30th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110179539 | PROTECTIVE GARMENT SYSTEM WITH WEIGHT TRANSFER ELEMENTS - One embodiment of the present invention provides a ballistic vest, comprising: a front portion configured to protect a front of a torso of a wearer; a rear portion configured to protect a rear of the torso of the wearer; and a cummerbund; wherein the cummerbund is a separate element from the front portion and the rear portion and the cummerbund is configured to form a loop around the wearer; and wherein at least one of the front portion and the rear portion interface with the cummerbund to transfer weight to the cummerbund. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a ballistic vest, comprising: a front portion configured to protect a front of a torso of a wearer; a rear portion configured to protect a rear of the torso of the wearer; and a shoulder pad; wherein at least one of the front portion and the rear portion interface with the shoulder pad to disperse weight applied by at least one of the front portion and the rear portion over a larger area than would be applied in the absence of the shoulder pad. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179540 | Tailored and vented facial garment - The present invention is a protective facial garment which overcomes the problems inherent in garments that cover the face and nose. Namely, the invention addresses the problems of causing eyewear to fog from exhaled breath and having to choose between leaving the mouth and nose exposed versus covering the mouth and nose, which often results in exhaled moisture being held against the skin, causing discomfort. To address these challenges, the device is tailored to provide a vented air pocket in front of the wearer's mouth and nose and to block the natural cavity between the bridge of the wearer's nose and cheekbone. The device thus provides an alternative route for exhaled air, preventing fogging of eyewear. The air pocket provides the further benefit of warming and moistening fresh air, making breathing easier when used in cold air conditions. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179541 | Face Protector Lens Assembly and Method of Use - A lens assembly for securing in an opening in a face plate of a face protector has a first, retainer lens of shape and dimensions configured to be secured in the front opening of a face plate and having a curvature substantially matching the curvature of the face plate. A second lens of smaller dimensions is secured behind the first lens to provide a lens-in-a-lens configuration. The lens assembly may be releasably secured in the face plate opening and the second lens is interchangeable with sets of lenses having different properties such as lens shade. The retainer assembly has a back cover and a gasket or spacer between the back cover and second lens to allow second lenses of different depths to be secured in the assembly. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179542 | WRIST GUARD - A band is described for providing support and/or protection to the wearer. In one embodiment, the band is a wrist band having pockets for several longitudinal reinforcement elements. Thus, for example, a wrist band may be formed from an elastic material had be stitched to form pockets. In one embodiment, the pockets are closed, and the band is provided with a given amount of protection or support. In yet another embodiment, one or more pockets have an opening, which allows a user to adjust the amount of protection and/or support in each pocket. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179543 | Bib for infant or child - A bib suitable for infants has improved absorbent and/or wiping elements. Additional feature of the inventive bib includes a strap that allows for easy removal of a bib body. A protective structure for the fastener on a baby bib is also provided | 2011-07-28 |
20110179544 | PROTECTIVE PATCH PROVIDING PROTECTION AGAINST THE TRANSFER OF BODILY SECRETIONS - The protective patch providing protection against visible transfer of bodily secretion is for incorporating on the inside of an article of clothing in a determined zone thereof. It comprises a fabric having two faces formed by interlaced yarns and connected to each other. The outside face of the fabric acts at least in part as an impermeable outer layer for coming into contact with the article, and comprises yarns made of a synthetic material. The fabric has “storage” yarns made of an absorbent material suitable for storing moisture and being visible little or not at all in the outside face. The inside face of the fabric, i.e. its face that is to come closer to the wearer of the article, comprises yarns suitable for absorbing and/or transferring moisture towards the storage yarns. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179545 | Wearable Bottle Cap Remover - The invention provides a garment that incorporates a bottle opener permanently attached at a convenient place on the garment so that the wearer can carry the opener on his person and utilize it when desired. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179546 | INFANT SWADDLE AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - An infant swaddle, and method of using thereof. In accordance with an embodiment the swaddle comprises a body portion, wing portions, and either one or more, or a pair of, arm pockets positioned to the side of the infant's torso so that, when the infant is placed into the body portion and their arms placed into the arm pocket or pockets, the infant's arms are gently initially positioned outwards, with their hands upwards, generally along the orientation of the wings. The wings can then be folded over and fastened which gently folds and constrains the infant's arms in the pockets, so that their hands are positioned at the midline of their chest. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179547 | One-piece garment - A one-piece garment is presented, such as a pajama for toddlers, which prevents removal of the garment by the toddler and keeps the toddler from gaining access to his diaper. The one-piece garment may be modified for wearers of any size and/or age so that the wearer cannot remove his own garment or disturb garments or medical devices that are worn under the one-piece garment. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179548 | Integrated shelter and multi-functional garment - An efficient, lightweight, waterproof and configurable multi-functional garment that is intended to keep the user dry. The multi-functional garment is intended to be used by anyone going outdoors in inclement weather and is configurable as a rain coat or a poncho, and an A-frame or lean-to tent, depending on the user's need and choice. The multi-functional garment is a poncho or a rain jacket that also doubles as a tent shelter. The multi-functional garment also folds-up into itself in a compact self-stored small, light pillow shape for easy carrying. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179549 | Layered Structure with Barrier Layer, Apparel Piece with Such a Layered Structure and Production of Such a Layered Structure - A layered structure ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110179550 | GLOVE AND ATTACHMENT THEREFOR - There is included a hooking cord | 2011-07-28 |
20110179551 | BREATHABLE COATED AND PERFORATED GLOVES - A protective glove includes a hand covering shell and a polymer coating that covers at least the palm area of the hand covering shell, wherein the coating has perforations in the palm area of the glove, and wherein the size of the perforations, the number of the perforations, and the overall area encompassed by the perforations provide breathability. These features provide an improved protective glove that keeps the hand at a lower temperature and causes less perspiration than existing gloves, but which still can provide a desired level of protection against cuts, abrasions, and/or puncture. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179552 | Casual exercise garment - A casual exercise garment is provided. The garment is a combination of outer pants and a compression undergarment that is attached to the outer pants around the waistband. The compression undergarment extends from the wearer's waist downwardly to a point below the wearer's knee, and is manufactured from a comfortable, stretchable material that provides support to the wearer's midriff, hip and buttocks. The outer pants may also be made from a stretchable material, and in use, may hang freely and loosely below a wearer's waist in contrast to the tight-fitting compression undergarment. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179553 | Support Belt For Use With Body Armor - A support belt for use with body armor is disclosed. The support belt has a central member that includes two oppositely disposed side members and at least one horizontal strap that has a vertical receiving channel. There are at least two support straps configured to releasably interlock with the vertical receiving channel and a plurality of straps secured to an outer surface of the body armor to form a support trough that transfers at least a portion of the weight of the body armor to the waist of the wearer. There is a closure device to secure the side members to each other to secure the belt substantially around the wearer's waist. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179554 | LOW PROFILE CONCEALED BELT - A belt is described herein that is configured to partially encircle a torso of a wearer. The belt includes elongate flexible material having a length between a first and a second end, wherein at least a portion of the flexible material is elastic, a first fastening member attached to the first end of the flexible material; a second fastening member attached to the second end of the flexible material; and an adjustment member for adjusting the length of the flexible material, wherein the belt extends less than halfway around the torso of the wearer. Methods for wearing the belt are also described. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179557 | HELMET PRO SYSTEM - Helmet Liner Pro system comprises a protective helmet having at least one inner liner for absorbing mechanical energy; and an attachable/attached outer liner comprising shock absorbing material. The attachable outer liner is appliable to an external portion of the protective helmet to provide a shock absorption system whereby a user and others are suitably protected from external impact forces. The shape of the liner may vary depending on whether or not it is covering the entire helmet or just specific areas/portions. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179558 | Breathable Protective Fabric and Garment - A breathable composite barrier fabric for protective garments includes a high strength nonwoven web, a barrier layer and an aperture film layer, with the barrier layer between the high strength nonwoven web and the film layer. The different layers and webs may be bonded together to form the fabric using calendaring, thermal bonding and/or adhesives. The breathable composite barrier fabric is capable of blocking particles as small as 0.3 microns at greater than 99% efficiency while allowing air transmissions between 7 CFM and 9 CFM at 20 Pa. Protective garments may be constructed using the breathable composite barrier fabrics so that the high strength nonwoven web is on the body side of the garment and the film layer is on the exterior of the garment. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179559 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A CONVERTIBLE BLANKET, PAD AND PILLOW - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a convertible blanket, pad, and pillow. The apparatus includes a blanket having arm apertures, and a sleeve coupled to each of the apertures. The apparatus also includes a pad having a durable surface, a plush surface, and a fastener disposed on a perimeter of the pad to form the pad into a container to hold the blanket. The apparatus may also include a fastener disposed on the blanket to removably connect the blanket to the pad. The system includes the apparatus, cushioning disposed between the durable surface and the plush surface, and carrying straps extending from the perimeter of the pad. The method includes providing the apparatus, forming either a plush or a durable container by selecting the durable or plush surface to form the outside of the container, fastening the fastener, and placing the blanket inside the container. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179560 | PLUMBING TRAP FLUSHING DEVICE - A plumbing trap flushing device for use in association with one of a drain in a sink, an overflow drain in a basin, a drain in a bathtub, an overflow drain in a bathtub and the like is disclosed. The plumbing trap flushing device includes a connector, a conduit and a nozzle. The connector is releasably attachable to a tap. The conduit is in flow communication with the connector and has an outside diameter and an inside diameter. The outside diameter is dimensioned to fit into the drain, whereby when the conduit is in the drain air and water freely flows around the conduit into the drain. The nozzle is in flow communication with the distal end of the conduit. The nozzle has a nozzle inside diameter less than the inside diameter of the conduit whereby the water exits the nozzle in a stream. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179561 | Mechanical handle equipped with timer to enable dual volume flush functionality when installed in a toilet tank - Dual flush toilets save water by allowing the user flushing to evacuate liquid wastes to use a smaller volume of water from the toilet tank than is necessary for solid waste evacuation. The Invention described in this Patent Application restricts the dual flush functionality to a retrofittable handle. This handle produces a full flush by means of a timer activated by rotation of the handle to the large volume position. In rotating the handle to the large flush position a mechanical timer is wound and causes a retractable latch to project and hold the flush arm in its upward position for the period dictated by the timer. Upon release of the arm the flapper returns to seal the tank allowing for recharge with a fresh supply of water. If the small volume position is selected with the flush handle then the smaller volume of flush water as limited by the flush chain float position will be released. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179562 | AUXILIARY TANK FOR A FLUSH TOILET - An auxiliary tank for the flush toilet, wherein the one end of the pulling line is connected with a floating ball of the auxiliary tank, then the line is wound from a lower pulley to an upper pulley, and passed through a penetrated hole of a hollow tube, finally the other end of the line is connected with a extension arm in a main tank. When the water level in the main tank is full, the extension arm of the water refilling pipe will be hold by the pulling line which is connected with the floating ball, to limit the refilling water into the main tank from the water refilling pipe but from the auxiliary tank. In the light of above, the flush of the toilet is still able to be operated even at the time of water outage or shutting off the water valve. In addition, the water that refills into the auxiliary tank is the recycling water. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179563 | SITTING AND SQUATTING WATER CLOSET AND SEAT WITH CISTERN BELOW - A water closet (WC) or toilet bowl usable in either in the: 1) sitting, 2) front facing squatting, or 3) rear facing squatting postures. The WC consists of an elongated receptacle ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110179564 | Apparatus for Washing Anuses - An anus-washing apparatus includes a valve housing, a valve, a raising unit, and a sprayer. The valve housing includes a hot water inlet pipe, a cold water inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The valve is inserted in the valve housing for opening and closing the hot and cold water inlet pipes. The raising unit is connected to the outlet pipe. The sprayer includes a hollow axle pivotally connected to the raising unit, a pivotal pipe extending from the hollow axle, and an extensible pipe with an end telescopically inserted in the pivotal pipe and another end defining apertures. The valve is operable to let water into the raising unit to raise the pivotal pipe and extend the extensible pipe to move the apertures from the pivotal pipe to spray water. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179565 | REMOVABLE POOL ENCLOSURE - A removable pool enclosure system has a permanent, rigid framework defining a volume of space above a ground surface area containing a pool area to be enclosed, the framework including vertical support poles secured to the ground surface and connecting members affixed to the top of the support poles. A removable mesh fabric encloses the pool area, the mesh fabric having an upper portion which affixes to the top of the framework and a side portion sized to circumscribe the ground surface area to be enclosed. A reinforced bottom hem on the side portion of the mesh fabric attaches, through grommets spaced throughout the hem; to fasteners affixed to the bottom end of the support poles to secure the reinforced bottom hem to the support poles. A sealable opening in the mesh fabric provides access to the pool area. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179566 | Movable support seat for a shower head - A movable support seat for a shower head includes a holding member to receive a removable shower head; a moving member moving vertically along a post and being used to receive the holding member; the moving member having a body disposed to the post, at least one movable retaining paw axially fixed to the body, a resilient element installed to a predetermined position of the retaining paw to actuate the paw portion to elastically engage with a peripheral outer surface of the post and to position the moving member to the post such that when a pressing portion of the retaining paw is pressed, first or second abutting wall of the retaining paw disengages from the post so that the moving member is adjusted freely on the post. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179567 | Shower splash blocker - The present invention is a Shower Splash Blocker that consists of either a fix or an adjustable device. The device is made of plastic, rubber or any material that can block water. It is mounted from the top edge of the bathtub to the adjacent ceramic wall tile of the bathtub and is attached along the vertical wall of the bathroom on either end of the shower curtain. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179568 | Convertible Crib Bed - A crib, which is convertible into a toddler bed and a standard bed, has four panels forming an enclosure around a mattress. The toddler bed is formed by removing a section of one of the panels such that the mattress is accessible along one side of the toddler bed. The standard bed is formed by reconfiguring two of the panels forming the enclosure around the crib mattress into two side rails. The side rails are then installed in a spaced apart and substantially parallel relationship to each other between the two other panels. The two other panels may form a headboard and a footboard for the standard bed. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179569 | BEDRAIL FOR CONVERTIBLE CRIB - A bed rail including first and second legs for attachment to a bed or crib. The legs fit between the mattress and the mattress support frame extending transversely from one side of the crib to the other. The proximate end of each leg is pivotally attached to a respective lower corner of an elongated side panel. Raised, the side panel extends vertically above the mattress to provide a safety restraint on one side of the crib. Unlocked, the panel may be swung into a lowered position. Means is also provided for securing the distal end of the legs to the mattress support frame at a location on the other side of the crib. Also disclosed is a safety bolster for use with the bed rail including an upper head portion extending above the mattress and a lower foot portion extending between the mattress and said side panel. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179570 | MOVABLE EXAMINATION BED - The present embodiments provide a movable examination bed that includes a movable platform for supporting an object to be examined, a supporting body connected to the movable platform from below and used for supporting the movable platform, and a guide rail arranged underneath the movable platform. The examination bed also includes a transport mechanism that drives the supporting body such that the supporting body moves on the guide rail. The examination bed includes a connection mechanism securely connected to the transport mechanism, an electromagnet fixed to the connection mechanism and operable to magnetically attract the supporting body, and a controller operable to control the magnetic attraction between the electromagnet and the supporting body. The examination bed is operable to rapidly separate the movable platform from the transport mechanism in case of an emergency and return the movable platform to an original position after the emergency situation is over. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179571 | Therapeutic medical toilet bed - The therapeutic medical toilet bed includes an integrally formed center base mattress with hydraulic retraction system fully supported on a mattress frame unit capable of adapting to any standard medical bed frame. The therapeutic mattress can adapt to multiple positions to secure a position as required for patient care and comfort. The fully functional toilet system can be utilized by retracting the center base mattress by a remote controlled hydraulic system as needed by patient. Also included with toilet system is a pressurized water system with sanitizing unit for cleansing, sanitizing and flushing of waste products downwardly into a high capacity storage container with sanitizing unit. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179572 | Stretcher pad with child restraint system - A stretcher pad comprises a mattress; a cuff fixed to an upper surface of the mattress; and a belt assembly arranged for securing one of a child and an infant being wrapped in the cuff; wherein a recess is formed in the mattress for accommodating at least part of the belt assembly; and a pouch is arranged on the mattress so as to cover the recess. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179573 | Suspended Back Pillow For Sustaining A Side Sleeping Position - A device and method for enabling an individual located on a bed to sustain a side-sleeping orientation on either a left or right side. The device comprises a light weight, elongate pillow having a longitudinal axis and being configured to concurrently rest at a back side of the individual and an adjacent surface of a bed when reclined in a side-sleeping orientation on the bed. The pillow includes a flexible attachment structure which is positioned along a longitudinal edge of the pillow to secure the pillow to the individual's bed clothing. The attachment structure provides sufficient flexibility to allow the pillow to rotate with respect to and rest against the individual's back to a laterally offset and suspended, partial captured configuration in general alignment with the individual's spine and in concurrent contact with the bed surface to prevent a supine sleeping position. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179574 | BEDSIDE STORAGE SYSTEM - A storage system stores and easily locates common items, such as reading glasses, remote controls, cell phones, magazines, books, and the like, while a person is in a room or in bed. In an emergency, a person may be able to easily locate these items. The storage system may replace a cluttered nightstand and may provide immediate location of necessary items. The storage system may include a pillow that may span a length of a bed, along the head end of a mattress. The pillow may prevent people, such as children or infants, and items from falling between the head of the mattress and either the wall or headboard. The pillow may also provide an elevated surface to prop up a user's pillow for reading or watching television. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179575 | Nursing Pillow - A prenatal/postnatal pillow is disclosed. The pillow includes a body with a first end, a medial portion, and a second end. The pillow may possess a generally C-shaped structure defining an interior well operable to curve around a body part of a user. The interior of the pillow body defines a cavity, which may include a series of cells containing a predetermined amount of fill material. The ends of the pillow body may include fasteners that connect to draw the ends of the pillow together, forming a compact support surface. The pillow also includes an internal compartment for storing articles such as blankets, bottles, etc. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179576 | BAFFLE BOX PILLOW - The pillow includes first and second fabric layers and third and fourth fabric layers, all of which are identical and secured together around the peripheries thereof. Positioned between the first and second fabric layers is a baffle structure which includes first and second lateral baffles extending across the width of the pillow and positioned at approximately one-third and two-thirds of the longitudinal distance (dimension) of the pillow. The baffle structure includes two central baffles, two first end baffles and two second end baffles, arranged to define baffle boxes of approximately equal size. The two central baffles extend longitudinally from one lateral baffle, leaving a space between the free ends thereof and the other lateral baffle to permit filling of the pillow. The first end baffles extend from the one lateral baffle a selected distance, leaving a space between the first end baffles and one lateral edge of the pillow to permit filling of the pillow. The second end baffles extend from the opposing lateral edge of the pillow toward the other lateral baffle, leaving a space between the second end baffles and the other lateral baffle to permit filling of the pillow. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179577 | Foot/leg cradle cushion for cardio circulation enhancement - A foot/leg cradle cushion prevents crossing of ankles or legs for long periods of time, which has been associated with circulatory problems related to cardiac or stroke episodes. The cradle cushion is a soft yet sufficiently supportive device whereby the feet and/or lower legs are held separated from each other and prevented from being crossed. The cradle cushion has a pair of outer flange walls extending upward from a base with a taller middle wall that separates the feet or lower legs of the user. Thus is formed a U-shaped recess on either side of the central wall which would receive each foot and/or leg separated by the width of the central wall. This effectively prevents leg crossing which causes compression of the user's circulatory system in both lower legs and ankle regions. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179578 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LIFTING A MATTRESS - A mattress lift apparatus is provided for insertion between a mattress and an underlying support structure, such as a box spring. The mattress lift apparatus elevates a portion of the mattress so that bed linens may be tucked between the mattress and the underlying support structure. A continuous loop is formed by a base member, an incline member, a transition member and a handle member, wherein the continuous loop provides structural integrity to the mattress lift apparatus. An aperture is formed within the continuous loop, including along an inside portion of the handle member to enable the handle member to be gripped. In one embodiment, the handle member includes a substantially semi-circular shape. In another embodiment, at least one support rib is positioned in the aperture to mechanically couple the base member and at least one of the inclined member and the transition member. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179579 | EXPANDABLE EDGE-SUPPORT MEMBERS, ASSEMBLIES, AND RELATED METHODS, SUITABLE FOR BEDDING AND SEATING APPLICATIONS AND INNERSPRINGS - Expandable edge-support members, assemblies, and related methods are disclosed. The expandable edge-support members can be used to provide edge support, including side support and corner support. The expandable edge-support members are suitable for bedding and seating applications as examples. The expandable edge-support members are expandable in length. Thus, the expandable edge-support members can be expanded in length as needed to be utilized to provide edge support for an innerspring having variations in perimeter lengths and different types of innersprings having variations in perimeter lengths. Further, the edge-support members may include a plurality of lateral members, which may be configured to be disposed between adjacent perimeter coils of an innerspring to support attachment to the innerspring. Thus, expansion of the expandable edge-support members can also allow the spacings between lateral members to be adjusted, including to fit between adjacent perimeter coils which may have variations in spacings in an innerspring. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179580 | Interconnectable Grid Section for a Mattress Core - The invention is a grid section for a mattress core, wherein springs are mounted back to back on the grid section and wherein the grid section is attached to other grid sections in a two dimensional array to create an interconnected grid array. The grid section is cross shaped with four arms. Each arm has either a male or female tip. The male and female tips of the grid sections fit together to form the mattress grid array. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179581 | MULTI-PURPOSE TOOL - A multi-purpose tool includes a tool handle and any combination of a bottle opener, a corkscrew, a zester, a lemon/lime peeler, a cutting blade and a wine bottle opener provided on the tool handle. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179582 | Method of durably and flexibly grafting a delicately decorated fabric to a cotton clothing such as jeans utilizing stencils - A method of durably and flexibly grafting a delicately decorated fabric to cotton clothing such as jeans or T-shirts is discloses. The method is comprised of; 1) first step of engaging a delicate pattern printed clothing on a supporting plate of an automatic printing machine, 2) second step of pasting an alkaline solution on the delicate pattern printed clothing with the first stencil, 3) third step of pasting a grafting glue along the outer line of the delicate pattern that is printed on the clothing with the second stencil, 3) fourth step of pasting a water soluble glue on one side of a fabric, 4) fourth step of overlapping the water soluble glue pasted fabric's side over the clothing that is engaged to the plate, 5) fifth step of overlapping the third stencil over the fabric attached clothing and pasting a burn out gel on the third stencil, 6) sixth step of pulling out the fabric attached clothing from the supporting plate and drying on a dryer at 160° C. over 2 minutes, 7) seventh step of heating and pressing the fabric attached clothing between a heating press and press longer than 5 seconds at 160° C. and 2 bar, and 8) eighth step of removing the left of burn out from the grafted fabric by washing with washing machine. This technology can be applied to other artificial fabrics and clothing. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179583 | TREATMENT OF NON-TRANS FATS, FATTY ACIDS AND SUNSCREEN STAINS WITH A CHELATING AGENT - The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with a chelating agent. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179584 | WASHING METHOD - Disclosed is a washing method in which an inner tub or a pulsator is operated in various ways to achieve reduced abrasion of laundry and enhanced washing performance. The washing machine includes a disentangling washing operation during which the inner tub is alternately rotated in forward and reverse directions to disentangle laundry received in the inner tub, a tapping washing operation, subsequent to the disentangling washing operation, during which the inner tub is successively rotated in a given direction such that the laundry is adhered to an inner surface of the inner tub and the wash water is raised along a path between the outer tub and the inner tub to thereby flow into the inner tub by centrifugal force generated during rotation of the inner tub, and an agitation washing operation, subsequent to the tapping washing operation, during which the pulsator is alternately rotated in forward and reverse directions. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179585 | 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. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179586 | 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. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179587 | 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. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179588 | COMPOSITION FOR DYEING OF CELLULOSIC FABRIC - A method of making a composition for spray application onto surfaces of a cotton fabric includes mixing together a wetter, a reactive dye and water to form a first solution, adding a thickener into the first solution for between about five minutes and sixty minutes to form a partial composition, and adding an alkali with the partial composition to complete the composition. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179589 | COMPOSITIONS FOR SPRAY DYEING OF CELLULOSIC FABRICS - Compositions are provided for spray dyeing of a cellulosic, such as cotton, fabric or garment. The compositions include a reactive dye, a wetter, an alkali, and water. The present compositions are made by first mixing the reactive dye, the wetter, and the water to form a solution, and thereafter adding the alkali to the solution. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179590 | Swimming Pool Cleaners, and Associated Hoses and Connectors for Use with the Same - Swimming pool cleaners, and associated hoses and connectors used with swimming pool cleaners may include a lock mechanism for releasably locking multiple hose segments or other components together in varying, discrete locked positions, such that a user can adjust the connection between the components to obtain a fluid tight joint. In these or other embodiments, one or both components can include an improved sealing structure that may facilitate forming such a fluid tight joint. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179591 | SURFACE TREATING IMPLEMENT - A surface treating implement ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110179592 | Apparatus for Cleaning Gun Barrel - An apparatus for cleaning a gun barrel having striations formed on an inner surface of the gun barrel includes a cleaning means that is in contact with the inner surface of the gun barrel as being moved by a drive means installed inside a cylindrical main body. The cleaning means includes a main member having a circular plate on which a plurality of insertion holes is formed along its circumference; a rotating member formed inside the circular plate and having a motor and a rotating gear interlocking with the motor; and cleaning members formed to be inserted into the insertion holes, respectively, to clean the inner surface of the gun barrel and having lower sides interlocking with the rotating gear, respectively, to be rotated. The apparatus for cleaning a gun barrel is rotated at high speed with an appropriate pressure along the groove part of the gun barrel accurately, and thus a wide area can be cleaned in a short time. Even if the brusher is worn out, an appropriate pressure is maintained by the spring, and thus the amount of wear is compensated for. Since the brusher does not secede from the barrel, the accuracy is increased, and since the respective brushers are replaceable and it is not required to replace the whole cleaning member, the cost is saved. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179593 | Implement Washing Apparatus And Method - An implement washing apparatus is disclosed. A portable, rigid housing defines at least a first basin and a second basin. The first basin has an open top and closed side walls and bottom for containing liquid to soak the implement. The second basin has side walls that include a plurality of bristles in an arrangement directed generally inwardly to a center of the second basin to scrub the implement. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179594 | MANEUVERABLE BRISTLE TOOTHBRUSH - The present invention provides a toothbrush having a bristle-carrying head portion ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110179595 | Toothbrushes - Toothbrush heads, e.g., for power toothbrushes, are provided. The toothbrush heads include a support member and a plurality of bristles or tufts of bristles extending from the support member, the bristles or bristle tufts having different lengths. The contour of the bristles may be selected to allow substantially all of the bristles to contact the dentition during brushing. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179596 | VACUUM CLEANER BASE WITH AGITATOR DRIVE ASSEMBLY - An upright vacuum cleaner comprises a base assembly pivotally connected to an upright assembly. The base assembly comprises an agitator and an agitator drive assembly for selectively driving the agitator. The agitator drive assembly includes a drive disk coupled to a motor shaft, a driven disk which engages the drive disk, and a drive coupling between the driven disk to the agitator. The agitator drive assembly can further include a drive disengager for selectively interrupting the transmission of drive force to the agitator. The agitator drive assembly can further include a speed selector for adjusting the relative speed of rotation of the agitator. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179597 | DEBRIS COLLECTING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A system and method are disclosed for a suction nozzle for attachment to a vacuum source, such as a suction line, to collect debris such as airborne particles. The suction nozzle includes a tubular-shaped funnel with a large mouth at one end, to receive and channel airborne debris to the vacuum source. The suction nozzle also includes a connector at an opposite end of the funnel, for connecting the suction nozzle to a vacuum source. The mouth of the funnel may further include an inwardly-extending rim portion, which is shaped to accommodate objects that may be adjacent to the funnel and its mouth. The mouth includes a lip extending inwardly from the rim of the mouth for helping deflect debris inwardly into the funnel. In one embodiment, the rim portion of the funnel mouth may further include a scraper portion which extends inwardly from the rim, toward the interior of the funnel mouth. This scraper portion is useful for helping to remove debris from instruments or other. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179598 | GUTTER CLEANING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A gutter cleaning system and device for suctioning debris from a gutter mounted on a house or building above ground level for use with a vacuum cleaner and tubular hose extending from the vacuum cleaner comprising a first hollow tubular conduit having a curvilinear shape, a second hollow tubular pipe having a curvature forming a bend of above zero and less than ninety degrees with the second tubular pipe having one open end adapted to be joined to the first hollow tubular conduit and an opposite open end adapted for placement into the gutter to be cleaned and further comprising a manually adjustable locking mechanism and fitting with the locking mechanism and fitting having a first position for interconnecting the first and second pipes to one another at a fixed angular orientation relative to one another and having a second position for disengaging the first and second pipes from one another thereby permitting the angular orientation of the first and second pipes to be manually adjusted into another position to accommodate different gutter/roof configurations. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179599 | DOOR RETAINING DEVICE - The invention relates to a door retaining device comprising a housing and a retaining rod which traverses it, the device furthermore comprising brake means housed in the housing which comprise at least one brake body stressed by a corresponding compression spring towards the retaining rod, the housing being formed by several parts assembled to one another, including a guide body molded in plastic for guiding the rod, provided with a through hole which is traversed by said rod and with at least one side hole in communication with the through hole; and a receptacle, detachably plugged to the side hole of the guide body, which houses and guides the movement of the brake body towards the retaining rod through the mentioned side hole, and in which the compression spring is supported to exert its thrusting action on the brake body. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179600 | HINGE - An interfering assembly of a hinge includes a male element including a first raised portion and a second raised portion, and a female element defining a through hole. A slot apart from a center of the through hole is defined in the female element. An inner ring and an outer ring are formed beside the slot. The inner ring defines a first depressed portion engaged with the first raised portion, and the outer ring defines a second depressed portion engaged with the second raised portion. Widths of the inner ring and the ring slot are gradually varied. During rotation of the rotating member, the first and second raised portions are slid out from the first and second depressed portions, respectively, and then in frictional engagement with the inner and outer rings, together with partial portions of the first and second raised portions covering the slot, correspondingly. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179601 | HINGE - An interfering assembly of a hinge includes a male element including a first raised portion and a second raised portion, and a female element defining a through hole. A sliding surface apart from a center of the through hole protrudes from the female element. An inner slot and an outer slot are formed beside the sliding surface. The female element defines a first depressed portion and a second depressed portion correspondingly engaged with the first and second raised portions. Widths of the inner slot and the outer slot are gradually varied. During rotation of the rotating member, the first and second raised portions are slid out from the first and second depressed portions, respectively, and then in frictional engagement with the sliding surface, together with partial portions covering the inner and outer slots, correspondingly. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179602 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE SYSTEM - In a vehicle door handle system, a handle is pivotally supported by a base member, at least one portion of the base member being attached to an outer panel; and a lever member is pivotally supported by a spindle fixed to the base member and having an axis at a right angle to a plane extending along the outer panel, the lever member being interlocked and connected with a handle arm configured to pivot with the handle and the lever member being linked to a latch device. An attachment part which attaches the base member to the outer panel is disposed coaxially with the spindle. Accordingly, it is possible to attach the base member to the outer panel while avoiding the bulkiness of conventional systems. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179603 | Adjustable drawer handle - Disclosed is a universal drawer handle that is capable of being mounted to drawer fronts using pre-existing mounting holes extending through the drawer fronts, regardless of the position of such mounting holes. One or more clamping members clamp a base of the drawer handle to the outer surface of a drawer front. A clamping member anchor extends through the drawer front from the back of the drawer front and into each clamping member, in turn pulling the base of the drawer handle against the drawer front. Each clamping member is configured to slide within a channel extending through the base, thus allowing the longitudinal position of the clamping member with respect to the base to be adjusted as may be necessary to accommodate pre-existing holes in the drawer front that resulted from prior installations of alternative drawer pulls, while keeping such clamping member fully hidden from view. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179604 | CLASP - An improved clasp includes first and second clasp portions, each having an attaching front edge, a mounting rear edge, a high-strength magnet imbedded adjacent the front edge and a receiving cavity adjacent the rear edge. The cavity receives an end of a band or strap. The first portion has a covering lip attached to an upper surface above the front edge. The lip extends outwardly toward the rear edge of the second portion upon joining of the portions. The lip extends between the side edges of the first portion. The improvement includes a protective ledge that extends outwardly from a lower surface of the second portion toward the rear edge of the first portion upon joining of the portions. The ledge extends between first and second side edges of the second portion. A bracelet that has the improved bracelet clasp prevents pinching of skin of the wearer's wrist upon joining. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179605 | Magnetic hook and loop interface system - An interface system for hook and loop engagement structures comprises a first interface patch and a second interface patch. The first interface patch has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface thereof. Hook engagement structures extend from the first major surface of the first interface patch. A first magnetic element is embedded within the first interface patch between said first and second major surfaces thereof. The second interface patch has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface thereof. Loop engagement structures extend from the first major surface of the second interface patch. A second magnetic element is embedded within the second interface patch between said first and second major surfaces thereof. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179606 | PANEL CLAMP - A clamp includes a first member, a washer, a nut, a threaded bolt, a spring and a torsion spring. The first member may include side portions and have a first opening. The washer may include a second opening and at least one portion protruding in a downward direction from an upper surface of the washer. The nut may have an upper surface, a lower surface and a threaded opening. The threaded bolt may be disposed through the first opening, the second opening and the threaded opening. The spring may be located between a portion of the first member and the washer. The torsion spring may be located between the washer and the nut, where the torsion spring causes the nut to rotate when force is applied to an upper part of the first member. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179607 | QUICK RELEASE APPARATUS FOR AN SCBA FRAME - A quick release apparatus for rapid disconnection of a worker's waist belt from a self-contained breathing apparatus support frame. The apparatus includes a frame-connecting lumbar support pad that attaches to the interior side of the SCBA unit lower lumbar support plate and includes a front side and a rear side. The apparatus further includes a belt-capturing element disposed on the front side of the lumbar support pad and at least one frame connector disposed on the rear side. A rapid release member is slidably inserted through a portion of either one or both of the lumbar support pad or the belt-capturing member, such that pulling the rapid release member away from the lower lumbar support pad effects a rapid release of said apparatus from the SCBA support frame. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179608 | QUICK RELEASE APPARATUS FOR AN SCBA FRAME - A quick release apparatus for rapid disconnection of a rescue worker's waist belt from a self-contained breathing apparatus support frame. The apparatus includes a belt connection apparatus for connection to a wearer's waist belt, an SCBA frame connection apparatus connected to the SCBA frame, and a coupling apparatus including at least one pullable rapid release member that moves in a first direction to couple the belt connection apparatus to the SCBA frame connection apparatus and in a second direction to rapidly decouple the belt connection apparatus from the SCBA frame connection apparatus in such a manner that the SCBA frame is disconnected from the waist belt and the wearer can entirely remove the SCBA from his or her body while leaving the waist belt and any accoutrements attached thereto in place and on his or her person. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179609 | STRAP-TIGHTENING DEVICE - A strap-tightening device includes a frame, a handle connected to the frame and a reel located on the frame. A first detent is located on the frame. A second detent is located on the handle. The second detent includes two horns each including a downward prong and an upward prong. The reel includes a cylinder and two ratcheted wheels attached to the cylinder. The ratcheted wheels are engaged with the upward prongs of the horns of the second detent during pivoting of the handle in a direction to cause the cylinder to reel in a strap. The ratcheted wheels are engaged with the first detent during pivoting of the handle in an opposite direction to prevent the handle from spinning the cylinder to reel out the strap. A withdrawing unit spins the reel to withdraw the strap. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179610 | Device for preventing jamming of a fibrous material subject to a compressive treatment in a stuffing chamber defined by a feed roll and a retard roll - A device for preventing jamming of a fibrous material subject to a compressive treatment in a stuffing chamber defined by a feed roll and a retard roll. The device includes an impact blade and a stabilizing apparatus. The impact blade is rigid and interchangeable. The stabilizing apparatus stabilizes the impact blade against moving away from the feed roll to prevent the jamming of the fibrous material between the feed roll and the impact blade during the compressive treatment of the fibrous material. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179611 | APPARATUS FOR NEEDLING A FIBROUS WEB - An apparatus is described for needling a fibrous web having at least one needle bar. On its underside, the needle bar carries a needle board with a multiplicity of needles, wherein the needle bar is guided via a movably held bar carrier. The bar carrier is driven in an oscillating manner with a superimposed horizontal and vertical movement by a crank mechanism drive. To this end, a phase shifting device is provided, by which the crankshafts of the crank mechanism drive can be adjusted depending on the phase relation. Here, the movement of the bar carrier is guided by a guide device. In order to obtain stable guidance with high flexibility in every situation, according to the invention the guide device is formed by a steering rod which is connected at one end to the bar carrier by a rotary joint and which is coupled with the other end to a steering gear by a second rotary joint. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179612 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TAMPON - An apparatus for manufacturing a tampon which includes an absorbent body, an accommodating member and a pushing member, includes: an orienting mechanism; a first inserting mechanism that inserts the pushing member into the accommodating member; and a second inserting mechanism that inserts the absorbent body into the accommodating member in which the pushing member is inserted. The orienting mechanism has an opening through which the accommodating member is inputted; a pair of first protruded parts; and a pair of second protruded parts located on other-end side in the longitudinal direction of the opening and protruding inwardly in an opposing manner into the opening, a gap between the pair of first protruded parts, and a gap between the pair of second protruded parts being greater than the external diameter of the minor diameter part and smaller than the external diameter of the major diameter part. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179613 | PACKAGE MANUFACTURING METHOD, PIEZOELECTRIC VIBRATOR MANUFACTURING METHOD, OSCILLATOR, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND RADIO-CONTROLLED TIMEPIECE - A package manufacturing method capable of manufacturing a package easily and efficiently. The package manufacturing method includes a jig disposing step of disposing a covering jig covering an outer peripheral portion on one surface of a first board so as to expose a hole forming region through a jig opening formed on the covering jig; and a filling step of filling a filling material constituting at least a part of penetration electrodes into holes. The filling step includes a metal mask disposing step of disposing a metal mask | 2011-07-28 |
