50th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110302684 | FINGER GUARD SYSTEM - A finger guard system may include a finger guard adapted to be worn on a finger of a user, and a thumb guard adapted to be worn on a thumb of the user. The finger guard may include a substantially tubular finger guard main body having a top, a bottom, an upper portion, a lower portion, and a medial portion including a bend so that the upper portion is angled with respect to the lower portion. The finger guard may also include a longitudinal slit that extends along the bottom of the finger guard main body from the upper portion thereof to the lower portion thereof. The thumb guard has a substantially tubular thumb guard main body having a top, a bottom, an upper portion, a lower portion, and a medial portion that includes a bend so that the upper portion is angled with respect to the lower portion. A longitudinal slit may formed through the thumb guard main body on the bottom and extending the entire length of the bottom. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302685 | FIREFIGHTER HARNESS - A firefighter harness can be worn as a belt. If a situation arises that leg loops are desired, the firefighter harness includes a front pouch that can be ripped open to release the leg loops. The leg loops may each be fastened around the appropriate leg and clipped together via standard quick- connect buckles. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302686 | CLOSE-FITTING SPORTS GARMENT - Sports garment adapted to cover at least one limb or body member, such garment including a textile base primarily worn in close contact with the body and including a compression zone surrounding the limb/member, the compression zone including at least one film affixed to the textile base, the film including a plurality of openings. The compression zone includes at least one exclusive compression zone and at least one postural support zone, the yield strength of the garment portion forming the postural support zone being greater than that of the garment portion forming the exclusive compression zone, along at least one direction of bias. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302687 | CLOTHING SYSTEMS HAVING RESISTANCE PROPERTIES - A weighted article of clothing having cooling properties, comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302688 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF A FLEXIBLE LINK AND USE THEREOF IN A COMFORT HOUSING FOR A HARNESS STRAP - A device for adjusting the length of a flexible link according to the pulling force exerted on the link, the continuous link passing through the device between two substantially opposite input/output ends of the device. The device includes elements for producing at least one link loop whose extent can vary according to the pulling force, at least one return element tending to increase the extent of the loop up to a predefined maximum in the absence of pulling force on the link and which corresponds to a reduction of the apparent length of the link on which the device is placed, the pulling force of the link resulting in a reduction of the extent of the loop up to a predefined minimum and which corresponds to an elongation of the apparent length of the link on which the device is placed. Devices with S loop or omega loop are described together with a comfort unit for a strap harness. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302689 | WOVEN FABRIC - Provided is a woven fabric which is suitable for use as a covering fabric for down garments, down jackets, bedclothes, sleeping bags, etc. The woven fabric is lightweight and thin, has a high tear strength, and can retain low air permeability even after laundering. The woven fabric is constituted of synthetic multifilament yarns. The woven fabric is characterized in that at least one side thereof has been calendered and the monofilaments in at least part of the synthetic multifilament yarns have been thereby compressed in a stacked state. The woven fabric is further characterized in that the monofilaments are fibers having an unusual cross-section, the degree of unusualness of the cross section as determined before calendering being 2.0-6.0, that the synthetic multifilament yarns have a fineness of 7-44 dtex, and that the woven fabric has a cover factor of 1,300-2,200. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302690 | Garment for Aiding in Recovery from Surgery or Injury - A garment comprising one or more body openings for passage of a patient's head and/or extremities. The garment is slit away from, and generally perpendicular to, at least one body opening, such as extending along a leg or arm of the garment, to provide a closable opening for ready access to a wearer's treatment site with minimum discomfort to the wearer. The edge of the closable opening preferably includes hook-and-loop or zipper fastener material. The garment is formed of at least a durable outer layer material and a reduced-friction inner layer material and includes an exterior pocket for receiving a palliative element such as a thermal transfer element or a cushioning element. Preferably, the pocket area of the garment includes a waterproof layer, which may be the inner layer material or a separate layer. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302691 | PATIENT GOWN - A patient gown for a nursing mother is disclosed, the patient gown includes an outer gown releasably fastened in a front thereof, an upper portion of said outer gown having shoulder straps cooperating to form the upper opening, wherein a front of the shoulder straps is fastened to a back of the shoulder straps, and an inner jacket fastened to an interior of the outer gown. The outer gown and inner jacket cooperate to provide coverage of a desired portion of the body of the patient, as well as coverage of a nursing child, as desired. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302692 | NECKTIE KNOT STAY - A necktie knot stay apparatus that functions to prevent any significant slipping of a necktie knot, which may otherwise occur as the result of a wearer's regular movement. The necktie knot stay apparatus provides a comfortable solution where the wearer does not have to over-tighten the necktie knot in order to prevent the necktie knot from slipping. The necktie knot stay apparatus operates to allow the wearer to wear a necktie at a comfortable tightness around the neck while enhancing visual appearance by not allowing the necktie knot to slip beyond a desired position. When properly applied, the necktie knot stay apparatus is concealed by the necktie knot and is easily attached and removed. Further, the necktie knot stay apparatus is of relatively simple design and construction comprising a substantially smooth body contoured to facilitate the easy application of the device into the necktie knot. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302693 | Tool Holding Glove - Methods and apparatus for securely holding a tool are provided. The apparatus includes a glove covering a user's palm and fingers. This flap has a piece of adhesive fabric attached. An additional piece of adhesive fabric is placed on the glove over the user's thumb pad. On the back of the user's hand, over the user's fingernails are located additional pieces of adhesive fabric. In use, the user grasps the tool normally and uses the flap and the adhesive fabric pieces to secure the adhesive fabric, forming a secure grip. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302694 | CLINICAL FORCE SENSING GLOVE - A clinical sensing glove system to quantify force, shear, hardness, etc., measured in manual therapies is disclosed. A sensor is disposed in a clinical glove. The sensor undergoes micro-bending, macro-bending, evanescent coupling, a change in resonance, a change in polarization, a change in phase modulation, in response to pressure/force applied. The amount of micro-bending, macro-bending, evanescent coupling, change in resonance, change in polarization, and/or change in phase modulation is proportional to the intensity of the pressure/force. A clinician can quantitatively determine the amount of pressure, force, shear, hardness, rotation, etc., applied. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302695 | Stretchable Cap and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A cap according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a head receiving portion stretchable along at least one direction and worn on the head, a sweat absorbing member disposed along a lower edge of the head receiving portion, absorbing sweat from the forehead, and is partly stretchable along the head circumferential direction of the head receiving portion, | 2011-12-15 |
