10th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100058507 | Energy Weapon Protection Fabric - A fabric for protecting a wearer thereof from an energy weapon. The fabric is made of a plurality of coupled strands. Bach strand is made from at least two fibers, an electrically non-conductive fiber and an electrically conductive fiber. The electrically non-conductive fiber at least partially encloses the electrically conductive fiber. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058508 | Convertible swimwear - Convertible swimwear comprising a top piece and extendable bottom piece; the top piece having a plurality of fasteners along the lower portion thereof and the extendable bottom piece having a plurality of corresponding fasteners along the upper edge thereof to be releasably secured to the fasteners on the lower portion of the top piece. The position of the fasteners may be reversed. The bottom piece further includes a string component secured on the upper edge of the bottom piece, where upon releasing of the respective fasteners the string component is pulled away from the lower edge of the bottom piece bringing the upper edge of the bottom piece substantially close to said lower edge of the bottom piece and thereby rolling, folding or scrunching the upper edge of the bottom piece to effectively convert a one piece to two piece style bathing suit. The top piece further includes a cover flap to conceal the fasteners on each respective piece. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058509 | ITEM OF CLOTHING - The invention relates to an item of clothing, in particular to be worn during sports such as jogging, skating, cycling or similar. Said item of clothing is made of at least one yarn ( | 2010-03-11 |
20100058510 | Customizable apparel and the attachable, interchangeable appliques with attachment mechanisms that are used to decorate and modify the appearance of the apparel design - An article of apparel with interchangeable appliques with attachment mechanisms that are used to decorate and modify the appearance of the apparel design having one or more detachable decorative elements replaceably coupled thereto, the article of apparel having substantially all exposed cloth surfaces made of a material having a multiplicity of loop elements, the detachable decorative elements having a multiplicity of buttons, snaps and hook elements engaging the loop elements of the material. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058511 | APPAREL HAVING REMOVABLY SUPPORTING COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS - Apparel comprising communications elements which are removably attachable to the apparel, and which may be dynamic in nature. The apparel may comprise fasteners such hook and loop material, snap fasteners, buttons, magnets, and others. The communications elements may comprise graphic elements such as letters, numbers, symbols, and depictions of people, animals, recognizable objects, light emitting elements, sound emitting elements, and any combination of the foregoing elements. The communications elements may comprise corresponding fasteners that enable attachment to and ready removal from the apparel. Light and sound emitting elements may be provided with variable output features, such as variation in light and sound levels, frequency of intermittent operation, and the like. Control of variation may be at the discretion of the person wearing the apparel bearing such light and sound emitting elements. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058512 | STRETCHABLE NURSING TANK TOP WITH INVISIBLE BREAST SUPPORT - A form fitting nursing tank top/undershirt made with a stretch fabric includes an invisible built in nursing bra. The invisible nursing bra is partly internal and partly external. The external portion of the built in nursing bra is the left and right shoulder straps, which from outside appearances form an integral part of the tank top/undershirt. The internal portion of the built in nursing bra is formed by a soft cup frame attached at the bottom to an elastic chest band and attached at the top to the front of the shoulder straps. In the back of the garment, the elastic chest band is attached to an internal back piece of fabric on the inside of the tank top. The internal back piece of fabric extends upward from the elastic chest band to the shoulder straps at the back, which shoulder straps each include an adjustable length section. Internal nursing flaps are attached at the bottom to the soft cup frame and at the top to the tank top body which forms external nursing flaps. The tank top/undershirt includes a continuous stretch body extending upward from the torso and forming the external nursing flaps which are attached to the internal nursing flaps and to the shoulder straps, to give a smooth single piece garment appearance. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058513 | Adjustable Hand Covering - This invention relates generally to a hand covering. More specifically, this invention relates to a hand covering that can be adjusted to vary the conditions inside the hand covering. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058514 | Size adjustable headwear piece - A headwear piece having a crown with a plurality of gores, including first and second gores, that are joined at a connecting line at a first circumferential location on the crown. The gores cooperatively produce an inverted, cup-shaped receptacle into which a user's head can be directed. The crown has a bottom portion that extends at least partially around a wearer's head to embrace the wearer's head. A sweatband on the crown engages a wearer's head. The first and second gores are stretchable circumferentially away from the connecting line to thereby increase the diameter of the crown. The sweatband has a portion that is locally non-stretchable at the first circumferential location so that the sweatband and first and second gores are circumferentially stretchable together away from the first circumferential location in response to the direction of a user's head, with at least a predetermined effective diameter, into the receptacle. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058515 | Weft-bearing babushka with hidden connection - A two ply head covering in the form of a triangular scarf or babushka in which a weft of hair is secured to extend directly from the front edge of the babushka between opposing inturned forward edges of the babushka. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058516 | HOLDER FOR GARMENT STRAPS - A strap holder adapted to be connected to first and second garment straps, the strap holder comprising a central portion defining a first surface and a second surface, a first end portion comprising inner and outer surfaces defining a first retainer gap, and a second end portion comprising inner and outer surfaces defining a second retainer gap. The first surface of the central portion meets the outer surface of the first end portion and the inner surface of the second end portion. The second surface of the central portion meets the inner surface of the first end portion and the outer surface of the second end portion. The inner surface of the first end portion defines a first engaging portion, and the inner surface of the second end portion defines a second engaging portion. The first strap is arranged within the first retainer gap such that the first garment strap engages the first engaging portion. The second strap is arranged within the second retainer gap such that the second garment strap engages the second engaging portion. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058519 | VERSATILE PLUMBING DEVICE - A versatile plumbing tool for obviating household drain blockages is primarily operated by a manually operated air pump; however its utility is greatly increased by making it adaptable for operation by household water pressure. The annular housing of an anti-back flow valve functions as a hand grip for applying sealing down pressure on the discharge head during a drain unlocking operation. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058520 | Toilet Seat and Cover Position Detection System - A toilet seat and cover position detection system that includes a toilet assembly in a room with a door wherein a two position toilet seat cover is attached to the toilet assembly. Attached to the seat cover is a transmitter device means whereby the transmitter device is activated to broadcast a signal when the seat cover is in the vertical position. A receiver device means attached to the door and activated upon opening the door, detects the transmitter broadcast signal emitted when the seat cover is in the raised position. When a signal is detected, an alarm device means is activated by the receiver device and notifies user that the seat cover is in the raised position as the user opens the door to exit. The transmitter device means may also be attached to a two position toilet seat. