38th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110225695 | LIFE-SAVING DEVICE - A life-saving device has a garment and at least one airbag assembly. The at least one airbag assembly is mounted on the garment and each one of the at least one airbag assembly has a gas cylinder, a gas tube, multiple airbag layers and at least one connecting tube. The gas cylinder is attached to the garment. The gas tube is connected between the gas cylinder and the airbag layers. Each one of the at least one connecting tube is connected between two adjacent airbag layers. A user wearing the life-saving device can actuate the gas cylinder when falling from high altitudes to inflate the airbag layers via the gas tube and the at least one connecting tube. The inflated airbag layers will provide an air resistance to slow down the falling speed. Therefore, the user can safely descend to the ground. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225696 | Free-Floating Dual Layer Swimsuit - A swimsuit comprising an inner compression layer attached to an outer layer in a free floating manner is provided. The inner compression layer shapes, contours and slims the wearer's body, whereas the outer layer provides an aesthetically pleasing design. The inner and outer layers are positioned substantially independent from each other on the wearer's body for their respective purposes. It is further contemplated that the outer layer provides an additional shaping, contouring and slimming function in addition to the inner compression layer. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225697 | Lingerie with electronic closures undone by cellular phone or an electronic game - Electrically operable garment closures for use with one at least items of clothing. The closures may be made to open in response to a plurality of signals including information related a game of chance, a card game or a board game. The closures may also respond to a mobile phone arranged for digitally imaging the item of clothing. The phone is preferably arranged to process the imaged information for displaying the relative location of the closures on a touch responsive display. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225698 | Ventilation device for clothing - A selectively openable or closeable ventilation device integrated into an article of clothing, having a first air-permeable panel integrated into the article of clothing in a frame. A second air-permeable panel ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225699 | HOODED GARMENT - A hooded garment which is worn by a user and comprising a hood adapted to be worn on a user's head, the hood including a back head portion, a top portion, two opposed lateral portions, a front head portion and a neck portion circumferentially extending around the user's neck, the back head portion and a back of the neck portion forming a back portion of the hood, a face opening defined in the front head portion through which a user's face protrudes, the face opening being located between the top portion, the lateral portions and the neck portion of the hood, an elastic member located on the back portion, and a pocket portion in the back portion above the elastic member, the pocket portion being able to accommodate at least some of a user's loose hair. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225700 | Bank undergarments - The present invention provides an entire line of undergarments for wear by men and women including panties, bras, T-shirts, boxers and briefs, with each garment from the line featuring discreetly hidden storage pockets incorporated into their design. Designed to provide consumers a hands free means of storing identification cards, credit cards, money or other small accessories without requiring the use of an easily pick pocketed wallet or purse, the Bank Undergarments line is produced in a range of sizes to accommodate females and males of a variety of statures and heights. The undergarments of the present invention are similar in design and function to traditional undergarments, with the added enhancement of the aforementioned pockets. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225701 | NECK TIE WITH PRE-MANUFACTURED KNOT - A pre-manufactured knot for a neck tie has a cylindrical, hollow ring configured to simulate the appearance of a conventional knot on a neck tie. A loop of the neck tie is passed through the ring and placed around the neck of a wearer. The loop is then tightened so as to approximate the size of the wearer's neck and the ring rests in the join of the shirt collar. The ring bears a pattern to match the pattern on the neck tie. An insert-tee is included to lock the ring in place with respect to the neck tie. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225702 | NECKTIE ASSEMBLY - A necktie assembly comprises a necktie ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225703 | ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING FOR REMOVABLY SECURING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An arrangement for removably securing an electronic device to a hand covering. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225704 | Video game remote controller glove attachment device - A video game remote controller glove attachment device that uses one or more hook material patches stitched onto the palm of a glove that removably connect to one or more loop material stripes adhesively affixed to one or more side walls of a video game remote controller. The glove attachment device enables a person to have a generally secure grasp of a video game remote controller without losing control of the remote controller during use while still keeping a natural and true feel between the hand and video game remote controller. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225705 | HEARING PROTECTIVE DEVICE WITH MOISTURE RESISTANT EARMUFF SOUND ABSORBERS - An earmuff hearing protective device whose earmuffs each include a generally cup-shaped, substantially rigid shell having a head-facing rim; a head-engaging, ear-encircling cushion affixed to the rim; and a sound absorber inside the shell. The sound absorber has a moisture-resistant integral skin substantially surrounding an open cell foam interior having lower density and greater porosity than that of the skin. The skin helps discourage moisture pickup and microbial growth. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225706 | Hybrid Head Covering - A versatile protective headgear which is a close replica of a football helmet, fabricated from a lightweight, suitable foam material that is conformable and resilient, capable of absorbing energy and protecting the wearer from lacerations and/or contusions from incidental contact in outdoor sporting activities. The headgear provides warmth and protection from moisture in cold weather, but the internal design also provides sufficient ventilation for year around use. The foam material can be produced in a variety of colors and has a smooth external surface that will accept paint and decals for authentic team identification. The headgear may be held in place by a standard football chin strap and is designed to have a removable face mask. The authentic appearance and cold weather protection it provides makes it an effective and desirable head covering for all cold weather recreational and work activities, including attendance at football games. Its flexibility permits packing for travel and storage. The simple construction from one piece of material makes is easy and economical to manufacture. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225707 | EYEWEAR ASSEMBLY FOR ATTACHMENT TO A HARD HAT - An eyewear assembly for attachment to a hard hat, the hard hat including a main body and a visor, the eyewear assembly including at least one eyewear member, a mounting means to attach the set of eyewear to the headwear including an arcuate body adapted to substantially correspond to the shape of the visor of the hard hat, a rearwardly projecting locating tongue and at least one deformable attachment portion such that the mounting means is clamped to the visor of the hard hat by the at least one deformable attachment portion and at least one rotation mechanism associated with the mounting means and the eyewear to allow movement of the at least one eyewear member relative to the at least one mounting means between a use position in front of a wearer's eyes and a stored position adjacent the visor of the headwear. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225708 | Method and device of a plate for providing a surface for attachment of a chin pad on a baseball or softball fielders face mask. - A method and device of a plate for providing a surface for attachment of a chin pad on a baseball or softball fielders face. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225709 | EYEWEAR WITH INTERCHANGEABLE LENS MECHANISM - Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225710 | EYEWEAR WITH ENHANCED PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION - Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225711 | EYEWEAR WITH RIGID LENS SUPPORT - Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225712 | BARRIER SUIT - A barrier suit ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225713 | NECK PROTECTOR - Formed by a rear shield ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225714 | DRAIN CLEANING AND CLEARING ASSEMBLY - A drain cleaning and clearing assembly is revealed. The assembly includes an elastic tube and a cleaning head mounted to a sleeve-jointed part on one end of the elastic tube. The cleaning head includes an integrated inner tube and an integrated outer tube. A tubular opening is disposed on and penetrating two ends of the inner tube while a water inlet is arranged around the outer tube. The water inlet is connected with a columnar water outlet between the inner tube and the outer tube. A projecting stop flange is provided protruding from the bottom end of the inner tube. Thus water flow is ejected from the tubular opening of the cleaning head and the columnar water outlet respectively to form a water jet and radial water flow. Thereby stuff clogged in a drain is removed and a drain wall is cleaned by water flow. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225715 | External Float Extension - Various methods and systems are provided for external float extensions. In one embodiment, an external float extension includes an external adjustment rod configured to affix to a quick flush float of a dual flush assembly and an external float configured to be positioned on the external adjustment rod. In another embodiment, a dual flush assembly includes a quick flush float, an external adjustment rod affixed to the quick flush float, and an external float positioned on the external adjustment rod. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225716 | HEAD FOR IN-FLOOR POOL CLEANING SYSTEM - A cleaning head for an in-floor pool cleaning system includes a sleeve with a top opening and an insert configured to be retained within the sleeve. The insert has a first body portion with an aperture wherein the first body portion is configured to fit through the top opening, and a second body portion that is configured to not fit through the top opening. A passage runs through the insert to the aperture. The insert has a first position in which it is retained in the sleeve. When water pressure is applied to the bottom of the cleaning head, the insert is moved upward to a second position so the aperture extends beyond the top opening in the sleeve and pressurized water exists the aperture to move debris. The cleaning head also includes a conical spring to bias the insert towards the first position. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225717 | VALVE FOR IN-FLOOR POOL CLEANING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a valve for use in in-floor pool cleaning systems. The valve has a housing with an inlet port, an internal cavity and multiple outlet ports. A drive source, which can be an impeller positioned in the cavity and in fluid communication with the inlet port, is directly or indirectly (such as by a gear assembly) connected to a fluid control plate that has one or more apertures. As fluid enters the cavity through the inlet port the drive rotates the fluid control plate. As the plate rotates the aperture(s) rotate to allow the fluid to pass through the aperture(s) and into the respective outlet ports. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225718 | KIT AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING A SWIMMING POOL CLEANER FROM BECOMING CAUGHT ON A MAIN DRAIN COVER - A kit for preventing a swimming pool cleaner from becoming caught on a main drain cover of a swimming pool including a flexible clip-on protective device with a printed company logo and an installation tool with three cylindrical retainers. The installation tool mounts the clip-on protective device onto the main drain cover to force the swimming pool cleaner to tilt to one side, so that the suction forces of the swimming pool cleaner and the main drain will not interact with each other. The installation tool is made by injection molding with a uniform thickness of 0.165 inch. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225719 | EXPANDABLE POOL SYSTEM - A portable swimming pool comprising a base having a perimeter; and a side wall erected upright. The side wall includes a top and a bottom, such that the bottom of the side wall is coupled to the perimeter of the base. The side wall incorporates an expansion system that enables the side wall to increase and decrease to different heights, and thus increasing/decreasing the depth/volume of the pool. The expansion system can include a zipper means that extends about the circumference or perimeter of the swimming pool. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225720 | SPAS AND BATHING SYSTEMS WITH UPGRADEABLE AND INTERCHANGEABLE JET STATIONS - A bathing system with a molded shell has hollows in the shell. A canister installed in each hollow with jets mounted upon the front jet plate of the canister. The canister is of simple construction that is mounted in a hollow and is removable and interchangeable for easy upgrading and repair of the bathing system. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225721 | Freeze Prevention for a Spa Having a Spa Pack Powered Through a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter - Systems and methods for preventing water from freezing in a spa or hot tub featuring a spa pack having a pump, heater and controller connected to a spa power supply through a ground fault circuit interrupter. A sensor is used to monitor an operating condition of the spa pack that is initially electrically connected to the spa power supply in order to activate at least one freeze prevention device if the operating condition of the spa pack changes due to electrical disconnection from the spa power supply by the ground fault circuit interrupter. The freeze prevention device features a heater, a circulating pump or both, and keeps water in the tub and the piping associated therewith from freezing. A switching arrangement is provided for deactivating the system outside the winter season when freeze protection is not required. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225722 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING SHOWER WATER IN A CLOSED LOOP, AND SHOWER EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SUCH A DEVICE - Device for distributing shower water in a closed circuit designed for a shower having a shower pan, at least one element for spraying water, connected to a water supply network via a device for controlling water flow, whereby the device includes a set of intake element and redistribution element connected to at least one element for spraying water, provided with an element for starting and stopping, and an element for closing the outlet for draining the shower pan. The intake element includes an intake pump also positioned on the base of the shower pan so that the pump is able to draw in water from the shower pan and to feed it back, via the water redistribution element to the element suitable for spraying water, the pump being isolated from the shower space by being arranged in a housing provided in the shower pan or essentially at the raised edge thereof. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225723 | SHOWER ATTACHMENT AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - The invention is directed to a shower attachment capable of affixing to a standard residential or commercial shower enclosure. The shower attachment uses existing plumbing to supply pressurized water to a water intake, which in turn feeds a vertical assembly. The vertical assembly includes a stabilizing rod having a top end and corresponding back end. A pivot arm having a first portion and corresponding second portion connects to the stabilizing rod. A detachable shower wand is positioned at the second portion of the pivot arm, which is capable of receiving pressurized water from the water intake. In addition, a horizontal assembly connects to the bottom end of the shower attachment to secure the device to the shower enclosure. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225724 | VERTICAL POSITIONING SHOWER ATTACHMENT - The invention is directed to a shower assembly which can be placed in a standard shower enclosure which receives pressurized water from the existing plumbing. Such shower assembly comprises a vertical assembly positioned within an outer housing. The vertical assembly includes a positioning rod which maintains a rotatable belt. A dispenser having a shower head with jet sprays is affixed to the belt and capable of moving about the positioning rod. Positioned proximate the positioning rod is a hydraulic turbine which engages the belt to move the dispenser about a user. The hydraulic turbine includes an inlet capable of receiving pressurized water and directing the pressurized water into a turbine wheel to position the dispenser. Optionally, the assembly can include a controller which directs both the hydraulic turbine but also the dispenser. The controller includes a processor, a memory device, a power supply and a display. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225725 | Portable Eyewash Assembly - A portable eyewash assembly comprising a keg-style container filled with liquid under pressure, eyewash components for emergency flushing of one's eyes, and an adapter connecting the eyewash components to the keg in fluid communication. Additionally, the eyewash assembly can include a handheld hose component for other, non-eye related emergencies connected to the adaptor. Additional components, such as a pressure gauge, relief valve and air in-take valve can also be connected to the adapter. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225726 | IRRIGATION, DEBRIDEMENT AND CLEANING BASIN - A basin for use in at least one of irrigation, debridement, cleaning and other procedures on a subject's appendage includes a flexible body including one or more walls. A first wall can define an appendage contour, which can flex under the weight of the appendage, providing a comfortable seat that conforms to the subject's appendage. The body can be a monolithic, one-piece structure constructed from a closed cell foam. The body can include integral stiffening structures that enhance its rigidity yet still enable the basin to be flexible when adjacent another appendage or body portion. The basin can include a sloped bottom to direct fluids toward an outlet port for draining, and baffles projecting from the bottom. The basin can include a reticulated foam insert positioned adjacent the bottom, on the baffles, where the insert minimizes splash back yet adequately captures debris and other items washed from the appendage. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225727 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR ROTATING SLEEP SURFACE TRANSFER SYSTEM - An occupant transfer system comprising a bed including a mattress or other sleep support structure mounted on an endless loop of flexible material, the loop extending over a plurality of rollers or guide members extending longitudinally of the bed; drive means adapted to cause rotation of the endless loop so that the sleep support structure moves laterally across the bed so that an occupant located on the sleep support structure is moved laterally across the bed in use. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225728 | TYM-LYN PORTABLE LIFT SYSTEM - A mobile patient lift system comprising: a frame assembly; the frame assembly including, a plurality of inter-lockable modular vertical frame posts, a plurality of variably lockable corner and vertical couplers, a top horizontal support bar with a lifting eye. The system further comprises a patient suspension bar; a lifting means; a driver bar assembly; two caster wheel assemblies with wheel locks; and optionally at least one horizontal stabilizer bar connectable between the modular vertical frame posts via T-shaped couplers. The mobile patient lift system is for use in lifting patients in hospitals, homes and other interior spaces. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225729 | BABY CARRIER WITH AN ADJUSTABLE BACK PLATE - A baby carrier with an adjustable back plate comprises a main body, a back plate, a belt and a belt adjustment mechanism. The main body has a bottom wall, two long side walls and two short side walls. The back plate is pivoted on the bottom wall for support baby-occupant in a selected inclination. The belt has a distal end affixed to one side of the main body and an adjustable length for passing across underneath the back plate for retaining the back plate in the selected inclination angle. The belt adjustment mechanism is mounted on the opposite side of the main body for adjusting the adjustable length of the belt by pulling the free end thereof and pressing the back plate downwardly just under the instinct of the care-giver. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225730 | Rocking Device - A rocking device comprising: a base unit; first and second profiled tracks, each defining a close undulating path, the tracks being associated with the base unit; at least one track follower, arranged to interact with the at least one of the profiled tracks; a rotation arrangement to impart relative rotational movement between each of the profiled tracks and the track follower, thereby creating relative displacement between the track follower and the base unit; and a support unit carried by the track follower. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225731 | Inflatable mattress with side cushions for a truck bed - An inflatable mattress for use on a truck bed is disclosed and claimed. The inflatable mattress includes left and right lateral sides. Each lateral side includes a recession dimensioned to receive a respective one of the wheel wells. The inflatable mattress also includes left and right side cushions disposed above and in contact with an upper surface of the mattress adjacent the left and right lateral sides, respectively. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225732 | Multipurpose Personal Blanket - A multipurpose personal blanket includes a blanket member having a front side opposite a back side and opposed side edges connecting the front and back sides, the blanket member having upper and lower ends extending between the side edges. The blanket includes a padded area proximate the blanket member upper end. The blanket member defines a hole proximate the padded area configured to receive the head of the person therethrough. The blanket member includes an elongate configuration such that a torso, legs, and feet are covered when the person's head is in the hole. The blanket includes a foot pocket attached to the back side of the blanket member that defines an interior space with an open top for access thereto. The hole is offset from the padded area so that a user's head is supported thereby when a wearer is in a recumbent position. