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20120274036 | SPLITBOARD BINDING APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS - In some embodiments, a binding apparatus is provided for use with a splitboard to convert the splitboard between a ride mode and a tour mode. Apparatus may include a binding interface that is configured to engage with multiple interfaces of a binding system. For example, a binding interface may be configured to engage with, or selectively attach to, two or more of a ride mode interface, a tour mode interface, a heel lock down interface, a heel riser interface, a riser and heel lock down interface, a crampon interface, and a snow shoe interface. A heel riser interface may comprise at least one height position configured to raise a user's heel while climbing an incline, such as a mountain or hill. The heel riser interface may also be configured to securely connect a heel of a binding interface to a splitboard. | 11-01-2012 |
20130214512 | SPLITBOARD JOINING DEVICE - Some embodiments disclosed herein provide a splitboard joining device for releasably coupling at least two separate portions of a splitboard, thereby creating a snowboard when coupled and at least a first ski and a second ski when uncoupled. The device may include a first interface and a second interface for attaching to a first portion and a second portion, respectively, of the splitboard. In some embodiments, the device comprises an adjustable tension element disposed on either the first interface or second interface to adjustably control the tension between the first interface and second interface, and to adjustably control the compression between the first and second portions of the splitboard when coupled. | 08-22-2013 |
20130277947 | SPLITBOARD BINDING APPARATUS - The present disclosure includes a binding apparatus for use on a splitboard. The binding apparatus may be used to change the splitboard between a snowboard for riding downhill in a ride mode and touring skis for climbing up a hill in a tour mode. The binding apparatus can include at least one board joining device. The binding apparatus can also include a binding interface configured to receive a boot and selectively attach to a ride mode interface in a snowboard configuration and to a tour mode interface in a ski configuration. | 10-24-2013 |
20140167392 | TOURING SNOWBOARD BOOT BINDING WITH ADJUSTABLE LEVERAGE DEVICES - Some embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and apparatus relating to a touring snowboard binding comprising an adjustable lateral leverage device. In some embodiments, the adjustable lateral leverage device may comprise at least one first attachment generally at a top corner of a highback of a touring snowboard boot and at least one second attachment generally at an ankle portion of the binding. The adjustable tensioning element may extend generally diagonally between the at least one first attachment and the at least one second attachment such that when the tension in the adjustable lateral leverage device is increased the lateral support to the boot is increased proportionally and when the tension in the adjustable lateral leverage device is decreased the lateral support to the boot is decreased proportionally. Some embodiments also provide a touring snowboard boot comprising an adjustable leverage device. | 06-19-2014 |
20140291965 | SPLITBOARD BINDING APPARATUS - The present disclosure includes a binding apparatus for use on a splitboard. The binding apparatus may be used to change the splitboard between a snowboard for riding downhill in a ride mode and touring skis for climbing up a hill in a tour mode. The binding apparatus can include at least one board joining device. The binding apparatus can also include a binding interface configured to receive a boot and selectively attach to a ride mode interface in a snowboard configuration and to a tour mode interface in a ski configuration. | 10-02-2014 |
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20090084330 | ENCLOSURE FOR MARINE WATER HEATERS - A water heater includes a rotationally molded plastic enclosure, and a tank for holding water to be heated located within the enclosure and having electrical components at a forward end. The enclosure has a cylindrically-shaped side wall, a front wall at a forward end of the side wall, and a rear wall at a rear end of the side wall to form an enclosed interior space for the tank. The front wall has an opening at the electrical components and a removable electrical enclosure is secured to the enclosure covers the opening in the front wall. The tank has a cold water inlet, a hot water outlet, a drain, and a relief valve and the enclosure has openings for the cold water inlet, the hot water outlet, the drain, and the relief valve. Preferably, a common molded enclosure blank is used for a plurality of different water heater configurations. | 04-02-2009 |
