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20080296912 | REMOTE DOOR ACCESS DEVICE - A remotely activated door lock and unlocking device adapted to convert doorknobs and/or deadbolt access locks to remote door access. The device is engageable over the existing doorknob and/or deadbolt lock to allow for remote rotation activation to unlock and open the door. A gear drive motor rotates the doorknob and/or deadbolt. The device can include visual and/or audio indicators related to door actuation and lock status from a remote location. | 12-04-2008 |
20090038164 | BATTERY POWERED KNIFE - A battery powered dual blade knife that includes a handle having an interior cavity for containing one or more batteries. The batteries can be removably positioned at the rear portion of the handle. The cavity of the handle includes an electric motor that is generally positioned in the front region of the handle. A pair of blades is connected to the front portion of the handle and is designed to be moved relative to one another by the electric motor. The handle can be designed to waterproof one or more internal components of the knife to protect the one or more internal components from water damage. The knife can include a blade stabilization arrangement for the knife blades and/or mounts for the knife blades to facilitate in the movement of the knife blades and/or mounts for the knife blades when the motor causes the knife blades and/or mounts for the knife blades to move relative to one another. The knife can include an enhanced motor configuration in improve the operation of the knife. | 02-12-2009 |
20090050712 | SPRAYER CONNECTOR FOR A PAINT CONTAINER - An electric power sprayer that includes a housing and a mounting arrangement. The housing is designed to at least partially contain a pump and a discharge nozzle opening. The mounting arrangement is designed to be secured to a container. The pump can be a battery powered pump. The mounting arrangement can be designed to engage an undersurface of a lip of a container opening. The mounting arrangement can be designed to connect to a standard paint container. The mounting arrangement can include a sealing arrangement that is designed to form a liquid seal between the container and the mounting arrangement. | 02-26-2009 |
20100126533 | STEAM MOP - A steam mop that includes a handle, an extension member, a base mount, a steam generator, and a mop head. The steam generator includes a body that at least partially contains a fluid tank, fluid pump and a heating element used to at least partially vaporize fluid. The body of the steam generator is designed to be releasably connected to the base mount such that the steam generator can be used as a steam producing device for the steam mop or can be disconnected from the base mount and be used as a stand alone steam producing device. | 05-27-2010 |
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20130123308 | LONG-LASTING SURFACE ANTI-MICROBIAL AND METHOD OF APPLICATION - A method for trapping, and neutralizing or killing microorganisms on a surface includes applying a barrier-forming composition that comprises an antimicrobial agent onto an inanimate surface, forming a barrier layer on the inanimate surface, in the barrier, trapping and killing microorganisms encountered on the surface and encountered from the environment after the applying step is performed. A composition for performing the method is also included. The dual-action of trapping and killing produces a barrier layer that has a powerful and long-lasting antimicrobial cidal or static activity. Compositions and methods are also included that have odor inhibiting activity and with activity to improve visual appearance of surfaces with microbial growth or discoloration. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123309 | METHOD FOR REDUCING MICROBIAL LOAD FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ELEVATED RISK CONDITIONS - A method for reducing risk of infection from microorganisms for certain elevated-risk individuals, includes: administering a barrier-forming composition in a therapeutically effective amount to a surface, the surface comprising a mucosa, or a mucosal or skin lesion of an individual. The individual has an elevated risk condition selected from: an elevated risk of being exposed to harmful viral, bacterial, or fungal microorganisms; a condition causing an elevated risk of infection from viral, bacterial, or fungal microorganisms; and an elevated risk of serious complications resulting from an infection caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal microorganisms. The method includes forming a barrier coating on the surface that is active to trap, and kill or neutralize microorganisms encountered by the barrier coating and effectively reducing the microbial load on the surface and continuing to administer the barrier-forming composition in a therapeutically effective amount to the surface, for one time or more in a 24 hour period. | 05-16-2013 |
20140005236 | METHOD OF INHIBITING HARMFUL MICROORGANISMS AND BARRIER-FORMING COMPOSITION THEREFOR | 01-02-2014 |