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058521 | Dual toilet tank system - The dual toilet tank system is toilet flushing system that efficiently uses the water in the tank depending on the waste being flushed. The tank body has a divider separating the tank into two compartments, one compartment has a smaller volume than the other; a flushing valve assembly with two flapper valves, one flapper valve disposed vertically higher than the other with each disposed in respective compartments; and independently operated actuators that flush the water in respective compartments or all of the tank. The smaller volume compartment is mostly used for liquid wastes while the larger volume compartment is used for solid wastes. For larger loads, both compartments are utilized. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058522 | Toilet water saver - The toilet water saver includes a toilet tank and flushing valve assembly that efficiently uses the water in the tank for the particular waste being flushed. The flushing valve assembly has two flapper valves, one flapper valve disposed vertically higher than the other, and an actuator that operates one valve singly or both flapper valves simultaneously at the user's option. The disposition of the valves with respect to the maximum tank capacity level defines respective first and second volumes of water to be used. The higher disposed flapper valve is operated to drain a smaller volume of water for the common liquid wastes while the lower disposed flapper valve is operated to drain a much greater volume for solid waste. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058523 | Toilet water saver - The toilet water saver includes a toilet tank and flushing valve assembly that efficiently uses the water in the tank for the particular waste being flushed. The flushing valve assembly has two flapper valves, one flapper valve disposed vertically higher than the other, and an actuator that operates one valve singly or both flapper valves simultaneously at the user's option. The disposition of the valves with respect to the maximum tank capacity level defines respective first and second volumes of water to be used. The higher disposed flapper valve is operated to drain a smaller volume of water for the common liquid wastes while the lower disposed flapper valve is operated to drain a much greater volume for solid waste. The toilet water saver is also configurable for flushing wastes from either left or right side of the toilet tank. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058524 | Dual toilet tank system - The dual toilet tank system is a toilet flushing system that efficiently uses the water in the tank depending on the waste being flushed. The tank body has a divider separating the tank into two compartments, one compartment has a smaller volume than the other; a flushing valve assembly with two flapper valves, one flapper valve disposed vertically higher than the other with each disposed in respective compartments; and independently operated actuators that flush the water in respective compartments or all of the tank. The smaller volume compartment is mostly used for liquid wastes while the larger volume compartment is used for solid wastes. For larger loads, both compartments are utilized. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058525 | TOILETS | 2010-03-11 |
20100058526 | Flow water reducer for toilet water flush unit - Flow water reducer of toilet water flush unit is a device that is installed on toilet water tank to restrict the downward movement of the push handler of toilet water flush unit to a degree to allow flapper tank ball elevate only about one to one and a half inches high to drain small amount of water into toilet to flush liquid human waste. Therefore a large amount of water can be saved to relieve the shortage of water supply in big cities in the States. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058527 | Portable Toilet, Stool and Table - The present invention is directed toward a combination toilet and stool/table. This structure includes opposing and parallel front and rear walls, along with opposing and parallel side walls. The side walls are capable of folding so that the structure can be portable. A foldable seat is attached to the rear wall and is secured to the structure by securing tabs located along the top edge of the side walls and front wall. A bag for receiving waste, garbage and other items can be placed within the interior of the structure. Access to the bag is through an opening in the foldable seat. The foldable seat includes a lid that can be moved between an open position and a closed position. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058528 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A CURRENT IN A POOL - An apparatus for generating a current in a pool, the apparatus including: | 2010-03-11 |
20100058529 | SWIMMING POOL COVERING DEVICE - A swimming pool covering device includes a pool covering member manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape and including at least one inflatable compartment disposed therein. A first valve is operably connected to such pool covering member at a predetermined location for enabling communication of air into and out of such at least one inflatable compartment. A securing mechanism is disposed at predetermined locations closely adjacent a perimeter of such pool covering member for securing such pool covering member in place over an open top portion of a swimming pool. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058530 | MOVABLE FLOOR SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE A STRUCTURE - A device for forming a walkable floor, for instance above a swimming pool, has elements that may be assembled to be movable between a first position, in which the floor is situated above the swimming pool, and a second position in which the floor is situated adjacently of the swimming pool. The elements are mutually separated by separating surfaces extending substantially transversely of the direction movement, and wherein the elements can be mutually coupled by couplings adapted to transmit pulling and pushing forces in the direction of movement, wherein the couplings are adapted to prevent a relative movement in the direction transversely of the direction of movement. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058531 | Plumbing Enclosure With Easy To Assemble Components - A plumbing fixture enclosure which has a bathtub or shower receptor and enclosure walls. The lower tub/receptor has an upper rim on which rests a rear wall. A side wall is pivotably connected at its upper rear to an upper front side of the rear wall and then pivots downwardly to create a horizontal watertight seal between the side and rear walls. Simultaneously, a lower retaining finger at the front bottom of the side wall catches between an insert on the upper rim and the upper rim. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058532 | PORTABLE SOLAR SHOWER - A portable solar shower includes two detachable water reservoirs. One of the reservoirs may be coupled to a water source and includes a diverter valve regulating the flow and temperature of water spayed by a shower head, and the other reservoir has a port for coupling to the shower head. When the solar shower is not in use, the reservoirs may be separated from one another to form a compact package adapted for storage or transportation. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058533 | SPA APPARATUS - A spa apparatus includes a chair and a basin supported by a base. The basin is movable in an up/down direction relative to a portion of the base. The chair may include actuators to tilt forward to permit easy entry and exit from the chain. The chair may also move in a fore/aft direction relative to the basin. A pair of foot rests may be located within the basin. A manicure assembly may be located within a cavity in the arm of the chair. The basin may have a narrowed front portion to allow a technician to easily fact the customer. A base may include two support frames that pivot relative to one another proximate an end of the base distal the basin. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058534 | Pressure balancing spool mixing valve - There is herein described a single handle pressure balancing spool valve for mixing user-adjustable hot and cold water flow to a fixture such as a shower or tub and to adjust the rate of mixed water flow. A rotatable disc with hot and cold intake openings and an outlet opening are provided which control the degree of covering on the inlet ports of the valve. Pressure balancing of inlet pressure is provided within the valve by means of a piston-cylinder assembly to compensate for fluctuations in water inlet pressure to avoid scalding of the user. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058535 | System and method for storing an accessory part in a play yard - A system for facilitating the storage of an accessory part such as a changer station, bassinet or canopy includes a play yard, and an accessory kit that can be detachably or permanently secured on the play yard. The play yard comprises a frame structure having a plurality of side rail assemblies. The accessory kit comprises a foldable accessory part and a storage pocket that can be secured with one upper rim of the play yard. The accessory part can be folded into a compact form that fits in the storage pocket. When the user wishes to use the accessory part, the user can pull out and unfold the accessory part, and then fasten the accessory part on opposite sides of the play yard for adequate support. The ability to stow the accessory part in a compact manner in the play yard facilitates portability of the accessory part and play yard. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058536 | SUPPORT ELEMENT FOR A CUSHION COVER FOR SEATING AND LYING AREAS - A support element for a cushion cover for seating and lying areas, preferably for mattresses, includes a baseplate that can be fixed to a base, and at least one spring element formed by a plurality of spring arms and extending upward from the baseplate in the direction of the cushion cover, wherein the spring arms each are provided with a substantially U-shaped corrugated spring element on the upper ends thereof, oriented away from the baseplate, the corrugated spring element including at least two parallel spaced spring legs located on concentric ring tracks and disposed about the central axis of the support element and at least one connecting bar joining the spring legs, one end of the spring leg located on the inner ring track being connected to the corresponding spring arm, and one end of the spring leg located on the outer ring track being connected to the support plate provided for supporting the cushion element. The support plate includes a ring-shaped frame part connecting the upper ends of the spring legs of the corrugated spring elements and a support disc rotatable about the central axis of the support element in the frame part, wherein the support disc is provided in the outer edge region thereof with an adjusting device for limiting the movement of the spring legs of the corrugated spring elements. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058537 | BEDDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A bedding system and method can minimize the time, labor and/or frustration associated with making a bed. The system includes a fitted sheet as well as a flat sheet and/or a comforter. The fitted sheet can conformingly fit around a mattress. The fitted sheet can be equipped with connectors in a foot side portion thereof. The flat sheet can include a panel attached to an inner side thereof in a foot end region. The flat sheet panel can include connectors adapted for removable attachment with at least some of the connectors on the fitted sheet. Similarly, the comforter can include a panel attached to an inner side thereof in a foot end region. The comforter panel can include connectors adapted for removable attachment with at least some of the connectors on the fitted sheet. The connectors can be any suitable structure, such as snaps. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058538 | Baby headrest - The resent invention is a baby headrest device, having a sleeve having a flat top surface and a bottom surface with the inner cavity of the sleeve being filled with a cushioning material, and the sleeve having a maximum dimension of from about 3 inches to about 12 inches and between about 1 inch and about 4 inches thick. The sleeve would have a specialized cover to protect from dirt and damage. Such cover would further contain an opening for the sleeve, and would have a closing mechanism for said opening. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058539 | Heel saver - The present invention is a heel and elbow cushioning device, having a sleeve with a flat top surface and a bottom surface and with the inner cavity of said sleeve being filled with a cushioning material, and the sleeve having a preferred dimension of from about 3 inches to about 12 inches and between about ¼ inch and about 2 inches thick. The sleeve may have a specialized cover to protect from dirt and damage. Such cover would further contain an opening for the sleeve, and would have a closing mechanism for said opening. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058540 | Modular hook and loop attachment cushions - A system of modular, detachable cushions having surfaces containing hook and/or loop fasteners that fasten to mating loop, open weave or hook surfaces to define adjustable, conformal contoured support surfaces at user contact surfaces and appliances producing fatigue and/or abrasion (e.g. automotive seats, chairs, compartment walls, desks, footwear, helmets, tools etc.). The cushions can include air, elastomer, fabric, fiber, foam, liquid, gel, and/or rubber cushioning materials or combinations thereof arranged in envelopes, pads, cavities or tiered assemblies. The cushions include surfaces fitted with one or more layers of cushioning materials or envelopes of cushioning material and one or more regions of fastener materials that mate with interconnecting fasteners at the contact surface or appliance. The cushions can be selectively arrayed about the contact surface or appliance and may be selectively combined and/or layered and/or overlapped onto each other at user specific locations to tailor the cushioning contour. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058541 | TENSION RELIEVING BODY SUPPORT APPARATUS - A mattress including a core foam layer having a first indentation force deflection at twenty five percent compression, a first density and a first thickness. The top outer foam layer has a second indentation force deflection at twenty five percent compression, a second density and a second thickness. The first intermediate foam layer is intermediate and coextensive with the core layer and the top outer layer, and has a third indentation force deflection at twenty five percent compression, a third density and a third intermediate thickness. The first indentation force deflection is greater than the third indentation force deflection and the third indentation force deflection is greater than the second indentation force deflection. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058542 | Grafting Method By Means of Ionising Radiation Using a Reactive Surfactant Molecule, Textile Substrate and Battery Separator Obtained by Means of Grafting - A method for grafting functional chemical groups to a textile substrate is provided, wherein the substrate is impregnated with a solution of a functional molecule, containing the functional chemical group and a group that is reactive to ionising radiation, as well as a surfactant molecule that can improve the wettability of the textile substrate by the solution. The surfactant molecule contains at least two types of groups that are reactive to ionising radiation. Subsequently, ionising radiation is applied to the impregnated textile substrate and the reaction of the reactive groups bridge-grafts the functional molecules to the surfactant molecules. A textile substrate and a battery separator grafted using the above method are also described. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058543 | WASHING MACHINE AND WASHING METHOD THEREFOR - A washing machine and washing method therefor are provided. The washing method may include applying a first directional torque to a drum so that laundry in the drum is rotated in a first direction and lifted to a maximum height greater than half a height of the drum, braking the drum so that the laundry is dropped, applying a second directional torque to the drum so that the dropped laundry is rotated in a second direction and lifted to a maximum height greater than half a height of the drum, and braking the drum so that the laundry is dropped. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058544 | Washing Device and Method Controlling the Same - A washing machine having a steam generator, which generates steam so that the steam is used in a washing or drying operation, and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The steam generator includes a case having a space for storing water; a heater provided in the space of the case for generating heat; and a water level sensor for sensing the minimum and maximum level of the water stored in the space of the case. A controller controls the water supply valve and the heater according to a result sensed by the water level sensor. The water supply valve is opened and closed, thereby controlling the supply of water to the steam generator. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058545 | CATIONIC DYES - Disclosed are dyes of Formula (I) wherein D is the radical of anthraquinone, acridine, azo, azomethine, hydrazomethine, benzodifuranone, coumarine, diketopyrrolopyrrol, dioxaxine, diphenylmethane, formazane, indigoid, indophenol, naphtalimide, naphthaquinone, nitroaryl, merocyanine, methine, oxazine, perinone, perylene, pyrenequinone, phtalocyanine, phenazine, quinoneimine, quinacridone, quinophtalone, stilbene, styryl, triphenylmethane, xanthene, thiazine dye and thioxanthene dye; Q is C | 2010-03-11 |