20090209193 | HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - An HVAC unit for a recreational vehicle includes an enclosure having an ambient air inlet, an exterior outlet, a return air duct connection, and a conditioned air duct connection. An air conditioning system and a heating system are each located within the enclosure. The air conditioning system includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator operably connected for cooling air entering the enclosure through the return air duct connection. The heating system includes a gas-fired burner assembly located within a sealed combustion chamber and a heat exchanger operably connected to the combustion chamber for heating air entering the enclosure through the a return air duct connection. A control system is operably connected to the air conditioning system and the heating system to selectively heat or cool air entering the enclosure through the a return air duct connection and exiting through the conditioned air duct connection. | 08-20-2009 |
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20080200948 | NOVEL BIOMATERIALS AND A METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Novel biomaterials are disclosed having unique properties that make it a useful material in adhesives, local drug delivery applications and as filler or bulking material. The biomaterials are strong, safe and easily used as a surgical adhesive. Treated chitosan, modified chitosan or modified and treated chitosan compositions are disclosed displaying strengths suitable for general surgical applications. The materials can be used as a drug delivery vehicle which allows for the localization of the delivered drug as well as a programmable tether which allows for the release of the drug on a timed basis or in response to a physiological state such as the release of proteolytic enzymes. The materials of this invention can also be modified and treated to optimize the retention of water, thereby serving as a useful filler or bulking material. | 08-21-2008 |
20080207561 | NOVEL BIOMATERIALS AND A METHOD FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - A novel biomaterial is disclosed having unique properties that make it useful in ocular drug delivery applications, where the drugs selected from the group consisting of a prostaglandin, a prostamide, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and a corticosteroid, and mixtures, derivatives, salts and esters thereof. | 08-28-2008 |
20090181927 | BONDING TISSUES AND CROSS-LINKING PROTEINS WITH NAPHTHALIMIDE COMPOUNDS - Naphthalimide compounds are used in tissue bonding and protein cross-linking applications. When activated by an activating agent, such as light in the 400-500 nm absorption range, the naphthalimide compounds form chemically-reactive species that cross-link proteins, bond connective tissues together, and bond tissues and other biomaterials together. A naphthalimide-labeled biomolecule, such as a naphthalimide-labeled chitosan, is also capable of bonding tissues without subsequent direct illumination of the contacted tissue area. The naphthalimide compounds may be used in tissue or arterial repair, stabilization of an expanded arterial wall after angioplasty, tethering pharmaceutical agents to tissue surfaces to provide local drug delivery, and for chemically bonding skin care products, sunscreens, and cosmetics to the skin. | 07-16-2009 |
20130045171 | BONDING TISSUES AND CROSS-LINKING PROTEINS WITH NAPHTHALIMIDE COMPOUNDS - Naphthalimide compounds are used in tissue bonding and protein cross-linking applications. When activated by an activating agent, such as light in the 400-500 nm absorption range, the naphthalimide compounds form chemically-reactive species that cross-link proteins, bond connective tissues together, and bond tissues and other biomaterials together. A naphthalimide-labeled biomolecule, such as a naphthalimide-labeled chitosan, is also capable of bonding tissues without subsequent direct illumination of the contacted tissue area. The naphthalimide compounds may be used in tissue or arterial repair, stabilization of an expanded arterial wall after angioplasty, tethering pharmaceutical agents to tissue surfaces to provide local drug delivery, and for chemically bonding skin care products, sunscreens, and cosmetics to the skin. | 02-21-2013 |