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225733 | HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR CONTROL APPARATUS FOR A STRETCHER - A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a plurality of casters coupled to the frame and supporting the frame above a floor, a wheel, a push handle that is coupled to the frame and that is gripable to maneuver the patient support apparatus along the floor, and a brake handle coupled to the push handle and movable to move a brake to impede rotation of the wheel. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225734 | Control System For Adjustment Apparatuses That Can Be Actuated By Way Of Electric Motors And Method For Generating Reliable Control Signals For Adjustment Apparatuses That Can Be Actuated By Way Of Electric Motors - The invention relates to a control system for adjustment apparatuses that can be actuated by way of electric motors, which apparatuses are provided for beds, more particularly for hospital beds, nursing beds or the like, and also to a method for generating reliable control signals for adjustment apparatuses that can be actuated by way of electric motors, which apparatuses are provided for beds, more particularly for hospital beds, nursing beds or the like, with at least one control unit and at least one operating apparatus, comprising a manual switch for the patient, wherein the method comprises the monitoring and processing of output signals from the operating apparatus, and the generating of control signals in the control unit on the basis of output signals from the operating apparatus, wherein the monitoring and processing of the output signals is brought about at least in part by means of at least one processor in the control unit, and the method is distinguished by virtue of the fact that at least one control signal is additionally generated directly on the operating apparatus, which control signal, bypassing the processor, enables or blocks at least one adjustment apparatus. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225735 | Reconfigurable Pillow - A pillow that can be manipulated into a variety of bent/folded/twisted configurations and can retain each of those configurations until manipulated into a different configuration. The pillow has a segmented toroidal shape and includes an envelope and a flowable fill filling the envelope so that the fill is under positive pressure throughout. The pillow has a plurality of constrictions that, in conjunction with the pressurized fill, provides the pillow with soft hinges that facilitate bending/folding/twisting of the pillow. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225736 | Sleepy head's/neck pillow invention - The present invention is related to a supportive head and neck pillow with a supportive bone structure inside the pillow. The invention is used for head and neck support, and comfort while sleeping sitting up during transportation. It can also be used for head and neck support for people who have neck injuries, or to prevent neck injuries during transportation. The main components are made up of two things; a pillow with a bone structure support inside the pillow and a clip/strap system. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225737 | Power Source Compartment for an Infant Support Structure - An infant support structure includes a frame and a receptacle configured to receive a power source. The frame includes a hub and an infant support portion coupled to the hub. The hub defines the receptacle. A cover is coupled to the hub and is pivotally movable between an open position for providing access to the receptacle and a closed position for restricting access to the receptacle. The cover defines a handle portion for moving the infant support structure. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225738 | Infant Sleep Positioner - Implementations for an infant sleep positioner are generally disclosed. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225739 | Dual layer mattress for truck bed - An inflatable mattress for use on a truck bed is disclosed and claimed. The inflatable mattress includes a lower mattress layer with left and right recessions dimensioned to substantially surround the wheel well sides. The inflatable mattress includes an upper mattress layer dimensioned to substantially cover the lower mattress layer and the wheel well tops. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225740 | ANGLE DETECTION AND CONTROL - An alternating pressure pad ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225741 | CONTINUOUS BATCH TUNNEL WASHER AND METHOD - A method of washing fabric articles in a tunnel washer includes moving the fabric articles from the intake of the washer to the discharge of the washer through first and second sectors that are a pre-wash zone. In the pre-wash zone, liquid is counter flowed in the wash interior along a flow path that is generally opposite the direction of travel of the fabric articles. The fabric articles are transferred to a main wash zone, and a washing chemical is added to the main wash zone. At about the same time, counter flow is reduced or stopped. The main wash zone can be heated as an option. After a period of time (for example, between about 20 and 120 seconds) counter flow is resumed or increased. In the wash zone, this is considered an intermediate rinse. After the wash zone(s), the increased counter flow after chemical treatment amounts to a pre-rinse. This pre-rinse ensures that the fabric articles are substantially free of soil or the majority of any soil and substantially free of chemicals when they are transferred to an extractor for final removal of excess water. A final rinse (second rinse) is conducted during extraction of excess water. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225742 | Dark Coloured Azo Dyes - The present invention relates to | 2011-09-22 |
20110225743 | EXTENSION SECTION FOR RAMP PLATFORM - An extension section for a ramp platform generally includes a first sloping portion including a lip releasably that is receivable by a lip receiving channel, wherein the first sloping portion includes a stepped surface configured to interface with a transition plate, and a second sloping portion oriented with respect to the first sloping section such that the first and second sloping portions converge to form an obtuse angle at their juncture. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225744 | LOADING WHARF - The present loading wharf comprises a compact structure ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225745 | VEHICULAR SLOPE APPARATUS - A vehicular slope apparatus ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225746 | Prefabricated steel bridge or viaduct structure - A prefabricated steel bridge or viaduct structure, which is formed essentially of three blocks fabricated and pre-assembled in factory, and assembled together to the construction site. Once the blocks mounted thereon the concrete pillars, a surface drain for evacuating water is installed thereof to be casted therein a concrete slab and after covered from asphalt with drip slope. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225747 | Swimming pool cleaners and components thereof - Detailed are swimming pool cleaners and components including discs and bumpers. Discs may include upwardly-extending hooks or similar features connecting directly with the bumpers. The direct connections additionally may be configured to allow substantial (i.e. non-trivial) upward movement of the discs from their normal locations while preventing substantial downward movement of the discs that might cause the discs undesirably to fold in use. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225748 | Dental treatment instrument - The dental treatment instrument includes a toothbrush having common brush head dimensions and a nozzle on the backside of the bristle pad thereof. The tip of the nozzle points backward relative to the bristle pad and is inclined away from the handle end of the toothbrush. The bristle pad is used as a rest pad laid against the cheek wall of the user for steadying the movement of the nozzle. In another aspect of the present invention, the toothbrush has a push-button-operated valve mounted in the handle end of the toothbrush for selectively letting water flow through to the nozzle. The push button is partly enclosed in a shroud. The push button is mounted in the shroud with a sliding fit. The shroud prevents water and toothpaste from seeping below the push-button. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225749 | ERASER WHEEL FOR CLEANING VISCOSE - The present invention is to provide a eraser wheel for cleaning viscose, which comprises a eraser wheel body and a coupling member. The eraser wheel body has an axial hole and a plurality of slots thereon. The axial hole is located at a central portion of the eraser wheel body. The slots are located beside the axial hole. The coupling member includes a coupling axle and a plurality of coupling ribs. One end of the coupling axle is provided with a connecting unit, and another end of the coupling axle is connected with the coupling ribs. The coupling axle is inserted through the axial hole. The coupling ribs are positioned in the slots. Accordingly, it is only required to replace with a new eraser wheel, without making a replacement of the coupling member. Besides, the eraser wheel can be produced alone, which simplifies the production procedure. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225750 | ADJUSTABLE CLEANING ASSEMBLIES HAVING NECK-CONNECTING DEVICES - A cleaning assembly is provided that includes a pole, a cleaning tool, an neck-connecting device, and an axial-rotational adjusting member. The pole has a first threaded end and the cleaning tool has a second threaded end. The neck-connecting device connects the pole and the tool to one another. The axial-rotational adjusting member adjusts a rotational position of the tool about an axis of the neck-connecting device. A window cleaning assembly kit is also provided. The kit includes an angled neck-connecting device and a least one adapter configured to interconnect the angled neck-connecting device to a cleaning tools and/or a pole. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225751 | TOILET BRUSH - A toilet brush includes a handle and head, which has both bristles and wiping members. The bristles provide a scrubbing surface and define under-rim extensions, the wiping members provide a wiping or scraping surfaces in addition to the scrubbing surface for removal of more stubborn debris. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225752 | MOP WITH SPINNING DEVICE - A mop including a spinning member, a spiral rod, an extendable rod, a mop head, and a pressing rod is provided. The spinning member includes a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, and a spiral hole axially configured through the spinning member from the first end to the second end of the spinning member. The spiral rod is further provided with a unilateral bearing sleeved over the spiral rod. The spiral rod is sleeved inside the pressing rod. In operation, the mop is put in a basket which is free for rotation and is axially then applied with a downward pressure, and the extendable rod is withdrawn inside the pressing rod. The extendable rod thus synchronously carries the extendable rod, the mop head and the basket to rotate, thus applying a centrifugal force to remove the water content contained in the mop away from the basket. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225753 | STERILISER UNIT - The invention concerns a steriliser unit ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225754 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT - A cleaning implement ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225755 | CLEANING TOOL - The present disclosure generally relates to a cleaning tool, a tool system, and specific tool head designs. The disclosure is useful for cleaning fryers in restaurants. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225756 | CLEANING TOOL WITH MULTIPLE CLEANING SURFACES - A cleaning tool including a removable and reversible cleaning member and separate angled scrubbing bristles. The cleaning member can have different cleaning surfaces for both heavy and light scrubbing, or the same cleaning material on both surfaces for longer use of the cleaning member. The cleaning tool may also include connectors for coupling a cleaning cloth or sheet to the cleaning tool. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225757 | HAIR BRUSH AND ITS PIN STRUCTURE THEREOF - A hair brush and its pin structure thereof, which provide a way of embedding and fixing brush pins onto a brush pin base of the hair comb by a simple insertion without the need of using any other fixing element or adhesive. The hair brush and its pin structure not just facilitate an automated mass production, substantially simplifying the assembling process of the brush pins and a handle of the hair brush, and improving efficiency only, but also add a heat resisting material into the brush pins for improving the heat resisting effect of the brush pins. In addition, the brush pin base of the hair brush can be made of a hard material, and it is no longer limited to be made of a flexible extensible and contractible material anymore. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225758 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TOOTHBRUSH AND TOOTHBRUSH MANUFACTURED BY THE METHOD - A method of producing a bundle of bristles is provided and includes collecting a plurality of bristles substantially close together and fusing and subsequently hardening ends of the collected bristles to each other by cutting to thereby fuse the ends of the collected bristles using a heated cutter to thus produce a bundle of bristles. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225759 | CONTAINER, A TOOTHBRUSH, A USE OF A CONTAINER AND A METHOD TO APPLY A TOOTH CLEANING SUBSTANCE AND A PLAQUE INDICATING SUBSTANCE ON A TOOTHBRUSH - The invention relates to a use of a container comprising at least two separate compartments wherein a first compartment comprises a plaque indicating substance, and a second compartment comprises a tooth cleaning substance, for applying the plaque indicating substance and the tooth cleaning substance to a toothbrush, such that the visible surface area of the plaque indicating substance on the toothbrush is larger than the visible surface area of the tooth cleaning substance on the toothbrush. The invention also relates to a method for applying a plaque indicating substance and a tooth cleaning substance to a toothbrush, a container comprising at least two separate compartments, a first compartment comprising a tooth cleaning substance, and a second compartment comprising a plaque indicating substance, and a toothbrush comprising a body of bristles, which defines a contact surface, the toothbrush further comprising a product body on the contact surface, wherein the product body comprises a tooth cleaning substance and a plaque indicating substance. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225760 | BRICKLAYER'S TROWEL - A novel trowel for use by bricklayers comprised of a flat blade having a first face and an opposing second face and containing at least one protrusion on one face. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225761 | WIPER BLADE - The present invention generally relates to a wiper blade for wiping a windshield, and more particularly to wiper blade including a spoiler that forms an air flow allowing the wiper blade to be in close contact with the windshield. The wiper blade according to the present invention has a frame, a spoiler receiving the frame therein and forming an upper surface of the wiper blade and a wiper lip extending downwardly from the frame to contact a windshield. The wiper blade includes the following: a frame including an adaptor coupler at a midway portion; a spoiler receiving the frame and provided next to either side of the adaptor coupler, the spoiler having a cross-section including leg sides of a front surface and a rear surface and a topside of a top surface; and an adaptor mounted to the adaptor coupler and connecting the frame to a wiper arm. A width of the top surface connecting the front surface and the rear surface of the spoiler is maximal near the adaptor coupler and becomes narrower toward a longitudinal end of the spoiler. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225762 | CENTRIFUGAL DEHYDRATING DEVICE FOR MOP - A centrifugal dehydrating device includes a bucket receiving a cylinder for receiving a mop. A shaft is mounted to a bottom of the cylinder. An annular sleeve is formed on the bottom of the cylinder and engaged with an annular fender on a mounting plate. A water fender includes a skirt having a top portion with an annular groove for receiving a rim of the cylinder. An annular wing extends radially inward from the top portion of the skirt. Water splashing upward from the cylinder during rotation of the cylinder is stopped by the annular ring. A top seat is fixed to a bottom side of the mounting plate and receives a gear train. The gear train meshes with and is driven by a rack on a pedal such that stepping of the pedal causes rotation of the gear train, the shaft, and the cylinder. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225763 | BUMPER FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A lightweight, flexible, impact-cushioning, scuff- and dent-shielding bumper is easily applied to and reversibly retained on peripheral and upward facing surfaces of an appliance such as an upright vacuum cleaner, vacuum suction head, canister vacuum cleaner, or similar appliance. In the bumper, elasticity and stiffness cooperate to conform the bumper to the appliance exterior, facilitating efficient installation and allowing the position of the bumper to be easily adjusted in a manner that would purposefully envelop portions of the appliance prone to causing damage to surrounding surfaces and the appliance itself. Contact adhesive is employed in combination with the hook component of a hook-and-loop fastener interacting directly with the body material of the bumper, permitting repeated easy removal, washing and reinstallation of the bumper or transfer thereof to another appliance not necessarily of the same design make and model. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225764 | DIRT CUP ASSEMBLY WITH A PRE-FILTER HAVING A PLURALITY OF RIBS - A floor cleaning apparatus includes a housing having a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a suction inlet. Both a suction generator and a dirt collection assembly are carried on the housing. The dirt collection assembly includes a dirt cup, a shroud concentrically received within the dirt collection chamber defined by the dirt cup and at least one rib projecting from the shroud toward the bottom wall of the dirt cup. The rib is positioned so as to reduce air turbulence in the dirt collection chamber between an airflow guide on the shroud and the bottom wall of the dirt cup. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225765 | SUCTION CLEANNING MODULE - The present invention provides a suction cleaning module comprising: a first housing, a second housing, a third housing and a fan blower. The second housing, connected to the bottom of the first housing, has a shell section such that a suction channel is formed between the shell section and the first housing and has a dust collection space communicating with the suction channel. The third housing, respectively coupled to the first and second housing, has a filtered flow outlet. The fan blower connected to the third housing has a flow inlet and a flow inlet corresponding to the filtered flow outlet. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225766 | Vacuum Cleaner - A vacuum cleaner includes a body having a cavity, an outlet for cleaned air, a filter removably mounted in the cavity upstream of the outlet, at least one device mounted in the body upstream of the filter for separating and collecting dirt and dust entrained in an induced airflow through the cleaner, and a closure for closing an opening in the cavity, the closure being openable for providing access to the filter and separation device through the opening. An arm extends into the cavity for engaging a formation on the filter, the latter holding the arm in a retracted position. If the filter or a component of the separation device is omitted or incorrectly inserted in the body, the arm adopts an extended position and prevents the closure from being closed. In this manner the user is immediately alerted to the fact that the filter or a component of the separation device is not correctly in-situ and remedial action can be taken. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225767 | WHEELING DEVICE FOR A PACKAGED ARTICLE - The invention provides a wheeling device for a packaged article which may be directly attached to the packaging of the article and which comprises wheeling means. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225768 | FURNITURE HINGE WITH ROTATION DAMPER - Furniture hinge with at least two fitting parts for fixing to furniture parts, one of the fitting parts being designed as a hinge arm and at least one joint lever which pivots during the hinge movement and a rotation damper for damping a hinge movement, wherein a slide, movably mounted on the hinge arm may be driven by the pivotable joint lever and the slide acts on the rotation damper by means of a transmission mechanism (T). | 2011-09-22 |
20110225769 | Castor Assembly for a Chair - A castor assembly includes an upright support shaft, a leg mounted on the support shaft and a pressing sleeve mounted between the upper end of the support shaft and the leg. The upper end of the support shaft has a retaining groove. The pressing sleeve has an inner wall provided with an inner flange retained in the retaining groove of the support shaft and an outer wall provided with an outer flange. The leg has an end portion provided with a receiving space pressing the outer flange of the pressing sleeve. Thus, the support shaft is combined with the leg by the pressing sleeve to prevent from defining a gap between the support shaft and the leg so that the support shaft will not hit the leg so as to prevent from producing noise or vibration. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225770 | Escutcheon Configuration for a Door - An escutcheon assembly for a door having two escutcheon members which may be applied to opposite sides of the door and can be attached to each other by at least one attachment system. The attachment system includes at least one first attachment member and at least one second attachment member, wherein the at least one first attachment member is located on the back of one of the escutcheon members and the at least one second attachment member is located on the back of the other escutcheon member, and wherein the at least one first attachment member can be firmly attached to the at least one second attachment member. The at least one second attachment member features an accommodating element into which the at least one first attachment member can be inserted. The accommodating element is reversibly deformable such that through the insertion of the at least one first attachment member, the at least one first attachment member can be firmly anchored in the accommodation element. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225771 | ASSIST HANDLE SPRING DESIGN FOR CONSTANT RETURN VELOCITY - An assist handle assembly for a vehicle includes a body and at least a first hinge assembly rotatably coupled to the body. A primary spring interconnects the body and the first hinge assembly and biases the body from an open position into a stowed position. A secondary spring interconnects the body and the first hinge assembly, and biases against the primary spring when the body is between the open position and an intermediate position to resist rotation of the body into the stowed position, and biases with the primary spring when the body is between the intermediate position and the stowed position to assist rotation of the body into the stowed position. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225772 | HOLDING APPARATUS HAVING ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND SEPARATE CLOSING APPARATUS, ATTACHABLE TO A HANDLE - A handle for a cane has a holding apparatus for a hand. The apparatus is attached or can be attached to a handle and includes an attachment section, which encloses the hand at the side of the back of the hand at least in the region between the thumb and index finger, and a wrist section, which is connected to the attachment section and substantially encloses the wrist or the back of the hand and which is connected to the handle by another attachment section on the side of the palm. The wrist section has an adjustment apparatus so that the circumference of an opening defined by the wrist section can be varied. A closing apparatus is provided separate from the adjustment apparatus which, when open, allows the hand to be removed from the holding apparatus and inserted into the holding apparatus. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225773 | ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - Anchorage devices are disclosed for use in an anchorage system, especially for vehicle seats, using a floor track having a longitudinal channel whose opening has opposed lips with a series of periodic circular cut-outs. The anchorage device has enlarged slidable feet ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225774 | DRAPERY HARDWARE - Drapery hardware wherein a slider ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225775 | Bag Closure Device - In an embodiment of the disclosure, a bag closure device is disclosed. The bag closure device comprises a receiving member that comprises a securing fin. The bag closure device also comprises a guide member. One end of the receiving member is coupled to one end of the guide member. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225776 | Static Dissipative Cable Ties, Such as for Radiation Belt Storm Probes - Methods of cyclically heating and cooling an article formed of a static dissipative ETFE resin, such as to reduce an electrical resistivity and/or to increase a tensile strength of the article, and methods of irradiating an article formed of a static dissipative ETFE resin, such as to increase a tensile strength of the article. Also disclosed herein are articles formed of a static dissipative ETFE resin, and processed in accordance with methods disclosed herein. Such an article may include, for example and without limitation, a cable strap to wrap, support, and/or secure one or more wires or cables, such as a cable tie. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225777 | ADJUSTABLE-LENGTH TIE-WRAP - Tie-wraps of practically infinite length are disclosed that can be cut to any desirable size at the time of use. These tie-wraps allow wrapping of any size object and comprise a flexible strap part and a locking part, both of which can be reused numerous times. To use the tie-wrap, the user cuts a piece from the flexible strap bundle and inserts its ends into a locking part and pulls one or both ends of the strap until it is tightly wrapped around the object. In other embodiments the ends of the strap may enter the locking part from one side or from multiple sides. In alternative embodiments the locking part or the strap may have a single pawl or multiple pawls which are made of plastic, metal, or other materials. Disclosed tie-wraps may be used, in addition to wrapping, to form handles or tag holders for the wrapped object. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225778 | INTERIOR TRIM SEALING FASTENER - A fastener with a base part and a pair of arms connected to the base part. The base part includes a wide portion and a body portion which is narrower than the wide portion and the body portion has a first end at the wide portion and extends from the wide portion and terminates at a second end. The second end of the body part includes an insertion opening, the arms including an insertion portion which is inserted into the insertion opening and connect the arms to the body portion. The arms also an angled portion, the angled portion extending at an angle from the insertion portion, towards the wide portion and outwardly from the body portion. The arms additionally include a concave portion adjacent to the angled portion and further extending toward the wide portion, a peak being defined between the angled portion and the concave portion. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225779 | Bungee cord assembly - A bungee cord assembly and related methodology is provided for securing an object (e.g., a truck-bed-covering tarp) to a vehicle by threading a bungee cord portion of the assembly through an opening in the object (e.g., an eyelet) and then adjusting bungee-cord operative length for a desired tension. A hook member on a first end portion of the bungee cord enables a user to secure the first end portion to the vehicle. A second-end-portion-engaging keeper member is included that enables the user to secure a second end portion of the bungee cord to the rest of the bungee cord after threading the second end portion through the opening in the object in order to secure the object with user-adjustable bungee-cord tension. The keeper member is hookless to avoid hook-related damage by the adjustable keeper member to the vehicle. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225780 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED TRAINING USING AN ELIPTICAL EXERCISE MACHINE - An apparatus for use in conjunction with an elliptical exercise machine comprises a front strap encircling a front portion of a foot pedal affixed to the elliptical exercise machine, a rear strap over a rear portion of the foot pedal, an ankle strap affixed both medially and laterally to the rear strap, and a keel strap connecting the front strap and the rear strap wherein the keel strap is positioned on the underside of the foot pedal. The front strap of the apparatus secures a user's forefoot on a top side of the foot pedal and the rear strap along with the ankle strap secure the user's back foot on the top side of the foot pedal. The apparatus provides a resistance in a return stroke of both forward power stroke and reverse power stroke thereby allowing active participation of eccentric and concentric muscle groups in each forward and reverse power strokes and prevents the slippage and lift-off of user's foot that is typically associated with exercises performed using an elliptical exercise machine. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225781 | INTEGRATED LOGO FASTENING SYSTEM - A functionally decorative fastening system includes first and second fastener portions, each fixable to an article, so as to selectively allow for the articles to be secured together purposes such as transit, storage or laundering. Complementary mating surfaces of each fastener portion include decorative features, such as artwork, logos, trademarks, or the like. The decorative mating surfaces serve functionally to selectively lock the two fastener portions together when aligned and pushed together. Such integrated fastening is accomplished via mechanical interaction between the decorative mating surfaces. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225782 | CARPET HAVING A RASCHEL FABRIC ON THE BACK FACE - A carpet is having a raschel fabric to the back face. The raschel fabric consists of wefts which are inlay-yarns and warps which are chain-stitched yarns. The warp consists of chain-stitched ground yarns | 2011-09-22 |