20140051731 | METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF DISEASE CAUSED OR AGGRAVATED BY MICROORGANISMS OR RELIEVING SYMPTOMS THEREOF - A method for treating a disease or for treating a symptom of a disease, or a combination of both, the disease being caused or aggravated by microorganisms includes: treating the disease, treating the symptom of the disease, or reducing the duration of the disease, or a combination of both by administering a barrier-forming composition in a therapeutically effective amount to a surface, the surface comprising a mammal mucosa, the mammal being infected with the disease or experiencing symptoms of the disease caused or aggravated by the microorganisms. The barrier-forming composition includes an antimicrobial. Upon administering the composition, the method includes forming a barrier coating on the surface that is active to kill or neutralize microorganisms encountered by the barrier coating. A composition with an agent active for relieving symptoms of a disease is also included. | 02-20-2014 |
20140051732 | LOW-TACK SURFACE ANTI-MICROBIAL COATING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPLICATION - A method for trapping and neutralizing or killing microorganisms on a surface includes: applying a low tack coating composition that comprises an antimicrobial agent onto an inanimate surface; in the coating, killing or neutralizing microorganisms encountered on the surface and encountered from the environment after the applying step is performed; forming a coating layer on the inanimate surface. The composition comprises a humectant and an antimicrobial, the antimicrobial including a monoquaternary ammonium compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The coating layer has antimicrobial cidal or static activity for at least about one hour. A low-tack antimicrobial composition is also included. | 02-20-2014 |
20150031729 | LOW-TACK SURFACE ANTI-MICROBIAL COATING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPLICATION - A method for trapping and neutralizing or killing microorganisms on a surface includes: applying a low tack coating composition that comprises an antimicrobial agent onto an inanimate surface; in the coating, killing or neutralizing microorganisms encountered on the surface and encountered from the environment after the applying step is performed; forming a coating layer on the inanimate surface. The composition comprises a humectant and an antimicrobial, the antimicrobial including a monoquaternary ammonium compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The coating layer has antimicrobial cidal or static activity for at least about one hour. A low-tack antimicrobial composition is also included. | 01-29-2015 |
20150306042 | BODY SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD - A method for treating a body surface with an active agent, includes: administering a composition in a therapeutically effective amount to a body surface, the composition forming a barrier coating on the body surface that is active to sustain contact with the body surface for a duration of at least about one hour. The composition meets the following requirements: about 0.0001%10-29-2015 | |
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20120270909 | METHOD OF INHIBITING HARMFUL MICROORGANISMS AND BARRIER-FORMING COMPOSITION THEREFOR - In an embodiment, the barrier-forming composition includes a carbohydrate gum, a humectant, and an antimicrobial agent. The composition furthermore meets the following requirements: about 0.01%≦C≦about 0.4%; about 4.5%≦H≦about 65%; and 0.050% | 10-25-2012 |
20130028848 | METHOD OF INHIBITING HARMFUL MICROORGANISMS AND BARRIER-FORMING COMPOSITION THEREFOR - A method for blocking, neutralizing, or killing microorganisms that cause infectious disease in a mammal prior to or during the mammal encountering a contaminated environment or item includes: identifying a contaminated environment or item, wherein the contaminated environment or item is known or expected to be contaminated with harmful viral, fungal, or bacterial microorganisms; and administering a therapeutically effective amount of a barrier-forming composition to a mucosa of the mammal prior to or during the mammal encountering the contaminated environment or item. The barrier-forming composition provides a barrier on the mucosa that inhibits the microorganisms from contacting the mucosa. Other related methods are also included. | 01-31-2013 |
20130039959 | METHOD OF INHIBITING HIV AND BARRIER-FORMING COMPOSITION THEREFOR - A method for blocking, neutralizing, or killing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) beginning prior to or during a human encountering an HIV contaminated environment or item includes: identifying a contaminated environment or item that is known or expected to be contaminated with HIV; and administering an effective amount of a barrier-forming composition to an oral or pharyngeal mucosa of the human prior to or during the human encountering the contaminated environment or item. The barrier-forming composition provides a barrier on the mucosa that inhibits the HIV from contacting the mucosa, and provides cidal or static activity against HIV. A method for preventing the transmission of HIV through oral sexual relations, and a sexually transmitted disease prophylactic device are also provided. | 02-14-2013 |
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20150122046 | LASER BOND INSPECTION WITH COMPACT SURFACE MOTION SENSOR - Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for laser bond inspection of an angled or compact bonded article. | 05-07-2015 |
20150143916 | PROTECTION OF LASER BOND INSPECTION OPTICAL COMPONENTS - Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for the protection of optical components used during laser bond inspection. In one embodiment, an optic surface wetting enhancement is provided on a protective optic to assist in forming a substantially flat film of transparent liquid from transparent liquid applied to a surface of a protective optic. A flat film of transparent liquid on a surface of a protective optic may be used to retain debris and effluent backscatter produced during a laser bond inspection process. | 05-28-2015 |