20130165970 | BONDING TISSUES AND CROSS-LINKING PROTEINS WTH NAPHTHALIMIDE COMPOUNDS - Naphthalimide compounds are used in tissue bonding and protein cross-linking applications. When activated by an activating agent, such as light in the 400-500 nm absorption range, the naphthalimide compounds form chemically-reactive species that cross-link proteins, bond connective tissues together, and bond tissues and other biomaterials together. A naphthalimide-labeled biomolecule, such as a naphthalimide-labeled chitosan, is also capable of bonding tissues without subsequent direct illumination of the contacted tissue area. The naphthalimide compounds may be used in tissue or arterial repair, stabilization of an expanded arterial wall after angioplasty, tethering pharmaceutical agents to tissue surfaces to provide local drug delivery, and for chemically bonding skin care products, sunscreens, and cosmetics to the skin. | 06-27-2013 |
20130230472 | BONDING TISSUES AND CROSS-LINKING PROTEINS WITH NAPHTHALIMIDE COMPOUNDS - Naphthalimide compounds are used in tissue bonding and protein cross-linking applications. When activated by an activating agent, such as light in the 400-500 nm absorption range, the naphthalimide compounds form chemically-reactive species that cross-link proteins, bond connective tissues together, and bond tissues and other biomaterials together. A naphthalimide-labeled biomolecule, such as a naphthalimide-labeled chitosan, is also capable of bonding tissues without subsequent direct illumination of the contacted tissue area. The naphthalimide compounds may be used in tissue or arterial repair, stabilization of an expanded arterial wall after angioplasty, tethering pharmaceutical agents to tissue surfaces to provide local drug delivery, and for chemically bonding skin care products, sunscreens, and cosmetics to the skin. | 09-05-2013 |
20140350453 | BONDING TISSUES AND CROSS-LINKING PROTEINS WITH NAPHTHALIMIDE COMPOUNDS - Naphthalimide compounds are used in tissue bonding and protein cross-linking applications. When activated by an activating agent, such as light in the 400-500 nm absorption range, the naphthalimide compounds form chemically-reactive species that cross-link proteins, bond connective tissues together, and bond tissues and other biomaterials together. A naphthalimide-labeled biomolecule, such as a naphthalimide-labeled chitosan, is also capable of bonding tissues without subsequent direct illumination of the contacted tissue area. The naphthalimide compounds may be used in tissue or arterial repair, stabilization of an expanded arterial wall after angioplasty, tethering pharmaceutical agents to tissue surfaces to provide local drug delivery, and for chemically bonding skin care products, sunscreens, and cosmetics to the skin. | 11-27-2014 |
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20100072684 | NODAL SPRING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC TOOTHBRUSH - A nodal-mounted spring arrangement for an electronic toothbrush includes a V-shaped spring member secured at both ends so that it can operate in out-of-phase torsion mode along the axial dimension thereof. A mounting plate is connected between a node point along the V-shaped spring member and the housing of the toothbrush. In one embodiment, the V-shaped spring member includes opposing slots on opposite sides of the node point, the slots extending in an axial direction, creating an integrated torsion bar node spring, while reducing stress in the vicinity of the nodal point. In another embodiment, a nodal assembly comprises a diamond shaped or round insert having an upper surface configured generally to fit flush with the lower surface of the V-shaped spring member, a V-block shaped or flat shim member which is configured to mate the upper surface of the V-shaped spring member and the node spring, and an attachment member, such as a screw and nut combination, which tightly connects the mounting plate, the shim, the V-shaped spring member and the insert. | 03-25-2010 |
20100154151 | VIBRATION-CANCELING SECONDARY RESONATOR FOR USE IN A PERSONAL CARE APPLICANCE - The personal care appliance ( | 06-24-2010 |
20130255013 | POWER TOOTHBRUSH AND BRUSHHEAD THEREFOR, WITH MULTIPLE MOTION BRUSH MEMBER - The brushhead ( | 10-03-2013 |
20140322667 | ORAL TEETH CLEANING APPLIANCE WITH TIME-SEQUENCED, CUSTOMIZABLE LIQUID BURSTS - An article and method for an oral care appliance which generates successive bursts of liquid adapted to provide cleansing of the teeth. The appliance includes a housing and a system for providing successive bursts of liquid, comprising a source of liquid, a nozzle with a spray exit opening and a system for generating and delivering successive bursts of liquid through the spray exit opening. The appliance includes a controller which includes a learning mode initiated by the user. The appliance is operated by the user in a desired sequence when the controller is in the learning mode. The learned desired sequence is stored in memory of the controller, so that future operation of the appliance proceeds with the sequence of operation established by the user. | 10-30-2014 |
