46th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100287676 | WELDING MASK - Disclosed is a welding mask including a mask body for covering an entire face of a wearer having an opening portion corresponding to eyes of the wearer thereof; a rotatable cover rotationally coupled to a front of the mask body upward and downward; a shading filter mounted on the rotatable cover so as to shade a light generated during welding operation thereof; an elastic coupling means for rotationally coupling the rotatable cover to both side surfaces of the mask body upward; and a fixing means for fixing the rotatable cover or releasing a fixing status thereof formed at one side of the mask body. Also, a window is further formed at the rear portion of the rotatable cover having the shading filter, thereby improving operation efficiency. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287677 | PROTECTIVE CAPE - The present invention relates to a cape for protecting a user from containments. The cape includes a neck portion adapted to be secured to a neck of the user and a main body portion having opposing front and rear portions extending from the neck portion adapted to cover the user. A translucent window assembly is provided on a front portion of the cape for providing visual access to a user's personal item disposed behind a rear portion of the cape. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287678 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROTECTING CLOTHING FROM DYES - A method and system is provided for substantially protecting a piece of clothing from staining by dyes that may transfer and stain from another piece of clothing. The method and system include a multilayered sheet of protective guard that has substantially dye proof outer layer that adheres to a piece of clothing such as an inside cuff. This substantially protects the transfer of dyes, such as indigo dyes, between the clothing and a second piece of clothing. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287679 | SEWN PRODUCT AND CLOTHES - A sewn product comprises fabrics having conductive yarns inserted each in a warp direction and a weft direction and disposed in a lattice at intervals, wherein at least two stitches in at least one place of seam are provided with a stitch interval of not more than 5 mm, and a surface resistance (R) between two points separated by 30 cm across at least one seam is according to the formula: R≦1.0×10 | 2010-11-18 |
20100287680 | Llightweight, Durable Apparel and Laminates for Making the Same - Laminates are described having a durable outer film surface for use in making lightweight liquidproof articles, including articles of apparel, such as outerwear garments. A method of making the laminate and a lightweight outerwear garment having an abrasion resistant exterior film surface is described. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287681 | RELEASABLE VEST - A releasable vest having a front panel; front shoulder strap elements that include at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening; a back panel; a first waist belt element that extends from the front panel and has at least one waist belt element attachment opening formed through the waist belt element; a second waist belt element that extends from the front panel and has at least one release loop attached thereto, wherein the at least one release loop is capable of being passed through the waist belt attachment opening of the first waist belt element and the at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening of the front shoulder strap elements; and a release lanyard that is capable of being passed through the release loop so as to releasably secure the first waist belt element and the at least one shoulder strap element to the release loop. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287682 | Soccer Glove - The invention relates to an athletic glove for supporting a hand of a wearer. The soccer glove improves performance through the use a three dimensional finger cap which forms at least a portion of at least one digit of the wearer's hand. The athletic glove also comprises an open wrist feature which allows for a greater degree of support, adjustability, comfort, and ease of access and removal | 2010-11-18 |
20100287683 | REVERSIBLE POCKET WRAP - A reversible pocket wrap is a garment comprising a pocket and a band on a loop. The reversible pocket wrap is made of a base piece of stretchable material such that the reversible pocket wrap fits well to a subject around body parts. The pocket is preferably in square shape disposed in an angle such that two lower edges are closed to form a v-shaped container to hold articles. An opening to the pocket is on the outside of the garment. A reversed opening is on the inside of the garment such that the pocket is accessible from the outside when the garment is reversed. The reversible pocket wrap is worn about the head and/or the neck. The reversible pocket wrap is used as a pocket, a band, a warmer, a scarf, a visor, etc. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287684 | UNIVERSAL CAMERA MOUNT FOR BASEBALL CAP - The present invention is a cap with a standard camera or camcorder mounting system. In some embodiments the cap includes a washer, nut and 0.25 inch diameter 20 thread count per inch bolt or screw. In some other embodiments the ¼″ diameter, 20 threads per inch bolt or screw is integrated into the brim of the cap. That is the material of the brim, preferable a plastic, is constructed with the screw so that the brim and screw are one piece. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287685 | UNIVERSAL CAMERA MOUNT FOR BASEBALL CAP - The present invention is a cap with a standard camera or camcorder mounting system. In some embodiments the cap includes a washer, nut and 0.25 inch diameter 20 thread count per inch bolt or screw. In some other embodiments the ¼″ diameter, 20 threads per inch bolt is attached to the brim by means of a custom assembly. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287686 | PEDICURE SOCK - The present invention relates to a sock for use during and after a pedicure comprising: a bootie portion, where said bootie encloses the heel, sole and portion of the top of the foot; a drawstring enclosed around the perimeter of the insertion opening of the bootie portion; a plurality of toe openings, where the toe openings expose the toes of the wearer; toe dividers between each of the toe openings; and toe cushions on the upper portion of each toe opening. The drawstring may be exposed at the heel portion of the bootie to allow for tightening thereof. The present invention enhances the pedicure experience by protecting the foot and extending the benefits of costly lotions and pedicures. After all, often feet are sensitive after being exfoliated and scrubbed, especially if razors are used for extracting calluses. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287687 | Safety helmet structure and processing method thereof - A safety helmet structure and a processing method thereof. The safety helmet includes a first section, a second section and an extension section defined between the first and second sections. The first section is sprayed with a figure. A decorative section or a figure layers is adhered to the second section. After a periphery of the decorative section or figure layer partially passes over an edge of the second section, the periphery of the decorative section or figure layer enters the extension section. The first and second sections together form a helmet subassembly. The helmet subassembly is placed in a mold and integrally bonded with a buffer material or foam material filler to form a helmet assembly. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287688 | Protective Hood Having a Shielded Elastomeric Gasket/Seal for Sealing Engagement with the Face Piece/Mask of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus or Respirator - A protective hood ( | 2010-11-18 |
