39th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110231976 | Weight Distribution and Support Device and System for an Armor Vest - A load distribution device for distributing the load of an armor vest worn by a wearer. The vest includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a shoulder portion. The load distribution device includes a belt, a coupling, and one or more securement straps. The coupling attaches the belt to the rear portion of the vest. Each securement strap comprises a rear securement strap and a front securement strap. Each securement strap is configured to extend from the shoulder portion of the vest to the rear portion of the vest. In another aspect, the load distribution device includes a cummerbund. Each rear securement strap extends from a shoulder portion to a securement strap loop. Each front securement strap is fixed at one end to the cummerbund, loops through the securement strap loop, and extends in an opposite direction towards the front of the wearer. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231977 | Helmet cooling device - A helmet air conditioning unit configured for operation with a helmet having air flow spaces within an interior space thereof, the helmet air conditioning unit including an electrical ventilating fan with a housing portion having one or more exhaust ports positionable in fluid communication with the air flow spaces within the interior space of the helmet; a battery power supply connected to energize the fan; a solar power supply coupled to recharge the power battery supply; and a fan controller coupled for actuating the fan for generating a pressurized air flow at the one or more exhaust ports of the housing portion of the fan, whereby the pressurized air flow is directed through the one or more exhaust ports of the housing portion of the fan when the fan is actuated. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231978 | Child restraint device - This invention is directed to restraining devices useful for children wherein eliminating the ability of the child to remove the garment on his/her own without caregiver assistance. The restraining garment includes a body, right and left sleeves having non-stretchable, reinforced stitching around the wrist of a wearer, legs portions having non-stretchable, reinforced stitching around the ankle, and a collar having the same reinforced, non-stretchable stitching. In one embodiment of the invention, the fastening device comprises a zipper and snap fastening device in the rear of the garment, out of reach of the wearer. In another embodiment of the invention, the device is made out of a lightweight but form-fitting material. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231979 | Temperature Altering Garment and Methods of Use Thereon - Human clothing has inner and outer flexible layers that define a space sufficiently large to position a thermal transfer element in any of multiple, non-overlapping positions. The space and the thermal transfer element preferably have cooperating sides of a hook-and-loop attachment. All suitable items of clothing are contemplated, but especially a shirt, jacket or pants that appear to others as a substantially normal garment. Each space has one or more openings, in either the inner or outer layers, and preferably at the shoulders or sides of the torso, or at the pocket areas of pants. The spaces are preferably large, not only relative to the size of a corresponding thermal transfer element, but also to the size of the garment. Thermal transfer elements are preferably disposed in pouches having a thermal insulation on that side, and have only a very thin, thermally transmissive, fabric on the other side. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231980 | DRESS SHIRT WITH SWITCHABLE BUTTONS - A dress shirt with a modified button placket with switchable buttons is disclosed. The modified button placket provides a wearer with the ability to switch between “work” and “play” buttons for a different fashion look. The modified button placket includes a button-side section including a first button and a second button. The modified button placket also includes a button-hole side inner layer section and a button-hole side outer layer section. In some embodiments, the first button could be a more conservative “work shirt button” while the second button could be a trendier “social outing button.” If the wearer is going to a professional meeting, the wearer of dress shirt could fasten and expose only the work buttons to the outside audience. The play buttons would be left hidden behind both button-hole side inner layer and a button-hole side outer layer. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231981 | Patient Gown and Method of Assembling on a Patient - A medical gown and method of assembling a medical gown for a patient that provides coverage and dignity as well as easy of treatment and examination. The medical gown may include two garment portions. Each garment portion includes a first panel and a second panel which is generally a mirror image of the first panel. Each garment portion is formed by joining the first panel to the second panel along the first and second top edges and joining the first and second outside edges such that an arm opening is formed between the first and second panels. Each garment portion is thereby adapted to be secured to a patient by placing an arm through the arm opening and releasably joining the closure members together under the patient's opposite arm. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231982 | CONCEALMENT APPAREL - Apparel for the concealment of articles. Presented is a shirt that allows fast and safe retrieval of a concealed weapon. The shirt can have multiple access points to allow the wearer to retrieve weapons holstered in a shoulder type rig, against the waistband (“AWB”) holster, or a “belly-band” type holster. The shirt comprises a shell substantially in the shape of a shirt and an inner panel substantially lining at least a portion of the interior portion of the shell. The shell defines at least one access port configured to be selectively opened or closed to enable selective access to an interior portion of the shell. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231983 | Metal-Detectable Gloves - A metal detectable glove is provided, including a plurality of unaltered fibers, and a plurality of altered synthetic fibers containing a metal, wherein the unaltered fibers and the altered synthetic fibers are knitted together to form the metal-detectable glove. Methods and means of manufacturing such metal detectable gloves are also provided. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231984 | SLEEPING CAP - A sleeping cap for lifting the face of a person away from a sleeping surface to prevent facial wrinkles comprises a U-shaped basic form covered with a fabric and having first and second extensions, each of the extensions being flexibly positioned within the fabric adjacent to each leg end of the U-shaped basic form, and the fabric covering the end of first extension is attached to the fabric at the end of the second extension to form the sleeping cap. Straps from each side of the sleeping cap secure the cap on the person's head. An alternate embodiment provides an elastic encased in the sleeping cap not having straps, and including a one piece foam rubber basic form enclosed within two stitched pieces of fabric, a lace ring with a ribbon at the top edge of the lace ring, and the lace ring is tacked to a portion of the basic form, to form a gathered top of the sleeping cap. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231985 | Body Armor Protection System - The present invention relates to a body armor system designed to maximize protection, optimize mobility and reduce fatigue. More particularly, the system consists of a set of external, highly ergonomic hard armor plates in both ballistic and non-ballistic (riot) configurations, some of which utilize articulating, and/or interleaving segments, in combination with ballistic fabrics and or highly contoured pressed foam padding and harness systems that is flexible and lighter but still provides maximum protection. According to a preferred embodiment, an articulating plate assembly is formed by using plate segments that have at least two (2) step variation in the thickness of each plate along the adjoining seam line between each plate segment so as to facilitate an interleaving, articulating plate system that aids in defeating projectiles that may strike along the seam of adjoining plate segments. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231986 | GRAVITY-LOADING BODY SUIT - An elastic skin suit simulates gravitational loading. By selecting material(s) of appropriate dimensions and appropriate moduli of elasticity, and optionally integrating inelastic portions to maintain a desired surface distribution, the suit can be adapted to impose a loading regime that simulates the loading of terrestrial gravity in a more continuous, shoulder-to-ankle manner than current loading suits. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231987 | BODY ARMOR FOR PROTECTING THE LOWER BODY - A soft body armor garment having an upper portion for covering at least a portion of the lower body of a user, having a lower portion located in proximity to the upper portion which is sufficiently elongated such that the lower portion wraps around to cover at least a portion of the leg of the user; the lower portion having a first and second side, the first side for wrapping around the leg of the user; the second side having an attachment mechanism for securing to the first side around the leg of the user; an attachment mechanism located at the upper portion of the garment wherein the mechanism secures the garment to the user; and at least one receptacle to hold at least one item. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231988 | Toilet Flush Valve With Reducing Cross Section Valve Seat - A canister flush valve is disclosed with a valve seat modified to accommodate a greater initial surge of flow, without distorting flushing performance. There is a mounting at the bottom of a toilet tank that links to an outlet hole from the tank and forms a valve seat. A passageway through the mounting tapers in an arcuate manner below the valve seat. There is also a guide support structure in the passageway, preferably centered. The guide support structure also has a tapered leg. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231989 | Mechanical trap toilet with staggered flush carry - A toilet has a frustum-shaped bowl ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110231990 | Peace of mind bathtub rim pads - The present invention provides a specially designed protective mat configured expressly to encompass the rim of a bathtub. Designed to provide a reliable, nonskid barrier between the user and the hard surface of the tub's rim, the Peace of Mind-Bathtub Rim Pads also provides a cushiony soft headrest when reclining in the tub. Manufactured of waterproof vinyl material and featuring a soft and pliable poly bead filler, the Peace of Mind-Bathtub Rim Pads features a thick, rubber backing providing extra cushiony support to the unit. The Peace of Mind-Bathtub Rim Pads encompasses the rim of the tub completely, with angled side panels positioned on each end of the front of the unit, which rests flush against the exterior wall of the tub, adding a fancy decorative touch. Spaced evenly about the underside of the unit is a series of thirteen, heavy duty suction cups with which to secure the device to the bathtub rim. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231991 | SHOWER DEVICE LEVEL WITH THE SURROUNDING GROUND - A shower device level with a surrounding floor includes a surface for recovering waste water combined with an element for draining the water. The recovery surface includes a tub embedded in the floor, whose peripheral edge, over all or part of its periphery, is essentially flush with the floor, and a detachable support element, forming the shower floor, essentially at a level with the surrounding floor, in an operative position, so as to form a surface continuity between the latter and the detachable support element. The peripheral edge of the tub includes a preferably flat seat surface, and the tub is supported in a recess of the floor at least by the seat surface that rests on a belt of the recess at a level below that of the surrounding floor, and the seat surface extends by a raised surface whose upper edge is essentially flush with the surrounding floor. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231992 | PORTABLE HAMMOCK - A portable, reversibly-extensible hammock has a foldable structure for supporting a substantially planar support surface. The hammock can be folded for transportation or storage, and can be shifted to an extended configuration to create a rectangular structure similar to a cot or hammock frame. A dual-purpose tensioning strap joins the support surface to the foldable structure and increases the structural integrity of the structure by urging top portions of leg members toward a center point of the rectangular structure. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231993 | ONE-PIECE BLANKET SWADDLE - An infant swaddle blanket that includes a torso wrap section with wings and a leg pouch for the infant's legs. The torso wrap section is designed to wrap around the infant's torso for swaddling. The swaddle includes various hook and loop fasteners which facilitates swaddling and makes the swaddle easier to use, as well as making the swaddle safer to use by providing a more secure, adjustable fit. External hold-down straps augment hook and loop closures on the wings. The leg pouch permits the infant's diaper to be changed without unwrapping the torso wrap section, thereby facilitating diaper changes. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231994 | BED STORAGE SYSTEM - A bed storage system includes at least one storage area in easily reachable proximity to a user of a bed. The bed bag apparel can include a fabric strip with two side-by-side pouches sewn directly on each side of the fabric strip. The pouches can be sewn into the fabric strip on three sides leaving the top side open to form a bag. A pocket can be located at a backside of each of the two side-by-side pouches. Additionally, anchoring sections including anchoring mass can maintain the fabric strip against a mattress. The pouches hang off on the left and right side of the bed when the fabric strip is laid across the bed. Such bed bag apparel can provide convenient access to double-pouch storage areas on both sides of the bed. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231995 | PATIENT POSITIONING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING BENT KNEE X-RAY VIEWS - A method and device for positioning a patient in order to obtain x-ray views of one or both of the patient's knees comprising a generally horizontal surface for supporting the patient; a radiolucent leg support in the general shape of a triangle whereby one line segment of the triangle supports the patient's lower leg, another line segment of the triangle supports the patient's upper leg, and the vertex created by the two line segments determines the angle of flexion of the patient's knee when the patient's leg is supported by the radiolucent leg support; a means for holding a cassette in a vertical position such that a Merchant's View of the patient's knee can be obtained; a means for holding a cassette in a horizontal position such that a Bent Knee AP View of the patient's knee can be obtained; and a means for holding a cassette in a vertical position such that a Bent Knee Lateral View of the patient's knee can be obtained. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231996 | HOSPITAL BED - A patient support apparatus includes a frame, with a barrier, and a patient support surface supported in the frame. The apparatus further includes a control system with a controller, which is incorporated into the surface or the frame, and which is in communication with at least one functional component associated with the surface or the frame for controlling or monitoring the functional component. The control system further includes a touch-screen display in communication with the controller for controlling the functional component, which is positioned in the barrier between the exterior and interior side of the barrier wherein the display is incorporated into the barrier and accessible at the exterior or interior side for access by a user. The display is configured to allow the user to select the functional component and control or monitor a function associated with the selected functional component and includes a touch-selectable icon at the display representative of a function associated with the selected component, and with the icon operable to adjust the function of the selected component. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231997 | AUTO CONTOUR HANDLE APPARATUS - A patient support apparatus includes a frame and seat, thigh, and head sections coupled to the frame. A linkage is coupled to the head, seat, and thigh sections. The linkage has a first mode of operation in which the seat and thigh sections remain substantially parallel to each other as the head section is raised and lowered and the linkage has a second mode of operation in which the thigh section tilts relative to the seat section as the head section is raised and lowered. A handle is movable relative to the head section between a first position in which the linkage is in the first mode of operation and a second position in which the linkage is in the second mode of operation. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231998 | Infant Arm Securing Device - A method and device for securing arms an infant. The device includes: an elongate piece of material with vertical and horizontal axes; a right wing having a right fastener at a distal right end, the right fastener part disposed along the horizontal axis and on the back side of the material; a left wing having (i) a left fastener part at a distal left end, the left fastener part disposed along the horizontal axis and on the front side of the material; a sleeve attaching component attached on the front side of the material and located at an intersection of the axes, the sleeve attaching component including a pair of sleeves symmetrically disposed about the vertical axis, the pair of sleeves including a right sleeve and a left sleeve, the sleeves disposed and configured to respectively retain right and left arms of the infant. | 2011-09-29 |