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20100102522 | SPLITBOARD BINDING APPARATUS - The present disclosure includes a binding apparatus for use on a splitboard. The binding apparatus may be used to change the splitboard between a snowboard for riding downhill in a ride mode and touring skis for climbing up a hill in a tour mode. The binding apparatus can include at least one board joining device. The binding apparatus can also include a binding interface configured to receive a boot and selectively attach to a ride mode interface in a snowboard configuration and to a tour mode interface in a ski configuration. | 04-29-2010 |
20100167236 | NON-PRESSURIZED SYSTEM FORE CREATING LIQUID DROPLETS IN A DENTAL CLEANING APPLIANCE - The appliance ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100251493 | BRUSHHEAD/HANDLE INTERFACE FOR A POWER TOOTHBRUSH - The brushhead/handle interface includes a brushhead assembly ( | 10-07-2010 |
20110119848 | V-SPRING CONFIGURATION AND END ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLIES THEREFOR FOR USE IN A PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCE - A V-spring member ( | 05-26-2011 |
20110207078 | APPLIANCE FOR DELIVERING LIQUID TO A GAS STREAM FOR CREATING DROPLETS IN A DENTAL CLEANER - A dental appliance having a passive arrangement for drawing liquid from a reservoir ( | 08-25-2011 |
20110244418 | NON-PRESSURIZED SYSTEM FORE CREATING LIQUID DROPLETS IN A DENTAL CLEANING APPLIANCE - The appliance ( | 10-06-2011 |
20120102672 | SINGLE OPERATION CONTROL MECHANISM FOR A PRESSURIZED GAS ORAL CLEANING APPLIANCE - The control mechanism ( | 05-03-2012 |
20120107765 | ATOMIZED LIQUID ORAL CLEANING APPLIANCE - The oral cleaning appliance includes an assembly for generating low-pressure bursts of gas in the range of 2-7 bar, directed to a mixing chamber portion of the appliance. A pump provides successive doses of liquid to the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber includes an outlet for liquid droplets produced by the interaction of the gas and the liquid in the mixing chamber. The gas inlet line to the mixing chamber has an internal diameter in the range of 1-5 mm. The center line of the gas inlet line is offset from the center line of the liquid droplet outlet line by a distance in the range of 1-5 mm. | 05-03-2012 |
20120216358 | MECHANICALLY DRIVEN RESONANT DRIVE POWER TOOTHBRUSH - The power toothbrush includes a handle ( | 08-30-2012 |
20120246845 | MECHANICAL DRIVE TRAIN WITH A MOTOR AND AN ECCENTRIC FOR A RESONANT POWER TOOTHBRUSH - The toothbrush includes a drive assembly comprising a DC motor ( | 10-04-2012 |
20120270178 | GUIDANCE ASSEMBLY TIP FOR A LIQUID DROPLET SPRAY TEETH CLEAING APPLIANCE - The guidance assembly is used for precise cleaning of interproximal spaces of teeth. The guidance assembly includes a base portion ( | 10-25-2012 |
20120274036 | SPLITBOARD BINDING APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS - In some embodiments, a binding apparatus is provided for use with a splitboard to convert the splitboard between a ride mode and a tour mode. Apparatus may include a binding interface that is configured to engage with multiple interfaces of a binding system. For example, a binding interface may be configured to engage with, or selectively attach to, two or more of a ride mode interface, a tour mode interface, a heel lock down interface, a heel riser interface, a riser and heel lock down interface, a crampon interface, and a snow shoe interface. A heel riser interface may comprise at least one height position configured to raise a user's heel while climbing an incline, such as a mountain or hill. The heel riser interface may also be configured to securely connect a heel of a binding interface to a splitboard. | 11-01-2012 |
20120284937 | MECHANICALLY DRIVEN RESONANT DRIVE TRAIN FOR A POWER TOOTHBRUSH - The power toothbrush includes a driving assembly which in turn includes a DC motor ( | 11-15-2012 |
20130214512 | SPLITBOARD JOINING DEVICE - Some embodiments disclosed herein provide a splitboard joining device for releasably coupling at least two separate portions of a splitboard, thereby creating a snowboard when coupled and at least a first ski and a second ski when uncoupled. The device may include a first interface and a second interface for attaching to a first portion and a second portion, respectively, of the splitboard. In some embodiments, the device comprises an adjustable tension element disposed on either the first interface or second interface to adjustably control the tension between the first interface and second interface, and to adjustably control the compression between the first and second portions of the splitboard when coupled. | 08-22-2013 |
