10th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130055481 | Device and method for securing the position of joint pads in sports - The invention utilizes a long sleeve modified shirt for the foundation garment. A separate tubular sleeve has one end sewn about the modified sleeve approximately at the elbow. The other end, the free end, of the tubular sleeve may then extend beyond the end of the modified sleeve. The arm is inserted into the modified sleeve and through the tubular sleeve. The elbow pad is attached about the elbow joint over the modified sleeve and over the tubular sleeve end sewn at the elbow area. The free end of the tubular sleeve is pulled over the elbow pad and attaches to the area near the Biceps/Shoulders with straps having removable attachment means thereon. The straps are attached to allow for adjustment. Essentially, the tubular sleeve forms a partial pouch about the elbow pad thus holding and preventing the elbow pad from shifting. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055482 | METHOD FOR DESIGNING A PROTECTIVE GLOVE TO BE USED IN PERFORMING A CYCLE OF MANUAL OPERATIONS IN AN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION LINE, AND GLOVE DESIGNED BY THIS METHOD - There is described a method for designing and manufacturing a protective glove, to be used for imparting slight knocks in performing a cycle of manual operations in an industrial production line and for absorbing the counter-knock received when using a tool or equipment gripped by the operator during said operating cycle. There are provided means for sensing the forces the various areas of the hand are subjected to during said operating cycle, and signals of said sensor means are processed so as to obtain a classification of the areas of the hand according to the value of the forces to which they are subjected. The glove is designed having areas that provide differentiated protections, having pads of different thickness calculated as a function of the aforementioned classification of the various areas of the hand. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055483 | UTILITARIAN VEST FOR INFANTS - The overlapping ends of a rectangular wrap formed from quilted material are secured to one another to envelope the torso of an infant. A pair of shoulder straps extend adjacent one another from a location at the rear midpoint of the wrap over the infant's shoulders to locations proximate the respective ends. A bib is attached to the straps to hang at the back of the infant and is relocateable at a time of feeding to hang across the front of the infant. One or more straps extend from the front of the wrap and removably support a bib, toys or other articles as play things for the infant. A thermal insulating layer may be removably attached to the inside of the wrap for warmth. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055484 | EXERCISE GARMENT WITH DISTRIBUTED WEIGHT AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a weighted exercise garment includes multiple parts. The garment is weighted with weights being distributed about the garment in a predetermined manner. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055485 | PROCESS FOR RESIN APPLICATION FOR THE TREATMENT, WITH OR WITHOUT DURABLE SHAPE-MEMORY, OF READY-MADE COTTON AND MIXED COTTON GARMENTS - Disclosed are a process and a crosslinking dispersion formulation based on acrylic copolymers which enable garment fabrics to be treated to produce “distressed” and “raw/unwashed” effects, and enhance the fabric by fixing the colour and giving it a more “compact, brighter” appearance. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055486 | Facial cover - A facial cover has a main body for covering at least a lower part of the face. The main body is made of a thermally insulating material. The main body has a mouth opening and a nose opening. A securing portion is connected to the main body and forms an encircling band. A beard is attached to the main body. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055487 | Sports Themed Belts and Method of Construction - Disclosed is a sports themed pants belt and method of construction, comprising an elongated length of material, belt buckle, belt end, and belt keeper. The length of material comprises a first and second end, while the belt material is one derived from or covered by the outer covering of the athletic ball of the sports theme. The belt first end connects to the belt buckle, which includes an outward surface having a sports character, team logo or similar indicia thereon related to the overall theme. The belt keeper is further related to the overall theme, providing a view of the field of play or specific equipment of the sport, while the belt second end terminates at a representation of the related sports ball. Several embodiments are disclosed, the goal being to utilize the sports athletic gear and equipment for the given sport as a means to construct the belt. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055488 | CYCLIST HELMET - A bicycle helmet comprises a helmet body including a shock absorbing insert and an external shell overlying at least partially the shock absorbing insert. The shock absorbing insert and the external shell have a plurality of structural bridges interconnected with each other with ventilation openings extending therebetween, a majority of the structural bridges having elongated ridges protruding from a base section. The elongated ridges and the base sections of the external shell overlie a respective one of the elongated ridges and the base sections of the shock absorbing insert. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055489 | SWIMMING/DIVING GOGGLE STRUCTURE - A swimming/diving goggle structure is disclosed, which comprises a spectacle frame, a mask, two connecting elements and an elastic strap. At least one skirt portion of the mask surrounds at least one edge of the spectacle frame. The connecting elements are disposed on two sides of the spectacle frame respectively. Each of two ends of the elastic strap has a connecting portion. One of each connecting element and each connecting portion has at least one protrusion; the other has at least one hole for the at least one protrusion to pass therethrough and thereby, the connecting element and the connecting portion are connected. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055490 | ARTICLE OF THERMAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - This invention relates to an article of thermal protective clothing having fabric woven with a warp-faced or weft-faced twill weave that incorporates a first yarn forming the majority of the outer article surface that includes hydrophilic fiber and a first flame resistant fiber, with at least 25 weight percent of that first yarn being hydrophilic fiber; and a second yarn forming the majority of the inner article surface that includes at least 80 weight percent of a second flame resistant fiber that is hydrophobic. Alternatively, the first yarn forming the majority of the outer article surface can include a hydrophilic first flame resistant fiber. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055491 | HIGH MOISTURE REGAIN YARN, FABRICS, AND GARMENTS HAVING SUPERIOR ARC PROTECTION - This invention relates to a yarn having high moisture regain for use in arc and flame protection and fabrics and garments containing the yarn. The yarn has a blend of fibers which includes 10 to 40 weight percent meta-aramid fiber having a degree of crystallinity of at least 20%, 20 to 60 weight percent modacrylic fiber, 15 to 45 weight percent FR rayon fiber, and (d) 5 to 20 weight percent para-aramid fiber; based on the total weight of these components. If desired, 1 to 3 weight percent of the para-aramid fiber in the yarn can be replaced with an antistatic fiber as long as at least 5 weight percent para-aramid fiber is present. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055492 | NECK PROTECTION COLLAR - A neck protection collar for protecting the neck of a user has a collar portion that substantially wraps, supports and surrounds the neck of a user. A neck protection portion extends up a rearward portion of the collar to protect the neck and part of the cranium and is substantially covered with a hook and loop fastener portion. A complimentary hook and loop portion is disposed on the inside portion of a helmet to allow the neck protection collar to be removably attached therein. The hook and loop portion substantially covers most of the neck protection portion to provide enhanced structural stability to the neck and spine of the user. This protects the user from impact, shear and compression forces that cause serious damage. The neck protection collar is made from energy absorbing materials such as high density foam or memory foam. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055493 | Toilet Ramrod Apparatus and Method - Toilet ramrods ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130055494 | Cover and Method for Covering the Flange of a Waste Water Strainer - A waste water insert has a wall surrounding a vertical bore. A horizontal flange extends outwardly from the upper end of the wall and has a lip formed on its outer periphery. The horizontal flange of the waste water insert is super-imposed over the horizontal flange of a waste water strainer located in a bathtub, sink or the like. The wall of the insert extends downwardly through the cylindrical wall of the waste water strainer with the two walls being spaced from each other by virtue of the cylindrical wall of the insert having a smaller diameter than that of the strainer. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055495 | Waste Containment System With Damper Mechanism - Disclosed herein is a waste containment system and more particularly a waste containment system having a damping mechanism. The waste containment system including a toilet having a housing with a centrally located opening and a base defining a toilet bowl. A damping mechanism is within the toilet. The damping mechanism includes a base and converging side walls. The side walls converge generally at an acute angle. The damping mechanism located on the base of the toilet bowl and centrally located proximate the opening of the toilet housing. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055496 | FLUSH WATER TANK APPARATUS AND DISCHARGE APPARATUS - A flush water tank apparatus for storing flush water for flushing a flush toilet is disclosed. The flush water tank apparatus includes: a reservoir tank for storing flush water, the reservoir tank having a discharge port formed on the bottom surface thereof; a valve body for opening and closing a discharge port to supply flush water to a flush toilet; and a side surface extending in the upward direction from the bottom surface of the reservoir tank so as to surround the discharge port; and includes: a cylindrical body opens at the top and forms an opening portion on the side surface; and switching valves for opening and closing the opening portion on the cylindrical body to enable adjustment of the opening surface area of the opening portion of the cylindrical body so that the volume of flush water supplied from the reservoir tank discharge port to the flush toilet can be obtained in multiple stages, including at least the three stages of large, medium, and small. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055497 | Dual Flush Device - The devices and methods described, provide for a dual flush device with a handle sleeve with a rotation stop and a lift arm extending through the handle sleeve with a rotation limiting tab on the lift arm to engage the rotation stop to enable the lift arm to rotate in a first direction through a first arc and to rotate in a second direction through a second arc where the first arc is smaller than the second arc. A dual flush device with a lift arm added to conventional toilet will enable the toilet to perform two different flush actions, a small partial flush for liquid waste, and a second, full flush for solid waste. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055498 | TOILET WITH BALL VALVE MECHANISM AND SECONDARY AEROBIC CHAMBER - A toilet includes a bowl with a receptacle to receive waste, with a secondary chamber, and with an opening in the receptacle to allow the waste to pass to the secondary chamber; a rinse pump that turns on to add an amount of rinsing water for cleaning the bowl; a flexible self cleaning gasket configured around the opening formed in the receptacle; a bowl valve that has a sealing part having a rounded shape, rotates to a closed position that creates a sealed effect between the sealing part and the gasket trapping the waste and rinsing water in the receptacle of the bowl and sealing odors in the secondary chamber, and also rotates to an open position that sweeps the sealing part to be swept across the gasket and allowing the waste to pass to the secondary chamber. The solenoid rotates the bowl valve between the closed to open positions. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055499 | FOLDABLE AND STACKABLE BATHROOM CABIN - The invention relates to a foldable and stackable bathroom cabin having multiple purposes such as a dressing room and a storage room, as toilet and shower; which can be connected directly to the waste discharge network. It is equipped with four telescopic columns, foldable in sections controlled by means of casings, with securing mechanisms ending in the corresponding end deployment stops on the upper part of said columns. It is equipped with fabric tarpaulins for the walls and zipper closure on its front wall; and on the upper part of said columns there are arranged four cone-shaped stops for its support and balance during stacking of said cabins in the folded state. When folded, they allow storing up to 200 cabins in a space of 5.9×6.15×5.9 metres. The cabin is equipped with fittings for use in the modes of chemical recirculating toilets; squat toilets; dry toilets with mechanical waste discharge; and vacuum toilets. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055500 | SANITARY FIXTURE - A sanitary fixture is disclosed for allowing a person standing on a surface adjacent the fixture to perform ablutions. The fixture comprises a first basin at a first level above the surface and a second basin at a second, lower, level above the surface. The second basin has length and width adapted to receive a human adult foot. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055501 | BEDDING SYSTEM - Bedding systems comprising elements for creating sleeping nooks for individual sleepers and indicia for maintaining sanitary bedding conditions are provided. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055502 | LONG TERM CARE BED - An adjustable bed system includes a first frame having four actuators coupled thereto and disposed between the head and foot ends thereof. The actuators define a generally-rectangular configuration wherein first and third actuators are diagonally-opposed and wherein second and fourth actuators are diagonally-opposed. A second frame coupled to the first frame includes a first section secured to the first frame, a second section pivotably coupled to the first section towards the head end of the first frame, and a third section pivotably coupled to the first section towards the foot end of the first frame. The first and third actuators arc coupled to the second and third sections, respectively, for articulating the second and third sections, respectively. First and second leg assemblies are coupled to the second and fourth actuators, respectively, for selectively raising and lowering the first frame. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055503 | COOLING STRUCTURE OF AN AIR CUSHION - A cooling structure of an air cushion contains a body, and the body includes a plurality of air units, and each air unit includes a recess disposed on a top surface thereof, such that when a contacting portion of a user abuts against the body, the plurality of air units contact with the contacting portion, and the recesses form an airing space to cool a heat. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055504 | PNEUMATIC LIFTING CUSHION - A pneumatic lifting cushion is configured for easy carrying by a person and deployment upon substantially any seat. When seated thereon, a person may selectively inflate the lifting cushion using one or more of gas from a compressed gas cartridge, a gas pump, or from an auxiliary inflation gas source, and be urged into a standing position. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055505 | Bed and Rail Cover - I, Regina D'Andrea, hereby submit this application to patent the bed and rail cover. A bed plate attaches to inner rail plates on each side with hinges or the like, which slides into a bed and rail plate envelope. This bed and rail cover may be placed on top of a hospital bed. When the bed rails are locked in an upwards position the bed cover envelope may be fastened to the outer bed rails or bed frame to hold it in place. The firmness of the bed and rail cover eliminates the possibility of the patient enstranglment in-between the mattress, bed frame, or side rails. The padding within the bed and rail plate envelope eliminates the risk of patients injuring themselves while hitting the bed frame or bed rail. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055506 | GRILL GRATE LIFTER - A grill grate lifting tool that engages the grill at three or more points. The grill lifter hooks between the tines of the grill grate at the rim and/or to a handle of the grill grate. The grill grate lifting tool includes a handle attached to three or more legs, which is generally central above the center of mass of the grill grate to provide a stable lifting point with or without food on the grate. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055507 | SCREWDRIVER INCLUDING A CONDUIT REAMER - A screwdriver includes a handle, a screwdriver head coupled to the handle, and a conduit reamer coupled to the handle. The conduit reamer includes a first cylindrical portion having a first sidewall with a first diameter, and a second cylindrical portion positioned partially within and extending out of the first cylindrical portion. The second cylindrical portion has a second sidewall with a second diameter. The second diameter is smaller than the first diameter such that a gap is formed between the first and second sidewalls. The conduit reamer also includes a blade having a reaming edge positioned in the gap between the first and second sidewalls. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055508 | DETERGENT COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN AMPS COPOLYMER AND A MALEIC ACID POLYMER - Detergent compositions including at least one AMPS copolymer, at least one maleic acid polymer, an alkaline agent and optional additives are disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention are phosphorous free, and reduced scale accumulation for warewashing applications. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055509 | KIT AND METHOD FOR TIE-DYEING AND UTENSIL THEREFOR - Kit for tie-dyeing an object includes a utensil that retains the object, at least one container of dyeing material, at least one device for maintaining a gathered portion of the object together, and an optional instruction manual or idea guide. The utensil includes a base that can retain the dye containers and devices and an insert arranged in connection with the base. The insert is used during the tie-dyeing and includes a grate elevated from a bottom of the insert, defined by a bottom part, and having a plurality of apertures. The grate forms a support surface for the object and enables dye to flow through the apertures onto the bottom of the insert. The grate can be separated from the bottom part for cleaning and the bottom part can be removed from the base for cleaning. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055510 | Tool for boot and the like - A tool, which is adapted for stabilizing a pair of boots in shape, includes two retaining legs and a binding head. The two retaining legs are extended side-by-side to define a retaining gap therebetween, wherein each of the retaining legs has an upper end and a lower end to define a retaining length at least longer than a length of a shaft of each of the boots. The binding head is provided at the upper ends of the retaining legs for applying an urging force therealong so as to minimize a width of the retaining gap, wherein the retaining legs are adapted for inserting into the shafts of the boots respectively at a position that two inner sides of the shafts are held between the retaining legs so as to stabilize the shapes of boots. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055511 | ADJUSTABLE, MODULAR HANDICAP-ACCESS-RAMP SYSTEM - An adjustable, modular handicap-access-ramp system enables transport of wheelchairs and temporarily or permanently physically handicapped individuals and no-step access thereof into and out of a structure. The system comprises a plurality of core modules and at least one additional module adapted to be combined with each other and the core modules to configure a customized ramp. At least one combined locating and support pin is adapted to connect to each other those of the core and additional modules disposed adjacent to each other. At least one substantially infinitely adjustable column assembly allows movement of predetermined core and additional modules up or down and to a desired angle. At least one connector allows attachment to each other of adjacent core and additional modules that require a change in grade with respect to each other. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055513 | Oral Care Products And Methods Of Using And Marking The Same - An oral care implement may include a base portion sized for insertion into an oral cavity and a plurality of flexible, elastomeric elements extending from the base portion, wherein each of the plurality of flexible, elastomeric elements comprises an edge, wherein at least one of the edges comprises a micro edge, and wherein the plurality of flexible, elastomeric elements comprises an element density of less than about 5 mm. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055514 | 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. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055515 | DRIVE SYSTEM - The present invention provides a drive system having particular utility in an electric toothbrush, the drive system comprising a coupling ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130055516 | GLASS SURFACE CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device includes a first expansion unit in which a first expansion member is received and the first expansion unit is connected to a cylinder which has a piston received therein and the piston defines a first room and a second room in the cylinder. The piston has a first magnetic member which magnetically drives a movable member with a second magnetic member connected thereto. The movable member moves along the cylinder. A cleaning unit is co-movably connected with the movable member. By expansion of the first expansion unit by the sun, the movable member is moved and the cleaning unit is moved along the glass surface. The action consumes no electric power. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055517 | ARTICLE AND SOIL CAPTURE AGENT FOR CLEANING SURFACES - An article and soil capture agent for cleaning a surface. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055518 | Branched Hairbrush Tines And A Hairbrush Incorporating Branched Tines - A hairbrush has a plurality of molded tines, each with a main shaft and a first branch extending from the shaft. The first branch extends at a point between the base of the shaft and the free end of the shaft, and is oriented on the shaft and dimensioned such that the tine is adapted to comb and separate tangled or matted hair. The tines may be arranged such that the first branch of one tine is randomly oriented relative to the first branch of adjacent tines. The tines may have a second branch extending from the shaft at a point between the base of the shaft and the first branch. The first and second branches extend in a radial direction from the shaft at an angle of 5° to 90° relative to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055519 | SPATULA FOR CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER - An embodiment includes a spatula with a handle and a blade. The blade includes a first blade end, an interior rigid section, a flexible straight edge, and two flexible opposing edges. At the first blade end, the blade is attached to the handle. The interior rigid section extends from the first blade end and has a substantially rectangular transverse profile. The flexible straight edge is located along the second blade end positioned opposite the first blade end. The two flexible opposing edges are substantially perpendicular to the first blade end and the second blade end and are curved in opposing directions. The interior rigid section encompasses a portion of the blade between the first blade end and the flexible straight edge and between the two flexible opposing edges. The flexible straight edge and the two flexible opposing edges deform under less stress than the interior rigid section. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055520 | WIPER BLADE UNIT - The invention is based on a wiper blade unit, in particular for a joint-free wiper blade ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130055521 | CLEANING SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE SYSTEM THEREOF - A cleaning system includes a robot cleaner having an opening unit and a first dirt container funneled to the opening unit, and a maintenance station to which robot cleaner is docked to discharge dirt stored in the first dirt container The maintenance station includes a first inlet hole configured to intake dirt from the first dirt container through the opening unit, a first outlet hole configured to blow air into the first dirt container, a circulating passage provided between the first inlet hole and the first outlet hole, a second dirt container disposed on the circulation passage to store dirt taken in from the robot cleaner, a draft apparatus having a draft fan and a fan motor to drive the draft fan to circulate air through the circulating passage, and a second outlet hole configured to discharge air inside the circulating passage of the maintenance station to an outside. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055522 | UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER WITH AGITATOR LIFT FEATURE - A floor cleaning apparatus includes a body having a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly. The handle assembly is pivotally attached to the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes an agitator cavity that receives a rotary agitator. Both a suction generator and a dirt collection vessel are carried on the body. In addition, the vacuum cleaner includes an agitator lift assembly. The agitator lift assembly includes a sliding actuator and a fulcrum plate. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055523 | POWER TOOL DUST COLLECTING DEVICE AND POWER TOOL - In a power tool dust collecting device, a blocking ring that is subject to elastic deformation upon contact with a workpiece surface for blockage between a suction head and the workpiece surface is provided to the front surface of the suction head to be brought into contact with the workpiece surface. The blocking ring has a ventilating portion (a V-shaped slit) that ensures the flow of air to the suction head regardless of whether the elastic deformation has occurred. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055524 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR CLEANING ARTIFICIAL FLOOR AREAS PROVIDED WITH FLOOR COVERING PARTICLES, ESPECIALLY FOR ARTIFICAL TURF - A cleaning device for cleaning artificial floor coverings provided with floor covering particles, such as artificial turf, comprising a sweeping device for gathering dirt particles from the floor covering, a separation device for separating the dirt particles from floor covering particles, a floor covering particle feedback device for gathering the floor covering particles separated from the dirt particles and feeding back the floor covering particles to the floor, a filter device for filtering dust particles, and a suction device which draws air from the area of the separation device through the filter device. First and second negative-pressure chambers in which negative pressure can be formed by the suction device suction are formed above and below the separation device, respectively, in fluid communication through the separation device. The first negative-pressure chamber is in fluid communication with the suction device only via the second negative-pressure chamber. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055525 | BAGLESS NON-CONCENTRIC CYCLONES FOR VACUUM CLEANERS - A floor cleaning apparatus includes a body, a cyclonic dirt collection vessel and a suction generator. The cyclonic dirt collection vessel includes at least one non-concentric cyclone. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055526 | VACUUM CLEANER WITH BELT DRIVE DISENGAGER - A belt drive disengaging assembly for a vacuum cleaner includes a pivoting belt tensioner and an actuator assembly, wherein movement of the actuator assembly selectively pivots the belt tensioner to place tension on a belt coupled between an agitator and source of driving power, thereby coupling the agitator with the source of driving power. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055527 | POWER TOOL DUST COLLECTING DEVICE AND POWER TOOL - A power tool dust collecting device includes, in a housing in which a suction opening is protrudingly provided and on which a power tool is mountable, a motor chamber holding a motor having a brush that comes into sliding contact with a commutator of a rotor rotating integrally with an output shaft, a fan chamber housing a dust collecting fan attached to the output shaft of the motor, and a dust collecting chamber in which a filter, through which passes air sucked up from the suction opening due to rotation of the dust collecting fan in accordance with driving of the motor and which collects dust in the air, is mounted on an upstream side of the fan chamber. A cushioning member is interposed between an inner wall of the motor chamber and an outer peripheral surface of the motor. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055528 | Detachable hinge damper - A detachable and adjustable damper hinge attachment for connection to pre-installed hinge hardware to dampen the closing motion of a swinging cabinet door. The attachment comprises a housing and a spring damper assembly slidingly and removably engaged with the housing. The housing includes an attachment means for detachable engagement with a hinge body. The spring damper assembly extends from the housing and contacts a portion of the hinge to which the door is mounted. One embodiment positions the spring damper assembly to more perpendicularly meet the door portion of the hinge. Another embodiment includes an adjustment knob for adapting the contact point of the spring damper assembly. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055529 | Torsion Bar Door Check - A door check for an automobile has an arm with a cam formed between oppositely directed flanks. A unitary energy storage component cooperates with the arm to provide progressive resistance to opening and closing and a plurality of stable positions. The unitary energy storage component includes a pair of springs, each connected to shoes that bear against the flanks and load the springs in torsion as the shoes moves along the cam. The unitary energy storage component is formed as an integral unit to facilitate handling and assembly. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055530 | Torsion Bar Door Check - A door check for an automobile has an arm with a cam formed between oppositely directed flanks. A unitary energy storage component cooperates with the arm to provide progressive resistance to opening and closing and a plurality of stable positions. The unitary energy storage component includes a pair of springs, each connected to shoes that bear against the flanks and load the springs in torsion as the shoes moves along the cam. The unitary energy storage component is formed as an integral unit to facilitate handling and assembly. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055531 | SECURING DEVICE - A flag securing assembly includes elongate member formed with an opening, opposed notched ends, and a lug projecting away from the elongate member and which terminates with a free end. A major loop of a line is applied through the opening and is folded over the elongate member forming in the line opposite minor loops applied to the opposed notched ends, a length of the line extending between the minor loops along the elongate member, and standing parts that project outward in opposite directions from the opposed notched ends. A grommet of a flag is applied to the lug between the free end of the lug and the elongate member, and a fastener is applied to the free end of the lug captively retaining the grommet of the flag between the free end of the lug and the elongate member. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055532 | DEVICE FOR CLOSING AND FASTENING TWO LENGTHS OF FLEXIBLE STRAPPING - A device for closing and fastening two sections of flexible band, particularly two end sections ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130055533 | MAT CONNECTING SYSTEM - A fastening system for connecting mats is provided. The fastening system may include one or more features such as a hook and loop fastening system, a projection and trench fastening system, retainer and a tension strip securing system, and/or magnets to secure mats in place. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055534 | FASTENING STRAP ASSEMBLY AND FOAM ARTICLE INCLUDING SAME - One aspect of the present invention provides a fastening strap assembly for used in a foam article. The fastening strap assembly includes a substrate having two sidewalls each formed along one side thereof in a longitudinal direction and spaced apart from each other; a substantially fishbone-shaped fastening member disposed between the sidewalls and adhered to the substrate, the fastening member having an elongate central rib and a plurality of fastening parts laterally extending from either sides of the rib and longitudinally spaced apart from each other, each fastening part having a plurality of hooks formed on a upper surface thereof; and a magnetic layer disposed between the substrate and the fastening member. The fastening strap assembly of the present invention has a unique sideway bending/curving function. Another aspect of the present invention provides a foam article, such as a seat cushion, including the sideway-bendable fastening strap assembly. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055535 | BASE MATERIAL FOR ARTIFICIAL LEATHER AND GRAINED ARTIFICIAL LEATHER - A method of producing a substrate suitable for artificial leathers. The substrate is composed of an entangled nonwoven fabric made of microfine fibers and a binder resin. At least one surface of the substrate is a densified layer which is made of the microfine fibers and which is substantially free from the binder resin. The binder resin is impregnated into a portion of the substrate other than the densified layer. The densified layer prevents the binder resin impregnated into the entangled nonwoven fabric from migrating into the surface of the entangled nonwoven fabric, thereby providing the substrate having the surface substantially free from the binder resin. The peeling strength between the substrate and a grain layer formed on the surface thereof is drastically improved because the surface of the substrate is substantially free from the binder resin. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055536 | Method and Apparatus for Fibrillating Synthetic Ribbons - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for fibrillating synthetic ribbons in an extrusion process for the production of, for example, grass fibers. The extrusion process creates a sheet of ribbons from an extruded foil or a multiplicity of extruded monofils, and stretches them conjointly. The ribbons are led side by side in a parallel arrangement along the circumference of a fibrillating roll with a partial wrap. To produce a pattern of fibrillation irrespective of the thickness of the ribbons and the elasticity of the ribbons, the invention provides that a multiplicity of short partial cuts is made in the ribbons by a plurality of successively engaging rows of blades on the fibrillating roll each having a multiplicity of projecting cutting tips. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055537 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HELICAL CUTTING OF A TUBULAR FILM - A method of helically cutting a tubular film of thermoplastic material, in which a film in lay flat form, discharged from a reel, is brought to rotate around the middle axis of the film by means of rotating unwind devices, and while the rotating tube proceeds over the mandrel it is cut to non-tubular form by a knife, the position of which is fixed in relation to the surroundings, and the cut film is taken off from the mandrel, characterized in that the inflated film while being forwarded towards the mandrel or while it passes the upstream end of the mandrel, or both, is supported by driven support means placed around the outside of the tubular film, the movement of the support means being adapted to fit with the combined rotation and forwarding movement of the film. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055538 | TOOL TURRET - The invention relates to a tool turret, comprising a tool disk ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130055539 | APPARATUS FOR APPLYING AND REMOVING RAIL CLIPS ONTO RAIL TIES - An apparatus for applying or removing rail clips to secure a rail onto a rail tie including a frame, an operator workstation disposed on the frame, at least one workhead assembly constructed and arranged to move relative to the frame, at least one fastener assembly disposed on the workhead assembly, and at least one paddle assembly disposed on the workhead assembly for working in conjunction with the fastener assembly to push a clip in position for holding the rail to the tie. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055540 | AUTOCALIBRATION - A method for calibrating a miffing, cutting or grinding tool of a spectacle lens frame machining unit, for which a) in a first machining step, prior to shaping an edge or surface shape RF by the milling, cutting or grinding tool, the lens is measured by an optical measuring device, b) the shaping of an edge or surface shape RF is carried out by the milling, cutting or grinding tool, c) the generated edge or surface shape RF is measured by the optical measuring device, d) a deviation between the surface or edge shape RF so produced and the desired surface or edge shape target values is determined, and e) the tool is calibrated at least by adjusting the control variables. The invention further relates to a device for the initial working of edges, chamfers and/or grooves at the edges of lenses, wherein an optical measuring system for measuring surface or edge shapes RF and/or edges K of the lens prior to and/or after machining the lens is provided. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055541 | WORKPIECE TRANSFER APPARATUS, WORKPIECE MOUNTING APPARATUS AND WORKPIECE MOUNTING METHOD - A workpiece transfer apparatus includes a nozzle unit and an imaging unit. The nozzle unit includes a tubular body, a suction hole opening at one end of the tubular body and an end face member of a transparent body sealing the other end of the tubular body. The imaging unit captures images of first patterns for positioning that are located on an upper surface of a workpiece. The size and shape of the suction hole fits within an outline of the upper surface of the workpiece. The end face member of the transparent body maintains a negative pressure inside the cylindrical body and permits optical penetration for the imaging unit. The imaging unit captures the image of the first pattern for positioning of the workpiece while the imaging unit views a suctioned surface of the workpiece through the transparent body and the suction hole. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055542 | Systems and Methods for Securing Mobile Medical Equipment Supporter Systems to Patient Transporters - The present invention relates to systems and methods for securing a mobile medical equipment supporter system, such as an infusion pump pole, to a mobile patient transporter, such as a gurney, thereby enhancing patient and attendant safety. The supporter system includes a primary support structure, one or more attachment points configured to secure medical delivery device(s) and/or medical monitoring device(s), a wheeled mobility assembly, and a hitcher assembly having a hitcher coupler configured to operatively mate with a corresponding hitchee coupler of the mobile patient transporter. In some embodiments, the mobility assembly includes a carousel with three or more rotatably attached wheeled extensions. The coupling process starts by decreasing the height of the patient transporter. Next, the hitcher coupler is aligned to the hitchee coupler. The hitcher coupler is then secured to the hitchee coupler by increasing the height of the patient transporter, thereby enabling the patient transporter to be propelled without a need to separately propel the supporter system. The supporter system footprint can also be reduced by further increasing the height of the patient transporter, thereby enhancing maneuverability. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055543 | INDEPENDENT SELF-CLOSE MECHANISM FOR PULLOUT DRAWER - A self-closing drawer slide for a refrigerator includes a slide assembly operable between expanded and non-expanded positions and having first and second slides that are slidably engaged. The first slide is removably attached directly or indirectly to the refrigerator interior wall. An actuator is operably coupled to the second slide. A modular self-closing mechanism is releasably attached to an interior refrigerator wall separate from the slide assembly. A slider is attached to a spring and slidably engaged with the self-closing mechanism. The slider is positionable by the actuator between extended and retracted positions. The slider is adapted to be disengaged from the extended position by the actuator, allowing slider movement to the retracted position under force of the spring and which consequently pulls the actuator and a third slide, causing slide assembly movement to the non-expanded position. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055544 | SPRAY SYSTEM FOR APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE TO A STATOR TUBE - Spray assemblies for use in coating a regular or irregular internal surface of a cylinder, and methods for coating the inside of a cylinder are disclosed. The spray assemblies may include: a spray head comprising a nozzle for spraying a coating material on an internal surface of a cylinder; a support wand coupled to the spray head; and a roller sleeve rotatably connected to the support wand and configured to contact the internal surface of the cylinder and to rotate radially as the cylinder is rotated. The spray assemblies may be used to provide a consistent and repeatable coating thickness, regardless of cylinder internal diameter. In some embodiments, the spray assemblies may be used to coat the internal surface of a stator tube. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055545 | METHOD TO ASSEMBLE OPTICAL DEVICES WITH OPTICALLY INTERFERING DEVICE - A method to align an optical device optically with an interference device is disclosed. The method includes steps of: selecting one of arm waveguides, biasing rest of arm waveguides to cause optical absorption thereat, and aligning the optical device optically with the selected arm waveguide. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055546 | DISC CUTTERBAR QUICK-CHANGE KNIFE WITH RETAINING PIN ASSEMBLY - A quick connect apparatus for connecting a knife to a rotary disc cutterhead comprising a spring-loaded connector and a locking device which, when installed, prevents unintentional release of the knife from the cutterhead. The quick connector with locking device replaces a conventional bolted connection and reduces the time necessary to remove and reinstall a knife on a rotary cutterhead compared to a bolted knife connector while improving knife retention compared to known quick-change knife connection mechanisms. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055547 | SELF RETAINING ANTI-ROTATION KEY - Anti-rotation keys are typically used in applications where an end of a threaded stud is received in a housing, and where the opposite end of the stud projects from the housing to allow attachment of another component to the housing. Once partially received in the housing, further rotation of the stud is prevented by an anti-rotation key. The disclosed anti-rotation key is self-retaining, in that it prevents itself from “backing out” of the channel due to vibration or thermal expansion of the housing, etc., while also being removable from the channel if desired. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055548 | FASTENER FOR A VEHICLE LAMP ASSEMBLY - A fastener for a vehicle lamp assembly has an adjustable stud and grommet. Positioning grooves on the stud interact with positioning fingers on the grommet in a ratcheting fashion to allow more accurate alignment of the lamp assembly prior to securing the lamp assembly to a vehicle. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055549 | METHOD OF INSTALLING A CORELESS RIVET, ADAPTED RIVET AND INSTALLATION TOOL - The invention relates to a method for installing a rivet (R, R′, R″, R | 2013-03-07 |
20130055550 | Machine for Machining Materials in Blocks or Slabs and Machining Method to be Actuated Through Such a Machine - A machine for machining materials in blocks or slabs includes: a) a tool-holder unit displaceable above an external working surface, in a parallel and orthogonal directions with respect to the working surface; b) a manipulator unit which is coupled to the tool-holder unit, and includes gripping means of a material in block or slab to be worked; wherein the gripping means are moveable between a first inoperative position, which is distal with respect to the working surface, and a second operative position, which is proximal with respect to the working surface. The gripping means are rotatable between the first inoperative position and the second operative position. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055551 | ATTACHING DEVICE, ATTACHING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING AN OBJECT TO BE WORKED TO A WORKING BASE - The invention relates to an attaching device, an arrangement and a method for attaching an object to be worked to a working base. The attaching device comprises: a first holder in the first end of the attaching device for attaching the attaching device to the working base or to another attaching device or to the object to be worked; a second holder in the second end of the attaching device for attaching the attaching device to the working base or to another attaching device or to the object to be worked; and a controller for controlling the holding forces produced by the first and second holders. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055552 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING KLYSTRON TRANSMITTERS FOR USE IN WEATHER RADAR SYSTEMS - A Klystron transmitter for use in weather radar systems has a transmitter module for operating with any of various Klystron tubes designed for different frequency ranges, such as a low S-Band range, a high S-Band range, and a C-Band range. Each of the Klystron tubes is designed to have similar operating characteristics, such as output power and operating voltages. In addition, the transmitter module has driver circuitry for driving the Klystron tube of the transmitter, and such driver circuitry is operable over a wide frequency range so that the same driver circuitry can be used for any of the contemplated bands. Accordingly, the same core transmitter circuitry can be used for any of the Klystron tubes allowing a manufacturer to control which of the contemplated bands is implemented by selecting the appropriate Klystron tube and stable local oscillator (STALO) for the desired band. By using the same core design of the transmitter circuitry for all of the Klystron tubes, the overall manufacturing and implementation costs of Klystron transmitters can be significantly reduced. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055553 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GROUPING BATTERIES - Methods and systems for grouping multiple battery modules in a battery pack are disclosed. Multiple characteristic parameters of multiple cells in a battery module of the battery modules are measured to produce a measured result. Multiple differences between the multiple characteristic parameters are calculated according to the measured result. The battery module is classified according to the multiple differences. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055554 | METHOD OF FORMING A POWER TOOL - A method for forming an armature for an electric motor includes: securing a lamination stack having slots therein on an armature shaft, securing a commutator on one end of the armature shaft, winding magnet wires in the slots in the lamination stack and securing ends of the magnet wires to the commutator, the magnet wires having armature lead wires that extend from the slots to the commutator; and molding plastic over the magnet wires to encase at least the armature lead wires in plastic. Alternatively and/or additionally, plastic is molded over the magnet wires to retain them in the slots and to support the armature lead wires and prevent them from vibrating when the armature rotates during operation. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055555 | Method of Manufacturing Conductive Structures - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a web of a plurality of conductive structures which may be used for example to produce an antenna, electronic circuit, photovoltaic module or the like. The method involved simultaneously patterning at least one pattern in a conductive layer using a plurality of registration marks. The registration marks serve to align and guide the creation of the plurality of conductive structures. Optical brighteners may also be utilized within the adhesive layer and the registration marks of the present invention in order to detect the location where conductive structures are to be placed. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055556 | HIGHLY COUPLED INDUCTOR - A highly coupled inductor includes a first ferromagnetic plate, a second ferromagnetic plate, a film adhesive between the first ferromagnetic plate and the second ferromagnetic plate, a first conductor between the first plate and the second plate, and a second conductor between the first plate and the second plate. A conducting electromagnetic shield may be positioned proximate the first conductor for enhancing coupling and reducing leakage flux. A method of manufacturing a highly coupled inductor component includes providing a first ferromagnetic plate and a second ferromagnetic plate, placing conductors between the first ferromagnetic plate and the second ferromagnetic plate, and connecting the first ferromagnetic plate and the second ferromagnetic plate using a film adhesive. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055557 | METHOD OF POSITIONING HEAD ATTACHING PART OF HEAD SUSPENSION, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HALF-FINISHED HEAD SUSPENSION, AND HALF-FINISHED HEAD SUSPENSION - A positioning method positions a flexure whose front end side is joined to an outside frame with respect to a load beam, keeps the positioned state of the flexure and load beam, plastically deforms the outside frame to bend the front end side of the flexure so that the position of a tongue of the flexure is adjusted to the position of a dimple of the load beam, and joins the flexure and load beam to each other to keep the position adjusted state of the tongue. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055558 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TOUCH PANEL - Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing a touch panel including: (A) applying a spinning solution including metal, a metal oxide, a conductive polymer, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, or any combination thereof to one surface of a transparent substrate through an electro spinning process to form an electrode layer; and (B) patterning the electrode layer by a laser to form a sensing electrode. Since sensing electrodes are formed through an electro spinning process without using high-priced equipment, the overall manufacturing costs of the touch panel can be reduced. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055559 | STATIONARY SEMI-SOLID BATTERY MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing an electrochemical cell includes transferring an anode semi-solid suspension to an anode compartment defined at least in part by an anode current collector and an separator spaced apart from the anode collector. The method also includes transferring a cathode semi-solid suspension to a cathode compartment defined at least in part by a cathode current collector and the separator spaced apart from the cathode collector. The transferring of the anode semi-solid suspension to the anode compartment and the cathode semi-solid to the cathode compartment is such that a difference between a minimum distance and a maximum distance between the anode current collector and the separator is maintained within a predetermined tolerance. The method includes sealing the anode compartment and the cathode compartment. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055560 | ROBOT CELL APPARATUS AND PRODUCTION SYSTEM - Provided is a robot cell apparatus in which a cooperatively operable area for a pair of robot arms can be widened and which has an excellent workability. The present invention includes a table with a plane having a quadrangular shape in plan view, a workpiece being placed on the plane. Proximal ends of robot arms are respectively fixed to two corners at diagonal positions among four corners of the plane of the table. A cooperatively operable area in which the pair of robot arms are cooperatively operable is formed in a space above the plane of the table. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055561 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND JIG FOR MANUFACTURING HEAD SUSPENSION, AND HEAD SUSPENSION - A method for manufacturing a head suspension is capable of suppressing the dispersion in the vibration control effect of a head suspension and improve productivity, the manufacturing method includes a step of punching, by use of a hollow punch having a tooth portion at a distal end thereof, a vibration damper piece out from a base material having a vibration damper provided detachably on a liner through an attaching surface, to hold the vibration damper piece on a hollow internal surface of the punch, a step of positioning the punch holding the vibration damper piece on an objective portion of a semi-finished head suspension, and a step of attaching, by use of an extruding implement, the vibration damper piece on the objective portion with the attaching surface through extruding the vibration damper piece from the punch. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055562 | ASSEMBLY FIXTURE - An assembly fixture is disclosed. The assembly fixture is utilized for assembling a back combined pogo pin which comprises a barrel, a pin head, an elastic element, and a rear stopper. Said assembly fixture comprises a retaining member and a pressing member. The retaining member has an accommodating hole disposed thereon for accommodating the pogo pin that is not assembled yet. The pressing member is mounted on an upper fixing plate and disposed opposite to the retaining member. The pogo pin is assembled all together when the pressing member pushes the unassembled pogo pin. The assembly fixture is simple and can assemble the back combined pogo pin steadily and quickly. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055563 | CRIMPING PRESS - A crimping press ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130055564 | LINEAR CAPACITANCE-TO-VOLTAGE CONVERTER USING A SINGLE AMPLIFIER FOR TRANSDUCER FRONT ENDS WITH CANCELLATION OF SPURIOUS FORCES CONTRIBUTED BY SENSOR CIRCUITRY - Capacitive transducer systems are disclosed that reduce nonlinearities due to feedthrough capacitances or residual electrostatic forces. The systems can include a core with a first input coupled to a first variable capacitor, a second input coupled to a second variable capacitor, and a core output coupled to a common node; an amplifier with input switchably coupled to common node and an output; a feedback path switchably coupling amplifier output to common node; and a main clock with first and second phases, that controls switches coupling system components. When clock is in first phase, first core input is coupled to reference voltage, second core input is coupled to negative reference voltage, and common node is coupled to amplifier output. When clock is in second phase, core inputs are grounded, and common node is coupled to amplifier input. The system can have single amplifier. Neutralization capacitor can cancel feedthrough and parasitic capacitances. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055565 | MANUFACTURE OF CORED WELDING ELECTRODES - The outer metal sheath of a cored welding electrode is made by twin roll casting without cold rolling. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055566 | METHOD FOR INTRODUCING ELECTRICAL INSULATIONS IN PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - A method for introducing electrical insulations in a printed circuit board includes selectively introducing groove-shaped recesses between different regions of an electrically conductive layer on a substrate along a machining path using a thermal energy input such that end portions of each of the recesses or different ones of the recesses are joined to one another. The end portions are introduced parallel to one another without overlap such that a strip-shaped region of the conductive layer is initially retained between the end portions so as to insulate the different regions. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055567 | INTERCONNECTION CARD FOR INSPECTION, MANUFACTURE METHOD FOR INTERCONNECTION CARD, AND INSPECTION METHOD USING INTERCONNECTION CARD - Recesses are formed on one surface of a substrate. A conductive film covers an inner surface of each of the recesses. This conductive film contacts a bump of a semiconductor device to be inspected and is electrically connected to the bump. It is therefore possible to prevent damages of the bump to be caused by contact of a probe pin. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055568 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A COMPONENT - A method for manufacturing a component, in particular a component of a turbine or a compressor, in which at least these steps are carried out: application in layers of at least one powdered component material to a component platform in the area of a buildup and joining zone; melting and/or sintering locally in layers of the component material by supplying energy with the aid of at least one electron beam in the area of the buildup and joining zone; lowering of the component platform in layers by a predefined layer thickness; and repeating steps a) through c) until completion of the component. During the manufacturing, electrons emitted due to the interaction of the electron beam with the component material are detected, after which material information, characterizing the topography of the melted and/or sintered component material, is ascertained on the basis of the emitted electrons. Alternatively or additionally, the component material is melted and/or sintered by at least two, preferably at least four electron beams. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055569 | SEAL PACKING ASSEMBLY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY OF SEAL PACKING - A seal packing assembly apparatus which assembles a seal packing into a core plate used as a component of a heat exchanger, which apparatus is provided with rollers which push a seal packing into a groove of a core plate while moving by rolling along the groove and guide members which abut against the core plate, the rollers being supported so as to displace matching the shape of the core plate by the reaction force which the guide members receive from the core plate, whereby the reliably of assembly of the seal packing is improved. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055570 | BODY JEWELRY APPLICATOR - A body jewelry applicator includes a gripping member adapted to receive and retain the backing of a piece of body jewelry within a hole or opening. The gripping member may be made of a foam and have one or more holes in the ends thereof for receiving the backing. The body jewelry applicator may also include a body or handle to which the gripping member is secured. A release rod may be slidably positioned within the body and movable between a first position and a second position, movement of the release rod from the first position to the second position causing the release rod to engage and expel the backing from the gripping member. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055571 | ADJUSTABLE PREPARATION TOOL AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a coaxial cable preparation tool that includes a main body and a cavity extending into the main body configured to accommodate insertion of a coaxial cable therein, the cavity including a first center axis. The coaxial cable further includes a first blade extending into the cavity. The first blade is rotatable about the cavity eccentric about the first center axis. The first blade is also variably securable in a fixed position with respect to the cavity and configured to cut the coaxial cable when the main body is rotated with respect to the coaxial cable. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055572 | Personal Protection Ring Device - A personal protection ring device and system worn on a finger that utilizes a relatively unseen spiked weapon that can be used in self-defense situations. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055573 | TOOL - The invention relates to a tool, such as a saw or a knife, comprising a hollow handle and a blade member that is movable alternatively into a storage position or a position of use, in the storage position the blade member being surrounded by the handle and protected inside it and in the position of use the blade member protruding from the handle as an extension of the handle, the blade member being lockable by locking means in relation to the handle either into the storage position or the position of use. To improve the safety and properties of use of the tool, the end of the blade member in the direction of the handle comprises a hanger member for suspending the tool, the hanger member protruding from the handle when the blade member is in the storage position. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055574 | POWER TOOL WITH REPLACEABLE BLADE - A power tool includes a replaceable blade, a fixing device for clamping and securing the blade, a control circuit for controlling a driving device, and a main switch electrically connected to the control circuit. A safety device prevents the blade from moving when the fixing device is opened. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055575 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE RELATIVE POSITIONING OF TWO ELEMENTS, SUCH AS THE BLADES OF SECATEUR-TYPE CUTTING TOOLS, AND A CUTTING TOOL COMPRISING SAME - A device for controlling the positioning of two elements, one of which is stationary while the other is mobile and driven by a geared motor member, the position of the mobile element being controlled by that of a trigger, includes: a circuit; a first stationary Hall effect sensor connected and, together with a magnet borne by the mobile element, providing a negative or zero clearance positioning of the two elements; and a second Hall effect sensor connected to the control circuit and, together with a magnet borne by the mobile element, providing the maximum clearance positioning of the two elements. The magnet is positioned such that its north-south axis is perpendicular to the trajectory of same and the first sensor is disposed in an area where the field vector of the magnet has a component perpendicular to the north-south axis, the sensitive face of the first sensor being parallel thereto. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055576 | Drive Mechanism for a Reciprocating Tool - In one embodiment, a reciprocating tool includes an elongated spindle configured to reciprocate along its lengthwise axis, a wobble drive mechanism operably connected to the elongated spindle, an elongated rocker assembly having an upper end portion operably connected to the spindle, a lower end portion, and a pivot located between said upper and lower end portions, and a counterweight operably connected to the lower end portion, such that as the elongated spindle reciprocates along its lengthwise axis, the counterweight is driven by the elongated rocker assembly to reciprocate along the axis. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055577 | RECIPROCATING SAW DUST SHROUD - A dust shroud for reciprocating saws has a shroud body with bristles, a vacuum port and an attachment collar attached to the shroud body. The shroud has a slot formed through the collar and shroud body and is expandable and collapsible to fit different sizes of reciprocating saws. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055578 | TAPE MEASURE TOOL WITH LANYARD - A retractable tape measuring device comprising a single housing in which are two spools. A first spool is utilized for a flexible, retractable tape measure. A second spool is utilized for a retractable safety lanyard. The opening for the safety lanyard is on the narrow face of the device opposite the opening for the tape measure. The lanyard may be used to secure the device to clothing, other tools and devices, or to fixed structures. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055579 | MEASURING INSTRUMENT - A measuring instrument includes a display that displays measurements. The display is provided by an organic electroluminescent display device or an electronic paper including an assembly of organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) devices. Since the display is provided by the organic electroluminescent display device or an electronic paper including an assembly of organic electroluminescence devices, visibility of the display can be enhanced. Further, since the display can be used for various measuring instruments in common and the display design can be easily changed, production cost can be reduced. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055580 | GARDENING MEASUREMENT TOOLS - Gardening measurement tools for determination of sowing depth and correct spread distance are disclosed herein. A first gardening measurement tool is a gauge for measuring depth by inserting the gauge into the soil. A second gardening measurement tool is a measurement tape having predetermined distance illustrations corresponding to a type of plant seed to determine the spread between seeds to be sown in the soil. On the measurement tape different icons are printed, each of which corresponds to a different vegetable, thereby allowing the handling of seeds of different types of vegetables with a single measurement tape. | 2013-03-07 |
20130055581 | Household appliance with a drying system for wet articles - Proposed is a household appliance, in particular dishwasher, tumble drier or the like, having a primary circuit which has a hygroscopic liquid, in particular brine solution, for extracting moisture from drying air, and having a secondary circuit for drying wet articles by means of the drying air, wherein a contact chamber is provided which has at least one dispersal element for surface area enlargement of the contact surface of the hygroscopic liquid for the drying air, characterized in that the dispersal element of the contact chamber has at least one drive for imparting drive and/or movement, such that for the surface area enlargement, the hygroscopic liquid can be dispersed with kinetic drive energy. | 2013-03-07 |