20150336208 | TEMPORAL PULSE SHAPING FOR LASER SHOCK PEENING - Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for temporal pulse shaping of laser pulses used in laser shock peening applications. In one embodiment, a system for temporal pulse shaping of a laser beam used for laser shock peening comprises a laser; a modulator; a high voltage driver, a waveform generator, a polarizer, and an optical amplifier. | 11-26-2015 |
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20090314858 | SHOWERHEAD WITH ENHANCED PAUSE MODE - A showerhead providing an improved pause mode that restricts the amount of water emanating from the head. The showerhead includes a first and second outlet nozzle, a valve body operative to be in fluid communication with a shower pipe, the valve body having first and second flow channels in fluid communication with the shower pipe, each of which is also in fluid communication with one of the outlet nozzles. The first and second flow channels have different cross-sectional areas. In another embodiment, the valve body further includes a valve center in fluid communication between the first flow channel and the shower pipe, and is also in fluid communication between the second flow channel and the shower pipe. The valve body further defines a first hole in fluid communication with the first flow channel and the valve center, and a second hole in fluid communication with the second flow channel and the valve center, with the second hole having a smaller cross-sectional area than that of the first hole. | 12-24-2009 |
20110121098 | DUAL TURBINE SHOWERHEAD - A dual turbine showerhead provides multiple spray modes emanating from the head. The showerhead includes an inlet orifice, a backplate, a first turbine located side-by-side with a second turbine, a faceplate forming a first orifice group and a second orifice group, a first fluid channel in fluid communication with the first and second turbines and the first orifice group, and a second fluid channel in fluid communication with the second orifice group. In another embodiment, the showerhead includes first and a second turbines located side-by-side and a valve body that channels a fluid to the first turbine and the second turbine. In another embodiment, the showerhead includes a first and a second turbine located side-by-side along a centerline of the showerhead, a corresponding outlet region is arranged along the centerline and additional outlet regions are laterally spaced therefrom. | 05-26-2011 |
20110144588 | POWERED IRRIGATOR FOR SINUS CAVITY RINSE - A powered irrigator for use in rinsing nasal cavities has a main body including a handle and a fluid reservoir detachably coupled to one another, an outlet nozzle extending from a top end of the handle, a pump mechanism operably coupled to a power source, and a switch operably coupled to the power source for turning the pump mechanism on and off. When the switch turns on the pump mechanism, fluid flows from the fluid reservoir into a first fluid coupling between the reservoir and the pump mechanism and into a second fluid coupling between the pump mechanism to the outlet nozzle. The top of the handle can be angled relative to a longitudinal axis of the main body. The nozzle is removable from the top end and has a self-sealing structure to provide an enhanced fit within a user's nostril. | 06-16-2011 |
20120141952 | IRRIGATING DEVICE WITH REED VALVE - An irrigating device including a reservoir for storing fluid, a tip fluidly connected to the reservoir, and a pump operative to draw fluid from the reservoir and propel the fluid to the tip. The irrigating device further includes at least one reed valve positioned to regulate fluid between at least one of an inlet port or an exhaust port of the pump. | 06-07-2012 |
20120277677 | Powered Irrigator for Sinus Cavity Rinse with Detachable Reservoir - A powered irrigator for use in rinsing nasal cavities including a main body having a handle and fluid reservoir detachably coupled to one another, an outlet nozzle extending from a top end of the handle, a pump mechanism operably coupled to a power source, and a switch operably coupled to the power source for turning the pump mechanism on and off, and when the switch turns on the pump mechanism, fluid flows from the fluid reservoir into a first fluid coupling between the reservoir and the pump mechanism and into a second fluid coupling between the pump mechanism to the outlet nozzle. The reservoir includes a generally centrically body defining a cavity and at least two tabs connected to the cylindrical body and extending inwards therefrom. The at least two tabs operably connect the reservoir to the handle portion to releasably secure the reservoir to the handle portion. | 11-01-2012 |
20120277678 | Pump for Powered Irrigator for Sinus Cavity Rinse - A powered irrigator for use in rinsing nasal cavities provides a main body having a handle and fluid reservoir detachably coupled to one another, an outlet nozzle extending from a top end of the handle, a pump mechanism operably coupled to a power source, and a switch operably coupled to the power source for turning the pump mechanism on and off, and when the switch turns on the pump mechanism, fluid flows from the fluid reservoir into a first fluid coupling between the reservoir and the pump mechanism and into a second fluid coupling between the pump mechanism to the outlet nozzle. | 11-01-2012 |