20110302696 | Cap Bill Plate with Multiple Layers and Cap Using the Same - The present invention relates to a cap bill plate having multiple-layers. The multiple layer of the cap bill plate includes three layers, a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer includes a reflective layer thereby providing greater visibility. Since the second layer is totally foamed so as to reduce its weight, the cap wearer will feel better comfort. Besides, the third layer includes a moldable material which allows itself to be shaped in any desired structure. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302697 | SAFETY HEADWEAR SYSTEM HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE OUTER COVERINGS FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMIZABLE APPEARANCES - A system for interchangeable customized headwear is provided that improves the user experience and attractiveness of safety products, especially safety products designed to protect the head. The system provides for interchangeable customized outer coverings that can be replaced and/or reoriented. In one embodiment, a shell has a plurality of shell connectors disposed on a surface of the shell. An outer covering has a pre-determined shape and a plurality of outer covering connectors, each outer covering connector configured to couple to an associated shell connector. In one embodiment, the pre-determined shape is one of: a baseball cap shape, fitted baseball cap shape, military-style cap shape, trucker-style cap shape, cowboy hat shape, jockey hat shape, and winter beanie hat shape. In one embodiment, the plurality of shell connectors is operable to couple the outer covering to the shell in at least two alternate orientations. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302698 | Waistless underwear alternative secret pants shield - A women's waistless and seamless clothing adherable underwear includes an oval pad made of a soft absorbent material, wherein the pad has double sided strips of adhesive tape with removable peel-off cover strips to attach to the inside crotch area of low slung clothing pants, such as tight pants, leotards or dungaree jeans facing upward to the skin and crotch of the wearer. The material is preferably a soft, non-woven, absorbent material. The underwear is particularly suited for women who wear tight pants, or low waist hip hugger pants, which widely reveal waist bands and seams of panty underwear, or expose underwear waist bands. The underwear is minimally intrusive and is attractive for women who like to wear jeans without underwear but who fear bacterial infection or exposure to clothing dyes or irritating stitching. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302699 | SOCK - To provide a functional area partially within the toe area on the sole side of the sock. Providing a needle-lowering area | 2011-12-15 |
20110302700 | VIBRATION DAMPENING MATERIAL - A vibration reducing headgear assembly including a circumferential band and a plurality of straps extending from the band to define a dome structure, each strap including vibration reducing material including at least a first elastomer layer and a reinforcement layer comprising a high tensile strength fibrous material. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302701 | POSITION CONTROLLING MECHANISM FOR CHIN GUARD AND VISOR PLATE OF HELMET - The position controlling mechanism is provided to be pivotally mounted on a side of a full-faced helmet for adjusting the positions of a chin guard and a visor plate of the helmet. The position controlling mechanism includes at least a chin guard, at least a spring, at least a rotor, at least a visor plate, at least an interaction gear, at least a transmission gear, at least a rotative element, at least an elastic ring and at least a visor plate base. After the position controlling mechanism being assembled, the rotor is capable of being rotated to transmit rotation to a gear chain, so as for the chin guard and the visor plate to be moved between activated and retracted positions. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302702 | SWIM GOGGLES - A pair of swim goggles include left and right frames respectively encircling lenses, position elements, and a pair of strap apparatuses assembled with the left and right frames, respectively. Each of the strap apparatuses includes a coupling element, a propping plate, a releasing plate, and a head strap having multiple retaining slots. The coupling element has a base defining an opening therein for receiving the head strap. The propping plate is mounted to the base with one end thereof, and the other end of the propping plate forms a propping wall in the opening and is spaced away from the base. The releasing plate is provided with a pair of guiding walls on opposite sides thereof with respect to two opposite sides of the opening. Each of the guiding walls has a hook portion. An engaging portion is disposed between the guiding walls with respect to the propping wall. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302703 | TEMPERATURE REGULATING GARMENT - A garment for regulating temperature includes a body having a back panel and at least one front panel made of a temperature insulating textile and partially joined along at least one common edge, the joined panels defining an inside chamber. At least one pocket is fastened to an inside surface of at least one of the front panel and the back panel. The at least one pocket is configured for accommodating a temperature regulating element. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302704 | DISPENSER DEVICE IN PARTICULAR A WC RINSER WITH FIXING MEANS - A release device, such as a toilet freshener that releases at least one preparation into the interior of a toilet bowl, comprises a dispenser, at least one container connected to the dispenser for storing at least one preparation, a release element for releasing preparation, a line connecting the release element and the container in communicating manner, a sensor unit capable of detecting vibrations, and a fastening means for detachably fixing the dispenser to the rim of a toilet bowl. In a preferred embodiment, the fastening means rests at least in part on the toilet bowl and is configured to pick up vibrations, such as structure-borne noise, from the toilet bowl and transmit them to the sensor unit. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302705 | DISPENSER DEVICE IN PARTICULAR A WC RINSER WITH FIXING MEANS - The application relates to a release device, in particular toilet freshener, for releasing at least one preparation into the interior of a toilet bowl comprising a dispenser, at least one container connected to the dispenser for storing at least one preparation, a release element for releasing preparation, in particular into the interior of a toilet bowl, the release element being connected in communicating manner to the container via a line and the bottom of the container being arranged above the release orifice of the release element in the direction of gravity, such that a difference in level Δh is formed between the bottom of the container and the release orifice of the release element. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302706 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISPENSER DEVICE IN PARTICULAR A WC RINSER - A method of operating a toilet freshener includes the step of flushing water flow through a toilet bowl within a flushing water period [t | 2011-12-15 |
20110302707 | TSS, toilet seat saddle - The TSS, Toilet Seat Saddle provides a specially designed handle easily mounted to the underside of the toilet seat and is positioned so that the proximal end of the unit projects outwards from one side of the seat, serving as the unit handle comprising a flat, rectangular shaped unit comprised of an adjustable, sliding base which expands or contracts to perfectly accommodate the exact dimensions of the existing toilet seat rim, abutting flush against the underside of the rim and held in place atop the bowl via two, vertical retainers which serve as the actual saddle. The handle is gently contoured to afford a comfortable grip. The TSS, Toilet Seat Saddle is produced in a variety of attractive colors to correspond with various bathroom decors, as well as neutral black and white. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302708 | Passive sensors and control algorithms for faucets and bathroom flushers - An optical system includes one or several passive optical detectors sensitive to ambient (room) light for controlling, for example, the operation of automatic faucets or automatic bathroom flushers. The passive optical sensors provide signals to flow controllers, including control electronics and flow valves and require only very small amounts of electrical power for sensing users of bathroom facilities, and thus enable battery operation for many years. To control the operation of automatic faucets or automatic bathroom flushers based on ambient light, the controller executes novel algorithms. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302709 | MULTI-USE PORTABLE HAND HELD HYGIENIC DEVICE - A multi-functional handheld hygienic device with a J-shaped nozzle and attachment options for alternate use externally on either the genital area as a bidet or the rectal area as a wash and for use internally in the genital area as a douche and the rectal area as an enema. A temperature controlled water tank or water diverter attached to a combined hot and cold faucet supplies temperature controlled water to the nozzle. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302710 | Toilet seat that lifts - The present invention, hereinafter referred as A Toilet Seat That Lifts, is a specially designed toilet seat featuring an integrated lift mechanism which raises the seat upward and gently sets it atop the bowl after use comprising a hydraulic lift mechanism, incorporated into the base of the unit. This lift features spring loaded hinges which gently raise and lower the seat on demand. This action is automatic, simply by pressing downward on the seat. In another embodiment the Toilet Seat That Lifts is externally connected to a motorized device which controls the lifting action. The Toilet Seat That Lifts, as mentioned, is manually operated, or in the motorized embodiment, operates on conventional 110 volts, 60 hertz power and is connected to a standard power outlet. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302711 | SIDE PUSH HANDLES FOR A PATIENT LIFT - A patient lift includes a base with one or more casters supporting the base for movement relative to a support surface. A mast is supported by the base and extends generally upwards. An elongated boom is mounted for pivotal movement relative to the mast and extends in a forward direction. The boom is adapted to support a patient. An actuator is operatively connected to the boom, and the actuator is adapted to be driven to move the boom relative to the mast in order to move the supported patient relative to the support surface. The patient lift also includes a handle assembly mounted to the mast. The handle assembly includes a first side handle that extends to a position on the forward side of the mast. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302712 | LIFT CHAIR - A lift apparatus has a frame with open sides and a web assembly slidably retained along the sides which extends from one end of the frame to the other. While the web assembly is retracted, the frame moves to pass around a mobility-impaired individual and rest against the surface supporting the individual. The web assembly is then extended to move underneath or behind the individual, providing lifting support. The frame is configurable for orientations ranging continuously between horizontal and upright sitting. The web assembly has an upper web contacting the individual, a lower web contacting the support surface, a strength layer carrying the individual's weight, and a roller nose bar assembly which is pulled to extend the web assembly. A hand-held power tool can drive the web assembly, adjustment of inclinations of the back and leg sections of the frame, and vertical motion of the lift arm. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302713 | Pillow Scarf and Method of Covering Pillows on a Bed - A scarf hides the upper portion of a made bed from view. The scarf includes a portion of material having a length and a width, opposite first and second ends and opposite top and bottom edges. The length of the scarf is sufficient to cover pillows placed on a made bed of standard size, with the opposite first and second ends reaching opposite first and second edges of the bed. The width of the scarf is sufficient so that its top edge hides the top edge of a pillow on the made bed, and the bottom edge hides the bottom edge of the pillow on the made bed. The scarf may be used to cover up the top edge of a bed sheet, blanket or bedspread on a made bed so as to hide said top edge of the bed sheet, blanket or bedspread. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302714 | PERMANENT BEDDING EXTENDERS FOR SHEETS, BLANKETS AND COMFORTERS - A bedding extender configured to be permanently attached to either a side edge or an end edge of a sheet, blanket or comforter. The bedding extender has a top edge, a bottom edge and opposing side edges. The top edge is provided with an adhesive a bonding film suitable for attaching the bedding extender to the sheet, blanket or comforter. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302715 | COMBINATION FLAT SHEET, FITTED BED SKIRT SHEET, AND MATTRESS PAD ASSEMBLY - A combination flat sheet and fitted bed skirt sheet assembly, and mattress pad assembly. The mattress pad assembly has a top surface, upper and lower edges, retainers for retaining the mattress pad on a mattress, and strips of hook and loop material on the top surface near the upper and lower edge of the mattress pad. The combination flat sheet and fitted bed skirt sheet assembly have a fitted sheet portion having a flat top, upper and lower edges, lateral edges, lateral side skirts extending from the lateral edges, and a foot side skirt extending from the lower edge. Strips of hook and loop material are located on an underside of the flat top near its upper and lower edges. The flat sheet is positioned above the fitted sheet portion and is attached at a lower edge thereof to the lower edge of the fitted sheet portion. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302716 | Combination flat sheet, skirted fitted sheet, and mattress pad assembly, and bed covering for use with same - A combination flat sheet, skirted fitted sheet, and mattress pad assembly for use with a mattress is provided and includes a mattress pad having a first set of anchoring elements located on a top surface of the mattress pad; a combination flat sheet/skirted fitted sheet subassembly; and, optionally, an outer bed covering. The Combination flat sheet/skirted fitted sheet subassembly includes a second set of anchoring strips that mate with the first set of anchoring strips to hold the subassembly in place on the mattress pad, making it very easy to make up a bed using the invention. Lateral side portions extend from the sides of the bedding. Because the skirted fitted sheet portion and flat sheet portion are stitched together, it is very easy to make the bed without having to tuck in the corners or the foot portion of the sheets. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302717 | Bed sheet with indicia and method - A head placement system for a bed is provided that includes a bed sheet that has an upper surface. The bed sheet has a head edge on one end and a toe edge on an opposite end, and first and second side edges that extend from the head edge to the toe edge. Head indicating indicia is also included and is located on and attached to the upper surface. The head indicating indicia is positioned on the upper surface at a location that designates where a head of a user is located when sleeping on the bed. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302718 | WEIGHT-STABILIZING STRETCHER - A flat backboard for an injured person to lie upon is supported between two rigid support poles. The support poles are connected at each end of the stretcher to each other by an elevated support assembly. The support assembly has a handlebar structure and a mount assembly; this mount assembly has a central axle, around which the handlebar assembly fits, allowing for the handlebars to rotate without the mount assembly or the backboard rotating. When the holder of the handlebars generates a rocking motion, the central shaft rotates in the mount assembly, such that the weight of the injured person is supported by the mount assembly, but the rocking motion is not communicated to the mount assembly or the backboard. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302719 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS - Patient support systems are generally disclosed. An example patient support system may include a base; first and second longitudinally oriented sidewalls extending upward from lateral side portions of the base; a substantially vapor-impermeable barrier on the top surface of the base and on inwardly facing surfaces of the sidewalls; a substantially vapor-permeable top cover extending between the sidewalls such that a generally longitudinally oriented channel configured to receive airflow therethrough is substantially defined by a lower surface of the top cover, an upper surface of the barrier on the base, and inwardly facing surfaces of the barrier on the sidewalls; a supply conduit extending from an exterior air supply connector to an internal air supply opening within the channel; an air discharge opening within the channel; and an inflatable support disposed in the channel. The interior volume of the inflatable support may be fluidicly isolated from the channel. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302720 | PATIENT WEIGHING AND BED EXIT MONITORING - Patient support systems are generally disclosed. An example patient support system may be configured to provide a predictive bed-exit alarm and/or a patient weight. An example embodiment may include a support structure including independently inflatable supports, an inflatable mat beneath the inflatable supports, and pressure detectors associated with the inflatable supports and the inflatable mat. An alarm logic may be configured to initiate a predictive bed-exit alarm sequence upon determining that at least one of the pressures of the inflatable supports is at about its respective unloaded pressure. A patient weight logic may be configured to output a patient weight based at least partially upon a difference between an unloaded pressure and a loaded pressure of the inflatable mat. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302721 | TUNABLE SPRING MATTRESS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A mattress includes a spring extending between first and second points to provide a first spring rate in a first direction. A polymer fiber structure is provided between the first and second points and adjoins the spring. The polymer fiber structure includes fibers interlinked with one another to provide the second spring rate in the first direction. An example method of manufacturing a mattress is provided that includes arranging springs to provide a mattress innerspring. A polymer fiber structure is introduced in a first state to the innerspring to provide an assembly. The assembly is further processed and the polymer fiber structure is simultaneously altered from the first state to a second state. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302722 | LACCASES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF AT LOW TEMPERATURE - Laccase enzymes and nucleic acid sequences encoding such laccase enzymes are described. The laccase enzymes may be employed in conjunction with mediators in improved methods for modifying the color of denim fabrics. Low temperature and single-bath textile processing using laccase enzymes are also described. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302723 | Depilatory Composition - A depilatory cream composition comprising a depilatory active, and one or more volatile, essential oils selected from the group consisting of orange oil, cedarwood oil, patchouli oil, pine oil, cabreuva oil, guaiacwood oil, lavandin oil, bergamot oil, petitgrain paraguay oil, lavender oil, mint oil, Virginia cedarwood oil, Citrus Aurantium dulcis oil and Citrus grandis oil. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302724 | ENZYMATIC TEXTILE BLEACH-WHITENING METHODS - A method for bleach-whitening of synthetic textile material is provided comprising contacting said textile material with
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20110302725 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR COLORING HAIR COMPRISING A DIRECT HAIR DYE AND A CARRIER SYSTEM COMPRISING POLYSACCHARIDES - The present invention concerns cosmetic compositions for coloring hair comprising at least one direct hair dye and a carrier system for the at least one direct hair dye, and the use of such compositions in cosmetic formulations for coloring hair. To provide a possible way with which the permanence of the bond of direct hair dyes to the hair can be improved, with the aim of direct dyes remaining on the hair for as long as possible to deliver the desired hair color in the desired quality for as long as possible, according to the invention there are proposed compositions of the aforementioned kind in which the carrier system is vesicular and comprises vesicles which are made up from hydrophobised polysaccharides and have a particle size of between 10 and 1000 nm as well as a positive surface charge with a zeta potential in the range of between 1 and 150 mV. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302726 | COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR COLORING HAIR COMPRISING A DIRECT HAIR DYE AND A CARRIER SYSTEM COMPRISING LIPID VESICLES - The present invention concerns cosmetic compositions for coloring hair comprising at least one direct hair dye and a carrier system for the at least one direct hair dye, the use of such compositions in cosmetic formulations for coloring hair and processes for the production of the compositions. To provide a possible way with which the permanence of the bond of direct hair dyes to the hair can be improved, with the aim of direct dyes remaining on the hair for as long as possible to deliver the desired hair color in the desired quality for as long as possible, according to the invention there are proposed compositions of the aforementioned kind in which the carrier system includes lipid vesicles having one or more lipid membranes, wherein the at least one direct hair dye is contained in the lipid vesicles and the lipid vesicles have a positive surface charge, wherein the positive surface charge is caused by the lipid vesicles in the lipid membrane or membranes in addition to the lipids from which the vesicles are made up having positively charged alkyl trimonium salts as charge generators. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302727 | Footwear Structure With Textile Upper Member - Articles of footwear include a textile upper member with an exterior constructed from knitted textile material, the exterior including a region with stability ribs and a second unribbed region. The region(s) having stability ribs may be located, for example: along a lateral midfoot side of the upper member; along a forefoot portion of the upper member; and/or along a medial midfoot side of the upper member. Other articles of footwear include an upper member having exterior and interior textile elements joined together in a stitchless manner at the foot-receiving opening of the upper member. The exterior surface of this upper member also may include one or more regions with stability structures. The stitchless textile engagement techniques can provide a smooth, non-bulky, and breathable joint that does not require thick layers of textile material in contact with or adjacent the wearer's foot. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302728 | Apparatus for Facilitating Maintenance of a Pool Cleaning Device - Advantageous apparatus, are provided for facilitating maintenance of a automated pool cleaning device. More particularly, an improved automated pool cleaning device is provided, according to the present disclosure. The device, generally, includes a facially accessible quick-release roller assembly, a bucket-type filter assembly, and a windowed top access lid assembly. The improved roller assembly and filter assembly are easily accessible for maintenance purposes. Furthermore, the windowed lid assembly provides visual feedback as to when the filter assembly needs to be cleaned. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302729 | BARBEQUE GRILL CLEANING DEVICE - A barbeque grill cleaning device including a soaking container, in which the grill may be submerged in a cleaning liquid, and a rotary scrubbing head for scrubbing the grill while positioned in the soaking container. The barbeque grill cleaning device includes: a container defining a cavity shaped and sized for receiving a barbeque grill therein; and a scrubbing head for scrubbing the barbeque grill, the scrubbing head is rotatable relative to the container; such that the cleaning of the barbeque grill is aided by a scrubbing action as a result of contact between the barbeque grill and the rotating scrubbing head. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302730 | MOTORIZED GOLF BALL CLEANING DEVICE - Disclosed is a motorized golf ball cleaning device which comprises: a lower housing with a cavity for holding a liquid; an upper housing which contains electrical components, control components, and cleaning brushes; means to connect the upper housing to the lower housing; a feeder capable of holding a golf ball and feeding it into the liquid; a stand which is connected to the bottom of the lower housing; and means for powering the cleaning brushes. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302731 | WET/DRY FLOOR CLEANING UNIT - A floor cleaning device including a base assembly for movement along a surface, a handle, a nozzle, a nozzle lifting mechanism, a brush, a brush lifting mechanism, a recovery tank, and a liquid distribution system. The nozzle lifting mechanism moving the nozzle relative to the base assembly and the surface and the brush lifting mechanism moving the brush relative to the base assembly and the surface. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302732 | DUAL-CONNECTION RUBBER BALL FOR CLEANING AND DESCALING IN A HEAT EXCHANGE TUBE - A dual-connection rubber ball for cleaning and descaling in a heat exchange tube, which belongs to the field of cleaning and descaling in the heat exchange tube includes two solid rotatable bodies, elastic cleaning and descaling fins and an intermediate elastic connecting body, the elastic cleaning and descaling fins are disposed uniformly in the circumferential direction of the two solid rotatable bodies, the intermediate elastic connecting body is connected to the two solid rotatable bodies respectively at it two ends, the thickness of the fin is 0.6-2 mm, the ratio of height to thickness of the fin is 1.25-4, the intermediate elastic connecting body can be formed as a cylinder shaped body, a sheet shaped body or a compound body thereof, the diameter of the cylinder shaped intermediate elastic connecting body is 1/10 to ½ of the inner diameter of the heat exchange tube. The thickness of the sheet shaped intermediate elastic connecting body is 1/25 to ⅕ of the inner diameter of the heat exchange tube. The difference between the density of the conveyer fluid and the density of the solid rotatable body is not more than 8%. The present invention has the advantages of being effective in cleaning and descaling, less likely to block the heat exchange tube, and having a long service life. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302733 | TEXTURED COTTON WIPES - A textured wipe is provided that includes a non-woven or woven cotton wipe sheet, and in some embodiments a plurality of beads and/or a coating. The cotton wipe sheet has a wipe surface and an opposing back surface. The plurality of beads is adhered to the wipe surface. Each bead is formed to have a three dimensional geometry that extends outwardly from the wipe surface. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302734 | ITEM FOR CLEANING THE SKIN - A skin-cleansing article that is activated by moistening with water, followed by a mechanical action so as to obtain a cleansing foam, includes a fibrous substrate and a cleansing composition. The substrate is a pad based on water-jet-entangled cotton fibres with a basis weight of between 100 and 300 g/m | 2011-12-15 |
20110302735 | Cleanup system - The cleanup system employs an associated clearing component, such as a tool comprised of squeegee and/or brush elements, to close the entrance to a containment or receptacle unit to thereby prevent leakage or escape of liquid, semi-liquid, and/or dry matter during transport. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302736 | Miswak Toothbrush - A toothbrush having a handle with a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis that extends along the length of the handle from the first end to said second end. A channel having upright side members is located at the first end of the handle and a brush receiving head having individual bristles or tufts of bristles embedded therein which is rotatably coupled to the side members of the channel is adapted to rotate along the longitudinal axis of the handle, either freely or only when a force is applied such as when the bristles in the brush receiving head are pushed or pulled against a user's teeth. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302737 | WASHING DEVICE - The present invention provides a washing device ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110302738 | WIPER BLADE - Wiper blade for windscreen wiper modules for vehicles and in a design as a flat wiper blade, with a wiping rubber forming a wiping lip with at least one spring rail connected to the wiping rubber and in addition with at least one spoiler profile connected to the wiping rubber and to the at least one spring rail and manufactured as an independent profile. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302739 | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS - A bushing suitable for use as a vehicle suspension mount comprises a hydraulic component in series with an outer rubber bushing. The series combination provides good absorption of shock loads without exceeding suspension system packaging constraints. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302740 | Caster Having Replaceable Shielded Bearing - A caster includes a yoke for retaining a wheel, a bearing housing connected to the yoke and a replaceable shielded bearing occupying the bearing housing. The inner wall of the bearing housing is provided with a groove into which a retaining ring may be inserted to prevent the shielded bearing from escaping. A caster mounting assembly having a connecting member which passes through a central opening of the shielded bearing is configured to connect the yoke and the bearing housing to a rollable article, such as chair or table. In the event that the shielded bearing needs to be replaced, the caster may be disassembled, the retaining ring removed from the groove, a new shielded bearing substituted for the old shield bearing, the retaining ring replaced in the groove, and the caster reassembled. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302741 | Drive Wheel and Bearing - In one embodiment a bearing comprises an outer ring surrounding a central hub with inner and outer portions. In this embodiment, the inner portion is longer than the outer portion. The outer ring may be positioned between the inner portion and the outer portion of the central bearing hub. The outer ring may be offset relative to the center of the overall length of the bearing. A drive wheel may comprise a hub, a wheel portion, and a pair of bearings. In this embodiment, the wheel portion may be attached to an outer surface of the hub. The first bearing and the second bearing may be positioned within the hub such that an end of the first bearing abuts an end of the second bearing. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first end of the hub and at least a portion of the second end of the hub are crimped inward. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302742 | Block and Tackle Window Balance with Bottom Guide Roller - Disclosed are apparatus for a block and tackle window balance to be incorporated in single and double hung window assemblies. In one embodiment the block and tackle window balance includes a roller secured within a bottom guide to increase range of travel of a window sash. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302743 | HINGE APPARATUS FOR A DOOR - The present invention relates to a hinge device for doors which are used in products, such as refrigerators, etc., to open and close them. In the hinge device, an upper operation unit is connected to a lower operation unit in such a way that a lower cam provided in the lower operation unit is interlocked with an upper cam provided in the upper operation unit by a single shaft, and that the lower cam and the upper cam are moved upwards and downwards in opposite directions. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302744 | Multi-purpose Universal Grip - The Multi-purpose Universal Grip is an ergonomically designed grip for use by persons with a thumb and one or more fingers. The grip itself may be manufactured as an accessory or attached to or part of a shaft, wheel, handle, surface, etc. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302745 | Bag clip - A bag clip with an elongate extruded plastic member having a profile of an inverted teardrop where the downwardly facing edges of the the extruded teardrop shape touch each other and where at least one corner of one surface of the teardrop profile is flared outwards so that a folded top of a bag can easily be slid into the bag clip without having to physically open the clip first. A preferred embodiment includes the extruded plastic member is made of ABS plastic. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302746 | BINDING DEVICE - This invention provides a method for the easy manufacture of a binding device in which resistance in the extraction direction is strengthened by applying an inclination to a movable clasp and ratchet teeth, and provides a binding device manufactured using this manufacturing method. The device includes a band-like body having flexibility and a head portion disposed on an end of the band-like body in the lengthwise direction. The other end of the band-like body in the lengthwise direction is inserted into a through-hole disposed in the head portion to form a loop for securing purposes. The band-like body is connected to the head portion via a curved portion, and an acute angle is formed centered on the curved portion in the direction orthogonal to the insertion direction, etc. of the band-like body into the through-hole. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302747 | HOSE CLAMP - Disclosed is a hose clamp to prevent damage of the hose and enhance a fastening force. The hose clamp includes: a clamp body formed by bending a resilient plate-shaped member of a stainless steel; a fastening screw having a head and coupled with a fastening housing which is secured to one end of the clamp body; a plurality of pieced holes formed inwards at the other end of the clamp body to be engaged with the fastening screw; a damage prevention means for preventing the pierced holes or the widthwise edges of the clamp body from penetrating into the hose to damage the surface of the hose during a fastening operation; and a compensation means integrally formed with the clamp body for restraining and firmly fastening the hose in an amount being reduced as the diameter of the hose is decreased due to long-term use. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302748 | SKATEBOARDER'S SHOELACE CLAMP AND METHODS OF USE - A device for securing shoelaces without needing to tie the shoelaces is disclosed. One embodiment of the device comprises a pair of small, planar fastener disks with an aperture cutout in each disk. Aglets at each end of a shoelace are inserted through fastener-disk apertures and the fasteners are slid down to a desired point or tension on the shoelace, next to one of the article of footwear's eyelets. Because the fastener disks develop a frictional grip on the shoelace, tension in the shoelace is substantially maintained. Importantly, the device can be used to simultaneously secure and article of footwear on a wearer's foot while providing a false impression that the article of footwear is untied and unsecured, a feature desired by the skateboarding community. Additionally, one or more such devices can be used to ornament an article of footwear on the exterior sides of footwear eyelets. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302749 | Slide Fastener - A slide fastener comprising a pair of tapes, a top stop, a bottom stop and rows of fastening teeth arranged on the edge of said tapes, comprising at least one pair of dummy teeth located in a gap of the rows of fastening teeth, restoring a continuity of the rows of fastening teeth, so to allow free passage of the slider, and at the same time providing a distinctive feature in the row of fastening teeth. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302750 | No Tools Quick Assembly Surface Fastening System - A quick assembly surface fastening system for mounting accessories to a desk or another type of support member, without requiring a separate tool, is provided. The fastening system includes an adjustable clamping device for frictionally engaging an edge of a desk; a clamp nut assembly having a tightening member pivotally attached thereto and adapted for pivoting between a first and second position; and an accessory sleeve configured for mounting upon the clamp nut assembly. The tightening member pivots between the first position to function as a tool for adjusting the clamping device to bring the clamping device into frictional engagement with the support member. The tightening member pivots to the second position where at least a portion of the clamp nut assembly including the tightening member is configured for receiving the accessory sleeve. A method for mounting an accessory to a support member is also provided. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302751 | SAFETY BELT RELEASE MECHANISM - The safety belt release mechanism includes sensor and belt release components. The sensor is installed at a low point within the vehicle. The sensor contains water-soluble material that retains a spring in compression so long as the water-soluble material is dry. If the vehicle is immersed in water, the water-soluble material dissolves, releasing the spring. In one embodiment, the spring drives a pin into a pressurized gas (e.g., CO | 2011-12-15 |
20110302752 | FASTENER FOR A LACE - A fastener includes a pull unit having first and second pull-lace portions, and an intermediate part connected between the pull-lace portions. A tightening unit includes first and second lace holders connected pivotally to each other, and two clamps connected slidably and respectively to the lace holders. The first lace holder has two first rod sections, two hook-connecting rings, and two first pull-lace connectors connected to the first pull-lace portion. The second lace holder has two second rod sections, two hook portions extending respectively through the hook-connecting rings and fixed to the intermediate part, and two second pull-lace connectors connected to the second pull-lace portion. Each clamp has two ends attached slidably to the respective first or second rod sections such that each clamp divides a space between the first or second rod sections into a lace entry hole and a lace exit hole. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302753 | CAPACITOR PRODUCING METHOD, CAPACITOR PRODUCING DEVICE, AND CAPACITOR PRODUCING PROGRAM - In a capacitor producing method, a bottom electrode, a thin-film dielectric, and a top electrode are deposited on a substrate so as to form a capacitor, wherein defects including particles and electrical short-circuits between the bottom electrode and the top electrode are detected before the capacitor is divided into capacitor cells. Next, defects such as particles and electrical short-circuits between the bottom electrode and the top electrode are removed before the capacitor is divided into capacitor cells. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302754 | Universal Rubber Bushing Extraction Tool - A universal rubber bushing-extracting tool includes a threaded bolt and two pushing units. Each of the pushing units includes a nut, a mount, a bearing and two pushers. The nut is engaged with the threaded bolt. The mount includes at least two slots defined therein. The bearing bears the mount on the nut. Each of the pushers is movably located in a related one of the slots. The pushers of one of the pushing units push an internal ring of a rubber bushing and the pushers of the other pushing unit push an external ring of the rubber bushing. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302755 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING SELF-PIERCING RIVETED WORKPIECES - A method is disclosed for repairing a workpiece having two metal components riveted together. The workpiece has a discrepant joint caused by an improperly-installed-self-piercing rivet. The method includes, but is not limited to providing a repair rivet, positioning the repair rivet proximate the discrepant joint such that the repair rivet is substantially aligned with the improperly-installed-self-piercing rivet, and installing the repair rivet at substantially a same location on the workpiece as the improperly-installed-self-piercing rivet without removing the improperly-installed-self-piercing rivet. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302756 | Mobile Extendable Boom Refurbishment Trailer - A trailer and method for servicing an extendable boom loading apparatus. The trailer includes an end, a support structure, and a plurality of tools. The end opens and receives the extendable boom loading apparatus when extended. The support structure is coupled to the trailer and supports at least a part of the extendable boom loading apparatus at a convenient working height for a technician in the trailer. The tools are coupled to the trailer and are operable to service the extendable boom loading apparatus. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302757 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR STRIPPING FIBRES IN A FIBRE BUNDLE - The invention relates to a method and a device for removing the sheath or for stripping fibres of a fibre bundle. Each fibre comprises a core and a sheath, wherein the fibres are arranged adjacent to each other on a base such as to run in a first direction, a cut is made with two blades running perpendicular to the first direction in a plane from opposing sides such that the blades from a notch in each sheath running in the circumferential direction, the fibre bundle is then dipped in a chemical solvent up to the cuts in the fibres for a given period in order to pre-weaken the connection between the sheath and the core and the pre-weakened sheath sections are mechanically drawn from the fibre cores. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302758 | ORNAMENTAL ARTICLE FIXING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FIXING ORNAMENTAL ARTICLE WITH THE FIXING APPARATUS - An ornamental article fixing apparatus configured to fix an ornamental article as a member to be fixed to a sheet-type fixation member including: a tubular portion arranged through the fixation member; one flange portion formed at one end portion of the tubular portion and arranged on the side of a surface portion on one side of the fixation member; and a shaft member arranged so as to penetrate through the tubular portion and having a length longer than the length of the tubular portion, in which one other flange portion is formed at one other end portion of the tubular portion by pulling the shaft member along an axial direction of the tubular portion, and the ornamental article is fixed to the fixation member by the one flange portion and the other flange portion. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302759 | FLOATING CAPTIVE SCREW INSTALLATION METHOD - A floating captive screw installation method includes the step of inserting a lock screw through a spring member and then inserting the lock screw with the spring member into a stepped barrel, the step of inserting the stepped barrel with the spring member and the lock screw into a rotary cap to keep the head of the lock screw outside the rotary cap, the step of forcing a toothed engagement portion of the head of the lock screw into engagement with a retaining groove in the top open side of the rotary cap tightly, and the step of letting a front coupling flange of the rotary cap be stopped against the bottom side of a top coupling flange of the stepped barrel. This installation method eliminates a secondary processing process, saving much installation labor and time. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302760 | SPIRAL ASSEMBLY TOOL - An assembly tool for assembly of a first component of a prosthesis to a second component of the prosthesis for use in joint arthroplasty. The tool includes a first member operably associated with the first component and defines a first member longitudinal axis thereof. A second member is operably associated with the second component and defines a second member longitudinal axis thereof. A washer system is coupled to the second member. A drive mechanism is coupled to washer system, such that as the drive mechanism is activated, the washer system rotates about the second member longitudinal axis and expands along the second member longitudinal axis, wherein such movement further causes the second member to move relative to the first member along the second member longitudinal axis. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302761 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ANODIZED ALUMINUM DISC SEAL SHELL - A method is provided for manufacturing an anodized disc seal shell for a container. The method includes: providing a metal disc seal shell having a surface; masking a portion of the surface to provide a masked surface and an unmasked surface; anodizing the unmasked surface; and removing the masking from the masked surface to provide an un-anodized surface. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302762 | FITTING ASSEMBLY EVALUATING APPARATUS AND METHODS - The present application discloses methods and apparatus for installing fitting components, such as a conduit gripping device, on a conduit to form an assembly. The assembly is joinable with at least one other fitting component to form a fitting. The present application also discloses methods and apparatus for evaluating characteristics of components of a mechanically attached connection. Characteristics that may be evaluated include, but are not limited to, the position of a conduit gripping device on a conduit, an amount of axial compression or stroke of the conduit gripping device, an amount of clamping force applied to the conduit gripping device as the conduit gripping device is compressed, and an amount of torque applied to members that compresses the conduit gripping device. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302763 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A LINE TO A CONNECTING ELEMENT - A device for attaching a line or wire cable to a connecting element includes an upper and a lower die that each has a press surface. At least one recess outside of the press surfaces is provided between the upper and the lower die that decreases the risk of damage to the dies should an erroneous attachment of the wire cable to the connecting element occur. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302764 | WOVEN MESH BRAID CONNECTION TOOL - An apparatus and method for use is provided to remove the flare from the end of a hose to be inserted into a connector. The apparatus serves to align the braids, typically woven of stainless steel mesh, which encompass high pressure hosing such as found in a high pressure gas line. The compressed and aligned strands of mesh can then be easily slid into the receiver of the connector. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302765 | DEVICE FOR FASTENING A VEHICLE INTERIOR TRIM PANEL | 2011-12-15 |
20110302766 | DEVICE MOUNTER HEAD AND DEVICE MOUNTING METHOD USING THE SAME - A device mounter head and a device mounting method using the device mounter head are provided. The device mounter head includes: a cylinder block unit including at least one cylinder in which a piston unit moving along the at least one cylinder is disposed; a pressure control unit which controls pressure inside and outside the at least one cylinder so that the piston moves along the at least one cylinder based on the controlled pressure; and a nozzle which is connected to the piston unit, and includes an inlet exposed to an atmosphere outside the cylinder block unit and a nozzle communication vent connected to the inlet and provided with the controlled pressure, wherein the inlet is configured to suck, grab and release a component using the controlled pressure. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302767 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DISTRIBUTED LAP WINDING FOR POLYPHASE SYSTEMS - Method for producing a distributed lap winding for polyphase systems, in particular for alternators, wherein, in a first step, a chain of laps ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110302768 | PROCESSING METHOD OF STATORS - A processing method of stator, comprising the following steps: Step | 2011-12-15 |
20110302769 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STATOR - A method of manufacturing a stator includes forming a stator by assembling segment cores, formed by dividing a stator core in a circumferential direction at a formation position of a slot of the stator core, to a coil conductor that is formed of a rectangular wire bent to include linear portions arranged in the slot and bridge portions that alternately connect the linear portions on one end and the other end of the coil conductor such that the linear portions can be arranged side by side on an imaginary circumference, and fitting a heated outer peripheral ring to an outer periphery of the segment cores. The method also includes reheating the stator at a predetermined temperature in a state where a circularity of the stator is corrected by restraining the outer peripheral ring in the stator to improve the circularity of the stator. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302770 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF IC CONTACTLESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A method of manufacture of an electrical bridge including the following steps: (a) providing a first flexible electrically insulating material, (b) laminating a pattern of a second electrically conductive material, on the first material, (c) separating a strap having a connection portion formed from the pattern of electrically conductive material. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302771 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN INDUCTOR FOR A MICROELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SUBSTRATE CONTAINING SUCH AN INDUCTOR, AND SUBSTRATE MANUFACTURED THEREBY - A method of manufacturing an inductor for a microelectronic device comprises providing a substrate ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110302772 | Pedal and Peg Tool - An architecture is presented that provides an improved tool for installing, adjusting and removing pedals and pegs for bicycles and the like. The improved tool comprises a handle portion and a head portion. The head portion further comprises a cutout portion with a tab for receipt of a peg and an opening for receipt of a pedal nut, while the handle portion facilitates easy and secure handling of the improved tool. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302773 | SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING ELECTRICAL ENERGY MODULES - A system of assembling storage devices in the form of electrical energy modules includes two pairs of positive and negative terminals for each module, in which each of the pairs of positive and negative terminals is distributed over at least one of the external faces of each module, thus forming a terminal strip of the module. At least one interconnection block can be inserted onto part of each of the terminal strips of two separate modules and itself includes at least two pairs of anchoring points so as to form an assembly block, either by stacking the storage modules or by juxtaposing the same. At least two anchoring points of each interconnection block are in electrical contact, while stiffening the assembly, in a manner complementary to the other anchoring points. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302774 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OSCILLATOR DEVICE AND OSCILLATOR DEVICE - An oscillator device manufacturing method includes: placing an oscillator provided with electrodes on a convex pedestal provided on an assembly table; arranging, on the assembly table, a frame member including an opening surrounded by a frame thereof and provided with electrode pads on the frame such that the opening is positioned at the pedestal; connecting the electrode pads to the electrodes of the oscillator placed on the pedestal via wires, while the frame member is arranged on the assembly table; removing the frame member from the assembly table together with the oscillator after the connecting, and bonding the frame member connected to the oscillator to a substrate. By using the method, the oscillator device including the oscillator suspended in air above the substrate can be efficiently manufactured. In stead of using the frame member, a frame body in which frame members are arrayed can be employed. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302775 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A method for manufacturing a printed circuit board with cavity includes following steps. First, a first substrate is provided. The first substrate includes a first electrically conductive layer defining an exposed portion and a laminating portion. Second, a second substrate is provided. The second substrate includes an unwanted portion corresponding to the exposed portion and a preserving portion. Third, a first annular bump surrounding the exposed portion is formed. Fourth, a second annular bump surrounding the unwanted portion is formed. Fifth, a first adhesive layer defining an opening is provided. Sixth, the first and second substrates are laminated to the first adhesive layer, the exposed portion and the unwanted portion are exposed in the opening, and the second annular bump is in contact with the first annular bump. Seventh, the unwanted portion is removed and a cavity is defined, the exposed portion is exposed in the cavity. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302776 | ELECTRONIC-CIRCUIT ASSEMBLING PROCESS AND ELECTRONIC-CIRCUIT ASSEMBLING SYSTEM - An electronic-circuit assembling process to be carried out in an electronic-circuit assembling system, for assembling an electronic circuit, by mounting electronic circuit components supplied from a component supplier, onto a circuit board, wherein the electronic circuit components includes at least one of different-property components having respective different electrical properties. The process includes: (a) a different-property-component-related information obtaining step of obtaining a different-property-component-related information including (a-i) a property-related information that enables recognition of the electrical property of the different-property component supplied from the component supplier and (a-ii) a different-property-component supply position that is a position of the component supplier supplying the different-property component, such that the different-property-component-related information is obtained by detecting the property-related information and/or the different-property-component supply position; (b) a mounting step of mounting, based on information related to the different-property-component supply position, the electronic circuit components including the different-property component, onto the circuit board; and (c) a property-related information providing step of providing the circuit board with the property-related information of the different-property component mounted on the circuit board. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302777 | Electronic Component Protection Device Panel - Devices capable of protecting electronic components during the occurrence of a disturbance event using printed circuit board manufacturing techniques. A layered structure is formed comprising a polymer-based formulation sandwiched between two electrode layers. The devices can be manufactured in panel form providing high quantities of devices which can be removed from the panel and applied directly to the component to be protected. Desired patterns can be formed on either one of the electrode layers by photo-etch techniques thereby providing a process that can be tailored to a large number of applications. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302778 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CREATING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY - The present invention is directed to non-lithographic patterning by laser (or similar-type energy beam) ablation, where the ablation system ultimately results in circuitry features that are relative free from debris induced over-plating defects (debris relating to the ablation process) and fully additive plating induced over-plating defects. Compositions of the invention include a circuit board precursor having an insulating substrate and a cover layer. The insulating substrate is made from a dielectric material and also a metal oxide activatable filler. The cover layer can be sacrificial or non-sacrificial and is used to remediate unwanted debris arising from the ablation process. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302779 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A method for manufacturing a printed wiring board including providing a support member having a metal surface, securing a metal foil to the metal surface such that the metal foil is joined or bonded to a peripheral portion of the metal surface, forming a resin insulation layer on the metal foil secured on the metal surface, forming an opening for a via conductor in the resin insulation layer, forming a conductive circuit on the resin insulation layer, forming in the opening a via conductor electrically connecting the conductive circuit and the metal foil such that a laminated sheet body is formed, and cutting a portion of the laminated sheet body inside the peripheral portion of the metal surface of the support member such that the metal foil releases the portion of the laminated sheet body from the support member. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302780 | Method for crimping metal terminals onto electric cables, and press for executing this method - A method and a press for crimping metal terminals onto electric cables, wherein the metal terminal is retained in the centred crimping position, during the entire crimping process. To this end, the press of the invention comprises a crimping assembly ( | 2011-12-15 |
20110302781 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING RUB COATINGS FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPRESSORS - Rub coatings, and methods for applying rub coatings, are provided for compressor assemblies of gas turbine engine assemblies. The coating may be applied as an initial coating to a new surface of a component, as well as a repair and replacement corrosion resistant rub coating for applying to a previously coated component of a gas turbine engine assembly such as a compressor casing. The method includes the steps of providing a component of a gas turbine engine assembly, the component having predetermined dimensions and specifications for operational use in an engine assembly. The component has a surface having a damaged rub coating thereon, the damaged rub coating not in compliance with the predetermined dimensions and specifications. The method includes removing the non-compliant damaged rub coating to expose the surface. Next, a repair corrosion resistant rub coating comprising MCrAlX is applied to the surface. Finally, the repair corrosion resistant rub coating comprising MCrAlX is machined to restore the coated component to comply with the predetermined dimensions and specifications. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302782 | Method of separating heat exchanger tubes and an apparatus for same - A method and apparatus of producing tubes for use in a heat exchanger, in which a tube is moved along a production line in a direction, predetermined breaking points are created in the tube, and in which the tube is severed at the predetermined breaking points to form individual tubes with a tearing-off device having a first clamp and a second clamp. The first clamp can be reciprocated along the direction, and the tube can be moved substantially continuously along the production line in the direction through the tearing-off device. Also, the second clamp can be reciprocated along the direction substantially simultaneously with the first clamp. | 2011-12-15 |
20110302783 | Form Rolling Method for Involute Gear - A form rolling method for an involute gear, which includes a work piece including a cylindrical outer peripheral surface having a predetermined radius, and a round die with an involute tooth profile including an addendum pitch corresponding to a pitch defined by dividing a length of an outer circumference of the work piece by number of teeth of the involute gear. The round die is pressed to the work piece while rotating when form rolling the involuete gear. | 2011-12-15 |