27th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110162121 | USER OBJECT SECURING ASSEMBLY - A user object securing assembly for securing a user manipulative object such as user interface at a user-accessible area of a user-wearable garment. The assembly includes a flap having a first edge for joining to the user-accessible area of the garment to form a generally horizontal hinge line, and a second, opposite, edge which may be free. A user object securing device is connected to the flap between those edges, the flap being swingable about the hinge line between a closed position wherein the flap lies against the garment and an open position wherein the flap extends away from the garment with the securing device facing upward. A fastening device releasably fastens the flap in its closed position. The user manipulative object may include a user interface such as a cell phone or the like, as well as other such objects including a billfold, wallet, credit card holder, coin carrier and the like. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162122 | Apparel with Reduced Drag Coefficient - An athletic garment including a panel designed to reduce frictional and pressure drag around an appendage of an athlete competing in a high-speed event, such as running and cycling. The panel is positioned to encircle the appendage, and is provided with regions having different surface texture roughnesses. The leading edge of the panel includes texture designed to enhance the laminar boundary layer, while the adjacent portion of the panel includes texture intended to trip the boundary layer to turbulent flow. The drag-reducing panel may be the cuff of a sock, a sleeve, wristband, a headband, or the like. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162123 | Slip Lock Grommet - A grommet locking device, which combines the advantages of both a grommet and a cord lock in a single unitary device. The grommet locking device allows a user to tighten a cord with one hand. The grommet locking device includes a front piece having a locking mechanism and a back piece that are attached together with a piece of fabric therebetween. A cord is moveable within the locking mechanism between a first locked position and second unlocked position in order to tighten or loosen a portion of the garment, such as a hood of a jacket. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162124 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF COLLECTING AND/OR DISPLAYING COLLECTIBLE ARTISTIC RENDERINGS - Collectible artistic renderings are integrated with an article of clothing or other clothing articles wherein the clothing article serves as a display for the collectible artistic renderings and the collectible artistic renderings serve to enhance and alter the look and design of the clothing article. The clothing articles themselves can include an image or pictorial representation serving as a backdrop. The collectible artistic renderings include a fastener for affixing such collectible artistic renderings to said clothing articles. The collectible artistic renderings can be collected, traded, and stored in a storage medium when not in use on a clothing article. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162125 | Temperature Altering Garment and Methods of Use Thereon - Human clothing has inner and outer flexible layers that define a space sufficiently large to position a thermal transfer element in any of multiple, non-overlapping positions. The space and the thermal transfer element preferably have cooperating sides of a hook-and-loop attachment. All suitable items of clothing are contemplated, but especially a shirt, jacket or pants that appear to others as a substantially normal garment. Each space has one or more openings, in either the inner or outer layers, and preferably at the shoulders or sides of the torso, or at the pocket areas of pants. The spaces are preferably large, not only relative to the size of a corresponding thermal transfer element, but also to the size of the garment. Thermal transfer elements are preferably disposed in pouches having a thermal insulation on that side, and have only a very thin, thermally transmissive, fabric on the other side. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162126 | TRI-LAYER KNIT FABRIC, THERMAL PROTECTIVE MEMBERS FORMED THEREFROM AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A knit fabric, protective sleeve and glove constructed therefrom has three knit layers knit constructed and knit to one another in a single knitting operation to provide the fabric as a single piece of knit material. The fabric includes an outer layer, an inner layer and an intermediate layer sandwiched between the outer and inner layers. The outer layer is knit with a first yarn, the inner layer is knit with a second yarn and the intermediate layer is knit with a third yarn in looped fashion about at least some of the first and second yarns to provide an integrally knit structure having three layers knit stitched together in a single knitting process. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162127 | Golf glove hand warmer compartment - A golf glove hand warmer compartment is a significant upgrade to the standard golf glove. By holding an air activated hand warmer in place, heat is transferred directly and continuously to the back of the hand. Thermally conductive fabric transfers heat from the back of the hand to the fingers. A simple hook and loop clasp not only facilitates the ease of insertion and removal of the hand warmer, but also secures the hand warmer in place during the rigors of a golf swing. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162128 | COMPOSITE COATED FABRIC TO RESIST PUNCTURE - A composite coated fabric to resist puncture includes: a waterproof resin; a textile backing; and a grit bonded to the backing with the resin. The grit helps resist puncture to the material. The material may be made with multiple layers, and may be used to make gloves or other apparel. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162129 | SAFETY STOCKING - A safety stocking ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162130 | THREE-DIMENSIONALLY CONFIGURED ARMPIT PATCH - The armpit patch for incorporating in an article of clothing in the under-arm zone, has a generally oblong shape with a longitudinal plane of symmetry and a transverse plane for coming substantially under the armhole line and associated on either side of said transverse plane with a front portion that is to come under the panel forming the arm of the article and with a rear portion that is to come under the panel forming the body of the article. In addition, it has a three-dimensional configuration without sharp edges and in that said three-dimensional configuration consists at least in that laterally, in the immediate proximity of the transverse plane, the front and rear portions form two flanges in relief, each being configured substantially as a portion of a cone having its apex lying substantially at the point of intersection with the longitudinal and transverse planes. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162131 | MODULAR NECK PROTECTION DEVICE - The invention further provides a device to protect the neck and the base of the skull of a person, the device comprises an impact-resistant substrate and a helmet. The impact-resistant pliable substrate is adapted to encircle an extended portion of the person's neck and lower cranium. The helmet is configured to cover the skull of the person, except for the occipital region of the skull. The helmet is adapted to receive the first impact-resistant pliable substrate such that the substrate substantially covers the occipital region of the skull and cervical vertebra of wearer. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162132 | PRESSURE (SNAP-IN) FLANGE FOR INSTALLING TOILETS - This invention involves a pressure flange for installing toilets in order to avoid damaging the floor in the room in which the bathroom fitting is to be installed, make for easy installation and removal, with no need for tools and using downward pressure to secure it, all without using special tools or equipment, thereby offering innovative, clean, safe, quick and easy installation. The pressure flange can be used on any make or model of toilet with holes for seating that meet standards for this type of bathroom fitting in markets in Mexico, the United States and Canada, since it comes in a standard size for a perfect connection both to the toilet and for insertion into the sewer line in the room (bathroom). | 2011-07-07 |