20120279002 | MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN, SONIC TOOTHBRUSH SYSTEM - A sonic toothbrush system includes an electric motor, a brush shaft, and a drive assembly. The electric motor includes a drive shaft. When the electric motor is caused to operate, the drive shaft continuously rotates until the motor is caused to stop. The drive assembly is coupled between the drive shaft and the brush shaft. The drive assembly is configured to convert the rotation of the drive shaft into sonic oscillation of a toothbrush head supported on an end of the brush shaft. | 11-08-2012 |
20140193774 | IRRIGATING DEVICE WITH VARIABLE PRESSURE PULSE - An irrigating device including a reservoir for storing fluid, a tip fluidly connected to the reservoir, and a pump operative to draw fluid from the reservoir and propel the fluid to the tip. The irrigating device further includes at least one reed valve positioned to regulate fluid between at least one of an inlet port or an exhaust port of the pump. | 07-10-2014 |
20140259474 | MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN, SONIC TOOTHBRUSH AND WATER FLOSSER - A sonic toothbrush system including an electric motor, a brush shaft, a drive assembly, a fluid conduit connected to a pressurized, pulsed water source, and a water jet nozzle positioned on the brush head and connected to the fluid conduit. The electric motor includes a drive shaft. When the electric motor is caused to operate, the drive shaft continuously rotates until the motor is caused to stop. The drive assembly is coupled between the drive shaft and brush shaft. The drive assembly is configured to convert the rotation of the drive shaft into sonic oscillation of a toothbrush supported on an end of the brush shaft. The drive assembly further forms part of the fluid conduit to deliver a pulsed water stream to the jet nozzle. | 09-18-2014 |
20150090814 | DUAL TURBINE SHOWERHEAD - A dual turbine showerhead provides multiple spray modes emanating from the head. The showerhead includes an inlet orifice, a backplate, a first turbine located side-by-side with a second turbine, a faceplate forming a first orifice group and a second orifice group, a first fluid channel in fluid communication with the first and second turbines and the first orifice group, and a second fluid channel in fluid communication with the second orifice group. In another embodiment, the showerhead includes first and a second turbines located side-by-side and a valve body that channels a fluid to the first turbine and the second turbine. In another embodiment, the showerhead includes a first and a second turbine located side-by-side along a centerline of the showerhead, a corresponding outlet region is arranged along the centerline and additional outlet regions are laterally spaced therefrom. | 04-02-2015 |
20150107035 | MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN, SONIC TOOTHBRUSH SYSTEM - A sonic toothbrush system includes an electric motor, a brush shaft, and a drive assembly. The electric motor includes a drive shaft. When the electric motor is caused to operate, the drive shaft continuously rotates until the motor is caused to stop. The drive assembly is coupled between the drive shaft and the brush shaft. The drive assembly is configured to convert the rotation of the drive shaft into sonic oscillation of a toothbrush head supported on an end of the brush shaft. | 04-23-2015 |
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20090139724 | Latch position indicator system and method - Latch position indicator systems remotely determine whether a latch assembly is latched or unlatched. The latch assembly may be a single latch assembly or a dual latch assembly. An oilfield device may be positioned with the latch assembly. Non-contact (position), contact (on/off and/or position) and hydraulic (flowmeter), both direct and indirect, embodiments include fluid measurement systems, an electrical switch system, a mechanical valve system, and proximity sensor systems. | 06-04-2009 |
20100025047 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RETRIEVING AN ASSEMBLY FROM A WELLBORE - A method and apparatus for retrieving an assembly having a whipstock and an anchor from a wellbore. A method of retrieving an assembly having a whipstock coupled to an anchor from a wellbore may comprise the steps of releasing the whipstock from the anchor in the wellbore, re-engaging the whipstock to the anchor, and retrieving the whipstock with the anchor from the wellbore. An apparatus for use in a wellbore may comprise a whipstock, a latch coupled to the whipstock, and an anchor operable to be selectively retrieved from the wellbore using the latch. | 02-04-2010 |
20140367114 | LATCH POSITION INDICATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - Latch position indicator systems remotely determine whether a latch assembly is latched or unlatched. The latch assembly may be a single latch assembly or a dual latch assembly. An oilfield device may be positioned with the latch assembly. Non-contact (position), contact (on/off and/or position) and hydraulic (flowmeter), both direct and indirect, embodiments include fluid measurement systems, an electrical switch system, a mechanical valve system, and proximity sensor systems. | 12-18-2014 |