20130255014 | BRUSHHEAD FOR A POWER TOOTHBRUSH WITH A WEDGE AND SPRING HANDLE INTERFACE - The brushhead ( | 10-03-2013 |
20130277947 | SPLITBOARD BINDING APPARATUS - The present disclosure includes a binding apparatus for use on a splitboard. The binding apparatus may be used to change the splitboard between a snowboard for riding downhill in a ride mode and touring skis for climbing up a hill in a tour mode. The binding apparatus can include at least one board joining device. The binding apparatus can also include a binding interface configured to receive a boot and selectively attach to a ride mode interface in a snowboard configuration and to a tour mode interface in a ski configuration. | 10-24-2013 |
20140060975 | V-SPRING CONFIGURATION AND END ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLIES THEREFOR FOR USE IN A PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCE - A V-spring member ( | 03-06-2014 |
20140167392 | TOURING SNOWBOARD BOOT BINDING WITH ADJUSTABLE LEVERAGE DEVICES - Some embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and apparatus relating to a touring snowboard binding comprising an adjustable lateral leverage device. In some embodiments, the adjustable lateral leverage device may comprise at least one first attachment generally at a top corner of a highback of a touring snowboard boot and at least one second attachment generally at an ankle portion of the binding. The adjustable tensioning element may extend generally diagonally between the at least one first attachment and the at least one second attachment such that when the tension in the adjustable lateral leverage device is increased the lateral support to the boot is increased proportionally and when the tension in the adjustable lateral leverage device is decreased the lateral support to the boot is decreased proportionally. Some embodiments also provide a touring snowboard boot comprising an adjustable leverage device. | 06-19-2014 |
20140248579 | NON-PRESSURIZED SYSTEM FOR CREATING LIQUID DROPLETS IN A DENTAL CLEANING APPLIANCE - The appliance ( | 09-04-2014 |
20140291965 | SPLITBOARD BINDING APPARATUS - The present disclosure includes a binding apparatus for use on a splitboard. The binding apparatus may be used to change the splitboard between a snowboard for riding downhill in a ride mode and touring skis for climbing up a hill in a tour mode. The binding apparatus can include at least one board joining device. The binding apparatus can also include a binding interface configured to receive a boot and selectively attach to a ride mode interface in a snowboard configuration and to a tour mode interface in a ski configuration. | 10-02-2014 |
20140300039 | NODAL SPRING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC TOOTHBRUSH - A nodally mounted spring arrangement for a drive train which is used in an electronic toothbrush which includes a housing. A V shaped spring member ( | 10-09-2014 |
20140349246 | ORAL CARE APPLIANCE WITH HYDRODYNAMIC CAVITATION ACTION - An appliance body which includes a fluid delivery system providing a fluid flow to the appliance body and an exit for the fluid. A cavitation assembly is responsive to the fluid flow, and includes a constriction or obstruction member, wherein the flow rate to and through the cavitation assembly and the flow velocity and other factors results in a cavitation number in the range of 0.1 to 6, so that hydrodynamic cavitation is produced at the exit of the appliance for delivery to a treatment surface. | 11-27-2014 |
20140373291 | BRUSHHEAD FOR A POWER TOOTHBRUSH WITH MOVING PADDLE MEMBERS - A power toothbrush brushhead includes a neck portion which is attachable to a drive member of the power toothbrush which operates in a sweeping, i.e. partially rotating, manner. The brushhead includes a neck portion and a bristle base member at a distal end of the neck portion. The bristle base member includes a central portion and two paddle members on opposing sides of the central portion. The central portion and paddle members are supported at one end thereof in cantilever fashion from the distal end of the neck portion, with the other ends thereof being free to move. The action of the drive member moves the central portion in a sweeping, back-and-forth, motion, which results in an in-and-out movement of the two paddle members. | 12-25-2014 |