20110231999 | Pillow - The invention relates to a pillow, which comprises a pillowcase; wherein the pillowcase is internally provided with a pillow inner, a transverse opening is formed at the middle position of the surface of the pillowcase, surplus pillowcase materials are reserved at the opening, and the opening is connected via reserved surplus materials; a groove is formed at the front position of the bottom of the pillow inner, and inserts stiffer than the pillow inner are embedded at the groove position. The pillow provided in the invention is provided with an opening at the position of the back of the head on the pillowcase, so that the pillow inner is better concaved, and the comfort of the back of the head can be increased. Moreover, rigid inserts are arranged at the front position of the bottom of the pillow inner to support the cervical vertebra. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232000 | LOO LOO BEE SYSTEM - An attachable diaper-changing table for use with a stroller and/or other suitable sturdy surface(s) such as a bathroom counter or bench. The attachable diaper-changing table enables a caregiver to easily and safely change a diaper of an infant along with providing a clean, elevated and sanitary surface on which to change a soiled diaper while on the go. The attachable diaper-changing table comprises a removably-attachable changing table platform assembly and adjustable support brackets. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232001 | BED GAP FILLER - A gap filler assembly for filling a gap between adjacent sections of a bed. The gap filler assembly has a mattress portion that has an extension at one end thereof that extends between a gap between a first section of the bed and an adjacent second section of the bed. The mattress portion may be a supplemental mattress that is adjacent a side of a main mattress. The mattress portion may also have a hinged slider component on a bottom surface thereof. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232002 | TPU Compositions For Melt Coating Processes - A TPU composition comprising two or more TPU polymers is disclosed. The TPU composition gives a broad process window for melt coating applications. The blend of TPUs give better processing than either of the individual TPU polymers used in the blend alone. This results in melt coating which gives less matt and glossy streaks and allows faster coating speeds along with lower coating weight. The two or more TPU polymers used in the blend have a different soft segment. The different soft segment is created by using different molecular weight polyol for the TPU polymers or by using chemically different polyols. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232003 | IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO FABRIC CONDITIONING COMPOSITIONS - A packaged fabric conditioning product comprising a flowable fabric conditioning composition comprising 0.5-40% by weight of at least one unsaturated quaternary ammonium compound, said composition contained in bottom-dispensing packaging which comprises (i) a deformable container in which the fabric conditioning composition is stored with ullage; and (ii) a dispensing device which is located at the base of the container such that in the inverted position the flowable fabric conditioning composition is positioned beneath the ullage and above the dispensing device. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232004 | LAUNDRY ARTICLE HAVING CLEANING AND CONDITIONING PROPERTIES - The present invention is a laundry article used for both cleaning and conditioning fabrics, which comprises a water-insoluble nonwoven substrate, coated with at least one zone each of a detergent composition and a fabric conditioning composition. The fabric conditioning composition comprises a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant, an alkoxylated fatty alcohol, and a fatty acid. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232005 | Depilatory Method and Kit - A method of removing hair from skin, preferably facial skin, is provided, comprising the steps of:
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20110232006 | Kit and Method for Removing Hair - A method of removing hair from skin, preferably facial skin, is provided, comprising the steps of:
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20110232007 | Hair Removal Method and Hair Removal Kit - A method of removing hair from skin, preferably facial skin, is provided, comprising the steps of:
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20110232008 | Method For Efficient And Localized Production Of Shoes - Methods and systems relating to efficient shoe manufacturing that reduce the specialized human labor required to manufacture a pair of shoes while avoiding the high costs and special maintenance requirements often associated with highly automated manufacturing equipment are provided. Systems and methods in accordance with the present invention may be used to produce multiple models of custom shoes at a single shoe manufacturing facility using overlapping workflows, thereby reducing the physical footprint of the manufacturing facility. Additionally, embodiments of the invention may provide methods and systems for efficiently producing shoes to meet the demands of a particular geographic location, thereby eliminating the need to import shoes produced in other locations. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232009 | Stockfit Assembly Fixture For Shoe Production - A stock fit assembly fixture is provided for aligning and holding into place various portions of a shoe, such as an upper portion, an outsole, and a midsole, while the shoe portions are being assembled. The upper portion of a shoe may be secured to a shoe last, which in turn, may be secured to a top portion of the stock fit assembly fixture. The top portion may be movable such that the upper portion of the shoe can be moved toward the outsole and midsole portions, thus allowing for a securement of the upper portion to the outsole and midsole portions. The movement of the top portion may be by way of a compression mechanism allowing the top portion to be forced to be moved toward a bottom portion of the stock fit assembly fixture. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232010 | MICROBRIDGES FOR REGIONAL AIRCRAFT AND METHODS OF USING SAME - An aircraft boarding apparatus has a passenger bridge that has a confinement structure coupled to the second passenger bridge. The confinement structure exerts a ground-anchoring effect on the second passenger bridge to offset the ultralight configuration of the passenger bridge. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232011 | ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH - An electric toothbrush provided with a function for oscillating a brush body by rotating a weight and a function for applying current inside a user's mouth. The electric toothbrush includes a brush body. A main body includes an attachment shaft, which is formed by a conductive member. The brush body is attached to the attachment shaft. A weight is arranged in the attachment shaft. A motor rotates the weight and oscillates the brush body through the attachment shaft. A power supply is arranged in the main body. A first electrode is connected to the power supply. The first electrode is arranged on the main body in a state exposed from a surface of the main body. A second electrode is connected to the power supply. The second electrode is arranged on the brush body in a state exposed from a surface of the main body. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232012 | ILLUMINATED FLASHING TOOTHBRUSH AND METHOD OF USE - A toothbrush can include a handle and a head. At least one bristle can be attached to the head. The toothbrush can also have an illumination member, an illumination circuit and an activation device. The activation device can include two contact members fixed in a non-contact position on an outside of the handle. A method can include causing conduction between the contact members to activate the illumination circuit. The toothbrush can be an electric toothbrush. The electric toothbrush can have an illumination member positioned such that light from the illumination member can be seen by a user in a mirror facing the user. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232013 | CLEANING IMPLEMENTS, CLEANING MATERIAL COMPONENTS, AND RELATED METHODS - The invention provides cleaning implements that include head components comprising cleaning surface components and cleaning material support components. The cleaning material support components typically include cleaning material receiving areas that communicate with the cleaning surface components. Cleaning material receiving areas are generally configured to receive cleaning materials that are movable to and/or from the cleaning material receiving areas to extend over at least portions of the cleaning surface components. The invention also provides cleaning material components that include cleaning material support structures and cleaning materials. Related methods are also provided. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232014 | BRUSH BODY AND TOOTHBRUSH - A brush body and toothbrush that allows for current to easily flow from conductive bristles to oral tissues or enhance ionization of electrolytic medicinal components. The brush body includes a mixed bristle bundle arranged on an anchoring surface and including a plurality of conductive bristles and a plurality of insulative bristles. A reference plane is set on the anchoring surface. The conductive bristles have a height from the reference plane, and the insulative bristles have a height from the reference plane that differs from the height of the conductive bristles. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232015 | ILLUMINATED FLASHING TOOTHBRUSH AND METHOD OF USE - A toothbrush can include a handle and a head. At least one bristle can be attached to the head. The toothbrush can also have an illumination member, an illumination circuit and an activation device. The activation device can include two contact members fixed in a non-contact position on an outside of the handle. A method can include causing conduction between the contact members to activate the illumination circuit. The toothbrush can be an electric toothbrush. The electric toothbrush can have an illumination member positioned such that light from the illumination member can be seen by a user in a mirror facing the user. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232016 | Brush head and its producing device - A brush includes a brush head which comprises a brush support, and a plurality of brushing members integrally provided on the brush support, wherein the brushing members and the brush support are integrally formed together by heat treatment. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232017 | Cleaning device - A cleaning device includes a base which has at least one dust collector received therein and two rollers are located in the underside of the base. Each roller includes multiple scrape plates extending radially outward therefrom so as to remove the dust from the floor into the at least one dust collector. At least two connection plates are connected to two opposite sides of the base and a wiping fabric, made of absorbent material, is attached between the at least two connection plates and located across an underside of the base. The wiping fabric can remove liquid type stuff on the floor. An assistance unit is connected to one side of the base and includes brushes or s wiping plate to clean the dust at the corner or beside the wall. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232018 | Sponge cloth with net - A cellulose sponge cloth based containing a net or grid as internal reinforcement is provided, with the sponge cloth further including a uniform distribution of fibers and/or durably softening polymers that are not water-leachable. The sponge cloth is produced by the viscose process by mixing with the fibers and/or the softening polymers and the pore former with cellulose xanthate and forming the resulting sponge cloth raw material into a thin layer. The grid or net is placed onto this layer, followed by a further layer of the sponge cloth raw material. Alkaline or acidic coagulation and regeneration baths and optional wash baths are used to dissolve the pore former out of the sponge cloth and regenerate the cellulose from the cellulose xanthate. The sponge cloth is bend-resistant, it does not break in the dry state. The sponge cloth is envisioned for cleaning and decontamination in industry and the home. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232019 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING SEALER FINISHING SPATULA - A device for cleaning a sealer finishing spatula is provided for removing sealer dirt adhered to the sealer finishing spatula efficiently in a short time. In the sealer cleaning device, a cleaning member has a finish surface cleaning portion brought into contact with the finishing surface of a finishing spatula, and side face cleaning portions brought into contact with the both side faces contiguous to the finishing surface of the spatula, respectively. The side face cleaning portions are provided at the both ends of the finish surface cleaning portion such that the both side faces of the spatula are brought into contact with each other when the finishing surface of the spatula is brought into contact with the finish surface cleaning portion. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232020 | MEDICAL IMPLEMENT CLEANING DEVICE WITH FRICTION-BASED FITTING AND ENERGY DIRECTORS - A cleaning device for a medical implement is disclosed. The cleaning device includes a cap having an opening to an inner cavity, the opening being adapted to receive a site of the medical implement. The cleaning device further includes a cleaning material that contains a cleaning agent prior to receipt of the site of the medical implement, i.e. the cleaning material is pre-loaded with the cleaning agent. The cleaning material is at least partially secured in the inner cavity and adapted to swab and clean the site with the cleaning agent. The cap further includes a friction-forming member for creating a friction-based fitting of the cap onto the site of the medical implement. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232021 | WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE - A windscreen wiper drive ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110232022 | STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A UNITARY DOUBLE-BLADE WIND SHIELD WIPER - The present invention relates a structure and method of manufacturing a unitary double-blade wind shield wiper. The method comprises a thermal forming step, a cutting step, a folding step and preferably a bonding step. In the thermal forming step, a rubber plate is imprinted into a rubber product which contains a plurality of continually connected wind shield wipers with a plurality of folding guide grooves. In the cutting step, the rubber product is divided into a plurality of independent wind shield wipers, wherein each of the independent wind shield wipers has a pair of blades extending in opposite directions to each other. In the folding step, each of the independent wind shield wipers is folded along the folding guide groove thereby to make the pair of blades parallel to each other. Preferable, further to impose the bonding step to fix the independent wind shield wipers into a permanent configuration, so as to be a more durable unitary double-blade wind shield wiper. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232023 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS WITH HYBRID ALUMINUM HEATER - A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid delivery system including a supply of cleaning fluid stored in a fluid supply chamber and a fluid recovery system for drawing dirty cleaning fluid using suction from the surface to be cleaned. The apparatus has an inline fluid heater having a metal body with an embedded heating element and a polymeric cover provided with a fluid inlet fitting and a fluid outlet fitting. The fluid inlet and fluid outlet fittings are preferably integrally molded with the polymeric cover. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232024 | Arrangement of a Motor Protection Filter in a Vacuum Cleaner - A vacuum cleaner has a lid that selectively opens or closes a filter bag compartment. A secondary motor protection filter is removably mounted in the lid by a frame of an elastic material that simultaneously seals the secondary filter element to the lid and seals the lid onto the bag compartment. An air passage flows between the secondary filter and the lid through a duct to the suction motor compartment. A perimeter groove in the lid receives a spline of the elastic frame of the filter element in a removable manner, while the opposite surface of the frame forms the seal surface relative to a housing rim around the bag compartment. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232025 | Arrangement for Positioning and Holding a Filter Bag in a Vacuum Cleaner - A filter bag of a vacuum cleaner has a filter mounting plate that includes a generally strap-shaped securing element with pivot members on an end thereof. A housing of the vacuum cleaner defines a filter bag compartment therein and has pivot receivers into which the pivot members can be substantially vertically inserted. Then the filter mounting plate can be pivoted into a substantially horizontal installed position as the filter bag is inserted into the filter bag compartment. In the installed position, a first stop member of the filter mounting plate contacts and is stopped by a second stop member of the housing so as to prevent further pivoting and so as to properly position and hold the filter mounting plate. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232026 | Removable Circuit Board Assembly for a Vacuum - A vacuum assembly having a housing and a motor and motor shaft secured within the housing; a fan coupled to the motor shaft and an air intake port and an air exhaust port located within the housing; a circuit board mounted in a cooling air path in the housing, wherein the cooling air path is located between the air intake port and the air exhaust port such that the fan causes cool air to flow across the circuit board; a pulley assembly coupled to the motor shaft and including a disposable belt, the pulley assembly located in the housing in such position that the circuit board blocks access to the disposable belt; a first connector portion secured to the circuit board; a second connector portion coupled to a plurality of wires coupled to at least the motor; the first and second connector portions configured to mate in a single direction. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232027 | Swivel caster - A swivel caster has a caster body, a pivot bearing and a foot that can be extended by means of an electric motor. The foot has a telescoping foot part. The electric motor is disposed below the pivot bearing, at least below a first, upper bearing. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232028 | CASTER - A caster for moving a thing is disclosed. The caster comprises a first rotary shaft which is installed at a plate on which a thing to be moved is positioned; a rotation body of which one portion is rotatably engaged to the first rotary shaft; a frame of which an upper side is rotatably connected to the other portion of the rotation body; and a wheel which is rotatably installed at a lower side of the frame. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232029 | ADJUSTABLE LOCKING DEVICE FOR WINDOWS AND DOORS - A locking device for keeping a window or sliding door from opening beyond a predetermined limit includes telescoping inner and outer members. A fastening mechanism selectively locks the inner member and the outer member. In one embodiment, the outer member has a first lateral side with a series of holes on one side spaced apart at a first distance and the second lateral side with a series of holes spaced apart at a second distance. The holes allow fine length adjustment of the locking device. The fastening mechanism is press-fit inside the inner member and includes a push pin to lock the inner member and outer member. The push pin is integrated on a c-shaped clip to spring-bias the push pin in place within the inner member. In another embodiment, the fastening mechanism extends from the inner member and rotation of the inner member locks enables the fastening mechanism to lock against the outer member. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232030 | Fitting For A Sliding Door Made of Glass - A fitting for displaceably supporting sliding doors made of glass, including an adhesive adapter glued onto a door leaf. The adhesive adapter is fastened to a roller carriage by a fastening element. The roller carriage has an adapter support, at which the fastening element is disposed, and in that the roller carriage has an adjuster for adjusting the height of the sliding door. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232031 | LEASH HANDLE - A leash handle includes a hollow tubular body having a first end and a second end. A handle end having a knob is partially inserted into the second end of the hollow tubular body so that the knob remains outside the hollow tubular body. A first chamber within the hollow tubular body is accessible when the handle end is removed from the hollow tubular body. A second chamber of the hollow tubular body is accessible through an opening in the hollow tubular body adjacent to the tip. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232032 | Hinge with spacers - A hinge has a pintle, a spacer assembly, a stationary bracket and a rotating bracket. The pintle is mounted through the spacer assembly and is connected to the stationary and rotating brackets. The spacer assembly has multiple spacers stacked with each other. Each spacer has a ring segment and a bearing segment. The ring segment is mounted around the pintle. The bearing segment has an absorbing space to absorb the stress acting on the ring segment. Therefore, the spacer sustains less stress to prevent breakage easily and a lifespan of the spacer is extended. Therefore, the hinge has a longer lifespan. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232033 | HINGE FOR DOOR OR WINDOW - A hinge for mounting a door-panel or window sash to a fixed jamb element has two leaves pivoted together about an axis. One of the leaves is adapted for attachment directly to an edge of one of the elements. A housing is recessed in the other of the elements and has a pair of generally parallel and vertical side walls with inner faces defining a horizontally open cavity. A bar is shiftable in the cavity horizontally perpendicular to the side walls and vertically. At least one fastener releasably securing the other of the leaves to the bar. A pair of spindles extending perpendicular to the side walls in the cavity are threaded into the bar and have opposite ends bearing on the inner faces of the side walls so that rotation of the spindles shifts the bar perpendicular to the side walls. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232034 | Hinge with spacers - A hinge has a pintle, a spacer assembly, a stationary bracket and a rotating bracket. The pintle is mounted through the spacer assembly and is connected to the stationary and rotating brackets. The spacer assembly has multiple spacers stacked with each other. Each spacer has a ring segment and a bearing segment. The ring segment is mounted around the pintle. The bearing segment has an absorbing space to absorb the stress acting on the ring segment. Therefore, the spacer sustains less stress to prevent breakage easily and a lifespan of the spacer is extended. Therefore, the hinge has a longer lifespan. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232035 | HINGE MECHANISM - The embodiment includes a hinge, a pivot shaft, a cam, and a cam follower. The pivot shaft includes an engaging portion bound by two curved surfaces and two non-rotatable surfaces. The cam is non-rotatably sleeved on the engaging portion of the pivot shaft and defines a noncircular hole and two cutouts. The noncircular hole is bound by two first contact surfaces and two second contact surfaces. The second contact surfaces are tangent to the curved surfaces of the engaging portion of the pivot shaft. The cam follower is rotatably sleeved on the engaging portion of the pivot shaft and resists the cam. The cam follower forms two peaks engaging with the cutouts in the cam. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232036 | Door Construction with Closing Pivot Hinges Integrated Into Door Panel - Door construction includes a door panel and at the top and at the bottom each time a self-closing pivot hinge. Each of the pivot hinges includes a spring which extends along the rotation axle and which provides a self-closing function to the pivot hinge. Each of the pivot hinges includes a first cam element and a second cam element which are pushed onto each other by the spring and push the door panel towards the closed position under the influence of the spring pressure. The first cam element includes at least one protrusion which upon rotation runs along a running surface with inclined parts of the second cam element. The second cam element is movably mounted in longitudinal direction of the pivot axle by means of a pen which is accommodated in a slotted hole of the second cam element. The slotted hole extends at least partly between the inclined parts of the running surface. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232037 | HINGE - A hinge includes a fixing member, a shaft fixed to the fixing member, a rotating member, an interfering member, and a fastener. The shaft includes a shaft post, and the fastener is fixed to a distal end of the shaft post. The interfering member defines a fixing hole departing from a center of the interfering member, and includes two guiding surfaces. The rotating member defines an oblong adjusting hole, through which the shaft post rotatably passes. A first resisting stub and a second resisting stub extend from the rotating member, to resist against the corresponding guiding surfaces. The shaft post is fixedly received in the fixing hole. When the rotating member is rotated relative to the shaft post, the first and second resisting stubs always resist against and move along the corresponding guiding surfaces, to urge the shaft post to relatively move in the adjusting hole. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232038 | HAND GRIP - A hand grip for the handle or shaft of a device is disclosed. The hand grip provides a waterproof, comfortable and optionally heated hand grip for a user. The hand grips find use, for example, on or around handles of sporting equipment and accessories, garden tools, wheelchairs, umbrellas, prams and pushchairs; and on or around the shaft of an umbrella. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232039 | Enhanced Disconnect Handle Operators - An extendable device engages and operates a handle mounted on an electrical switching apparatus. The extendable device includes a first linear portion and a second linear portion, each of the first and second linear portions having a first end and a second end, a handle adaptor extending away from the second end of one of the first and second linear portions and a retainer mechanism structured to engage the first linear portion and the second linear portion such that the extendable device can be adjusted to a particular length and maintained at the particular length. The handle adaptor is structured to engage the handle such that the handle can be moved from a first position to a different second position. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232040 | Method and Apparatus for Hanging an Object - A method for hanging an object and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes an apparatus comprising a track, an upper flange attached to a track, and a carrier disposed in said track. The carrier is laterally moveable along the length of the track. In one embodiment the apparatus comprises a top unit and a base unit. The top unit comprises pins, a track, at least one carrier, and a lower flange. The base unit is affixed to a ceiling, and the top unit is affixed to the base unit via the pins. In one embodiment the anchors are not visible from below. Further, in one embodiment, the lower flange acts as a moisture barrier to protect the anchors. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232041 | Portable Apparatus for Securing Objects to a Surface or a Person - The apparatus comprises a gripper for securely holding an object and a holder for attaching to a surface. The holder is secured to the gripper and is operable to be attached to the surface at a location away from area where the gripper is secured to the holder. The gripper is capable of movement so as to engage and disengage with the object. The holder is capable of movement so as to engage and disengage from the surface. The holder and the gripper engage and disengage with the surface and the object respectively by moving in directionally different planes to ensure a secure grip during engagement. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232042 | BadgeKeeper - Standard pin badges used for police, fire, EMS and security uniforms attach to thin uniform shirts with no other means of support. This gives the badge an unstable platform allowing the badge to flop around on the uniform. That movement creates an unprofessional appearance and possible safety risks of catching on equipment or other people when in close contact. The BadgeKeeper, resolves those issues by attaching behind a pin badge and under a uniform shirt to provide support, stabilization and added safety. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232043 | ADJUSTABLE CLIP | 2011-09-29 |
20110232044 | RESILIENT ROTATION BUCKLE - A resilient rotation buckle includes a decoration plate and the belt coupling structure having an end coupled to a belt. The decoration plate and the belt coupling structure form a rotation shaft and a rotation assembly that cooperate each other. The rotation assembly includes a receptacle compartment having a wall forming a through hole for receiving the rotation shaft therethrough, springs, and retention blocks. An accommodation channel is defined in the receptacle compartment in a direction normal to the through hole. When the rotation shaft is inserted, the retention blocks are in contact engagement with an outer circumference of the rotation shaft. The springs have first ends in biasing engagement with the retention blocks and second ends supported by walls of the accommodation channel. The rotation shaft and the rotation assembly allow for relative rotation therebetween for switching between a locked position and a released position. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232045 | Device for Retaining Objects to Surfaces - A retaining device for retaining an object or objects to a surface or surfaces. The device is comprised of an elongate, flexible strap having a plurality of bores and a retaining member embedded within a platform body. The retaining member has first and second portions. The first portion has a first end which is passed through one or more of the bores of the strap to operatively connect the strap to the retaining member. The strap is placed around the object to be retained. The second portion retains the first portion in a closed position so that the object is retained securely but non-permanently. An adhesive between the platform body and the surface permanently fixes the retaining device to the surface. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232046 | BANKNOTE ADAPTED TO FORM A MAGNETIC MONEY CLIP - A magnetic clip is provided having two magnetic components to create a low-cost, thin, soft magnetic vise- like mechanism. The magnetic components are disposed in individual stickers or a unitary sticker. The clip includes an adhesive layer to which a real banknote may be removably attached. The user can simply peel back the banknote to open the magnetic vise-like mechanism to insert or remove one or more banknotes. The user then folds the substrate back onto itself to close and secure the remaining banknote(s). | 2011-09-29 |
20110232047 | Slide Fastener - In slide fasteners ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110232048 | CLOSED-END TREATMENT STRUCTURE OF SLIDE FASTENER FOR VEHICLE SEAT - According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a closed-end treatment structure for a slide fastener of a vehicle seat, the structure including: a pair of cloth tapes to be attached to a seat skin of the vehicle seat; a pair of teeth lines respectively attached to the pair of cloth tapes; a slider configured to move from a top stop side to a bottom stop side while detachably meshing the teeth lines; a pull-tab connected to the slider through a connection portion; and a storing portion configured to store the slider, the pull-tab and end portions of the cloth tapes, in a state where the slider is moved to the bottom stop side, thereby storing the closed-end of the slide fastener. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232049 | PANEL-FASTENING CLIPS, ESPECIALLY FOR CURTAIN OR LATERAL AIRBAGS - Improvements to panel fastening clips, especially to those used in curtain and/or lateral airbags, of the kinds of clips that are formed by a surface and/or several flexing arms that are designed to be located in the outer part of the panel into whose opening they are inserted, including several feet that are more or less elastic and that tend to converge at their ends in the general shape of an inverted “V” in the direction in which the clip is inserted, as well as several wings whose ends work against the lower surface of said panel and which ensure that said clip is fastened to said panel, characterized by the fact that the ends of said wings have an enlarged working surface against the lower surface of said panel. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232050 | Clamping Device - A clamping device has a toggle lever mechanism ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110232051 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE MECHANISM - A seat belt system includes a tongue member, a latch member for detachably engaging the tongue member, a release member for releasing engagement between the tongue member and the latch member and a slide switch configured to communicate whether the tongue member is engaged with the latch member. The slide switch includes a sliding member configured to slide between first and second positions and a printed circuit board. The sliding member includes a first sliding contact member and a second sliding contact member. The printed circuit board includes a first printed circuit board contact member that contacts both the first and second sliding contact members when the sliding member is in the first position. When the sliding member moves from the first position to second position the first sliding contact member is configured to break contact with the first printed circuit board contact member before the second sliding contact member. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232052 | SWITCH-EQUIPPED BUCKLE DEVICE - A switch-equipped buckle device capable of accurately detecting an attachment-detachment state of a tongue plate by mounting fixed contacts immovably therein. The switch-equipped buckle device has, inside a buckle body, a slide switch that detects a state of attachment of the tongue plate according to the sliding position of an ejector. A slider of the slide switch is integrated with the ejector, and three fixed contacts of the slide switch are integrated with a lower case by insert molding. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232053 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR THE COMBINED MECHANICAL AND HEAT TREATMENT OF FABRICS, ESPECIALLY KNITTED FABRICS - A machine and a method for treating fabrics, comprise in combination a step of inducing substantially vertical vibrations in a quantity of fabric in the form of a substantially compact mass and a simultaneous step of drying the rest of the fabric in opened-out form. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232054 | Semiconductor device manufacturing method, semiconductor device manufacturing equipment, and computer readable medium - A semiconductor device manufacturing equipment includes a plurality of heat treatment plates for performing a post-exposure bake (PEB), a first storage section for storing a first relation, said first relation being an association relation between post-development resist pattern dimensions and a preset temperature during the PEB, a second storage section for storing a second relation, the second relation being an association relation between post-etching pattern dimensions and the preset temperature during the PEB, a primary correction section for obtaining post-development resist pattern dimension data for each of a plurality of first substrates processed separately by the plurality of heat treatment plates, and for primarily correcting the preset temperature for each of the plurality of heat treatment plates based on the first relation; and a secondary correction section for obtaining post-etching pattern dimension data for each of a plurality of second substrates. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232055 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR - A method of manufacturing an electrolytic capacitor according to the present invention includes the steps of: forming a capacitor element by winding an anode foil having a roughened surface on which a dielectric film is formed, a cathode foil, and a separator containing a synthetic fiber and a water-soluble binder; immersing the capacitor element in a chemical conversion solution containing water as a main solvent for re-chemical conversion; subjecting the capacitor element subjected to re-chemical conversion to first heat treatment at a temperature of not less than 60° C. and less than 100° C.; and subjecting the capacitor element subjected to the first heat treatment to second heat treatment at a temperature of not less than 150° C. and less than a melting point of the synthetic fiber. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232056 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR - A method includes the following steps: forming a porous anode body using powder of valve metal or an alloy thereof; forming a dielectric layer on the surface of the anode body; soaking the anode body having the dielectric layer in a liquid containing a conductive-polymer monomer, thereby making the monomer adhere to the dielectric layer of the anode body; forming a first conductive polymer layer by soaking the anode body having the monomer adhered thereto in an oxidizing agent solution, thereby polymerizing the monomer by liquid-phase chemical polymerization; forming a second conductive polymer layer by bringing the conductive-polymer monomer into contact with the surface of the anode body having the first conductive polymer layer in a gas phase, thereby polymerizing the monomer by gas-phase chemical polymerization; and forming a third conductive polymer layer by soaking the anode body having the second conductive polymer layer in a liquid containing a monomer of a conductive polymer layer, thereby polymerizing the monomer by electrolytic polymerization. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232057 | Direct Drive Variable Crimp On Flange Tool - A crimping assembly is provided for securing a cover part to a structural member. The crimping assembly includes a housing, a drive shaft disposed within the housing and rotatable in a first direction, and a first roller fixedly secured to the drive shaft and rotatable therewith. The crimping assembly also includes a slide shaft disposed within the housing and rotatable in a second direction. A second roller is fixedly secured to the slide shaft and rotatable therewith. A drive mechanism is operably coupled to the drive and slide shafts to roll the first and second rollers over the cover part to secure the cover part to the structural member. A coupling mechanism is operably connected between the drive shaft and the slide shaft to allow movement of the slide shaft towards and away from the drive shaft during operation of the crimping assembly to accommodate variations in flange thickness. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232058 | CHAMBER REPLACING METHOD - When a chamber of an oscillator and one or more amplifiers is to be replaced at the timing when a predetermined period elapses, one of the chambers of the oscillator and the amplifiers having a low allowable deterioration limit is detached and this chamber is attached in place of one of the chambers of the oscillator and the amplifiers other than the one having the low allowable deterioration limit. Thus, the chamber which has been used in one of the oscillator and amplifiers having a low allowable deterioration limit and has not reached the limit of deterioration is reused in one of the oscillator and the amplifiers other than the one having the low allowable deterioration limit. This enables efficient use of oscillator and amplifier chambers in a multistage amplification laser apparatus, minimizing the labor and parts consumed for replacement thereof. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232059 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FULLY AUTOMATICALLY SELECTING AND PACKING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - The invention relates to a method and to a device for fully automatically selecting and packing photovoltaic solar modules ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110232060 | Composite Shingle - Disclosed is a composite roofing shingle. The preferred roofing shingle includes a mixture of a polymer and a filler. The preferred blend includes between about 35-65% polyethylene and 50-70% crushed limestone filler. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232061 | SPIRAL WOUND FILTRATION MODULE - The present invention is directed toward spiral wound modules along with methods for making and using the same. Several embodiments are described including methods for making spiral wound filtration modules using membrane sheet provided from a roll, wherein the membrane sheet is unrolled and assembled in a direction parallel to the permeate collection tube of the module. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232062 | GOLF CLUB AND SHAFT REPLACING METHOD - According to an aspect of the invention, a golf club includes: a golf club head having a hosel; a shaft; a shaft case fixed to one end of the shaft, and inserted into the hosel, the shaft case being formed in a substantially cylindrical shape; and a ring-shaped screw member screwed into one end of the hosel to fix the shaft case in the hosel, the ring-shaped screw member being detachable from the hosel; | 2011-09-29 |