20150027688 | INTERLOCKING LOW PROFILE ROTATING CONTROL DEVICE - A system and method is provided for a low profile rotating control device (LP-RCD) and its housing mounted on or integral with an annular blowout preventer seal, casing, or other housing. The LP-RCD and LP-RCD housing can fit within a limited space available on drilling rigs. An embodiment allows a LP-RCD to be removably disposed with a LP-RCD housing by rotating a bearing assembly rotating plate. A sealing element may be removably disposed with the LP-RCD bearing assembly by rotating a seal retainer ring. Alternatively, a sealing element may be removably disposed with the LP-RCD bearing assembly with a seal support member threadedly attached with the LP-RCD bearing assembly. The seal support member may be locked in position with a seal locking ring removably attached with threads with the LP-RCD bearing assembly over the seal support member. Spaced apart accumulators may be disposed radially outward of the bearings in the bearing assembly to provide self lubrication to the bearings. | 01-29-2015 |
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20090124112 | Transparent Insulating Enclosure - An enclosure formed from a first compartment and an identical second compartment to house an electrical connector. Each compartment has a main body that is defined by a first wall, a second wall and ends. The first wall of each compartment has an outer tab with at least one projection that extends inwards and an inner tab positioned adjacent to the outer tab. The second wall of each compartment has an aperture. When the compartments are mounted to each other to form the enclosure, the projection of the first wall of the first compartment is disposed in the aperture in the second wall of the second compartment and the projection of the first wall of the second compartment is disposed in the aperture in the second wall of the first compartment. The enclosure also includes a label and label cover that are disposed inside the enclosure to identify the connector. | 05-14-2009 |
20090250508 | Antioxidant Joint Compound and Method for Forming an Electrical Connection - A joint compound for electrical connections is disclosed which includes an antioxidant base material and a quantity of stainless steel grit mixed with the antioxidant base material to provide improved mechanical pullout strength. The joint compound has a weight ratio of antioxidant to stainless steel grit in the range of from about 30:70 to about 90:10, preferably, from about 40:60 to about 70:30, and more preferably about 50:50. The stainless steel grit is cut wire having a diameter within the range of from about 0.012 inches to about 0.125 inches, with a preferred diameter within the range of from about 0.012 inches to about 0.030 inches, and 0.017 inches being a more preferred stainless steel grit diameter. | 10-08-2009 |
20090255319 | Progressive Crimping Method - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a progressive crimping method. The method includes assembling a compression connector for crimping, the compression connector including a first section and a second section; crimping the compression connector to a first crimp depth; crimping the first section of the compression connector to a second crimp depth; and crimping the second section of the compression connector to the second crimp depth. | 10-15-2009 |
20090258548 | Beam clamp - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a clamp for securing a grounding connector to a structural member. The clamp includes a clamp body having a top section, a bottom section, and a side section, which define an opening for receiving the structural member. The top section includes a plurality of mounting sections separated by at least one slot. Each of the mounting sections includes a mounting hole for receiving a mounting fastener to secure the clamp to the structural member. | 10-15-2009 |
20110107597 | Antioxidant Joint Compound & Method for Forming an Electrical Connection - A joint compound for electrical connections is disclosed which includes an antioxidant base material and a quantity of stainless steel grit mixed with the antioxidant base material to provide improved mechanical pullout strength. The joint compound has a weight ratio of antioxidant to stainless steel grit in the range of from about 30:70 to about 90:10, preferably, from about 40:60 to about 70:30, and more preferably about 50:50. The stainless steel grit is cut wire having a diameter within the range of from about 0.012 inches to about 0.125 inches, with a preferred diameter within the range of from about 0.012 inches to about 0.030 inches, and 0.017 inches being a more preferred stainless steel grit diameter. | 05-12-2011 |
20110223814 | BEAM CLAMP - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a clamp for securing a grounding connector to a structural member. The clamp includes a clamp body having a top section, a bottom section, and a side section, which define an opening for receiving the structural member. The top section includes a plurality of mounting sections separated by at least one slot. Each of the mounting sections includes a mounting hole for receiving a mounting fastener to secure the clamp to the structural member. | 09-15-2011 |
20150017843 | Mechanical Lug with Dovetail Interlock Feature - The present invention is directed to a mechanical lug with interlocking features that secures an electrical conductor. The mechanical lug has a main body and a mounting tongue extending from the main body. The main body includes an inner flange and an outer flange. The inner flange has a horizontal member and an interlocking member with angled pockets. The outer flange has hooks with a tapered face positioned in the angled pockets of the interlocking member of the inner flange thereby forming a dovetail interlock. | 01-15-2015 |