20100058546 | Pool cleaner baseplate with inlet extension members and recessed wheels - A baseplate for a robotic self-propelled pool cleaner having one or more inlet openings through which water-borne debris passes prior to filtration is provided with downwardly depending inlet extension members having walls that define an opening corresponding in shape to the baseplate inlet opening and that are mounted in close-fitting relation to extend the water intake opening towards, but without touching, the pool surface to increase the suction force at the surface. The baseplate optionally includes a rotatable wheel mounted in an inboard recess in the baseplate on, or adjacent to the longitudinal centerline of the cleaner to facilitate passage over obstacles that would immobilize the pool cleaner by contact with an inlet extension member. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058547 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR DRIVING A MEMBRANE BRUSHHEAD WHICH INCLUDES BRISTLES MOUNTED THEREON - The toothbrush includes a handle portion which has a disc spring assembly driven by a solenoid coil. The upper end of a central shaft which extends from the solenoid is connected to a drive flexible membrane assembly which in operation moves back and forth under the positive action of the solenoid central shaft and the return action of the spring on the central shaft. The drive membrane acts on hydraulic fluid which extends through a stem portion of the toothbrush to the brushhead, which includes a movable brushhead membrane. The moving fluid acts on the brushhead membrane to move it. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058548 | TOOTHBRUSH BRUSHHEAD FOR A POWER TOOTHBRUSH WITH ANGLED BRISTLES - The brushhead, which has a rotating action, includes a bristle plate and three separate sets of bristle tufts. A first set of bristle tufts extends longitudinally down the approximate center of the brushhead and is arranged to extend vertically from the base plate. The second and third sets of bristle tufts are arranged on opposing sides of the first set of bristle tufts, with the second and third sets of bristle tufts being arranged at an angle outwardly, in opposing directions, from the first set of bristle tufts, the angle being in the range of 5°-45°. The length of all the bristle tufts is established so that the tips of the bristles in the first, second and third sets of bristle tufts form a shallow arc. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058549 | Velvety laminar strip cleaning element for making rotary making brushes for motor vehicle washing systems - An improved cleaning element, specifically designed for rotary brushes for motor vehicle washing systems, is made by using components of a velvety material which is suitably flocked by either a direct process or by coupling with velvety materials or velvets. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058550 | TOOTHBRUSH - The invention relates to a toothbrush having a head area comprising cleaning elements, a grip area, and a neck area, which connects the head and the grip areas to each other, wherein the toothbrush is configured having a first component made of plastic, and at least one further second component made of plastic, wherein the first component has a relief structure that is covered by the second component. The relief structure comprises high regions having the shortest distance to the outer surface of the second component, and low regions having the greatest distance to the outer surface of the second component, and the relief structure has intermediate regions adjacent to the high and low regions, the distance to the outer surface of the second component of the intermediate regions being between that of the high and low regions. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058551 | Personal hygiene devices to aid physically impaired users to clean their recto-genital area - Personal hygiene devices designed to aid physically impaired persons to clean their own recto-genital area following urination, defecation, menstruation, or sweating. The devices include an elongated flexible strip made from one or two elongated individual sheets affixed together and of a length sufficient to extend between the user's legs and of a width sufficient to generally cover the recto-genital area. The strip has an absorbent middle portion for engaging the user's recto-genital area and respective dependent end portions having respective thumb holes therethrough for easy gripping in-hand. An absorbent pad is positioned at the middle portion retained by the individual sheets to increase the absorbency thereof. The device is used by gripping the end portions in-hand optionally using the thumb holes with the middle portion extending between the user's legs. The middle portion is moved into engagement with the user's recto-genital area and the end portions moved longitudinally while maintaining tension thereon to wipe the middle portion along the recto-genital area to remove excrement therefrom. The device is made of flushable materials for disposal down toilets following use. The devices are preferably manufactured in device sheets from rolls of raw materials using automated manufacturing equipment in which the devices are initially interconnected at perforated tear lines and subsequently separated, folded or wrapped, and individually wrapped or otherwise packaged for individual use thereof. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058552 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device comprising a carrier element, as well as a wiper blade which includes opposing longitudinal grooves on its longitudinal sides, in which grooves spaced-apart longitudinal strips of the carrier element are disposed, wherein neighbouring ends of the longitudinal strips are interconnected by a respective connecting piece, wherein at least one connecting piece comprises engaging members engaging around the longitudinal strips so that the strips are mounted in grooves formed by the engaging members wherein the strips and the connecting piece are slidably connected by means of a snap connection, wherein the snap connection comprises laterally extending means on the strips, and wherein the laterally extending means comprise at least one protrusion extending laterally from an interior edge of each strip, the protrusion being located within the outer contour of each strip and between stops on the connecting piece, with the special feature that the grooves of the wiper blade each comprise a stop for blocking a longitudinal movement of the wiper blade relative to the strips. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058553 | Utility Vacuum - A utility vacuum that may be configured to employ a disposable bag or removable and reusable container for the collection of dirt and debris that are drawn into the utility vacuum. The utility vacuum may employ one or more movable legs that are movable between an extended position, which provides relatively stable operation of the utility vacuum, and a retracted position, which reduces the footprint of the utility vacuum so that it is easier to store. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058554 | FLOOR TOOL - A floor tool for a cleaning appliance includes a head for engaging with a floor surface, a connecting arm pivotally connected to the head about a first axis and a supporting body pivotally connected to the head about a second axis. The head includes a suction opening which lies in a suction plane. The connecting arm includes an outlet in communication with the suction opening and adapted to connect to the cleaning appliance. The connecting arm is adapted and arranged to engage with the supporting body so that when, in use, the floor tool is pushed forwardly across the floor surface, the connecting arm applies a force to the head in a direction away from the floor surface. This allows the floor tool to be of reduced depth than was achievable hitherto while still being able to achieve the desired “rocking” motion to improve cleaning performance. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058555 | Adjustable handle extension - The handle extension | 2010-03-11 |