20110179614 | PIEZOELECTRIC MIRROR DEVICE, OPTICAL EQUIPMENT INCORPORATING THE SAME, AND PIEZOELECTRIC MIRROR DEVICE FABRICATION PROCESS - A piezoelectric mirror device fabrication process, including: dividing a silicon wafer into a multiplicity of segments, wherein on one surface of said silicon wafer per segment, a pair of lower electrodes, a mirror portion positioned between said lower electrodes and a pair of mirror support portions adapted to join said mirror portion to said lower electrodes are formed of an electrically conductive material having a Young's modulus of up to 160 GPa and a melting point higher than that of a piezoelectric element to be formed later; stacking the piezoelectric element and an upper electrode on said lower electrodes; removing the silicon wafer in a desired pattern from another surface of said silicon wafer per segment and obtaining a multiplicity of piezoelectric mirror devices; and dicing said multiplicity of piezoelectric mirror devices into individual ones. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179615 | MOVING BODY SEPARATING DEVICE - The moving body separating device includes a separating device main body, which separates an upstream-side moving body disposed on a base plate to be movable in a straight-line direction and a downstream-side moving body connected to the upstream-side moving body on the base plate at a prescribed separating point when moving to a downstream side. The separating device main body includes a rotary body for pushing out the downstream-side moving body towards the downstream side through a rotary action, a supporting shaft held by the upstream-side moving body for supporting the rotary body to be freely rotatable, and an original-position returning spring held by the supporting shaft for returning the rotary body to an original position. A protrusion member which applies a rotary pressure force to the rotary body is fixed at a prescribed separating point on the base plate by corresponding to one end part of the rotary body. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179616 | Brake Drum/Brake Rotor Removal Tool - A pulling tool includes a elongated main support body having a plurality of retention holes formed on opposite sides thereof. An actuator stem member is threadably mounted in the support body. A pair of jaw members is slidably mounted on opposite side of the support body. The jaw members have extended hook portions adapted to engage an outer periphery of a wheel element removably mounted on a stationary wheel mounting member. A pair of tubular holders is slidably mounted on opposite sides of the support body, and retained against outer faces of the jaw members to prevent lateral outward movement of the jaw members on the support body and to orient the jaw members substantially perpendicularly to the support body. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179617 | Tube Applicator - Apparatus to connect a flexible tube to a spigot on bio-disposable systems. The apparatus comprises a support for a spigot and jaws for gripping and holding a flexible tube. The jaws open and close for insertion of the flexible tube either under manual or pneumatic force. The jaws also include a front section that is openable against a resistance. In use, the end of the spigot is place inside the end of the flexible tube, the spigot is then positioned on the support, and the tube clamped into the jaws. Either on manual or pneumatic action, the spigot is advanced into the flexible tube within the jaws. The front section of the jaw opening slightly to accommodate the spigot, while the back section of the jaw holds the tube firmly in position. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179618 | SUPPORT APPARATUS - A support apparatus for assembling a frame comprising: a first support member for supporting a first frame member; a second support member spaced apart from the first support member for supporting a second frame member and allowing the first and second frame members to be connected by a third frame member; and rotating means for rotating the first and second support members to allow the first and second frame members to be connected by a fourth frame member. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179619 | Method and Device for Producing Photovoltaic Modules - An apparatus and a method for automatically joining components of photovoltaic elements are disclosed. The apparatus includes: a) at least two manufacturing lines and at least two assembly bridges for joining the substrates, films and glass panes, b) a stacking device for film feeding and a conveyor belt for feeding the glass panes, c) devices for centering and suctioning the films and the glass plates, d) devices for transporting and fixing the film transport frame and the glass transport frame e) devices for lowering the films and the glass plates from the respective transport frames, and f) devices for further transport. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179620 | SEAL PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY - A seal protector assembly is provided. The seal protector assembly includes a cavity for encasing a seal. A plug or cap is removably attached to the protector seal. After shipment of the transmission, the plug or cap is removed. Once any potential damage to the seal during assembly has passed, the protector is then removed. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179621 | FIXTURE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A fixture apparatus includes at least one top vacuum chuck and a driving mechanism. The at least one top vacuum chuck is capable of applying negative force to a surface of a top cover of an electronic device. The driving mechanism is connected to the at least one top vacuum chuck. The driving mechanism is capable of driving the top vacuum chuck to disengage the top cover from a bottom cover of the electronic device. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179622 | Reusable Temporary Aircraft Traffic Safety Markers - The present embodiment relates to a temporary, portable marker system for directing aircraft traffic while in the air or on the ground. It relates to a marker or markers that have a predetermined shape that conveys information to air or ground traffic, such as an “X”, a “Rectangle”, a “Chevron” or a series or combination thereof, and being sized at least large enough so as to be seen by air or ground traffic. The marker is displayed on a generally horizontal surface in a generally horizontal fashion and may include elements for receiving various fasteners to permit the marker to be strapped to anchors in the ground or other generally horizontal surface which is off of the expected aircraft traveled surface in such a manner as to secure the marker(s) and maintain the marker(s) shape. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179623 | Tapered Spiral Welded Structure - A method for creating a tapered spiral welded conical structure where the overall shape of the cone is first graphically slit axially and unwrapped, and then a series of construction arcs and lines are created to form the edge lines of a strip that can then be wrapped (rolled) to form a tapered conical structure. The edges of the spirally wound strip can be welded together, and a very large conical structure can thus be achieved. Various construction options are presented from a constant width strip to strip made from straight segments. Equations are given for the formation of the strips to enable those skilled in the art of spiral welded tubing to practice the invention. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179624 | ANIMATED ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - A method for assembling furniture provided in an unassembled kit is provided. A 3D inventory of parts of an unassembled kit of furniture from assembly instructions is displayed on an electronic display. A plurality of 3D animated steps for assembling the furniture is then displayed. The steps are displayed according to respective time periods for completing the respective steps according to an average assembler's assembly ability. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179625 | Caster locking system for medical transport cart - A transport cart for attaching to a patient care apparatus having a locking system that converts the forward caster of the transport cart from an omni-directional pivotable caster to a fixed directional device by restraining its pivoting about a vertical axis. The forward caster is located at about the center of the footprint of the combined transport cart/patient care apparatus and the fixed directional movement of the forward caster provides stability in moving the combined apparatus. The locking mechanism may be internal to the caster or may have a pair of pivotable lock arms that contact the patient care apparatus as the two are brought together and the pivotable lock arms pivot to a locked position where they sandwich the caster therebetween to restrain its ability to pivot. The locking mechanism automatically or manually releases the forward caster to again freely pivot when the transport cart/patient care apparatus are separated. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179626 | METHOD FOR INSTALLING A DOME-SHAPED PRESSURE BULKHEAD IN A REAR SECTION OF AN AIRCRAFT, AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method for installing an especially dome-shaped pressure bulkhead on a one-piece, substantially conical rear section for an aircraft, wherein said rear section comprises a connection area and an end area, comprising the steps:
