24th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110138513 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE - A protective device for protecting the heel of the hand, comprising an impact-resistant protective portion and a securing means for securing the protective portion to the hand. The protective portion is arranged to cover, in use, the heel of the hand, and is so configured and dimensioned that it does not extend towards the fingers or the wrist substantially beyond the heel of the hand. In the event of a fall, the impact-resistant protective portion of the device provides protection for the wearer from the impact of the heel of their hand with the ground. However, as the protective portion does not extend towards the fingers or the wrist substantially beyond the heel of the hand, movement of the wearer's wrist is not restricted. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138514 | Wet Chap - A protective cover for covering a leg of a user may include an elongated tubular protective covering for covering a portion of the leg and shoe of the user, the protective covering including a passageway for the leg and shoe of the user, a first material gathering portion corresponding to the ankle of the user, a second material gathering portion corresponding to the upper edge of the protective covering and a third material gathering portion corresponding to the lower edge of the protective covering. The first gathering portion may be positioned on the front of the protective covering, and the first gathering portion may be substantially horizontal. The second gathering portion may extend around the periphery of the protective covering, and the third gathering portion may extend around the periphery of the protective covering. The protective cover may be formed from water impervious material, and the first gathering portion may include elastic. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138515 | COMPOSITION AND A PROCESS TO OBTAIN WRINKLE FREE WOOLEN GARMENTS - The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising cross linking agents, polymers, proteins and alkaline reducing agents to obtain wrinkle free woolen garment. The present disclosure further relates to a method of obtaining said composition along with a process of obtaining the wrinkle free woolen garment. The disclosure also relates to the treated garment. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138516 | HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL POLYETHYLENE FIBER, WOVEN/KNITTED TEXTILE COMPRISING SAME, AND GLOVE THEREOF - The present invention provides a highly functional polyethylene fiber which has excellent heat-retaining property and cut resistance, and is further excellent in productivity and process passability in subsequent processes, a covered elastic yarn, woven/knitted textiles, and gloves using the highly functional polyethylene fiber. A polyethylene fiber of the present invention comprises a polyethylene, wherein a repeating unit of the polyethylene is substantially ethylene, and the polyethylene fiber has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 50,000 to 300,000, a ratio (Mw/Mn) of the weight average molecular weight to a number average molecular weight (Mn) of less than or equal to 4.0, and a gel fraction of 100 ppm or more and 10,000 ppm or less, or a zero shear viscosity in a molten state at 190° C. of ranging from 8,000 (Pa·s) to 300,000 (Pa·s). | 2011-06-16 |
20110138517 | GLOVE SYSTEM - An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a glove system including a glove and a wrist attachment. The glove has a base portion, which includes a first fastener. The wrist attachment includes one or more straps for enabling wearing of the wrist attachment on a human wrist, a functional feature, and a second fastener adapted to couple with the first fastener and for selectively attaching the first wrist attachment to the glove. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138518 | STERILE GLOVE WITH TOUCHLESS DONNING - A sterile glove includes a hand and finger portion and a cuff having an inside surface and an outside surface. The cuff is adapted to be folded over at a fold when the glove is packaged in a sterile package and the fold forms an opening for inserting a hand into the glove. A stretching mechanism is coupled substantially near or on the fold and is adapted to increase a size of the opening while donning the glove. At least a portion of the stretching mechanism is detachable. The stretching mechanism has an unstretched state and a stretched state, and the stretching mechanism is in the unstretched state when the glove is packaged. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138519 | SCARFGUARD SYSTEMS - The scarfguard system includes a scarf made from cotton, wool, silk, cashmere or other suitable materials. The device has a pocket or a sleeve sewn into the center wherein users may insert a disposable facemask or filter providing immediate, convenient and discreet protection from germs. An envelope-like flap is tucked into the pocket to keep the mask dry and in place. There is a plastic mesh strip sewn into both sides of the pocket for stability. Each end of the scarf has a pocket made of nylon, rubber, or other materials similar to those used in rainwear for inserting the hands. This grants users a protective covering for their hands that can be easily washed and sanitized for continued use. The scarf measure approximately 98″, but is also be available in several lengths, widths and colors to suit user preferences. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138520 | ADJUSTABLE FACIAL PROTECTOR - A method of adjusting an ocular gap size that includes donning a head gear assembly that further includes a rigid shell, and a facial protector connectively attached to the rigid shell further. The facial protector also includes an ocular gap having a gap size, such that the gap size is adjustable between a range of gap sizes. There is a plane defined by user's line of sight, wherein the line of sight remains unchanged when the gap size is adjusted, and adjusting the gap size to optimize the head gear performance. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138521 | Party goggles - The present invention provides novelty eye goggles comprising an adjustable elastic rubber strap attached to the clear plastic frames of standard, vented safety goggles, with two hollowed-out 12 ounce aluminum beer cans affixed to the eye-sockets, protruding outward from the frames, suspended horizontally and running parallel to the ground. The cans themselves feature a number of brand logos and advertisements, | 2011-06-16 |
20110138522 | Protective garment wearable with boots and comprising attached socks - For a firefighter, rescue worker, or chemical worker or for a person engage in an outdoor activity, a protective garment wearable with a pair of boots having leg-encasing portions comprises a pair of leg portions. Fitting into an associated one of the pair of boots, each leg portion has an attached sock, which may be detachably detached. The garment further comprises a pair of cuffs, each being attached to and around an associated one of the leg portions so as to extend downwardly over and around an upper area on the leg-encasing portion of an associated one of the boots. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138523 | Flame, Heat and Electric Arc Protective Yarn and Fabric - This invention relates to flame, heat and electric arc protective yarn that can be used for knitting and weaving a single layer fabric. Both knitted and woven fabrics are for use as a single layer flame, heat and electric arc protective fabric garment or as an outer layer of a flame, heat and electric arc protective multiple layer garment or accessory for a wearer. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138524 | ONE-PIECE FOOTBALL UNIFORM - A one-piece football uniform includes: a pants section, adapted to accommodate knee pads, thigh pads, and hip pads; a shirt section fixed to the pants section and adapted to accommodate shoulder pads; a collar in the shirt section; and a zipper adapted to open the collar wide enough for a player having knee pads, thigh pads, hip pads, and shoulder pads to don the garment through the collar. Also included are thigh and hip pad support, and a flap to releasably cover the zipper. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138525 | Lavatory Systems - An extraction system for removing unpleasant odor includes a housing having front and rear walls and side walls interconnecting the front and rear walls. The depth of the housing from the front to the rear wall is substantially less than distances across the front and rear walls from one side to the other thereof. A centrifugal fan is mounted to the housing with an axis of the fan being perpendicular to the rear wall. The fan has an axial air inlet located centrally of the front wall for receiving odor-laden air and an air outlet from the fan is tangential to the fan and coupled to discharge air to atmosphere from the extraction system. An absorbent filter unit is located within the housing downstream of the fan and includes an absorbent mass and a perfume source. Air discharged to atmosphere is both substantially free of the odor and scented via the absorbent filter unit. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138526 | TOILET CHEMICAL DISPENSER - A toilet chemical dispenser includes a housing defining an accommodation chamber and a first opening, a cover plate covering the first opening and having a water outlet port. a flow-guide plate upwardly outwardly extended from the cover plate and defining with the cover plate a predetermined contained angle, a chemical box accommodated in the accommodation chamber of the housing and having a second opening facing the first opening and the water outlet port of the cover plate, and a mounting device having its one connected to the housing and its other end thereof for fastening to the top edge of the bowl of a toilet. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138527 | UNIVERSAL DRAIN STOPPING DEVICE WITH ENLARGED STOPPER - A universal drain stopping device with enlarged stopper is installable in drains having different sized central threaded bores. A stopping assembly with a stopper and hollow shaft is removably engageable with a reversible stem. The stopping assembly and stem are axially reciprocable relative to each other when engaged. The reversible stem has opposite threaded ends having different sizes. The device is installable into a drain by threaded mating of one end of the stem with the central threaded bore of the drain. The stem can be axially reversed for installation into another drain with a different sized threaded bore. The stopper has a diameter that is greater than the outer diameter of the drain in which the device is installed. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138528 | Toilet used in outer space - A toilet used in outer space comprises a housing, a gathering system and a collecting system installed in the housing, wherein the gathering system is an electric feeding mechanism with a conveying channel, a spiral shaft, an inlet member fitted to the conveying channel, and an outlet member formed on the conveying channel, the spiral shaft is placed in the conveying channel to move axially relative to the conveying channel, and includes a cleaner located below the conveying channel and inserting through the conveying channel having a sleeve member fitted to an output gear thereof, and the sleeve member actuates the spiral shaft to rotate via a pillar and includes a tab disposed on an inner wall thereof to correspond to the spiral groove, between the pillar and the conveying channel is defined a compression spring; the gathering system being connected to the outlet member. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138529 | Combinative Toilet Chair - A combinative toilet chair includes left and right armrest frames, a seat frame provided between the armrest frames and configured to support a vessel, and a backrest frame provided behind the armrest frames. The seat frame and the backrest frame have connecting ends provided with retractable pins and engageably insertable into insertion portions of the armrest frames. The insertion portions at rear sides of the armrest frames are threadedly provided with fasteners for pressing against and thereby securing the seat frame. Each armrest frame has lower ends connected with telescoping legs linked to the armrest frame by elastic bands. The legs can be secured to the armrest frames or detached therefrom so as to fold against the armrest frames. When assembled, the toilet chair is stable and unlikely to disintegrate or wobble; when disassembled, the toilet chair is significantly downsized by folding the legs and stacking up the other components. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138530 | SPA JET - A spa jet includes a first housing fixedly attached to an exterior surface of a sidewall of the spa basin. At least a first magnet supported by the first housing. A nozzle housing and a blade rotatably supported by the nozzle housing for rotation about an axis of rotation. An electric motor including a stator and a rotor, the rotor is coaxially connected to the bladed for conjoint rotation therewith about the axis of rotation, and the stator is supported by the first housing. At least a second magnetic is supported by the nozzle housing, wherein the nozzle housing is detachably attached to an interior surface of the sidewall of the spa basin by a magnetic attraction force between the at least first magnet and the at least second magnetic with the blade, the rotor, and the stator coaxially aligned along the axis of rotation, whereby the electric motor is operable to rotatingly drive the blade for drawing water into the nozzle housing and for discharging water from the nozzle housing. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138531 | Sink access device for a public restroom - The present invention relates to a sink access device which is utilized to facilitate a child or a diminutive person to wash their hands at a lavatory located in a public restroom. The sink access device includes a step support mount having a base and an upwardly extending arm. The step support mount is fixedly attached to a portion of a public restroom. A step is pivotally mounted to the upwardly extending arm of the step support mount. The step has a first position wherein the step is in a vertical position and a second position wherein the step is in a horizontal position providing a platform for a diminutive person to step onto. The step is positioned either at or behind a vertical plane defined by the front profile of a sink when the step is in the first position and the step breaks the plane when in the second position. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138532 | PATIENT LIFT AND TRANSFER DEVICE - A patient lift and transfer device includes a base with casters for moving on a ground surface, a mast extending upwardly from the base, a carriage guided to slide along the mast by a mechanical linear drive assembly and having a forwardly extending beam, and a resting module for a patient to sit or lie thereon. The resting module is detachably connected to the beam to be suspended from the ground surface, and is raised or lowered with the carriage so as to lift and transfer the patient in a safe and comfortable manner. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138533 | Mattress and bed deck cover - The present invention relates to a cover for a mattress and bed deck. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mattress and bed deck cover for an adjustable bed that reduces the exposure of the mattress and bed deck to unsanitary conditions. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138534 | SHELL FOR MATTRESS FOR ADJUSTABLE BED - The systems and methods described herein include a shell that fits around the mattress of an adjustable bed. The shell may help cover unsightly pivot joints and motors that are part of the adjustable bed. The shell may help hold the mattress in place during the operation of the adjustable bed, or when a user exits or enters the bed. The shell may further help keep the shape of the mattress and prevent the mattress from sagging with time and use. Additionally, the systems and methods described herein include for providing additional features in the shell. Such features may help the user be more comfortable in the adjustable bed, and improve the user's quality of life. These features may be especially useful for patients confined an adjustable bed for prolonged periods of time, such as in a hospital or elderly home care. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138535 | DECUBITI ULCER SYSTEM - A system and procedure for preventing and enhancing healing of Decubiti ulcers on patients, comprising the steps of placing the patient on a web adapted to support the patient, the web having a patient contacting portion and a non-patient contacting portion, the web having an opening through the web, positioned so that the opening surrounds the ulcer and prevents contact of the web with the ulcer, and using a web support system adapted to support the web by attachment only to the non-patient contacting portion, to solely support the web with a patient on it. The procedure may also include a step wherein a rocking device is used that acts through the web support system to selectively tilt the web and thereby to tilt the patient on the patient contact portion of the web, so that the pressure between the patient and the web is cyclically altered. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138536 | Articulated Bed - The present invention refers to an articulated bed arrangement having a patient support platform | 2011-06-16 |