20100058556 | HINGE AND COLLAPSIBLE DEVICE UTILIZING THE SAME - A hinge includes a first connecting member defining a through hole, a second connecting member, a shaft, a receiving member, and at least one sliding member. The shaft is fixed to the second connecting member, and a distal end of the shaft is passed through the through hole of the first connecting member. The receiving member is fixed to the first connecting member, and defines a receiving space for receiving the at least one sliding member. A sidewall of the receiving space defines a groove. The sliding member is fixed to the shaft, and rotated together with the shaft. A protrusion extends from a circumference of each of the at least one sliding member. When the sliding member rotates relative to the receiving member in the receiving space, the protrusion is engaged with or disengaged from the groove. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058557 | MAGNETIC HINGE ASSEMBLY - A hinge assembly includes a pivot shaft, a fixing module, a rotatable module, and a fixing member. The pivot shaft includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The fixing module is non-rotatably sleeved on the pivot shaft adjacent to the first end and includes a first magnet. The rotatable module is rotatably sleeved on the pivot shaft adjacent to the second end and includes a second magnet. A polarity of the second magnet faces an opposite polarity of the first magnet such that the first and second magnets creating an attracting force. The rotatable module is pushed to tightly contact the fixing module by the attracting force such that a friction is created between the rotatable module and the fixing module to hold the rotatable module. The fixing member is fixed at the second end of the pivot shaft. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058558 | Combinative Handlebar Grip for Bicycles or the Like - A handlebar grip capable of combining with or without an auxiliary handle is disclosed. Four first tongue plates in an annular arrangement extend from a main grip. There is a gap between two adjacent first tongue plates. Each first tongue plate has a first rib extending therefrom. A cap having second tongue plates corresponding to the first tongue plates is fixed on the outer end of the main grip by interlacing the tongue plates. A hitching ring is sandwiched between the cap and main grip to form an extended portion of the main grip. Each the second tongue plate has a second rib, which connects the first ribs to form an annular rib with the first ribs. The ring has an annular groove to receiving the annular rib and to engage the main grip and cap. The ring may be changed into a horn shape as an auxiliary handle. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058559 | Gin Saw Stand With Adjustable Seed Roll Retaining Member - A saw type gin stand for separating cotton lint from seed cotton in which the improvement comprises one or more of the inwardly facing surfaces of the roll box being movably adapted to re-shape the roll box. Specifically the inner surface of the roll box door member and a seed roll retaining member are adjustable during operation of the gin to re-shape the shape of the gin to optimize performance and, when the breast is opened, to retain the seed roll within the roll box and prevent pieces of the seed roll from breaking off of the roll. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058560 | JEWELRY CLASP FOR HEARING AID - A jewelry clasp for use in connection with a hearing aid ( | 2010-03-11 |
20100058561 | Rope Grip Slip-Knot Device - The present invention is a slip-knot grip device which attaches to a rope. The invention consists of a male end cap into which an insert is placed and a female end cap into which an insert is placed with the two end caps being connected by a retaining collar. The inserts have a semi-circle channel on their interior side placed so when the left and right inserts are connected together they form a circle opening through which a rope is placed. The female end cap and the male end cap are turned in opposite directions. This makes the end edges of the combined inserts clasp the rope holding the device in place. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058562 | Belt and/or Buckle Assembly - Buckle type attachment elements, such as for belts, watch bands, or the like, and/or for securing or fastening elements (e.g., for footwear, handbags, briefcases, containers, or other objects) may be produced in a manner that generates minimal waste materials, without the use of metal or mechanical hardware type connectors, from completely recyclable materials, without the need for molding, without the use of plastics, and/or without the use of adhesives or cements. Such buckle elements may include a buckle portion and a tongue portion formed from the same material. In some structures, the tongue portion may be made from a part cut out to form the buckle portion. In other structures, the tongue portion may be formed by cutting slits into a base substrate that also makes up the buckle portion. Final products and methods of making such products also are described. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058563 | Clamp Securement - The invention relates to a clamp securement ( | 2010-03-11 |
20100058564 | GRIP & ROLL IN PLACE STRING (G.R.i.P.-String) - A grip & roll in place string (G.R.i.P.-String) technique is described for the purpose of fastening or securing items that require additional physical support. The inventive device includes standard nylon string material with an integrated hook & loop section for increased gripping after the string has been tied. The string material is 100% multifilament nylon (FIG. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058565 | URN with interchangeable decorative panels - An urn with one or more removable and replaceable panels which allow for placement of an image, such as by laser engraving, to be done on the removable panel. The panel may be custom engraved and added to a partially complete urn. An urn with an extended base. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058566 | TURBINE PIN REMOVAL - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, apparatus, and methods to remove a pin from a hole including a rotor blade pin from a rotor turbine. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058567 | High Capacity Anode Preparation Apparatus - A high capacity anode preparation apparatus is provided which allows for the processing of raw anodes at production rates of up to, or exceeding, 600 anodes per hour. The processed anodes are suitable for use in the electrorefining of various metal materials, but in particular, in the electrorefining of copper. The apparatus is preferably part of a system which utilizes high speed industrial robots to supply, and remove, anodes to or from the apparatus, and provides the anodes in a horizontal orientation. The apparatus is equipped with a variety of treatment stations which are adapted to treat the raw anode while it is held in a horizontal orientation. The horizontal orientation allows the center of gravity for the apparatus to be kept close to the center of gravity for the apparatus, and thus allows the apparatus to rotate more rapidly than prior art device. Faster processing of the raw anodes is provided | 2010-03-11 |
20100058568 | MULTI-BAND FILTER MODULE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A multi-band filter module and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The multi-band filter module includes a piezoelectric substrate, a first filter provided on the piezoelectric substrate, and a second filter provided adjacent to the first filter on the piezoelectric substrate, and operating in a frequency band that is lower than that of the first filter. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058569 | SYSTEM FOR DISASSEMBLING TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY - An improved system and method for disassembling the valve body assembly of a motor vehicle transmission. Air automatically ejects the internal components of a valve body assembly sub-assembly, thereby eliminating the need for an operator to manually “beat” the sub-assembly to remove said internal components. The process of separating the upper and lower sub-assembly, and of pre-washing the sub-assembly, remain the same as in the prior art. As before, the operator manually removes the valve retainers and plugs in each sub-assembly. The operator then loads either sub-assembly onto tooling specifically designed for that sub-assembly (either upper or lower). Once started, the tooling begins an automated, pre-programmed sequence of (1) clamping the sub-assembly, (2) injecting air into specific valve ports to eject internal components causing them to be automatically ejected into parts bins specified for each valve port, and (3) releasing the sub-assembly that no longer contains any internal parts. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058570 | METHOD FOR RECONDITIONING A USED GRINDING ROLLER - The invention relates to a method for reconditioning a used grinding roller of a material bed roller mill having profile-members which are embedded, with a portion of the length thereof, in holes of the roller body and, with the remainder of the length thereof, project above the surface of the roller body. For the reconditioning operation, after the worn profile-members are removed, the worn surface of the roller body is turned, and a material layer is applied in a welding operation and is provided with holes for receiving new profile-members. Such a method allows particularly cost-effective reconditioning. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058571 | Snap Relieving Device and Electronic Apparatus with the Snap Relieving Device - A snap relieving device includes a first movable part, a second movable part, an inclining guiding groove, a guiding piece, and a snap. The first movable part moves along a first direction. The second movable part moves along a second direction, wherein the first direction is substantially orthogonal to the second direction. The inclining guiding groove is disposed on the first movable part. The guiding piece is coupled with the inclining guiding groove and disposed on the second movable part. The snap is connected to the first movable part or the second movable part. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058572 | JUMP PIT FORM - A is provided for constructing a jump pit with a sand area. The form is constructed in sections. Each section has an inside wall and an outside wall. A support member is located between the outside wall and the inside wall. The sections are secured together onsite. Caps are mounted on the support members. The caps include an inclined surface which slops upwardly and away from the sand area forming the inclined surface. A cover over the sand area is supported by the inclined surface. Optionally, a chamber is located adjacent the outside wall. A grate covers the chamber and the grate is supported by a brace. A mat covers the grate. Openings in the grate and in the mat permit sand through them, thrown from the sand area to drop into the chamber. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058573 | USE OF BARRIER FILM FOR PARTS LUBRICATION IN HUB TO SHAFT PRESS FIT OPERATION - Methods or devices are provided to press fit operations using barrier film to lubricate parts or components of an assembly. Embodiments are capable of eliminating current common problems in press fit operations and related fields including the contamination of adjacent parts with oils or other lubricating fluids, the requirement of excessive and damaging Press Forces, and the presence of pronounced Force/Displacement “ripple” or “chatter.” Embodiments allow for a barrier film to act in place of a lubricant during the hub-shaft press operation, but require no press operator application or clean-off after pressing. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058574 | GASKET FOR PRESS-ON TWIST-OFF CLOSURE - A press-on, twist-off container assembly of the type that is used, for example, and baby food containers includes a container that has, as conventional, a finish portion with at least one external thread and a closure that is mounted on the container. The closure is of the press-on, twist-off type and includes a panel portion and a skirt portion that together define a generally cylindrical interior recess. As is conventional, a deformable gasket is mounted within the interior recess that has a thread engaging portion that is deformed so as to at least partially conform to the external threads of said finish portion of said container. The thread engaging portion advantageously has a plurality of inwardly extending raised flutes that are circumferentially spaced irregularly about the thread engaging portion. At least some of the flutes are in contact with at least one of the external threads at respective points of contact, and each external thread has a total distance spanned by such points of contact. As a result of the irregular spacing of the flutes, the container assembly will have an aggregate distance spanned that is a sum of the total distance spanned for all of the external threads that is less than it would be were the flutes spaced regularly. Accordingly, the amount of torque that is necessary to remove the closure is comparatively reduced. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058575 | ELECTRICAL INSULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL POWER STORAGE COMPONENT SEPARATION - An electrical insulation system and method for electrical power storage component separation is disclosed. Some implementations of the system use various forms of polyurethane elastomer based material such as tapes to electrically separate various components of electrical power storage devices such as battery packs. These components can include cells, connecting tabs, printed circuit assemblies, solder joints, nickel strips, and other conductive members. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058576 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING INK-JET RECORDING HEAD - In a method of manufacturing an ink-jet recording head including plural recording element substrates having at least one nozzle array comprising nozzles to eject ink, an electric wiring member supplying signals to the recording element substrates, a member supporting the recording element substrates and the electric wiring member, electric connecting portions electrically interconnecting the recording element substrates and the electric wiring member, and a sealant sealing the electric connecting portions, the method comprises the steps of applying sealants to the supporting member including the recording element substrates, the electric wiring member, and the electric connecting portions, and curing the sealants, measuring a distance between reference positions set on each recording element substrate before and after the curing of the sealants, and mounting the recording element substrates to the supporting member depending on a difference in the distance between the reference positions measured before and after the curing of the sealants. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058577 | TOROIDAL INDUCTIVE DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A toroidal inductive device has an electrical winding component ( | 2010-03-11 |
20100058578 | METHOD OF MAKING AND USING COMPOSITION AND ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - A method is provided that includes forming brass from zinc powder and copper powder in the presence of a sodium electrolyte. In one aspect, an electrochemical cell is loaded with copper and zinc, the electrochemical cell is heated, and at least one charge/discharge cycle of the electrochemical cell is performed. Alpha brass is converted to gamma brass in presence of zinc and sodium. Methods of producing and operating an energy storage device are also provided. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058579 | ARRANGEMENT AND SYSTEM AT A COMPONENT MOUNTING MACHINE - A component tube holding arrangement for holding one or more component tubes and for vibratory feeding of components in a picking position in a component mounting machine, as well as a combination of such a component tube holding arrangement and a vibratory feed magazine. The arrangement comprises a support surface for supporting component tubes, a reception portion for receiving component tubes, and at least one component stop at the reception portion defining a picking position for fed components. The arrangement also comprises identification means holding information of the identity of the arrangement. The arrangement is further arranged to be releasably mountable in a component mounting machine or in a vibratory feed magazine arranged to be loaded into the component mounting machine. The component tube holding arrangement lacks component feeding means and is arranged for allowing vibratory feeding means provided in the magazine or in the component mounting machine to engage with the arrangement for feeding the components towards the picking position. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058580 | Stacking Integrated Circuits containing Serializer and Deserializer Blocks using Through Silicon Via - Methods and systems for stacking multiple chips with high speed serialiser/deserialiser blocks are presented. These methods make use of Through Silicon Via (TSV) to connect the dice to each other, and to the external pads. The methods enable efficient multilayer stacking that simplifies design and manufacturing, and at the same time, ensure high speed operation of serialiser/deserialiser blocks, using the TSVs. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058581 | HYBRID FIBER/COPPER CABLE PREPARATION TOOL - A preparation tool includes a base with first and second ends and first and second major sides. A first cable insertion opening extends from the first end toward the second end. A first slot in the first major side communicates with the first opening for receiving a jacket cutting tool. A second insertion opening extends from the first end toward the second end. A second slot in the first major side communicates with the second opening for receiving a marking tool. A third cable insertion opening extends from the first end toward the second end and forms a stop surface therein. A recess formed in the first major side and in the second end defines a platform. A cable channel extends from the third insertion opening across the platform to the second end. Two pins project from the platform on opposite sides of the channel. The base includes a stationary portion and a pivotal portion. The pins are located on the stationary portion. The movable portion defines the second end of the base. The stationary portion defines a supplemental end surface facing in same direction as second end. The tool further includes a cutout aligned with the cable channel and extending from the platform to the second major side and extending from the supplemental end surface into the stationary portion of the base. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058582 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE APPLICATION OF AN ELONGATED CONDUCTOR TO A SOLAR ELEMENT - A method and device for the application of an elongated electric conductor to a solar element wherein the required length of the elongated electric conductor is readied and the conductor is strained through application of a tensile stress. The conductor is then fastened to the solar element. Straining of the elongated electric conductor is monitored to prevent exceeding of a tensile limit. During fastening onto the solar element at least one press-on roller is employed. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058583 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING IMPLANTABLE WIRELESS SENSOR FOR IN VIVO PRESSURE MEASUREMENT - A method of manufacturing a sensor for in vivo applications includes the steps of providing two wafers of an electrically insulating material. A recess is formed in the first wafer, and a capacitor plate is formed in the recess of the first wafer. A second capacitor plate is formed in a corresponding region of the second wafer, and the two wafers are affixed to one another such that the first and second capacitor plates are arranged in parallel, spaced-apart relation. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058584 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATED CIRCUIT BOARDS - The present invention relates to a pin-less registration and inductive heating system involving the use of a pre-alignment station for imaging an initial position of a laminate element, an imaging and computer operation control system for determining a required correction factor between an alignment of the laminate element at the pre-alignment station and a preferred stack orientation for the laminate element, and an alignment and transfer system for securely gripping, transferring, and repositioning a laminate element from a top position to the preferred stack orientation employing a preferred four-axis orientation. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058585 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board is disclosed. The method of manufacturing a printed circuit board in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can include: forming a circuit pattern by discharging conductive ink on a carrier through inkjet printing, heating and sintering the circuit pattern, and transferring the circuit pattern on an insulation layer by stacking the carrier on the insulation layer such that the circuit pattern is buried in the insulation layer. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a minute, precise circuit pattern can be formed through inkjet printing, and adhesion between the circuit pattern and the insulation layer can be improved. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058586 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A WALL STRUCTURE AND A MACHINING TOOL - A method of manufacturing a wall structure includes producing at least one elongated web in a workpiece by feeding a machining tool along the workpiece, wherein the machining tool simultaneously machines a first side surface of the web, a second side surface of the web and a top surface of the web. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058587 | SPACER ARRANGING METHOD - A technique for arranging spacers with no streaks is provided. On columns of a light-shielding zone of a coating object, ejection positions are set and stored as temporary ejection positions in a memory unit. Random numbers of positive or negative real values are generated by a random number generating function. Every time a positive or negative random number is generated, one temporary ejection position and one random number are correlated to each other and stored as a random number coefficient R. Assuming that the coordinate of the temporary ejection position is expressed by (X, Y), a corrected ejection position (X+L×R, Y) is determined by multiplying the stored random number coefficient R with the interval L between the adjacent temporary ejection positions in the same column, and adding the value of the coordinate X to the multiplied value. The determined corrected ejection position is stored. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058588 | Machining of Ceramic Materials - Milling strategies for machining dental ceramic materials are provided that reduce milling time while maintaining strength, accuracy and marginal integrity. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058589 | Structured material web having a multi-dimensional structure, and method for the production thereof - The invention relates to a structured material web, particularly a metal web, having a multi-dimensional structure comprising beads or creases and structures disposed next to each other and each formed by a surface section enclosed by the beads or the creases, wherein each of the structures has a dedicated location with a hole, and the surface section in every other location of the structure is formed by an incline toward the dedicated location. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058590 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING A SIDE EDGE OF A PANEL, AND A DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - The invention relates to a method for processing a side edge of a panel ( | 2010-03-11 |
20100058591 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BEARING RING MEMBER - The present invention provides a manufacturing method of a bearing ring member such as an outer ring comprising an installation portion on the outer peripheral surface and a double row of outer-ring raceways on the inner peripheral surface, in which a raw material is processed to obtain a final stage intermediate member through a first upsetting process, a forward-backward extrusion process, a second upsetting process, a burr removing process, and a punching process, wherein a movable die which leaves a stationary die in the final step is used in the second upsetting process, and the excess metal material is moved toward outside in the radial direction to a portion which become the installation section and a burr formation section, exposing a high pure metal material at least in a portion where the load of rolling bodies acts so as to ensure the rolling fatigue life of the both of outer-ring raceways. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058592 | METHOD FOR HARDENING RUNNING SURFACES OF ROLLER BEARING COMPONENTS - The invention relates to a method for hardening running surfaces of roller bearing components, in particular outer bearing rings. In order to provide the edge area (functional layer) of the roller bearing components with a deep layer which is particularly hard and resistant to corrosion, the roller bearing component undergoes nitration for a long period of time at a temperature of between 450 and 650° C. and for at least 25 hours. During said treatment no carburizing and subsequently no quenching takes place. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058593 | METHOD OF PRODUCING OUTER RING OF SELF- ALINGING BEARING - To provide a method of producing an outer ring of a self-aligning bearing in which at a raceway-turning step after a heat treatment, the chipping of a turning tool and damage of a raceway can be prevented. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058594 | ROTARY SHAVER WITH IMPROVED SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SHAVING HEADS - A shaving device comprises a head structure ( | 2010-03-11 |
20100058595 | Shaving Razors and Cartridges - A shaving razor with a handle and a housing mounted to the handle. The housing has a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and at least one blade having a cutting edge. The blade is mounted to the housing with a blade support structure. A guard is at the distal end portion of the housing and has a plurality of projections substantially perpendicular to the blade that define a plurality of slots. A washout cavity beneath the blade is defined by an inner surface of the guard and an inner surface of the blade support structure. The washout cavity has an open area of at least 80 percent for allowing unobstructed passage of water substantially along an entire length of the blade. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058596 | DRIVING STRUCTURE OF LOW NOISE CLIPPER USING COMPRESSED AIR - The present invention is related to a driving structure of a low noise pneumatic clipper, and an object of the present invention is to use a compressed air in order for driving a cutting comb. The present invention includes a main body, a cutting comb installed on the front side of the main body, and a driving means installed in the inside of the main body to operate the cutting comb. In the present invention, in the inside of the main body, a driving compartment is formed on the center part of the main body to separate the cutting comb from the driving means and a ventilation chamber is formed to surround the driving compartment and to form an inner wall of the main body. the driving compartment and the ventilation chamber are connected by a passing through hole which is position on the upper side of the passing through hole and is connected to an exhaust pipe. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058597 | SAW BLADE GUARD UNIT - A saw blade guard unit is used in cooperation with a handsaw having a saw blade and a handle connected with the saw blade. The saw blade guard unit includes a flexible strip and a holder. The flexible strip has a head end, a tail end for positioning to a front portion of the saw blade of the handsaw, and a body between the head end and the tail end for guarding teeth of the saw blade of the handsaw. The holder is adapted for mounting to the handle of the handsaw. The holder is connected with the head end of the flexible strip and capable of rolling up the flexible strip | 2010-03-11 |
