16th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090094719 | FIBRE TREATMENT RESIN AND METHOD OF PREPARING SUCH RESIN - A method of preparing fibre treatment resin is disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, at step | 2009-04-16 |
20090094720 | Helmet mounted eye protectors with deployable eye shields - An eye protector ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094721 | AUTOMATED SENSITIVITY SETTING FOR AN AUTO-DARKENING LENS IN A WELDING HELMET - There are provided systems and methods for automatic adjustment of sensitivity threshold settings in an auto-darkening lens. For example, a user may initiate an automatic sensitivity setting process by activating a user interface (e.g., a button, a switch, a slider, etc.). The automatic sensitivity setting process may proceed to gradually increase the sensitivity threshold voltage until it exceeds an optical voltage based on the ambient light. The process may then be terminated. In some embodiments, a hysteresis may be added to the sensitivity threshold voltage to prevent lens flicker. The automatic sensitivity setting process may be implemented in a digital or analog system. These automatic sensitivity setting processes and systems may save time and provide for more precise sensitivity adjustment. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094722 | PROTECTIVE HAND COVER - An apparatus including an inner face, an outer face coupled to the inner face, an opening for receiving a hand of a wearer, and means for separating the pocket created by the coupling of the inner and outer face such that the apparatus fits securely around the wearer hand. A thumb covering is connected to the apparatus in order to allow the wearer to fully use an opposable thumb. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094723 | APPAREL FOR PROVIDING LOCATION INFORMATION - Disclosed is an apparel comprising a logotype and a tracking device. The logotype uniquely identifies an entity and is displayed on the apparel. The tracking device is configured in the logotype. The tracking device provides location information of a person wearing the apparel. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094724 | System and method for adjusting a garment - Devices and methods for adjusting the appearance of the cut of a garment, e.g., a bikini-type swimsuit. A garment system provides a garment; a first set of adjustment devices, e.g., snaps or clips, configured to adjust the appearance of the garment; and a container that includes a second set of adjustment devices. The second set may have a different color, pattern or material from the first set and may also be configured to adjust the appearance of the garment. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094725 | Clothing for Use With Personal Electronic Listening Devices - An article of clothing for supporting a personal electronic listening device comprised of: at least one pocket on the clothing, each pocket having at least one pocket aperture to allow an earpiece cord of the personal electronic listening device to pass from inside the pocket to outside of the clothing, and at least one clothing aperture on the clothing, each clothing aperture allowing the earpiece cord to pass from outside to inside the clothing and to on or near the wearer's head. The pocket can further include a cover flap to temporarily close the opening and the cover flap can further include a fastening member to temporarily secure the cover flap to the body of the pocket. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094726 | Composite structure for protective garment - A protective garment ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094727 | Body Form-Fitting Rainwear - A body form-fitting rainwear is provided. In the rainwear a first waterproof layer comprises a polymer material treated with an oleophobic composition to form an air permeable polymer material. The first waterproof layer couples to a first fabric layer. The first fabric layer faces the body and couples to a first side of the first waterproof layer. A second fabric layer couples to a second side of the first waterproof layer. A stretch knit couples to the second fabric layer, the stretch knit being constructed to pull the rainwear to the body. The first waterproof layer, first fabric layer, second fabric layer and stretch knit are formable about a human body and are constructed to accommodate one or more human appendages. The rainwear may for example form a shirt, pant, underwear, long underwear, hat hood or one piece body suit. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094728 | ZHood - A padded hooded sweatshirt connected by a two way zipper allowing the hood to be unzipped to either side or to the middle, forming a pillow like surface. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094729 | Patch For Securing A Surgical Gown Tie - A patch having a notch therein and a tie coupled thereto is used to provide a closure for a garment, such as a gown. The notch is formed along an edge of the patch, and the tie is coupled to the patch such that it is positioned to extend across and beyond the notch. The notch acts to disperse tension on the patch when tension is applied to the tie. A gown having a notched patch is also disclosed. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094730 | Wrist Glove - A wrist glove is used to assist a user to restrict a wrist from turning, moving and bending to maintain a certain stance during sports. The wrist glove includes a glove portion, a wrist-guard portion, a first accommodating portion, a second accommodating portion, a third accommodating portion, and at least one supporting member. The glove portion includes a finger portion and a palm portion. The wrist-guard portion is connected to the other side of the palm portion opposite to the finger portion. The first accommodating portion, the second accommodating portion, and the third accommodating portion are disposed on the wrist-guard portion and a palm portion respectively. The supporting member is randomly accommodated in at least one of the first, second, and third accommodating portions selectively. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094731 | Clothing and Clothing Accessories with Simulated Tire Tracks - A fabric article comprised of: a limp flexible fabric having at least one simulated vehicle tire track disposed thereon, in which the fabric article is used to make a clothing or a clothing accessory. In one embodiment, the clothing or clothing accessory further includes a company logo positioned thereon and the simulated vehicle tire track(s) coordinate with the company logo. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094732 | DRAIN VENT SEAL - A seal assembly for a drain vent is provided to direct the pressure exerted by a plunger to the face of a drain clog rather than escaping through the drain vent. The seal assembly of the invention comprises a tubular body having a first closed end and a second open end to define a substantially rigid a cup-like structure or cavity. A sealing member concentric with a longitudinal axis of the tubular body is attached to the second open end of the tubular body to form a seal against a surface containing the drain vent. A handle is attached to the closed end of the cup-like structure and extends away from the closed first end of the tubular body to provide a mechanism for the user to hold the sealing member against the surface containing the drain vent during the plunging process. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094733 | Folding commode - A folding commode, having two front legs and two back legs. Each front leg is connected to a respective one of the back legs by an arm so that one front leg, one back leg and one arm form a U-shaped side member. A front cross bar is removably connected between the front legs. The front legs pivot relative to the back legs. A rear cross bar is connected between the back legs. A back bar extends between and is removably attached to the back legs. A seat bracket is fixed to the front crossbar and is pivotably connected to the rear crossbar. A seat is releasably attached to the seat bracket. The front legs and the front crossbar are movable between a storage position and a use position. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094734 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR BACKLIGHTING SWIMMING POOLS - Lighting systems and apparatus for a swimming pool, having a sidewall sized and shaped to define a perimeter of the swimming pool, a liner for covering the sidewall and a bottom of the swimming pool so as to create a watertight cavity for receiving water, the liner including a light-transmitting portion, and a backlighting apparatus for mounting to a generally continuous surface of the sidewall between the liner and the sidewall and configured to transmit light through the light-transmitting portion of the liner to illuminate the swimming pool. In some embodiments, the backlighting apparatus includes a housing configured for mounting on the surface of the sidewall between the liner and the sidewall, the housing having a light-transmitting front cover configured to align with the light-transmitting portion of the liner, and at least one light source sized and shaped to fit within the housing for emitting light through the front cover to illuminate the pool. In other embodiments, the backlighting apparatus includes a rear sheet portion for mounting on the surface of the sidewall between the liner and the sidewall, a light-transmitting cover sheet portion connected to the rear sheet portion, and at least one light source provided between the rear sheet portion and the cover sheet portion for emitting light through the cover sheet portion and the light-transmitting portion of the liner to illuminate the swimming pool. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094735 | FOOT BATH WITH DISPOSABLE LINER AND IMPELLER - The tub has a disposable plastic liner configured to the shape of the tub. A pump assembly, having a housing and an electric motor within the housing, drives a drive element. The liner has an opening aligned with the pump assembly, and that opening is sealed around its periphery against the impeller housing of an impeller assembly. The impeller assembly in turn attaches to the pump assembly, preferably in a readily releasable manner such as by the use of magnets. The impeller housing contains an impeller, having a drive shaft which extends through a seal in the rear of the housing and is has a coupling which is engaged by the drive element to rotate the impeller. A cover plate having impeller inlets and outlets attaches to the impeller housing on the tub side of the liner. The entire tub liner and impeller assembly may be removed and disposed of after use. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094736 | Whirlpool jet with improved cutoff switch - A jet for use in a whirlpool tub or spa according to a first aspect of the invention includes a motor assembly including an electric motor disposed inside a motor housing, which motor housing includes a frontwardly facing, water-tight recess. Suitable means are provided for mounting the motor assembly in a hole in a tub wall. A centrifugal pump assembly used in the jet includes a rotor-impeller having a rear, magnetically attractable rotor disposable in the recess of the motor assembly and a front set of blades. A cover having water inlet and outlet openings is removably securable over the rotor-impeller. A sensor system is provided which can be connected to the motor to shut off the motor when the cover is removed from the centrifugal pump assembly. The sensor system includes a sensor target disposed on a rear surface of the cover, and a sensor disposed on or near the pump assembly, such that the sensor detects the sensor target only when the cover is secured over the centrifugal pump assembly in one or more predetermined positions. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094737 | RETROFITTABLE DEVICE FOR PROVIDING MULTIPLE SHOWER HEADS - The present invention includes a retrofittable apparatus adapted for retrofit installation in an existing shower arrangement having walls, a single shower head, and plumbing providing water to the single shower head. The apparatus includes wall mounts for mounting to opposing walls, and a tube defining an inner passageway for communicating water. The tube includes ends that telescopingly slidably engage the wall mounts for adjustably supporting the tube. The tube ends each include a laterally-extending pipe nipple, one connected to a water source, and the other connected to a second shower head. The mounts include a notch receiving the nipples, thus creating an adjustable but aesthetic arrangement. The apparatus provide flexibility in installation, such that it can be installed along a side wall of the shower as a grab handle, or along a raised position, such as over an open side or along a ceiling of the shower. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094738 | Glass or Glass-Ceramic Washbasin - The invention relates to a glass or glass-ceramic washbasin. The inventive washbasin is characterized in that it essentially comprises at least one part ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094739 | SOAKING BASIN HAVING DISPOSABLE LINER AND SUPPORT FRAME - A soaking basin is provided having a base unit, a disposable liner, and a frame nested therebetween to enable removal of the liner from the base unit, even when filled with liquid. In this manner, a user can remove the liner filled with liquid to pour out the liquid and discard the liner, after a treatment has been completed. Thus, the user need not lift the entire soaking basin to pour out liquid. In addition, the user can use the frame to support the new liner while filling it with liquid, and to transport the filled liner to the base unit to service clients. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094740 | Automatic water faucet built-in with hot and cold water control valve - Automatic water faucet in accordance with the present invention comprises main body is formed with outlet and hot and cold water inlets; hot and cold water flow control valve is built in the upper part of main body and selects and controls hot and cold water flow rate; control handle for adjustment of hot and cold water flow control valve; object detector device is installed in front of main body and comprises light generator and receiver, operation indicator lamp, circuit board; electronic valve is installed and connected to the bottom of hot and cold water flow control valve automatically opens or closes outlet in accordance with the detector signal of object detector part; battery power supply supplies power to object detector part and electronic valve; and manual emergency lever is installed on the bottom of main body to be able to be rotated to enforce operation of electronic valve manually. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094741 | Sink and lavatory shell - This new product provides an intuitive approach on how to improve the care, maintenance and look of your kitchen and bathroom. A few of the improvements this product provides are: It reduces the amount of time and frequency of cleaning the kitchen or bathroom by limiting the amount of area exposed to dirty water, soap, toothpaste, etc. For example when you brush your teeth the toothpaste and water splashes on the walls, mirrors, faucet and counter. This product eliminates the splashing of fluids by confining the area that is exposed. This product eases cooking by providing additional electrical outlets for additional appliances, therefore eliminating the need to unplug appliances already plugged utilizing the outlets in the kitchen. It also provides additional lighting which makes washing vegetables, dishes. The lighting also eliminates the need to use the overhead lights in the kitchen and provide a direct source of light to the work area. For example, at night or early in the morning, when using the bathroom to shave, brush your teeth, wash your face or hands, you could utilize the lighting within the shell to give you a direct source of lighting where it is needed instead of turning on the overhead lights. This product also greatly increases the life expectancy and look of your faucets and knobs by eliminating the exposure of the faucets and knobs to water, toothpaste, shaving cream, etc. Water and the products we use everyday cause the deterioration of the faucets and knobs by causing them to rust. Water also creates mildew buildups, hard water deposits, calcium and lime buildups, which cost time and money to replace if they are not cleaned and treated on a timely basis. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094742 | BODY TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A body transfer system, includes a housing having a substantially planar top portion configured to support a body and having a substantially planar bottom portion; a bottom translation mechanism disposed at the bottom portion and configured to translate the system across a first surface upon which a body rests; and a top translation mechanism disposed at the top portion and configured to burrow the system between the first surface and the body as the bottom translation mechanism translates the first surface. A method of transferring a body is also included. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094743 | MATTRESS - The object is to provide a mattress that can be used as a stretcher when a disaster occurs and can also be used as an ordinary mattress when it is not used as a stretcher. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094744 | Support Surface That Modulates to Cradle a Patient's Midsection - An adjustable bed comprises a patient support surface supported by a patient support framework that adjusts vertices along the perimeter of the patient support surface. Through adjustments that raise and contract the perimeter of the patient support surface on either side of the lower torso and/or hip-area of the patient, the framework is operable to cradle a patient's waist and hips. This mechanism not only distributes the patient's weight across a larger surface area, reducing the need for lateral rotation, but also helps to maintain a patient in place when the patient is rotated from side to side. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094745 | Modulating Support Surface to Aid Patient Entry and Exit - An adjustable bed comprises separately articulatable and rotatable sections. These sections are operable to be articulated and rotated to facilitate a patient's entrance or exit to or from the bed. To facilitate entrance or exit, the torso section is articulated to a substantially upright or chair-like position. Next, the torso section is tilted, either to the right or to the left, to facilitate patient entry or exit. During the first part of this tilting motion, the lower thorax support region of the torso section is extended more than the shoulder support region to help rotate the patient into an exiting position. During the second part of this tilting motion, the shoulder support region is then hyperextended to help drive the patient off of the bed. A separately rotatable lower leg section may also be tilted in the same direction to further facilitate patient entry or exit. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094746 | Bed With Sacral and Trochanter Pressure Relieve Functions - An adjustable bed comprises a patient support structure supporting a patient support surface that comprises separately adjustable torso and hip support structures. Lifting mechanisms are provided to elevate the torso and hip support structures to substantially reduce pressure on the sacral area of a patient resting on the patient support surface. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094747 | BED LIFT MECHANISM - A bed with a leg assembly coupled to a support link assembly by a joint, the joint comprising a slot having at least two paths. A support link assembly defining a length that automatically varies as the support link assembly moves relative to the leg assembly | 2009-04-16 |
20090094748 | Adjustable Bed Having Snap-On Actuator Drive - An adjustable bed includes an articulated deck comprising head, seat, leg and foot deck boards hingedly joined together and supported from a frame movable relative to a stationary base. An actuator assembly, including a motor driven actuator operatively coupled by snap-fit connectors to the frame, inclines at least one of the deck boards. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094749 | BODY SUPPORT PILLOW AND METHODS - In one embodiment, a pillow is constructed of a pillow body having a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion. The top portion has a curved end and two curved sides that are generally parallel to each other. The middle portion is generally cylindrical in geometry. The bottom portion includes an enlarged section that flares outward from the middle portion. The bottom portion may also include a curved central section and narrow end section having a curved end. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094750 | Pillow device - A pillow device which supports a head portion of a user during sleep includes a pillow main body, a microphone, which is provided in the pillow main body and detects a snore of the user, a vibrator, which operates in response to the snore detected by the microphone and moves the pillow main body, a pressure detecting switch, which is provided in the pillow main body and detects a change in pressure exerted on the pillow main body when the user moves the head portion, and a gate circuit, which inhibits the vibrator from operating for a predetermined period of time, when the pressure detecting switch detects a change in pressure exerted on the pillow main body. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094751 | Pillow talk system - A portable recorder or other sound device is insertable into a pocket of a plurality of different pillows. A “play” switch is connected to the sound device by a length of separable electrical cord to enable location remotely from the sound device that is identified on the pillow surface by an appliqué or other decorative marking. The sound device is easily removable for recording a message or loading a tape or CD, and can easily be transferred between pillows to enable use in a travel pillow in a conveyance. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094752 | Support Pillow for Breastfeeding - Disclosed is a substantially c-shaped pillow that offers support to a woman's breast, particularly during breastfeeding. The breast pillow wraps around the breast offering support to the entire breast and assisting in proper placement of the breast during breastfeeding, freeing the woman from having to use her hand to hold her breast in place. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094753 | Elevate-Um - The Elevat-Um is a mechanical lifting setup used for raising and lowering the mattress of an infant's crib. The fact that the mattress will be raised to a more accessible level will help prevent back strain and injury from lowering a baby into a crib. The mattress frame will be fastened to four hydraulic lifters and controlled by a simple set of buttons (up and down) that will be mounted to the crib, or a remote control that will be included in the upgraded version. The lifters will be connected to the corners of the mattress frame and to a support rail that will sit on the floor. The power source will be placed under the crib and be plugged into any standard wall outlet. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094754 | Foam core article with flexible heat-resistant knitted fabric - A foam core article such as a mattress or pillow is covered on a surface with a flexible heat-resistant knitted fabric. Preferably a further sacrificial fabric also is used to allow passage of CPSC 16 CFR 1633 with a peak heat release of no more than 200 kilowatts in a 30 minute time period following ignition. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094755 | TAMPER EVIDENT MATTRESSES, MATTRESS FOUNDATIONS, AND UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE ARTICLES - A mattress, mattress foundation, upholstered furniture article and/or filled furnishing article for use in residential and institutional occupancies includes outer removable cover that incorporates a mechanism to visually communicate that the outer removable cover has been opened and the internal components of the mattress, mattress foundation, upholstered furniture article or filling furnishing article has been potentially tampered with. Also disclosed are covers having resealable closing system and a tamper evident seal, and methods for providing an outer removable cover assembly for an article of furniture. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094756 | Wiring harness tooling device - A tooling device configured to manipulate an electrical connector is disclosed. The tooling device has a body and a first pair of prongs pivotally mounted to the body. Each of the prongs of the first pair of prongs is spaced apart. The prongs pivot independent of each other and have an identical configuration. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094757 | MULTI-PURPOSE FIREFIGHTING TOOL - The present invention generally relates to firefighting tools, including multi-purpose firefighting tools that may incorporate the capabilities of axes, Halligan bars, K-tools, spike poles, flashlights, etc. The multi-purpose tool may include a removably securable inner shaft and an outer shaft configured to slidably receive the inner shaft. The tool may also include a housing and a locking mechanism. The inner and outer shafts may include various implements. The housing may be disposed on one of the ends of the outer shaft and may include a recess. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094758 | Epichlorohydrin Amine Polymers Used for Treating the Surface of Leather - An epichlorohydrinamine polymer has a ratio of amine units to epichlorohydrin units of from 0.8:1.2 to 1.0:1.0, dimethylaminopropylamine and benzylamine preferably being used as amine and/or ammonium units. The novel epichlorohydrinamine polymer is used, for example, for the surface treatment of semifinished leather products and textile materials. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094759 | Controlling method of washing machine - There is provided a reliable method for sensing a laundry amount and a method for controlling a washing machine, in which a method for sensing a laundry amount is performed appropriately according to the laundry amount. According to the method of the present invention, the reliability in the sensed laundry amount is improved. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094760 | Drum type washing machine having towel washing function and operation method thereof - Disclosed is the operation method for a towel-washing course in a washing machine, in which the towel is dehydrated at the spin speed of 900 rpm and 1100 rpm, which is greater than the spin speed (800 rpm) of the drum in the main dehydration process for general laundry, a water level of 22 kHz or 23 kHz, higher than a water level (23.2 kHz) for the general laundry, is supplied to the towel, the towel has a rinse time of 8 or 12 minutes, which is longer than that of 4 minutes for the general laundry, and rinse temperature for the towel is in the range of 50° C.˜60° C., relatively higher than that of 40° C. used to rinse the general laundry. Further, the rinse process having the remaining water removal process is performed between the main dehydration and the water supply, thereby removing detergent solution with a certain concentration from the inside of the washing machine after completing the main dehydration process. Accordingly, clean water is supplied, thereby smoothing the rinse process for the towel, thus to solve the problem of detergent remnants in the towel after rinsing the towel. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094761 | Washing machine and operation method thereof - Disclosed is the operation method of a washing machine, including: a washing step for washing laundry; a rinsing step for rinsing the laundry by supplying water after performing the washing step and including a remaining water removal process; and a final dehydrating step for dehydrating the laundry after performing the rinsing step. The detergent solution with a certain concentration remaining inside the washing machine can be removed through the remaining water removal process, thereby preventing the contamination of supplied clean water due to the detergent solution, thus to smooth the rinsing process of the laundry. In addition, a problem of detergent remnants in the laundry after the rinsing step can be solved. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094762 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING HAIR AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions comprising one or more acid direct dyes and an organic solvent such as propylene carbonate are described. The compositions have an oil phase content of 5 percent by weight or less. The oil phase of the compositions can include a cyclopentasiloxane and dimethiconol. The compositions can be applied to hair that has been previously dyed with an oxidative hair dye composition to restore color to the hair. The compositions can also be applied to hair that has not been previously treated with an oxidative hair dye composition. Methods of applying these compositions to hair are also described. The methods involve applying the composition to wet hair, allowing the composition to remain on the hair, and subsequently rinsing the composition from the hair with water. The hair may be treated with a conditioner before applying the compositions to the hair. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094763 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING KERATIN AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions comprising one or more acid direct dyes and an organic solvent such as propylene carbonate are described. The compositions can be applied to untreated hair or to hair that has been previously dyed with an oxidative hair dye composition to restore color to the hair. The compositions for treating hair can have an oil phase content of 5 percent by weight or less. The oil phase of the compositions can include a cyclopentasiloxane and dimethiconol. Methods of applying these compositions to hair are also described. The methods involve applying the composition to wet hair, allowing the composition to remain on the hair, and subsequently rinsing the composition from the hair with water. The hair may be treated with a conditioner before applying the compositions to the hair. The compositions can also be applied to the skin with or without rinsing to darken the skin tone. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094764 | Glycol based pigmetnt preparation for mass dyeing of polyacrylonitrile fibers - The invention relates to a process for mass dyeing of polyacrylonitrile, wherein there is incorporated into a solution of acrylonitrile polymer or copolymer a pigment preparation which comprises
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20090094765 | SUBMERSIBLE CLEANING ROBOT - A submersible cleaning robot ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094767 | Apparatus for cleaning and maintenance of golf equipment - An apparatus for maintaining shoe cleats and cleaning the face of golf club heads that has an elongated brush mounted on a stem emanating from a first side of a brush unit and a plurality of bristles emanating from a second side of the brush unit. When not in use, the elongated brush stores in a storage cavity that is part of a separate cleat removal fixture. The cleat removal fixture and brush unit a held together by a friction fitting. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094768 | TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush includes a head and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements for enhanced cleaning of the teeth. The tooth cleaning elements include cleaning elements that define a radial array arrangement for better retention of the dentifrice. A radial array may be strategically disposed in an off-axis arrangement within other cleaning elements on the head. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094769 | CONVERTIBLE BROOM - A convertible broom having a broom head able to be selectively latched in either of two pivoted angular positions with respect to a broom handle. A latch mechanism includes a sleeve grip slidable on the handle to move a locking feature into and out of engagement with either of two locator features or pairs of locator features on a head bracket pivotally mounted to one end of the handle. On locator feature (or pair of features) is aligned with the locking feature with the broom head in a straight configuration, the other locator feature aligned with the locking feature with the broom head in a push broom configuration. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094770 | Multi-filament Bristles for Toothbrushes - The invention relates to a bristle, e.g., for toothbrushes, and a corresponding manufacturing method whereby the bristle has at least two coextruded filaments of different materials in the longitudinal direction, and the cross-sectional area of at least one of the filaments decreases toward the free end of the bristle. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094771 | Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera And Lens Cleaner - A cleaning device for removing foreign particles off of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera and lenses exposed optic surfaces including a hand held application wand, a cohesive rubber and a cleaning base pivoting joint. The user may hold the application wand by the finger grip and align the pivoting base angle to reflect the angle of the optic surface that's about to be cleaned. The next step would be to insert the wand base and cohesive onto the desired optic surface to be cleaned. The rubber would be pressed down onto the sensor filter and adhere any foreign particles to it. The wand and rubber would then be removed by manually lifting up on the wand. The cleaning rubber layer is specially designed and manufactured to leave substantially no residue or contamination on the optic surfaces. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094772 | MICROFIBER SCRUBBING SPONGE - An aspect of the invention provides a microfiber scrubbing sponge. The microfiber scrubbing sponge includes a base block, and first and second scrubbing pattern portions. The base block has top, bottom, and side surfaces. The first scrubbing pattern portions are provided on the top surface of the base block, and each includes microfibers which are configured to scrub with higher friction in a direction. The second scrubbing pattern portions are provided on the top surface of the base block. The first scrubbing pattern portions and the second scrubbing pattern portions are disposed alternatingly. The first scrubbing pattern portions may include strips disposed in parallel with gaps, and the second scrubbing pattern portions may include strips disposed substantially in parallel. Each of the second scrubbing pattern portions may be disposed in the gaps provided between the first scrubbing pattern portions. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094773 | Wiper system - A wiper support shaft supports a wiper, which wipes a windshield glass. The wiper support shaft projects outward through an opening of a cowl louver that is placed on a vehicle front side of the windshield glass. A four-bar linkage drives the wiper support shaft to move the wiper support shaft in the opening of the cowl louver in such a manner that a wiping range of the wiper, which is installed to the wiper support shaft, changes on the windshield glass. A covering member is supported by the wiper support shaft at a location inside the cowl louver to limit direct viewing of the four-bar linkage through the opening of the cowl louver. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094774 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DRIVE ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a windscreen wiper drive arrangement ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094775 | Vacuum Electronic Switch Detection System - A vacuum electronic switch detection system allows multiple user selectable vacuum modes to be chosen with only one micro-controller input available for performing the multiple selectable modes. The switch detection system provides multiple voltage ratio control signals indicative of multiple switch position possibilities. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094776 | Self Contained Vacuum Cleaning System - The present invention is directed to improvements in the operation and design of a vacuum cleaning system installed within an aesthetically appealing housing. The invention advantageously incorporates a vacuum motor and debris canister design that is positioned within a slide out drawer assembly for quick removal of the motor and debris cannister from the housing. The vacuum motor's suction is directed to a pan that is substantially flush mounted with the floor. Debris from the floor is then moved into proximity of the pan where it is then suctioned into a pan that is substantially flush with the floor. The debris ultimately being deposited within the debris cannister of the vacuum cleaning system. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094777 | Vacuum electronics isolation method - A vacuum electronics isolation system utilizes an isolation circuit for providing a low voltage for operating a controller and to provide low voltage control signals for operating the vacuum motor to isolate the high voltage power source from the user. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094778 | Vacuum Electronic Water Sense Circuit - A vacuum electronics system is provided including an electronic water sense circuit for sensing the water level and preventing the vacuum source from operating when the water level approaches the vacuum filter. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094779 | BARE FLOOR CLEANER WITH AGITATOR LIFT - A bare floor cleaner for wet and dry bare floor surfaces comprises a base with wet and dry suction nozzles and a handle pivotally connected to the base. A diverter mounted in the working air conduit between each of the dry suction nozzle and the wet suction nozzle to a recovery tank is movable by movement of the handle between a dry suction position and a wet suction position for selectively at least partially blocking working air flow from the wet suction nozzle and the dry suction nozzle, respectively, to the recovery tank. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094780 | BARE FLOOR CLEANER WITH SHUT OFF VALVE - A bare floor cleaner for wet and dry bare floor surfaces comprises a base with wet and dry suction nozzles and a handle pivotally connected to the base. A diverter mounted in the working air conduit between each of the dry suction nozzle and the wet suction nozzle to a recovery tank is movable by movement of the handle between a dry suction position and a wet suction position for selectively at least partially blocking working air flow from the wet suction nozzle and the dry suction nozzle, respectively, to the recovery tank. A shut-off valve is mounted in the recovery tank to prevent fluid communication between a suction source and the recovery tank when the amount of liquid in the recovery tank reaches a first predetermined amount with the handle forward and a second predetermined amount with the handle rearward. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094781 | EXTRACTION WITH AIR VENTING - An upright deep cleaner including a base housing pivotally connected to an upright handle, the upright handle carrying a liquid supply tank and the base housing including a recovery tank. The liquid supply tank includes an internal siphon tube for ensuring liquid flow to a feed valve when the upright handle is in the inclined position. The base housing includes a suction nozzle adjacent a spray bar, and removable floating brush for contacting a surface being cleaned, the brush being interchangeable with a bare floor tool including a sponge, brush, and squeegee. The recovery tank includes an internal baffle for preventing foaming of solution and a tank vent housing including a sponge-type filter to prevent spray from exiting the recovery tank. A vacuum motor cooling outlet is positioned on underside of the base housing to distribute air heated by the motor onto the surface to be cleaned. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094782 | Surface Cleaning Apparatus with Recovery Tank Latch - A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a recovery tank. The surface cleaning apparatus can further include a base, and the recovery tank can have side rails to facilitate alignment of the recovery tank with the base. The recovery tank can include a float assembly with a pivotable closure member. The recovery tank can have a lid with a handle and latch to secure the lid to the recovery tank. Further, the recovery tank can comprise a lid with a working air conduit mounted to the lid and removable from the recovery tank with the lid. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094783 | FIBERGLASS CLOTH TAPE LAMINATED FIBERBOARD BARRIER - A floorcare apparatus includes a nozzle assembly having a suction inlet and a canister assembly connected to the nozzle assembly. A dirt collection vessel is carried on the canister assembly. A suction generator is carried on one of the nozzle assembly and the canister assembly. Additionally, an electrical component is carried on the apparatus. Further, the apparatus is characterized by a housing for the electrical component wherein the housing includes a cavity and a wall constructed from a first structural layer covered by a layer of fiberglass cloth tape. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094784 | Floor Treatment Apparatus - The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floored surface that includes a platform adapted to support the weight of an operator. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is capable of generally performing 360° turns to facilitate the treatment of difficult to access portions of the floored surface. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094785 | SWEEPING BROOM APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A VEHICLE AND HAVING A SOURCE OF HIGH SPEED AIR - A sweeping broom apparatus comprises a main body having a debris receiving outlet and connecting means for operatively connecting the main body to a vehicle. A broom shroud has an open bottom defined by a bottom edge. The broom shroud has a front end and a back end, and defines a longitudinal horizontal axis extending between the front end and the back end. An airflow obstructing skirt is disposed around the bottom edge of the broom shroud for substantially obstructing the egress of air from between the bottom edge of the broom shroud and the surface being cleaned. There is a forwardly facing debris outlet in the broom shroud for permitting the directed egress of debris therefrom as a forwardly propelled stream of debris. A main sweeping broom is mounted within the broom shroud for propelling debris forwardly from a surface being cleaned generally along the longitudinal horizontal axis, thereby creating a stream of debris propelled forwardly through the forwardly facing debris outlet. There is a source of high speed air having an outlet for permitting the egress of air therefrom. An air blast nozzle has an outlet aimed downwardly and forwardly so as to aim a blast of air at a surface being cleaned, and has an inlet connected in fluid communication to the outlet of the source of high speed air for receiving air therefrom. The inlet is in fluid communication with the outlet. In use, high speed air from the air blast nozzle is forcibly blasted against a surface being cleaned. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094786 | SURFACE CLEANING IMPLEMENT WITH INDEPENDENT SUCTION NOZZLE AND AGITATOR - An surface cleaning implement comprises a recovery tank and a suction nozzle in fluid communication with a recovery tank, a fan/turbine assembly including a turbine-driven suction fan for generating suction at the suction nozzle, which draws liquid and air into and through the accessory tool. A fluid dispensing assembly is disclosed for storing and distributing fluid to the surface to the cleaned. An agitator assembly can be moved from a use to a non-use orientation to alternately scrub the surface to the cleaned and to extract fluid from the surface to be cleaned. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094787 | Vacuum Having Assist Handles - A vacuum including a tank, a suction device in fluid communication with the tank, and at least one assist handle disposed on the tank. A lid may be removably mounted to the tank, and the at least one assist handle is adapted to facilitate lifting the tank to empty waste matter deposited in the tank via the suction device. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094788 | SURFACE CLEANING IMPLEMENENT WITH MAGNETIC COUPLED FAN - A surface cleaning implement has a suction nozzle, a fan in fluid communication with the suction nozzle, a suction-driven turbine motor for driving the fan and a magnetic coupling between the fan and the motor. The surface cleaning implement can be in the form of an accessory tool that has a housing with a suction opening adapted to be connected to a vacuum hose and mounting the suction nozzle, the fan and the motor and the housing mounts a recovery tank that is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle. The accessory tool can further comprise a fluid dispensing assembly for storing and distributing fluid to the surface to the cleaned. The fluid dispensing assembly can comprise a turbine-driven fluid pump. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094789 | UNIVERSAL IMPACT-HINDER DEVICE - Universal impact-hinder device, comprising a body ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094790 | DOOR HINGE PIN FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A door hinge pin ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094791 | COMBINATION HANDLE AND EXTENSION HANDLE KIT FOR CLEANING IMPLEMENTS - Various embodiments of this invention are directed towards a kit for a combination cleaning implement handle and extension handle kit that may be detachably connected to an implement holder. Various embodiments of the invention feature a pin lock that is configured in a sloped, oval shape such that the extension handle may be easily attached to implement handles of various types. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094792 | SLIDING SCREEN DOOR MECHANISM - A sliding screen door mechanism ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094793 | DRAFTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF DRAFTING A WEB - A drafting assembly for drafting a fibre web having upper and lower rear apron loops which have first and second support surfaces respectively being arranged to grip the card web fibres between them and transport the card web fibres from a rear entrance to a rear nip point on displacement of the rear aprons. Upper and lower front apron loops have third and fourth support surfaces, respectively, being arranged to grip the card web fibres between them and transport the card web fibres from a front nip point to an exit on displacement of the front aprons. The front and rear nip points are adjacent and arranged such that the front nip point receives card web fibres which exit the rear nip point. Proximate to the nip point, each loop is wedge shaped with the arms of the loop on each side of the nip point converging towards nip point and having an acute angle therebetween. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094794 | CLIP FOR ORNAMENTATION AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A clip is adapted to be secured to an item fitted using a closure device. The item is typically a shoe that is laced wherein the closure device is a shoelace. The clip includes a base extending between a back end and a forward end. The base defines a bottom surface. A loop extends over the base to receive a portion of the shoelace therethrough. The clip also includes a fastener fixedly secured to the forward end for selectively securing an ornament thereto to display the ornament on top of the shoe over the tongue thereof. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094795 | ARTICLE FOR HOLDING CURRENCY AND CREDIT CARDS - An article for holding currency and credit cards is disclosed which comprises (a) a first length of substantially non-stretchable material having a first end and a second end configured to form a closed flat loop when the first end is retained on or near the second end, a lumen in the first length, a flat length of bendable metal within the lumen in the first length which allows the closed flat loop to retain a desired shape, the closed flat loop having a length which is slightly longer than half the length of U.S. currency; (b) a second length of substantially non-stretchable material having a middle, a first end, a second end, and a lumen, the first end and the second end secured to the first length of substantially non-stretchable material, thereby forming a second flat loop slightly wider than the width of U.S. currency, the middle secured to a point on the first length (a) to maintain the first flat loop perpendicular to the second flat loop, the lumen in the second length containing a flat strip of bendable metal. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094796 | FASTENER AND BAG HAVING FASTENER - A fastener including a pair of base members formed in the shape of a band and a claw unit formed between the pair of the base members, and the claw unit engages the base members with each other and seals a gap between the base members. The claw unit includes a sealing unit and an engaging unit. The sealing unit includes a male claw and a female claw that receives the male claw so as to make an area between the claws liquid-tight or air-tight. The engaging unit includes a pair of hooks. A side wall of the female claw of the sealing unit is formed as a restricting part that prevents a displacement of one hook of the engaging unit in a separation direction. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094797 | Paper clip - A method of clipping papers together, to be performed by a user, that utilizes a paper clip made of resilient material and defining a paper clip plane when the resilient material is in its relaxed state, the paper clip includes a torsion bridge linking an inner jaw and an outer jaw. The inner jaw further includes a gap catch extending from a closed end of the inner jaw whereby the gap catch is disposed in a generally offset position in relation to the outer jaw and wherein one end of the gap catch is closely adjacent to a portion of the torsion bridge. The user holds the clip, pressing against the gap catch with a digit, to move the inner jaw out of the paper-clip plane and slides the papers into the gap created and releases the gap catch, so the clip transversely presses against and thereby retain the papers. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094798 | LOW PROFILE CORD LOCK - A low profile cord lock includes a female cord lock member, which has two insertion holes at two sides of an accommodation chamber thereof and two locating grooves in the insertion holes at the bottom side, a male cord lock member, which is received in the accommodation chamber and has a through hole and two protruding blocks that are respectively inserted into the insertion holes of the female cord lock member to allow vertical movement of the male cord lock member relative to the female cord lock member between a first position where the through hole is in axial alignment with the insertion holes for the insertion of a cord member and a second position where the through hole is deviated from the insertion holes and the inserted cord member is clocked, and a spring member mounted supported between the female cord lock member and the male cord lock member to hold male cord lock member in the second position. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094799 | Device for retaining and supporting flexible elongated bodies - A device for at least one of supporting, anchoring holding or retaining elongated bodies includes at list one clip formed from a predetermined resilient material having memory. Such clip has a base having a pair of legs, each with an inwardly facing concave that form in combination an elongated body receiving opening. An access slot is formed in substantial alignment with the elongated body receiving opening by a terminal ends of each leg being spaced from one another a predetermined distance in a normal operating position, whereby each terminal end is adapted for outward movement during insertion of such elongated bodies into the elongated body receiving opening and removal of such elongated bodies therefrom, whereby size of the elongated body receiving opening is greater than size of the access slot. The clip can be mounted to at least one of a surface and an object in a variety of ways. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094800 | Trim clip - A clip having a body portion and a fastener portion is provided. The clip has an opening extending therethrough that is securable to a trim panel post. The fastener portion is retained at least partially within the opening. One or more prongs of the fastener portion secure the trim panel post to the clip. One or more spring-arms on the body portion are biased in an outward direction and snap or other fit into the body panel to secure the body panel to the clip. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094801 | Magnetic work clothes - Magnetic work clothes for holding work items comprise a body having a surface and one or more magnets coupled to the surface for holding work items. The one or more magnets providing a magnetic force for attracting magnetically attractable objects and securing them to the surface such that they are readily available for use. The body comprising a pair of suspenders, a vest, an apron or any other suitable clothing item. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094802 | BUCKLE SYSTEM - The invention provides a buckle arrangement for a backpack comprising at least 4 interlocking buckle components, each of the components being respectively attached to a strap attached to the backpack, wherein each of the buckle components is provided with means for at least indirect interlocking independent releasable engagement with at least two other buckle components, the arrangement being such that a first component is provided with means for at least indirect independent interlocking releasable engagement with a second component wherein the first and second components are respectively attached to a pair of spaced apart straps, which straps in turn are attached to a same first side of the backpack, and the first component is further provided with means for at least indirect independent interlocking releasable engagement with a fourth component, wherein the fourth component is attached to a strap which in turn is attached to a second side of the backpack, at a point diagonally removed from the attachment point of the strap of the first component, whereby the 4 components are adapted to be at least indirectly interconnected and two diagonally attached components are adapted to be independently released, thereby leaving a diagonal interconnection between the two remaining components. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094803 | End stops for zippers for reclosable packages - The end stop is formed on ends of a zipper for a reclosable package or bag by ultrasonically welding the ends of the zipper profiles together so as to form a raised portion. This prevents the slider from being pulled off of the ends of the zipper. Additionally, in the ultrasonic welding step, an indentation is formed into which glue is added thereby forming a lateral protrusion on the side of a zipper profile. This increases the strength of the end stop and increases the slider pull-off force which can be resisted. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094804 | SLIDER FOR SLIDE FASTENER WITH AUTOMATIC STOPPER - A slider for a slide fastener with an automatic stopper, includes: a body; a pull; a pawl rod; a leaf spring; and a cover including front, back, side and upper walls. The side walls are provided at respective centers thereof with openings through which a pivotal shaft of the pull can be passed. A pair of mounting parts are provided in the front and in the back on an upper wing plate of the body. Holding mechanisms for holding the leaf spring are provided in the front and in the back on an inner face of the cover at respective positions inwardly separated from the front wall and the back wall. The leaf spring defines spaces between the holding mechanisms and the upper wall. The holding mechanisms hold the leaf spring at positions inwardly separated from opposite ends thereof. The cover is fixed to the front and back mounting parts. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094805 | REVERSE OPENING TYPE SLIDE FASTENER - The reverse opening type slide fastener has a separable bottom end stop including upper and lower sliders, wherein a stopper for preventing the lower slider from slipping off is provided at the bottom end of a box pin. A first engaging portion is formed on an opposite side edge opposite to an insert pin of the box pin and a second engaging portion is formed on an opposite side edge opposite to the box pin of the insert pin to position the insert pin in a downward direction when the second engaging portion engages the first engaging portion. A projecting portion which makes contact with the inner face of the blade of the upper slider to suppress a free sliding of the upper slider, is formed on at least any one of front and rear side faces opposite to the inner face of the blade of the upper slider of the box pin. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094806 | Apparatus main body holder of portable apparatus and portable apparatus including the holder - To provide an apparatus main body holder of a portable apparatus having a simple constitution and a high reliability of holding an apparatus main body in a state of being mounted to a mounted object and in a state of not being mounted to the mounted object. An apparatus main body holder to and from which an apparatus main body of a pedometer is held insertably and detachably including a holder main body, a clip piece, a stopper member, and a torsional coil spring. The holder main body includes a base wall, and a holding portion provided on a surface side of the wall. The holding portion holds an apparatus main body insertably and detachably inserted thereto to slide along a surface of the base wall. The clip piece is pivotably attached to the holder main body. The stopper member is engageable and disengageable with and from the apparatus main body held by the holding portion and engaged with the apparatus main body to restrict the apparatus main body so as not to be drawn out from the holding portion in a direction reverse to the inserting direction. The clip piece is urged by the coil spring to be brought into contact with the holder main body. The stopper member is arranged at a position of being engaged with the apparatus main body by urging the stopper member by the coil spring. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094807 | Seatbelt buckle apparatus - A seatbelt buckle apparatus for attaching a tongue of a seatbelt includes a buckle projection mechanism having a buckle therein, to which the tongue of the seatbelt is to be inserted, a seating detection portion, and a load transmission-driving device. The buckle projection mechanism locates the buckle inside a seat when an occupant is not seated, and to stand up from the seat when the occupant is seated. The seating detection portion is housed in the seat at a seating position of the occupant and detects a load of the occupant. The seating detection portion has a supporting member. The load transmission-driving device transmits a displacement amount of the supporting member, generated in the seating detection portion when the occupant is seated, to the buckle projection mechanism, and drives the buckle projection mechanism so that the tongue can be inserted into the buckle when the occupant is seated. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094808 | LATCHING MECHANISM - An exemplary latching mechanism ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094809 | BUCKLE - A buckle includes a female buckle member, which has a top-open receiving chamber, a front receiving portion, and a rear locating groove for the mounting of a fastening member to fasten the female buckle member to a product, a male buckle member, which has a base fitting a front side of the female buckle member, a rear mounting hole in the rear bottom side of the base for the mounting of a cord member, and a plug extending from the front side of the base and insertable through the front receiving portion into the top-open receiving chamber to lock the male buckle member to the female buckle member, and an operating member, which has a middle part pivoted to the female buckle member, a front press portion, a rear finger strip covered over the locating groove of the female buckle member for lifting by the user to turn the front press portion downwards and to further force the plug of the male buckle member away from the front receiving portion of the female buckle member, and two vertical bottom walls respectively stopped at the top side of the female buckle member to keep the rear finger strip above the female buckle member at a distance for easy grasp by the user. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094810 | BUCKLE-TONGUE ARRANGEMENT FOR FOUR POINT SEAT BELT SYSTEM - A four-point seat belt system for restraining a vehicle occupant in a vehicle seat is disclosed. The system includes a four-point seat belt restraint system mounted on a vehicle seat that includes a first lap belt portion having a back side, a second lap belt portion having a back side. A portion of at least one of the back side of the first lap belt portion or the back side of the second lap belt portion has a contour which substantially corresponds to the contour of the lap of the seated vehicle occupant. The contour is defined by a convex surface. Each of the buckle portion and the tongue portion may include a button release. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094811 | FRONT RELEASE BUCKLE - A front release buckle includes a female buckle member, which has a hooked portion at the front side of a top-open receiving chamber thereof, a male buckle member, which has a front hook vertically insertable into the top-open receiving open chamber into engagement with the hooked portion of the female buckle member, a control slide coupled to the female buckle member and movable relative to the female buckle member between an open position to open the top-open receiving chamber for the insertion of the front hook of the male buckle member into engagement with the hooked portion and a close position to close the top-open receiving chamber and to hold down the front hook of the male buckle member after engagement of the front hook with the hooked portion, and a spring member that supports the control slide in the close position. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094812 | Method for changing knives in a mower - A mowing device including a disc, the disc providing a mount for at least one knife, said knife being pivotably mounted to said disc by a pivot pin, said pivot pin defining a mounting axis, such that the knife can rotate about said pivot pin between a first extended position and any retracted position, said disc being constructed of a basic material thickness and comprising a mounting surface; said mowing device including a knife adapter comprising a cylindrical aperture and a projection; said pivot pin comprising a first cylindrical section of a first diameter to fit into said cylindrical aperture in said knife adapter, and a second cylindrical section, of a second diameter, with a groove defined by a groove width and a pin section thickness at the groove of a dimension less than said second diameter; said mowing device including a retainer constructed of a material thickness equal to or less than the width of said groove, with a key-hole shaped aperture defined by a first circular section with a first inside diameter larger than said second diameter of said pin and a slot shaped section with a width that is greater than said pin section thickness but less than said second diameter of said pivot pin; wherein said slot-shaped section of the retainer engages said groove of said pivot pin to retain said pivot pin while said projection of said knife adapter engages said retainer. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094813 | METHOD OF JOINING MATERIALS - Provided is a method for joining materials which is free from projections accompanying a design restriction as well as loosening and dropout, which enables joining of materials widely ranging from thinner sheets to thicker plates while preventing quality defects such as cracks and deformation from occurring and which can conduct joining with excellent recyclability while maintaining excellent workability and excellent working environment. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094814 | WASH CHAMBER FOR AUTOMATED APPENDAGE-WASHING APPARATUS - A wash cylinder or chamber for an automated cleaning station to clean an object or a person's body part includes nozzles on the interior of the cylinder, the nozzles of one embodiment comprising an increasing roll angle providing a novel spray pattern. Additionally, embodiments of the invention include fluid guidance and conveyance structures, angled nozzles, sealing structures, finger guards, nozzle ribs, wash chamber seating mechanisms and drains, and nozzle inlays having a plurality of nozzles. Also disclosed are methods of washing an object or body part using a wash cylinder or chamber and methods of assembling a wash cylinder or chamber. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094815 | MACHINE TOOL APPARATUS - To provide a machine tool of which the operation rate ca be increased by reducing time for suspending an operation for machining an object to be machined during the object-machining operation using the machine tool. [MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS] A jigger comprises at least a first jig ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090094816 | Method for producing a structure having a perforated sealing strip and structure obtained - The structure comprises facing substrates bonded to one another by crushing a closed peripheral sealing strip delineating a closed cavity in which a microsystem is disposed between the substrates. Before crushing, the sealing strip comprises perforated patterns delineating a plurality of voids inside the strip. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094817 | Directional Microphone Assembly - A directional microphone assembly for a hearing aid is disclosed. The hearing aid has one or more microphone cartridge(s), and first and second sound passages. Inlets to the sound passages, or the sound passages themselves, are spaced apart such that the shortest distance between them is less than or approximately equal to the length of the microphone cartridge(s). A sound duct and at least one surface of a microphone cartridge may form each sound passage, where the sound duct is mounted with the microphone cartridge. Alternatively, each sound duct may be formed as an integral part of a microphone cartridge. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094818 | Magnetically enhanced power inductor with self-aligned hard axis magnetic core produced using a damascene process sequence - A damascene process is utilized to fabricate the segmented magnetic core elements of an integrated circuit inductor structure. The magnetic core is electroplated from a seed layer that is conformal with a permanent dielectric mold that results in sidewall plating defining an easy magnetic axis. The hard axis runs parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core and the inductor coils are orthogonal to the core's longitudinal axis. The magnetic field generated by the inductor coils is, therefore, parallel and self-aligned to the hard magnetic axis. The easy axis can be enhanced by electroplating in an applied magnetic field parallel to the easy axis. | 2009-04-16 |
20090094819 | Magnetic flux return path with collated bands of wire - Method of forming a magnetic core or part of a magnetic core including several layers of windings of magnetic wire in a very compact configuration, and the core or part of core is formed by winding several layers of a collated band of wires side by side until desired number of layers of core or part of core is obtained. Method includes forming magnetic core or magnetic flux return path or part of magnetic core including several layers of windings of magnetic wire in compact configuration; core or part of core being formed by winding several layers of a collated band of wires side by side until reaching desired number of layers of the core or part of the core. Magnetic core or magnetic flux return path includes several layers of windings of magnetic wire in compact configuration; part of layers of windings being formed by collated band of wires. | 2009-04-16 |