43rd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090260122 | Super absorbent polymer gel and products thereof - A layer structure for insulating thermal source includes a gel layer having two opposite faces each sequentially having an absorbent layer and a non woven material layer applied thereon. The layer structure is crisscross stitched such that multiple stitch lines are crisscross formed on the outer periphery of the layer structure for enhancing the layer structure. The absorbent layer is made of super absorbent polymer (SAP). The SAP is white or primrose neutral particle without toxicity and smell. The absorbent principle of the SAP is different from that of the foam rubber, the absorbent cotton or the like. The absorbent ability of the SAP is related to a chemical reaction such that the SAP is hard to be dehydrated due to an external force when the SAP absorbs water and forms an expanded gel. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260123 | Children's Clothing System Having a Plurality of Clothing Articles and Associated Interchangeable Design Elements - A clothing system having a plurality of different clothing articles that are designed to be used with interchangeable decorative elements. Each of the clothing articles are of a different size or style, and include one or more securing portions that permit one or more decorative, elements to be removably attached to the clothing article. The decorative elements can be removed from one clothing article for attachment to another clothing article so that the same decorative elements can be worn with any of the clothing articles in the system. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260124 | WOVEN OR KNITTED FABRIC CONTAINING TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF YARNS AND CLOTHING CONTAINING THE FABRIC - A woven or knitted fabric, formed from two types of yarns different in self-elongating property upon absorbing water and capable of facilitating the air-permeability when wetted with water, is constituted so that a ratio A/B of a mean length A of high water-absorbing, self-elongating yarns ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260125 | Protective garment having two sleeves, each attached so as to extend in a forward direction when unstressed - A protective garment of a type preferably conforming to at least one NFPA standard and worn by firefighters and by emergency rescue workers has a body, which has two sleeve mouths, and has two sleeves. Each sleeve is attached to the body by being sewn thereto, along and around a margin of an associated one of the sleeve mouths, so as to extend in a forward direction when unstressed. The forward direction may be a forward and downward direction, a forward and upward direction, or a forward and lateral direction. The protective garment may be a protective coat, a protective jacket, a protective shirt, or a suit of protective coveralls. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260126 | MULTI-LAYER COMPOSITE FABRIC GARMENT - A composite fabric garment includes a first garment portion disposed in one or more upper regions of the fabric garment, i.e. those regions relatively more likely in use to be exposed to wind and rain, and a second garment portion disposed in one or more lower regions of the fabric garment, i.e. those regions relatively less likely in use to be exposed to wind and rain. The first garment portion is formed of a first composite fabric having first inner and outer fabric layers and a first intermediate barrier layer disposed between and bonded to at least one of the first inner and outer fabric layers, the first intermediate barrier layer being breathable and substantially impermeable to wind and liquid water. The second garment portion is formed of a second composite fabric formed of second inner and outer fabric layers and having predetermined air permeability. In one embodiment, the second garment portion further includes a second intermediate, breathable, air-permeable barrier layer disposed between and bonded to at least one of the second inner and outer fabric layers. In another embodiment, the second garment portion is formed of a composite fabric having controlled air permeability in a non-laminate absent a barrier. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260127 | Garment - The improved garment is constructed in a circular and attached manner effectively providing superior functionality, warmth, water repellence, convenience, comfort, ease of use and fashion. Further, particularly for those with physical limitations, the garment provides a higher degree of safety than a piece of clothing that can easily slip out of place or fall to the ground. With the garment hanging around the shoulders or neck, the wearer can position the twisted area and the garment to allow multiple versatile and useful alternatives. The improved garment is unique in shape and composition and provides added functionality, warmth, water repellence, convenience, and comfort for the wearer in a manner far superior to traditional shawls, scarves, sweaters and headwear. The garment can be constructed in such a way that each side of the product is of a varying fabric, color, or other quality thus providing enhanced usefulness, versatility and cost effectiveness. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260128 | Perfect tie knot - The present invention provides a necktie knot with a simulated knot which is covered with fabric which is used by grasping and folding a necktie inserting the folded necktie into the bottom of the perfect tie knot, pulling the necktie through the perfect tie knot, forming a loop for placing around the neck of the wearer. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260129 | SPORTS GLOVE FOR ARTHRITIC THUMB CARPOMETACARPAL JOINT - A glove for reducing lateral subluxation of the first carpometacarpal joint that includes a glove body, and a strap portion carried by the glove body. The strap portion extends from a proximal end portion of the glove, and has a length sufficient to allow the strap to be looped around the thumb, to provide dorsal-radial tension on the thumb near the distal end of the first metacarpal in order to reduce lateral subluxation at the first carpometacarpal joint. An attachment element is also provided for securing a distal end of the strap portion to a mutually engaging attachment element secured to the glove body. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260130 | Stretchable sweatband with seaming portion and stretchable cap using the same - A stretchable sweatband for using a cap comprising a stretchable band, a fabric and a seaming portion is provided. The stretchable band has at least one rubber band and a plurality of elastic yarns, which are sewed together along a longitudinal direction. The fabric covers the stretchable band along the longitudinal direction thereof. The seaming portion is used to seam the fabric and the stretchable band together, which is capable of adjusting the longitudinal direction of the stretchable sweatband. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260131 | Headwear with panels coupled by adhesion and sewing - The present invention relates to a headwear in which some panels of a visor part are adhered and sewed to each other and thus a wrinkle resulted from conventional simple sewing is prevented and an aesthetic sense is more increased. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260132 | Clothing with complementary designs and method of use - Clothing with complementary designs. A plurality of upper body garmnents is disclosed, each with at least one design segment. The design segments are designed to mutually complement, so that when the design segments are placed adjacent each other they form a unified design. In this fashion a visual team or group identity is created, and the aesthetic appearance of the individuals wearing the upper body garments bearing design segments is enhanced. The instant invention may be used with individuals riding motorcycles in tandem, jet skiers, sledders, rowing teams, etc. A method of use is also disclosed wherein individuals wearing the upper body garments with design segments are positioned so that the design segments form a unified design. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260133 | Impact Absorbing Frame and Layered Structure System for Safety Helmets - To be embedded within most customizable strong yet flexible safety helmet shells, is a strong, lightweight, impact absorbing “Frame” and a multi-layered impact absorbing cushioning “structure”. Two combined yet independent components designed to protect the user's head and cranium and to reduce the violent sudden acceleration and deceleration of the head and brain after impact. One aspect consists of a solid, continuous and unbroken “Frame” The frame comprises a number of semi-circular arched segments or “panels” with several other smaller semi-circular arched panels placed facing opposite the larger panels within the frame. The additional cushioning in the structure comprises several layers and levels of cushioning protection. These layers consist of a cushioning interior impact liner, a soft silicone gel material, a form fitting inner liner, and optional cloth liners. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260134 | SENSORY DEVELOPMENTAL CAP - A cap having ear pieces and an eyepiece. The ear pieces are preferably connected to an audio device that can play stored audio and/or rebroadcast ambient sounds at a reduced audio level. The ear pieces preferable provide sound attenuation of at least 20 dB. The stored audio may include sounds that simulate sounds heard by a fetus while in the womb. The eye piece is preferably removable. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260135 | Protective Headgear Combination - A protective headgear combination has a helmet and at least one ear defender secured on the helmet rotational position of the at least one ear defender relative to the helmet is adjustable about a first axis of rotation, wherein the first axis of rotation is positioned relative to the vertical at an angle of less than 45° for an upright head position of a user of the protective headgear combination. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260136 | GOGGLE WITH STRAP AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREOF - A goggle and a strap assembly method thereof are provided. The goggle includes an eyeglass, a frame and at least one strap. The frame receives and secures the eyeglass therein and is bilaterally provided with a pair of engaging portions each having a through hole. The strap has at least one connecting portion and is passed through the through hole of a corresponding one of the engaging portions of the frame. The connecting portion of the strap is provided with a resisting portion which makes the connecting portion slightly larger than an opening of each of the through holes, so that the strap which is passed through the through hole of a corresponding one of the engaging portions can be securely attached to the frame. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260137 | SAFETY SUIT - A safety suit has an interior space that is well air conditioned while the weight to be carried along by the user of the safety suit is reduced to a minimum. A heat exchanger surface ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260138 | Thermal Performance Garments Comprising a Bleach Tolerant Outer Shell Fabric of Polypyridobisimidazole and Polybenzobisoxazole Fibers - The invention concerns a flame-resistant garment having an outer shell fabric comprising 50 to 95 parts by weight of a polybenzobisoxazole fiber and 5 to 50 parts by weight of a polypridobisimidazole fiber having an inherent viscosity of greater than 20 dl/g. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260139 | Thermal Performance Garments Comprising an Ultraviolet Light Tolerant Outer Shell Fabric of Polypyridobisimidazole and Polybenzobisoxazole Fibers - The invention concerns a flame-resistant garment having an outer shell fabric comprising 5 to 40 parts by weight of a polybenzobisoxazole fiber and 60 to 95 parts by weight of a polypridobisimidazole fiber having an inherent viscosity of greater than 20 dl/g. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260140 | SELF-CLEANSING PORTABLE URINE COLLECTION DEVICE - A self-cleansing portable urine collection device and method of collecting urine in a self-cleansing portable urine collection device is provided. The collection device includes a housing which houses a urine collection receptacle configured to collect urine from a user. A cleansing container which retains a cleansing solution is configured to supply the cleansing solution to the receptacle. The device further includes a reservoir coupled to the receptacle and configured to receive the urine and the cleansing solution collected by the receptacle. A pump coupled to the receptacle and the reservoir is configured to transport the urine and the cleansing solution from the receptacle to the reservoir. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260141 | Self-rinsing toilet rim cover and method for using it - One embodiment of a self cleaning toilet bowl rim cover having a water conveyance ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260142 | One-piece toilet seat with urine shield - A one-piece toilet seat with a molded urine shield designed to direct urine into the toilet bowl through the normal gap between the toilet seat and toilet bowl. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260143 | Waste receiving device for incontinent persons - A waste receiving device for disposing of fecal waste from an incontinent person being bathed. The waste receiving device includes a receiver and a waste processing mechanism that discharges processed waste to a waste water drain. The waste processing mechanism includes a strainer and/or a masticator for processing the fecal waste such that the processed waste has a maximum solids size that is suitable for passing through the waste water drain. The strainer is a filter with one or more openings that are sized to pass only waste that is not larger than the maximum solids size. The strainer, in one embodiment, is incorporated in a removable basket. The masticator, in various embodiments, is a manually operated mechanical reducer or a powered reducer, such as one operated by pressurized water. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260144 | Water saving device for a toilet - A water saving device for a flush toilet comprising a flapper valve limit structure which yieldably limits the upward movement of a toilet tank flapper valve after it has been moved upwardly from its lower closed position towards its upper position thereby reducing the amount of water which will be discharged from the water tank into the toilet bowl during a flushing cycle. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260145 | Toilet buoy unit to control water flow - Toilet buoy unit to control water flow is a device to control water flow to let only small amount of water draining into toilet to flush human liquid waste. A flash light bulb is provided to tell us small amount of water being drained. People defecate once a day and urinate several times a day. If we use toilet buoy unit to guide us to drain small amount of water to flush liquid human waste we can save a large amount of water to relieve the shortage of water supply in big cities in the United Status. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260146 | Wave Generating Apparatus - The wave-generating apparatus in accordance with the invention has a pool ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260147 | DECORATIVE SPA SURROUND - A decorative kit for a spa or pool comprising first, second, third and fourth side panels, each having a decoratively surfaced outer face; first, second, third and fourth decoratively surfaced corner panels so shaped and dimensioned as to integrally mate with the side panels to form a decorative enclosure about a spa or pool; and a front step dimensioned to integrally mount adjacent a selected side of the enclosure. The kit further includes first and second side rails and a rear side rail for mounting about the upper edge of an enclosed spa to create a ledge around the upper perimeter of the spa. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260148 | Water conservation pool - In the invention, a lower water chamber is constructed and held in a bladder which underlies the floor of the pool. The lower water chamber constitutes the base of the pool and is initially hollow and empty before being filled with water. The water chamber has a fill opening and a drain opening. The fill opening has a valve for receiving a standard garden hose. The drain opening preferably also has a rigid connection for receiving a standard garden hose. After the water bladder is filled, the user closes the fill opening and the drain to make a closed water bladder. The water bladder is preferably made of a plastic, polyolefin, or elastomeric type of material which is watertight and strong enough to hold the weight of children. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260149 | Automatic Top-Up Tap For Pools - A pool top-up tap comprises a conduit from a rain water supply which tops up the pool and a valve assembly which closes off the conduit when the water in the pool reaches a predetermined level. The conduit may supply rain water to an intermediate pool side reservoir which tops up the pool and has an integrated valve assembly which shuts off the water from the reservoir when the water in the pool reaches a predetermined level. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260150 | Apparatus Facilitating Application of Customized Portable Spa Surrounds by End Users - A spa shell having an outer perimeter panel and an outer perimeter side surface positioned about the outer perimeter of the spa shell, the side surface comprising a mounting surface for an end user applied façade. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260151 | OUTDOOR SHOWER ENCLOSURE KIT - An outdoor shower enclosure that may include a roof and a base frame having a plurality of metal structural members that are connected together to define a peripheral edge with a plurality of mounting plates. A plurality of substantially vertically extending support posts may be provided that extend between the mounting plates and the roof. In some cases, the support posts may be spaced apart approximately equidistant from each other along the peripheral edge. The shower enclosure may include a plurality of vinyl wall panels disposed between the posts. In some cases, a vinyl floor panel could be carried by the base frame. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260152 | PAPER PULP COMPOSITION AND ARTICLE FORMED THEREFROM - A moldable paper pulp composition comprising an aqueous suspension of a base material comprising paper particles and a detergent resistant binding agent for the paper particles, in an intimate and substantially homogenous mix. Also provided are articles molded from the composition. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260153 | CONSTRUCTION OF HOLLOW ZINC DIE-CASTING BY THIXOTROPIC WELDING - A method for manufacturing a plumbing fixture by thixotropic welding. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260154 | TUB DRAIN AND OVERFLOW ASSEMBLY - The invention provides a drain and overflow assembly for a tub having a drain opening and a overflow opening, including a main drainage pipe, a drain fitting having a drain inlet end configured to be connected to the drain opening and a drain outlet end configured to be connected to the main drainage pipe, a trap, an overflow receiving hub disposed between the trap and the drain inlet end, and a multi-purpose fitting including an overflow path having an overflow inlet end configured to be connected to the multi-purpose opening and an overflow outlet end configured to be connected to the overflow receiving hub, the multi-purpose fitting further including a cleanout path having a cleanout inlet end configured to be connected to the multi-purpose opening and a cleanout pipe end configured to be connected to the main drainage pipe. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260155 | PLAY YARDS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - Play yards and methods of operating the same are disclosed. A disclosed example includes a lower frame having a collapsed position and an erected position; an upper frame having a collapsed position and an erected position; and a plurality of posts joining the upper frame and the lower frame. The upper frame has a rounded rectangular shape when in the erected position. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260156 | PLAYPEN HUB ASSEMBLY - A playpen hub assembly includes a base, a first support part and a second support part. The first support part and the second support part are pivoted to two sides of a base body of the base respectively. A slider in the base is moved between a lock position and a release position along a first rail in the base body. An end of the slider has a first block structure for constraining rotation of the first support part relative to the base body. Another end of the slider has a second block structure for constraining rotation of the second support part relative to the base body. A driving part in the base is used for moving the slider to the release position. When the slider is located at the lock position, the first rail is substantially parallel to the first support part and the second support part. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260157 | Mat - A foldable, portable exercise mat is disclosed. The mat is generally circular in shape when in the working position and is foldable to a generally rectangular shape when in the transport position. The exemplary embodiment of the mat includes a first side and a second side. The exemplary embodiment of the mat includes load-bearing strips strategically positioned on the first side to support the mat when it is in the transport position. Load-bearing strips may also be positioned around the perimeter of an integrated pocket to reduce the wear on the main body of the mat. Strap loops, gripping surfaces, affixing straps, and zippered pockets may also be affixed to either the first or second side. Carry straps may be engaged with strap loops to ease transportation of the mat. In a second embodiment of the mat, the mat may be folded into a backpack in the transport position. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260158 | Bed Apparatus Provided With Bed-Departure Prediction and Detection System - A load measuring unit detects the load of a bed section and generates a load signal. A body weight computing unit computes the body weight of a user positioned on the bed section on the basis of the load signal. A first determination unit determines whether the body weight is equal to or less than a prescribed threshold. A center-of-gravity position computing unit computes a center-of-gravity position of the user on the basis of the load signal. A second determination unit determines whether the center-of-gravity position is in a monitored area of the bed section. The state of the user is detected to away from the bed when the first determination unit has determined that the body weight is equal to or less than a prescribed threshold, and the second determination unit has determined that the center-of-gravity position is within the monitored area. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260159 | EMERGENCY RESPONSE TREATMENT BED SYSTEM - An emergency response treatment bed system. The emergency response beds may include a frame having a pair of opposing tubular stainless steel side supports and a pair of opposing tubular stainless steel end supports. The side supports and end supports are affixed each to the other by corner fixtures. A plurality of collapsible support legs are affixed to the frame. The support legs have an upper end and a lower end, and are adapted to support the frame above a selected substrate. A support deck is coupled to the frame. The support deck is adapted to support a patient body, and is provided with a liquid impervious, molded thermoplastic contaminant resistant cleanable surface. The support deck also has, above at least some of the support legs, a cutout portion defined by edgewalls, to provide access through the support deck to the support legs, so that multiple beds may be stacked one above the other, using support inserts between vertically adjacent support legs. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260160 | PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - The product demonstration system of the present invention is used to familiarize a person with a product. The product demonstration system includes an audio/visual component that is capable of delivering a recording, an adjustable support that is capable of supporting the person, and a control. The control is operably connected to the adjustable support and the audio/visual component to move the adjustable support and deliver the recording in a coordinated manner to highlight the product. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260161 | INTEGRATED CONTINUOUS BATCH TUNNEL WASHER - 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 increased. The increased counter flow after chemical treatment amounts to either an intermediate rinse or a pre-rinse depending upon which module or zone the goods occupy. The pre-rinse ensures that the fabric articles are substantially free of soil or the majority of any soil when they are transferred to an extractor for final removal of excess water. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260162 | 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. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260163 | Washing machine and method of controlling the same - Disclosed herein are a washing machine and a method of controlling the same that are capable of removing bubbles from a door after washing. The washing machine includes a drum and a door to open and close the drum. The method of controlling the washing machine includes determining whether the present operation is a spin-drying operation, and, when the present operation is the spin-drying operation, supplying water to the door to remove residual bubbles from the door. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260164 | COMPOSITIONS FOR OXIDATION DYEING KERATIN FIBERS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE THICKENING POLYMER COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE FATTY CHAIN AND AT LEAST ONE FATTY ALCOHOL CHOSEN FROM MONOGLYCEROLATED FATTY ALCOHOLS AND POLYGLYCEROLATED FATTY ALCOHOLS - Compositions for oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as hair, comprising, in a dyeing medium, at least one oxidation dye, at least one thickening polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one fatty alcohol chosen from monoglycerolated and polyglycerolated fatty alcohols. Processes comprising such oxidation dyeing compositions. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260165 | Composition comprising a compound X and A compound Y, at least one of which is a silicone, and a hydrophobic direct dye - The present disclosure relates to a composition for coloring keratin fibers comprising
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20090260166 | "Clean Glide" Portable Disc Golf Cleaning Device - A portable Frisbee Golf disc washing assembly includes a carrying case, which also houses extra discs. The carrying case is rectangular-shaped, has a flap cover, and has sidewalls that are zippered open or closed. The interior surface of the case is slightly padded, and the exterior surface has pockets monolithically formed there with. An adjustable carrying strap is included. The assembly further includes a cleaning mechanism stored within the carrying case that has a pair of interchangeable cleaning pads. A crank handle is attached to rotatable gears that rotate the pads. The handle is attached to a main center gear. There are additional gears on each side of the mechanism that assist in the movement of the pads. Turning the handle rotates the main gear, and engages the side gears, which rotates the cleaning pads in opposing directions | 2009-10-22 |
20090260167 | PICK-UP DEVICE - A pick-up device for picking up debris or other objects that includes a base to which an operating handle is attached by way of a swivel. A supply of sticky elements is releasably held to the base by retaining structure. The supply includes a plurality of tacky sheets arranged in a stack that are attached to a backing member. The structure for holding the supply to the base may comprise retainers and tabs, pins frictionally engaged in corresponding apertures, hook and loop elements or clips forming part of the base. The tablet-like supply includes an outermost sheet having a tacky surface to which debris or objects are held. An exhausted sheet is peeled from the stack to expose the tacky surface of an adjacent sheet. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260168 | Corralling Utensil with Associated Cutting Board - A corralling utensil with associated cutting board ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260169 | ROTARY MOP WITH ENHANCED WATER-WRINGING EFFECT - A rotary mop with enhanced water-wringing effect, including a handle; a slide sleeve fitted on the handle, the slide sleeve being rotatable about and movable along the handle; a mop cloth, one end of the mop cloth being connected with a bottom end of the slide sleeve, while the other end of the mop cloth being connected with a bottom end of the handle, when rotating the handle and the slide sleeve relative to each other, the mop cloth is wrung. The mop further has a rotary tube fitted on the handle and rotatable about the handle. When wringing and tensioning the mop cloth, the mop cloth binds the rotary tube, not the handle. Therefore, the slide sleeve and the handle can effectively wring and dry the mop cloth with less strength. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260170 | Tool System with Replaceable Heads and Offset Handle - A tool system is disclosed having a body including a handle extending therefrom, a detachable head including a working tool, and a multi-part connector for detachable connecting the head to the body, the connector including opposed, flexible members positioned on the body towards an end of the body and means on the head for connecting with the opposed flexible members, the opposed flexible members and the means for connecting with the flexible members working in concert to detachably secure the head to the body. The handle of the tool system can be offset with respect to the axis of the body and the detachable head. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260171 | BRUSH ELEMENT - A brush element for a circular brush rotatable around an axis of rotation, the brush being attachable to a frame of a sweeping machine, and including a head segment that includes a substantially flat disc assembly including a coupling system for coupling brush elements therewith. Bristles make up a bristle segment for the brush element. The bristles are coupled for an integral unit with a body segment connecting the same. The bristles are coupled with the body segment in a configuration tapering in a substantially conical manner towards one end of the body segment in its lengthwise direction as viewed from above. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260172 | PAINT BRUSH - A paintbrush constructed in an environmentally conscious manner. In one embodiment, a paintbrush is constructed from a bamboo handle, stainless steel ferrule and a mixture of natural and artificial bristle. This mixture of materials results in substantially less environmental impact than conventional paintbrush materials. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260173 | WIPING ARTICLES - An article for the wet/damp wiping of surfaces comprises a moisture-absorbing wipe that provides at least one surface of the article, the wipe comprising bamboo fibres. The wipe may be formed from a textile material and contains at least 10%, preferably at least 30%, by weight of bamboo fibres. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260174 | Mop and mop shield - A mop and mop shield or cover is described in which the mop shield is slideably mounted on the handle of a mop, and capable of being lowered over the head of the mop to protect it from damage. The protective shield can also be marked, so as to enable a person to identify the purpose for which the mop has been used. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260175 | Multifunctional nozzle attachment for lawn blower - A multifunctional nozzle attachment for a portable hand-held lawn blower. The multifunctional nozzle attachment includes a coupler which can be attached to the nozzle of the lawn blower. Various attachments including scrapers, rakes, and brushes are provided for use with the coupler. When attached to the coupler, the attachments may be used to break up debris that does not release from the ground using the air stream alone. Once the debris is broken up, the air stream carries the debris away. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260176 | WINDSHIELD WIPER DEVICE - The invention relates to a window wiper device ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260177 | HARD SURFACE CLEANER - A surface cleaner, comprising a tank having a fluid-filled part and an air-filled part; a vacuum pump; a fluid pressure pump; a cleaning head having a cleaning chamber and a vacuum chamber, the cleaning chamber forming a cavity bounded by a surface to be cleaned, the vacuum chamber having an inlet lip at the periphery of the cleaning chamber; jet nozzles mounted within the cleaning chamber; wherein the pressure pump draws fluid from the tank and ejects it into the cleaning chamber through the nozzles; wherein the vacuum pump maintains a low pressure in the air-filled part of the tank and a high pressure in the cleaning chamber; and wherein the inlet lip is in fluid communication with the air-filled part of the tank portion whereby fluid ejected into the cleaning chamber is drawn into the inlet lip and returned to the tank. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260178 | Vacuum cleaner having apparatus for giving off fragrant odor - The vacuum cleaner that includes a fragrant odor generating apparatus is provided. The fragrant odor generating apparatus is mounted to a discharge port of a grill member housed in a main cleaner body, to discharge an air freshener to an air being discharged through the discharge port after air containing dust is drawn in from a surface being cleaned and dust is separated from the drawn-in air. The fragrant odor generating apparatus includes a housing comprising a first air passing hole in fluid communication with the discharge port, and a second air passing hole in fluid communication with outside, an outer cover member pivotably mounted to the housing to selectively open and close the second air passing hole, and the air freshener containing a fragrant agent. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260179 | Vacuum Cleaner - A portable vacuum cleaner having a fan which draws air inwards through inlet duct and inlet to coarse filter element. Larger dirt particles are trapped within coarse filter element, and the filtered air passes through fine filter element and into fan, where it is expelled through outlet duct and outlet aperture. A cleaning member mounted on the coarse filter element that engages the fine filter element so that upon remove of the coarse filter element, the cleaning member slides along the fine filter element removing particles thereon. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260180 | DEVICE FOR CLEANING AND REMOTELY INSPECTING A CHIMNEY - A device for cleaning a chimney preferably includes a cleaning head having a hub with brush arms extending from the hub, a cable assembly connected to the cleaning head and having a flexible cable surrounded by a casing, with the casing being sized to allow the cable to rotate in the casing without rotating the casing, at least one positioning assembly for holding the cleaning head a desired distance from the interior walls of a chimney, a motor attached to one end of the cable, and a positioning rod effective for pushing said cleaning head and cable assembly up a chimney for a distance of at least eight feet. A camera may be attached to the casing to allow observation and/or recording of the chimney while the cleaning head is working. The device may further include an air knife for dislodging debris when the device is used to sweep a chimney, and/or a vacuum for removing waste dislodged by the device. The motor may be a variable speed motor that is controlled by a foot switch to allow an individual chimney sweep to operate the cable, the rod, and the motor speed simultaneously. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260181 | Caster - In one embodiment, a caster has a horn having a first side with a first raceway, a second side with a second raceway, and a stem. At least one bearing may be located in the stem and a stem seal is removably positioned to substantially cover the at least one bearing. Also, a wheel assembly has an axle whereby a first end of the axle is positioned within the first raceway and a second end of the axle is positioned in the second raceway. Yet other forms of the invention will be suited for specific applications. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260182 | Anti-movement device for closure member | 2009-10-22 |
20090260183 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A hinge assembly includes a shaft ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260184 | COUPLING DEVICE FOR A BABY CRIB FRAME STRUCTURE - A coupling device is adapted to be connected foldably to a pair of frame rods of a baby crib frame structure. The coupling device includes a coupling seat, two rod coupling components adapted to be connected respectively to the frame rods and coupled movably to the coupling seat, two locking components connected movably to the coupling seat for preventing and permitting movement of the rod coupling components, and a release unit. The release unit includes a linking component extending between the locking components and formed with two guide holes, a pair of coupling pins extending respectively through and movable respectively along the guide holes and connected respectively to the locking components, and a biasing member. The linking component is movable from an initial position to drive movement of the locking components to permit movement of the rod coupling components, and is biased by the biasing member to the initial position. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260185 | TAMPER RESISTANT HINGE - A hinge assembly incorporates an anti-tamper member that is selectively positionable to protect fasteners holding the hinge assembly to a mounting surface such as an access door. The hinge assembly may be incorporated into a bar lock assembly to provide additional tamper resistance for a shipping container, for example, to limit or prevent unauthorized access to the container. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260186 | Hinge arrangement for a tailgate of a motor vehicle - The invention relates to a hinge arrangement, in particular for a tailgate of a motor vehicle, having a first hinge part, in particular firmly connected to the body, which is knuckle-jointed with a second hinge part, and having an energy accumulator, the force application points of which are positioned in relation to both hinge parts in such a way that the force released upon its discharge supports the rotation of the two hinge parts around the hinge axis from a first rotation position, which corresponds in particular to a closed position of the tailgate, to a second rotation position, which corresponds in particular to the open position of the tailgate. To obtain useful improvements, a transposition device is proposed for transposing at least one force application point in one of the two rotation positions, so that after a transposition onto the hinge parts a force acts in the opposite rotation direction. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260187 | Hinge - A hinge has a pintle, a moving leaf, a resilient device and a stationary leaf. The pintle has a resilient device mount formed on a distal end and is mounted securely in the stationary leaf. The moving leaf is mounted rotatably around the pintle and has a barrel having a protruding limit formed on an outer end. Because the resilient device mount is formed on the pintle, it does not break easily and may slip to prevent terminal failure and be reset when closed. The protruding limit abuts the stationary leaf and ensures a gap is formed between the leaves for wires cabling or the like. Therefore the hinge has improved wear and longer lifespan. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260188 | Wide Opening Vehicle Door with Easy-Reach Feature - A door return device for a vehicle door has a travel path including an easy-reach position and a fully open position. A housing is coupled to one of the vehicle door or the door frame and has a chamber containing a working fluid. A link is coupled to the other one of the vehicle door or the door frame and is movable into and out of the housing in response to travel of the vehicle door. An end-damping piston is slidable in the chamber and includes a fluid passage between opposite sides. A return spring is disposed between the end-damping piston and one longitudinal end of the chamber. When the return spring is substantially unloaded then the end-damping piston is positioned relative to the one longitudinal end such that the vehicle door is away from the fully open position at least as far as the easy-reach position. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260189 | Grip Designed for a Handle and Method of Making The Same - A grip designed for a handle that has a quality of unidirectional extendibility and that is extended in a direction in accordance with a direction of extendibility for wrapping the handle. A method for making a grip designed for a handle includes preparing a sheet that has a quality of unidirectional extendibility; trimming the grip from the sheet; and extending the grip in a direction in accordance with a direction of extendibility for wrapping the handle. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260190 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE CONTINUOUS CUTTING OF FIBERS - A method and a cutting device for the continuous cutting of fibers fed in fiber cables into fiber sections of particularly short length is disclosed. In order to avoid high friction forces between the formed knives and the fiber sections, and furthermore, to prevent excessive deforming of the fiber section during the transport between the knives, the knives are arranged at an offset to each other such that the fibers are initially cut into longer fiber sections, and into shorter fiber sections in a second step. The respective free space between the knives is increased due to the offset arrangement of the knives. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260191 | BELT LOOP SECURING DEVICE, AND RELATED METHODS - A belt loop securing device featuring a clasp body and a locking clip is provided. The clasp body includes a front plate and a rear plate operatively connected to one another to permit movement of the plates between an open position in which the front and rear plates are splayed from one another and a closed position in which the front and rear plates are substantially parallel to one another to permit capture of a belt and/or pants waistband between the plates. The lock clip is slidable over the clip clasp for securing the front and rear plates in the closed position. A method of securing a belt to pants, and a method of securing an equipment holding case to a belt are also provided. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260192 | Belt clip - A belt clip has a planar base with a longitudinal axis and a connector element extending outwardly from the upper end of the base. A belt clamp unit is rotatably attached to the connector element and is operable between raised and lowered positions. The clamp unit comprises a keeper plate with lateral arms supporting a friction bar. The friction bar is rotatable from a position above the base to the lowered position, which compels the bar against the base to effectively and immoveably secure and maintain the belt terminus on the belt body. The clip also has a ring attachment which permits ornaments or utilitarian items to be hung from the clip. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260193 | Pant-leg retaining device and method of use. - A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a pant-leg retaining device that requires no structural modification to the garment or to the footwear and comprises a U-shaped clip formed from an elastically resilient material, a portion of which is covered with a decorative cover. A clamping assembly attached to a front face of the U-shaped clip adapts to selectively and releasably hold a portion of the pant leg. A portion of the front face includes a shield member adapted to protect an engaging edge of the front face from wear from repeated use and, ideally, the shield piece is colored in contrasting color to the cover material. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260194 | Adjustable Rope Tie For Animals And Movable Objects - A rope tie for an animal or other movable object comprising a helical coil fixedly or removably attached to a support. A free end of a rope is inserted through a first loop of the coil toward a second loop of the coil, then under, around, and through the second loop of the coil. When the animal or movable object pulls on an opposite end of the rope, the rope moves out of the coil until it tightens around the second loop and ceases moving, thus restricting or stopping the movement of the animal or movable object. The free end of the rope may be placed on a hook to reduce the movement of the rope through the coil. Slack in the portion of rope extending from the coil to the animal or movable object may be removed or reduced by pulling on the free end of the rope. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260195 | ROPE TENSIONING DEVICE - A rope tensioning device comprising, an elongate base having a first hooked end and a second hooked end, anchoring means for anchoring the rope on the device, and clamp means, wherein the clamp means are adapted to grip the rope inserted into the device allowing it to be pulled in a tightening direction to tension the rope, the clamp means being adapted to prevent the rope pulling in a reverse direction. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260196 | Self-secure mount for tubular object - A self-secure mount for a tubular object includes an outer holder and an inner holder. The outer holder includes two spaced apart holding panels and an arc-shaped cornering panel extended between the two holding panels for applying an elastic clipping force between the holding panels. The inner holder includes two spaced apart clipping panels overlapping with each other to define a clipping channel therebetween, wherein two inner edges of the clipping panels are extended towards a closed end of the clipping channel. The two inner edges of the clipping panels are adapted for pressing against an outer surface of the tubular object to retain the tubular object in position, such that when the holding panels are pressed to minimize a distance therebetween, the clipping force of the outer holder is substantially increased towards the inner edges of the clipping panels to hold the tubular object within the cornering panel. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260197 | SLIDER FOR CONCEALED TYPE SLIDE FASTENER - A slider for a concealed slide fastener has a pair of first flanges each having an inverted L-shaped section along a right or left side edge of a lower blade, and a diamond erected in a central portion the lower blade and having a substantially elliptic horizontal section. A wedge-like space between top plate portions of the pair of first flanges has a second flange having a rectangular plate portion and a wedge plate portion formed integrally on the top surface of the diamond, the second flange stretched outward along an outer periphery of the diamond. A height of the bottom surface of a shoulder mouth side end portion of the second flange is set higher than heights of the other areas, and a tapered surface is formed on a peripheral surface such that a taper angle is increased gradually as it goes toward a rear mouth side. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260198 | LATCH DEVICE - A latch device including a latch strike retention assembly adapted for press-fit insertion into a panel opening and retention within the panel opening upon melting of any plastic components. The latch strike retention assembly includes a generally “U” shaped spring member having spring legs operatively connected to bushings arranged in converging opposing relation to one another and adapted to engage and retain a strike member disposed in opposing relation to the strike retention assembly. The spring member is held within a bracket member of substantially “U” shaped cross section. The bracket member is disposed in transverse orientation to the spring member. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260199 | Sanitary Clip Assembly - Disclosed is a clip assembly for use in securing a folded portion of apparel to avoid a contact between the folded portion of the apparel and a contaminated floor of a public facility. The clip assembly includes at least one clip and a case for enclosing the at least one clip. Each clip of the at least one clip includes a pair of clip members and a coupling mechanism disposed between the pair of clip members. The coupling mechanism is configured to enable a clip to assume a close position and an open position. In the close position, the at least one clip is capable of securing the folded portion of the apparel. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260200 | Stringed bead securement device - The present invention is directed toward a bead securement device comprising a tension spring, a first cover and a second cover. The first cover and the second cover are removably secured to the tension spring. In use, a force is exerted on the spring through the covers causing the spring to deform and the gaps between the plurality of coils on the spring expand. Once expanded, the filament may be passed in between one of these gaps so that when the force exerted on the end members of the spring is released, the filament is squeezed between the coils of the spring and held in place. The filament can be easily removed by using the covers to manipulate the end members of the spring. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260201 | Connecting assembly for fastening an add-on element on a carrier element - A connecting assembly ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260202 | BATTERY COVER LATCH ASSEMBLY - A battery cover latch assembly ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260203 | CADAVER BAG FOR ANIMALS - A device for transporting animal carcasses, that includes a flexible, durable material, wherein flexible, durable material further includes at least two layers bound to one another, wherein a cavity has been formed at a predetermined location between the layers for receiving an animal carcass, and wherein an opening has been formed in one of the layers for accessing the cavity formed between the layers; and means for sealing the opening formed in one of the layers after an animal carcass has been placed in the cavity formed between the two layers. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260204 | Apparatus for Lowering a Cinerary Urn - An apparatus for lowering an urn comprises a frame, a substantially horizontal platform for supporting the urn, and a lowering mechanism mounted to the frame that is releasably connected to the platform The lowering mechanism automatically releases the platform when the platform is in the bottom position. To releasably connect the lowering mechanism to the frame, four hangers may be used to releasably connect the platform to respective suspension straps. Each hanger may comprise a square body for insertion through a corresponding square hole in the platform. Each hanger may have a pivoting arm that pivots into a substantially horizontal posture to support the platform from underneath, the pivoting arm of the hanger comprising a counterweight to cause the pivoting arm to return to a substantially vertical posture when legs underneath the platform reach the bottom position. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260205 | Methods of Packaging Intravaginal Device - A method of folding a plurality of flexible elements about a central fluid storage element includes of urging an intravaginal device into a folding device; imparting relative rotation between at least a portion of the folding device and the intravaginal device; and contacting the plurality of flexible extensions with the folding device. Wherein the intravaginal device includes a fluid storage element and a plurality of flexible extensions extending therefrom, and the flexible extensions are folded about the fluid storage element in a uniform direction. Alternatively, in place of relative rotation, the flexible extensions are folded by means of guide rails of the folding device. Several apparatus may be employed in this and related methods. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260206 | TURBINE VANE AIRFOIL RECONFIGURATION METHOD - A system and method for reconfiguring an airfoil of a turbine vane segment. In at least one embodiment, the system may be used to straighten an airfoil of a turbine vane segment to remove lean, twist, or racking, or any combination thereof. The airfoil may be straightened by applying a load to an inner shroud in a direction that is generally tangential to an outer shroud of the turbine vane segment. Orifices may be cut into the airfoil suction side, inboard of the outer shroud, to facilitate the straightening process. The orifices may be sealed upon completion of the process. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260207 | INKJET HEAD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING INKJET HEAD, AND INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS - An inkjet head, comprising:
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20090260208 | APPARATUS FOR PUSHING HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL MEMBER - An apparatus holds a plurality of hollow cylindrical members and pushes off the hollow cylindrical members. The apparatus includes a holder shaft for holding the hollow cylindrical members in tandem thereon, a gripper member projecting outwardly from a side wall surface of the holder shaft and engaging an inner wall surface of a foremost one of the hollow cylindrical members, a cam disposed in the holder shaft for displacing the gripper member, a pusher cylinder for pressing an end face of a rearmost one of the hollow cylindrical members and moving all the hollow cylindrical members forward, to release the foremost one of the hollow cylindrical members from the holder shaft and position a next one of the hollow cylindrical members as a new foremost one of the hollow cylindrical members, and a turning cylinder for turning the holder shaft. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260209 | SCREWING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SCREWING OPERATION - A screwing apparatus includes a support member having a horizontal support surface. A single urging member has an urging surface opposed to the support surface. The urging surface is set parallel to the support surface. A driving mechanism is configured to drive at least one of the support member and the urging member to move to change the distance between the support member and the urging member. Driver bits have the tip ends opposed to the support surface, respectively. The driver bits are driven to move toward and away from the urging surface. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260210 | Collapsible Packaging System - A package suitable for containing marking material used in a printing machine. The package includes a package surface adapted to engage one or more surfaces of the printing machine and a material identifier mechanism for verifying the marking material. The package may also include a material pouch, which is adapted to contain the marking material, joined with or formed in the package surface. Alternatively, the package may include a carrier adapted to engage one or more surfaces of the printing machine and a material pouch joined with the carrier. Other aspects include a method of remanufacturing a package suitable for containing marking material used in a printing machine. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260211 | SOFT MEMBER MOUTING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for mounting a soft member ( | 2009-10-22 |
20090260212 | Method and Device for Inserting Inserts (Cores) into Female Molds of a Rotary Tableting Press - The invention relates to a method for inserting inserts (cores) into female molds of a rotary tableting press. The inserts are inserted individually into one female mold each of a rotating rotor of the rotary tableting press by separating the inserts from a nonspecific quantity by means of a feeder mechanism, feeding them to a core distributor and aligning them from there with the female molds in a precisely defined position and delivering the inserts to the female molds in this position. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260213 | DIAPHRAGM FLEXURE WITH LARGE RANGE AND HIGH LOAD CAPACITY - A stamping structure for imprinting micro-sized features is provided. The stamping structure includes a flexure arrangement having one or more diaphragm flexures arranged in a series or parallel or hybrid configuration so as to manage load-capacity while still achieving adequate vertical and angular range of a sample supported on the one or more diaphragm flexures. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260214 | GUIDE WIRE - A guide wire includes a wire member having a first wire disposed on the distal side of the guide wire, and a second wire disposed on the proximal side from the first wire. The second wire is made from a material having an elastic modulus larger than that of the first wire. For example, the first wire is made from a superelastic alloy, and the second wire is made from a stainless steel. The first wire is joined to the second wire at a welded portion by welding. A coil is disposed on the distal side from the first wire. A cover layer is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the wire member in such a manner as to cover at least the welded portion. The cover layer is made from a material capable of reducing the friction of the cover layer, for example, a fluorocarbon resin or a hydrophilic material, to thereby improve the sliding performance of the guide wire. Such a guide wire is excellent in operationality and kink resistance. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260215 | METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF MOTOR VEHICLES - A method for manufacturing motor vehicles at a manufacturing location (S), from which ready-assembled motor vehicles are built in a planned number and order of output. First modules (M | 2009-10-22 |
20090260216 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COUPLING A PIPE FITTING TO A PIPE - A device and method for coupling a pipe and a fitting. The device includes a pipe holder for releasably gripping a pipe, a fitting retainer for releasably retaining a pipe fitting substantially coaxially with a pipe in the pipe holder, and means for driving together the pipe holder and the fitting retainer along a longitudinal axis in a relative motion between them. The device may optionally slide a reinforcing sleeve along the pipe to cover the end of the pipe on the fitting. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260217 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COIL ASSEMBLY - A method of manufacturing a coil assembly of a rotary electric machine is disclosed wherein first and second coil wire segments are located on an axis direction in opposition to each other to allow first turn portions of the first and second coil wire segments to intersect with each other (in locating step). Engaging movement, composed of a forward transferring movement, a rotating movement and a translating movement, is conducted on the second coil wire segment with respect to the first coil wire segment to allow the first turn portion of the second coil wire segment to engage a second turn portion of the first coil wire segment (first engaging step). Conducting the engaging movement allows to engage a third turn portion of the first coil wire segment (second engaging step). | 2009-10-22 |
20090260218 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A STATOR FOR INNER-ROTOR TYPE ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINES - A tapered cage coil is prepared, having a small-diameter top coil end | 2009-10-22 |
20090260219 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COIL FOR STATOR INCORPORATED IN ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE - A method is provided for manufacturing a stator coil for a rotary electric machine, which is formed by winding up a plurality of phase wires. The method includes a shaping step for shaping a plurality of shaped wire members from electrically conductive wires, an integrating step for integrating the plurality of shaped wire members with each other to form an integrated body, and a winding-up step for winding the integrated body about a core member to form a wound body. At the winding-up step, curve forming is performed by plastically deforming turn portions of the integrated body into a curved shape, during conveyance of feeding the integrated body to the core member. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260220 | Fuel pump,motor device for the same, and method for manufacturing the same - A fuel pump includes a pump portion for pumping fuel. The fuel pump further includes a magnet having magnetic poles circumferentially alternate with each other. The fuel pump further includes an armature on a radially inside of the magnet. The armature includes a rotor core provided with a coil formed of a wire. The armature is rotatable for driving the pump portion. A commutator, which is in a substantially disc shape, is provided to an axial end of the armature for rectifying electricity supplying to the coil. The rotor core has an axial end having an outer circumferential periphery defining a commutator-side collar portion extending toward the commutator. The coil is formed by winding the wire between an outer circumferential periphery of the commutator and the commutator-side collar portion. | 2009-10-22 |
20090260221 | Partial Slot Dovetail for Generator Rotor - Re-machining a generator rotor tooth dovetail results in a transition zone at an end of the partial re-machined cut, between a newly cut load surface and an original load surface of the rotor tooth. The transition zone is susceptible to stresses that may adversely affect the fatigue strength of the rotor tooth. These stresses can be reduced by the steps of (a) forming at least one axial undercut stress relief groove across the transition zone between the newly cut load surface and the original load surface, (b) cutting and shaping a wedge that will fit in the transition zone, and (c) securing the wedge across the transition zone. | 2009-10-22 |