20110225783 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF REMOVING WEFT OF CORD FABRIC FOR TOPPING SHEET - The invention can firmly and easily remove a finely divided weft piece without leaving the weft piece by constituting a method and an apparatus of removing weft from a cord fabric for a topping sheet in a calender line for topping rubber on a number of pieces of aligned cords by a calender roll. In the midst of transferring a cord fabric transferred to a calender apparatus, weft is finely divided by passing the cord fabric through weft dividing means, thereafter, a plurality of blades arranged movably in a width direction on an upper face side of the cord fabric are reciprocally moved in the width direction over an entire width thereof to be brought into contact with the cord fabric, and the divided weft piece is wiped off to remove by respectively striking respective cords of the cord fabric by the respective blades. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225784 | Milling and Turning Composite Working Machine - A working machine includes a base, at least one z-axis track mounted on the base, a secondary z-axis track mounted on the base, at least one z-axis saddle mounted on the z-axis track, a secondary z-axis saddle mounted on the secondary z-axis track, at least one x-axis track mounted on the z-axis saddle, at least one x-axis slide mounted on the x-axis track, at least one upright support mounted on the x-axis slide, and at least one y-axis track mounted on the upright support. Thus, the y-axis track is disposed at a vertical state so that the y-axis track is operated exactly and stably to facilitate operation of the working machine and to enhance the working precision and stability of the working machine. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225785 | VALVE PUNCH TOOL - A punch tool includes a housing, a ram bar, and a floating punch assembly. The housing includes a cap having a lip defining an opening, and elongated slots. The floating punch assembly includes a floating punch having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion with ledges formed at the intersection of the three portions. One ledge is larger than the opening in the cap. The floating punch also includes a bore, and a retaining pin extends through the slots in the housing and the bore. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225786 | Drainable oil filter and method for draining oil from an engine - A drainable oil filter for an engine of a motor vehicle which comprises a cylindrical canister having a closed first end and a second end adapted to be screwed onto the engine of a motor vehicle. A mechanism on the closed first end of the cylindrical canister is for draining residual oil from the cylindrical canister. After oil in a crankcase of the engine of the motor vehicle is drained and before the second end of the cylindrical canister is unscrewed from the engine of the motor vehicle, the draining mechanism when operated by a person will allow the residual oil in the cylindrical canister to exit safely therefrom into a suitable container, without soiling the person positioned under the draining mechanism. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225787 | FITTING DEVICE USING ROBOT - A fitting device and a fitting method, by which the fitting process can be carried out without damaging workpieces, even when a sufficient moment cannot be detected by pressing the workpiece in the fitting direction. The device includes a fitting status judging part adapted to judge whether a second workpiece is in motion in a fitting direction relative to a first workpiece; a workpiece orientation searching part adapted to change a current orientation of the second workpiece when it is judged that the second workpiece is not in motion in the fitting direction, and search a proper orientation for the second workpiece based on a detected force or speed of the second workpiece in the fitting direction, during the change of the orientation; and a fitting motion commanding part adapted to command a robot which grips the second workpiece to continue the fitting operation, by using the searched proper orientation. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225788 | VIBRATORY TUMBLERS FOR PROCESSING WORKPIECES AND METHODS FOR PACKAGING AND CONSTRUCTING SUCH TUMBLERS - Vibratory tumblers for processing workpieces and methods for manufacturing such vibratory tumblers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a vibratory tumbler includes a base, a support member movably coupled to the base, a bowl configured for removable attachment to the support member, and a motor attached to the support member for moving the bowl relative to the base. The bowl is sized and configured such that the support member and at least one-fourth of the base can be received within the bowl while the support member is coupled to the base. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225789 | CONNECTOR - A connector comprises a male component, a female component configured to receive an end portion of the male component, and a rotatable collet mounted on the male component. The collet and the female component comprise respective complementary inter-engaging lugs configured to secure the male and female components together in an engaged position. A latch is provided on the collet to lock the male and female components together. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225790 | Needle protection device with gauge specific color coding and method for menufactring thereof - To enable a user to readily determine the gauge of the needle of a needle assembly that has a base and a needle protective housing pivotably attached thereto, the needle assembly is injection molded from a color coded molding material which color was preassigned to correspond to the gauge of the needle. As a result, both the base and the protective housing of the needle assembly haveāthe same specific color, and reflect or provide an indication of the given gauge of the needle. The needle sheath that covers the needle prior to use may be made of a plastics material that may be clear, or have the same or a different color than that of the needle assembly. The gauge of the needle of a fixed needle syringe could also be ascertained by its color coded needle protective housing. Color coded markings that correspond to the gauge of the needle may also be printed onto the syringe barrel of the fixed needle syringe. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225791 | METHOD OF CONNECTING STRIPS - The invention relates to a method of connecting of strips to an endless strip with a clamping arrangement ( | 2011-09-22 |
20110225792 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PLUGGABLE OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER - A pluggable optical transceiver is disclosed. The transceiver comprises a plurality of OSAs, an optical member and a plurality of inner fibers to couple the optical member with OSAs. The inner fibers each provides an inner connector to couple with one of OSAs. The housing, which installs the OSAs, the optical member and the inner fiber, is made of metal and has a grooves into which the inner fibers is set so as to arrange them orderly. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225793 | Ice Toggle - The present invention is direct to an ice toggle for establishing a removable anchor in a body of ice during ice climbing activities. One embodiment of the ice toggle is comprised of a flexible stem, a toggle that is pivotally attached to one end of the stem, a trigger mechanism for rotating the toggle relative to the flexible stem, and an engagement surface in the form of a loop that is associated with the other end of the flexible stem and capable of receiving a carabiner or runner. | 2011-09-22 |
20110225794 | GANGWAY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A gangway comprises at least one component formed from a continuous piece of metal. The at least one component formed from the continuous piece of metal may be a support structure or an underbody, a platform, a ramp, a step, or other support surface. A method for manufacturing such a gangway comprises forming the at least one component from the continuous piece of metal. | 2011-09-22 |