20110162135 | Flapper tank ball pendulum - Flapper tank ball pendulum comprised a buoyant hollow ball which has a small bottom opening, a handle which is fixed at the top of buoyant hollow ball and a fenestrated cone-shaped shell which is fixed at the bottom of buoyant hollow ball. One can easily fasten its handle onto lever of toilet flushing unit. Flapper tank ball pendulum can be lifted by pushing downwards pushing handle of toilet flushing unit to drain whole tank of toilet water to flush human solid waste and also can be pushed downwards by elevating manually pushing handle of toilet flushing unit to close drainpipe of toilet water tank to stop draining toilet water. Only about one quarter of water in toilet water tank is enough to flush human liquid waste. Human urinate several times a day and defecate only once a day. Flapper tank ball pendulum can replace flapper tank ball to save huge amount of water to solve the shortage of water supplies in big cities in the States. When we find that toilet drainage is clogged during flushing toilet water we can elevate manually pushing handle of toilet flushing unit to descend flapper tank ball pendulum to close drainpipe to stop flushing. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162136 | Portable water pool for exercise device - A water pool combination includes a foldable construction having a rear member extended from a base member, an upper member pivotally coupled to the rear member, a front member pivotally coupled to the base member and coupled to the upper member, one or more lock members selectively locking the front member to the upper member for forming a three-dimensional chamber in the construction, the front member and the upper member are foldable relative to the base member and the rear member to a tilted position, an insert is engaged into the construction for receiving a water, and an exercise device is disposed in insert for conducting an in-water exercise operation. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162137 | TRENCH SHOWER DRAIN - A shower trench drain apparatus includes a shower trench drain body of polymeric material having an integrally-formed drain channel with angled bottom surface and drain opening or openings, a waterproof membrane over the drain body, a clamp ring retaining the membrane to the drain body, and a grate adjustably retained to the drain body by a height adjustment mechanism. The trench drain body formed from a block of material such as PVC or ABS, which are compatible with approved plumbing materials and codes. The block has a flat bottom adapted for horizontal support during installation and includes integrally-formed features facilitating adjustment during installation while minimizing components and separate parts and simplicity of installation. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162138 | TOILET SEAT LIFT DEVICE - A lift device replaces the toilet seat and seat cover of a conventional toilet. The lift device provides a portion that overlays the toilet bowl area and a portion that supports the forward elements of the assembly. The lift device further provides a toilet seat and a horizontally-disposed seat pivot shaft located to the front of the device. A reversible electric motor with a worm gear drive engages a worm wheel segment attached to the seat pivot shaft for raising and lowering the toilet seat as desired or required. This action assists the user in positioning himself or herself onto the toilet and in lifting the user from the toilet. The raising and lowering movement can also be alternatively actuated by the user or by an assistant-actuated override device, such as when the user is assisted by a care giver. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162139 | PROTECTIVE PAD FOR DISPLAY MATTRESSES - A removable protective pad for the foot portion of mattresses that includes a polymeric sheet of the approximate size and shape of the foot portion of the mattress to be protected. An adhesive material is applied to the undersurface of the sheet that permanently adheres to the polymeric sheet, yet releasably attaches the sheet to the mattress foot portion. The polymeric sheet includes marketing information. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162140 | ENCASEMENT FOR A MATTRESS - An encasement includes a cover, an opening provided at an end of the cover, a closure mechanism coupled to the cover for selectively closing the opening and an encasement seal provided at an end of the opening, the encasement seal including a base coupled to the cover and a flap, the flap being movable between an open position and a closed position; wherein the encasement seal provides an outer cover for a portion of the closure mechanism at the end. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162141 | HOSPITAL BED - A method of actuating a manually operable brake on a caster wheel of a patient support apparatus to stop motion of the apparatus includes electrically coupling the control system of the patient support to an actuator at the patient support, generating actuating signals with the control system based on input at the patient support apparatus, transmitting the actuating signals to the actuator to thereby actuate the actuator to output a driving force, and mechanically coupling the driving force of the actuator with the manually operable brake to thereby actuate the manually operable brake and thereby brake the caster wheels. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162142 | ENDBOARD FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT - An endboard such as a headboard or a footboard for a patient support is provided. The endboard is suitable for use in connection with care equipment, a service supply, and a service line operably coupling the service supply to the care equipment. The endboard includes at least one line support. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162143 | MEDICAL BED - A medical bed has developed, comprising a lifting unit extended to the lower body unit with an insertion unit mounted on an elastic spring for applying pressure to a lifting member, a water collection unit positioned at inner room of the bed frame forming sloped bottom surface, an angle adjustment unit installed at the bed frame for angular movement of the bed frame, a plural of the loess bed units, a separation preventing unit for preventing separation of the loess bed unit and a support plate for supporting the loess bed unit. The body unit extends the lower head unit and guides vertical movement of the loess bed. The lifting member installed on a fastening bar for controlling the lifting unit. The elastic spring is arranged inside of the lifting member, and an inlet-outlet for injecting and discharging pneumatic and hydraulic pressure formed at the upper lifting member. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162144 | PROVIDING VARYING DEGREES OF ELEVATION TO MOVEABLE HEAD-REST AND BACK-SUPPORT SECTIONS OF BED FRAME - A bed frame having the functionality of providing varying degrees of elevation to moveable head-rest and back-support sections of the bed frame. Adjustable arms couple a pivotal section of the frame of slats with a front rail panel. The pivotal section of the frame of slats is positioned in the head-rest and back-support sections of the bed frame. Since the pivotal section of the frame of slats is configurable to be tilted, the adjustable arms may be used to tilt the pivotal section of the frame of slats and hence tilt the head-rest and back-support sections of the bed frame to varying degrees of elevation. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162145 | HOSPITAL BED FRAME - A bed for a person is provided. The bed includes a frame, a deck, a mattress, a pair of head end siderails, and a pair of foot end siderails. The bed further includes a controller configured to be coupled to the head and foot end siderails. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162146 | Therapeutic support pillow - The present invention is directed to a pillow including a top layer, a middle layer and a bottom layer. The top layer includes a front neck supporting buttress, a back neck supporting buttress and a cavity connecting the front neck supporting buttress and the back neck supporting buttress. The cavity is configured to accommodate a facial mask. The middle layer is connectable to the top layer and includes at least two inserts. Removal of at least one of the inserts provides for customized angulations of the pillow. The bottom layer is connectable to one of the top layer or the middle layer. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162147 | CUSHIONING BOLSTERS FOR A CRIB OR BED - Bed accessories are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to an arrangement of cushion members for use with a crib, a regular bed, or a floor surface. The arrangement of cushion members provided according to aspects of the present invention comprises first and second longitudinal cushion members and first and second lateral cushion members. Each of the first and second longitudinal cushion members comprises a body section defining an axis and first and second end surfaces. Each of the lateral cushion members comprises an angled planar major surface abutting flush against one of the ends surfaces of the first and second longitudinal members. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162148 | LONG LIFE COMPRESSED CUSHION AND/OR MATTRESS WITH COVER - A method for reducing a cushion footprint for long-term storage may include inserting a foam core into a plastic cover, subsequently applying a vacuum to the plastic cover, and, while under the vacuum effect, sealing the plastic cover, and its contents. A device providing the vacuum effect may include a surface having protruding sections connected to non-protruding sections via tapered sections. A cushion may include an at least | 2011-07-07 |