20110232063 | DIVERTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF RUNNING A TUBULAR - A method of running a first tubular within a second tubular includes running the first tubular into the second tubular past at least one lateral extending from the second tubular, running a diverting tool at the first tubular with the running of the first tubular, withdrawing the first tubular from the second tubular until an end of the first tubular is beyond a junction between the at least one lateral and the second tubular and, running the first tubular into the at least one lateral. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232064 | Apparatus For Indicating a Wish Has Been Made and Method Of Using Same - An assembly for symbolically indicating a person's desire or wish will be granted, and methods of using the assembly. A symbolic device in the shape of a wishbone, limited to having only first and second bodies. Each of the first and second bodies have first and second ends. The first ends of the first and second bodies are releasably coupled at a union of the first ends of the first and second bodies. The symbolic device is open between the second ends of the first and second bodies when the first ends of the first and second bodies are releasably coupled at the union of the first ends of the first and second bodies. The method for symbolically indicating a person's desire or wish will be granted comprises providing the assembly and separating the releasably coupled first ends of the first and second bodies of the symbolic device. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232065 | METHOD FOR MAKING CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WITH AUTOMATED SUBSTRATE CRACK DETECTION - A method for making catalytic converters with automated crack detection includes forming a rigid housing, providing a substrate shaped for reception in the housing, and forming a mat shaped to cover the exterior surface of the substrate and having a thickness which creates a tight friction fit between the substrate and the housing when the same are assembled. The mat is wrapped around the substrate, and the wrapped substrate is then stuffed into the housing using a reciprocating ram or the like that extends at a relatively constant speed. The stuffing force and the ram position are measured and recorded regularly to define an array of data. The data is analyzed for any abrupt changes in the stuffing force as a function of the ram position indicating a crack in the assembled substrate. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232066 | Device and Method for Anchoring a Beam or a Bar Against an Element - The invention concerns an arrangement for anchoring a beam or a bar against an element for example a camera tripod and solves the problem of securing said beam or bar using only one hand. The mechanism comprises a screw-fit connection in the form of a locking or holder sleeve which locates a shaft or round tube and which has a locking ring at one end, the other end being externally threaded, cone-shaped and slit. This thread cooperates with an internal thread in a spherical, slit ring sleeve mounted inside a spherical cavity in one end of the object to which the shaft or tube is being secured. The other end of the object includes a means for securing it to a tripod or similar stand. The shaft or tube can be moved or adjusted in any direction and at any angle inside the sleeve, so long as the sleeve and its cone-shaped part are not screwed into the ring sleeve. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232067 | PHASE-TRANSITIONAL MATERIAL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MODULE WITH PHASE-TRANSITIONAL MATERIAL - A phase-transitional material, a method of manufacturing thereof, and a method of manufacturing a module with the phase-transitional material are disclosed. A phase-transitional material which contains a metal to form a coordinate bond and a solvent to dissolve the metal, a method of manufacturing the phase-transitional material, including removing oxygen and moisture in air by placing a metal under a vacuum condition (S1 step), preparing the metal as a powder or lamina, introducing the metal into a container having an open face under an inert gas atmosphere, and fastening a connection unit allowing a solvent to be introduced into the face and a vacuum state to be created (S2 step), achieving a temperature equilibrium by maintaining an ambient temperature at a boiling or freezing point of the solvent after maintaining the vacuum state for a predetermined time using the connection unit, and introducing the solvent through the connection unit (S3 step), preparing a solution by mixing the metal with the solvent in the container homogenously (S4 step), and storing the container at −10 to 10° C. to allow the solution to expand and flow out through the connection unit (S5 step), and a method of manufacturing a module with the phase-transitional material may produce highly-efficient electric energy by converting energy lost as heat into electric energy. Furthermore, a phase-transitional material with which heat may be effectively emitted from electronic equipment devices such as computers and a module with the phase-transitional material may be provided. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232068 | CONDUIT ASSEMBLY METHODS - A method of assembling a conduit assembly comprises positioning a ferrule over an end portion of an elongate conduit body. The method further comprises positioning a body insert into the end portion of the elongate conduit body. The end portion of the elongate conduit body is positioned between the ferrule and the body insert. The method further comprises expanding a portion of the body insert positioned inside the elongate conduit. The method further comprises positioning an elongate cable in the elongate conduit body. The elongate cable is longer than the elongate conduit body. The method further comprises filling at least a portion of the elongate conduit body with a potting material. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232069 | AUTOMATIC RIVET DIE - A device to rivet two pieces together each having aligned holes comprising a rivet holder body having a cylindrical hole there through, an upper punch and a lower punch coaxially disposed along an axis of a cylindrical hole presented in the rivet holder body; structure for guiding a rivet to the rivet holder body in a selected orientation as well as structure for catching the falling rivet in the cylindrical hole when the upper and lower punches are in a first separated position and to withdraw from the cylindrical hole as the upper punch moves relative to the lower punch to a second riveting position. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232070 | COUPLER - Couplers for attaching an accessory to an excavator arm of an excavator. Couplers having a first side for attaching the coupler to the excavator arm and a second side onto which the accessory will be coupled. The coupler includes a latch for selectively securing and releasing an attachment pin of the accessory in a jaw, groove, hook or slot in the second side of the coupler. The coupler is fully controllable from within the cab of the excavator and it allows improved security in the securement of the accessory to the coupler, i.e. preventing accidental decouplings, but while still allowing intentional decoupling operations to be carried out without undue burden. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232071 | WIND POWER PLANT HAVING MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION SECTIONS - A wind turbine is proposed which has a plurality of construction sections each having at least one connection region for connecting at least two construction sections to one another, a plurality of fasteners to fasten at least two connection regions of two construction sections to one another, and an identifier for each fastener to distinguish it from other fasteners. A testing device to test the fasteners of a construction section of a wind turbine having a tool section for tightening and/or retightening the fasteners to obtain a desired tightness and/or to test the fasteners with regard to tightness, and a detection unit for detecting an identifier of each fastener. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232072 | RIVETING SCREW TACK AND USE THEREOF FOR TEMPORARILY FIXING A BORING GRID TO ELEMENTS TO BE ASSEMBLED - The invention relates to a riveting tack ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110232073 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE ROTARY CUTTING TOOLS AND DISPOSABLE ROTARY TOOL FOR DENTAL OR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - The shank ( | 2011-09-29 |
20110232074 | METHOD FOR MACHINING A WORKPIECE ON A WORKPIECE SUPPORT - A workpiece machining method includes attaching a workpiece to a workpiece support with the aid of joining means. The workpiece and the workpiece support are joined to one another by an annular joining means. The composite produced is machined. The machined workpiece is separated from the workpiece support. | 2011-09-29 |
20110232075 | Wafer holding apparatus and method - A wafer holding apparatus for holding a wafer in a semiconductor fabrication apparatus includes a stage having a wafer receiving area with a large number of apertures. A gas, supply source supplies gas to the apertures to levitate the wafer by gas pressure. The levitated wafer is held in contact with a retainer disposed above a peripheral part of the wafer receiving area by the gas pressure, which the retainer resists. The wafer is thereby held securely even when the stage is moved, and the surface configuration of the wafer is not affected by the presence of foreign matter between the wafer and stage. | 2011-09-29 |