuum and contained therein. Baffles within the bag direct the flow of dirt and debris toward the vacuum. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075710 | CLEANING PAD WITH VISUALLY DISCERNIBLE INDICATOR, STEAM MOP AND METHOD - A cleaning pad for use with a surface cleaning appliance, such as a steam mop, includes a cleaning composition and at least one visually discernible indicator that alerts a user to the condition of the cleaning pad. The visually discernible indicator can change color as the cleaning composition is consumed. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075711 | Vacuum Cleaner Having Detachable Blower and Related Locking Assembly - A vacuum cleaner includes a dirt tank, a tank cover mounted on the dirt tank, and a blower detachably mounted on the tank cover. The blower includes a handle. A latching mechanism located at the handle allows selective attachment or detachment of the blower and the tank cover. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075712 | PORTABLE VACUUMING APPARATUS - A hand-carried vacuuming apparatus is convertible between an enlarged dust chamber configuration and a compacted configuration. During the extended configuration the dust-collecting chamber has more dust-holding capacity than in the compacted configuration, and during the compacted configuration the hand-carried vacuum as a whole is more compact and portable than during the extended configuration. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075713 | Ecologically Efficient Vacuuming Device - The invention relates to a vacuum cleaning apparatus comprising a vacuum cleaner and a filter bag. When using an empty filter bag, said vacuum cleaning apparatus has a quality factor Q | 2014-03-20 |
20140075714 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING UP GRASSY AREAS, IN PARTICULAR FOR REMOVING SAND FROM GRASSY AREAS - An apparatus for clearing up, in particular for removing sand from, areas of grass includes a basic housing, rollers, a blower and a collection container. The apparatus has a low degree of design complexity such that areas of grass can be cleared up in a simple manner, it being possible, in particular, to easily remove sand and other foreign matter from greens of golf courses. The invention proposes providing a nozzle, through which the propelled air which is conveyed by means of the blower flows towards the area of grass, downstream of the blower in the direction of flow, wherein no cutting tool is provided. An inflow opening of an exhaust-air duct is arranged downstream of the nozzle, with a space being left free above the area of grass, in such a way that the air flows substantially horizontally over the area of grass in the space. A guide element which can be made to rest on the area of grass is provided in the region of the inflow opening, wherein the exhaust-air duct issues into the collection container for holding the sand and/or foreign matter which is removed from the area of grass. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075715 | CLEANING APPLIANCE - A cleaning appliance of the canister type, including a separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, a support for supporting the separating apparatus on the appliance, a duct having a fluid inlet for receiving the fluid flow from a fluid outlet of the separating apparatus, and a handle connected to the duct. The duct is pivotable between a raised position in which the separating apparatus can be removed from the appliance and a lowered position in which the duct is connected to the separating apparatus. The handle may be used for moving the duct between the first and second positions and for carrying the appliance. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075716 | VACUUM CLEANER ATTACHMENT - A candy-cane shaped vacuum cleaner attachment is disclosed for cleaning top surfaces of elevated objects, such as ceiling fan blades and rain gutters. The vacuum cleaner attachment includes a preferably tapered straight tubular wand portion able to receive a vacuum supply at a proximal end and from which extends distally a substantially rigid, preferably tapered, tubular curved portion which terminates in a dual-purpose brush coupling and rain gutter tool. The vacuum cleaner attachment may be made in various sizes to fit commercial-off-the-shelf brushes and vacuum cleaners, or may be specially sized for other purposes. Custom brushes may be used. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075717 | Wheel Assembly - A caster wheel device for a domestic appliance is in the form of a wheel mounting carriage, a dial having an underside forming a cam, a cam follower that contacts the cam, a wheel bracket and a wheel. The wheel bracket retains the wheel within it so that the wheel and bracket pivot about the follower independently of the carriage. The cam follower is attached to the wheel bracket and the wheel is able to trail behind the cam follower to form a trailing wheel caster when lowered. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075718 | Piston device for the controlled rotatable movement of doors, shutters or like members - A piston device for the controlled rotatable movement of a closing element anchored to a stationary support structure includes a tubular body removably insertable into at least one seat of a hinge device, an actuating head external to the tubular body, a plunger member slidably movable unitarily with the actuating head between a retracted end position and an extended end position, an elastic contrast member acting on the plunger member for the returning thereof from the retracted end position to the extended end position, and a working fluid acting on the plunger member to hydraulically counteract the action thereof. A hinge device, in which a piston device according to the invention is removably insertable. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075719 | Motorized Articulation for Vehicle Seat - A vehicle seat articulation mechanism comprising a first member intended to be connected to the seat part, a second member intended to be connected to the backrest, about an axis of articulation, reduction gearing arranged between an input member and the second member, a piezoelectric motor having a rotor connected to the reduction gearing to drive the rotation of the second member with respect to the first member through the reduction gearing, in which the reduction ratio of the reduction gearing is greater than or equal to 150, and in which the nominal rotational speed of the piezoelectric motor is less than 500 revolutions/min. Seat comprising such a mechanism. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075720 | HINGE - A hinged and a mechanism for the hinge is described herein. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075721 | DISPOSABLE HANDLE COVER FOR A SURGICAL LIGHTHEAD - The invention is a disposable cover handle cover for a surgical lighthead, and more particularly to a single-piece, integrally-formed disposable handle cover for a surgical lighthead and the like. The disposable cover includes a single-piece hollow member having a first open end adapted to receive the positioning handle of the surgical lighthead housing a camera and a second open end generally opposite the first end. The second end is closed off by a lens disposed within and integral with the hollow body. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075722 | Attachable Fastener Shield - In one aspect, an attachable fastener shield includes a flat pad having a length and a width that are at least as long and at least as wide as dimensions of a particular fastener; and one or more loops, each loop being attached to the pad top surface at one or more pairs of points, each pair of points being separated by a horizontal distance that is smaller than the pad width. The attachable fastener shield is configured to be attached to the particular fastener by fitting the particular fastener under the one or more loops and above the top surface of the pad. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075723 | MECHANICAL LEVER BUCKLE FOR BELT AND WATCH STRAP - The invention provides a mechanical lever buckle ( | 2014-03-20 |
20140075724 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A HOOK MEMBER OF A HOOK-AND-LOOP FASTENER AND A HOOK MEMBER MANUFACTURED BY THE METHOD - The present invention provides a novel method for manufacturing a hook member of a hook-and-loop fastener. The method comprises the steps of: providing a plurality of plastic monofilaments (such as polypropylene (PP) monofilaments); forming a plurality of loops on each of the plurality of plastic monofilaments such that each of the plurality of plastic monofilaments has a plurality of loop portions and flat portions between adjacent loop portions; covering the flat portions of the plurality of plastic monofilaments with a web of substrate; fusing the flat portions of the plurality of plastic monofilaments to the substrate so as to fix the plurality of loop portions of the plastic monofilaments onto the substrate; and converting the plurality of loop portions into a plurality of hook elements to thereby producing the hook member that comprises a plurality of hook elements. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075725 | ANTI-THEFT RING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An anti-theft assembly for deterring theft of a ring is provided. The anti-theft assembly includes a base that can be used to support an electronic article surveillance marker; a product engagement member including a support member that supports the ring during use and a locking member that secures the support member to the base; and an attachment member for securing the ring to the support member. In one embodiment, the support member and the locking member are a single, unitary member. In another embodiment, the support member and the locking member are separate members. Once assembled, upon applying a twisting force to the ring the engagement member rotates within the opening so that the attachment member is not broken. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075726 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BAW RESONATORS ON A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A method for manufacturing a wafer on which are formed resonators, each resonator including, above a semiconductor substrate, a stack of layers including, in the following order from the substrate surface: a Bragg mirror; a compensation layer made of a material having a temperature coefficient of the acoustic velocity of a sign opposite to that of all the other stack layers; and a piezoelectric resonator, the method including the successive steps of: a) depositing the compensation layer; and b) decreasing thickness inequalities of the compensation layer due to the deposition method, so that this layer has a same thickness to within better than 2%, and preferably to within better than 1%, at the level of each resonator. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075727 | UNDERCUT TOOL ASSEMBLY - An undercut tool assembly utilizing a seismic drilling bit designed for insertion for use in enlarging an upper end of a pre-drilled hole for receiving and securely retaining an anchor therein. The bit is mounted onto a drill and has a pivot ring which permits limited tilting movement of the bit body during a drilling process to enlarge the lowermost end of the drill hole. The undercut tool assembly can be used in conjunction and locked engagement with a setting tool in a process to position an anchor in position within the bore hole. In this manner, an anchor can be inserted within the pre-drilled hole, and, when the anchor has been flanged outwardly by conventional means within the hole, the flange portions of the anchor will rest within the enlarged area, thus securely retaining the anchor in place. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075728 | Mortise Conversion Kit - The present disclosure includes a kit and method for operating or operably connecting an American locking cylinder into a European cylinder type mortise lock with the American locking cylinder functioning with the European cylinder mortise lock in place of the European locking cylinder itself. The present disclosure provides a door cylinder conversion kit that converts the European cylinder mortise lock to be operable with an American cylinder. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075729 | ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD - An elevator arrangement includes first and second movable elevator units, the first unit being an elevator car and the second unit being a counterweight, and a roping system including a first roping portion suspending the first and second elevator units, and being locked at least to the second elevator unit, a second roping portion being suspended by the first elevator unit and the second elevator unit, and being locked at least to the second elevator unit. The first and the second roping portions are successive portions of a roping passing unbroken via a locking arrangement provided at the second elevator unit, the locking arrangement locking the roping to the second elevator unit between the first and the second portions. In a method in constructing an elevator, the locking arrangement is unlocked and thereafter the roping is repositioned with respect to the locking arrangement and thereafter the locking arrangement is relocked. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075730 | Locating Ring and Method for Positioning Parts - A locating ring has a metal body with a ring shape and having a perimeter surface facing radially outward, a center axis defined by the body, a mounting face, and a locating face spaced from and facing opposite the mounting face along the axis. The locating ring has a guard connected to the body and made of a material that is softer than the metal body. The guard is sized to be radially within the perimeter wall and to project axially beyond the locating face. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075731 | Scaffolding Clip and Applicator - A scaffolding clip and a scaffolding clip applicator tool are provided for fastening a web, such as a retaining mesh, to a scaffolding pole. During use a preferred method includes holding the fastening clip with the applicator, locating the web between the pole and the fastening clip, piercing the web with opposed ends of the clip and disengaging the applicator from the clip. In order to subsequently remove the clip from the pole a loop of the clip is engaged by a catch of the applicator and levered from the pole with a heel of the applicator that extends from opposite the catch and acts as a fulcrum. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075732 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING A FUEL TANK TO ACCEPT AN IN-TANK FUEL PUMP - A baffle has a sidewall and an interior space sized to receive the in-tank pump. The sidewall is formed of a flexible material so as to be longitudinally compressible. The compressibility of the sidewall allows the baffle to be mounted in fuel tanks of varying depths. The baffle is used in a method for mounting an in-tank fuel pump in a fuel tank. The method includes the steps of cutting a hole in a top wall of the fuel tank, inserting the baffle into the tank through the hole, compressing the sidewall of the baffle so that the baffle extends between the top and bottom walls of the tank, installing the in-tank pump in the interior space of the baffle and installing a cover plate over the hole. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075733 | Polymeric Cover For Robots - The present invention involves a cover for a spraying device of a robot which is formed from a polymer with enhanced residue retention properties. The polymer may be processed to increase the surface energy of the polymer. For example, the polymer may be subjected to a corona treatment in order to increase its surface energy. The corona treatment process may be performed on the polymer as received, prior to cutting or otherwise manipulating the polymer. Also, the polymer may be embossed to provide the enhancement. To assemble the polymer into a robot cover, the polymer as received may be cut into individual sections for assembly. The sections may then be assembled to one another by heat sealing the sections together. The heat sealing provides a bond between the individual sections of polymer that secures the individual sections together to create the robot cover. The polymer may also be formed into tubular sections for securing to the spraying device. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075734 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLIMATION IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SYSTEMS - A system and method for collimation in diagnostic imaging systems is provided. One collimator includes a plurality of parallel hole segments and a plurality of collimator bores within each of the plurality of parallel hole segments. Additionally, all of the plurality of collimator bores in at least one of the plurality of parallel hole segments have a first pointing direction and all of the plurality of collimator bores in at least one other of the plurality of parallel hole segments have a second pointing direction, wherein the plurality of parallel hole segments are arranged in a fanbeam collimation configuration. Further, the first pointing direction is different than the second pointing direction. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075735 | Crush Recoverable Polymer Scaffolds - A method of crimping a stent is disclosed. The stent includes a minimum crimped diameter such that in the minimum crimped diameter, a pair of stent rings, between which marker support structures reside, do not make contact with the marker support structures. The crimped profile of the stent of the present invention can be as small as the crimped profile of a same stent but without the maker support structures. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075736 | ANCHORING IN A CONSTRUCTION MODEL - An anchoring device including an anchoring element suitable for being anchored an object of construction material with the aid of mechanical vibrations. The anchoring element includes a thermoplastic material and a tool. The thermoplastic material forms at least a part of a radially outer surface of the anchoring element, and the tool has a proximal portion and a broadening portion distally of the proximal portion. The broadening portion has an outer second cross-section, the second cross section being larger than the first cross section but being adapted to the first cross section so that the tool can be moved with respect to the anchoring element while the broadening portion is in the axially-extending opening and locally expands the anchoring element while thermoplastic material of the anchoring element that surrounds the broadening portion is in a solid state. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075737 | System and Method for Creating and Utilizing a Construction Aid - A system and method for creating and utilizing a construction aid for the construction of a mechanical structure is provided. Specifically, the disclosure may provide a visually transparent or semi-transparent, adhesive template capable of conforming to objects having curved and/or flat surfaces including indicia marked on portions thereof indicating, for example, the location, size, and type of fasteners to be used, or other construction information, is provided. The indicia may be comprised of lines and symbols of differing size, shape and color, as well as verbiage for additional assembly instructions. The adhesive template may be either visually or mechanically indexed to the mechanical structure. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075738 | CLIP ATTACHMENT SYSTEM CONNECTING AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TO EACH OTHER - In one advantageous embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus and method for supporting a load is provided. The apparatus comprises a structure having an inner surface with a shape configured to substantially conform to an outer surface of a stringer. A number of pins extends from the inner surface of the structure such that the number of pins are configured to engage holes in the outer surface of the stringer when the structure is placed over the outer surface of the stringer. The pins support the structure with respect to the stringer when a load is applied to the structure. A number of members extends from the outer surface of the structure such that the number of members is configured to connect to a part. | 2014-03-20 |
20140075739 | METHOD OF FASTENING AN AIRCRAFT WHEEL DRIVE MEMBER ON AN UNDERCARRIAGE CARRYING A WHEEL - The invention provides a method of mounting an aircraft wheel drive member ( | 2014-03-20 |