20110138537 | HOSPITAL BEDS WITH A ROTATING SLEEP SURFACE THAT CAN TRANSLATE INTO A CHAIR CONFIGURATION - A vehicle for use in hospitals, and the like, giving better mobility, steering, braking and passenger handling while providing comfort to the passengers from the time they lay down until they are standing on the side through the rotation and tilting ability of the frame. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138538 | WEIGHT EFFICIENT FLUIDIZED BED - A person-support apparatus comprises a container and a gas permeable support. The container is supported on a frame. The container includes a base and sides extending from the base to define an opening opposite the base. The gas permeable support is positioned within the container and cooperates with the base to define a chamber. The gas permeable support includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is generally parallel the base. The second portion is coupled to the first portion and forms an obtuse angle therewith. The gas permeability of the second portion varies as a function of the distance between the second portion and the opening. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138539 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT - A method for adjusting pressure within an air bed comprises providing an air bed that includes an air chamber and a pump having a pump housing, selecting a desired pressure setpoint for the air chamber, calculating a pressure target, adjusting pressure within the air chamber until a pressure within the pump housing is substantially equal to the pressure target, determining an actual chamber pressure within the air chamber, and comparing the actual chamber pressure to the desired pressure set-point to determine an adjustment factor error. The pressure target may be calculated based upon the desired pressure setpoint and a pressure adjustment factor. Furthermore, the pressure adjustment factor may be modified based upon the adjustment factor error determined by comparing the actual chamber pressure to the desired pressure setpoint. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138540 | MULTI-FUNCTION TOOL APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A multi-function tool apparatus and system, comprising a handle and a utility blade having a structure that accommodates a plurality of functions, thus, reducing the number of ancillary tools required by a painter. The handle includes a butt end that is a screwdriver in threaded engagement with the handle. The screwdriver can be removed to expose a shaft and several screwdriver bits. The butt end includes a bolt in threaded engagement with the butt end. The bolt can be removed to attach an elongated pole to allow the apparatus to reach remote areas. The structure of the utility blade allows functions including but not limited to: scraping; putty spreading; caulk scraping; can opening, can closing; roller wiping; cutting; torquing hex nuts on spray guns; nail pulling, nail driving and the like. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138541 | METHOD FOR DISPENSING AN ENZYME IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - A method for treating laundry in a laundry treating appliance including the application of a lipase solution to the laundry during a cycle of operation. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138542 | LAUNDRY MACHINE HAVING A STEAM GENERATOR AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF THE SAME - A laundry machine having a steam generator is disclosed. An embodiment of a laundry machine comprises a drum, a steam generator, and a controller. The steam generator may include a heat-variable heater. The heater may be operated in one setting among a plurality of heat settings. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138543 | METHOD AND WASHING MACHINE PROVIDED WITH RECIRCULATION WITH CONTROLLED FLOW - A washing machine provided with recirculation with controlled flow. It further presents a method to control the level of the washing liquid, associated to the said machine, providing economy of resources such as water and cleaning products, guaranteeing an effective washing of clothes and similar articles, still associated with a decreases foam formation and lower nose emissions during the process, thus improving the operation of the equipment. The washing machine is provided with a washing tub ( | 2011-06-16 |
20110138544 | Dyeing composition comprising a particular hydrophobic dye and a particular propylene glycol derivatives - The present invention relates to a dye composition comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one hydrophobic direct dye whose logP is greater than 2, the suitable medium containing water, and at least one propylene glycol derivative of formula (I) below | 2011-06-16 |
20110138545 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN ALKANOLAMINE, AN AMINO ACID AND A CATIONIC POLYMER - The present invention provides a composition for treating keratin fibres, and especially human keratin fibres such as the hair, which comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more alkanolamines, one or more amino acids and one or more cationic polymers. The present invention likewise provides methods of bleaching and/or colouring keratin fibres, and also multiple-compartment devices or kits for the implementation of these methods. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138546 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HOSIERY WITH ALOE FINISH - A method for producing pantyhose and other nylon or spandex hosiery with a long-lasting aloe finish. A first step of the method is to place the pantyhose in a dye tub with a quantity of dye mix and ammonia sulfate. The contents of the dye tub are then heated until the pores in the nylon fibers of the pantyhose open and accept the dye molecules. A color fix is then added to the dye tub along with an acid substitute for creating a strong bond between the dye molecules and the nylon fibers. A softening mix containing a cationic nylon softener and a diluted silicone softener is then applied to the pantyhose. Lastly, an aloe finish containing a silicone micro-emulsion is added to the dye tub followed by another quantity of acid substitute for creating a strong bond between the aloe finish and the nylon fibers of the pantyhose. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138547 | METHOD OF DYEING A SUBSTRATE WITH A REACTIVE DYESTUFF IN SUPERCRITICAL OR NEAR SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE - The present invention relates to a method of dyeing a substrate with a reactive dyestuff in supercritical or near supercritical carbon dioxide, said substrate being selected from the group consisting of cellulose fibres, modified cellulose fibres, protein fibres and of synthetic fibres, or any combination thereof, wherein the method comprises the subsequent steps of:
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20110138548 | Article Of Footwear Incorporating Foam-Filled Elements And Methods For Manufacturing The Foam-Filled Elements - An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a plurality of support elements, and each of the support elements include a shell and a core. The shell defines an interior void and is formed from a polymer material that extends around substantially all of the void. The core has a shape of the void and is located within the void, with at least a portion of the core being a polymer foam material. The polymer foam material of at least two of the support elements may have different densities. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138549 | Method to Compress Prefabricated Deck Units By Tensioning Supporting Girders - A structural system comprised of prefabricated deck units spaced along longitudinal load-carrying members, which produce longitudinal axial compression in deck units by tensioning the longitudinal load-carrying members without the use of standard post-tensioning details. During construction, prefabricated deck units are erected on top of and supported by the longitudinal load-carrying members via leveling devices, which also permit relative motion between the longitudinal load-carrying members and the prefabricated deck units. Jacking apparatuses are used to introduce deck compression by jacking against the longitudinal load-carrying members. This system can be used for new structures and for deck replacement of existing structures. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138550 | REMOTE CONTROLLED ROBOT FOR CLEANING INNER-WALLS OF DUCT AND REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM USING SAME - The present invention relates to a remote controlled robot for cleaning inner walls of a duct, more specifically, to a remote controlled robot comprising: a cart movable in the duct by remote control; at least one first link pivotally connected to the cart, which is relatively rotatable to the cart; a first driving unit to drive the first link to relatively rotate to the cart; at least one second link pivotally connected to the first link, which is relatively rotatable to the first link; a second driving unit to drive the second link to relatively rotate to the first link; and a cleaning means installed at the second link for separating dusts from the inner walls of the duct, thereby enabling to clean the upper inner-walls and the bottom inner-wall of the duct simultaneously, and to continuously proceed with the cleaning in case of the height change of the duct to reduce cleaning time thereof. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138551 | Electric Toothbrush - An electric toothbrush is disclosed. The toothbrush includes a housing; a brush; an electric motor for driving the brush; a power supply for providing the electric power required for operation of the toothbrush; a switch mechanism for turning the drive on and off; and an electronic circuit for adjusting the effective voltage (U | 2011-06-16 |