20110162149 | SOCKET SYSTEM - A socket system includes a socket having a first end and a second end. The first end has a first socket opening having a first inner configuration. The second end has a second socket opening having a second inner configuration different than the first inner configuration. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162150 | Hand tool - A hand tool includes a wrench handle and a multi-functional arrangement, which includes a wrench head having a sliding channel to define an opened end, a closed end, and a top opening, a fixed jaw integrally extended from the wrench head, an adjustable gripping member, a rotatable adjustor, and a hollow hammer head. The adjustor is rotatably coupling with the gripping member, which is being received in the sliding channel and extended through the top opening to align with the fixed jaw, to reciprocally drive the adjustable jaw at a fully closed position and a fully opened position. The hammer head is integrally formed at the closed end of the wrench head as an added function of the wrench without altering the original shape of the hand tool, so as to minimize the overall size without compromising the structural strength and the manufacturing cost. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162151 | Detergent Dispensing and Pre-Treatment Cap - A detergent dispensing cap for pre-treating a stained fabric. The cap can have a pour volume sized and dimensioned to provide for a unit dose of the detergent composition. A portion of the cap can be provided with surface irregularities for scrubbing a stain. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162152 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING LAUNDRY, AND LAUNDRY TREATMENT DEVICE SUITABLE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - A method for applying a processing composition to laundry in a laundry treatment appliance with a rotatably mounted drum is provided. The method includes setting a predefined residual moisture content in the laundry by adding water and by rotating the drum. The method further includes applying a processing composition to the laundry in liquid form or in the form of fine droplets. The processing composition is sprayed onto the laundry by an introduction apparatus while the drum is moved at a speed at which the laundry lies against the drum or at a faster speed. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162153 | USE OF ADSORBENTS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF DRY CLEANING SOLVENTS - The present invention refers to the use of an adsorbent comprising particles comprising an amorphous phase and a crystalline phase for the purification of dry cleaning solvents. The present invention furthermore relates to a filter unit containing such an adsorbent. It also refers to a dry cleaner containing a filter according to the invention. Additionally, the present invention refers to a process for dry cleaning textiles, wherein an adsorbent according to the invention is used. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162154 | Compositions And Methods For Providing A Benefit - Compositions and methods useful for providing one or more benefits, including a color rejuvenation and/or color maintenance benefit to a fabric are disclosed. The disclosed compositions contain at least one cationic polymer. The methods include providing the disclosed compositions in combination with a source of anionic surfactant. Unit dose and multi-compartment systems are also disclosed. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162155 | Germicidal UV-C Toothbrush Method and Apparatus - A toothbrush for providing germicidal UV-C radiation to a users mouth. The tooth brush has a main body portion arranged along a longitudinally aligned axis. The main body portion includes a power source, a controller board, a power switch mechanism; and is interoperability attached to a longitudinally aligned neck/head portion. The longitudinally aligned neck/head portion has a replaceable/detachable brush head and a medial neck portion. The neck/head portion further includes a neck cavity for operably receiving a germicidal UV-C lamp. The germicidal UV-C lamp is arranged along a longitudinally aligned axis to provide ultraviolet radiation in 360° radiating illumination about the longitudinally aligned axis. The germicidal UV-C lamp provides ultraviolet radiation between the range of about just less than 100 nm to about just greater than 280 nm. The replaceable/detachable brush head includes a transparent base and a plurality of vertically aligned bristles. The germicidal UV-C lamp receives power from the power source and radiates the ultraviolet radiation through the transparent base of the brush head to provide germicidal disinfection of the replaceable/detachable brush head, and to provide whitening of the users teeth and germicidal disinfection of the users mouth. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162156 | BOWLING LANE CONDITIONING MACHINE - The invention relates generally to the conditioning of bowling lanes, and, more particularly to an apparatus and method for automatically applying a predetermined pattern of dressing fluid along the transverse and longitudinal dimensions of a bowling lane. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162157 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING A CLEANING SHEET IN A CLEANING IMPLEMENT - Cleaning devices which use cleaning sheets affixed in traps are disclosed. The traps comprise first and second jaws, each comprising base and forward portions, each forward position having a forward surface. The forward portion of the second jaw is flexible in at least a first direction, such as towards a surface over which the device is configured to move. When the second jaw is relaxed, the forward portion of the second jaw is substantially coplanar with the forward portion of the first jaw and the forward surfaces are proximate or touching. When the second jaw is flexed in the first direction (e.g., by the application of a force from a user), the forward surface of the forward portion of the second jaw moves in the first direction, away from the forward surface of the first jaw. This opens a gap through which a portion of a sheet may be inserted. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162158 | Bucketless Mop - Bucketless Mop with a mopping material in a continuous loop, an on board cleaning solution supply with a built in filter. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162159 | CONVERTIBLE IMPLEMENT - The present invention provides a implement, having an operable head connected to a handle. The first implement is removably connected to a second implement also having an operable head connected to a handle. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162160 | ROLLERS AND DISKS FOR CARPET CLEANING - The claimed carpet cleaning apparatus incorporates recesses in a rigid surface of a roller, a hand-operated cleaning device, or a rigid disk. The rigid surface compresses the fibers of the soft surface as the device and the recesses decompress the fibers. The repeated compression and decompression, preferably in combination with a cleaning compound, provide the mechanical action necessary for removal of foreign material. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162161 | WIPER BLADE - A wiper blade including a lever member, a rubber blade, and a movable cover member is disclosed. The lever member includes a main lever and a yoke lever. The main lever is coupled to a wiper arm. The yoke lever is coupled to the main lever. The yoke lever includes a plurality of grip portions. The rubber blade is gripped by the plurality of grip portions to wipe a wiping surface. The rubber blade includes a following end projecting outward from the one of the grip portions that is located at a longitudinally outer side of the lever member. The movable cover member covers at least part of the yoke lever. The movable cover member includes a holding portion and a basal portion. The holding portion holds the following end. The basal portion is pivotally coupled to the yoke lever so that the movable cover member pivots relative to the yoke lever when the following end bends and deforms in a direction orthogonal to the wiping surface. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162162 | WIPER BLADE AND VEHICLE WIPER DEVICE - An interval between an inner face | 2011-07-07 |