20100058598 | REFERENCE BEAM GENERATOR FOR GENERATING GUIDE BEAMS FOR MARKING MACHINES - A reference beam generator ( | 2010-03-11 |
20100058599 | True elevation grade tape - A leveling rod on adhesive tape and a method of surveying are disclosed. A leveling rod on adhesive tape imprinted with a standardized increment of measure including metric, U.S. units, engineering scale or other increment of linear measure and imprint it in a fashion common to leveling rods on an adhesive tape or label preferably in a descending scale or other format for example ascending scale, or a scale defined as cut fill. TRUE ELEVATION GRADE TAPE could then be applied to any object of interest. After a few mathematical calculations to determine your instrument height you would place at that height, the corresponding gradient imprinted on the TRUE ELEVATION GRADE TAPE on the object of interest and when viewed with any telescopic instrument i.e. a builders level, you could determine the exact elevation of the object of interest. Or any change thereof. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058600 | HANDS-FREE LEVEL - A hands-free level for gauging structural-member orientation. The level includes an elongate frame with two side-faces and at least one main reference surface extending therealong and having a mainwidth, a level indicator secured to the frame, and a support arm to facilitate holding of the reference surface against the stud. The support arm has a proximal end and extends to a free distal end to which an end member is secured. The proximal end is pivotably secured to the frame about a pivot axis intersecting the side-faces such that the distal end and end member are movable between a storage position along one of the side-faces and a use position beyond the reference surface and stud. A coil spring is about the pivot axis biases the distal end and end member to the storage position. The end member extends from the distal end crosswise with respect to the mainwidth and terminates in a stud-engaging portion extending in a direction intersecting the plane of the reference surface. When the reference surface is against a stud surface, the stud-engaging portion engages the opposite side of the stud for hands-free holding of the level thereagainst. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058601 | HANDS-FREE LONG LEVEL - A level for gauging stud orientation. The level includes an elongate frame, a level indicator secured to the frame, two support arms pivotably secured to the frame to facilitate holding of the level against the stud, and a coordinating arm pivotably secured to each of the support arms for synchronous movement of the support arms. The frame has two side-faces and at least one main reference surface extending therealong and having a mainwidth. The coordinating arm is substantially parallel to the main reference surface. Each support arm has a proximal end and extends to a free distal end to which an end member is secured. Each end member extends from a respective one of the distal ends crosswise with respect to the mainwidth and terminates in a stud-engaging portion which extends in a direction intersecting the plane of the reference surface. When the reference surface is against a stud surface the stud-engaging portions engage the opposite side of the stud for hands-free holding of the level thereagainst. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058602 | Coordinate positioning machine - A coordinate positioning apparatus has a base a structure and six struts joining the base and the structure. A working volume is defined by the base, structure and six struts. A support member extends from the supported structure. At least one access region is provided into the working volume, the access area being formed between two adjacent struts, the area of the access region being greater than the area between another set of adjacent struts. Access to the working volume is thereby improved. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058603 | DEPTH STOP DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - A depth stop device for use in connection with another device or apparatus (for example, a medical device) includes a stop member slidably positionable on the device, at least one abutment member in operative connection with the stop member to adjustably contact the device to lock the stop member in a desired position relative to the device or to free the stop member to slide relative to the device, and an adjustment member connected to the abutment member to control a position of the abutment member relative to the device. The force applicable by the abutment member to the device is limited to be less than a certain force. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058604 | MARKING DEVICE FOR ROTATIONAL MACHINES - This invention discloses a component marking device to allow components to be marked by using the rotation provided by a CNC type of machine or other machine tool, and which utilizes a stylus which shares the same approximate axis of rotation as the CNC machine and which utilizes rotating impact balls to impart a strong throwing force on hammer pins and a hammer to cause the sudden downward movement of the stylus as desired. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058605 | Clothes dryer with water tank - A clothes dryer having an improved configuration to allow a user to safely pull out a water tank is disclosed. The clothes dryer includes a body having a water tank housing, a water tank detachably mounted into the water tank housing and serving to store water collected from an object to be dried, and a safety guide to limit movement of the water tank in a first direction when the water tank is separated from the water tank housing in the first direction, so as to allow a user to guide movement of the water tank in a second direction. The safety guide includes a first stopper provided at the water tank housing, and a second stopper provided at the water tank to correspond to the first stopper when the water tank is separated in the first direction. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058606 | EVAPORATOR, EVAPORATION METHOD AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - Disclosed are an evaporator, an evaporation method, and a substrate processing apparatus, which can increase the concentration of generated vapor of an organic solvent and efficiently heat the organic solvent. The evaporator includes a fluid tube, a liquid organic solvent supply device for supplying the organic solvent liquid to one end of the fluid tube, and heating units for heating the fluid tube. The fluid tube has a cross section that increases from the one end to the other end. When the organic solvent liquid supplied to one end of the fluid tube is heated, the organic solvent vapor is discharged from the other end of the fluid tube. The substrate processing apparatus includes the above-described evaporator. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058607 | Wood drying - A process for removing water and solutes from the lumens of green wood, while leaving the cell walls throughout the wood uniformly fully swollen, comprises subjecting the green wood to supercritical carbon dioxide. | 2010-03-11 |
20100058608 | Laundry Dryer and Controlling Method Thereof - The present invention relates to a laundry dryer and a controlling method of a dryer, which can dry clothes, cloth items, beddings and laundry objects (hereinafter, laundry) efficiently. A dryer includes a cabinet in which laundry is placed, a low temperature air generation unit that generates relatively low temperature air supplied to the cabinet to dry the laundry, and a path through which the relatively low temperature air is supplied to the cabinet. in another aspect, a controlling method of a dryer includes generating relatively low temperature air, and drying laundry by using the relatively low temperature air. | 2010-03-11 |