20100287689 | PROTECTIVE GARMENTS AND ACCESSORIES - The present invention provides a protective fabric or garment comprising an insulator base layer, a protective layer attached to a body side of the insulator base layer, and one or more protective components attached to selected areas of an outer side of the insulator base layer, wherein each protective component includes at least one protective component layer. Each protective may include fibers having a tensile strength of at least 3 GPa and a modulus of at least 70 GPa. In some embodiments, at least one protective layer is formed with a liquid crystal polymer fiber. In other embodiments, at least one protective layer is formed using a blend of two or more materials selected from the group consisting of, liquid crystal polymer, meta-aramid, para-aramid, nylon, olefin, s-glass, elastic, spandex, polyethylene, diamond tough nylon, polyphenylenebenzimidazole, polybenzoxazole, thermoset polyurethane synthetic polymer material, aromatic copolyamid, and extended-chain polyethylene. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287690 | Compression garment combined with a customer fitted protective athletic shield - A combination of a compression garment and a custom fitted armor plate is disclosed that protects a specific body part of a wearer. The compression garment is formed with at least one compartment for receiving and supporting the custom fitted body armor plate against the wearer's body part to be protected. The compression garment conforms to the wearer's body and the compression features of the garment tightly press the armor against the wearer's body thereby maintaining the armor in precise position during active and/or sometimes violent sporting and athletic activities. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287692 | WATER CONSERVING TOILET - Disclosed is a toilet ( | 2010-11-18 |
20100287693 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING WHIRLPOOL BATHTUB HYDRAULIC LINES - A whirlpool bathtub drying system, including a water pump, a hydraulic plumbing system in communication with the water pump, an air manifold, an air pump for providing flowing air to the hydraulic plumbing system, and an air conduit extending from the air manifold to an air and water mixing body. The hydraulic plumbing system includes an air and water mixing body connected to the tub, a jet outlet nozzle connected to the mixing body for directing fluids into the whirlpool tub, a suction inlet fitting connected to the tub, a first hydraulic plumbing subsystem connecting the suction inlet fitting to the water pump, and a second hydraulic subsystem connecting the water pump to the jet outlet nozzle. The air pump can be actuated to blow air through the mixing body, the jet outlet nozzle, the first hydraulic subsystem, the second hydraulic subsystem, and the suction inlet fitting. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287694 | BATH ARRANGEMENT - A bath arrangement includes a bath body for bathing in and a tank for storing water separately from the bath body. A fluid connection is provided between the bath body and the tank. A fluid connection valve is provided to control the flow of water between the bath body and the tank. The bath arrangement further includes a main bath water supply for supplying water to the bath body at a main bath supply rate, wherein the fluid connection valve is operable to effect filling of the bath body from the tank either alone or supplementary to filling by means of the main bathwater supply, so that the fill rate of the bath body is higher than the main bath water supply rate. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287695 | VALVE APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - The present invention includes a hands free faucet system and a valve configured for delivery of water in a predetermined temperature and volume. The valve can include a first body portion having a first inlet port and a first outlet port connected to the first water line, a second body portion connected to the first body portion and having a second inlet port, a second outlet port, a third inlet port third outlet port. The valve can also include at least a first selectively positionable gate defining a first opening and a second opening and disposed adjacent to the second outlet port and the third outlet port such that in response to the first selectively positionable gate being positioned in a first position, water of a predetermined temperature will flow from at least one of the second outlet port and the third outlet port. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287696 | Hinged Sink Cover Assembly - A sink cover assembly to alternately designate various areas of a dual-basin sink. Cover panel flips on hinge axis generally centered on dual-basin sink to obstruct access to at least one of the basins. The invention includes a method of designating various areas of a dual-basin or multiple basin sink by first securing a base to the sink, hingedly attaching a cover panel, and applying a cover panel over a basin opening and alternately swinging panel to designate areas of the sink. Indicia are used to identify areas. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287697 | Patient single surface system - This invention is directed towards a patient single surface system, PS3, which is a next generation system solution for patient accommodation, diagnosis, treatment, transfer and transport. PS3 provides a single surface for the patient to remain on from the trauma site through diagnosis, treatment and convalescence. Needs addressed by the PS3 system include improved patient treatment through reduction in time to treatment, reduced or eliminated unnecessary patient movement and injury, as well as improved comfort throughout treatment and convalescence. In addition, the PS3 system solves significant economic considerations. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287698 | TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A transport apparatus includes a movable base, a sling, and a support frame mounted to the base. The frame extends over the base and is configured to move from a position spaced above the base at a first height wherein the frame may be extended over and proximate a support surface for engaging the sling when placed on the surface to another position spaced at a height greater than the first height after engagement with the sling. The sling is adapted to be engaged by the frame, which provides lateral support to the sling, wherein when the frame and sling are raised to the greater height the sling is raised above the surface so that a person supported on the sling may be lifted off the surface with the sling and the frame and supported in a stabilized sitting position so that the person can moved away from the surface. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287699 | FOLDABLE COT - This invention presents a foldable cot. The foldable cot includes a foldable frame and a flexible sheet having a generally rectangular shape. The peripheral portions of the flexible sheet are secured to the foldable frame. The foldable frame has two-pairs of hingedly connected longitudinal bars, which allows the foldable frame to be folded in a longitudinal direction. A middle support structure is mounted to the hinge connectors. The middle support structure includes a pair of crossbars having a general X-shape. Upper ends of the crossbars are pivotably connected to the hinge connectors. There is provided a pair of vertical poles connecting the upper ends and lower ends of the crossbars, respectively. The vertical poles are extendible between a retracted position and an extended position, which allows the X-shaped crossbars to have a scissors-like motion so that the foldable frame can be folded in a transverse direction. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287700 | PORTABLE HAMMOCK AND HAMMOCK FRAME - In one embodiment, a frame has a first expanded configuration, a second expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The frame includes a support member, a first elongate member, a second elongate member and a coupling member. A first end portion of the first elongate member is pivotally coupled to the support member. A first end portion of the second elongate member is pivotally coupled to the support member. The coupling member is coupled to a second end portion of the second elongate member. A second end portion of the first elongate member is coupled to the coupling at a first location of the coupling member when the frame is in its first expanded configuration. The second end portion of the first elongate member is coupled to the coupling member at a second location of the coupling member when the frame is in its second expanded configuration. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287701 | Inflatable Temperature Control System - An inflatable device has non-pressurized ducts and channels formed within the body of the inflatable device when inflated, wherein the inflation pressure of the inflatable device is maintained when the interior of the ducts and channels are exposed to atmospheric pressures allowing fluid to flow through the ducts and channels at substantially lower pressure levels than the inflation pressure of the inflatable device. When used for heating or cooling, a plurality of non-pressurized channels and pressurized support columns can be located in substantial proximity to the surface of the inflatable device in contact with the object to be heated or cooled. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287702 | Comfortable bed preventing bed sores for invalids and sleep disturbing patient - A comfortable bed is provided. The bed is comprised of one head panel, one foot panel, two side support panels, one bed plate, one removable key-hole shape panel, and two side bottom frames. The two side support panels are comprised of a rigid wood portion and a soft resilient portion. The resilient portion is comprised of a smooth rounded “W” shaped soft rubbery material such as poly-urethane or silicone rubber. The soft resilient portion allows the user to lean his/her hand or leg with comfort and help the user fall asleep easily. A key hole shape panel and groove developed on the bed plate helps the user when excretion is needed with help of an assistant. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287703 | DEFLECTION COMPENSATING MECHANISM FOR PATIENT IMAGING TABLE - When inserting a patient into a bore of a patient imaging device (e.g., CT, SPECT, PET, MRI, fMRI, etc.), a cantilevered pallet supported by an adjustable table deflects under the patient's weight. A pair of springs couples the table to first and second support arms, which are coupled to each other at a pivot point. A lever is coupled to the front end of the table and pivots on a fulcrum. A pair of wires are coupled to a rearward end of the lever and passed over respective pulleys before being coupled to a rearward portion of the table. A component of the patient's weight applied to the front edge of the table causes the lever to pivot on its fulcrum, raising the forward ends of the wires, which pass over the pulleys and pull the rearward end of the table downward to maintain the patient at a desired altitude and/or angle. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287704 | Environmentally safe adjustable bed - An adjustable bed having an adjustable bed frame and a first actuator and a second actuator each attached to the frame. A mattress platform is secured to the bed frame. The first and second actuators are secured to the mattress platform. The mattress platform is constructed from chemical free material, whereby the adjustable bed is environmentally safe. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287705 | HOSPITAL BEDS WITH A ROTATING SLEEP SURFACE THAT CAN TRANSLATE INTO A CHAIR CONFIGURATION - A vehicle for use in hospitals, and the like, giving better mobility, steering, braking and passenger handling while providing comfort to the passengers from the time they lay down until they are standing on the side through the rotation and tilting ability of the frame. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287706 | Anti Suffocation Inclined Sleep Aid for Infants with Reflux or Vomiting - An infant sleep aid device for alleviating acid reflux symptoms, preventing suffocation and collecting spit up or vomit is disclosed. The device includes a wedge-shaped body with a substantially flat incline to receive and support the infant in a prone or supine position. In addition the infant sleep aid includes section to support the torso of the infant and a section to support the head of the infant. The head support section is uniquely devised to include a wire mesh cloth sufficiently tensioned to support the head of the infant and through which spit up and vomit can drain through down to a funnel shaped body attached thereto or placed underneath; and means for delivering fresh breathing air through holes on the sides of the support head section. The infant sleep aid also includes primary and secondary harnesses to support and secure the infant in either prone or supine position. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287707 | AIR MATTRESS - An air mattress ( | 2010-11-18 |
20100287708 | TRANSPARENT MATTRESS - A mattress having a nonwoven core and a transparent cover is shown and described. Typically, the nonwoven core is configured to improve visualization of an object positioned within the mattress from at least one side of the mattress. Invention embodiments also include methods of making mattresses. A typical embodiment includes obtaining a nonwoven core and covering the nonwoven core with a transparent cover. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287709 | APPLIANCE WITH WATER HARDNESS DETERMINATION - An appliance and method for operating the appliance based on a water hardness determined from a water supply identifier indicative of the geographical source of the water. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287710 | PERFUME SYSTEMS - The present application relates to polymer assisted perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume delivery systems and consumer products. The delivery systems, disclosed herein expand the perfume communities' options as such delivery systems can provide variations on character and desired odor profiles. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287711 | LAUNDRY CARE APPLIANCE, AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION OF SUCH A LAUNDRY CARE APPLIANCE - A laundry care device, wherein an operating program is selectively stored in a memory unit, wherein the operating program has operating program parameters, and wherein specific operating values of the operating program parameters are assigned to the stored operating program. The laundry care device includes a user setting element to set an adjustable variable and a control unit to automatically change at least one of the operating program parameters so as to match it to the adjustable variable set by the user setting element. The adjustable variable is an end result to be achieved with the execution of a selected operating program and at least one operating value is automatically altered as a function of the end result. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287712 | Washing machine and control method thereof - Disclosed herein are a washing machine having a plurality of washtubs and a control method thereof. In the washing machine having a plurality of washtubs, if it is determined that a washtub that is not in operation is present, dozens of liters of water used in a washtub that is in operation are moved into and stored in the non-operating washtub rather than being discharged to the outside. The moved water may be utilized in a following washing or rinsing stage of the washtub, or a washing or rinsing stage of the other washtub. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287713 | METHOD FOR STONEWASHING FABRICS USING CELLULASE - A method of forming localized variation of color density in the surface of a dyed cellulosic fabric with reducing back staining, with a composition comprising a cellulose having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or an amino acid sequence having at least 75% sequence identity with SEQ ID NO: 2 is provided. A method for biopolishing a cellulose-containing fabric by using the new endoglucanase is also provided. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287714 | DYE COMPOSITION CONTAINING A THIOL/DISULPHIDE FLUORESCENT DYE COMPRISING AMINO GROUPS AND COMPRISING AN INTERNAL CATIONIC CHARGE, PROCESS FOR LIGHTENING KERATIN MATERIALS USING THIS DYE - The invention relates to a dye composition comprising a thiol/disulphide fluorescent dye comprising amino groups, and to a dyeing process which has a lightening effect on keratin materials, in particular keratin fibres, especially human keratin fibres such as the hair, using said composition. It similarly relates to novel thiol/disulphide fluorescent dyes and to uses thereof in lightening keratin materials. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287715 | Fenders for Pier Protection Against Vessel Collision - A system is disclosed for protecting supporting structures, such as those of a bridge or other such marine supporting structure, from the force of an impact of a vehicle/vessel. Such a system includes a plurality of modular components arranged in series and configured to dissipate the energy of the force through the progressive buckling of one or more of the modular components. Each modular component contains an energy dissipation unit that includes a plurality of adjacent cells. The energy of the force is dissipated in the buckling of the walls of the cells of the energy dissipation units through the formation of one or more plastic hinges and/or volume reduction of the cells. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287716 | UPRIGHT STEAM MOP SWEEPER - An upright bare floor cleaner with a handle assembly pivotally mounted to a base assembly. The base assembly has a sweeper that includes a rotatably driven brush adapted to sweep dust and dirt particles into a removable dirt receptacle. The handle includes a water tank to store a quantity of water and a fluid distribution system that includes a heater and a spray nozzle. Steam is generated by the heater and is distributed to a removable mop cloth that applies the steam to the surface to be cleaned. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287717 | Autonomous cleaning machine - Disclosed herein is an autonomous cleaning machine with a brush cleaning unit to clean a brush unit. The autonomous cleaning machine includes a main body, the brush unit rotatably provided on the main body, first brush cleaning members contacting the brush unit to move foreign substances wound on the brush unit in a lengthwise direction of the brush unit, and second brush cleaning members contacting the brush unit to remove the foreign substances wound on the brush unit from the brush unit. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287718 | COSMETIC BRUSH - A cosmetic brush having a stem and a brush part is disclosed. The brush part, comprising bristles formed through injection molding, is provided on an end of the stem. The brush part includes a base for coupling the brush part to the stem, and the bristles which are integrated with the base through injection molding have a fine thickness. Each of the bristles is formed through injection molding to have thickness ranging from 0.05 mm to 0.15 mm. The brush part is manufactured through injection molding, thus enabling the use of various materials and affording various designs, therefore improving the competitiveness of a product. Further, structure and manufacturing process are simplified, so that manufacturing and equipment costs are reduced. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287719 | Two Sided Cleaning Device - A pad with two sides, one side being composed of a light or soft textile and the other side being composed of a heavier or coarser textile or a denser weave of the first textile. An additional embodiment incorporates a plastic layer between the two sides. The pad may be used for personal care, nail polish removal, cosmetics, and medical uses, among others. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287720 | Soap Dispensing Bath Mitt - An apparatus includes a mitt having a multi-layer material. The mitt has a first side, a second side and a lower opening. A pocket is disposed on an upper portion of the first side for retaining soap. The pocket includes tight mesh material for generally retaining liquid soap. The tight mesh material has a plurality of apertures for enabling water to enter, and lather from the soap to permeate out. A closure device maintains the pocket in a closed position during use. An exfoliating material is joined to the second side for enabling the user to deep clean during a washing process. Means joins objects to the apparatus for enabling user entertainment during the washing process. A loop is joined to the mitt for enabling the user to hang the apparatus. A securing device is disposed proximate the lower opening for enabling a user to secure the apparatus during use. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287721 | CLEANING PAD APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for retracting a drill bit relative to a drill. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a driving device within the drill, a drill bit coupleable to the driving device, a first engaging element coupled to the drill bit, a sensor in communication with the driving device, and a second engaging element coupled to the drill. The drill bit is rotatably drivable by the driving device. The sensor detects a change in a speed of the drill bit. The second engaging element engages with the first engaging element in response to the sensor detecting a change in the speed of the drill bit. The drill bit retracts relative to the drill in response to engagement between the second engaging element and the first engaging element. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287722 | Mop With Spinning Device - A mop includes a spinning device, a shank fixed to a first end of the spinning device, an operation rod having a first end connected to a second end of the spinning device, and a mop head connected to a second end of the operation rod. When a force is applied in a first direction making the operation rod and the spinning device move relatively in an axial direction, the mechanism in the spinning device drives the operation rod and the mop head to spin in the same direction simultaneously so as to generate a centrifugal force to remove the water from the mop head. When the force stops, the spring and the clutch structure in the spinning device make the operation rod back to the original position under a condition that the operation rod does not spin. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287723 | Roller Surface Insert and Container Incorporating Same - A removable roller surface insert for use with a container of rollable liquid. The insert may, in one embodiment, include a roller surface having an upper edge, and an upper contact portion attached to the roller surface at or near the upper edge. The upper contact portion may be configured to contact an inner sidewall surface of the container at or near the upper rim. All, or substantially all, of the insert may be, when the insert is in a use position, located within a first half of the container, the first half defined by a vertical plane passing through a centerline of the container. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287724 | Centrifugal water separator for mop - A centrifugal water separator for mop includes a bucket including a first chamber and a second chamber respectively defined therein. The first chamber and the second chamber are separated from each other. A separating trough is rotatably mounted in the second chamber in the bucket. A driving device is mounted in the first chamber in the bucket for driving the separating trough. A handle is pivotally mounted to the bucket. An indentation is defined in the handle and co-axially corresponding to the separating trough for holding the mop during separating water. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287725 | NOZZLE FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A nozzle for a vacuum cleaner is provided, the nozzle having a structure in which suction performance may be improved. The nozzle may include a nozzle body, and an agitator rotatably installed in the nozzle body. Air may follow a first flow path through the nozzle, and a second flow path which diverges from the second flow path at the agitator, so as to uniformly distribute air flow through the nozzle. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287726 | TELESCOPING TUBE SYSTEM FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A telescoping tube system for a vacuum cleaner, with an inner jacket tube, an outer jacket tube, an inner suction tube and a cable, the inner jacket tube having a smaller cross section than the outer jacket tube so that the inner jacket tube and the outer jacket tube form a telescoping jacket channel, the inner suction tube being located inside of the jacket channel, and the cable being guided within the jacket channel and outside of the inner suction tube. In the telescoping tube system, losses of suction force by the intake of secondary air are reduced to a minimum and reliable cable routing is ensured by there being an outer suction tube, the outer suction tube and the inner suction tube forming an essentially closed suction channel within the jacket channel. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287727 | Overhead Bi-Fold Door Assembly - An overhead bi-fold door assembly comprises an upper door frame and a lower door frame foldable relative to one another about a horizontal axis so as to be operable between a closed position and an open position in which the bottom end of the lower door frame is raised upwardly towards the top end of the upper frame member in relation to the closed position. Hinges which pivotally support the door each include a pair of leaves joining respective sets of knuckles in which the leaves span plural structural members of the respective door frames to provide added structural support to the door frames. Bushings are supported in the knuckles to receive the respective horizontal hinge pins of the hinges therein. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287728 | GROMMET FOR THROUGH BODY PIPE MOUNTING IN A VEHICLE - A grommet assembly for installation in an opening of a vehicle body component is provided. The opening is dimensioned to receive a pipe therethrough. The grommet assembly comprises a first relatively stiff component and a second relatively flexible component. The first component has retention elements formed therewith to secure the pipe to the grommet assembly. The second component is sized to be securely mounted in the body component opening. The second component is at least partially overmolded onto the first component. The grommet assembly is pre-mounted on the pipe and is configured to keep the pipe generally centered in the body component opening. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287729 | Hydraulic Door Closer - A hydraulic door closer including an elongated housing, a connection rod extending into the housing, a piston secured at an inner end of the connection rod within the housing and a spring positioned within the housing about the connection rod. A throttle valve and a check valve are formed in the piston and define a throttle-valve fluid passage and a check-valve fluid passage, respectively. Both fluid passages are configured to be open for passing a fluid through the valves and closed to stop the fluid flow. The check-valve fluid passage is larger than the throttle-valve fluid passage and is closed during door closing for restricted fluid flow slowing the door motion. A stopping/holding mechanism includes a piston groove, a rod groove and a positioning pin disposed between the piston and the connection rod. The piston groove is defined by the piston for retaining the entire positioning pin during door opening/closing motion. The rod groove is defined by the connection rod to receive a portion of the positioning pin when both grooves are moved into alignment to close both valves and block the fluid flow between the chambers to hold the door open. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287730 | RUNNER PIN FOR A ROLLER - The invention relates to a caster, in particular furniture caster, having a housing which is rotatably fastened, by means of a caster stem arranged vertically in an opening of the housing, to an object to be supported by the caster, wherein the caster stem has a first section which is arranged in the opening of the housing and a second section which projects beyond the housing. To create, in a simple and cost-effective manner, a caster stem which permanently prevents an undesired generation of noise as a result of relative movements between the caster stem and the object to be supported, it is proposed according to the invention that at least two annular grooves are provided in that section of the caster stem which projects beyond the housing, in which annular grooves in each case one elastic retaining ring is arranged without play. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287731 | Window Maintenance Apparatus for A Tilt-In Sash - A window maintenance apparatus for a tilt-in sash includes a base leg for extending generally upwards from a floor towards a window. The base leg includes a first foot for resting on the floor. A hinged leg is joined to the base leg proximate an end of the base leg for extending generally downwards towards the floor. The hinged leg includes a second foot for resting on the floor. An extension tube extends upwardly from the base leg where a length of the extension tube above the base leg is adjustable. A locking mechanism locks the extension tube at an adjusted length above the base leg. A first sash support is rotatably joined at a first position on the extension tube for rotating about the extension tube from a first position to a second position for supporting the tilt-in sash in a generally horizontal position. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287732 | Electrical device - An electrical device is provided in this invention, includes a main part having a pivot-receiving opening, an operation part having a pivot engaged pivotally to the pivot-receiving opening, and a flexible circular ring encircling the pivot, and being disposed and pressed between the pivot and the pivot-receiving opening. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287733 | Hinge and Latch Mechanism - The invention relates to a door hinge system which includes an integral exposed vertically oriented pin as a portion of a doorframe bracket, and a central latch bracket as engaged to a door. The pivotal manipulation of the door engages the latch of the central latch bracket to the pin, to secure the door to the doorframe. The central latch bracket includes a channel for receipt of the pin which is securely and releasably retained in the channel by the leading cam edge of the latch and safety slide. Disengagement of the latch from the pin enables a door to be easily separated from doorframe for re-hanging at a future time. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287734 | HINGE STRUCTURE - A hinge structure includes a first bracket, a fastener, a second bracket and a resilient member. The fastener is secured on the first bracket. The second bracket is rotatably fixed on the first bracket about the fastener. The second bracket is set in a first position near the first bracket. The resilient member is mounted around the fastener to bias the first bracket towards the second bracket. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287735 | Light weight grip and method of making same - A light weight flexible hand grip and method of making with a single piece precursor grip member having a tubular sleeve portion connected with a tubular grip portion with a wall situated therebetween. An alternate embodiment includes the tubular grip portion attached proximate an open end of the tubular sleeve portion. A core portion is disposed on an outer surface of the tubular sleeve portion and the tubular grip portion is positioned back over the tubular sleeve portion securing the core portion within an annular cavity to form the light weight hand grip. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287736 | GRIPPING DEVICE FOR HANDLES - A gripping device for a handle's distal end that permits a user to insert his/her fingers through one or more adjustable loops that are connected to the tubular assembly embracing the handle. The tubular assembly has between one and four pairs of slots that permit a strap assembly to pass though. One of the ends of the strap assembly is rigidly mounted adjacent to the inner end of the tubular assembly. The distal end of the strap assembly extends outwardly through the outermost slot. Alternatively, the distal end of the strap assembly can extend inwardly towards the body of the racket, adjacent to the inner end of the tubular assembly while the other end of the strap assembly is rigidly mounted outwardly and adjacent to the outermost slot. A locking mechanism keeps the strap assembly in place relative to the slots through which it passes thereby keeping the adjusted dimensions of the finger loops fixed. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287737 | CONVERTER - A cutting device, in particular a converter cutting device, comprising at least one cutting unit that is configured to rotate, and at least one counterweight unit that is provided, at least partially, to compensate a centrifugal force active on the cutting unit during the operation thereof. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287738 | Gym clip - A gym clip with clip body housing and one or more clip bodies each hold a spring clip. The spring clip can be used to hold a gym towel, or a key ring that can hold the user's keys. A hollow portion in the housing can hold paper currency. A belt clip located on the underside of the housing can be fastened to a user's belt or pants pocket lip or waistband. The housing includes a retaining ledge that can retain a plurality of clip bodies so that multiple items can be held at the same time. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287739 | Strap buckle - A strap buckle made from a single piece of bent material, the bent material forming a first generally U-shaped portion; a second generally U-shaped portion; and an elongated intermediary portion between the first and second generally U-shaped portions; the first generally U-shaped portion having a distal leg, a proximal leg shorter than the distal leg, and an intermediate bight between the distal and proximal legs; the second generally U-shaped portion having a distal leg, a proximal leg shorter than the distal leg, and an intermediate bight between the distal and proximal legs, such that the distal legs are located in the same plane, are parallel to one another, and extend perpendicularly to the elongated intermediary portion. The interweaving of these portions provides the buckling functionality as well as the non-slippage feature. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287740 | Automatically Triggered Tightening System for an Elastic Clamping Collar - The system comprises a clamping collar ( | 2010-11-18 |
20100287741 | MAGNETVERSCHLUSS - The invention relates to a magnetic locking device for closing preferably handbags and similar objects. The magnetic locking device comprises connecting modules each provided with a guide piece having a tubular or trough-like cross section, wherein the guide pieces are formed so as to be fittable into one another, and permanent magnets are arranged at the bottoms thereof, wherein the permanent magnet in the guide piece | 2010-11-18 |
20100287742 | SLIDER - A slider for a zip fastener includes a lower part, an upper part and a puller. The lower part and upper part are interconnected by a hinge, whereby the slider can be set in an open and a closed condition, respectively. The puller, which is made of a resilient material and constitutes the part that the user holds when using the slider, includes locking pins for locking the lower part and upper part in the closed condition, and also dividing shoulders. The lower part includes a hole which can receive the locking pins of the puller in order to lock the lower part and the upper part in the closed condition. The upper part includes a cradle for the locking pins of the puller and also a slanted dividing body, which is capable of separating the dividing shoulders and therewith the locking pins of the puller. Further, the upper part includes two hinge taps and the lower part includes an area for cooperation with the hinge taps. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287743 | FUSION-BONDABLE HOOK-OR-LOOP FASTENER - A fusion-bondable surface fastener which is easily and efficiently fusion-bondable to an adherend such as floor carpet and shows an improved fusion-bonding strength. The fusion-bondable surface fastener comprises a surface fastener, which comprises a base fabric | 2010-11-18 |
20100287744 | TOUCH-AND CLOSE FASTENER PART - A touch-and-close fastener part, comprising a two-dimensional carrier ( | 2010-11-18 |
20100287745 | Clasp for surrounding and squeezing a flexible tube - A clasp for surrounding and sliding along a flexible tube for squeezing the contents therefrom. The clasp includes first and second articulating arms that are hingedly connected together at a flexible joint so as to be rotatable between an open and unlocked position at which to receive the flexible tube therebetween and a closed and locked position at which to lie in substantially parallel face-to-face alignment and thereby apply a compressive force against the tube. One of the articulating arms includes a locking tab, and the other arm includes a catch that is carried by a flexible neck having a spring memory. The catch has a locking slot formed therein in which to removably receive and releasably retain the locking tab to thereby hold the first and second arms in the closed and locked position. The catch also includes a force-receiving push pad to which a manual pushing force is applied to cause the flexible neck to bend and the locking slot of the catch to rotate out of receipt of the locking tab. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287746 | FIXING DEVICE - The invention provides a device ( | 2010-11-18 |
20100287747 | FASTENING - A fastening comprises a first, female component ( | 2010-11-18 |
20100287748 | FASTENER FOR FIXING A MAT TO A CARPET - A fastener for fixing a mat to a carpet includes a female element having a cap and a female eyelet to sandwich a mat therebetween. A base element is engageable with the female element and includes a carpet holding arrangement for holding a carpet. The base element includes an enlarged head provided with an annular groove. The female eyelet includes at least two studs projecting inward, and deformable arms each of which extends between two adjacent studs transversely to a direction of pushing the head of the base element into the female eyelet. Each arm has a central portion disposed in the annular groove when the female element is engaged with the base element. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287749 | Casket and Memorialization Accessory - A casket and memorialization accessory combination comprises a casket comprising a casket shell having a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls and a casket lid closable on the casket shell, a decorative ornament comprising a digital image display device, and a keepsake box adapted to receive keepsake items therein. The casket shell and ornament are configured such that the ornament is removably attachable to the casket shell. The keepsake box and ornament are configured such that the ornament is attachable to the keepsake box. The ornament can be removed from the casket in which a deceased was displayed for viewing and attached to the keepsake box so that the keepsake box and ornament can be presented to a loved one of the deceased as a memorial to the deceased. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287750 | Funeral vase statues - The funeral vase statues include pre-cast statues or figurines and vases, the statues or figurines being interchangeably attached to or supported by the vases. The statues or figurines are lightweight and can be installed or removed easily from the vases. The vases may have bottom fastening members for attachment to a monument stone equipped with a complementary fastening system. Alternatively, the bottom fastening members may be directly attached to bottom of the statues or figurines so that the statues or figurines may be securely attached to the monument stone directly without a vase. A variety of statue/figurine designs are provided, and may include cultural and/or religious figures, symbols, and the like. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287751 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUNCTIONAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Disclosed is a method for more easily producing a functional composite material internally containing a piezoelectric fiber. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287752 | RIVET SYSTEM - A rivet system having a rivet and an installation anvil, wherein the rivet has a hollow body portion and a head portion, wherein the hollow body portion has a first and a second ends, wherein the hollow body near the second end is sufficiently designed to pierce work pieces during a joining process, wherein the installation anvil having a head portion which is sufficiently designed so that, when the rivet is pushed toward work pieces, the head portion pushes a slug from each work piece into a cavity of the hollow body of the rivet, and wherein the head portion of the installation anvil is sufficiently designed so that the head portion of the installation anvil forces the second end of the hollow body of the rivet to change its shape. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287753 | DEVICE FOR MOLDING BISTABLE MAGNETIC ALLOY WIRE - A device for molding a bistable magnetic alloy wire having a feed reel, a feed roller, a furnace, a positioning roller, a receiving roller, and a receiving reel; a winch for passing the alloy wire through is disposed between the positioning roller and the receiving roller; the winch rotates around its axis; at least three wheels are distributed along the axis of the winch; the alloy wire passes an upper tangent point and a lower tangent point of an outer circle of the wheel; and the upper tangent point and the lower tangent point are disposed on the top and the bottom of the axis of the winch, respectively. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287754 | Repair of a stationary rotor seal - A method and an apparatus for mobile repair of a stationary rotor seals of a turbo machine is provided. The method includes the following steps, 3D-scanning of the stationary seal, generation of 3D-model of the stationary seal, removing of the damaged spots of the seal using laser cutting, and generating a new seal at the repair spot by use of a second process head, which generates the seal by laser powder cladding. The apparatus includes a 3D-scanner, a cutting tool, and a first process head and a second process head. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287755 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BENDABLE TUBE - With a method for manufacturing a bendable tube, which is preferably envisaged for an endoscopic instrument, first a tube is separated into several tube sections in a manner such that adjacent tube sections engage into one another with a positive fit in the axis direction of the tube. After the separation of the tube into several tube sections, one envisages peripherally arranging means for providing a positive fit transversely to the axis direction of the tube, on the regions of the tube sections, which are situated in engagement with one another. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287756 | EFFICIENT ASSEMBLY OF TRIPLE PANE WINDOWS - This invention describes a process flow and method to assemble triple IG units without contaminating the center glass lite. A non-contact vacuum pad is used to lift a glass lite off from a horizontal or vertical support that conveys it from a glass washer to an assembly station. Each of multiple pads has a capacity to lift approximately seven to ten pounds. Use of multiple pads per glass sheet or lite allows lites having dimensions up to 70 by 100 inches (assuming glass thickness of one quarter inch) to be assembled. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287757 | Connection mechanism for a uterine mobilizer - A new connecting mechanism for the Valtchev® uterine mobilizer, model VUM- | 2010-11-18 |
20100287758 | Method and Assembly Device for Producing a Rotary Joint - A method and an assembly device for producing a rotary joint between a drive element and a flange are defined. The drive element and the flange are screwed together by a nut and a bolt of the drive element. The bolt is drawn axially in to a bore in the flange by the rotation of the nut and until the drive element attains a final position in relation to the flange. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287759 | APPARATUS FOR SETTING A CORE IN A MOLDING MACHINE, A MOLDING MACHINE, AND A METHOD FOR SETTING A CORE - The object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for setting a core, a molding machine, and a method for setting a core where the configuration of the apparatus and the machine is simplified and the accuracy of the core-setting is high. The apparatus is one for setting a core in a molding machine that comprises an upper flask, a lower flask, a match plate clamped between the upper flask and the lower flask, and an upper and a lower squeezing member for forming molding spaces by having the upper and lower squeezing members be inserted into the upper and lower flasks, respectively, wherein a core is set in the lower mold in a state that the upper mold, the lower mold, and the match plate are separate from each other, the apparatus comprising: a jig for a core having a means for holding a core and a rotary shaft and being rotatably supported by the rotary shaft wherein the means for holding a core detachably holds the core at the jig; and a carriage for a core for rotatably supporting the rotary shaft of the jig and being transported to and from a position above the lower mold; wherein an actuator for elevating the match plate transported between the upper flask and lower flask elevates the jig for the core and the carriage for the core that are transported to a position above the lower mold, which actuator is attached to the molding machine. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287760 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF GOLF CLUB HEAD - A manufacturing method of the present invention includes the steps of: preparing a pre-line forming member having no face line; and cutting the pre-line forming member using a cutter | 2010-11-18 |
20100287761 | MEDICAL SLINGS - A medical sling made from material that is suitably shaped for use in a medical application has sides, portions of which are smoothed to prevent abrasion of surrounding tissue. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287762 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONICALLY CONDUCTIVE COMPONENTS - A method of forming a device, such as an electrode array for a cochlear implant. The method comprises a step of forming a predetermined pattern of relatively electrically conductive regions and relatively electrically resistive regions in a sheet of biocompatible electrically conductive material, such as platinum foil. The method can comprise a step of working on the sheet to remove predetermined portions therefrom to form the one or more discrete relatively conducting regions. The step of working on the sheet can comprise embossing the sheet, cutting or slicing the sheet, or using electrical discharge machining (EDM) to remove unwanted portions of the sheet, the EDM equipment having a cutting tool comprising an electrode. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287763 | BATTERY PRODUCTION METHOD - A method for producing a battery comprises a deformation step for moving a first metal foil ( | 2010-11-18 |
20100287764 | Electrochemical cell structure and method of fabrication - A method of forming an electrochemical cell includes the steps of disposing a separating material on a first conductive material, disposing a metal oxide on the first conductive material of an opening of the separating material, and disposing a dye on the metal oxide. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287765 | CRIMPER CABLE RETAINER - A cable crimper comprises one or more handles, a crimping element affixed to the one or more handles, and a cable securing element. The cable securing element comprises a platform affixed to the crimping element and two grasping prongs slidably affixed to the platform such that the grasping prongs move together and apart along a line orthogonal to a dividing line between the two grasping prongs. Each grasping prong may comprise a slot for receiving a corresponding pin affixed to the platform, with each slot having a longitudinal axis that is orthogonal to the dividing line between the two grasping prongs. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287766 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FASTENING A DECORATIVE ITEM TO CLOTHING - An apparatus for attaching a decorative item, such as a flower, to clothing. The apparatus may include a first section having a first slot, a second section having a second slot, and a connecting section which connects the first section and the second section. The apparatus may also include a first attachment device, such as a first pin, connected to the first section, wherein the first attachment device is closer to the first section than the second section, and a second attachment device, such as a second pin, connected to the second section, wherein the second attachment device is closer to the second section than the first section. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287767 | DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING VEHICLE BODY - The present invention relates to a device for assembling a vehicle body, and more particularly to a device for assembling a vehicle body that is capable of corresponding to various models of vehicles in a process of manufacturing a vehicle body. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287768 | MEHTOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK MECHANISM - There is provided a method of manufacturing an electrostatic chuck which is free from fluctuations in performance or incomplete detachment from the beginning of use, without being influenced by the impurities that remain on the surface of, or in the inside of, a dielectric layer at the time of manufacturing thereof, in case the dielectric layer which comes into contact with an article to be held by the electrostatic chuck is made of silicone rubber or resin. Before assembling the dielectric layer into the surface of a base having disposed thereon an electrode, or after the dielectric layer has been assembled into the surface of the base, a step is performed in which a heating plate that has been heated to a predetermined temperature is pressed against the contact surface of the dielectric layer. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287769 | METHOD AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A TERMINAL BLOCK - A method of manufacturing a terminal block for a telecommunication cable comprising the steps of providing a mold having a first half and a second half, each forming a respective body cavity configured to form a terminal block and configured to receive a substrate comprising a plurality of openings adapted to receive an insulated electrical contact. A plurality of projections extend from the first half into the cavity, wherein the plurality of projections are adapted to remove a portion of insulation from the electrical contact positioned within each of the openings. The substrate is positioned in the mold and the insulated electrical contact is inserted into each of the openings. The mold is closed such that the plurality of projections remove a portion of the insulation from the insulated electrical contact upon closing of the mold. A dielectric material is then injected into the mold containing the substrate and insulated electrical contact to form a terminal block. The terminal block is removed from the mold, wherein the plurality of projections form a socket adapted to receive an electrical connector. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287770 | MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRODE CARRIER FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for manufacturing an electrode carrier comprising one or more electrode contacts of an implantable medical device, comprising: coupling at least one electrode to a base plate, securing the base plate in a mold, injecting the mold with injection material at least partially around the at least one electrode coupled to the base plate, curing the injected material, and decoupling the at least one electrode from the base plate such that the cured injection material is separated from the base plate. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287771 | Method for manufacturing electric fuel pump - A fuel pump includes a case member defining a fuel passage, an inlet, and an outlet. A pump portion is provided in the fuel passage for pumping fuel from the inlet to the outlet. A motor portion is provided in the case member for driving the pump portion. A positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal are provided for conducting electricity to the motor portion. A holder being insulative is provided inside the case member. The holder is mounted with the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal. The positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal are resin-molded. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287772 | METHOD FOR SURFACE STRENGTHENING AND SMOOTHENING OF METALLIC COMPONENTS - With a method for surface strengthening and smoothening of metallic components, in particular of rotors or rotor drums ( | 2010-11-18 |
20100287773 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MICROSTRUCTURE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID JETTING HEAD - A manufacturing method for a liquid ejecting head, wherein said liquid ejection head includes a flow passage wall member having an ejection outlet for ejecting liquid and the liquid flow path in fluid communication with the ejection outlet, said manufacturing including providing a substrate provision an organic resin material layer of organic resin material for forming the flow passage wall member; and forming the flow passage wall member by forming the flow path and the ejection outlet by removing partly said organic resin material layer by illuminating the organic resin material layer with a laser beam which has a pulse width of not less than 2 picosec and not more than 20 picosec and which has a focal point inside said organic resin material layer, with movement of the focal point of the laser beam. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287774 | Injector Seat that Includes a Coined Seal Band With Radius - A fuel injector apparatus and method is provided for use in a fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine that includes a body, a valve seat, closure member, and an orifice plate. The valve seat comprises the intersection of two angled surfaces with a radius before assembly of the fuel injector. During assembly of the fuel injector, a member presses against the radius edge of the sealing surface of the valve seat to create an oblique third sealing surface or sealing band that is coined into the valve seat. The sealing band provides an improved seal between the valve closure member and the valve seat which operates to prevent leakages of fuel in the fuel injector. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287775 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING HELICAL SCREENS - A method and a device for producing helical screens by winding wires made of plastic into individual spirals, which are inserted into each other in an overlapping way in the transversal direction on a working surface and are united parallel to each other into permeable sheet materials by fixing wires. In order to achieve the task to provide a method and a device with which screen belts with spirals and fixing wires can be produced with low personnel, energy and investments costs (equipment costs) and low amounts of waste with high precision and reproducibility with low time effort, the invention proposes for the spirals to be deposited on winding devices by means of moveable joining devices next to each other on the work surface after winding and to be engaged on said work surface by transverse displacements and connected to each other by the fixing wires. | 2010-11-18 |
20100287776 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A PART OF A METAL MATERIAL AND A PART OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL USING A FASTENER - A method for assembling a part of a metal material and a part of a composite material, the junction of the two parts being achieved through a fastener having a substantially constant section and received in a first hole formed in the part of a metal material and a second hole formed in the part of a composite material. According to the disclosed embodiments and before assembling the aforementioned parts, the method includes: an expansion step for generating a field of compression stresses at the periphery of the first hole and locally in the material constituting the part of a metal material using an expansion tool; a single boring step for making the first hole and the second hole with a diameter Ø | 2010-11-18 |