20110162163 | Apparatus Erasing Blackboard through Areas - The present invention wipes a writing board through areas. A teacher can wipe an area of a blackboard while writing on another area. Thus, a writing board can be flexibly used with convenience obtained and time saved. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162164 | CORDED HOSE AND DUST COLLECTOR - A hose equipped with a cord, wherein the hose and the cord can be easily assembled together and easily maintained. A cord-equipped hose, wherein opposite ends of a flexible hose are respectively provided with tube holders each constructed from a pair of half tubes. The tube holders each sandwich an end of the flexible hose with the pair of half tubes joined together and each form, between the joined ends of the half tubes, a lead-out opening for an electric power source cord. Opposite ends of the electric power source cord in the flexible hose are respectively led out of the lead-out of the tube holders and held in position. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162165 | Composite Panel Insert Ring and Method of Using the Same - Provided is a method of forming a thru-hole through a composite structure having a plurality of internal compartments. An insert ring is connected to the composite structure to create a protective layer around the periphery of a penetration formed within the composite structure. An adhesive is disposed between the composite structure and the insert ring to create a fluid-tight seal between the insert ring and the internal compartments. In this regard, the fluid-tight seal mitigates fluid flow between the internal compartments. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162166 | MOBILE CASTER - Caster alignment mechanism having a first component operably connected to a leg of a mobile device and a second component operably connected to a caster of the mobile device. The first and second components are positioned in parallel orientation to each other wherein alignment. of the caster with the leg of the mobile device is achieved by the attractive characteristics of the first component with an upper magnet to the second component with a lower magnet. One embodiment of the caster alignment mechanism includes a fixed gap between the upper magnet and the lower magnet for an always engaged or “on” mode. The fixed gap can be adjusted to vary magnetic field strength depending on user specifications for ease of turning. Another embodiment of the caster alignment mechanism includes a switching mechanism to change modes between engaged or “on” mode and disengaged or “off” mode. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162167 | SLIDING SCREEN DOOR MECHANISM - A sliding screen door mechanism ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162168 | GRIPPING HANDLE FOR SUPPORTING A TOOL EXTENSION - A handle for a rotating tool extension is disclosed. The handle includes a body member having a central portion with first and second end portions. The body member is positionable along an axis of rotation of the rotating tool extension and includes a bore formed in the body member extending therethrough along the axis of rotation. A liner may be at least partially disposed within the bore, and may be at least partially removable from and insertable within the bore. A rotating tool extension is at least partially inserted within the liner. Alternatively, the body member may include at least one roller bearing member contacting at least a portion of the rotating tool extension during rotation of the extension. The handle and extension may be provided as a combination and also as a kit. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162169 | SELF-LOCK HINGE - A self-lock hinge is mounted between a cover and a base of an electronic device and has a receiving bracket, an outer resilient sleeve, an inner resilient sleeve and a pintle. The pintle is connected to the cover and the receiving body is connected to the base. The outer resilient sleeve is mounted in the receiving bracket. The inner resilient sleeve is mounted in the outer resilient sleeve and has a positioning protrusion. The pintle is mounted through the inner resilient sleeve and has a flat wall selectively abutting against the positioning protrusion. When the cover is closed relative to the base, the flat wall of the pintle abuts the positioning protrusion to lock the cover. Therefore, the cover is self-locked when closing. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162170 | HINGE DEVICE - A hinge device increases an open angle of a second member relative to a first member without enlarging the hinge device. A first pulley is fixed to a first mounting member mounted on the first member. A second pulley is fixed to a second mounting member mounted on the second member. A timing belt runs between the first and second pulleys. One end of a connecting member that connects the first mounting member to the second connecting member connects rotatably to an axis part of the first mounting member, with the opposite end connected rotatably to an axis part of the second mounting member. Pins to that abut to the outside of the timing belt are provided such that the width between one side and the opposite side of the timing belt becomes smaller than the diameter of at least one of the first pulley and the second pulley. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162171 | FIXING TIE - The invention relates to a fixing tie ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162172 | FASTENER FOR WATER-SPORT APPLIANCE - A fastener for a water-sport appliance includes a body of a certain thickness being disposed protrudingly on a working surface (e.g., an aquaboard), wherein the body is formed with a receiving chamber in a central portion thereof and a magnetic component is disposed on a wall surface of an end of the receiving chamber; and a cover being pivoted at an end of the receiving chamber of the body, wherein a magnetic component is also disposed at an end of the cover to attract the body and, in use of the fastener, the other end of the cover can be depressed so that the end of the cover is lifted upward to form a prong-like space for the water-sport appliance to abut against. Thus, the water-sport appliance can be held more safely and securely. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162173 | QUICK RELEASE CLAMP AND METHOD OF USE | 2011-07-07 |
20110162174 | Method and Device for Securing a Machine Element - A method is disclosed in which a pressurized fluid presses an axial abutment surface against a first machine element in the axial direction to thereby fix the axial position of the first machine element and/or to thereby set a desired axial pre-loading of the first machine element. The fluid is then solidified to permanently maintain the axial position and/or the axial pre-loading of the first machine element. A clamp is disclosed that permanently affixes the first machine element relative to a second machine element using this method. An apparatus comprising the first machine element axially fixed relative to the second machine element by the clamp is also disclosed. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162175 | SAFETY BELT FASTENING AND QUICK-RELEASE DEVICE - A multiple safety belt fastening and quick release device includes a housing that may be configured to receive one or more safety belt buckles. Tongues of the safety belts may be secured in the housing by a locking mechanism of the device. Each secured safety belt tongue may be associated with a locking mechanism that operates independently of other present locking mechanisms. A release mechanism may simultaneously release all secured safety belts. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162176 | Ball-type clevis pin - A ball-type locking clevis pin having substantially the same overall dimensions and profiles as a standard clevis pin but without the snagging characteristics of cotter pins or rings used on typical clevis pins. The pin has a low profile flanged head of substantially the same dimensions as the head of a typical clevis pin. This low profile head greatly reduces the snagging tendencies of the large heads inherent with typical ball lock pins and the locking balls on the opposite end of the pin eliminate the snagging tendencies of cotter pins used on conventional clevis pins. A release button is located flush or recessed inside the flanged head so that it is not exposed to bumping and accidental release from external impacts. The pin consists of a hollow tube flanged on one end and of substantially the same dimensions as a standard clevis pin. The tube is bored from each end with a short internal section bored to a slightly smaller diameter in a location between the two ends. One or more detent balls are located radially around the outside diameter of the tube opposite the flanged end. An internal shaft slides inside the axial internal bore of the tube. The internal shaft contains a beveled diameter transition at one end to ramp the balls radially outward. The internal shaft slides through a spring and is then attached to a larger diameter cylinder which acts to retain the spring. The spring exerts force on the axial face of this larger diameter cylinder and also on the axial face of the smaller diameter bored section of the tube. The larger diameter cylinder acts as a release button to activate the movement of the balls and allow the pin to be inserted or removed. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162177 | Quick Release Buckle with Dual Release - A buckle includes two pawls engageable by a tongue. A single spring controls the position of the pawls. The buckle has a manual primary release mode of operation. The buckle also has a secondary release mode of operation, in which the spring acts as a secondary release member for the pawls. This is actuated by pulling force exerted by a single point release lanyard of a quick release vest. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162178 | BODY BAG FOR WATER RETRIEVAL - A body bag for water retrieval of human remains is provided. The body bag is lightweight and disposable. The body bag is made of a material having a hole ratio per unit weight of material in a particular range that permits rapid water drainage yet provides sufficient strength and integrity to the body bag, and reduces cross-contamination. The body bag can have a skid pad on an exterior surface as an aid to lifting the body bag out of the water and over the gunwale or sides of a recovery vehicle. The body bag also can have large handles for ease of gripping and to attach buoyancy devices. The body bag further can have a snag line around its periphery. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162179 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TURBINE BLADE INSTALLATION - Systems are provided for a blade installation tool. The blade installation tool may include a vertical guide having a vertical ram path. A ram may be disposed along the vertical guide. The ram can move along the vertical ram path between a lower position and an upper position at a height above the lower position. Gravity may drive the ram from the upper position toward the lower position to provide an impact force of the ram against a blade segment of a turbine or a compressor. The height of the upper position is variable so as to control the impact force. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162180 | MULTILAYER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MULTILAYER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A method for manufacturing a laminated ceramic capacitor includes a step of preparing a laminate which has a first principal surface, a second principal surface, a first end surface, a second end surface, a first side surface, and a second side surface and which includes insulating layers and internal electrodes having end portions exposed at the first or second end surface; a step of forming external electrodes on the first and second end surfaces such that plating deposits are formed on the exposed end portions of the internal electrodes so as to be connected to each other; and a step of forming thick end electrodes electrically connected to the external electrodes such that a conductive paste is applied onto edge portions of the first and second principal surfaces and first and second side surfaces of the laminate and then baked. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162181 | Device for polling piezoelectric element and polling method using the same - A device for polling a piezoelectric element includes: a polling chamber in which a plurality of piezoelectric elements are disposed; a power supply unit providing voltage to poll the piezoelectric elements; a capacitance measurement unit connected with the piezoelectric elements to measure the capacitance of the piezoelectric elements; and a switching system connected with the power supply unit and the piezoelectric elements within the polling chamber, and selectively providing the voltage of the power supply unit to the piezoelectric elements. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162182 | MACHINE TOOL - In order to improve a machine tool comprising a first spindle for accommodating a workpiece and a first carrier for machining units movable along an X axis, which can be moved relative to one another along a Z axis, a second carrier which is movable along an X axis and with which machining units can be moved into or out of a functional position associated with the first spindle in a transverse direction extending transversely to the X axis and transversely to the Z axis, as well as an additional carrier for machining units in such a manner that it offers optimum possibilities for the machining of a front side of a workpiece and a rear side of a workpiece, it is suggested that the second carrier bear a second spindle, that as a result of movement of the second carrier the second spindle be movable in the direction of the Z axis and the transverse direction between a workpiece takeover position and at least one workpiece machining position and that the additional machining units be arranged in a spatial area, in which machining of a rear side of a workpiece can be carried out with the second spindle located in the workpiece machining position. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162183 | METHOD OF RETROFITTING STAIR RAILING SYSTEM WITH AN ADJUSTABLE BALUSTER - The present invention includes a baluster assembly system comprising: (a) a first baluster portion comprising a first tubular section and having a first attachment adapted to be attached to a surface, and a first engagement end; (b) a second baluster portion comprising a second tubular section and having a second attachment adapted to be attached to a surface, and a second engagement end; the first tubular section adapted to slidingly engage the second tubular section, and (c) a locking fixture adapted to fix the position of the first baluster portion with respect to the second baluster portion after the first tubular section and the second tubular section have been engaged. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162184 | AUTOMATED MONITORING FOR CLINCHING JOINTS - A system for monitoring clinched joints performed by an apparatus that moves a punch relative to a die. The system determines acceptability of a clinched joint by correlating the amount of punch advancement toward the die in the formation of the joint and the diameter of a button formed by the joint. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162185 | FASTENING SYSTEM HEAD, FASTENING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR FEEDING AND FASTENING ELEMENTS - A fastening system head for attachment to a movable frame, in particular to a robot, has a carrier to which a fastening tool is attached which is rotatable about an axis of rotation. The fastening tool has a holding device for an element fastenable to a component, and has a fastening drive device to move the holding device along a fastening direction for fastening. The axis of rotation is oriented crosswise to the fastening direction. A feed mechanism is included to feed elements to the fastening tool. At least one additional feed mechanism is provided on the fastening system head, for feeding elements to the fastening tool. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162186 | Plug removal method and apparatus - A tool for removing plugs from recesses obviates the need for a twist of the wrist in engaging a plug for removal. A plunger is carried by a housing and is supported for reciprocal axial motion between extended and retracted positions relative to the housing. A shaft of the plunger includes a first threaded section that is engaged in a nut carried by the housing and has threads pitched to allow relative axial motion to be converted to relative rotation between shaft and housing. A second threaded section of the plunger shaft is configured to tap into a plug in response to shaft rotation in a tapping direction, and has a shallower thread pitch than the first threaded section. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162187 | THREADED ROD PLUNGER INSTALLATION TOOL - A plunger installation tool that exerts a force on a plunger for a reciprocating pump to install the plunger into a pump cylinder opening. Maintenance of the pump typically includes repacking of the packing that surrounds the plunger and revalving of the pump's inlet and outlet valve. To allow repacking or revalving, the pump is disassembled and the plunger is removed. The plunger installation tool threads onto the pump cylinder opening to provide a reaction point for a threaded rod that is driven at one end by a driver and engages the plunger at an opposite end during installation to push the plunger into the cylinder opening without the use of hammers by personnel. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162188 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR ABSORBENT PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURING DEVICE FOR ABSORBENT PRODUCTS - Provided is a manufacturing method for absorbent products that has a process for placing on connected flaps on latch members that are fastenable to prescribed areas on both sides of a center line that is parallel to the MD-direction of the flap line, a process for folding over both edges of the flap continuum toward the center line along the MD-direction on the flap line, a process for forming flaps by cutting the flap continuum along the CD-direction on the flap line, and a process for placing the flaps at prescribed intervals on absorbent article continuum on the main body line so that the center line is in the MD-direction. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162189 | COMPONENT MOUNTING DEVICE AND COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD - Provided is a component mounting device and a component mounting method in which three stages, i.e. a component supply stage, a component intermediate stage and a component mounting stage are disposed properly to achieve efficient movement of a pickup head and a mounting head to thereby improve production efficiency. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162190 | Quick Connect Coupling Stabilization Apparatus - A quick to connect and quick to disconnect fluid coupling includes a clip, a male stem having an annular clip groove adapted to receive the clip, a female port having a step groove adapted to receive the clip upon insertion of the stem into the port, and a sleeve slideably disposed about the stem adapted to abut the clip and minimize shuttling of the stem within the port. The sleeve may be biased toward the clip by a dust seal abutting a shoulder of the sleeve distal from a lead-in end of the sleeve abutting the clip. Also, the sleeve may radially retain the clip, compressed in an annular groove of the stem, and/or the sleeve abutting the clip may stabilize the clip and axially align the clip with the stem, for insertion of the stem into the port. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162191 | Welding Station Framing Apparatus with Breakaway Provision - A motor vehicle car body framing apparatus for use at a welding station, the apparatus including a gate having a frame structure and a plurality of tooling members carried by the frame structure for use in positioning components of the vehicle body at the welding station for welding. The tooling members are mounted on the frame structure by a plurality of mounting brackets. Each mounting bracket includes a base member mounted on the frame structure and a riser mounted on the base and mounting a respective tooling member. The riser is fixedly mounted on the base by a single central fastener bolt which may include a reduced diameter portion sized to break away in response to predetermined impact against the riser. Each mounting bracket further includes means defining a triangulated mounting interface between the base and the riser arranged in concentric relation to the fastener bolt. The triangulated mounting interface may comprise a raised ring surface on one of the base and the riser centered on the axis of the fastener bolt and positioned at the mounting interface of the base and the riser. Each mounting bracket further includes two dowels received in aligned apertures in the base and in the riser at locations flanking the axis of the fastener bolt. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162192 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY MODULE AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREOF - A liquid crystal display module and an assembling method thereof are disclosed. The liquid crystal display module includes a panel guide for supporting a liquid crystal panel, the panel guide including a first fastening portion, support side members for holding opposite sides of a lamp irradiating light to the liquid crystal panel, respectively, each of the support side members including a second fastening portion having a foreign substance shield, and a bottom case including a third fastening portion having a case hole formed through a side surface of the bottom case, to receive the foreign substance shield. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162193 | Method for Treating Wound, Dressing for Use Therewith and Apparatus and System for Fabricating Dressing - A method of treating a wound using a customized dressing. In the method, at least one wound characteristic is evaluated. A treatment need as a function of the at least one wound characteristic is determined. A dressing having a dressing characteristic responsive to the treatment need is fabricated and applied to the wound. A dressing for use therewith and an apparatus and system for fabricating the dressing are provided. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162194 | Disassembly Apparatus and Disassembly Method of Rotating Electric Machine - A disassembly apparatus of a power generator installed in a nacelle has an I-shaped beam, a pressing plate, anchor bolts, a trolley and a chain block. The I-shaped beam extends horizontally above the frame of the power generator. The pressing plate is disposed on the I-shaped beam. The anchor bolts extend along both sides of the I-shaped beam to pierce the pressing plate and are screwed into threaded holes extending downward of the frame. The trolley is provided movably to roll on the upper surface of the lower flange. The chain block is hung from the trolley. The flange removed from the frame is hung and moved vertically by the chain block, and is moved horizontally by the trolley. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162195 | IRRIGATED TIP CATHETER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREFOR - An irrigated tip electrode design includes a shell generally surrounding a plug which jointly define a chamber that is fed with fluid by a lumen. The fluid is distributed to the outer surface of the tip electrode through fluid passages. The chamber is advantageously isolated from a region of the tip electrode occupied by electrical and/or electromagnetic components in the tip electrode. Lumens occupied by the these components terminate in blind holes that have no communication with the chamber. A method of fabricating includes providing a shell configured from a rod to provide an open interior cavity, sealing and partially filling the cavity with a plug to form a chamber, then forming fluid passages between the cavity and an outer surface of the tip electrode, and providing a lumen through which fluid can enter the chamber and exit therefrom through the fluid passages. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162196 | PROCESS FOR MAKING HIGH ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY ALUMINIUM PLATES - The process can include obtaining a rectangular aluminium panel size; obtaining a cast aluminium ingot having a length and width housing said aluminium panel size; sawing the annealed aluminium ingot along its length and across its width, thereby yielding a plurality of aluminium panels having said aluminium panel size and a given plate thickness; and cutting the plates across the thickness of the aluminium panels. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162197 | CYLINDRICAL CURRENT SENSE RESISTOR - A resistor includes a substantially cylindrical resistive element having a resistance of less than about 1 mΩ, a substantially cylindrical first termination electrically connected to the resistive element and a second termination electrically connected to the resistive element. The substantially cylindrical first termination is hollow to allow for accepting a connection such as from a battery cable. In addition there may be sense leads present on the resistor. A method of forming a substantially cylindrical resistor includes forming a hollow cylindrical resistor body by rolling a flat sheet comprising a resistive element and a first termination and a second termination joined on opposite ends of the resistive element. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162198 | METHOD OF PRODUCING SOLID ELECTROLYTE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - A method of producing a solid electrolyte-electrode assembly including a pair of electrodes and a solid electrolyte layer disposed between the pair of electrodes, the method including applying pressure to a solid electrolyte and fabricating a solid electrolyte layer; fabricating a stack by stacking an electrode layer on at least one side of the solid electrolyte layer; and applying pressure in a stacking direction of the stack while heating the stack. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162199 | PERMANENT MAGNET ROTOR INSTALLATION SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to rotor installation systems and, more particularly, to permanent magnet rotor installation systems, including those having an in situ magnetizer or magnet insertion device. In one embodiment, the invention provides a rotor installation system comprising: at least one magnetizer for permanently magnetizing a ferromagnetic material; and an arbor for receiving a rotor having at least one portion including a ferromagnetic material, wherein the at least one magnetizer is positioned relative to the arbor to allow permanent magnetization of the ferromagnetic material. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162200 | ELASTOMER ACTUATOR AND A METHOD OF MAKING AN ACTUATOR - A tubular elastomer actuator with a shape in a cross-sectional view which shape exposes at most one single axis of symmetry of a specific length, e.g., an oval shape. The actuator could be made from a sheet made from a plurality of plate shaped elements which are laminated together and rolled. Each plate shaped element may have a corrugation that gives the element an anisotropic structure, and contains an electrode on only one surface. The actuator displacement is the result of shrinkage displacement of the plate shaped elements upon the application of electrical field across their thickness. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162201 | Waterproof push-in wire connectors - A push-in wire connector having a sealant therein to enable formation of a waterproof electrical connection by axial insertion of a wire into a chamber contained an electrical conductor protected by the sealant with the electrical conductor displaceable into a waterproof electrical contact with the wire while both the conductor and the wire remain in the presence of the sealant. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162202 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING DEVICE AND WORK METHOD OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING DEVICE - An object of the invention is to provide an electronic component mounting device and a work method of the electronic component mounting device, capable of ensuring safety of an operator who accesses a work line through a door portion, and avoiding reduction of workability. A space defined by a base ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162203 | MULTI-LAYER GROUND PLANE STRUCTURES FOR INTEGRATED LEAD SUSPENSIONS - Multi-layer ground plane structures and methods of manufacture for integrated lead suspension flexures. A flexure in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes an insulating layer, a plurality of traces on the insulating layer and a stainless steel base layer on the side of the insulating layer opposite the traces. The stainless steel base layer includes one or more void portions with voids in the base layer opposite the insulating layer from the traces and one or more backed portions with the base layer backing the traces. A plurality of patterned and transversely-spaced first conductive ground planes are located opposite the insulating layer from the traces at the void portions and backed portions of the stainless steel base layer. A continuous gold second conductive ground plane is located opposite the insulating layer and the first ground planes from the side of the insulating layer adjacent to the traces at the void portions and backed portions of the stainless steel base layer. The gold ground plane can be used as an etch stop during formation of the voids in the base layer. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162204 | INTEGRATED DEVICE - An integrated device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated device includes a carrier substrate with a through hole and a contact sleeve. A circuit chip is provided with a contact pad above the carrier substrate. A conductive material electrically connects the contact pad to the contact sleeve. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162205 | CATALYST FOR PRODUCING POLYBUTYLENE SUCCINATE OR COPOLYESTER THEREOF, AND PREPARING MEHTODS OF THE CATALYST - The present invention provides a catalyst used in the production of PBS or its copolyesters and the preparation method thereof. The method comprises the following steps: (1) adding titanium alkoxide, silicon alkoxide, dihydric alcohol and metal co-catalyst into the solvent and conducting the reaction at a temperature of about 80° C. to 180° C., then removing the unreacted materials and small molecular products in the reaction system; (2) adding complexing agent into the reaction system, then collecting catalyst from the products obtained in this step. Moreover, the method may comprises steps of: (1) adding titanium alkoxide, dihydric alcohol and metal co-catalyst into the solvent and conducting the reaction at a temperature of about 80° C. to 180° C., then removing the unreacted materials and small molecular products in the reaction system; (2) adding silicon alkoxide and complexing agent into the reaction system, then collecting catalyst from the products obtained in this step. The catalyst in the present invention has higher activity and thus the catalyst additional amount is reduced which will improve the quality of the products. Moreover, the catalyst in the present invention could be used alone in the production of PBS or its copolyester without the need for other materials and it won't react with water and thus could be stored for a long time. In sum, the catalyst in the present invention has a broad prospect in industrial application. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162206 | METHOD FOR CONNECTING HEAT-DISSIPATING FIN AND HEAT PIPE - In an embodiment of the invention, a slot is disposed at a side of a fin. Both sides of the slot separately extend two positioning portions. After a heat pipe is placed in the slot, a mold presses the fin to make the positioning portions bent inwards. The heat pipe is gripped by the deformed positioning portions. In another embodiment, peripheries of the positioning portions are formed into guiding grooves separately, and the mold is provided with two protrusions corresponding to the guiding grooves. The guiding grooves are inserted by the protrusions when the mold is pressing the fin. The part between the positioning portions and slot is inwards deformed to grip the heat pipe. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162207 | Combined Hair Removal Device - The present invention is concerned with a combined hair removal device that comprises a electrical hair removal device having at least a first coupling structure, a wet shaving device having at least a second coupling structure, the first and second coupling structures being configured to mate with each other to detachably couple the electrical hair removal device and the wet shaving device in at least a first coupling position, the electrical hair removal device having an elongated handle provided for individual operation of the electrical hair removal device in a detached state, and the wet shaving device having an elongated handle provided for individual operation of the wet shaving device in a detached state, wherein the wet shaving device comprises a wet shaving head that has at least a blade having a sharp, elongated edge arranged for contacting the skin during a shaving operation so as to cut off hairs growing on the skin. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162208 | Blades for Shaving Razors - A shaving cartridge with a housing having a guard and a cap that define a shaving plane tangential thereto. The housing has a first blade with a blade edge positioned between the guard and the cap. A second blade has a blade edge positioned between the cap and the blade edge of the first blade. The first blade defines a plurality of rinse-through openings positioned between the blade edge of the first blade and the blade edge of the second blade. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162209 | Blades for Shaving Razors - A shaving cartridge with a housing having a guard and a cap that define a shaving plane tangential thereto. The housing has first blade with a base portion mounted to the housing and a bent portion slanted toward the shaving plane. The base portion is within 25 degrees of being parallel to the shaving plane and the bent portion has an angle relative to the base portion of about 5 degrees to about 25 degrees. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162210 | Covert saw 'Professional' - The present invention pertains to an electric-mechanical portably held and operated pipe cutting tool with hidden non-exposed blades that cut a various range and makeup of cylindrical pipe using a duality of synchronized perpetually designed blade motions within a drum shaped compartment which comprises these same blades mounted on a squirrel cage frame of which moves independently and opposite of the blades while sharing the same source of mechanical power. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162211 | Adjustable Diameter Pivot Shaft for a Hand Tool - A folding tool such as a knife has an implement such as a blade pivotally attached to the handle with a pivot shaft, allowing the implement to be rotated from a closed to an open position. The invention allows the diameter of the pivot shaft to be varied, thereby allowing the diameter of the shaft to be effectively increased in the area where the implement rotates about the shaft so that the shaft extends to and makes contact with the interior surface of the bore through the implement, without restricting the ability of the blade to freely rotate about the shaft, minimizing or eliminating any tendency of the implement to wiggle relative to the handle. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162212 | COMPACT UTILITY KNIFE - A compact utility knife includes a blade holder slidably connected to a handle. A trapezoidal utility blade detachably mounts to the blade holder via a blade lock mechanism. A slide lock mechanism selectively retains the blade holder in its extended or retracted position relative to the handle. When the blade holder is extended, the blade holder and a majority of the blade extend forwardly of a forwardmost point of the handle. Extending the blade holder significantly increases an overall length of the knife such that the knife is comfortable to use when in the extended position and longitudinally compact when in the retracted position. The knife includes a blade lock mechanism. An aperture in the front of the handle creates a gap between the blade and the handle to discourage debris on the blade from transferring to the handle when the blade is retracted. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162213 | Lopping Shears - A lopper includes a first metal plate including a first gear structure and a first elongate extension, a second metal plate including a second gear structure in meshing engagement with said first gear structure and a second elongate extension, a first handle coupled to said first elongate extension, a second handle coupled to said second elongate extension, a link to which each of said first body and said second body is pivotably connected so that said first gear structure and said second gear structure are retained in meshing engagement, a first metal blade member having a first arm portion, a first cutting portion, and a first intermediate portion interposed between said first arm portion and said first cutting portion, and a second metal blade member having a second arm portion, a second cutting portion, and a second intermediate portion interposed between said second arm portion and said second cutting portion. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162214 | EDGE-TRIMMER WITH A DOUBLE-JOINTED EXTENSIBLE HANDLE - An edge-trimmer for trimming grass, leaves, shrubs and small trunked plants, comprising a cutting tool, a shaft connected at one of ends thereof to the cutting tool for supporting and moving the tool, a grip which is solidly-constrained to an opposite end of the shaft in order to enable an operator to use the trimmer and a motor (M) connected to the shaft for activating the cutting tool ( | 2011-07-07 |
20110162215 | LETTER OPENER - A letter opener includes a main body, a fixing member and a blade. The main body has a cutting opening, a notch, and a trough communicating with the cutting opening and the notch. The fixing member is secured in the notch of the main body. The blade is connected to the fixing member and located in the trough. The blade is exposed in the cutting opening. Thereby, when the cutting edges of the blade are abraded, the blade can be replaced with a new one by disengaging the fixing member from the notch. It is only required to replace the blade, without throwing away the main body. The letter opener of the present invention is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162216 | Guide Rail for a Portable Power Tool - A guide rail for a portable power tool includes a releasable connecting device and at least two individual rails which are to be joined together to form a common rail and which can be locked together via the releasable connecting device. The releasable connecting device includes at least one connecting latch on a first individual rail of the at least two individual rails. The connecting latch is adjustable between a locking position and a release position. The connecting latch, for shifting from the locking position into the release position, performs a movement relative to the first individual rail on which the connecting latch is held. The connecting latch is engaged in the locking position with a locking counterpart arranged on a second individual rail of the at least two individual rails. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162217 | Compact knife holder - The invention proposes a wall-mounted knife holder, which comprises a pack of several plates separated by narrow and thin strips as spacers. The space between two successive strips forms a channel for the knife blade. The rows of channels in any two adjacent pairs of plates crisscross each other but the plates are stacked, the crisscrossed channels do not intersect, and the knives using these channels do not touch each other. At the same time, knives in all the rows utilize the same space on a wall surface, which makes the knife holder compact. The holder is attached to a wall so that the channels from both sides are at an angle that ensures that the force of gravity holds the knives in the channels. The front plate of the holder can be made from a decorative material and adorned with beatifying design. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162218 | HAND HELD CIRCULAR SAW POWER TOOL HAVING MULTIPLE MODES OF OPERATION - The present application relates to a circular saw power tool having a housing, a motor in the housing, a circular saw blade driven to rotate by the motor, and a base plate that supports the housing and contacts the surface of the workpiece to be cut. The housing is connected pivotably to the base plate around a pivotal axis that is parallel to the rotation axis, and the base plate has a slot for the circular saw blade to extend below the base plate. The power tool has a first cutting mode that provides cutting for a predetermined depth and a second cutting mode that provides vertical cutting in a limited area, as well as a switching device for switching between the first and second cutting modes. As a result, the present application is able to integrate two different cutting functions into a single power tool to increase work efficiency. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162219 | HANDHELD ELECTRIC POWER TOOL - A handheld electric power tool comprises a main body supporting a tool, a motor housed in the main body and configured to drive the tool, a battery interface disposed in a back portion of the main body and configured to detachably receive a battery pack, and a top grip disposed on a top portion of the main body. In a planar view of the main body, a center axis of the top grip extends in front and back direction and a center of gravity of the battery pack attached to the battery interface is located at one side of a straight line passing through the center axis of the top grip. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162220 | Wallboard cutting tool - A cutting tool is provided which may simultaneously score or cut opposite sides of a wallboard. The tool may also be used to cut semi-circular portions from a corner of the wallboard and which may be used to cut circles from the wallboard. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162221 | LASER MEASUREMENT OF A VEHICLE FRAME - A laser measurement system operates to measure portions of a vehicle, such as a vehicle frame. The measurements are used, for example, to determine if the portions of the vehicle are bent or damaged. The measurement system includes a laser scanner and at least one target assembly that can be connected to a point of the vehicle. The laser scanner emits a laser beam that is detected by the target. Time and laser position information detected by the target are used to determine the location of the target, as well as the location of the point of the vehicle. The location of the point is then compared to an original location of the point to determine if damage has occurred. | 2011-07-07 |
20110162222 | SPIRIT LEVEL HAVING HORIZONTAL BUBBLE VIAL WITH IMPROVED BUBBLE VISIBILITY - Spirit levels including a horizontal bubble vial with improved bubble visibility for assisting user readability for leveling purposes. The improved bubble visibility is achieved by coloring a bubble's uppermost surface as perceived by a user. | 2011-07-07 |