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20110179627 | WORKPIECE ASSEMBLING METHOD - A workpiece assembling method uses an assembly work cell, the assembly work cell including: a worker station at which a worker works; an apparatus station at which an apparatus works; and a transfer unit that transfers a workpiece to be processed between the worker station and the apparatus station. In the method, the workpiece to be processed is alternately moved by the transfer unit between the worker station and the apparatus station, so that the worker and the apparatus alternately assemble the workpiece. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179628 | METHOD FOR ARRANGING AND FASTENING A DECORATIVE STRIP IN THE REGION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WINDOW - The invention relates to a method for arranging and fastening a decorative strip ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110179629 | PANEL LOADING METHOD AND PANEL-LOADING SUPPORT DEVICE - A panel loading method for loading an inner panel to an outer panel that has a bent portion provided by bending a periphery thereof, the outer panel and the inner panel being overlapped to integrate the outer panel and the inner panel at the periphery thereof. The method includes: providing at least one of the outer panel and the inner panel by an elastic body; disposing the outer panel onto a panel receiver so that the bent portion is directed upward; placing a guide plate on or above the bent portion; loading the inner panel into the outer panel from above the guide plate; and inserting the inner panel into an inside of the bent portion. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179630 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DENTAL PROSTHESIS - A method for manufacturing a dental prosthesis is disclosed. The method includes a first step of photographing a patient's mouth with a dental cone beam CT, a second step of converting CT data photographed at the first step into a CAD file, a third step of designing a shape of the dental prosthesis with the CAD file using CAD software, a fourth step of correcting the shape of the designed prosthesis using occlusion simulation software, a fifth step of converting the shape of the prosthesis which is designed finally into manufacturing data, and a sixth step of transmitting the manufacturing data to a dental prosthesis manufacturing machine, thus manufacturing the dental prosthesis. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179631 | Processes for Producing Optical Elements Showing Virtual Images - A virtual image (VI) device displays an image that appears to lie above or below the plane of the device. A method of manufacturing a VI display device includes calculating an initial VI flux pattern based on an object and then fabricating a substrate having a VI array pattern based on the initial VI flux pattern. A plurality of lenses may then be applied over the VI array pattern. The VI substrate may be static or dynamic, and may show grey scale information. A photomask may be used as an intermediate element in the manufacture of the VI substrate, or may act as the VI substrate itself. A method of producing the initial VI flux pattern includes virtually tracing rays generated by different points of the object to an image plane and ii) summing the rays from the different points. The rays may be traced through a lens array. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179632 | Method of forming a wood board incorporating embedded sound attenuating elements and stiffening elements - A board comprised of a wood structure having a first surface, a second surface, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge and opposing ends. Sound attenuating elements embedded within the wood structure and stiffening elements positioned within the wood structure to coincide with the location of floor joist to which the board will be secured. The boards further forming a ceiling/floor structure by laying a single set of the boards adjacent to each other and securing them to the floor joists. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179633 | METHOD OF RESIN SEALING PERMANENT MAGNETS IN LAMINATED ROTOR CORE - A method comprising: a first process of placing a laminated rotor core in a preheating device to preheat the laminated core; a second process of removing the preheated laminated core from the preheating device and disposing the laminated core between upper and lower dies of a resin sealing apparatus; a third process of pressing the laminated core by the upper and lower dies and liquefying resin material in resin reservoir pots by heating; and a fourth process of ejecting the liquefied resin material from the pots into the magnet insertion holes by plungers inserted and moving vertically in the pots and thermally curing the resin material. The method improves efficiency of resin sealing the permanent magnets in the laminated core. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179634 | METHOD OF MAKING A TRANSDUCER WITH A CONDUCTIVE MAGNETIC LAYER - A transducer includes a first layer that is selectively deposited in a contact region to form a core, and selectively deposited in a transducer region to form a first element of the transducer. The transducer includes an electrically conductive magnetic deposit. The electrically conductive magnetic deposit forms a sidewall on the core. The electrically conductive magnetic deposit forms a second element of the transducer in the transducer region. The second element of the transducer has a planarized surface that is coplanar with a planarized surface of the sidewall. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179635 | CPP Structure with enhanced GMR ratio - A CPP-GMR spin valve having a CoFe/NiFe composite free layer is disclosed in which Fe content of the CoFe layer ranges from 20 to 70 atomic % and Ni content in the NiFe layer varies from 85 to 100 atomic % to maintain low Hc and λ | 2011-07-28 |
20110179636 | INTERCALATION ANODE PROTECTION FOR CELLS WITH DISSOLVED LITHIUM POLYSULFIDES - Battery cells having lithium intercalation anodes protected by surface coatings and active sulfur cathodes, and methods for their fabrication, provide improved battery cell performance. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179637 | SLURRY COATING METHOD FOR MAKING BATTERIES - A method of making a battery (preferably, an IMD battery) that includes applying a cathode material slurry that includes an active cathode material, a binder, an optional thickener and/or an optional dispersant, and a solvent to at least one major surface of a current collector. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179638 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING METHOD - An object of the invention is to provide an electronic component mounting system and an electronic component mounting method which can execute component mounting work on a plurality of boards simultaneously, concurrently and efficiently so that high productivity and responsiveness to production of many items can be achieved consistently. Provided is an electronic component mounting line ( | 2011-07-28 |
20110179639 | PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION TOOL AND METHOD OF USING THE COMPRESSION TOOL TO ATTACH A CABLE CONNECTOR - A tool for changing first and second parts of a connector from a pre-assembly relationship into an assembled relationship. The tool is portable and has a frame with an operating mechanism thereon. The operating mechanism has a plunger that is movable to thereby change the relationship of the connector parts. The operating mechanism is operable by a pressurized fluid within a container that is connected to the frame. | 2011-07-28 |
20110179640 | ENHANCED MAGNETIC SELF-ASSEMBLY USING INTEGRATED MICROMAGNETS - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and system for magnetic self-assembly (MSA) of one or more parts to another part. Assembly occurs when the parts having magnet patterns bond to one another. Such bonding can result in energy minima The magnetic forces and torques—controlled by the size, shape, material, and magnetization direction of the magnetic patterns cause the components to rotate and align. Specific embodiments of MSA can offer self-assembly features such as angular orientation, where assembly is restricted to one physical orientation; inter-part bonding allowing assembly of free-floating components to one another; assembly of free-floating components to a substrate; and bonding specificity, where assembly is restricted to one type of component when multiple components may be present. | 2011-07-28 |