20110138552 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH DUAL ROTARY BRUSHING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a mechanical toothbrush with a dual rotary brushing system having a handle and a head fixed on the handle. The head is provided with adjacent contrarotating brushes that are of cylindrical shape and have substantially parallel axes, each of them being supported at least at their distal end by a bearing and each being driven by a shaft. The shafts are flexible and supported by the two bearings to allow the two brushes to move away from and towards each other. The support includes four flexible branches around a central component serving to fix the support on the head composed of a single arm. The support and/or the head of the toothbrush are designed such that the support is fixed on the head while allowing the support to pivot about its point of fixation to the head. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138553 | Cleaning apparatus and cleaning method for wafer - A wafer on which a CMP processing is completed is rotated. A front surface cleaning brush and a rear surface cleaning brush are made contact both surfaces of the wafer while being rotated. After the front surface cleaning brush and the rear surface cleaning brush are made to contact the wafer, both end portions of the front surface cleaning brush and the rear surface cleaning brush are deformed by means of pressurizing both ends of the front surface cleaning brush and the rear surface cleaning brush by pressure portions. That is, the both end portions of the front surface cleaning brush and the rear surface cleaning brush are compressed to enlarge diameters in the both end portions. As a consequence, the entire front surface of the wafer is made to contact the front surface cleaning brush substantially evenly, even if the wafer is warped into a shape of a mound. Therefore, a cleaning efficiency of the outer peripheral portion of the wafer improves. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138554 | SMOOTH SURFACE SCRAPER - The invention relates to a scraper, including a device for projecting-onto a surface through an opening, and a scraping body with a resilient scraping element including a ridge capable of scraping a smooth surface. The body includes, towards a surface of the scraping element, a device for collecting liquid on a substrate absorbing residual liquid connected to a conduit. The device for collecting has an end surface-capable of entering into contact with said surface. The invention also relates to a household appliance incorporating such a scraper. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138555 | Bidirectional Bristle Pig with Sliding Collar - A bidirectional bristle pig provides a means for collapsing or restraining the bristles so that the pig may be used in a reciprocating manner or, when the pig becomes stuck, the pig may be easily retrieved in a direction opposite that of the initial direction of travel. The bristle pig has at least one set of outwardly projecting cleaning wires or bristles located toward one end of the pig body and a sliding collar. The sliding collar moves between a first position and a second position to restrain the bristles at the desired leading end of the pig and forces the bristles downward and away from the inner wall surface of the pipeline. In the restrained state, the bristles no longer interfere with the movement of the pig in the desired direction. The sliding collar may move in response to pipeline pressure or may include a tether line. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138556 | Hair Brush - The invention relates to a hair brush comprising a handle body and a plurality of bristles disposed on an independent removable element provided with quick-coupling means for coupling/removing same in relation to the handle body. The hair brush is provided with an electrically operated and powered vibrator such that, when in operation, the vibrator performs a massaging movement at the bristle application point. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138557 | CLEANING DEVICE AFFIXED TO A FOOTWEAR AND METHOD THEREOF - A device comprising a cleaning device operably attached to a mounting device, wherein the mounting device is configured to engage a footwear, wherein the cleaning device facilitates the cleaning of equipment, such as a golf club. Furthermore, a method of cleaning a golf club comprising providing a cleaning device, wherein the cleaning device has a first end and a second end, coupling the first end of the cleaning device and the attachment device, wherein the attachment device and a mounting plate form a mounting device, and wherein the mounting device is configured to engage a footwear is also provided. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138558 | CLEANING BLADE STRIP ELEMENT FOR MAKING MOTOR VEHICLE WASHING SYSTEM ROTARY BRUSH ASSEMBLIES - An improved cleaning blade strip element for making rotary brush assemblies for motor vehicle washing systems comprises a plate-like body ( | 2011-06-16 |
20110138559 | Toothbrush With Multi-Tiered Bristles - Toothbrush comprising a plurality of multi-action bristles which enable the cleaning between the teeth and on the surfaces of the teeth. Certain of the bristles are longer than others, enabling them to reach into small but deep crevices on the surface of the tooth, and between teeth. Certain of the bristles are harder than others, enabling the effective cleaning of the tooth by removing stubborn debris that would remain were the bristles too soft. The bristles can be provided in spaced arrays, and a single filament attached to the head of the toothbrush at a point intermediate its length can be used to form a longer and a shorter bristle extending orthogonally from the head. Reduction or elimination of bacteria residing on the toothbrush is achieved by incorporating in the bristles or filaments making up the bristles one or more antimicrobial agents, such as nanosilver. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138560 | Toothbrush - A toothbrush having a toothbrush head with a top side at which cleaning elements for cleaning teeth are arranged. The cleaning elements form various zones of care or arrangements to meet specific cleaning and manufacturing requirements. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138561 | Oral Cleaning Section - An oral cleaning section is disclosed. The oral cleaning section includes a first carrier having a cleaning side on which at least a first cleaning element is mounted and a second side opposite to the cleaning side, a second carrier having a cleaning side on which at least a second cleaning element is mounted, at least one aperture being formed in the first carrier such that the aperture extends from the cleaning side to the second side, with the second cleaning element extending through the aperture. The second carrier is arranged underneath the first carrier such that the cleaning side of the second carrier is underneath the second side of the first carrier and laterally extends beyond the aperture in at least a first direction. The first carrier and the second carrier are arranged for relative movement to each other. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138562 | Oral Cleaning Section Of An Oral Cleaning Device And Oral Cleaning Device - An oral cleaning section for detachable connection with a handle section of an oral cleaning device is disclosed. The oral cleaning section has a connector structure for detachably attaching the oral cleaning section to the handle section. The connector structure has a first receptacle suitable for accommodating a first protrusion of the handle section in the attached state, the first receptacle having a first resilient element provided on a first circumferential side of the first receptacle arranged in a circumferential direction, the circumferential direction being defined with respect to the longitudinal extension axis of the oral cleaning section. The disclosure is also directed to an oral cleaning device that includes an oral cleaning section attached to a handle section. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138563 | BRUSH MECHANISM - A brush, such as a toothbrush, has a brushing head incorporating one or more rotatable brush inserts. The brushing head and the inserts both have a plurality of bristles extending therefrom, the bristles of the inserts being surrounded by the bristles of the brushing head. The inserts are retained in sockets within the brushing head, within which they may both rotate and move translationally, preferably undergoing an orbital motion around the socket. The inserts may move continuously or reciprocally. This motion of the inserts is generated by manual movement of the brush, for example while brushing a user's teeth. The inserts may be provided with toothed cogs that engage with recesses between teeth arrayed around an interior of each socket. The brush may include an electric motor powering a mechanism to vibrate the brushing head as a whole; however, this motor still does not drive the inserts. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138564 | CLEANING MATERIAL AND A CLEANING TOOL - A cleaning material and a cleaning tool, and methods of their use. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cleaning material and a cleaning tool having a plurality of cleaning segments. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138565 | Body cleansing device - Cleansing and scrubbing devices, and methods of their use and manufacture. More particularly, the present invention relates to a body cleansing device for personal hygiene and methods for their manufacture. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138566 | ADJUSTABLE AND REPLACEABLE SCRAPER - An adjustable and replaceable scraper includes a handle, an extender movably mounted in the handle, a replaceable blade mounted on the extender. The extender is able to move relative to the handle for adjusting a distance relative to the handle. The replaceable blade is able to be replaced. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138567 | RAIN DETECTOR - A rain detector for use with an automotive vehicle. The rain detector includes a capacitance sensor mounted to the inside surface of a windshield. The sensor includes at least two output lines which vary in capacitance as the function of magnitude of rain on the outside surface of the windshield. A programmed microcontroller receives the sensor output lines as analog input signals and then compares the magnitude of the capacitance with a threshold capacitance. In the event that the sensed capacitance exceeds the threshold capacitance, indicative of raindrops on the outside surface of the windshield, the microcontroller generates an output signal to the wiper control circuitry of the vehicle to activate the windshield wiper system. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138568 | Double Suction Type Sterilizing Vacuum Cleaner - A double suction type sterilizing vacuum cleaner includes a base seat and an upper cover mounted on an upper side of the base seat. A main suction port is provided in the base seat. A hitting device is mounted on the base seat and adapted to hit a cleaning object under the base seat. A sterilizing lamp is mounted in the base seat for sterilizing purposes. A dust collecting box is detachably mounted to the upper cover and defines an air channel in communication with the main suction port. A secondary suction port is provided in the dust collecting box and in communication with the air channel. When the main suction port is blocked, an ambient air can be supplied to the air channel through the secondary suction port, facilitating the release of the blocking situation in the main suction port. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138569 | DUST REMOVER FOR CHARGE-COUPLED DEVICE - A dust remover according to the present disclosure forms an air flow in a space formed between a charge-coupled device and a shutter unit, and removes dust on a surface of the charge-coupled device, the dust remover comprising an air injector having a plurality of air injecting holes; an air discharger which is installed on a surface facing the air injector, and has at least one air discharging hole which is smaller than the air injecting hole; and an exhausting dust collecting filter which is installed in the air discharger, and collects dust in the air being discharged. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138570 | FLOOR SWEEPER - A floor sweeper includes a sweeper head defining therein a dust chamber, sweeping rollers mounted around all sides of the sweeper head and powered by a motor to direct dust into the dust chamber, and electric fans mounted in the sweeper head for inducing currents of air toward the inside of the sweeper head to offset outward flowing currents induced during the rotation of the sweeping rollers so as to prevent outside dust from flying about to cause secondary contamination. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138571 | Castor that can be Detached and Cleaned Easily and Quickly - A castor includes a dustproof cover, a support shaft detachably mounted on the dustproof cover and two rollers mounted on the support shaft respectively and received in the dustproof cover respectively. The dustproof cover has an inner portion provided with a support post. The support post has a lower end provided with an arcuate locking recess detachably locked onto the support shaft. Thus, each of the rollers is encompassed by the dustproof cover completely so that the dustproof cover can isolate the rollers to prevent hairs, dirt or dusts from entering the rollers easily. In addition, the support shaft can be detached from the dustproof cover so that the support shaft and the rollers can be removed from the dustproof cover to facilitate the user clearing dirt, dusts or hairs accumulated in the dustproof cover and the rollers. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138572 | HINGE - A hinge including a first hinge member including a first magnetic element; and a second hinge member including a second magnetic element, wherein the first and second hinge members are hingedly mounted to each other. The first and second hinge members are substantially maintained in a retained position via magnetic force between the first and second magnetic elements. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138573 | AIR PRESSURE INNER CIRCULATION-TYPE AUTOMATIC COMPENSATION CONTROL DOOR CLOSER - The present invention relates to a door closer, and particularly to an air pressure inner circulation-type automatic compensation control door closer, comprising a cylinder body and a telescopic rod, wherein a one-way air intake valve means is provided at the other end of the cylinder body to take in air in one way in an internal cavity of the cylinder body when the door is opened, at one end portion of the telescopic rod in the interior of the cylinder body is connected a regulating valve means wherein the gas in the cylinder body flows cyclically in the cavity of the cylinder body when the telescopic rod in a moving state, an inner cover sealing means is fixedly provided inside the end cap, and a large compression spring is provided in a cavity between the inner cover sealing means and the regulating valve means; the internal cavity of the cylinder body is divided into two automatically pressurizeable and automatically compensatable gas cavities through the inner cover sealing means, the regulating valve means and the air intake valve means; when the door is opened or closed, the gas inside the internal cavity of the cylinder body flows cyclically in the two gas cavities. The air control-type door closer ensures air substantially flows cyclically in a cylinder body, reduces pollution caused by dusts in air into and out of the cylinder body to the lubricant oil in the cylinder wall, guarantees the lubricating effect of the lubricant oil, enables the door closer to operate normally and effectively prolong the service life of the door closer. Besides, the door closer exhibits an excellent damping effect and a smaller noise when the door is closed. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138574 | HINGE ARM REPAIR - A hinge arm having a hinge pin hole having a worn bore, for example a hinge arm of a hinge assembly of an access door on a gas turbine engine, is repaired by forming in the worn hinge arm a new hole with a keyway extending outwardly from the new hole. A keyed bushing is provided having a cylindrical body having a central bore extending axially therethrough and a key extending outwardly from the cylindrical hole. The keyed bushing is inserted into the new hole and keyway formed in the hinge arm thereby preventing rotation of the bushing relative to the hinge arm. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138575 | HINGE - A hinge includes a first leaf, a pivot shaft fixedly mounted to the first leaf, a second leaf rotatably mounted to the pivot shaft, a retention assembly mounted to the pivot shaft, a resilient assembly mounted to the pivot shaft; and two limiting members unrotatably mounted to the pivot shaft and located at opposite sides of the second leaf. Each limiting member forms two limiting surfaces at a circumference of the limiting member. The retention assembly defines a positioning column passing through the second leaf. The positioning column of the retention assembly is operable to engage with one of the limiting surfaces of each of the limiting members. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138576 | Diagonal Opening Hinge - A diagonal motion door hinge for a vehicle door includes an upper door connection plate having a second motion assembly pivotally mounted to the upper door connection plate. The axis of rotation of the second motion assembly is perpendicular to the upper door connection plate. A first motion assembly is mounted to the second motion assembly at a first motion hinge. The first motion assembly is adapted to connect to an upper portion of a vehicle door. The lower door connection plate includes a lower door connection plate stopper and a lower shock connection. The lower door connection plate stopper has a lower door double motion stopper surface. A point of contact between the ballpoint and the lower door double motion stopper surface is offset from a horizontal motion hinge pin axis to provide a first diagonal motion. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138577 | HINGE - A hinge includes a shaft defining a positioning depression, a rotation bracket rotatably mounted to the shaft, and a positioning member. A first end of the positioning member is fixedly mounted to the rotation bracket, and a second end of the positioning member defines a protuberance engagable in the positioning depression. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138578 | COUPLING FOR INDUCING HIGH TEMPERATURE DROPS BETWEEN CONNECTED PARTS ON AN AIRCRAFT - Coupling for inducing high temperature drops on parts of an aircraft includes an edge portion ( | 2011-06-16 |
20110138579 | SLIDING ASSIST MECHANISM - A sliding assist mechanism includes a case ( | 2011-06-16 |
20110138580 | Mounting Device for Producing an All-Steel Card Clothing - A mounting device | 2011-06-16 |
20110138581 | CRYSTALLIZATION METHOD AND CRYSTALLIZATION APPARATUS - A crystallization method includes: actually measuring a particle number of the crystals precipitated from the saturated solution and a concentration of the saturated solution, while cooling the solution according to a cooling temperature profile; calculating an absolute particle number of crystals precipitated from the saturated solution according to a mass balance, based on an actual measurement value of the particle number and an actual measurement value of the concentration; heating the saturated solution when the absolute particle number exceeds a threshold to perform heating control so that the absolute particle number becomes a set value; and cooling the saturated solution again according to a preset cooling temperature profile after controlling to dissolve excessive crystals in the solution so that the absolute particle number returns to the set value. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138582 | Clip for Holding a Fastening Elastic String - The purpose of this invention is to easily conduct operation to fix a fastening elastic string in order to attach a seat back cover to a seat back main body. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138583 | Shielded Magnetic Plug-In Lock - A shielded magnetic plug-in lock, for which a connector is plugged into a connector receiving element and held therein by magnetic holding forces or additionally by means of mechanical engagement, is provided. The connector and the connector receiving element are designed in such a way that the connector magnet and the magnet for the connector receiving element are magnetized transversely to the closing direction X, and at least one shielding plate consisting of a ferro-magnetic material is provided on the plug or the plug receiving element. The shielding plate covers the connector magnet and the connector receiving element magnets, and the ferro-magnetic material and the thickness of the shielding plate are selected in such a way as to obtain a magnetic shielding sufficient for a pre-determined use. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138584 | CLAMP DEVICE FOR TELESCOPIC POLES - A clamp is designed and built for a particular application. The clamp may be affixed to, or attached at a specific joint on an existing telescopic pole structure. The clamp may be made in two or more sections that comprise shells that have been shaped to match the outside diameters of both sections of the existing telescopic joint. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138585 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SUPPORT FRAME RAIL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE WITH PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - A lockable clamping system for use in securing photovoltaic (PV) panels to a frame rail component, wherein the frame rail component includes structure for engaging with a portion of the lockable clamping system. The lockable clamping system may have a clamp member having a body portion, with the body portion having a bore. A fastener may be operatively coupled to the clamp member and may extend through the bore in the clamp member generally perpendicular to the clamp member. The fastener may have a head portion having a key shaped recess, the key shaped recess configured to allow rotation of the fastener only via predetermined security key shaped to engage with the key shaped recess. The clamp member and the fastener may cooperatively operate to clamp adjacently positioned edges of a pair of PV panels to the frame rail component by engagement of a portion of the fastener with a portion of the frame rail component, while rotation of the clamp member is inhibited except through the use of the predetermined security key. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138586 | WIRE-GATE CARABINER - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an improved wire-gate carabiner system including a frame, gate, and gate biasing system. The gate is pivotably coupled to the frame across an opening to form a continuously enclosed inner region in a closed configuration. The gate may be referred to as a wire-type gate in that it includes an arch and two ends. The arch is looped over a hook disposed on the keyed region of the frame in the closed configuration. The two ends are pivotably coupled to the frame at two independent gate coupling points on the pivot region so as to utilize the torsional rigidity of the gate structure as the gate biasing system. The keyed region of the frame includes a hook and a cover. The cover is oriented and shaped to laterally shield the arch and hook from undesirable couplings. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138587 | MULTI-CHAMBER CARABINER - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatically locking carabiner system including a frame, a gate, a gate biasing system, and a gate locking system. The frame and gate form a continuously enclosed inner region in a closed configuration with respect to the frame. When in an engaged state, the gate locking system is configured to automatically lock the gate in the closed configuration with respect to the frame. The gate locking system may include a trigger coupled to the frame such that the position of the trigger corresponds to the state of the gate locking system. The trigger may be positioned on an opposite side of the frame from the gate with respect to the inner region. The force required to disengage the gate locking system may be substantially opposite that which is required to transition the gate to the open configuration with respect to the frame. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138588 | BUCKLING DEVICE - A buckling device for fastening a belt is provided. The buckling device comprises a first portion, a second portion, an elastic portion and at least one push portion. The elastic portion is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The second portion engages with the belt and the belt is fastened. The at least one push portion is integrally formed with the elastic portion and is exposed from the first portion and the second portion. The at least one push portion is adapted to be pushed inwards by an external force to force the elastic portion to extrude outwards so that the second portion is forced to move outwards to release the belt. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138589 | Sash window and door transportation clip - A clip assembly may safely secure sliding sashes of a window or door during transportation, and, in one embodiment, be comprised of a strap member and a pawl member. The strap member may be comprised of a bumper portion, and a strap portion extending therefrom, where the strap portion may have a plurality of teeth formed within the thickness of the strap. The pawl member may have a pair of sidewalls supported by a top wall and an intermediate wall. The top wall may have a protrusion which includes a plurality of pawl teeth formed to complement the strap teeth, and be located proximate to the intermediate wall. The strap may be introduced through the gap between the top rail of an upper sash and bottom rail of the second sash, to then be inserted into the pawl, and thereby be retained by the respective teeth to secure the sashes. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138590 | BUTTON FASTENER AND METHOD OF FASTENING A BUTTON - The invention relates to a button fastener, comprising a penetrating part ( | 2011-06-16 |
20110138591 | FOOTWEAR LACING SYSTEM - A lacing system for footwear includes a plurality of elastic strips each secured between a different one of a plurality of paired eyelets of the footwear. A pair of hooks is coupled to each of the plurality of strips at opposite ends of each strip. Each of the pair of hooks has a hook end. At least one of the pair of hooks is selectively attacheable along a length of the strip at an end of the strip to increase or decrease the spring force between the corresponding pair of eyelets. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138592 | Screw With Breakaway And Methods Of Using The Same - A fastener with a breakaway and methods of using the same. In one embodiment the fastener is a screw having a head and elongated stem, adapted to be easily manipulated by a user when using the screw as a fastener in a hinge or joint. A means of holding a screw by providing a breakaway tab or non-threaded portion of the elongated stem which can be used to align and insert the screw into a screw hole in the process of engaging threads in the screw hole with threads of the screw. After engaging the threads in the screw hole, such as after the screw has been essentially completely inserted into the screw hole, the breakaway tab or non-threaded portion of the elongated stem of the screw may be broken off at a breakaway and discarded. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138593 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MONOLITHIC PIEZO ACTUATOR WITH STACK ELEMENTS, MONOLITHIC PIEZO ACTUATOR WITH STACK ELEMENTS, AND USE OF THE PIEZO ACTUATOR - A piezo actuator has a stack element and at least one further stack element, wherein each of the stack elements has stacked piezoceramic layers and electrode layers arranged between the piezoceramic layers, each of the electrode layers extends to at least one of at least two lateral surface sections of the stack element which have external metallizations on them, and are connected to the electrode layers such that adjacently stacked electrode layers can have different electrical potentials applied to them indirectly via the external metallizations, the stack elements are arranged above one another to form a monolithic total stack, and connected to one another by at least one connecting layer. The following steps are provided: a) provision of the total stack and b) production of a load-relieving crack in the connecting layer. An electrical connector in the form of a wire can be fitted on the relevant external metallization regions. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138594 | PLANT FOR BLOW-MOULDING PLASTIC CONTAINERS, PARTICULARLY BOTTLES - A plant for blow-moulding plastic containers ( | 2011-06-16 |
20110138595 | MAINTENANCE METHOD OF WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - A maintenance method is provided for a wind turbine generator including a tower and a nacelle. The maintenance method includes: attaching a pedestal to the tower; attaching a jack to the pedestal; and lifting the nacelle by using the jack to detach the nacelle from the tower, from a state where the nacelle is rotatably connected to the tower. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138596 | METHOD OF REPAIRING MEMBER - A bond layer | 2011-06-16 |
20110138597 | Grill Grabber - A lift frame for engaging and transporting a slatted vehicle grill. Two U-bolts extend from a rectangular frame with a crane lift point and a securing fastener. The U-bolts slideably slot between a pair vehicle grill slats while a fastener bolt clamps the U-bolts and slats together. Two locking clamps attach the lower frame rail to a second set of slats, securing the entire assembly against the vehicle grill for removal and transport. The frame provides a tool that improves safety and reduces effort required to lift a large vehicle radiator grill when access to the internal engine compartment is necessary for maintenance and repairs. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138598 | METHOD FOR SPLICING A BEND-OPTIMIZED OPTICAL FIBER - A method of splicing a bend-optimized optical fiber in which a mesh of nanometer-scale pockets is formed in the cladding of the fiber is provided. The method may include cleaving the fiber; heating a section of the fiber at a distance from an end of the fiber; allowing the fiber to cool; transmitting light through the fiber; and splicing the fiber by analyzing an image of the fiber. Alternatively, the method may include heating a section of the fiber; allowing the fiber to cool; cleaving the fiber through the section of the fiber that was heated; transmitting light through the fiber; and splicing the fiber by analyzing an image of the fiber. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138599 | MOUNTING SYSTEM SUPPORTING SLIDABLE INSTALLATION OF A PLURALITY OF SOLAR PANELS AS A UNIT - A solar panel mounting system that supports field installation of solar panels. The system comprises a carrier for holding a plurality of individual solar panels together as a unit and an attachment structure on the carrier for mounting the carrier to a support structure. The support structure may comprise a plurality of spaced parallel rails. The carrier can be slidably mounted to the spaced parallel rails using the attachment structure provided on the carrier. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138600 | Electro-optical Assembly Fabrication - A flip-chip bonder fabricates an optical assembly by horizontally positioning a flexible portion of a substrate including a waveguide with the waveguide exposed at one end edge of the substrate; bending a portion of the flexible substrate to place the waveguide exposed end in approximately a vertical position; vertically positioning a bond head containing an optical component upon the waveguide exposed substrate edge to optically mate the optical component with the exposed waveguide; and fixably mounting the optical component to the substrate edge. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138601 | VEHICULAR BODY ASSEMBLY LOCKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A vehicle body positioning and locking devices for use in assembling a vehicle body positioned on a movable vehicle support positioned at a vehicle build station. The locking device includes a remote vehicle locking device for selectively securing and locking a vehicle body to a support pallet. The support pallet is accurately and precisely positioned at a build station through alignment and inserting engagement of locating pads in at least one four-way and at least one two way receiver mounted to a build station foundation. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138602 | System for Mounting Objects to Polymeric Membranes - A system and method to attach an object to a support structure. The system includes a mounting plate attached to an elastic membrane. The elastic membrane includes a lower surface having a first and a second surface area. The first surface area extends peripherally along at least a portion of the lower surface and bonded to the support structure. The second surface area is at least partially enclosed within the first surface area and separable from the support structure. The system further includes a riser adapted to couple to the mounting plate and the object. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138603 | PREASSEMBLY AND INTEGRATION OF AIRCRAFT CABINS - According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, pre-assembly and integration of part of an aircraft cabin takes place outside the aircraft structure by means of an assembly device. After pre-assembly, the part of the aircraft cabin is slid into the open section of the aircraft structure where it is installed. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138604 | METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A PRESS FIT OF A COMPONENT ON A SHAFT - The present invention relates to a method of establishing a press fit of a component with a mounting hole on a shaft. It aims at providing a method that allows exact positioning of the component to be mounted on the shaft as well as a flexible way of use. To this end, the method is so conceived that an inner surface of the mounting hole of the component and/or a circumferential surface of the shaft is/are partially fused so that calotte-shaped projections protruding beyond the inner surface of the mounting hole and/or the circumferential surface of the shaft will form, that the component and/or the shaft is/are subsequently cooled, so that the calotte-shaped projections will solidify, and that the component is then slipped onto the shaft until the mounting hole is positioned in a fastening area of the shaft. In addition, the present invention also relates to components for establishing a press fit of a shaft-hub connection. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138605 | CRIMPED/SWAGED-ON TUBING TERMINATIONS AND METHODS - A tubing termination comprises a termination portion adapted to make a fluid connection and a tube attachment portion, adapted to receive a tube and to be crimped or swaged. The tube attachment portion comprises a retention mechanism that is adapted to be manipulated during crimping or swaging to bite the tube so as to lock the tube attachment portion relative to the tube. This retention mechanism may take the form of a deformable bite ring, a deflectable c-insert, irregularities defined on an inner surface of the tube attachment portion, and/or the like. The tube attachment portion also may include a resilient sealing mechanism adapted to provide a seal between the tube and the tube attachment portion, and thereby a fluid-tight connection between the tube and the termination portion. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138606 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING A HOSE TO A FITTING - An application for a clamp tool that has stop edges and ear edges. In one embodiment, stop edges close against each other while the ear edges, being cut deeper than the stop edges, do not touch each other and provide a space between which an ear of a clamp is position and closed by the clamp tool without cutting or nicking unnecessarily into the ear of the clamp. In some embodiments, the width of the stop edges is made to provide an alignment tool for proper alignment of the clamp on a hose over features of a fitting | 2011-06-16 |
20110138607 | CONNECTION ARRANGEMENTS FOR MINE CONVEYOR SECTIONS - Arrangements are for use with interconnected conveyor sections, such as push beams, commonly found in mining applications. In one embodiment, a mechanism includes an elongated dog-bone shaped coupler having a first and second end for insertion between the conveyor sections. A first end of the coupler is secured to a first conveyor section, while a second end of the coupler is received in a recess formed in a second conveyor section. A pivotally mounted cam includes a recess for mating with the upwardly projecting, flared portion of the second end of the coupler. The cam pivots automatically upon being engaged by a free end of the coupler to allow it to pass and then pivots to capture it in place, thereby simply establishing a secure manner of connection. In another, the ends of the conveyor sections are specially adapted to form an articulating joint. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138608 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTING DEVICE - A dither mask is used in a halftone process that is performed by the printer that includes the preceding and following heads. The dither mask includes preceding and following head storage regions. The preceding head storage region is used for a printing portion of the preceding head. The following head storage region is used for a printing portion of the following head. The dither mask is generated by determining, using comprehensive evaluation values, storage elements in which thresholds are to be stored under the condition that dots are permitted to be formed by the preceding and following heads at the same position in the region corresponding the overlapping regions. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138609 | Systems, Circuits, and Methods for an Adaptive Solar Power System - The installation of an adaptive solar power system may comprise determining physical dimensions of a surface. A back sheet comprising an interconnect circuit for coupling a plurality of cell tiles may be configured to match the physical dimension of the surface. Tiled solar cells, comprising a solar cell and encapsulating and glass layers, may be inserted into the solar cell tiles. As such, each solar cell of an inserted tiled solar cell is individually addressable through the use of the interconnect circuit. Moreover, the interconnect circuit is programmable and allows for dynamic interconnect routing between solar cells. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138610 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An apparatus for generating electrical energy including a first electrode, a second electrode and one or more nanowires, and a method for manufacturing the apparatus for generating electrical energy. The second electrode may have a concave portion and a convex portion. The first electrode and the nanowire are formed of different materials. The nanowire is formed on the first electrode and is positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode. Because the nanowire is formed on the first electrode, the nanowire may be grown vertically and the uniformity and conductivity of the nanowires may be improved. When a stress is applied to the first electrode or the second electrode, the nanowire is deformed and an electric current is generated from the nanowire due to a piezoelectric effect of the nanowire and a Schottky contact between the nanowire and the electrode which makes contact with the nanowire. Accordingly, when the apparatus for generating electrical energy is bent or pressed in part, electrical energy is generated in response to the applied stress. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138611 | DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CABLE HARNESSES - There is disclosed a device for a production of cable harnesses, said device having a stand, a rotor, at least two rotor arms and at least two mounting boards, said rotor rotatably mounted on said stand and said rotor having said at least two rotor arms on which said at least two mounting boards are mounted, wherein each mounting board of said at least two mounting boards is configured to allow producing at least one cable harness. In a preferred embodiment each mounting board of said at least two mounting boards is mounted on two rotor arms of said at least two rotor arms in a vertically adjustable manner, and said rotor has a rotor post which extends upward from said stand and to which said at least two rotor arms are mounted. In a further preferred embodiment at least one electrical stand contact is mounted to said stand and is configured to be connected to an electrical test device, and an electrical mating contact is associated with each mounting board and is adapted to be connected to a cable harness which is arranged on said mounting board, wherein said mating contact of each mounting board comes into electrical contact with said stand contact in a specific rotation position of said rotor, in order to connect said cable harness to said test device. | 2011-06-16 |
20110138612 | Jig For Probe Connector - A jig for clutching a plurality of probe assemblies each of which has a connecting portion and a soldering portion has a base body and a covering body. The base body has a plurality of first receiving grooves each penetrating a front end and a rear end thereof. The covering body is formed with a plurality of second receiving grooves corresponding to the first receiving grooves. The covering body is openably fixed on the base body, the first receiving grooves and the second receiving grooves are matched to form a plurality of passageways. A front end of each of the passageways has a portion protruded inwards to form a resisting rib. The connecting portions of the probe assemblies are received in the passageways and abut against the resisting ribs, with tip ends of the soldering potions exposing outside the passageways from rear ends of the passageways. | 2011-06-16 |